Downtown's Spooky Stories Adapt Well for This Year's Virtual Ghost Walks

Election letters Pages 15-16

VOL. XXI, NUMBER 29 • OCTOBER 23, 2020 WWW.PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM

Downtown’s spooky stories adapt well for this year’s Virtual Ghost Walks Page 12

5 NEWS PUSD eyes reopening elementary schools Jan. 4 8 NEWS Pleasanton candidates drum up campaign money 14 PULSE Local woman killed in overnight Orinda crash different world, safer care

“If you are in need of care or have questions about your health, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us whether it’s through the emergency room or through your physician. We have safe practices in place and your health is our number one priority.” —Tracey Lewis Taylor | Chief Operating Officer, Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare

The world is ever-changing. At Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare, we’re adapting to safely deliver the same, excellent care you have always relied on. Whether you Star need primary care or our world-class specialty services—including cancer care, QUALITY

cardiovascular health, neuroscience, and orthopaedics—we’re here for you. RATING

RATED BY THE CENTERS for MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES We’re taking every precaution to protect your health:

Awarded the highest quality • Testing for COVID-19 before most procedures and to track the health of ranking by the Centers for Medicare our workforce & Medicaid Services (CMS) • Rigorous standards, including COVID-19 health screenings at entrances, comprehensive PPE use, enhanced air filtration, and application of chemicals and UV light to sanitize spaces

• Convenient care, with expanded access to remote video visits and contactless check-in/check-out available through our MyHealth app when visiting our facilities in-person

To learn more and book an appointment, visit: stanfordhealthcare.org/resumingcare

Page 2 • October 23 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly VALLEY VIEWS BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Quarantine: Time to get fit?

n March we sat around stunned, “In the Berkeley Hills, they don’t watching reports on the virus, walk. Billy had a doggy door so he Iand saying we couldn’t wait for just went in and out,” Betsy said. this soon to be over. “Everybody is walking here, groups Then as normalcy remained out wearing masks. It is such a friendly of reach, we got into gear and began place.” creating masks for ourselves and oth- Now, with its exercise classes on- ers. We launched bonding activities line and in the afternoon, she is able for our families. We mastered Zoom. to join two each weekday plus one We cleaned out closets, used up our each on Saturday and Sunday. baking supplies and learned new “They have a variety of wonder- ways to shop. ful classes, a mixture of stretching, Now, seven months into shelter- strength and aerobics,” she said. ing, some of us are reassessing our Betsy also swims laps three times activities. Are we making the most of a week and meets with a trainer each this time? Should we be using it to Tuesday and Thursday. take online classes? To exercise more She eats two meals a day, one and perfect our diet? around 10 a.m. and the other about We’ve been warned about the 4 p.m. Now, at Stoneridge Creek, Quarantine 15, named after the meals normally served in the dining notorious Freshman 15 pounds room are delivered or picked up to added that first year in college. I be eaten at home. Betsy also meets was proud that my clothes still fit friends at the outdoor Koi Café. until I read about a man back East But she still enjoys eating, she who spends evenings on an exercycle said. When shopping, she checks out while watching TV and had lost 100 packaging to choose items lower in pounds since March. calories. Then I heard about Betsy Smith, Stoneridge Creek is starting to 79, who lives at Stoneridge Creek hold exercise classes in person but right here in Pleasanton and has Betsy prefers to join online at home. lost 25 pounds. I managed to reach “I turned my spare bedroom into a her during a break in her exercise fitness studio, with my 27-inch iMac, regimen. and it feels like it’s just the teacher Every morning Betsy walks her dog and me — with my dog watching Billy, a mini poodle mix, around the me,” she said. one-mile loop in her neighborhood. She noted she still has more weight “But he has to stop and smell ev- to lose, lamenting that her new mus- erything, so this takes 45 minutes,” cles seem to add weight. But she is she said with a laugh, plus she’s been also pleased that the classes give her doing this for years. structure, making “my whole day go What has changed is her by really quickly.” afternoons. I find it an incentive to exercise Betsy used to be busy with the if I use my calendar to record each University Section Club, which she day’s effort: walk, swim, yoga, Denise joined after moving to Berkeley Austin workout. Filling in the little in 1994 for her husband Neville squares encourages me to work out to work as a scientist at Lawrence each day, or at least six days a week. Berkeley National Laboratory. She OK, sometimes five. I am a long way became involved in the club’s many from being in Betsy’s league. activities and took a role in its philan- When I downsized my house- thropy, providing grants for students hold five years ago, I chucked my in financial need. scale because I exercised at the But after Neville died a few years YMCA often enough to weigh my- ago, she decided their home in the self there. Since quarantine, I can Berkeley Hills might be too remote only judge my weight by how my as she aged. After looking for senior- clothes fit, which entails putting living communities, Betsy discov- on “real” clothing with zippers and ered and fell in love with Stoneridge buttons. And that can be nice for a Creek with its home terraces and change, too. Q swimming pools. Editor’s note: Dolores Fox Ciardelli is She moved on Halloween 2017, Tri-Valley Life editor for the Pleasanton became more physically active, Weekly. Her column, “Valley Views,” and gave up her membership in appears in the paper on the second and Weight Watchers. fourth Fridays of the month.

About the Cover Gertrude Ellis (Cynthia Lagodzinski), the Rose Hotel ghost, tells of her life after she married into the prominent Ellis family, who built the large general merchandise store on Main and St. John streets. Photo courtesy of Museum on Main. Cover design by Doug Young. Vol. XXI, Number 29 Pleasanton Weekly • October 23, 2020 • Page 3 Ζ P-HUU\3HQWLQDQGΖF\FOHG PLOHVΖ121('$

Debbie Sanchez Retired

3DLGIRUE\-HUU\3HQWLQIRU0D\RU_)33& Yes, I am concerned about a spike in COVID cases. I do feel though that places can reopen safely, so long as they implement and adhere to safety measures such as ensuring a reduced capacity, maintaining proper distancing, and most importantly, enforcing mask wearing. for Mayor of Pleasanton Dick Lewis [email protected] Lawyer www.Vote4Karla.com Reopening is uncertain and scary because it is impossible to achieve a zero infection rate. But we need to tough it out, and do what we reasonably can in order to get back to normal.

7 Reasons to Vote for KARLA BROWN for Mayor:

1. PROVEN LEADERSHIP Applying my experience as Vice Mayor, City Jane Edwards Councilmember, 12 local committees, I will continue to be your voice Retired in Pleasanton. Yes. I am most concerned about the opening of indoor operations at bars 2. Only experienced candidate pledging a “CLEAN MONEY” campaign, because when people are drinking they without donations from builders or developers that aim to buy inﬂuence. become increasingly less careful. I am also worried about any kind of indoor 3. The only voice for “SLOW AND SMART GROWTH” policies that shaped gathering that involves a lot of people in our award-winning town. close proximity to one another. 4. Safe DRINKING WATER is key. The only candidate on 2 water committees. —Compiled by Nancy and Jeff Lewis 5. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN the only candidate to vote against multi story housing that could replace two existing businesses. Have a Streetwise question? Email [email protected] 6. SAFETY is critical to our quality of life. I support retaining our outstanding The Pleasanton Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Media, 5506 Sunol Blvd., police ofﬁcers and adding mental health professions when needed. Suite 203, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (925) 600-0840. Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS 020407. The Weekly is mailed upon request to homes and apartments in Pleasanton. 7. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Rage soccer/coach, PUSD site council & volunteer, Print subscriptions for businesses or residents of other communities are $60 per year or $100 for two years. Go to PleasantonWeekly.com to sign up and for more information. Tri-Valley Conservancy, Hively, cancer recovery, Sister City and much more. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 203, Pleasanton, CA 94566. ©2020 by Embarcadero Media. Paid for by Karla Brown for Mayor 2020 FPPC#1427228 All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Page 4 • October 23, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST PUSD eyes reopening elementary New health order The Alameda County Public schools on Jan. 4 for TK-5 students Health Department on Wednes- day afternoon issued a new health APT president says she’s concerned about lack of union involvement in planning process order that takes effect today after the county advanced into the less- BY JULIA BAUM according to the proposal. distancing, and plastic partitions the Alameda County Public Health restrictive orange tier under the he Pleasanton Unified School Trustees Joan Laursen and Jamie were installed between seats. Department and Alameda County state’s color-coded COVID-19 re- District Board of Trustees Yee voted against the proposal, with At a special virtual town hall meet- Office of Education. opening blueprint. voted 3-2 to support reopen- Laursen stating she wanted students ing the night before the board vote, PUSD spokesman Patrick Gannon The order describes new ac- T ing local elementary schools for stu- back sooner. Yee was also open to an Superintendent David Haglund told told the Weekly there are no plans tivities that are allowed to resume dents in transitional kindergarten earlier return date, but not until after PUSD families, “We’re learning as currently for grades 6-12 to return indoors with limited capacity, through fifth grade starting Jan. 4, Nov. 30. we consult with experts, and so the until the district gets authorization including dining, worship ser- following a special meeting lasting Last Friday was also the first time encouragement to reopen schools from the county, adding they should vices, movie theaters and family entertainment like bowling. more than three hours last Friday most trustees — except Board Presi- at the elementary level in particular have more information by or before Other indoor operations are given night. dent Steve Maher and Yee — and has been given by the public health next Monday. expanded capacity such as retail Students would receive remote cabinet attended an in-person board department.” Some staff who phoned in during and malls, gyms, and wedding instruction every morning, and meeting at the district headquar- Officials said they will hold meet- the public hearing on Friday said and funeral services. small cohorts of students would ters since statewide sheltering and ings with stakeholders for feedback district administrators did not reach “To make further progress each be assigned one specific day distance learning started in March. in the near future while finalizing out for their input regarding the draft through the tiers, we all must of the week for 90 minutes of Everyone physically present wore details, and are preparing to sub- continue to take actions to limit in-person instruction on campus, face masks and maintained physical mit a detailed reopening plan to See SCHOOLS on Page 11 the spread of COVID-19: wear face coverings when you leave home, limit mixing with people outside of your household and stay six feet away from each other Trustees when you do, wash hands fre- quently, and stay home when recommend sick,” ACPHD said. Read the full story at PleasantonWeekly.com. Cottonwood In-person council stay K-8 This week residents were permitted to once again attend Board also OKs deals Dublin City Council meetings in person, following more than six for two new interim months of meetings held only cabinet members online due to the pandemic. The hybrid format allows lim- BY JULIA BAUM ited seating at meetings for mem- The Dublin Unified School Dis- bers of the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Seats are identi- trict Board of Trustees called for fied and physically distanced to keeping Cottonwood Creek as a maintain six feet between individ- kindergarten through eighth grade uals, and a face mask or covering (K-8) school at its regular meeting must be worn at all times includ- CITY OF SAN RAMON last week. ing while speaking at the lectern. Rendering shows design concept for new Costco gas station proposed in San Ramon, directly across the street Since opening two years ago, the Council meetings will continue to from the Costco store within the Danville town limits. trustees as well as teachers, students be livestreamed. and community members have de- bated whether the school should Election Guide 2020 Danville Costco could get gas station, transition to a K-5 school or con- The Pleasanton Weekly has tinue serving students up through compiled an Election Guide on across the street in San Ramon eighth grade. our website for voters with in- A district survey of both current formation about local candidates Unclear if any impact on store proposal in Pleasanton delayed by litigation and former Cottonwood Creek stu- on the November ballot, includ- dents found that both groups over- ing the Weekly’s wealth of ar- BY JEREMY WALSH constraints caused by a lengthy behalf of Costco to build a ser- whelmingly supported keeping the ticles and our editorial board’s endorsements. The Costco Wholesale store discussion on an earlier item. vice station at the 3111 Fostoria school for K-8. Nearly 70% or more The contests highlighted in the in Danville could be on track Located at 3111 Fostoria Way Way, according to Tsukamoto. of respondents favored the current Election Guide are Pleasanton, to getting a major upgrade — a in San Ramon, the 2.88-acre The proposal went through an model, which many felt “develops Livermore and Dublin city and Costco gas station, across the lot includes an approximately initial review by the Architectural stronger school connectedness and school elections, Livermore Area street within the San Ramon city 30,000-square-foot building oc- Review Board one month later, relationships among students, staff Recreation and Park District, Al- limits. cupied by Office Depot that was resulting in modifications that and overall community over an ex- ameda County Board of Supervi- The proposal calls for tearing built in 1996. The parcel is situ- were integrated as part of revised tended amount of time.” sors District 1, BART Board of Di- down the Office Depot building ated among the Extended Stay plans resubmitted by the consul- Other student feedback found rectors District 5, Alameda Coun- in San Ramon and replacing it America hotel, the CMG Finan- tants in July. some of the challenges facing the ty Superior Court, State Assembly, with a 32-pump Costco service cial office complex and the Mag- The Costco warehouse store K-8 model include “being sure State Senate and Congress. Q station, which will be associated nolia Square Shopping Center. and tire center at 3150 Fostoria grades 6-8 and K-5 can have sepa- with the Costco store directly The site’s parking lot also in- Way in Danville does not cur- rate spaces to be themselves,” and Correction across Fostoria Way within the cludes stalls being used by Costco rently have a gas station. that “a gym would be beneficial.” Due to an editing error, last week’s borders of the town of Danville. employees for parking, according The proposal on the San Staff called the K-8 model “a ben- article “DSRSD candidates running The San Ramon Planning Com- to city associate planner Shinei Ramon side of the street calls efit to see students mature” through- uncontested this year” incorrectly mission discussed the gas station Tsukamoto. for demolishing the Office Depot out the years, and approved of its described incumbent Director Rich project for about an hour during In April, consultant firm building and constructing a 32- “fluid transition of academics and Halket’s division under by-area its regular meeting Tuesday night, Barghausen Consulting Engi- pump Costco gas station with social emotional learning” and “ease voting. Halket’s seat represents but continued the matter over neers, Inc., filed applications to Division 3 on the western side of to its next meeting due to time city planners in San Ramon on See COSTCO on Page 9 See COTTONWOOD on Page 6 the district. We regret the error. Pleasanton Weekly • October 23, 2020 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT City Council increases down payment loans for first-time homebuyers Prospective owners can receive up to $100,000 toward their first house in Pleasanton

BY JULIA BAUM level can be processed each year. Pleasanton was $1.3 million as power. Monthly payments would program is funded by Measure A1 Prospective first-time buyers in A total of 50 low- and moder- of July, according to the Bay East not be needed as long as the buyer and also administered by Hello Pleasanton may have a better shot ate-income residents have received Association of Realtors, requiring occupies the home. Housing. at purchasing a home in town after help from the program with down a standard 20% down payment of Participants must still contribute The loan’s “principal balance the Pleasanton City Council unani- payment loans of up to $20,000 approximately $260,000. at least 3% toward their down pay- amount plus a prorated share of mously increased maximum loan during that time — all but four “Even condominium or town- ment, and the 50 people already on appreciation is repaid when the amounts and agreed to make other reside in and own below-market home units that have lower price the program will not be included homeowner sells, or at the end of modifications to a little-used loan housing units. The remaining points ($755,000 median sale price under the new modifications. 30-year period, whichever comes program offered by the city. four are unrestricted, market-rate in July 2020) would still require Along with increasing the loan first,” according to the new policy. “We’ve struggled with this for homeowners. more than $151,000 down pay- maximum by five times its original Staff also recommended the pro- quite some time on the council However, only one DPA loan has ment to purchase one of these amount, the council also adopted a posed DPA loan terms match the because nobody was using it, and been issued in the last five years. units,” staff said. shared appreciation loan policy for AC Boost Program to ensure the I think this will increase the value The main challenge with achieving Loans are currently issued at the DPA program. county allows the AC Boost loan of it to a lot of people,” commented more participation in the DPA pro- 3.5% — a “relatively competitive” “When the homeowner pays the to be “layered” with the city’s DPA Mayor Jerry Thorne before voting gram is “simply because of the high interest rate compared to the pro- money back, there is a prorated loan, noting “if the loan terms during Tuesday night’s meeting. price homes in Pleasanton,” city gram’s original 4.25% prime rate, share of appreciation that they match, that’s much easier for the Launched in 2003, the city’s housing manager Steve Hernandez according to city staff — and am- also have to pay back,” Hernandez borrowers.” down payment assistance (DPA) told the council. ortized over 20 years. The city con- explained. There are currently 42 lenders program — which supports be- City staff said the current maxi- tracts with nonprofit Hello Hous- Livermore already has a shared who have agreed to allow the city low-market-rate homeownership mum loan of $20,000 is “insuffi- ing to administer the program. appreciation loan program while “to subordinate their loan to the AC through low and deferred-interest cient” to contribute to the standard Under the modified program, Alameda County’s AC Boost pro- Boost Program,” Hernandez said. loans — will now receive $300,000 industry down payment require- loans will be restructured to de- gram provides up to $150,000 to “And really, because of the high in available funding annually. With ment of at least 20%. ferred 30-year, 0% interest loans first-time homebuyers who live in, prices of homes in Pleasanton, the new fiscal boost, staff said three The median sale price for a for a $100,000 maximum, increas- work in or have been displaced loans at the maximum funding single-family detached home in ing a homebuyer’s purchasing from the county. The AC Boost See COUNCIL on Page 10 Livermore promotes Young as new police chief ‘Brings a wealth of knowledge and experience’ to LPD, city manager says BY JULIA BAUM and am eager “brings a wealth of knowledge and Starting with the LPD as a captain team,” according to city officials. Livermore Acting Police Chief to build on the experience to the organization. Chief in 2014, Young was credited for The recruitment effort included a Jeramy Young has had his interim great successes Young is dedicated to social justice, implementing the Area Command community survey for public feed- tag removed, having been appointed already achieved. continuous improvement and trans- Policing Model, improving commu- back about the community’s desired to the permanent position following The men and parency, and has a passion for serv- nity relationships, and creating a traits in their next police chief, mul- a nationwide recruitment process women of the ing our community.” real-time crime center that aids in tiple interview panels with involve- that lasted several months, city of- Livermore Police Young — who stepped in to tem- responding to crimes more effec- ment from members of the city’s Eq- ficials announced last week. Department are porarily lead the force after former tively and efficiently, among other uity and Inclusion working group, “I’m excited to step into this new dedicated profes- Jeramy Young police chief Michael Harris retired endeavors. community stakeholders and law role and look forward to serving the sionals, and I am in August — has achieved “many He has also been “actively en- enforcement representatives. community as their police chief,” honored to work with them.” notable accomplishments” during gaged” with the Livermore City Before joining the LPD, Young Young said in a statement Oct. 14. “I City Manager Marc Roberts, who his six years with the department, Council’s Equity and Inclusion Sub- spent 12 years in various roles with have enjoyed working in Livermore made the appointment, said Young according to city staff. committee to advise on law enforce- the Modesto Police Department. ment issues such as racial justice, Prior to then, he was an officer with mental health response and recruit- the city of Seaside and a sergeant ment diversity. with CSU Monterey Bay. Young’s responsibilities entail up- Young graduated from the FBI holding the city’s standards for polic- National Academy in Quantico, Va., ing, developing and maintaining re- and has a bachelor’s degree in crimi- lationships with the community and nal justice management and an MBA outside law enforcement agencies, as in finance. He is married and enjoys well as “providing an important per- golfing and camping with his family spective on the city’s management including three children. Q

COTTONWOOD following the recent retirement of Continued from Page 5 Joe Sorrera, former associate superintendent of business services. The of vertical articulation.” board also finalized a contract with On the downside, staff cited con- Heather Duncan, who will serve as cerns and obstacles such as en- the new interim assistant of human rollment caps, ensuring adequate resources — a role previously held resources, and “the perception that by Diane Manske. Cottonwood Creek is an “after- According to district personnel thought” and needs to be positively documents, Hobbs’ annual salary regarded at every level.” is $177,023 and Duncan will earn In other business at their Oct. 13 $157,739 annually. Both Hobbs and meeting, the board approved the Duncan will also receive reimburse- contracts for two new members to ment for “for all actual and necessary joing the DUSD executive cabinet expenses that have been incurred on an interim basis. within the scope of employment.” Chris Hobbs is taking on the The contracts for Hobbs and position of interim assistant su- Duncan are both effective Sept. 1 perintendent of business services, through June 30, 2021. Q

Page 6 • October 23, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Family: Missing Pleasanton chef ID’d as person found dead near trail Man had been out of contact since Memorial Day BY JEREMY WALSH weekend, pub- hope, and searched for him until around everything and I know a “Unfortunately, the week after Family members of Robert Hilker, licly confirmed September 4 when an unidentified part of me is still in denial as I type Memorial Day weekend, Lindsay a chef hired at a downtown Pleasan- that they’ve body was found and our worst fears this,” she added. “While this isn’t contacted us saying he had gone ton restaurant several months before been told it was were confirmed; Robert was gone,” the outcome anyone had hoped for, missing. We too had stopped hear- disappearing in late spring, have the 39-year-old Hilker’s aunt, Cathie Hilker Deal, his family and I are grateful to the ing from him,” Dana and John Cam- confirmed that his was the previ- whose body was wrote on Facebook. Her fundrais- woman who found his body, very panella said in an email. “We all ously unidentified body found yards discovered on ing campaign, which is trying to sorry for what she experienced, but hoped he would eventually show off the Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail the evening of generate support for Hilker’s girl- we are able to have some closure back up and the Pleasanton com- in early September. Sept. 3 in a brush Robert Hilker friend and toddler son, has taken because of her and not spend our munity had seemed to come togeth- The Pleasanton Police Depart- area a number of in $13,568 toward its $15,000 goal days and nights wondering where er to look for him. But we also knew ment declined to confirm the iden- yards away from the trail path. since starting four days ago. he is. We can finally lay him to rest, how much he loved his son and tity this week, with Lt. Erik Silacci The remains belonged to a male Hilker’s longtime girlfriend Lind- down with his mother (who died in Lindsay. It just didn’t make sense.” saying investigators are still waiting decedent, but they had experienced say Potter also confirmed the news September) in Southern California.” “It’s all so tragic and sad for every- on final positive confirmation from significant decomposition out in the on social media. The owners of Pairings shared one,” the Campanellas added. the Alameda County Coroner’s Bu- open over the summer, rendering “His friends, family and I never about Hilker when contacted by the The police investigation, mean- reau, with DNA analysis pending identification difficult, police said at stopped trying to find Rob, but I Weekly on Tuesday, saying he had while, remains open until the coro- due to the level of decomposition of the time. knew deep down he’d never have joined their team the first week of ner confirms the identification via the remains. But Silacci did say the Hilker, who was working as a just left us and those that knew him March not long before the restau- DNA, according to Silacci. A cause coroner provided a family with a chef for Pairings Wine-Bar Restau- would say the same. He was com- rant shut down at the outset of the of death is still not known. preliminary notification in the case. rant on Main Street, was last seen passionate, protective and outgoing COVID-19 pandemic. But Hilker “The coroner sent the DNA to Multiple family members of on Memorial Day. PPD put out a with a side of sarcasm lol. He was a had remained on board working their lab for analysis. This process Hilker, in social media posts wide- missing-person alert about Hilker proud father, loved his family and on new menu items and ingre- can take several weeks or even lon- ly distributed among Pleasanton via social media on June 17. his profession,” Potter wrote. dient sourcing for their eventual ger depending on what their back- community groups starting last “His loved ones and I kept up our “It’s been hard to wrap my mind reopening. log is,” Silacci said. Q No challengers for local CLPCCD incumbents Trustees Maduli, Sbranti unopposed for Tri-Valley seats BY JULIA BAUM throughout our region and state,” and spring semesters, district en- challenges our students are dealing There were four seats on the Sbranti said. rollment has dropped, according with from the lack of other housing Chabot-Las Positas Community Sbranti said the partnerships to Sbranti, and there is “a great- options for our students.” College District Board of Trustees would “bolster our ability to offer er need for CLPCCD to expand An educator for 22 years, Sbran- due up for election this fall, but innovative educational opportuni- our services to students relative ti also served six years as mayor of no challengers came forward to ties, holistic wrap-around support to mental health, food insecurity, Dublin before terming out in 2014. contest the two trustees seats in the services, guided pathways, and financial distress, and many other Sbranti is vice chair of the Califor- Tri-Valley held by incumbents Tim modernized facilities,” as well as challenges.” nia Collaborative for Educational Sbranti (Area 5) and Ed Maduli Ed Maduli Tim Sbranti create local jobs and prepare stu- On the upside, Sbranti added, Excellence, co-chair of the Innova- (Area 7). dents for their careers. “We are also looking at opportu- tion Tri-Valley Leadership Group’s Trustee Maria Heredia is the sole the educational programs our vet- With the COVID-19 pandemic nities to build affordable student Education and Workforce Devel- candidate for Area 4, but two can- erans need to re-enter the civilian restricting classes in the district housing at both Las Positas and opment Committee, and athletic didates filed for Hayward-based workforce.” to online learning for both fall Chabot as a means to address the director at Dublin High School. Q Area 1, which has been open since A former Air Force lieutenant col- the COVID-19 related death of onel, Maduli most recently retired trustee Marshall Mitzman this from West Valley Mission Com- spring. munity College District in Santa Maduli was elected to the board Clara, where he was vice chancellor in 2016 and represents Livermore of administrative services. He also and parts of Pleasanton. He also served as vice president of business currently serves as board president. services at Las Positas College. Calling this year a “consequential Maduli has several degrees in- election,” Maduli said his continu- cluding a masters in aeronautical ing priorities as trustee are main- engineering from the University taining fiscal accountability, sup- of Oklahoma and an MBA from porting teaching during the pan- Golden Gate University, and is cur- %DFN-DFN9RWH-DFN demic, and preparing students for rently working towards his educa- -HUU\7KRUQH0D\RU college transfers and to acquire tion doctorate from the University .DWK\1DUXP9LFH0D\RU in-demand job skills during the of Southern California. 6WHYH0DKHU3UHVLGHQW386' economic recovery. Appointed to the trustee role -RDQ/DXUVHQ7UXVWHH386' “I champion affordable educa- last year, former Dublin mayor *UHJRU\-$KHUQ6KHULII tion and job training opportunities Sbranti told the Weekly he plans to 6FRWW+DJJHUW\6XSHUYLVRU'LVWULFW for Tri-Valley students. Attending “increase the number of students 1DWH0LOH\6XSHUYLVRU'LVWULFW a UC now costs ten times what our earning certificates and degrees 5LFKDUG9DOOH6XSHUYLVRU'LVWULFW colleges do,” Maduli said. connected to the regional economy 2OLYLD6DQZRQJ=RQH “During the recession, it is more and employment opportunities in 'HQQLV*DPEV=RQH important than ever Tri-Valley stu- their fields of study” by managing 0LFKHOOH6PLWK0F'RQDOG=RQH dents have access to college credits, and prioritizing district finances. 'DYLG+DXEHUW0D\RU&LW\RI'XEOLQ %$<($67$VVRFLDWLRQRI5HDOWRUV certifications, and job skills at a “To achieve these student out- 1RUWKHUQ&DOLIRUQLD&DUSHQWHUV/RFDO8QLRQ reasonable price,” he added. “Our comes, we must embrace a growth ZZZ-DFN)RU3OHDVDQWRQFRP 3OHDVDQWRQ&KDPEHURI&RPPHUFH%$&3$& colleges serve hundreds of veterans mindset and culture of continu- 3OHDVDQWRQ3ROLFH2IILFHUV $VVRFLDWLRQ -- many facing post-traumatic stress ous improvement that emphasizes /RFDO5RRWV/RFDO([SHULHQFH 3OHDVDQWRQ:HHNO\ disorder and permanent disability. communication, collaboration, As an Air Force veteran, I under- and alignment with industry, UC/ 3DUWLDOOLVWWLWOHVIRULGHQWLILFDWLRQRQO\ stand these unique challenges and CSU, K-12, and nonprofit leaders

Pleasanton Weekly • October 23, 2020 • Page 7 NEWSFRONT Pleasanton candidates drum up donations during unique election season BY JULIA BAUM raising just $1,050 for the entire joining the race this summer, in- Despite the COVID-19 pandem- year from a handful of residents. cluding $100 each from her fellow ic hindering traditional in-person Tom Turpel, who is also on the board colleague Mark Miller as well campaigning, Pleasanton candidates mayoral ballot, does not have any as Karla Brown and Mokashi. seeking office for several local elec- contribution information on the city Housing Commissioner Zarina tions in next month’s general elec- website. Kiziloglu did not have any Form tion mostly fared well in their fun- In the race among seven candi- 460s on file with the city’s website, draising efforts, according to cam- dates in the Nov. 3 general election but did list mandatory disclosure paign finance disclosure forms most for two seats on the Pleasanton documents pertaining to personal recently filed with the city clerk’s City Council, Planning Commis- investments such as retirement ac- office. sioner Jack Balch eclipsed most of counts and real estate properties. CHP In what is primarily a three- the field, raising a year-to-date total Attorney Jarod Buna’s finance Teen airlifted after crash on rural trail candidate campaign, the Pleasan- of $35,275. Balch generated most forms did not list any donors or ton mayoral race among current of his donations earlier this year, received contributions from any- The California Highway Patrol H-30 medevac unit responded to council members Jerry Pentin and but raised another $9,024 more one, but did include $2,500 in Del Valle Regional Park on the outskirts of Livermore on Sunday Karla Brown and newcomer Monith recently. expenditures — $2,000 was used to morning to assist local ﬁre departments in airlifting a 14-year-old Ilavarasan saw significant donation Most of Balch’s contributions purchase a car wrap while $500 was mountain biker who was found unconscious after crashing on a remote trail. The boy sustained major injuries and was transported margins between the two incum- came from a variety of professionals spent on Facebook ads. to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland; “fortunately the bents and Ilavarasan during the in the Tri-Valley in amounts largely Donations for the Pleasanton rider was wearing a helmet, which prevented him from sustaining most recently reported period from ranging from $100 to $400, quickly Unified School District Board of more serious injuries,” the CHP said on social media. An update on July 1 to Sept. 19. adding to a considerable pool of Trustees election, which has three the rider’s health status was not available as of Tuesday. Mayor Jerry Thorne, who terms funds. Sizable donations include seats open, were more modest out this year, gave $1,000 to Pen- $750 from the Quarry Lane School comparatively, but first-time candi- tin’s campaign earlier this year, but and $500 from the Jerry Thorne for date Chong Wang raised $15,269 Pentin pulled in the majority of Mayor Committee, both received this year. Since July, Wang raised contributions — $23,586 — more earlier this year. $1,025, according to campaign fi- recently. In total, Pentin has raised Donations for Pleasanton Cham- nance documents, including $200 $38,287 in year to date donations. ber of Commerce Board Chair from Allen. More than $4,200 came from “Kathy Randy Brown also yielded a com- Recently retired teacher Mary Jo Narum for Mayor 2020,” which was paratively high sum of $20,318 to Carreon raised about half compared accumulated for Narum’s campaign. date, with $15,193 raised since July to Wang — $7,520 — in private (When Narum pulled out of the 1. The California Apartment As- donations from residents, including race, Pentin assumed contracted ex- sociation and California Real Estate district teachers and staff, since join- penses from her campaign.) PACs each recently gave $1,000, ing the race just two months ago. Karla Brown also raised a con- while the Jerry Thorne for Mayor Incumbent Jamie Yee reported siderable amount, comparatively, in Committee gave $500 to Randy $6,367 raised this year, including the most recent reporting period Brown’s coffers earlier this year. $500 from the Local 342 PAC Fund, — $19,243 — for a year to date to- Allen, who said back in May she while educator Mokashi, who is taling $26,999. According to earlier would “set a model by not accepting running for the first time, received Form 460 records, Karla Brown also donations from local developers or $2,765 this year. received a $1,000 contribution in political action committees,” raised Board members Miller and Arkin June from Carl Cox, owner of local the third highest amount of dona- donated $100 each to Mokashi, as gas stations. tions, with $13,760 total recently did Karla Brown. Most of Mokashi’s Other notable donors to Karla reported. Her campaign brought funds — $2,245 — were reported Brown’s campaign include $500 in $4,320 during the most recent during the most recent period. from the Glazer for Senate PAC and reporting period, including $100 Board President Steve Maher $100 from Planning Commissioner from Karla Brown and $50 from did not have financial disclosure Nancy Allen, who is running for Pleasanton school board candidate forms readily available on the city’s Pleasanton City Council this fall. Kelly Mokashi. website. Ilavarasan, an Amador Valley Chiman Lee raised $6,350 in local The next campaign contribution High School alumnus and technol- donations, while current school reporting information is due out ogy product manager, trailed far board trustee and council candidate after the Oct. 22 deadline. Election behind Karla Brown and Pentin, Valerie Arkin raised $4,068 since Day is Nov. 3. Q Walk for Vets virtual challenge LPC, PMF event aims to raise awareness about veteran suicide BY JULIA BAUM suicide and to unite as a community to sponsor one or more student To bring attention to the problem to remind others they are not alone.” veterans. of veterans dying by suicide and Ending on Veterans Day, the multi- Funds will go toward supporting raise funds for supporting mental week event was brought online this mental health resources and support health services, the Las Positas Col- year due to the COVID-19 pandem- for LPC’s student veterans, as well as lege First Program and Pleasanton ic, but the new format has no spe- services by Pleasanton Military Fami- Military Families will host the third cific location requirement. There are lies, a Tri-Valley support group for annual 2.2 For 22 Walk for Vets multiple virtual challenges, and each those with a loved one enlisted in the Virtual Challenge from this week to one is “focused around completing a military. For more information, visit Nov. 11. physical act for the purpose of hon- www.pleasantonmilitaryfamilies.org. The virtual event aims to “raise oring veterans and their relatives, or The LPC Veterans First Program awareness for the 22 veterans who on connection and practicing mind- also offers services and resources for lose their lives to suicide daily” and fulness as a way to foster community student veterans to accomplish their “give those who have experienced and improve mental health in our academic goals, including priority the loss of a fellow veteran an op- society.” registration, veterans scholarships, portunity to share their story,” LPC Signups are available as an indi- and a virtual Veterans Resources officials said in a statement. “Join vidual participant or team mem- Center. Learn more at laspositascol- us in remembering those we lost to ber; donations can also be made lege.edu/veterans. Q

Page 8 • October 23, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Z-Cares raising awareness with Stand UP campaign Month-long event to culminate with Virtual Coping Carnival on Nov. 14

BY JULIA BAUM foundation’s late namesake, Zach- about anxiety.” the documentary “Angst,” local co-founders of Z-Cares. Pleasanton-based nonprofit Z- ary Nimmo, on Oct. 1. The Virtual Coping Carnival is mental health experts, and teens The event and campaign are free, Cares Foundation has launched its “Anxiety disorders are the most “day of hope, fun and meaningful and young adults sharing their but Z-Cares said they hope to raise annual Stand UP campaign, which common mental health chal- conversation” featuring local and stories of living with anxiety and funding that is needed to continue wraps up next month with a Virtual lenge in the U.S., but there is national personalities, educational depression. supporting youth mental health Coping Carnival. hope because the condition is and informational segments, and Zachary Nimmo’s family will programming and keep events and Creating awareness about youth highly treatable,” Z-Cares said in “fun carnival entertainment.” also take part in the campaign activities free for everyone. mental health with a particular a statement. “Often, those who Local comedian and storyteller and virtual carnival, including a The Stand UP campaign is ongo- focus on helping young people experience extreme anxiety feel Regina Stoops will host both the live event with his sister called ing through the end of October. The “stand up” to anxiety, Stand UP ashamed and suffer in silence, and month-long campaign and one- “Sit Down With Sam,” as well as Virtual Coping Carnival is set to Month also celebrates what would Z-Cares Foundation is committed day virtual event, which also fea- discussions with Steve and Man- take place Nov. 14, starting 10 a.m. have been the 17th birthday of the to jump-starting the conversation tures Karin Gornick, producer of nie Nimmo, Zachary’s parents and To learn more, visit zcares.org. Q Tri-Valley Beer Trail returns this fall 17 local spots open their doors for popular program amended for pandemic BY RYAN J. DEGAN exploring the best ales the Tri-Valley alehouses whose revenue streams “Our new digital passport pro- If exploring all of the region’s best The Tri-Valley Beer trail has of- has to offer. rely more on taproom sales than vides a way for residents and beers isn’t enough of a motivation, ficially reopened for participants to “The goal of the trail is to make wide-spread distribution. That’s visitors to discover new taprooms participants who check into 10 lo- explore the best brews the region our growing craft beer scene more why we think it’s more important and easily track their progress on cations using the digital passport has to offer, with this year’s trail accessible to our residents and visi- now than ever to foster our beer- the trail. Several of our participat- will be awarded a free T-shirt, dad offering a touchless beer passport tors,” Amber Birdwell, digital mar- loving community by incentivizing ing taprooms also offer exclusive hat or pint glass. system to help prevent possible keting manager at Visit Tri-Valley, their patronage,” Birdwell added. Beer Trail discounts and deals Visit Tri-Valley is also giving away COVID-19 exposure. told the Weekly. “Several of our In an effort to help keep residents that can be redeemed on visitors’ a “Year of Beer” to one lucky person Launched by local tourism group participating taprooms also offer safe during the coronavirus pan- phones after signing up,” Birdwell who signs up for the trail between Visit Tri-Valley, the Tri-Valley Beer exclusive Beer Trail discounts and demic, new to this year is the digital added. now and Nov. 22. Trail features 17 breweries, alehous- deals that can be redeemed on visi- passport that allows participants to Participating locations also en- Residents 21 years or older can es, taprooms and restaurants where tors’ phones after signing up.” track where they have visited and force federal and local social dis- sign up, locate the 17 participat- beer enthusiasts can visit to col- “COVID-19 has severely impact- redeem available discounts at each tancing and safety guidelines, ac- ing venues and learn more details lect stamps and earn prizes while ed craft breweries, taprooms, and stop. cording to Birdwell. online at www.visittrivalley.com. Q

COSTCO parking lot at the site will remain minor use permit at the site, which commission is expected to con- caught up in litigation. Continued from Page 5 intact, to be used primarily as is located within the commercial tinue its hearing on the matter on As for the status of the proposed Costco employee parking or cus- mixed-use of the North Camino Nov. 17. Pleasanton Costco, “The gas station a 12,663-square-foot canopy and tomer overflow parking if needed. Ramon Specific Plan, according to For San Ramon Valley members, is part of what has been approved. signage, a 200-square-foot control The project plans also include Tsukamoto. the nearest Costco gas stations We have not been informed of any facility, and associated site and adding a traffic signal for vehicles San Ramon city planning staff are at the warehouse stores in changes by Costco regarding the gas landscape improvements. The pro- and pedestrians on Fostoria Way is recommending approval of the Livermore or Concord. The retailer station at this time,” city spokes- posed operating hours would be between the store and gas station architectural review, develop- has pursued building a new store woman Cindy Chin said last Friday. 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a in the future under a separate ment plan, minor use permit and with a gas station in Pleasanton on “There is a court hearing on the week. permit. master sign program applications Johnson Drive adjacent to Inter- litigation scheduled for the end of A majority of the existing A gas station is allowed with a for the Costco gas station. The state 680, but that project has been the month.” Q SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH • 6:30 - 8 PM

9LUWXDO&RRNLQJ&RPSHWLWLRQ$XFWLRQ 5DIÁH Hosted By CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Three Tri-Valley restaurant chefs and Culinary Angels Chef Sign display in downtown Livermore Claudia battle it out during an exciting regional cooking Local advocacy group Tri-Valley for Black Lives is hosting a “Sign competition using locally grown organic produce and pantry Garden for Justice” in downtown Livermore, a collection of signs ingredients. prominently displayed at Livermorium Plaza at the corner of First Street and South Livermore Avenue. First put up during a community event Proceeds provide healing, nutrient-rich meals to people Sunday afternoon, the hand-drawn signs primarily feature messages Mel Juliette going through serious health challenges. in favor of equality, social justice reform and Black Lives Matter and McKay Goodrich against police brutality — but one sign with the words “Blue Lives Matter” with a line through them (seen in shadows at top right) became a source of criticism among some on local social media as overtly anti-police. The controversial sign, which TV4BL reps said was not drawn by an ofﬁcial group member, was not outwardly visible at GET TICKETS! VISIT: CULINARYANGELS.ORG the display on Wednesday morning. Pleasanton Weekly • October 23, 2020 • Page 9 NEWSFRONT Wedding Announcement Shotwell – Silva Joe and Sue Silva are proud to announce National Drug Takeback Day the marriage of their daughter, Brooke, to Tyler Shotwell, son of Dean and Debbie Dublin, Livermore having special events for safe medication disposal Saturday Shotwell, all of Pleasanton. On the sixth of September 2020 at Ainsworth House Law enforcement agencies in the Tri-Valley are hosting community & Gardens in Oregon City, Oregon, events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat- Brooke and Tyler said their vows in an urday (Oct. 24) to allow residents to intimate ceremony with their immediate safely dispose of unwanted, unused families present. The happy couple or expired medications for free with was determined not to let the global no questions asked as part of Na- pandemic stop them from celebrating their love for each other with tional Drug Takeback Day. those they love most. To complete the joyous occasion, a reception Events in Livermore and Dublin is planned for their one-year anniversary and will also be held at the aim to help keep pills and other Ainsworth House. Brooke and Tyler honeymooned in Hood River, pharmaceutical drugs out of landfills, before returning to their home in Milwaukie, Oregon. sewer systems or the wrong hands by encouraging proper disposal. Pleas- anton, which is not holding a Drug Takeback Day event, does offer a medical disposal bin at the police department year-round. Eulailah “Laila” Zinke “Please look through your cabinets January 27, 1929 – August 16, 2020 and drawers for expired or unused medications or vaping products,” Eulailah Zinke passed Alameda County District Attorney unexpectedly from natural Nancy O’Malley said in a statement. “The safe disposal of these drugs causes on August 16th having CITY OF PLEASANTON lived a complete and blessed serves an important public safety Dropbox in the Pleasanton Police Department lobby accepts unwanted and public health need. Safe disposal medications for safe disposal year-round. life. She was the foundation reduces the chance that the medica- of a large extended family tions will be misused or abused and holding at dropoff event, at the Dub- Officials will not be accepting in- and valued as a true friend ensures that they won’t be disposed lin Civic Center at 100 Civic Plaza. travenous solutions, injectables or by many. Laila was preceded of in a way that is harmful to the In Livermore, police are hosting a syringes. The National Drug Take- in death by her husband environment.” dropoff event in front of the police back Day collection events are in William “Bill” Zinke. She The DA’s office is coordinating department headquarters at 1110 S. partnership with the U.S. Drug En- Drug Takeback Day dropoff loca- Livermore Ave. forcement Administration. was the cherished mother tions at local courthouses on Satur- Across the board, the events are The year-round pill disposal bin in of three daughters, with day, including the East County Hall free and anonymous, and they target Pleasanton is located at the Pleasan- six grandchildren and nine of Justice at 5151 Gleason Drive in solid-form medications only. Partici- ton Police Department headquarters great-grandchildren. Eulailah and Bill were foster parents to Dublin. pants are asked to place the items in at 4833 Bernal Ave. Q her cousin, who went on to foster many children of her own. Dublin Police Services is also a sealed bag for dropoff. —Jeremy Walsh Eulailah was also an adored “exchange” mother and bonus grandmother. Eulailah was born and raised in Marshall County, COUNCIL An alternative policy choice to wondered if the council could Minnesota on a Red River Valley farm in the small town Continued from Page 6 serve only low-income (80% area add more funds “if we have more of Oslo sixty miles south of the Canadian border. Laila median income) buyers was re- qualified applicants than what- and Bill married in 1950 at a military chapel in Fort Lewis, we’re really anticipating that our jected as not being “effective,” ever money is set aside.” potential homebuyers will have with Hernandez stating very few Dolan said, “We could commit Washington and moved to Pleasanton in the late 1950’s. to secure both an AC Boost loan homes in Pleasanton will be af- to coming back if we ran out and Eulailah worked as a maternity/delivery nurse at Valley from the county and a (DPA) loan fordable to 80% AMI buyers, who there are more eligible applicants, Memorial Livermore and Bill worked at Sandia National from the city,” he added. usually have difficulty meeting and then you could consider add- Laboratories. Bill and Eulailah were founding members of Councilman Jerry Pentin said, the industry standard of 40% ing to it.” the Resurrection Lutheran Church in Dublin. They were “Having this layered with AC debt-to-income ratio. Narum called the program “one Boost and then the shared eq- Pentin asked if $300,000 was more way to get housing for peo- both very active in the church and enjoyed many lifelong uity loans really will give some enough for the program, to which ple and private homeownership,” friendships with fellow members. first-time homebuyers a chance at assistant city manager Brian while other council members ex- Her devotion to family was always truly remarkable. buying a home in Pleasanton.” Dolan replied, “$100,000 is a lot pressed interest in eventually ex- Eulailah raised two grandsons as her own into her 80’s. An Later, Hernandez also men- more than the $20,000 we were panding the program. endearing quality was the frequent recounting of life stories tioned “other programs home- giving out ... I think we wanted “For $100,000, it seems some- with incredible detail. Subjects ranged from her youth on owners could potentially tap into” to just test drive the proposed what economical compared to besides AC Boost and combine changes and see how it worked what it costs to subsidize a be- the farm, visits and family reunions with her many relatives, with a DPA loan, though he added before we got more aggressive on low-market unit in an apartment raising her own family, annual trips to Minnesota and pretty “funding for those are typically the funding.” complex” Narum said. “I would much every adventure she experienced over more than small and they’re highly competi- Councilwoman Julie Testa said hope that if there is a groundswell ninety years. Her ability to knit you into her life through tive.” Homebuyers may combine “there will be demand” for the of interest in it, that we would at a thoughtful story, inevitably with many of her adorable the DPA program with a below- program and asked if the city is least have a conversation about giggles, was a loving way she connected with everyone. She market unit as well. limited to three loans per year “or possibly allocating more than The current preference system what kind of flexibility might we the $300,000 midterm to this loved cooking and crafting and making handmade gifts for for applicants may also be re- be able to look at.” program.” family and friends at Christmas. vamped at the urging of the city’s “We would be limited to how The changes will require the Eulailah lived every day to the fullest until her last day Housing Commission and staff much we budgeted for the pro- city to allocate more funding to with us. She was fiercely independent and notoriously to include Pleasanton residents gram, and we gave the council support the program, according stubborn, still driving and maintaining the family home of — preferably those residing in a range to consider because we to staff. The city’s Lower Income the city no less than five years — thought that was a reasonable Housing Fund (LIHF) funds the 50 plus years. Laila will join her beloved Billy in Pleasanton’s and giving additional preference range to start,” Dolan said. “We’d bulk of the DPA program, and Pioneer Cemetery on November 14, 2020 which would have points to school district employ- love to have the chance to do will see more funds expended been their 70 th wedding anniversary. Eulailah’s family ees, firefighters, police, city or three in the first year, but it’s annually as a result of the modi- looks forward to a time when all of her friends will be able to county employees, and employ- definitely a council policy and fications. The current balance of join us in a remembrance at the family home in Pleasanton. ees of nonprofit social service budgeting question.” the LIHF is approximately $10

PAID OBITUARY providers. Vice Mayor Kathy Narum million. Q

Page 10 • October 23, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT

SCHOOLS between remote learning with our Weaver said the board was “down- doctors and universities are putting beyond the guidance,” Laursen Continued from Page 5 primary teacher or in person learn- playing” the risk of reopening, while forward,” she added. added. “We’re doing more safety ing with a substitute. We shouldn’t Valley View Elementary instructor Later during discussion, Laursen steps than is required. The easiest reopening plan. push out our primary teachers to Leah Perez stated she was “afraid responded to recent public criticism thing for me to say is, ‘sure, let’s do Though “glad to see many things” gain an hour and a half of in person that a vote for us to return to our and said voting to reopen was “prob- the whole year remote ... that’s the in the plan for personal protective instruction a week with a substi- classrooms will be a decision to put ably the hardest decision” she’s made easiest thing to vote.” equipment (PPE) and protocol in tute,” Brown said. the health of students, teachers and as a trustee. Laursen finished, “This isn’t my the event of a campus outbreak, Fairlands Elementary teacher families in our community at risk.” “I understand emotions run high favorite plan, this is a compromise Association of Pleasanton Teachers Cheryl Atkins, who “spent a lot of Perez pointed to another cur- but, for some of the emails we’ve plan ... but this is a start.” (APT) President Michelle VerKuilen time on the (reopening) task force rent nationwide spike in COVID- gotten, to assume that we don’t Small cohorts of select students said she is “concerned about how this summer,” said the group “never 19 cases and said, “This should be care about the health and safety of with identified high needs returned decisions to reopen are being made.” discussed concurrent teaching” with alarming to all of us as should the staff — when we have described to to some PUSD campuses Oct. 14 to “Many of you may be asking the district. At the moment, Atkins idea of having students return to you all the steps that we’re taking to partake in a newly launched pilot right now, ‘Why are you glad to see starts her Zoom groups at 8 in the classes during the flu seasons when ensure safety of our staff and our stu- supervised learning program. Stu- this? Haven’t the teachers seen this morning, going until just after one we have been warned of the surge dents — is insulting,” Laursen said. dents in the cohorts meet onsite, plan?’,” VerKuilen said. “No, this is o’clock in the afternoon. we are currently seeing.” “We’re relying on the health de- where they are supervised by a clas- the first time any of us are seeing “If we go to this afternoon time, “We’d be careless to ignore the partment for their guidance, they’ve sified employee while their instruc- this plan and, yes, that makes me there’s no more hours in the day to scientific evidence that our best given us guidance, we’re going tor teaches remotely. Q concerned, because I know a major- give, so if we go to small groups at ity of this community would think school, from 1:30 to 4, well, then teachers were involved in this plan, the morning time has to give,” At- but ... this is all being discussed kins said. “Because the time that I’m without us.” using right now, from 1:30 to 3, with Gordon Ross Rasmussen VerKuilen continued, “I am con- all the planning and preparing, I’m January 13, 1935 – October 9, 2020 cerned when I see training listed going to need time during the day that all employees supposedly had, to do that. One thing has to give for Gordon Ross Rasmussen, 85, passed away National Bank until it was sold in 1968. He was which we did not. I am concerned something else, we can’t do it all.” of natural causes on October 9, 2020. He Director of Community First National Bank, when it says we have negotiated Atkins also wanted to know “how was a lifelong rancher in Tassajara. Born in Pleasanton until it merged with US Bank in in-person returns to campus — we can we do this feasibly, safely, and Livermore, Ca. on January 13, 1935, his parents, 1991. He was also a Director of Livermore have not. No plan has been pre- how can we take things off of our Edward and Selma Rasmussen brought him Production Credit Association 1969-1987 and sented to our bargaining team to plate, not add to what we’re already home to Tassajara to meet his Chairman from 1975-1987. negotiate.” doing.” sisters, Joann and Claudia, Gordon was on the board Amanda Brown, mother of three “We need more discussion — I a year later his sister, Nancy of directors of the Dublin PUSD students, said, “When we would’ve liked to have been able was born. As a young boy, he Cemetery Corporation for force schools to reopen and create an to have that discussion with the loved the ranch and learned many years and served as exodus of our primary teachers who K-2 and Dr. Haglund before com- to ride his horse so he could President in 1993. request leave, this leaves us with ing to the board tonight, so that we gather cattle with his Father He was a founder and short-term substitutes instead. How could’ve talked and had solutions and Grandfather, John C. organizer of the Tassajara is this a good solution?” together,” Atkins said. Rasmussen. Volunteer Fire District. He “We are giving parents the choice Amador Valley teacher Sam Gordon attended school served as a commissioner for at the Tassajara Schoolhouse twelve years, and chairman until the 6th grade when the for eight, while serving as students were sent to Danville Assistant Chief. He also was a Lisa Marie Galvin School District. Gordon board member and president June 5, 1966 – September 12, 2020 graduated from San Ramon of the Contra Costa County High School in 1952 and Fire Commissioners. He was Lisa Marie Galvin of Pleasanton, earned his college degree in Animal Husbandry a member of the Pleasanton Mens Club, the California, entered into the rest at University of California, Davis. He enlisted Alameda and Contra Costa County Farm of her Savior Jesus Christ on in the United States Navy, Naval Air Division Bureaus, Livermore Study Group, Solano September 12, 2020 at 54 years in 1956-58, and the Naval Air Reserve 1958-59. County Cattlemens Association and Rancheros old. She was a loving wife, mother, Anxious to begin his Beef Cattle career, Visitadores. sister, aunt, and friend. he returned to Tassajara and worked with Gordon and Karen loved to travel and Lisa was born to Johnny and his Father, and rented available ranches in toured many states with Agricultural tour Lola Harrell on June 5, 1966 in the area. He became involved in the Beef groups. They also toured Ireland and Scotland Oakland, California, and grew organizations and served as Secretary- with fellow Cattlemen as well as Argentina, up in Livermore, California. Lisa Treasurer of the Contra Costa - Alameda Australia and New Zealand. He enjoyed married Thomas Warren Galvin of County Cattlemens Association, later as Vice visiting Denmark and relatives, and they Pleasanton, California, on August President and President, receiving Cattleman ventured to China and Egypt. 27, 1995 and moved to Pleasanton of the year award in 1964. He also worked on In later years, as the family increased, he the same year. On June 17, 1999, committees with the California Cattlemens enjoyed the grandchildren and now the great Lisa and Thomas had their twin children—Matthew and April. Association and served a term as Vice grandchildren. Gordon had a wonderful life, Lisa was the happiest, kindest woman. She truly loved being President and then Treasurer for six years. He enjoying his family, loving his cattle business, a blessing to everyone around her and taking every opportunity was a member of the California Beef Council and friends and helping to make the world a to share her faith with others. Everyone who knew Lisa knows and was President. In 1991, Gordon received better place. that she loved Jesus Christ and her family more than anything the honor of “California Livestock Man of He is survived by His wife, Karen, His else. Lisa also enjoyed making things look beautiful, which is one the Year” award presented by the California daughter Kari Wheeler, (Doug), His son quality that all her life occupations had in common. The thing Chamber of Commerce. Ross, (Kim), His son John, (Carrie) and “like Lisa considered most beautiful—and something that she had an In 1961, Gordon married Karen Kramer, son” Bruce Lillis, (Cat). His Grandchildren: abundance of—was love. She deeply loved the people in her life, and they had three children, Kari, Ross and Kelsi Wheeler Peiffer, (Julian), Jake Wheeler, and she will continue to be deeply loved and missed. John. They made their home on the ranch and (Alicia), Kayla Wheeler Dunlap, (Jacob), Lisa is survived by her husband, Thomas Galvin; children, when development began in Tassajara, Gordon Kassi Rasmussen Dunlap, (Blake), Garrett Matthew Galvin and April Galvin; sisters, Tamara Harrell and purchased land in Dixon, to expand the cattle Rasmussen, (fiancé Paige Gillooley), Tom Linda (Rob) Tidmarsh; nephews, David (Anjana), John Van operation into the future. Gordon continued Rasmussen, Callie Rasmussen. Great DeVooren, James, Phillip and Daniel, David (Tiffany) and Daniel, his interest in the Beef organizations and Grandchildren: Audree Peiffer, Emmett James, Casey (Clorinda), Brandon (Krysia), and Tyler; nieces, served on the Cattle Fax board, (marketing Wheeler, and soon to be, Riley Dunlap. Jasmyne, Hannah, Angela (Dillon), Jasmine, Kylie, and Megan; arm of National Cattlemens Association), Sisters: Claudia Juhl, Nancy Ramsey. Sister and many other family and friends who will mourn her passing. later as President. The National Cattlemens in-law: Doris Kramer and many loving nieces Lisa is preceded by her parents, Johnny and Lola Harrell. Executive Board, The Cattlemens Beef Board and nephews. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September was established and he served on the board for Private family services were held at the 23, 2020, at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Livermore, California, with several terms. Locally, Gordon was a founder, Dublin Pioneer Cemetery on October 15, Pastor Bill Bryson of Lighthouse Baptist Church as the officiator. organizer and director of the Livermore 2020 (due to Covid-19).

PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY

Pleasanton Weekly • October 23, 2020 • Page 11 What’s happening around the Valley in music, theater, Tri Valleyy Life art, movies and more SPIRITS COME ALIvE AT MUSEUM ’ S VIRTUAL GHOST WALK Downtown’s spooky stories adapt well to this year’s online offering

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI at his adobe barn on Ray Street, built in 1852 The group of ghost seekers gathered and used for some years as the jail when Kot- promptly at 7 p.m. via Zoom last Friday at tinger was justice of the peace. Psychics have Paranormal investigations Museum on Main for the launch of this year’s said 22 ghosts remain at the location, including The Museum on Main is hosting annual Ghost Walk. one prisoner who paces back and forth. a “Virtual Paranormal Investigation The popular guided downtown tour has Other locations visited were the Train Sta- Experience” at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 with been held for more than 13 years during Hal- tion, Blue Agave, Pleasanton Hotel, Towne Cara and George Schopplein, who loween season, but this time, due to social Center Books, Old Mortuary, Gay Nineties and have recently looked into five haunted distancing, the format was adapted for an the Rose Hotel, mostly presented by spirits in locations downtown. The program will online presentation. residence, portrayed by professional Bay Area bring their findings and techniques to Museum director of education Sarah Schae- actors. The Gay Nineties pizza parlor is known participants live on Zoom. fer and board member Rebecca Bruner, decked for so much spectral activity that two ghosts “This program is perfect for those out in dress of yesteryear, sat at a candle-laden told their stories at that location. who want to learn more about how table surrounded by black walls with eerie As the eight downtown spots were visited, a to conduct paranormal investigations lighting to present the Virtual Ghost Walk. map highlighted the route and each location, and who want to learn how we “We are live, broadcasting from Museum on for the feeling that the group was truly tromp- get some of our Ghost Walk ghost Main, a historic and haunted building, built in ing along Main Street. stories,” museum education director 1914,” Schaefer said. After the tour, Bruner and Schaefer an- Sarah Schaefer said. The ghost hosts agreed strange things hap- swered questions submitted by the 40 house- Tickets are $10 per screen; go to pen in the museum, usually having to do with holds in attendance. They also told of their www.museumonmain.org. lights, and they both avoid going alone to the experiences and made suggestions: building’s basement. • There is no special time of year to look for The introduction included why Pleasanton ghosts, and they do not sleep so may be active attracts ghosts — it was built over water, and at any time of day. When people pay attention some periods of its history have included a lot to them, they are more active. of chaos. They also discussed how research • If you feel ghostly activity, take a photo. was done — years of consulting psychics and Cameras often pick up things the naked eye paranormal investigators. may not see. Downtown shop owners often come to the • Most interactions are not “sightings” but museum to report ghost activity while under- other types of communication. going renovations to their buildings, Bruner The Virtual Ghost Walk was an effective noted. way for Museum on Main to hold the fun “I don’t think ghosts like renovations,” and informative event this year and keep Schaefer commented with a laugh. the downtown spirits alive, so to speak, for Next the logistics for the evening were laid a different, eye-opening perspective on Main out: Four “ghosts” would speak from haunted Street. spots downtown; there would be a five-minute Virtual Ghost Walks continue today, tomor- intermission; then more ghost guests would row and Oct. 31 at $15 per screen, which

appear. Questions could be submitted to be includes a companion e-book with recipes for MUSEUM ON MAIN answered at the end. spooky snacks, Halloween-themed cocktails Above: Rachael Campbell appears as Lily, who was murdered in the old Pleasanton Hotel and The first ghost on the tour was founder John and fun trivia. Visit www.museumonmain.org stays on as a guest. Top: Charles Graham (Russell Nauman) has joined those he prepared for Kottinger (portrayed by actor David Ghilardi) to learn more. Q the afterlife and appears at the Old Mortuary on Main Street. Local artworks chosen for ‘The de Young Open’ Exhibit celebrates depth and breadth of artists in the Bay Area BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI This year’s exhibit theme, “On the Edge,” Six Tri-Valley artists have been accepted into is derived from the Bay Area’s location on this year’s juried community art show at the de the Pacific Rim but also from the region’s his- Young museum in San Francisco. torical reputation for cutting-edge culture and Some 6,188 artists from the nine Bay Area creativity. counties submitted their works in June, with “As the de Young celebrates its distinguished a total of 11,514 individual works of art. Of 125-year history in 2020, we are proud to those, 762 artists were selected for “The de announce ‘The de Young Open,’ creating a Young Open,” which includes 877 pieces. platform for the visionary artists who enrich The following local artists are in the exhibit: the Bay Area’s cultural landscape,” said Thomas • Youngmin Lee of Pleasanton, “Remnants of P. Campbell, director of the Fine Arts Museums Memory,” fiber. of San Francisco. GARY SEXTON • Alex Lee of Pleasanton, “A Broken Bike,” “Amid these uncertain times, this new initia- Curator Tim Burgard installs “The de Young Open” exhibit, which includes works by Tri-Valley painting. tive expands the Fine Arts Museums’ ongoing artists. • Angela Johal of Livermore, “The Stars Collide commitment to the Bay Area community and No. 2,” painting. serves as a celebratory sign of our community’s edge to edge and floor to ceiling, in all nine through Jan. 3. The museum recently reopened • Carolyn Lord of Livermore, “Golden After- strength and resilience,” he continued. of the de Young’s Herbst Exhibition Galleries, to visitors, with newly installed sanitizing sta- noon,” painting. “From local artists to art lovers, we look grouped according to theme: Black Lives Mat- tions and signs to facilitate physical distancing. • Phyllis Laschè of Livermore, “Anthem Trip- forward to welcoming our visitors back to ter and other political and social movements, Facial coverings are required. tych,” painting. the de Young museum ... with this epochal COVID-19, the city of San Francisco, abstrac- For tickets, visit deyoung.famsf.org/de- • Peggy Magovern of Danville, “Carol with Blue exhibition.” tion, nature and the human figure. young-open or telephone 415-750-3600. Q Sweater,” drawing. The exhibit is hung “salon-style,” installed The exhibit opened Oct. 10 and runs

Page 12 • October 23, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly TRI VALLEY LIFE Livermore Valley Opera presents ‘Arias at Home’ Wineries choose vintages to be paired with virtual performances BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI singers who would have appeared in the fall Livermore Valley Opera is delivering a production of the opera at the Bankhead “Triple Treat” of free online concerts begin- Theater: Elena Galván, Christopher Bozek, ning in October. Rafael Porto, Andrew W. Potter and Alba The performances featuring professional Franco-Cancél. opera singers will premiere this Saturday On Nov. 14, the program will be classic (Oct. 24), Nov. 14 and Dec. 5 on the operas of European locales, paired with LVOpera Channel on YouTube. After each Wood Family Vineyards’ VIVA Cabernet premiere, the concerts will remain on the Sauvignon. channel for patrons to watch again and The music will transport viewers to Paris, share with friends and family. Seville and Florence among other places Each concert begins at 6 p.m. with Eng- with featured performers Nikola Printz, lish subtitles, and will be accompanied by Elena Galván, Alex Boyer and Philip Skinner. Livermore Valley Opera music director Al- Dec. 5 will feature Bizet’s “Carmen,” Mo- exander Katsman. Also Livermore wineries zart’s “The Magic Flute” and more, paired are offering special wine pairings to comple- with Cuda Ridge’s Winery Merlot. ment each concert being watched at home. This final concert of the series features This Saturday night will feature Doni- several of the company’s favorite singers: COURTESY LVO zetti’s “The Elixir of Love,” paired with Las Eugene Brancoveanu, Shawnette Sulker, Clockwise from top left: Livermore Valley Opera music director Alexander Katsman, Shawnette Positas Vineyards Barbera. Christopher Bozeka and Kirk Eichelberger. Sulker, Eugene Brancoveanu and Nikola Printz. The music will include arias from well- When ordering from the three wineries, known operas, including those of Doni- mention “Livermore Valley Opera” for spe- Though the “Triple Treat” virtual opera welcome. Visit www.livermorevalleyopera. zetti’s operatic comedy, and feature the cial pricing through the end of 2020. concerts are free, donations are always com/donate. Q Harmony Fusion Chorus holding open rehearsal night Women’s a cappella barbershop group welcomes singers with experience BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI The mission of Sweet Adelines is music Harmony Fusion Chorus, a women’s a education in barbershop singing, and the cappella barbershop show chorus, will host chorus’ director, Barb Vander Putten, takes a special virtual open house rehearsal night that to heart. via Zoom to welcome new singers, from 7-9 “We perform at events throughout the p.m. this Monday (Oct. 26). East Bay (in non-COVID times), as well Chorus board president Joanne Morrison as competing annually in our Sweet Ade- noted that an a cappella chorus can do lines International region, which includes plenty, even with the pandemic. choruses from Hawaii, Northern California, “Although we can’t meet in person right Southern Oregon and Nevada,” Vander Put- now, we are fully engaged in learning new ten said. “In addition to the joy of singing music and honing our skills,” she said. in our sisterhood, members have multiple Members are meeting every Monday eve- opportunities to learn from other directors ning using Zoom, doing physical and vocal and coaches, as well as leadership skills and warmups, plus practicing in breakout rooms. chorus management.” They also have guest coaches and educators Harmony Fusion has been recognized visiting from all over the world. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO for its high member retention rate, and is The singers are also working on a virtual Harmony Fusion Chorus is holding an open rehearsal night Monday for potential members to learn a three-time winner of the SAI Region 12 chorus video to share with family and friends more about this women’s a cappella barbershop show group. BRAVO Award (Best Retention And Value to for the holidays. And now they are planning the Organization). their open rehearsal night for potential new music is not required.” But this Monday’s virtual open house will “We believe it is due to our welcoming and members. Harmony Fusion Chorus, a chapter of present information about singing in the supportive culture,” board president Mor- “We’re looking for women who love to Sweet Adelines International, is open to fe- barbershop style, and those who attend will rison said. sing and are interested in performing, com- male singers as young as high school age. learn to sing a song or a “tag” — the close- For more information about the virtual peting and improving their vocal skills,” Guests are welcome to join any of the regu- harmony ending of a song — and find out open rehearsal night, email info@harmony- Morrison said. “If you have a good ear for lar Monday night sessions. Email the organi- what Harmony Fusion Chorus can offer its fusion.org or visit the chorus website at music, we want you. The ability to read zation to get the Zoom link and information. members. www.harmonyfusion.org. Q Eagle Scout Maxwell Jones Project was helping with Veterans History Project Maxwell Jones of Dub- From 2018-19, he completed National Ad- For his Eagle service project, Jones com- saxophone, representing his class at Boys lin and Livermore recently vanced Youth Leadership training, National pleted a Veterans History Project that State, restoring his award-winning 1970 completed the require- Advanced Youth Leadership Experience at archived the service records and accom- Chevy Blazer, and serving as lead petty of- ments for Eagle Scout the BSA Philmont Ranch, N.M., and rep- plishment of a dozen U.S. veterans who ficer in the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. He and passed the Board of resented the USA West while attending the served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam now attends Cal State University, Cal Mari- Review. World Scouting Jamboree in Bechtel Summit and the Gulf War. He led a team of Scouts time, studying mechanical engineering. Jones, who just gradu- Reserve, W.V. In 2019, Max was appointed to and adults who interviewed and recorded He is the son of Paul Jones and Tracy ated from Granada High the Order of the Arrow, BSA’s National Honor the veterans’ accomplishments during their Jones. His official Eagle Court of Honor School, began Scouting Society. service years. The results were memori- will be scheduled when his friends and Maxwell Jones in 2017 and ranked up Jones has volunteered in numerous com- alized into the Veterans History Project family can celebrate together. to first class after attending Boy Scouts of munity service activities such as Dublin’s records at the Library of Congress and Anyone interested in Scouting can con- America summer camp. He most recently St. Patrick’s Day and Splatter festivals, Tri- National Archive. tact Twin Valley District executive Matt served as senior patrol leader with Troop 905, Valley’s Scouting for Food, and the annual Jones’ other activities included varsity Lindberg at [email protected]. Q sponsored by St. Raymond’s Catholic Parish. Scout’s Christmas tree pickup program. football, his senior class homecoming skit, —Dolores Fox Ciardelli

Pleasanton Weekly • October 23, 2020 • Page 13 Community Pulse

involved, according to the CHP. Police Department, the lead agency early-morning hours of Sept. 30, at the start of the text message. POLICE BULLETIN Investigators are still trying to deter- on the case. according to the Orange County Those with connections to Syd West mine whether alcohol or drugs were “We are asking anyone who may (N.C.) Sheriff’s Office which has in North Carolina can also con- Pleasanton woman a factor. Anyone who witnessed the have information about Sydney to been in contact with the SFPD. tact her hometown sheriff’s office at killed in overnight crash or the events leading up to it please contact investigators. We love Syd West is considered to be 919-245-2909. can contact Contra Costa CHP in Sydney, we miss Sydney, and we at-risk due to depression, accord- To follow updates on the case on crash in Orinda Martinez at 925-646-4980. want more than anything to have ing to the SFPD. A family member social media, visit the Find Sydney A Pleasanton woman died in a In other news her found safe and brought back reported her missing on Oct. 2 after West Facebook page, follow on In- solo-vehicle crash along San Pablo to our home,” her father, Jay West, she had not been heard from for stagram at find_sydney_west or use Dam Road in Orinda overnight, the • Family and friends were set to said in a video released in North nearly three days. the hashtag #FindSydneyWest. California Highway Patrol reported join together for a vigil in down- Carolina earlier this month. She grew up in Pleasanton and • A person was arrested after alleg- on Monday. town yesterday evening in a show The West family held a vigil in attended Foothill High during her edly trying to elude Livermore police The Contra Costa County Coro- of support for Pleasanton native their neighborhood in Chapel Hill, freshman and sophomore years be- during an incident Monday that in- ner’s Office identified the victim as Sydney “Syd” West and to contin- N.C., last week as part of their effort fore the family moved to North cluded a neighborhood sheltering in 33-year-old Domenica Maurice. ue momentum toward finding the to keep attention on the case. Carolina. Orange County Sheriff’s place after a report of a man with a The investigation unfolded at 19-year-old woman who has been They then organized a similar officials said West had been living gun roaming along Pine Street. about 12:20 a.m. Monday when missing for three weeks. gathering in their former hometown in the Bay Area since late August, The arrestee — a 36-year-old Contra Costa CHP received a report Syd West, a former Foothill High of Pleasanton on Thursday evening stating that she was “until recently” Livermore man whose name was about a crash down an embankment School student who returned to in Lions Wayside Park on First a student at University of California not released — was taken into cus- on San Pablo Dam Road, just north the Bay Area for Street. The event — which was set at Berkeley and since had been re- tody on suspicion of resisting arrest of Bear Creek Road. college after her to be held after the Weekly’s press siding with friends in San Francisco. and drug charges, according to the Upon arrival, emergency re- family moved deadline — was to be in person, “Sydney, or Syd as she likes to Livermore Police Department. sponders determined that the 2013 from Pleasanton with health and safety protocols in be called, is a kind, caring young The situation unfolded around Kia Optima went off San Pablo Dam to North Caro- place, as well as broadcast in real woman who has a way with young- 2:20 p.m. Monday when police re- Road to the right side, crashed into lina several years time on Facebook Live. er children, especially her 10-year- ceived a call about a man with a gun and through a metal guardrail, and ago, was last seen “This vigil is intended to bring to- old sister who she’s adored since in the 1600 block of Pine Street. then careened down a steep em- in San Francisco gether the family’s California-based the day she was born and who Responding officers soon began to bankment hitting several trees along near the Golden Syd West community, celebrate their love for misses her desperately,” mother search the surrounding area, accord- the way, according to the CHP. Gate Bridge dur- Sydney, and talk about the help Kimberly West said in the video ing to police. The driver — later identified as ing the early-morning hours on needed to keep up the momentum released Oct. 8. “Officers diligently searched for Maurice — appeared to have not Sept. 30. She is considered at-risk, to find Sydney. The family feels The parents were sitting together the subject, while also warning been wearing a seatbelt and was according to authorities. blessed with so many friends and in the living room holding a framed surrounding residents to shelter in ejected from the Optima as a result, There were no new updates on family who share their desperation senior class portrait of Syd West place for their safety,” police said. according to the CHP. She was pro- her disappearance as of Monday to find Syd,” supporters said. during the 90-second video. Police eventually located their sus- nounced dead at the scene. afternoon, according to Sgt. Michael Syd West is described as white, Jay West described his daughter pect, but he allegedly ignored com- No other vehicles or parties were Andraychak of the San Francisco standing 5-foot-10 and weighing Syd as a talented musician, ath- mands to surrender and led officers 130-135 pounds, with blue eyes lete, artist and student who is very on a foot chase. He was ultimately and light-brown hair (worn in a much missed. taken into custody in the 600 block bun on the top of her head that “This is every parent’s nightmare, of Andrews Street, police said. morning). She was last seen on and all we want is for our daugh- Officers then continued to scour Sept. 30 wearing black leggings, ter Sydney to be found safe and the neighborhood and soon found a a teal hoodie and her favorite old brought home to our family,” he replica firearm discarded in the area, slip on Vans (dark green and black said. police said. print). She may have been carry- The case is being investigated by Livermore police K-9 units, the UPCOMING MEETING ing a black backpack, according to the missing persons section of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office investigators. SFPD special victims unit. drone team and the East Bay Re- Planning Commission She last made contact with fam- Anyone with information on gional Park District Police Depart- Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. ily and friends on Sept. 29, and West’s disappearance can contact ment’s air unit all assisted in the was spotted near Crissy Field and SFPD at 415-575-4444, or text a tip search operation. Q Consistent with State and County Orders regarding the the Golden Gate Bridge during the to TIP411 (847411) with “SFPD” —Jeremy Walsh COVID-19 pandemic this will be a virtual meeting. Instructions VUOV^[VWHY[PJPWH[LHUKVќLYJVTTLU[Z^PSSILH]HPSHISL October 21, when the agenda is posted on the City’s POLICE REPORT website at: cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cd/planning/ commission/planning_agenda.asp The Pleasanton Police Department made Oct. 15 Q 8:37 p.m. on the 5700 block of the following information available. Owens Drive; auto theft Theft • P19-0128 and P19-0129, Public Storage, 3716 Stanley Domestic battery Oct. 17 Q 1:22 a.m. on the 7200 block of Boulevard Q 1:34 p.m. on Riverdale Court Assault/battery Johnson Drive Applications for Design Review approval and a Conditional Q 5:47 p.m. on Vineyard Avenue Q 1:38 a.m. on the 3900 block of Q 8:18 a.m. on the 500 block of St. Use Permit to modify an existing self-storage facility (Public Vineyard Avenue Thomas Way Oct. 13 Storage) as follows: (1) demolish seven existing storage Theft from auto Q 11:59 a.m. on the 4800 block of Wingate Drive Theft I\PSKPUNZHUKVѝJL"JVUZ[Y\J[H ZX\HYLMVV[VѝJL" Q 11:27 a.m. on the 5100 block of Q 7:59 a.m., 2500 block of Stanley JVUZ[Y\J[H ZX\HYLMVV[VULZ[VY`Z[VYHNLI\PSKPUN" Hopyard Road Q 1:51 p.m., 3800 block of Vineyard Avenue; theft from auto Boulevard; auto theft JVUZ[Y\J[H ZX\HYLMVV[[OYLLZ[VY`Z[VYHNLI\PSKPUN" Vandalism Q 3:27 p.m. on the 2300 block of Q 8:42 a.m. on the 4800 block of and (5) construct related site improvements. Zoning for the Q 1:47 p.m. on the 3100 block of Santa Woodthrush Way Hillcrest Way Rita Road property is C-S (Service-Commercial) District. Q 5:44 p.m. on the 3400 block of Vandalism Oct. 16 Andrews Drive Q 10:20 a.m. on the 4800 block of • Amendment to Title 18 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code Hopyard Road Consider amendments to Chapters 18.08, 18.28, 18.32, Drug violation Weapons violation Q 5:04 a.m. on the 5500 block of West Drug violation HUK VM[OL Q 7:15 a.m. on the 5100 block of Hopyard Road Las Positas Boulevard Q 2:07 p.m. on the 5200 block of Pleasanton Municipal Code to comply with state legislation Vandalism Hopyard Road for accessory dwelling units. The draft amendments include Theft Q 1:33 p.m. on the 000 block of West Q 6:33 p.m. on the 6000 block of Q 2:20 p.m., 3600 block of Vine Street; Johnson Drive TVKPM`PUNV^ULYVJJ\WHUJ`YLX\PYLTLU[ZMVYHJJLZZVY` theft from auto Angela Street dwelling units. The Planning Commission will review the Q 10:14 p.m. on the 500 block of Q 7:26 p.m. on the 1300 block of Oct. 14 Boulder Court proposed code amendment and make a recommendation to Stoneridge Mall Road Theft DUI the City Council. Q 8:25 p.m., 4200 block of Rosewood Drive; shoplifting Q 10:49 a.m., 3400 block of West Ruby Q 3:19 p.m. at Stoneridge Drive and Hill Drive; theft from auto Stoneridge Creek Way Vandalism To explore more about Pleasanton, Q 7:58 p.m., 1400 block of Stoneridge Domestic battery Q 3:33 p.m. at Hopyard Road and Mall Road; shoplifting visit us at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov Valley Avenue Q 8:31 p.m. on Santel Court

Page 14 • October 23, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly Opinion Pleasanton LETTERS Weekly Pleasanton needs people like Nancy Allen: Best choice for Why Randy Brown should Valerie Arkin Pleasanton council be your choice for council Pleasanton students and their families PUBLISHER as a school board member. Dear Editor, I have been a planning commis- Randy Brown loves and cares In this very difficult time in educa- Gina Channell, Ext. 1171 Valerie Arkin is running for City sioner for over 14 years, serving about Pleasanton. He has made it his tion, Mary Jo has the recent classroom EDITORIAL Council of Pleasanton in the upcom- alongside Nancy for seven of those priority to reach out to our citizens experience and knowledge needed to Editor ing November election, and I would years; her tenure on the Planning to understand their concerns and help our district continue to provide Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 1172 like to endorse Valerie wholeheart- Commission has certainly pre- interests. the highest academic standards for Tri Valley Life Editor edly and highlight some of her many pared her for the difficult decisions As a successful small-business- our children. achievements. that council members will need to man, Randy recognizes the need for Mary Jo is open to listen to stu- Dolores Fox Ciardelli Valerie was first elected to the decide. thoughtful growth and development dents, parents and teachers in our Editor Emeritus Pleasanton school board in 2008, is Council items are often complex that will keep our economy strong community. She has a phone line you Jeb Bing still serving for the 2016-20 term, and require a person like Nancy while maintaining the “friendly small can call and talk to her personally Staff Reporters and she is currently on several com- to study the issues. She always town” environment so valued by our about your concerns, 925-750-8225. Julia Baum, Ext. 1176 mittees representing the school board asks the difficult questions and city. Please join me in voting for Mary Ryan J. Degan, Ext. 1179 on the city and school district liaison strives for balanced decisions that He has a good understanding of Jo Carreon for Pleasanton school Contributors committee. consider our residents and small the critical issues facing Pleasanton board. —Mary Hart Reding Cierra Bailey, Tim Hunt, The City Council will benefit businesses first; she reaches out to particularly in areas of affordable greatly from having Valerie, as she all parties to listen and understand housing and traffic and has the expe- Dennis Miller, Mike Sedlak, brings genuine community concern, every perspective in order to reach rience and knowledge to offer realis- Nancy Lewis Supporting Valerie Arkin for support for diversity and personal the optimal solution for the entire tic solutions. Pleasanton City Council ART & PRODUCTION integrity to the table. Valerie does not community. He is a strong supporter of our Design and Production Manager and has never accepted donations She will consider all compro- Police Department and has voiced We are 20-year Pleasanton resi- Kristin Brown from developers; in addition, the mises on an issue, when appropri- that support in recent community dents who met Valerie Arkin and her Sierra Club and the National Orga- ate, but occasionally a compromise forums. Additionally, he recognizes husband within our first week in our Designers nization for Women (NOW) endorse is not the answer, such as when a opportunities for improvement such new neighborhood. Valerie’s warmth Linda Atilano, Amy Levine, her. proposal is inconsistent with the as adding more resources to address and genuine interest in listening and Paul Llewellyn, Doug Young The City Council of Pleasanton General Plan, Housing Element or complex issues like mental health. getting to know others made a strong ADVERTISING needs people like Valerie who are hillside ordinances. I have known Randy for 10 years impression, and our appreciation for Account Executive respectful, engaged, fair and hon- Nancy is a leader who knows and worked with him on many Ro- her community-building skills has est, especially in these challenging when to say “no”, and has the tary and nonprofit activities. Randy only increased since then. Karen Klein, Ext. 1177 days when the city must balance courage to do so. In the tough has been involved and active in our Valerie has a gift for bringing peo- Real Estate Sales demands for increasing development economic times ahead, we need a community since the day he arrived ple together, listening and learning Carol Cano, Ext. 1173 with maintaining our small town leader who will always put com- and is a high energy “get it done” guy. from diverse viewpoints, and build- BUSINESS traditions and feel. munity interests first; we can no Randy has strong critical thinking ing consensus. She is dedicated to Business Associate Most importantly, I have known longer say “yes” to everything, but skills. When working on a project this community and to serving oth- Valerie for 20-plus years and worked must be prepared to say “no” or he takes time to listen, research, and ers, as evidenced by her service to the Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 1178 with her on various PTA projects. “let’s wait” when a proposal does consider all points of view before library board, the Pleasanton Cultural Administrative Associate She is one of my best and trustwor- not fit or is ill timed. Nancy is that he acts. All good traits for a city Arts Council, volunteering with the Carolyn Chan, Ext. 1174 thy friends. leader. councilor. Amador marching band, working My family is proud to endorse Join me in voting for Nancy Please cast your vote for Randy with the Tri-Valley YMCA, her many Valerie, and know that when she is Allen, Pleasanton City Council. Brown. years on the Pleasanton school board, HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY elected to the City Council, Pleasan- —Greg O’Connor, —Dick Stafford and her current project manager po- Phone: (925) 600-0840 ton’s people and interests will be her Planning Commission member sition at nonprofit Hively. Fax: (925) 600-9559 No. 1 priority. Dunbar for BART director, Valerie’s educational background in Editorial email: —Gina Carter Misleading messaging District 5 healthcare and business, along with [email protected] her lengthy and varied experience in [email protected] Haubert for supervisor We have been doing our own in- District 5 needs a new BART direc- local public service, will be an huge dependent research relating to the tor, but I disagree with the Weekly’s asset in helping Pleasanton reopen Display Sales email: Please join us in voting for David city of Pleasanton mayor and City choice. Steven Dunbar, a systems en- [email protected] Haubert for supervisor for Alameda Council race and incorporated in- gineer in transit vehicle (bus) manu- See LETTERS on Page 16 Classiﬁeds Sales email: County. We first met Dave in 2010 formation from PleasantonVoters. facturing with experience in energy [email protected] when he joined a delegation of Dub- com outlining the campaign con- and transportation policy, is the supe- Election letters Circulation email: circulation@ lin citizens to the All-America Cit- tributions each of the candidates rior candidate. PleasantonWeekly.com ies competition in Kansas City. We received as part of our analysis. Having used public transportation This is the final weekend that found Dave to be a great listener and We initially found this helpful himself for years, Dunbar is well the Pleasanton Weekly will accept observer then. until research from other sources aware of commuters’ needs and the letters to the editor (maximum 250 words) on election-related The Pleasanton Weekly is published More recently, we attended his revealed it was heavily slanted to issues BART and other regional trans- every Friday by Embarcadero Media, issues this fall. The final 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 203, Pleasanton, CA presentation on progress Dublin has one side. What this information portation providers face. This young submission deadline is 5 p.m. 94566; (925) 600-0840. made as it has grown into a thriving from PleasantonVoters.com doesn’t man has the judgment and financial this Sunday (Oct. 25). Our goal Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS city and desirable place to live, due in show is that Karla Brown took acumen to help BART weather the will be to publish each letter that 020407. great part to his leadership. When we $1,000 from Carl Cox, who owns current storm and the vision and cre- arrives ahead of the deadline, as The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon request contacted Dave several months ago local gas stations in the area and ativity needed to lead BART into the long as it adheres to our policies. to homes and apartments in Pleasanton. for help with a neighborhood issue, is a strong opponent of Costco. future. We will publish only one letter Community support of the Pleasanton he responded promptly, considered Further research shows that Karla —Cathy Martin per person per election topic this Weekly is welcomed and encouraged through our position, and provided invalu- was against Costco and has taken fall — which means an author memberships at levels of $5, $8 or $10 per able advice. money from Carl Cox in the past. could write one letter on the month through automatic credit card charges. Carreon has my vote for Pleasanton mayor race and a Print subscriptions for businesses or residents We see Dave at local events, such Why would the PleasantonVot- Pleasanton school board second letter on City Council, of other communities are $60 per year or $100 as the Heritage Museum Fall and ers.com not have shown a more for two years. Go to www.PleasantonWeekly. but not two letters on City com to sign up and for more information. Spring Fairs and Dublin Pride Vol- accurate picture of Karla’s contri- Mary Jo Carreon was an elemen- Council. We reserve the right to unteer Day. His ethic of service and butions? This is a contribution that tary teacher for 34 years, 24 of those POSTMASTER: Send address changes to edit contributions for length, Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 203, hard work has served us well in should have been included in their years in Pleasanton. She has dedicated objectionable content, libel and Pleasanton, CA 94566. Dublin and will now extend to Al- reporting and appears disingenu- her life to making a difference in the factual errors known to us, and © 2020 by Embarcadero Media. ameda County should he be elected ous to have omitted such a large lives of students and their families. anonymous letters will generally All rights reserved. Reproduction without to supervisor. contribution. Now, in retirement, Mary Jo wants not be accepted. Send via email permission is strictly prohibited. —Jean and Dale Olds —Kathleen and Bronco Hinek to continue making a difference for to [email protected].

Pleasanton Weekly • October 23, 2020 • Page 15 OPINION

LETTERS No on Prop 16 Chamber of Commerce for local I invite you to enter CityWalk their support of David Haubert for Continued from Page 15 businesses. But it is also the face into your favorite search engine Alameda County supervisor. Prop 16 has been introduced by of influence for developers and and see the wealth of information —Mark Triska and rebuild post-COVID. members of the California Legis- others making money on devel- available from both the city of San Valerie does her homework, ad- lature in an attempt to overturn opment in town. The chamber Ramon and Bishop Ranch. Support for Karla Brown for vocates for the underserved in our Prop 209, which was passed over- strongly supports east side devel- —Billy Hurley mayor community and listens respect- whelmingly by California voters opment, and Jerry Pentin, Jack fully to all views. Her integrity and in the 1990s in order to ensure Balch and Randy Brown. Prop 15 closes loopholes to I’m a 30-year city employee, now commitment to serving this city that everyone, regardless of their Karla Brown, Nancy Allen and invest in our schools retired. I’ve observed Karla Brown’s are beyond question. race or gender, would be treated Valerie Arkin are not accepting de- service to the community and don’t We have total confidence that equally under the law. veloper donations. I see them fully We all know that, with unprec- want to see her leave public service Valerie will always have an open Proponents of Prop 16 would committed to seeking out and sup- edented budget shortfalls for our to Pleasanton. door and open mind and will overturn the ban on affirmative porting what is important to you, local governments and schools, Many others have written great strive to be “A Voice for You!” for action, which is codified into our the resident and small business there’s a long tough road ahead. letters describing her value to the all members of our community. State Constitution, which would owner. They are for growth only if We’re going to need bold solu- city, and I don’t want to duplicate Please support us in supporting negatively impact the Asian Amer- infrastructure supports it. tions that protect everyday Califor- those endorsements. She’s an expe- Valerie Arkin for City Council. ican community in particular. These women have won my nians — solutions like “Schools and rienced asset to the council and has —Greg Gum and Laura Keller After the racist college admis- vote. Communities First” Proposition 15 always had the best interests of the sions scandals at Harvard and Yale, —George Bowen on the November ballot. city and its future in her decisions. Goel for Dublin mayor where Asian Americans were la- With the election just weeks She’s also been accessible to the beled as “socially inept” by admis- Support for Nancy Allen away, and a fog of disinformation citizens and their concerns. Please Throughout these past couple sions officers even before inter- flowing from the big business op- join me in voting for Karla Brown months, I have been campaigning viewing them in person, Asian We strongly support Nancy position, it’s crucial for voters to for mayor. A voice for the voiceless! for Arun Goel who is running for Americans including myself are Allen for Pleasanton City Council. understand Prop 15 will close cor- —Howard Merrill mayor in Dublin. By giving the sick and tired of being used as She has been a tireless worker porate tax loopholes to reclaim $12 youth a platform to voice their scapegoats to engineer social eq- for the people of Pleasanton, serv- billion every year for schools and Maher for school board ideas, it is clear to me that he is the uity in our society. ing in many capacities over the critical local services like first re- best candidate for the job. While I fully acknowledge our years, currently as a second-term sponders and public hospitals. Why Mr. Steve Maher ...? Arun is a clean money, “people- nation’s racist past and the hor- planning commissioner. She lis- While closing these loopholes, Teacher, administrator, school centric” candidate who will strive rible treatment of Black and brown tens and makes sound decisions which siphon billions to corporate trustee of Pleasanton for the past to create unity and allow for robust communities by law enforcement, that are carefully considered, and profits instead of our schools and 45 years ... and still providing guid- discussion. Seeing him in action, I that does not warrant a cruel at- she is not beholden to any special local communities, Prop 15 will ance, direction for our children’s can personally attest to his values tempt to limit the number of Asian interest group, which means she protect homeowners and renters, future. of trust, transparency and truth American students in our presti- would work for us, not them. small businesses, and agriculture Over 30 years ago, when Mr. that I can constantly rely on. gious university campuses simply We encourage you to support from any changes. Maher was the Donlon Elementary When I first approached Arun, out of a desire to help other minor- her as well. Research shows that just 10% School principal, my son Brian was I wanted to discuss potential ity communities. —Michael and Darlene Miller of the biggest commercial and in- sent to the office for standing on his community solutions to mitigate Here in America, we believe dustrial properties would generate chair in class, raising two fingers in COVID-19 impacts on small busi- in equality of opportunity, not CityWalk San Ramon 92% of the new revenue. A fraction the air, as a Cub Scout might do nesses, health codes and public equality of outcome. Just as MLK of rich corporations would finally to quiet the disruptive class. Brian safety. As a young bystander with- famously implored Americans to Change is hard, growth is scary; pay their fair share. loved to learn. in my community, I had always judge one another by the content that’s why in the present moment Simply put, we can’t afford tax Mr. Maher shared to Brian that been interested in civic engage- of our character rather than the leaders need to look to the future loopholes and corporate greed at distractions in life are a learning ment, but was simply a specta- color of our skin, so should col- while not forgetting the past. This the expense of our schools and tool. How best to be tolerant, write tor. Arun gave me a platform to lege admissions officials do the is why I support the CityWalk local services anymore. a question down to later ask teach- advocate for these issues and now same. Master Plan. —Jonathan Varela er and his way of thinking had I help lead the youth team on his Let’s keep it that way on Nov. 3 The plan strikes that balance leadership qualities. Brian’s love campaign. by voting No on Prop 16. over the next 27 years, while help- Support David Haubert for of learning continued to flourish His humility and ability to teach —Andy Li ing to keep us in compliance with Alameda County supervisor under Mr. Maher’s understanding and guide youth is the greatest regional housing needs allocation guidance-never missing a day of community service he can offer. I A civil choice for Karla, mandates. We encourage everyone to join school. wholeheartedly support Arun Goel Nancy and Valerie San Ramon is an amazing city, us in voting for David Haubert to Mr. Maher works for our chil- for mayor, and you should too! among the top places to live in be our next elected supervisor for dren’s future successes and contri- —Kunal Khaware My dad was a WWII Marine vet- California. It’s safe, beautiful, has Alameda County. butions in life. Join Sue and I ... eran who raised me to be respect- amazing schools, 58 parks, and is David is an experienced busi- vote Steve Maher, school board. Arkin and Allen for City ful, honest and civil. He’s gone prospering. This is not by accident. nessman, previously elected school —Pete Miller Council now but the lessons remain. I’ll The city staff is top notch, the ap- board member, and currently the apply those lessons in this letter. pointed commissioners and com- mayor of Dublin. The city of Dub- Arkin for City Council I support Valerie and Nancy for All comments are my opinion, and mittee members are engaged, and lin is similar to Fremont, in that City Council because they bring a facts are accurate to the best of my the elected officials truly care about it is ethnically diverse and grow- Here is something new. lot of shared experience working knowledge. their city. ing quickly and has many con- An endorsement Haiku to with the city and the Pleasanton I’ve often disagreed with Mayor Bishop Ranch held a number of stituents with varied and different Inspire you to choose... school district. Like Karla Brown Thorne on land use. But Jerry workshops, the city conducted the backgrounds and concerns. David they will make smart balanced came to my Marine son’s deploy- required hearings, and the staff has has shown his leadership in Dublin Valerie Arkin! growth decisions because growth ment homecoming. I will always done their due diligence ensuring by reaching across the aisle and Top pick for City Council! affects traffic, schools and our sce- be grateful to Jerry for that. all requirements are met. CityWalk including all parties in his decision Let me tell you why. nic hills. Our council and mayoral candi- will differentiate downtown San making. Moreover, they are not accept- dates differ dramatically on their Ramon and contribute to making David is a family man, having Her history of ing donations from builders/de- views for the development of East this city a desirable place to live. raised two daughters here, and is caring for community velopers. Thousands of dollars of Pleasanton. Major landowners Incomplete information has been a man of conviction and faith. He is foundational! donations from Ponderosa home have for years planned to get the circulated from those who oppose will vote with his conscience and builder is going into the Chamber city to allow them to build what this project. support what is right, regardless Thoughtful and researched, of Commerce BAC PAC, a builder/ would be the largest residential State RNHA mandates and our of who has financially supported Valerie listens with care. developer dominated political ac- development in our history. county return to source taxes re- his campaign. With an MBA from Responds honestly. tion group. This is then funneled One plan being pursued right quire cities to create affordable UCLA in finance, David will be to many pro-development can- now is for 1,900 homes to be housing opportunities, so the ques- fiscally careful in the spending deci- Who will you vote for? didates who are endorsed by the built, with 500 affordable by de- tion is not whether we should sions that he makes. Here’s my endorsement. Chamber BACPAC group. sign. What would the impact be build, but how to do it wisely. Please join me, current Supervi- (I rarely give one!) Vote for Karla Brown for mayor, on you given our precarious clean CityWalk will be built in undevel- sor Scott Haggerty, the Alameda Valerie Arkin and Nancy Allen for water supply, traffic and over- oped spaces in Bishop Ranch, near County sheriff’s and firefighter’s Valerie Arkin! City Council. crowded schools? employers, rather than in existing (unions), all of the Tri-Valley may- —Marilyn Palowitch —Sandy Yamaoda I respect the work of our neighborhoods. ors, and many, many others in

Page 16 • October 23, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY O POST CALENDAR ITEMS AT PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM

TRI-VALLEY HAVEN’S HOLIDAY Halloween PROGRAM Tri-Valley Haven has Charity PET OF THE WEEK transformed it’s program to safely VIRTUAL GHOST WALK 2020 Meet NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE - provide holiday items and food the ghosts of Pleasanton’s past in PLEASANTON CHAPTER The Pleasanton Sweet Stevie to the thousands of residents in this uniquely spooky annual event Chapter of the National Charity Stevie is a 9-month-old economic need by providing pre- held by Museum on Main. This League, Inc. has started its annual Doberman Pinscher puppy. bagged food and gift cards while year the event is moving to Zoom membership drive. Membership He is very sweet and likes to practicing social distancing and as two ghosts guide a virtual tour is open to women with daughters cuddle when he isn’t playing and CDC guidelines. November 23rd of downtown Pleasanton’s most currently in the sixth grade who running. He is house-trained, is designated for a turkey pickup haunted locations. 7 p.m., Oct. 23, reside in Pleasanton. Applications for crate-trained and knows basic and Dec. 12 for holiday gift 24, 31. Visit museumonmain.org. membership are only accepted during commands. He currently weighs giving. For more information visit the annual membership drive from 65 pounds and is a high-energy JOAN’S FARM AND PUMPKIN PATCH trivalleyhaven.org. October through Jan. 15 each year. pup who will need regular Old West town, farm equipment WALK FOR VET VIRTUAL CHALLENGE Contact membershippleasanton@ exercise, activities and training. museum and picnic tables. 10 a.m. 2.2 For 22 Walk for Vets strives to nclonline.org. An adopter experienced with to 6 p.m, Tuesday to Sunday until raise awareness that 22 veterans large breeds is recommended. Oct. 31. Visit joansfarm.com. 4351 are lost to suicide each day. Funds Contact Tri-Valley Animal Mines Rd., Livermore. raised will help bring mental health Food & Drink Rescue at [email protected]. NILES CANYON RAILWAY Celebrate professionals to Las Positas College LIVERMORE DOWNTOWN TVAR October with special railway train in an effort to support mental FUNDRAISER Livermore Downtown rides through the canyon. Oct. health services and to stop suicide Inc. has partnered with Sauced LIVERMORE CITY COUNCIL 24-25. Visit ncry.org. among veterans. Funds will also BBQ and Spirits and The Last Van Aken, widely hailed as one The support services provided by the of the founders of New American Livermore City Council meets the PIRATES OF EMERSON — DRIVE- Word to host an evening of dining Pleasanton Military Families. Oct. Cuisine and winner of the James second and fourth Monday of the THRU HAUNTED HOUSE Batten and live music. Food and beverages 21-Nov. 11. Visit runsignup.com. Beard Award for Best Chef in the month, currently held virtually. 7 p.m., down the hatches, the Pirates will be available to order with a contribution of $40 per person South/Southeast. 4-5 p.m., Oct. Oct. 26. Visit cityoflivermore.net. of Emerson brings a new 29. Visit https://e.givesmart.com/ and can seat up to 4 people at a DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION The adventure for 2020, the drive-thru Festivals events/iF8/. experience at the Alameda County table. Wear a Halloween costume Dublin Planning Commission meets HARVEST MARKET-ALAMEDA COUNTY Fairgrounds. Oct. 22-24, 29-31. and decorate your table. 5:30-7:30, the second and fourth Tuesday of F Visit alamedacountyfair.com. AIRGROUNDS The Harvest Market Oct. 29. Visit www.eventbrite.com. Government the month. Currently held virtually. has secured additional buildings in 7 p.m., Oct. 27. Visit www.dublin. order to allow for space between PLEASANTON PLANNING ca.gov. booths and all staff, vendors and Teens COMMISSION The Pleasanton Concerts D UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Planning Commission meets every UBLIN ILIZA SHLESINGER’S COMEDY customers will be required to wear PLEASANTON VFW 2020 STUDENT masks or acceptable face coverings. second and fourth Wednesday The Dublin Unified School District TAILGATE TOUR With five specials SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION The 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Oct. 23-25. Visit of the month, currently held meets the second and fourth currently streaming, Iliza Shlesinger Pleasanton Veterans of Foreign Tuesday of each month unless harvestfestival.com/pleasanton. Wars has announced two virtually. 7 p.m., Oct. 28. Visit is one of today’s leading comedians cityofpleasantonca.gov. otherwise noted. Open session with fans who create and wear scholarship programs this fall. begins at 5:30. Oct. 27. Visit their own Iliza-inspired swag to her Talks & High school and middle school https://www.dublin.k12.ca.us shows. Her nine-city trek brings her students are invited to participate to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in a themed essay. The deadline is on Oct. 23. Tickets on sale now Lectures Oct. 31. For more information visit at iliza.com. The fairgrounds are HOPE HOSPICE PRESENTS FREE vfw.org/community/youth-and- located at 4501 Pleasanton Ave. GRIEF WORKSHOP Hope Hospice education/youth-scholarships. annually offers a special Handling DRIVE-IN CONCERT EXPERIENCE the Holidays workshop to teach Pleasanton Weekly; PleasantonWeekly. Virtual Events announces a new 995 Fictitious Name healthy coping strategies to help Cooking com; TriValleyViews.com; electronic music drive-in concert Statement DanvilleSanRamon.com the bereaved during this difficult NOW YOU’RE COOKING Join this featuring Boombox Cartel with ConfidenTingz FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT time. Space is limited and currently support from Stuca RemK. 8 virtual culinary event as three Tri- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 573665 held virtually. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 12 The following person doing business as: p.m., Oct. 24. Visit driveins@ Valley restaurant chefs and Culinary File No.: 573194 and Dec. 7. Contact 829-8770. Angel chef Claudia battle it out The following person doing business Pleasanton Weekly; PleasantonWeekly. vitalmanagement.com. as: ConfidenTingz, 5654 Owens Dr., com; TriValleyViews.com; during an exciting regional cooking #103, Pleasanton, CA 94588, County of DanvilleSanRamon.com, 5506 Sunol Blvd., VINEYARD VIBES WITH DAVID competition. 6:30-8 p.m., Oct. 24. Alameda, is hereby registered by the Suite 203, Pleasanton, CA 94566, County VICTOR Former vocalist/guitarist of Seniors Visit culinaryangels.org. following owner: Davina S. Svay, 5654 of Alameda, is hereby registered by the the band Boston, David Victor will EATING FOR WELLNESS Owens Dr., #103, Pleasanton, CA 94588. following owner: Embarcadero Media, The secret CUISINE FOR THE CAUSE offer his own original songs in an Chair the This business is conducted by Davina 450 Cambridge Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306, to lifelong wellness is to form a S. Svay, an Individual. Registrant began California. This business is conducted acoustic set. This virtual concert Love and Wheelchair Foundation healthy daily eating pattern and presents “Cuisine for the Cause” a transacting business under the fictitious by: a Corporation. Registrant began will be recorded live outdoors at business name listed herein August 14, transacting business under the fictitious exercise plan. This presentation very special virtual presentation and Retzlaff Vineyards. 6 p.m., Oct. 25. will provide an explanation of key 2020. Signature of Registrant: Davina S. business name(s) listed herein February Visit livermorearts.org. participation dining experience. Svay, Owner. This statement was filed 15, 2009. Signature of Registrant: William nutrients and tips on making smart Cook along (ingredient list will be with the County Clerk of Alameda on S. Johnson, President. This statement was TRIPLE THREAT - ARIAS AT HOME food choices. 10-11:30 a.m., Oct. sent to you upon participation) September 23, 2020 (Pleasanton Weekly, filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on 29. Visit HopeHospice.com. October 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020.) October 8, 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly, Oct. Livermore Valley Opera presents with award-winning chef, Norman 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 2020.) a Triple Treat of three online Perry Automotive FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Anderson Plumbing concerts. The concerts are 573549 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT free and will premiere on LVO The following person doing business File No.: 573637 YouTube channel. After each as: Perry Automotive, 3282 Shawn Way, The following person doing business as: premiere, the concerts will remain Hayward, CA 94541, County of Alameda, Anderson Plumbing, 4300 Black Ave., is hereby registered by the following #614, Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of on the YouTube Channel for Marketplace Alameda, is hereby registered by the owner: Jack L. Perry, 3282 Shawn Way, repeat viewing. 6 p.m., Oct. 24. Hayward, CA 94541. This business following owner: Sam Anderson, 5752 Visit livermorevalleyopera.com. is conducted by Jack L. Perry, an Twin Creek Court, Antioch, CA 94531. Fundraisers Individual. Registrant began transacting This business is conducted by Sam business under the fictitious business Anderson, an Individual. Registrant began MOONLIGHT AT HOME Dress up The Pleasanton Weekly offers advertising name listed herein January 1, 1999. transacting business under the fictitious business name listed herein March in your favorite party attire and Signature of Registrant: Jack L. Perry, for Home Services, Business Services Owner. This statement was filed with the 18, 2020. Signature of Registrant: Sam join via Zoom to toast, tour, dine County Clerk of Alameda on October 6, Anderson, Owner. This statement was and enjoy a night together to and Employment. 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly, October 16, filed with the County Clerk of Alameda raise funds to support the mission 23, 30, November 6.) on October 8, 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly, October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2020.) and vision of Sunflower Hill. The virtual event will feature a tour of If you wish to learn more about the newly completed Sunflower these advertising options, The Pleasanton Weekly is adjudicated to publish in Hill at Irby Ranch in Pleasanton, a Alameda County. Deadline is Monday at noon. special pre-recorded performance please call 650.223.6582 or email by “America’s Got Talent” winner, Call Gina Channell at 925-600-0840 for assistance Kodi Lee, meal options and [email protected]. with your legal advertising needs. much more. 6-7:30, 10.23. Visit sunflowerhill.org. Pleasanton Weekly • October 23, 2020 • Page 17 A SPECIAL SECTION BY THE PLEASANTON WEEKLY Real Estate FALL 2020 Local market stays red hot Pleasanton homebuying competition: Ready? Set? Make an offer! BY DAVID STARK to 10 purchase offers from potential ven in the middle of a global homebuyers. Epandemic, homes are still Asked how a homebuyer can com- selling quickly in Pleasan- pete in the current low-inventory ton. Why? Supply and demand. and high-priced environment, Hand The homebuyers and sellers who said, “It’s not always the highest offer understand the special nature of that gets accepted. The terms of the the current real estate market will offer can be just as important.” be successful. She explained that homebuyers During last should understand what sellers are month, there looking for, including when they were 40 single- want or need to move. These in- family detached sights can help a buyer craft a suc- homes for sale cessful purchase offer. in Pleasanton Hand said knowing if “the seller compared with needs to get a certain amount of 103 for sale dur- money or are they selling as-is, do ing September David Stark they need a rent-back?” should all 2019. The 61% be factored into the purchase offer drop in choices terms. for homebuyers has increased com- Sellers also need to understand petition and pushed prices higher. the current market dynamics and The median sales price for a set their expectations accordingly. single-family detached home in- Hand said that sometimes, sellers creased $115,000 from $1.15 mil- can ask for whatever they want, but lion during September 2019 to may not always get it. more than $1.26 million during “There is some negotiation going September 2020. on, definitely,” she said. She cited ex- The buyer response to higher pric- amples of sellers accepting requests es was to make offers more quickly. to fix pest damage and other issues. As sales prices increased, the time a Both sides of a real estate transac- home was on the market dropped tion have something in common from an average of 35 days during in this hot market: playing by the last September to 34 days during same, Alameda County Public GETTY IMAGES this September. Health Department rule. The lack of choices, higher prices Hand explained, “The way we and brisk pace of sales isn’t scaring show homes is completely differ- buyers away. ent and buyers have to sign certain The number of pending home forms and make an appointment Pleasanton Pending Sales - March to September sales in Pleasanton increased from with an agent. They understand it’s 50 during September 2019 to 66 not quite business-as-usual.” 90 during September 2020. Pending Buyers are willing to play by the 82 80 sales also increased from August to county rules regarding touring prop- 73 71 September this year. This is notable erties because they want to see what 70 66 because buyers typically leave the they are purchasing. Hand said, “I 60 market during the late summer and know we all have to work in a virtual 51 53 60 51 real estate activity cools during the environment, but I don’t know of 50 49 50 fall. any agent or client who have pur- 40 46 47 This year, buyers are staying in the chased a home sight-unseen.” market later in the year. Sellers also know the process has 30 35 “Low inventory, multiple of- changed to keep all parties safe. 20 fers and homes selling for more Hand said, “Everyone has learned 10 17 than the asking price,” is how Tina to figure out how to work within Hand, 2020 president of the Bay the rules.” Q 0 Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept East Association of Realtors, de- Editor’s note: David Stark is public scribes the current Pleasanton real affairs director for the Bay East — 2020 —2019 estate market. Association of Realtors, headquartered Hand said sellers are receiving up in Pleasanton. Courtesy of Bay East Association of Realtors.

Page 18 • October 23, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly FALL REAL ESTATE 2020

SALES AT A HOME SALES

GLANCE This week’s data represents homes 4222 Bevilacqua Court Toman Family 4233 Sharab Court Muentz Trust to 4236 Grove Court R. & F. Cordeiro to sold during Aug. 10-21 for Pleasanton, Trust to G. & S. Tonkin for $1,450,000 E. Sonsino for $1,215,000 L. & R. Santos for $1,260,000 Pleasanton (Aug. 10-21) Livermore and Sunol. 750 Bonita Avenue Hundley Living 5170 Springdale Avenue J. & E. Suen 3835 Harvard Way Petersen Living Total sales reported: 39 Trust to Janah Investments Inc for to C. & C. Kempaiah for $1,250,000 Trust to Corral Mh LLC for $599,000 $1,000,000 Lowest sale reported: $350,000 Pleasanton 4091 Stanley Boulevard R. & H. 3938 Harvard Court H. Michelsen to Highest sale reported: 3586 Ballantyne Drive Shaw 3508 Carlsbad Court Buettner Trust Doshi to B. & L. Chhetri for $815,000 R. & R. Morton for $829,000 $2,525,000 Living Trust to M. & E. Hojnacki for to G. & T. Zaionz for $650,000 $1,230,000 1211 Summer Court Muise Family 1193 Hillcrest Court Loewe Living Average sales reported: 304 Christina Court D. Macdonough Trust to Blackman Trust for $1,378,000 Trust to N. & D. Olsen for $695,000 $1,207,692 7285 Beaumont Court Mccann to J. & L. Haas for $1,007,000 Family Trust to J. & A. Cyriac for 2290 Via Espada Toombs Trust to J. & 503 Holmes Street Shawver Family 2050 Cotterell Court Reimer Family S. Sepah for $1,200,000 (Aug. 10-21) $2,525,000 Trust to M. & G. Murrieta for $643,000 Livermore Trust to S. & J. Hamlin for $1,225,000 Total sales reported: 75 4190 Casterson Court Pietro Living 2890 Victoria Ridge Court P. Young 216 Junco Avenue Spilman Living Lowest sale reported: $350,000 Trust to X. & T. Lu for $2,350,000 435 Del Sol Avenue M. Zha to D. & J. to A. & M. Glassman for $1,505,000 Trust to H. & S. Barari for $870,000 Barrett for $1,060,000 Highest sale reported: 2392 Corte De La Jara M. & J. 4101 Milton Way Brobst Family Trust $2,100,000 Bechwati to A. & S. Yoo for $1,365,000 569 Gyles Place N. Do to S. & M. Livermore to M. & R. Cruz for $1,400,000 Yanamandra for $1,350,000 1217 Aaron Street Lee Trust to C. & Average sales reported: 4605 Del Valle Parkway A. Nainani 562 Morgan Common P. & D. C. Beck for $705,000 $810,000 to B. & K. Shankarnarayanan for 3802 Kamp Drive Y. Xu to S. & S. Trogdon to L. Sena for $570,000 $1,255,000 Kotha for $1,150,000 1500 Arroyo Road D. & S. Davis to 5563 Oakmont Circle T. & A. Dublin (Aug. 10-21) 2357 Fairfield Court Z. & M. Sendler 3281 Monmouth Court Pozzi Family Lyons Family Trust for $1,312,500 Total sales reported: 48 Mccarrell to N. & V. Vazquez for to H. & C. Zhang for $1,314,000 Trust to A. & S. Pillai for $1,360,000 1191 Bannock Street R. Wei to S. & $830,000 Lowest sale reported: $255,000 655 Neal Street Arron Living Trust to T. Viseu for $778,000 2626 Laramie Gate Circle 1566 Olivina Avenue M. Betancur to Highest sale reported: Somayajula Living Trust to S. & P. L. & D. Farmer for $1,100,000 $1,760,000 1835 Barcelona Street N. & R. Turley P. & M. Lang for $827,000 Gupta for $1,117,000 3710 Oak Brook Court N. Louie to to M. Amini for $792,500.00 Average sales reported: 638 Marsala Court Khandan N. & V. Soni for $1,150,000 3045 Rivers Bend Circle R. Fiore to 2516 Bess Avenue A. & D. Barney to $941,052 Family Trust to P. & A. Ghangurde for M. & P. Ibal for $1,215,000 7705 Oak Creek Court Anderson L. & D. Franco for $1,600,000 $1,328,000 1574 Roselli Drive Wilson-Schrot (Aug. 10-21) Living Trust to H. & C. Wang for Sunol 924 East Mockingbird Lane D. & R. $1,265,000 789 Cardinal Drive Burton Family Trust to R. & B. Williams for $751,000 Total sales reported: 1 Trust to J. & L. White for $692,000 Spencer to R. & S. Paul for $1,885,000 2891 Rutherford Court L. & W. Lowest sale reported: $1,180,000 4763 Orangewood Court J. Martinez 3010 Paseo Granada Reisfelt 1316 Carlton Place L. & J. Wojewski Spence to A. & C. Just for $1,585,000 Highest sale reported: to E. & L. Zazzeron for $1,225,000 Family Trust to Nair Family Trust for to E. & J. Gribben for $1,260,000 $1,180,000 615 Orofino Court Ash Family Trust 2790 San Minete Drive L. & $1,520,000 3074 Chateau Way Branecki Family B. Groebner to J. & K. Lyster for Average sales reported: to J. & A. George for $1,100,000 Trust to M. & R. Bisaha for $1,370,000 $1,300,000 $1,180,000 3420 Pickens Lane R. & H. Jaouni to R. & F. Tonello for $995,000 2103 Raven Road J. Chaudry to D. & L. Ferreira for $1,500,000 2664 Cooper Circle S. & M. Clark to 2127 Shetland Road M. Toscano to Z. San Ramon (Sept. 8-18) 583 Saint John Street Lawrence Living Ottoboni Trust for $1,440,000 & T. Saifee for $756,000 Trust to L. & C. Bailey for $865,000 129 Ray Street S. Arvig to C. & T. Total sales reported: 53 Icard for $571,500 2435 Del Monte Street C. Payton to 4996 Shirley Way K. & N. Sheranian Lowest sale reported: $390,000 4581 Shearwater Road C. & J. Lasala S. & N. Nye for $670,000 to C. & K. Wada for $1,030,000 to Mathew Trust for $1,260,000 3666 Reflections Drive C. & T. Highest sale reported: Yerondopoulos to S. Habtezion for 131 Ganesha Common V. Kot to N. 730 William Drive Coleman Living $2,480,000 3476 Smoketree Commons Drive $910,000 Yee for $672,000 Trust to G. & E. Roussos for $760,000 Average sales reported: #D Maple Living Trust to V. & K. Mayol 386 Garden Common S. & R. $1,287,547 for $540,000 2267 Segundo Court Mccartney 2985 1st Street #1203 A. Syed to S. & Living Trust to Topline Property Wenning to D. Mittelberger for J. Meza for $600,000 Source: California REsource 5221 Springdale Avenue J. Liggins to Solutions LLC for $350,000 $565,000 A. & H. Agrawal for $835,000 See HOME SALES on Page 20

J. ROCKCLIFF LEADERSHIP IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE WILL SOON BECOME SERENO GROUP. We have joined forces with the largest independently owned brokerage in the Bay Area. Founded in 2006, Sereno Group is dedicated to serving the people and communities of the East Bay, Silicon Valley, San Francisco Peninsula, Santa Cruz Coast and Lake Tahoe. Stay tuned for our new branding at the end of 2020.

WWW.SERENOGROUP.COM

Pleasanton Weekly • October 23, 2020 • Page 19 FALL REAL ESTATE 2020 FALL IS THE NEW SPRING 5327 Desiree Avenue K. 5622 Oakmont Circle P. & PENDING CONTINGENT HOME SALES Watkins to M. & C. Satizabal for W. Olmo to K. & M. Garcia for Continued from Page 19 $860,000 $478,000 1005 Dublin Avenue M. & T. 6318 Almaden Way M. 736 North P Street P & J Burgdorf to R. & T. Nahapetian Builders LLC to C. & N. Carey Gates to A. & M. Plowman for for $965,000 $765,000 for $1,100,000 1170 Farmington Way L. & 4233 Bellmawr Drive K. & J. 2157 Palomino Road B. Fraser N. Doko to R. & E. Nanna for to Preston Family Trust for Serrano to W. & R. Lopez for $1,230,000 $1,255,000 $839,000 244 Fennel Way Mikatarian 454 Persimmon Common #5 512 Bernal Avenue Navarro Family Trust to T. & D. Buckner Trust to J. & M. Buffi for A. & B. Lima to S. Fulmer for for $798,000 $725,000 $620,000 5825 Flora Common Lucas 3385 Pestana Way R. & R. 2969 Cabrillo Avenue Mangan Trust to N. Dyal for $885,000 1808 Zenato Place, Ruby Hill 2329 Silver Oaks Lane, Pleasanton Living Trust to C. & D. Osborne Compeau to K. & N. Hinson for 5877 Flora Common A. & $711,000 5 BD + loft, 5.5 BA, 5,643 SF on .46 acre %'%$6)RQDFUH for $735,000 G. Nair to J. & C. Hurd for 0DLQOHYHORIÀFHDQGJXHVWVXLWH 6WDFNLQJJODVVZDOOIRULQGRRURXWGRRUOLYLQJ 837 Camden Common H. $912,000 6344 Pheasant Way M. Haridas to K. & D. Mayer for Chan to P. & P. Aggarwal for 2IIHUHGDW 2IIHUHGDW 314 Garden Common $950,000 $681,000 Kiescewski Trust to K. Pettis for 630 Cedar Drive S. Stewart to $585,000 757 Pine Street S. & J. Mcconnell to K. Goff for JUST LISTED COMING SOON M. Medaglia for $808,000 1270 Gusty Loop #6 C. Chana $525,000 465 Cedar Drive D. & H. to S. & D. Mithbavkar for Woodruff to S. & C. Cheney for $700,000 6179 Saint Andrews Way $897,000 1556 Hollyhock Street Rubay L. Price to S. & V. Malladi for $726,500 5164 Charlotte Way C. Hall to Trust to B. Urs for $685,000 L. & A. Elliot for $976,500 2265 Jeffrey Street L. & A. 897 Tranquility Circle #4 K. & Nguyen to Bekele Living Trust for E. Kotas to P. Gray for $759,000 2055 Charmont Court Green $1,450,000 Leaf Properties LLC to S. & M. 700 Tranquility Circle #3 J. Kamal for $2,100,000 5421 Keeler Court Inderbitzen Vongarvisch to G. & T. La for Family Trust to G. & J. $799,000 3177 Chateau Way #207 P. Woodyard for $1,500,500 Ram to R. Payne for $355,000 1110 Vienna Street Vargas 735 Lido Drive B. Fields to M. Family Trust to X. & V. Wang for 238 Wood Street, #704, Livermore 40901 Cruz Court, Fremont 457 Coleen Street Christine Mcgill for $980,000 $1,235,000 Trust to A. & A. Ashley for 5937 Linwood Common T. %'%$6)VWRU\7RZQKRPH %'%$6)RQDFUH $915,000 95 Windward Common #3 Matteri to A. & R. Hawkins for M. Mckinney to W. Smith for FDUJDUDJHDWWDFKHG:DONWRGRZQWRZQ )8//[email protected] $1,180,000 1235 De Paul Way S. & W. for $350,000 FabulousProperties.net CalDRE#01713497 Sloboda to V. & J. Moth for 1133 Nielsen Lane Bersie Trust $960,000 to A. & T. Grenier for $975,000 Source: California REsource

Linda Futral Kat Gaskins Marti Gilbert Janice Habluetzel Jessica Johnson 925.980.3561 925.963.7940 925.216.4063 925.699.3122 408.455.1697 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] lindafutral.com katgaskins.com compass.com janicetherealtor.com realtybyjessica.com DRE 01257605 DRE 01137199 DRE 01520061 DRE 01385523 DRE 01723385

Jo Ann Luisi Lily McClanahan Kris Moxley Maureen Nokes Linda Traurig 925.321.6104 925.209.9328 925.519.9080 925.577.2700 925.382.9746 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] joannluisi.com compass.com moxleyrealestate.com compass.com lindatraurig.com DRE 01399250 DRE 01975835 DRE 00790463 DRE 00589126 DRE 01078773

Susie Steele Don Faught 925.413.9306 Vice President/Managing Broker [email protected] 925.251.1111 compass.com [email protected] DRE 01290566 DRE 00971395 Your home. Our mission.

#toaWppWdbWpsdVO_lOyOo|dbObMsVOWol_BKOWbsVO world Compass is continuing to expand our California loOpObKOsVodtUVbOzlBosbOopVWlpzWsV_dKB_oap_BWb Pinel Realtors®Û+BoBUdbÛBbM+BKWK3bWdbbsOobBsWdbB_à WMOMJ|dtosOKVbd_dU|ÛpOoyWKOÛBbMBKKOppsdadoO agents in the region, you can now go further in your home search.

Pleasanton/Livermore Valley

Compass is the brand name used for services provided by one or more of the Compass group of the Compass group one or more by provided services for name used Compass is the brand and of California the State by licensed broker estate of subsidiary Compass is a real companies. Number 01079009. License Equal Housing Opportunity laws. abides by BWb/soOOsÛ+_OBpBbsdbÛ Śàà

Page 20 • October 23, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly The strength of a team to help you move.

If you’re thinking about selling your home, now is the time. Call us today to learn how our proven strategies can get you the highest possible price for your home.

Beyond Full Service A Concierge Approach to Real Estate

View our website Scan with your smartphone camera

www.timmcguireteam.com | 925.462.SOLD (7653)

Tim McGuire Mark James Eva Tia Lori Olson Karen Broker Realtor® Realtor® Realtor® Carmichael DRE 01349446 DRE 00697341 DRE 02072764 DRE 02004247 Client Services /timmcguireteam tmcguire1 @owntrivalley /in/owntrivalley

Compass is the brand name used for services provided by one or more of the Compass group of subsidiary companies. Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. WKObpO!taJ{Ooà__aBsOoWB_loOpObsOMVOoOWbWpWbsObMOMTdoWbTdoaBsWdbB_ltoldpOpdb_|BbMWpKdalW_OMTodapdtoKOpMOOaOMoO_WBJ_OJtsVBpbdsJOObyOoWOMà VBbUOpWbloWKOÛKdbMWsWdbÛpB_OdozWsVMoBzB_aB|JOaBMO without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate.

Pleasanton Weekly • October 23, 2020 • Page 21 WE LIST, WE SELL, WE CLOSE!

806 SYCAMORE CREEK WAY, PLEASANTON 5 BD | 5 BA | 4,455 SF Bridle Creek Neighborhood Popular “Hillstar” Model in Desirable “Bridle Creek” Neighborhood! Five JUST LISTED Bedrooms (Downstairs Spacious Guest Suite), Plus Office (6th Bedroom), Large Upstairs Master Suite, Large Bonus/ Media Room, Five Bathrooms, Spacious Gourmet Kitchen, Approximately 4455 Square Feet, Three Car Garage, Premium .35 Acre Lot, Private Rear Grounds with Solar Heated In-Ground Pool & Spa, New Interior & Exterior Paint, New Carpeting, Newer Perimeter Fencing, Premium Location-Enjoy Sycamore Creek Walking Trail. Walk To: Nearby Mission Hills Park, Main Street and Enjoy Downtown Amenities. Five Minutes to Castlewood Country Club, Commuter Friendly South Pleasanton Location. Attendance Area for Award Winning Schools! Don’t Miss This One! OFFERED AT $2,395,000

6322 CORTE ESPERANZA, PLEASANTON 5 BD | 3 BA | 3,091 SF Ponderosa-Country Fair II Highly Upgraded Ponderosa Home in Quiet Court Location! Premium Lot with PENDING Professionally Landscaped Grounds, Private Rear Yard that Includes Pebble Tech Pool & Spa. Five Bedrooms, Downstairs Suite. Bonus Room (5th Bedroom Option), Approximately 3091 Square Feet, Three Fully Remodeled Bathrooms, Large Remodeled Gourmet Kitchen with Custom Cabinets, Wolfe & Subzero Stainless Steel Appliances, Center Island, Stone Countertops. Many Recent Upgrades Including Wood Flooring, Crown Moldings, 3 Car-Garage, Tile Roof. Great Central Location for Access to: BART, Stoneridge Mall, Downtown, Commute & Livermore Wineries! OFFERED AT $1,799,888

This is not intended as a solicitation if your property is currently listed with another broker. The above information, is based on data received from public sources or third parties and has not be independently veriﬁed by the broker, Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty. If important to readers, readers are advised to verify information to their own satisfaction.

Page 22 • October 23, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly ElevateYourWay

Ponderosa Homes

THE RESERVE AT PLEASANT HILL

Discover a home that transcends imagination. With expansive floor plans and highly sought-after features, the luxurious residences by Ponderosa Homes across the Bay Area and Southern California invite you to live the way you’ve always envisioned. From small-town charm to vibrant downtowns, these ideally located new home collections will transform your every expectation.

Visit any of these charming Ponderosa neighborhoods.

LIVERMORE PLEASANT HILL TRACY

THE VINEYARD COLLECTION II THE RESERVE ELISSAGARAY RANCH Single-Family Homes Single-Family Homes Single-Family Homes Approx. 3,230 – 3,490 Sq. Ft. Approx. 2,374 – 3,648 Sq. Ft. Approx. 2,405 – 3,531 Sq. Ft. From the High $1 Millions From the $1 Millions From the High $600,000s 925.460.8900 I Coming 2021 925.200.4587 I Now Selling 925.701.1563 I Now Selling

PLEASANTON PALM DESERT SYCAMORE SAGE Single-Family Homes Single-Family Homes Approx. 2,451 – 3,200 Sq. Ft. Approx. 1,757 – 2,419 Sq. Ft. From the Mid $1.5 Millions From the $400,000s 925.200.1633 I Now Selling 760.984.9026 I Now Selling

Ponderosa Homes reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to pricing, floor plans, features, specifications, exterior color schemes, policies, guidelines, literature, materials, homesites released and plans designated on each homesite without notice or obligation. Porches, windows, garages and courtyards (if available) may vary in size and configuration per plan and elevation. Square footages are approximate. All floor plans, rendering and photography are artists’ conceptions and are not intended to be actual depictions of the buildings, fencing, walks, driveways or landscaping and are not to scale. Model does not reflect racial preference. Home shown does not represent actual homesites. Ponderosa Homes is a licensed California real estate broker, CA DRE license #01257567.

Pleasanton Weekly • October 23, 2020 • Page 23 1562 Foothill Road PLEASANTON 4 BD - 5 BA - 4,708 + 800 Sq Ft Casita - 2+ Acres with Acreage, Private Casita, 13 Car Garage Private Vineyard - 13 Car Garage/RV or Boat Storage Nestled in West Pleasanton, this 4700+ Sq Ft single-story home quietly backs to old-growth Oak trees on over 2 acres. This custom estate is luxuriously appointed with designer glass walls, vaulted ceilings, walls of zWbMdzpdyOo_dd^WbUsVOpstbbWbUlodlOos|ÛBKObsoB_MtB_øpWMOMoOl_BKOÛ BbMBloWyBsOJBsVoddaTdoOBKVJOModdaàę 2VOMOsBKVOM/ BpWsBVBpWspdzbJBsVoddaBbM^WsKVObOssOàę A private boutique of aged Cabernet grapevines are yours to harvest and lOoVBlpOyObMOpWUb|dtodzb_BJO_àę Additionally, this 2+ acre property offers a sparkling, heated pebble tech swimming pool, lighted basketball court, and a decorative vintage water tower, adding to the character and ambiance of this stunning lodlOos|àę You will be amazed by the garage capacity which can store up to 13 cars, a boat or RV. This special home offers something for every MWpKoWaWbBsWbUJt|Ooàę Call today for your private showing. New Price - $3,800,000

WALNUT GROVE 17396 Grand Island Road Waterfront Property 3 BD - 2 BA, 1,708 +/- SqFt Paradise Found just outside the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento areas. As you cross the small bridge, you are welcomed onto the private island, where the busy-ness of life seems to melt away. Imagine a place where JdBsWbUÛplOKsBKt_BoptbpOsyWOzpÛBbMpVWbUJOKdaO|dtobOzbdoaB_à This custom home is raised and overlooks the Sacramento River with 50 feet of waterfront property, complete with owned-solar, private well, and pOlsWKà2VWpVdaOzW__JOKdaO|dtopVO_sOoÛ|dtodBpWpÛ|dtoVdaOødTKOÛ and your favorite place to be. If you've been thinking about making a change to a simpler way of being, this just might be the nudge you've been waiting for. Paradise Found! Listed at $1,140,000 “Kris Moxley was amazing. … We selected her as our listing agent and Real Estate, the 2020 Election, and You could not be more pleased with the result.” In this year of surprises coming one after the other, the election, which brings us to the next point. — Steve R. (Seller) and now as we prepare for election time, you may be • Demand for spaceę÷ę doOlOdl_OsVBbOyOoBoO_OBobWbU wondering how the upcoming election could impact real and working from home, facilitating the demand for more estate activity. As you'll see below, there are several market space. yBoWBJ_OpBbMMBsBWbMWKBsWbUsVBsęhomebuying is still on • Low rates make upgrading even more appealing÷ę “Thank you Kris Moxley! Kris knows the rise and will remain positive. The Fed still has rates at unprecedented lows, making her business, and her experience For example: Jt|WbUBbMoObBbKWbUBVBoMJBoUBWbsdlBpptlà • Less people changing their plansę÷ębBoOKObsptoyO|Û_Opp and reputation give her a big home • Historically, elections have minimal impact on activity÷ than 22% of buyers and sellers said the upcoming election O_MBMyBbsBUOàĄ Market analyses have looked at home sales in past is impacting their plans to buy or sell. That number is presidential election years over the last 40 years. Sales — Matt W. (Seller) BKstB__|ęless than this time last yearÛęzVObWspBsBsŇà typically dip 1.5% in December and bounce back by 1.5% in Changes in housing and location preferences as a result of January. the pandemic seem to be outweighing anything to do with ę“Kris Moxley is the consummate Real Estate professional. … She attended to all of the details and 5834 Corte Margarita - PENDING PLEASANTON exceeded all of my expectations.” 3 BD - 2 BA, 1,882 +/- SqFt - 11,039 +/- SqFt Lot PENDING - 20 Offers Over Asking —Nancy B. (Seller) 2VWpUdoUOdtp O_+oBMdVdaOoOKOWyOMdTTOopzWsVWbsVOopsKdtl_O of days being on the market, and is about to make someone's dreams come true. This spacious lot boasts its own custom pizza oven, and is great for relaxing with family, as well as the perfect setting to entertain outdoors. With its quiet court location, desirable neighborhood, and proximity to neighborhood parks, award-winning schools, and all- sVWbUpø+_OBpBbsdbÛzOKBbKOosBWb_|pOOzV|sVWpMWMbĆs_Bps_dbUàę Listed at $1,300,000

Kris Moxley DANVILLE 391 Glen Arms Drive - PENDING PENDING - Multiple Offers Over Asking 3 BD - 3 BA - 2,104 +/- SqFt - 25,850 +/- SqFt lot 925.519.9080 moxleyrealestate.com This property, located near the heart of Danville near downtown, backs to a creek, mature trees, and a setting of utter tranquility. The spacious lot offers DRE 00790463 many options to expand or build a separate unit, creating your own dream 900 Main Street, home. A classic breezeway entry welcomes you with a lovely shade tree, Pleasanton, CA 94566 BJoWK^Kdtos|BoMÛBbMKd_doTt__BbMpKBlWbUàBoMzddMddopUoBKOsVO homes' bedrooms and formal dining area, and the living room has a private patio opening to the rear yard. The home offers dual pane, large picture windows, and well as central air, as well as a generous side yard access, detached garage, and premium lot. Listed at $1,315,000

Compass is the brand name used for services provided by one or more of the Compass group of subsidiary companies. Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing #lldostbWs|_BzpàWKObpO!taJOoà__aBsOoWB_loOpObsOMVOoOWbWpWbsObMOMTdoWbTdoaBsWdbB_ltoldpOpdb_|BbMWpKdalW_OMTodapdtoKOpMOOaOMoO_WBJ_OJtsVBpbdsJOObyOoWOMà VBbUOpWbloWKOÛKdbMWsWdbÛ sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate.

Page 24 • October 23, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly