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Page 2ÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Paid Advertisement AROUND Treating and Beating PLEASANTON BY JEB BING Migraines Migraine headaches affect over 35 million men, women and children in the United States "LINDS 3HADES alone and that number is increasing as time goes on. Nearly one in four households includes someone with migraines. Approximately 18% of American women and 6% of men suffer posted on the city’s Website. 3HUTTERS Experience from migraine. What is not well known is that approximately 10% of school aged children As for boosting retail sales down- also suffer from migraine. town, the PDA, its Downtown Vi- AND MOREx Pleasanton tality Committee and the Economic Non-migraine sufferers do not realize how seriously painful and debilitating a migraine Vitality Committee are working headache can be. More than 90% of migraine patients are unable to work or function task force, several com- with consultants to promote Pleas- Over 20 years of normally during an attack. Every 10 seconds, someone in the United States goes to an mittees, the Pleasanton anton more aggressively, Early bird emergency room with a headache or migraine. Migraine ranks in the top 20 of the world’s ADowntown Association and specials and pajama-dressed shop- s %XCEPTIONAL most disabling medical illnesses. the city’s Economic Development pers and store owners have already #USTOMER 3ERVICE Traditional medical treatments include drugs such as Imitrex, Maxalt, Cafergot, Fiorinal and Director Pamela Ott have been added to pre-Christmas sales with Fioricet can help combat a migraine once it has begun, however these medications do not meeting regularly over the past more to come. But it’s after Christ- s (IGHEST 1UALITY prevent migraines or even address the cause of the headache. 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Jay Galvin, man- Research in the fields of alternative medicine has discovered that most headaches, borhood centers off Hopyard and aging director of digi-Assist, Ltd., including migraine are caused by one or a combination of the following: Santa Rita roads and Sunol Boule- We also do… and a member of the EVC, suggests s !BNORMAL PRESSURE ON THE NERVES AND MENINGES AT THE BASE OF THE SKULL vard are holding their own as the putting a billboard or two along UÊ ÕÃÌÊ À>«iÀià business community slowly eases Hwy 101 on the Peninsula with the s !LLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES TO CERTAIN FOODS AS WELL AS STIMULI SUCH AS LIGHT SOUND AND its way out of a recession, but the words: “Experience Pleasanton.” UÊ ÌÀâ>Ì barometric pressure that serve as a major trigger for migraines. crowds of shoppers aren’t filling the He’d do the same at the Oakland UÊ,i«>Àà s 4OXICITY OF THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS streets as they’re doing in Walnut Airport and along El Charro Road Fortunately, recent technologies have been developed that can address and correct all Creek or in the Stoneridge Shop- when Livermore’s Paragon Outlet three of the above migraine triggers. What is even more promising to the migraine suffer is ping Center. Night life, though bet- Center opens next fall. that these treatments do NOT involve the use of harmful drugs. ter than it’s been in several years, Galvin points to the quaint, yet is still limited to only a few long- highly profitable, retail centers in For a limited time, James Stalker, DC, located by Stoneridge Mall is offering a complete popular destinations on or near Carmel and Solvang, two destina- migraine evaluation that includes an in-depth consultation about your headaches, a unique, north Main Street. Those who go tions that draw shoppers from the 925.462.1207 painless pressure point relief test that has been shown to shut down a headache in just to Livermore or other nearby cities Bay Area, including Pleasanton. Al- Showroom and Factory minutes, a comprehensive food allergy evaluation to determine which, if any of the foods you complain that too many Pleasanton though our downtown may never are eating may be triggering your headaches and a customized treatment plan specifically located at 4225 Stanley Blvd for your own unique condition designed to correct the root cause of your headaches. restaurants, bars and even Tully’s at have that same nostalgic pull, we near downtown Pleasanton Main and Angela streets close by 10 have a far better unhurried shop- The normal fee for this evaluation is $125, but for a limited time Dr Stalker is offering the entire p.m. when the good times are just ping and dining atmosphere than exam for only $25 to those who would like to reduce or eliminate their migraines. A limited starting in other locations. the crowded hectic pace of Walnut www.window-ology.com number of appointments are available, so call 925-243-7168 today for your appointment. The Downtown Hospitality Creek. Galvin points out that in For more information please visit www.nrc.md and also www.allergyreliefcenters.com Guidelines Task Force held its Meet- some cities, smaller merchants co- Contractor’s License #904282 ing #2 last night to review a volu- ordinate coupon campaigns where minous packet of suggestions and shoppers and diners can redeem RPM MORTGAGE list of locations that should make certificates worth $20 or more for any city proud. It shows that we every $200 they spend. Why not now have 33 bars and restaurants do the same here? that serve wine or stronger drinks, The EVC, which represents all including Barone’s, Redcoats British business activity in Pleasanton, is TOM Pub and Restaurant, Main Street LEW working on “brand statements” to DICK Brewery, Blue Agave and the newly- enhance Pleasanton’s image as “an opened Handles Gastropub, to name extraordinary place to experience.” FRED EUGENE Which Darlene Crane did your Home Loan? just five. 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Page 4ÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Main Street kicks off holiday season Enjoy Community Band concert with parade, tree-lighting tomorrow The Pleasanton Community Special guest Santa Claus will help mayor flick switch to light up the night Concert Band’s Holiday Con- cert is at 2 p.m. Sunday at BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI hundreds of Cub Scouts and Brownies, local car the Hometown Holiday Celebration. the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 The Pleasanton parade and tree-lighting festivi- clubs and dog clubs. “In 1997, we had 400 parade participants — Railroad Ave. This year’s concert ties tomorrow don’t just celebrate the holidays, Pleasanton’s popular Balloon Platoon will 30 entries equating to 400 people in the parade is called “December — Remem- said event chairman Brian Dutchover. Businesses be returning, and the Bay Area Ghostbusters — and maybe 3,000 spectators,” Dutchover said. ber?” and will feature “Remem- and other groups participate in the Hometown are participating for the first time. Santa Claus “This year we will have 3,000 people in the pa- ber Pearl Harbor,” “Chanukah Holiday Celebration to show their community brings up the rear as the parade’s grand finale. rade and 20,000-30,000 people spectating.” Is Here,” “The Sounds of Christ- spirit, pride and appreciation for Pleasanton. Community groups, such as the high school The event committee of 12 volunteers and mas” in addition to more tradi- “Anybody from the community can partici- booster clubs, will offer food and beverages 12 city staff members begins meeting in June. tional selections of music from pate,” Dutchover said, “but the entry has to be along the parade route, and some businesses About 100 volunteers are needed the day of the the holiday season. of a holiday theme.” will do giveaways. event, Dutchover noted; to find out more, visit The concert is free, though Both Amador Valley and Foothill high school The city of Pleasanton had been running the www.hometownholiday.com. donations are appreciated. marching bands take part, and this year it’s Ama- tree-lighting for about 30 years when, in 1997, The parade starts at 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Doors will open at 1:40 p.m. To dor’s turn to lead the parade. Neighborhoods it took over the parade, which had been pre- Rose Hotel and proceeds down Main Street learn more about the Pleasanton and families participate, many with imagina- sented by the Pleasanton Downtown Associa- Community Concert Band, visit tive floats, along with horse entries, as well as tion. The two events combine each December as See PARADE on Page 7 www.pleasantonband.org or call 846-5897. City pool renovations New charge Pleasanton is planning ex- tensive renovations to the city’s Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Cen- added against ter in 2012 to upgrade the pool filtrations system and to replace pool decking that has become teen arrested in cracked and irregular. During renovations, the 50- double stabbing meter pool used for lap swim- ming, water aerobics and compe- Remains held on $260,000 bail titions will remain open, accord- ing to the city, but the smaller BY GLENN WOHLTMANN 25-meter pool, the diving pool The teen charged in a September double and the activity pool with the stabbing near Village High School now faces an waterslide will be affected. The attempted murder charge. city will finalize a schedule for Victor Garcia, 16, was originally charged with the work after the design is com- two counts of assault with a deadly weapon in pleted and a contractor selected. the stabbing of Cameron “CamCam” Gipson and Dawayne Barnes. Lab geochemist The two were stabbed with a knife from Vil- lage’s home economics class in a confrontation honored GLENN WOHLTMANN that grew out of an earlier dispute between oth- Lawrence Livermore National ers at the school that led to Gipson’s girlfriend Laboratory Geochemist Tom Mid-Eastern dance meets Western audience being suspended. Guilderson has been named a Hala Fauzi of San Jose demonstrates her belly dancing technique to women in a recent show at the The attempted murder charge, in the stabbing winner of the Department of En- Pleasanton Library. Fauzi is from Egypt and said she began giving classes after realizing that some of Gipson, was added Monday during a second ergy’s Ernest Orlando Lawrence schools don’t teach all the styles she learned in the Middle East. Pleasanton resident Jamie Kowa- day of Garcia’s preliminary hearing in Alameda Award, Energy Secretary Ste- hara, among her students who performed, said, “I wanted to take lessons from her because they’re County Superior Court in Pleasanton. ven Chu announced earlier this the most authentic.” At the end of the performance, members of the audience were invited to join “The location of the injury shows he was aim- week. Guilderson is being hon- in the dancing — and they did. ing for a vital organ of Mr. Gipson,” prosecutor ored for ground-breaking radio- Connie Campbell told Judge Jacob Blea III. “I carbon measurements of corals, believe it has been proven more likely than not advancements in understanding that is what the defendant wanted.” the paleo-history of ocean cur- Defense attorney Thomas Knutsen said there rents and ocean processes reveal- Car thefts show recent jump was no proof that Garcia had armed himself ing past climate variability, and that day. the explanation of how physical Thieves choosing Acuras and Hondas “They’re asking you to speculate that knives and biogeochemical oceanic pro- were available that date and that Mr. Garcia cesses affect the global carbon Car thefts in Pleasanton have spiked re- “The other ones just seem to be car thefts. had access to them on that date,” Knutsen told cycle. cently, with Hondas and Acuras being targeted They seem to be recovered in the usual places: the judge. Guilderson’s climate research more for what’s inside than the car itself. Modesto, Stockton, some in Hayward or Oak- However, Campbell said Garcia had been told has centered around document- Those cars are being stolen, then dumped land. They end up headed over the hill in by Village Principal Greg Giglio to leave directly ing and understanding natural a few blocks away, said Pleasanton police Sgt. either direction,” Schlehuber said. after school, and that the teen had a home eco- climate variability with a focus Kurt Schlehuber, who suspects thieves are The Vintage Hills neighborhood has been a nomics class after that meeting. Campbell said on tropical-extra-tropical connec- using shaved keys. popular target for the thefts, as has Stoneridge it was unlikely that Garcia had been carrying a tions in the oceanic and terrestrial “My explanation when people do that, the Shopping Center. knife he’d previously taken from the school and realm. He is the 28th current or real purpose is to steal items from the car but He said there may have been a recent jump, was bringing with him every day. former LLNL employee to receive they don’t want to do it at the house,” Schle- but for the year, the total number of thefts is Blea recessed the court for about 20 min- an E.O. Lawrence Award. huber said. “The cars and the years they were consistent with past years. utes to consider Campbell’s request to add the taken, it’s very easy to use a shaved key ... it “I noticed that we were having some charge before ruling in favor of the prosecu- takes a few seconds.” more,” Schlehuber said, adding, “On average tion. He then ruled there was probable cause Corrections A shaved key has been filed or ground for the year, we’re very close to where we for a trial to be held and sent the case to Supe- The story “On stage for the down and often works on older model Japa- were last year.” rior Court in Hayward, which handles felony Holidays” in the Nov. 25 issue nese cars where the locks are worn. In 2010, 83 vehicles were reported stolen in prosecutions. should have said that Valley Nine cars were reported stolen between Nov. Pleasanton. By comparison, in 2010, Livermore The new attempted murder charge carries Dance Theatre is presenting 9 and Nov. 28. police reported 151 vehicle thefts, Dublin had a maximum penalty of life with the possibil- “The Nutcracker” for the fourth The recent trend targeting Acuras and Hon- 72, and San Ramon had 76. ity of parole. The two counts of assault with decade. das is a bit different than the usual thefts. 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Custom Care Pharmacies in Pleasanton Martial arts training allows and San Ramon welcome all major insurance pharmacist to fight off attacker plans in 2012 including Express Scripts Former employee charged with attempted murder Celebrating 40 Years in Pleasanton Prescription Compounding Diabetic Supplies Home Delivery Durable Medical Products Bilingual Services Family Owned BY GLENN WOHLTMANN Glover approached the counter, stood over him and attempted to A Danville man is in custody on asked Ho if he recognized him and stab him two more times, accord- an attempted murder charge in a removed his mask. Ho told police ing to police, who said Glover then Nov. 5 attack on his former employ- the behavior was suspicious but he fled the pharmacy, leaving Ho with er, according to a Pleasanton police was comfortable with Glover, who a five-inch incision in his neck. who said the would-be victim’ mar- had worked for him for four years After the investigation was com- 4271 First Street | Pleasanton 124 Market Place | San Ramon tial arts training saved him. until he was fired a year ago. pleted, a warrant was sought for (In Pleasant Plaza) 925.846.4455 (next to Nob Hill) 925.830.0555 Benjamin Glover, 27, was ar- Glover asked to speak with Ho Glover and he was arrested at his 9am-7pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat 9am-7pm Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm Sat rested Nov. 22 in connection with who invited him back to the office home in Danville. Glover was the stabbing of Henry Ho. of the pharmacy. After a five-min- booked at Santa Rita Jail where he www.pleasantoncustomcare.com www.sanramoncustomcare.com Ho was attacked by Glover in- ute conversation, Glover attacked is currently in custody. Our name is our commitment. side his store, Medicap Pharmacy, Ho, without provocation or motive, Notification of the arrest was de- in the 1900 block of Santa Rita by stabbing Ho in the neck with layed due to the sensitive and com- Road, police said. Ho, owner and a knife or a similar small cutting plex nature of the investigation, pharmacist at Medicap, said that instrument the release says. police said. Anyone with informa- on the morning of Nov. 5, Glover Ho’s quick reflexes and martial tion that may aid in the ongoing entered the store wearing a hoodie arts training enabled him to fend investigation is urged to contact over his head and a medical sur- off the attack, police said. After Ho the Pleasanton Police Department geon’s mask on his face. deflected the first attack, Glover at 931-5100. N Men’s Haircut Kid’s Haircut $ 99 $ 99 Special 9 Special 9 With coupon only. With coupon only. Not valid with other offers. Not valid with other offers. Expires 12.31.11 Expires 12.31.11 SPCA sponsoring Home for the Holidays Women’s Haircut $ 00 OFF Special $ 99 5 15 Color Highlight Families urged not to surrender pets this season *Long hair extra With coupon only. With coupon only. Not valid with other offers. Not valid with other offers. East Bay SPCA is holding a Home Lindquist said. Expires 12.31.11 Expires 12.31.11 for the Holidays campaign Dec. She recalled one cat that was sur- 1-30, with the goal of placing 200 rendered because he had accidents 925-417-1635 or more animals with permanent outside his litter box. It turns out a 5410 Sunol Blvd. #4, Pleasanton new families. bladder stone was causing the issue Walk Ins Welcome M-F 9:30am-6:30pm • Sat 9:30pm-6pm • Sun 9:30am-5:30pm “The East Bay SPCA has a large and it was easily removed. Haircuts - Facials - Waxing - Highlights - Perms and more variety of wonderful dogs and cats “Oftentimes, minor behavioral in need of good, loving homes,” said issues are related to treatable medi- East Bay SPCA Executive Director cal conditions that don’t cost a lot Allison Lindquist. “Shelter animals of money to fix. We counsel fami- make great pets and deserve a home lies and work with them to seek a for the holidays and beyond.” solution that benefits the animal For this month, East Bay SPCA and doesn’t empty their wallet,” has teamed up with Pet Food Ex- Lindquist said. press, which will provide $10 gift East Bay SPCA has a full service DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? cards for the first 250 adopters. veterinary clinic, an animal behav- “We encourage the entire fam- ior help line, dog training classes ily to spend time with the dog or and boarding available to the pub- IT’S THE FOOTHILL OPTOMETRIC GROUP cat they are interested in adopt- lic. Lindquist urges people who are ing to help ensure a good match,” Chantal Picard (left) and Nicole Hen- thinking of giving up their pets WINTER STYLESHOW Lindquist said. “Choosing to share riquez of El Cerrito adopt Stellar the to use resources like these before your life with an animal requires day before Thanksgiving from the East dropping off their pet off at a shelter. DECEMBER 8th 4:OOPM TO 7:30PM careful consideration and a com- Bay SPCA. As a puppy Stellar was During the month of December, the mitment to that pet that goes far found in a pile of trash with two bro- Vet Clinic will offer $10 off a vet beyond the holidays.” ken legs and one had to be amputat- exam for pets 8 years and older. The holidays can be a wonderful ed. Nonetheless he was cheerful from The adoption center in Dub- time of the year, but they can also the start, wagging his tail and enjoying lin, 4651 Gleason Drive, is open be a stressful time for animals and belly rubs. Picard and Henriquez fell in from 1-8 p.m. Wednesday through families, Lindquist noted. While love with him and admired his zest for Thursday; and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. some people are looking to add a life, even with only three legs. Friday-Sunday. Animals can also be new pet to their household, others seen at www.eastbayspca.org. Call COME SEE THE LATEST EYEWEAR BY drop their unwanted pets off at ani- families that are thinking of giving 479-9670. mal shelters, so shelter workers are up their pet. Cat adoptions are $50 and dog KOALI OGA AND LIGHTEC especially busy this time of year. “It’s sad but we do see people adoptions are $125. Older animals “Sometimes it seems like for giving up their dog or cat this or those with a medical condition SHOW DISCOUNTS, GIFT WITH PURCHASE, FOOD AND FUN! every animal that gets adopted, time of year because they’re leav- have lower adoption fees. 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PARADE tchover said. “The parade takes council in attendance,” Dutchover Continued from Page 5 approximately an hour and a half said. “There will be a special guest or so. Immediately afterward we appearance by Santa Claus, who Serving the Tri-Valley for 28 years to the Veterans Memorial Build- have the tree-lighting ceremony.” will assist the mayor in lighting the ing. Announcers will be at the Pleasanton musician and vocalist tree.” US Bank, at the Museum on Main Don Lewis will perform, as will the Together they will pull down a 463-2150 under the Pleasanton Arch, and Pleasanton Cooltones, a brass jazz huge lever and the evergreen in 6155 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 100, Pleasanton in front of the Valley Community ensemble, and there will be a com- front of the museum will light up (at the corner of Stoneridge & Franklin, between Hopyard & I-680) Bank. munity sing-along. the December night. Then it will “There are plenty of places for “It will be emceed by Mayor officially be the Christmas season in people to watch and listen,” Du- Jennifer Hosterman with all the Pleasanton. N Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊU Page 7 NEWS Are you paying too GENERATIONS Northern California as do their STABBING much for COBRA? Continued from Page 6 children, grandchildren and Continued from Page 5 Or do you just need individual, senior, family or great-grandchildren. group health coverage at affordable rates? Division. The children attended Davidson noted that her moth- a deadly weapon, can each carry Call Today to save money! Pleasanton Grammar School and er’s childhood was interesting in a sentence of up to four years in Ask about my low rates for life insurance. Amador Valley High. part because she helped her fa- state prison. Garcia is also charged “When we went to elementary ther, a farmer, deal with the out- with inflicting great bodily injury, Charlene Beasley school in Pleasanton, we were the side world, since he could neither which could carry an additional Lic#0C26292 only Portuguese children,” Davison hear nor speak. sentence of three years, of com- remembered. “Others came after us “Mother, being the oldest, when mitting a violent felony, which Beasley Insurance Services that had children our age.” a young child would go with him could add another three years, In 1969, Maria and John moved to communicate. All his children and under a state statute that 925-803-9799 to a home off Valley Avenue, understood him. They had signs prohibits plea bargaining in some www.beasleyinsurance.com where Maria still lives although for different people, friends or violent crimes. John died in 1983. neighbors, their own homemade Gipson’s father Byron has been “She comes from real hardy sign language,” Davidson said. lobbying for the additional charge Plans genes. She has longevity on her “The amazing thing to me was he since the Sept. 15 stabbing. side,” Davison said. “My mother and his wife were able to connect, “Cam is damaged for life and as low as is the oldest in a family of six and court and then get married.” this guy may go to prison for a they are all over 80 now. Only Although, she pointed out, the long time. I’m not the kind of per- one has passed away, at 90.” island was small so they knew son that wants to ruin a person’s 00 Maria’s siblings immigrated each other growing up. life. God said to forgive,” Byron perper after she did, and they live in “He was a great dancer,” she Gipson said Tuesday in an inter- $61$55 month added. “He sensed the music with view. “I think we need to send a his feet.” message to these kids that you can *Based *Basedon HealthNet on HealthNet PPO Although Maria has some pa- ruin your life by bad decisions. Optimum Advantage 4500 ralysis due to a stroke, Davidson Cam made a bad decision by going OptimumSingle AdvantagePlan for Singles 4500age 25 “Like” us on Single Plan for Males age 25 said, her mother’s mind is sharp up there and (Garcia) made a bad and she is able to do many things decision by stabbing him.” Free Quote go to www.beasleyinsurance.com — such as hold her 2-month-old Byron Gipson is also worried great-great-granddaughter. N about his son’s continued safety. He said a member of the South Side Riders gang — the same gang that his son testified had threatened him at Amador Valley High School — attended the preliminary hear- ing. He also said his son had been threatened near his home, and that he is dealing with anxiety as well as medical issues. Monday’s hearing was compli- cated by several sidebars and off- the-record discussions in Blea’s chambers after Knutsen asked to cross-examine Barnes. “Self defense is the issue to be addressed here,” Knutsen told the judge. Blea, however, invoked a trial rule, deciding that Knutsen was not legally allowed to use Barnes’ testimony for to gain information to bolster his defense, even though Barnes refused to speak to a de- fense investigator. Garcia remains held on $260,000 bail. He was dressed in a blue Alameda County jail sweatshirt and tan slacks with a shackle chained to his waist. The 16-year-old said little dur- ing his appearance, but was patted on the shoulder by Knutsen before being led back to jail. Garcia has been scheduled for a Dec. 12 hearing at the Hayward + * Hall of Justice. N & / 0 , " $+", 1 $- ,* #.$ 2
31 & & CAR THEFT #.$ Continued from Page 5 * # / * Auto theft numbers have trended 4 down over the last five years, with * * 0 95 stolen in 2009, 114 in 2008, 133 in 2007, and 141 in 2006. Given the time of year, more cars are likely to be chosen for break- 567$ 8<5) $= <)8! * ins than thefts (see police bulletin, #76899 #768<< ! #7689< page 11), prompting Schlehuber 7(86(99()) 7(869>)9)) 7(889))()) to give what’s become an annual : : ; $ ? % warning about presents and cars. “A lot of stuff has been taken from cars at the mall since Thanks- giving,” he said. “Don’t leave pack- ! " # $ %!&'() # * ages in you car. Don’t drop them off % $+", $- () '() . &$+", . &$+", . & and go back in the mall.” * $+", . & * —Glenn Wohltmann
Page 8ÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Business News Edited by Jeb Bing Convention bureau hires new executive director Grant Raeside has more than 20 years’ experience in event planning, marketing
G. Grant Raeside, a veteran in man of organization’s 14-member the event planning and marketing board of directors. “His experience fields, has been hired as the new with membership organizations executive director of the Tri-Valley and event planning brings a fresh Convention & Visitors Bureau, and exciting approach moving for- which is based in Pleasanton and ward.” serves five cities in the Tri-Valley Raeside acknowledged that his region. new role is to focus on building the He succeeds Amy Blaschka, who Tri-Valley CVB. left the organization earlier this “Our mission is quite clear: Mar- year. ket and sell the Tri-Valley as a com- Raeside brings more than 20 petitive meeting, event and tour- years of management, marketing, ism destination,” he said. “In the public relations and event planning next 90 days we will have a more experience to the CVB. Previously proactive sales department and a he was executive director of the results-driven marketing and pub- Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers lic relations plan that together will Alliance, and before that at the San increase visitor-related economic Luis Obispo Vintners Association. impact to the Tri-Valley region.” During his tenure at Sonoma Val- The Tri-Valley CVB is partially ley, he is credited with doubling the subsidized by the cities of Pleas- revenues of the organization and anton, Livermore, Dublin, San establishing new and innovative Ramon and Danville. It works to programs that continue today. attract organizations to hold their “The energy and guidance Grant conventions here and to encour- brings to the Tri-Valley CVB allows age tourists and others in the San us to focus on building strong rela- Francisco Bay region to visit the tionships with stakeholders and to Tri-Valley. enhance the marketing and public For more information, sign on to relations efforts for the region,” the organization’s Website at www. said Kevin Goebel, who is chair- trivalleycvb.com. N
Brent Chaney retiring from Valley Community Bank 40-year banking veteran leaving Pleasanton bank he helped start
Brent Chaney, one of the original where he served two terms as presi- organizers and a founder of Valley dent, and was president of the Community Bank, will retire today board of directors for The Founda- as senior vice president and man- tion for Axis Community Health. ager of the Pleasanton office. Undecided about a career path A graduate of UC at Davis and after college, Chaney took the ad- a U.S. Air Force veteran, Chaney vice of a professor, Hoy Carman, began his banking career in 1973 who suggested he try banking. “He with Wells Fargo Bank. His pro- said, ‘I think you’d be good at it’,” fessional experience includes con- remembers Chaney. “He must have sumer and commercial banking, been right because I stayed 40 mortgage lending, retail banking years. I’ve enjoyed being involved and financial product sales manage- with a wide variety of businesses ment in several locations through- and industries. Every day is differ- out Northern California. Before ent. It has always been an interest- coming to Valley Community Bank, ing job and it’s been gratifying to which he helped organize in 1998, help people and assist businesses he spent 16 years with Wells Fargo in achieving their goals.” Bank and served in management Chaney and his wife plan to spend positions at three other banks, in- more time with their grandchildren cluding U.S. Bank. and tackle household projects at He also was an active 13-year their home in Walnut Creek, where member of The Network Exchange, they have lived for 25 years. N
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nal to St. John. It also would help to have Angela and Spring streets THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY LETTERS one way. EDITORIAL Pleasanton To enhance Saturday and Sunday Busybody mayor downtown activities the Task Force Weekly might want to check out progress As state prisoners move to Santa Rita Dear Editor, that has been made in Niles since the Jail, more state funding needs to follow PUBLISHER The editorial in the Nov. 25 Niles Railway improved its rail line Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 Pleasanton Weekly is spot on re- into town. If Pleasanton permitted he Alameda County Board of Supervisors has unanimous- EDITORIAL garding our busybody mayor. No the Niles Railway to continue north ly passed the Public Safety Realignment Implementation doubt Jennifer Hosterman has fu- to Neal Street more activity could Editor Plan presented by the county’s Community Corrections Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 ture political aspirations after com- take place in our downtown, espe- T pleting her term as mayor of Pleas- cially with the Firehouse Theater and Partnership (CCP). The plan, necessitated by the state’s new law Managing Editor anton. She certainly is entitled to all the fine restaurants. With proper that shifts responsibility for lower level felony offenders from Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 her personal opinion on National cooperation Niles Railway might be the state to the counties, is both innovative and progressive in Online/Community Editor Energy Policy but is not empow- interested in hosting a dinner/drama seeking to ensure public safety, reduce recidivism and promote Jessica Lipsky, Ext. 229 ered to speak for the community train between P-town and Niles. community-based alternatives to incarceration. Reporter on a subject so vital to the future Over the years many of these In recommending approval of the plan, Supervisor Nate Miley, Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 prosperity of our Country suggestions by some of the old- whose district includes Pleasanton, praised the Alameda County Editorial Assistant California has painted itself into timers have been downplayed by Amory Gutierrez, Ext. 221 a corner on the matter of green- city councils and city managers, so partnership for crafting an ambitious plan to address the needs Contributors house gas, thanks to environmental little has changed, but with new of the distinct new populations to be served under realignment Jay Flachsbarth activists like the mayor. Only time people and the Downtown Task — those released from state prison to community supervision Jerri Pantages Long will tell what the future may hold Force there is still hope. and now to be held at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. The new law Kerry Nally for the once great State of Califor- Howard Neely also affects those who previously would have been sent to state ART & PRODUCTION nia as businesses leave the state in prison upon conviction for specified crimes, as well as a major- Lead Designer search of a friendlier business envi- A little warmer tonight Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 ronment and cheaper energy cost. ity of parole violators. The Alameda County plan emphasizes the strategic use of Designers Robert C. Bush Dear Editor, Lili Cao, Ext. 120 Thank you so much for sharing resources and programming to provide targeted services to the Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 Ideas for downtown the plea for clothing for homeless larger jail population based on an individualized assessment of veterans with your contacts. Over risks and needs. Local authorities emphasized that the county ADVERTISING Dear Editor, 350 veterans were served at the Proj- Account Executives has the right combination of supervision, services, support and Carol Cano, Ext. 226 Reading about Pleasanton’s ect Homeless Connect and the VA opportunities in this plan to make it successful. Downtown Task Force should give Clinic in San Francisco event on Nov. Lorraine Guimaraes, Ext. 234 us hope for a 2012 vitalization, 9, and every item that was donated To ensure that success, the county’s CCP executive committee Karen Klein, Ext. 122 Matt Massaro, Ext. 123 but some Task Force Groups get was gratefully received. Thanks to includes top-ranked law enforcement, legal and public support stymied. I’ve been on the Kottinger the generosity of so many people in individuals. They are Alameda County’s Chief Probation Officer Real Estate Sales Task Force for some 10 years. the Tri-Valley, I had to take all the David Muhammad as the chairman, Sheriff Greg Ahern, District Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 110 Downtown Pleasanton needs a fix seats out of my minivan to fit all the Ad Services Attorney Nancy O’Malley, Public Defender Diane Bellas, Presiding Cammie Clark, Ext. 116 — what to do? More parking! For a donations, and it was packed to the Judge Jon Rolefson, Alameda Police Chief Michael Noonan and few bucks and some paint, parallel roof. I cannot tell you how much Health Care Services Director Alex Briscoe. BUSINESS parking can be changed to diago- your enthusiastic support of this Business Associate nal, almost doubling the amount of event each year means to me and to This plan reflects strong collaboration within the partner- Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 parking spaces on Main Street and all those who will be a little warmer ship and includes several innovative features that will protect Circulation Director Peters Avenue. Also more parking tonight thanks to your help. public safety and mitigate the impacts of realignment on our Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 can be created in the city-owned Jill Buck community. These include a coordinated, inter-agency focus on Front Office Coordinator railroad right of way between Spring employment and the establishment of a Transition Center at the Kathy Martin, Ext. 124 Street and Ray Street, eventually Appreciate support Santa Rita Jail, which will be co-staffed by the county’s Probation building a parking garage, using city HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY in-lieu parking funds or private in- Dear Editor, Department and its Health Care and Social Services agencies. Phone: (925) 600-0840 vestment with an option to buy. Thank you for the wonderful ar- Those will serve as a critical bridge between the custody and Fax: (925) 600-9559 For better traffic flow on Main ticle and photos in the Weekly about community settings. Editorial e-mail: Street, make it one way from St. the Firehouse Crystal Bell. It is a Sheriff Ahern said his office is looking forward to working in [email protected] John to Old Bernal, and make Pe- beauty! We appreciate your support. collaboration with county agencies and community-based orga- [email protected] ters Avenue one way from Old Ber- Nancy & Gary Harrington nizations to ensure the success of this plan. He believes the new Display Sales e-mail: [email protected] realignment will offer a wide variety of services to those entrusted Classifieds Sales e-mail: What’s your opinion? to the county’s care and affords us the opportunity to expand on [email protected] existing programs to help these troubled individuals. Circulation e-mail: circulation@ Write a Letter to the Editor at [email protected] or put your In addition to managing a new criminal justice population, PleasantonWeekly.com opinion on Town Square at www.PleasantonWeekly.com. Letters must be Alameda County has the extra challenge of doing so with far 250 words or less. fewer resources than most other similar-sized counties. 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and 7:15 p.m. in the 7900 block of Sawgrass Court; the POLICE BULLETIN report did not indicate how the vehicle was entered. A window was smashed to gain entry into the sev- Walk-Ins Welcome enth, which took place between 1 and 9 p.m. in the Stoneridge Mall hit with four auto 7900 block of Spyglass Court, and the eighth, which New owner Dan Pell, has been occurred between 6:30 p.m. Nov. 24 and 6:45 a.m. with the shop since 2005. burglaries; seven others take place Nov. 25 in the 2100 block of Inverness Court; a pry tool was used in that break-in as well. 925 462-0864 Formerly Ben and Bill’s Barber Shop across city located at 448 Main St., Pleasanton There was no indication on how thieves gained www.BarberDans.com Pleasanton was hit with 11 auto burglaries in a entry into two others, one in the 4400 block of Fair- (behind the Old Republic Title Building) week, police reports show. lands Drive between 10 p.m. Nov. 24 and 8 a.m. Nov. Business hours: Tues-Fri 9am-6pm Over Four of the burglaries occurred at Stoneridge Shop- 25, and the other in the 4600 block of Carson Court 40 years of ping Center, two reported on Nov. 27 between 1 and between 6 p.m. Nov. 25 and 9 a.m. Nov. 26. There was Sat 8am-4pm • Sun 12-5pm experience 2 p.m. and two on Nov. 23, one between 1 and 9 p.m. also no indication of how entry was gained into the and the other between 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.; a lock first in the series, which occurred between 5 p.m. Nov. punch was used in the latter two. 20 and 7 a.m. Nov. 21. Men’s Hair Cuts • Beard Trims • Shaves A fifth was reported at 12:04 a.m. in the 6700 block Reports did not show what was taken in any of the Men’s Hair Color • Razor Fades of Singletree Way, and a sixth was Nov. 24 between 3:30 break-ins. Plus a range of American Crew hair products POLICE REPORT The Pleasanton Police Department Battery Auto burglary made the following information avail- ■ 5:47 p.m. in the 1200 block of ■ 7:14 a.m. in the 2100 block of able. Under the law, those charged Stoneridge Mall Road Inverness Court with offenses are considered innocent Vandalism Auto parts theft until convicted. ■ 10:45 a.m. at the intersection of ■ 10:42 a.m. in the 8000 block of Nov. 21 Paseo Santa Cruz and Corte de Flores Arroyo Drive Prank calls Theft Misappropriation of property WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES ■ 12:01 p.m. in the 1100 block of ■ 4:43 p.m. in the 1800 block of Santa ■ 2:03 a.m. in the 5800 block of Owens Stoneridge Mall Road Drive; auto theft Rita Road City Council Nov. 24 Vandalism Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. ■ 8:48 a.m. in the 3800 block of Stone Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue Pointe way; theft, grand theft Theft ■ 3:06 p.m. in the 2700 block of Lylewood Drive UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê`«ÌÊÀiÃÕÌÊ iÛÞ}Ê*i>Ã>ÌÊ ÜÌÜÊ ■ 3:11 p.m. in the 2000 block of Eilene ■ 11:31 a.m. in the 4100 block of Business Improvement District Assessment for 2012 Drive; identity theft Moller Drive; identity theft Nov. 26 UÊ*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê`«ÌÊ>Ê,iÃÕÌÊ>}ÊÌ iÊw`}ÊÌ >ÌÊViÀÌ>Ê Nov. 22 ■ 7:16 p.m. in the 7900 block of development impact fees (AB 1600 and SB 1693) collected are Sawgrass Court; grand theft Theft Theft ■ 6:35 p.m. in the 1600 block of ÕiÝ«i`i`Ê>vÌiÀÊwÛiÊÞi>ÀÃÊLÕÌÊ>ÀiÊVÌÌi`ÊÌÊ«>ÀÌVÕ>ÀÊ«ÀiVÌà Auto burglary ■ 9:36 a.m. in the 3900 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft UÊ**£Ç]Ê ÌÞÊvÊ*i>Ã>Ì\Ê ÃVÕÃÃÊvÊÕÃ}Ê iiÌÊ1«`>ÌiÊ ■ Churchill Drive; identity theft 9:21 p.m. in the 7900 block of ■ 7:06 p.m. in the 6000 block of VÕ`}ÊÃÌiÃÊÌÊLiÊÀiâi`ÊÊ Spyglass Court ■ 9:56 a.m. in the 3600 block of Inglewood Drive; grand theft UÊ ÌÕi`Ê*ÕLVÊi>À}\Ê*1 xää£ ]Ê*`iÀÃ>ÊiÃ]Ê >ÀÊ Reflections Drive; petty theft, identity Auto parts theft ■ 7:22 p.m. in the 1000 block of i >]Ê>`Ê7>Ê>`Ê >Ì ÀÞÊ-iÜ>ÞÊqÊ Ã`iÀÊ>Ê >ÀÊ theft ■ 10:54 p.m. in the 5800 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; petty theft `wV>ÌÊÌÊÌ iÊ*>i`Ê1ÌÊ iÛi«iÌÊÌÊVÀi>ÃiÊÌ iÊÕLiÀÊ ■ 11:32 a.m. in the 1300 block of Owens Drive Threats vÊÌÃÊÊ>Ê>««ÀÝ°Ê£°{ÇÊ>VÀiÊÃÌiÊ>ÌÊΣxÇÊ/ÀiiÀÞÊ À°Ê>`ÊÓΣÎÊ Stoneridge Mall Road; grand theft Vandalism >ÀÌÊÛi°ÊvÀÊÓÇÊÌÊΣÆÊÌÊVÃÌÀÕVÌÊÓÊÃ}iÃÌÀÞÊ iÃÊvÀÊÌ iÊ ■ 10:01 p.m. in the 2100 block of «ÀiÛÕÃÊVL>ÌÊvÊÓxÊ iÃ]ÊÌÊV >}iÊÌ iÊ ÕÃiÊ`iÃ}ÃÊ>`Ê ■ 4:22 p.m. in the 1000 block of ■ 8:33 p.m. in the 7000 block of Valley Armstrong Drive Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting Trails Drive ÃâiÃÆÊÉvvÊÃÌiÊ`wV>ÌÃÆÊ>i`iÌÊÌÊÌ iÊÜViÊ ÕÃ}Ê Auto burglary >}ÀiiiÌÆÊ>`ÊViÀÌvÞÊÌ iÊ i}>ÌÛiÊ iV>À>ÌÊvÀÊÃ>`Ê«ÀiVÌ ■ 6:15 p.m. in the 1400 block of Alcohol violations ■ 1:33 p.m. in the 4600 block of Carson Stoneridge Mall Road; auto theft UÊ««ÀÛiÊ ÕVÊ ÃÃÊ>`Ê ÌÌiiÊÃÃ}iÌÃÊ>`Ê ■ 12:07 a.m. at the intersection of Court ««ÌiÌÊvÊ6ViÊ >ÞÀÊvÀÊ >i`>ÀÊ9i>ÀÊÓä£Ó Vandalism Lockhart Lane and Santa Rita Road; Drug/alcohol violations ■ 1:06 p.m. in the 500 block of Main public drunkenness City Council/Planning Commission Joint Workshop ■ 1:55 a.m. in the 3100 block of Santa Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter Street ■ 1:43 a.m. at the intersection of Main Rita Road; DUI Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue ■ 7:58 p.m. in the 2800 block of Street and St. Mary Street; public drunkenness ■ 5:33 p.m. in the 2900 block of Hopyard Road Hopyard Road; possession of a non- UÊ**£Ç]Ê ÌÞÊvÊ*i>Ã>Ì\Ê ÃVÕÃÃÊvÊÕÃ}Ê iiÌÊ1«`>ÌiÊ Drug violations ■ 2:43 a.m. near the intersection of narcotic controlled substance VÕ`}ÊÃÌiÃÊÌÊLiÊÀiâi`ÊÊ Santa Rita Road and I-580; DUI ■ 2:17 p.m. in the 6900 block of Corte ■ 11:40 p.m. in the 4800 block of Civic Arts Commission Antonio; possession of a hypodermic ■ 2:43 a.m. at the intersection of Hearst Hopyard Road; public drunkenness needle, possession of a non-narcotic Drive and Remillard Court; DUI `>Þ]Ê iViLiÀÊx]ÊÓ䣣Ê>ÌÊÇ\ääÊ«°° controlled substance, paraphernalia Nov. 25 Nov. 27 Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue possession Theft Theft UÊ Ã`iÀÊ,iµÕiÃÌÊvÀÊ6>iÞÊ ViÀÌÊ À>iÊÌÊi`ÊÌÃÊ1ÃiÊvÊ ■ 2:10 p.m. in the 1000 block of 9ÊÓ䣣ɣÓÊ ÕÌÞÊÀ>ÌÊÕ`à Nov. 23 ■ 8:46 a.m. in the 4400 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; grand theft UÊ-iiVÌÊvÊ ÃÃÊ >ÀÊ>`Ê6ViÊ >ÀÊÃÃ}iÌÃÊvÀÊÓä£Ó Theft Fairlands Drive; grand theft Auto burglary UÊ,iÛiÜÊvÊÌ iÊ ÃÃÊ iiÌ}Ê-V i`ÕiÊvÀÊÓä£Ó ■ 8:49 p.m. in the 1000 block of ■ 12:07 p.m. in the 1400 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Stoneridge Mall Road; theft ■ 12:04 a.m. in the 6700 block of UÊ-iiVÌÊvÊ >ÌiÊ>`Ê/«VÃÊÌÊLiÊ ÃVÕÃÃi`Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊ ÛVÊÀÌÃÊ Singletree Way ÃÃÊÕ>Ê7Àà «ÊÊÓä£Ó ■ 9:28 p.m. in the 1000 block of ■ 6:42 p.m. in the 1400 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Stoneridge Mall Road; theft ■ 1:13 p.m. in the 1000 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Human Services Commission Auto burglary Battery 7i`iÃ`>Þ]Ê iViLiÀÊÇ]ÊÓ䣣Ê>ÌÊÇ\ääÊ«°° ■ 1:54 p.m. in the 1000 block of City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue ■ 10:45 a.m. in the 5000 block of ■ 1:09 p.m. in the 3800 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Hillcrest Way Hopyard Road UÊ -iiVÌÊvÊ ÃÃÊ >À]Ê6ViÊ >À]Ê>`Ê ÌÌiiÊÃÃ}iÌà Bicycle, Pedestrian & Trails Committee `>Þ]Ê iViLiÀÊx]ÊÓ䣣Ê>ÌÊÈ\ÎäÊ«°° -iÀÊ iÌiÀÊ >ÃÃÀ]ÊxÎxÎÊ-ÕÊ Û`° BIRTHS DIABLO FLOORING, INC UÊ-Ì>ÌÕÃÊvÊÌ iÊÀÊÀÃiÊ/À>Ê*ÀiVÌÊ ,/ÊÌÊ->Ì>Ê,Ì>Ê,`® UÊ/À>ÃÊ*ÀiVÌÊ-Ì>ÌÕÃÊ,i«ÀÌ The following information on Pleasanton births was provided by Parks and Recreation Commission Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. ValleyCare Medical Center. 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WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE VALLEY — MUSIC, THEATER, ART, MOVIES AND MORE
Pleasanton trainer Jeremiah Labiano, shown MMA pro fights coming to Fairgrounds at right with medals from BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI if someone gets knocked out. his Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, Introducing Pleasanton’s own Jeremiah Labiano! Rojas says MMA fighters are seldom knocked will be one of the Making his professional fighting debut! out; it’s a technical knockout if the referee stops featured fighters at the Excitement is building in training facilities the fight when a fighter is getting punched and not Impact Mixed Martial around town for the Impact Mixed Martial Arts defending himself, or if he has a bad cut. Arts at the Alameda cage fights coming to the Alameda County Fair- “Fighters will typically go the distance,” Rojas said. County Fairgrounds next grounds on Dec. 10. “I made the match-ups myself, and the majority are week. It’s the first time “The fighters are the most excited, and the fans going to be very aggressive with each other.” professional cage fighting who have never seen professional fighting,” said The fights will go quickly, he added, and the will be in Pleasanton. promoter Tommy Rojas of Impact MMA, which fighters receive stoppage bonuses if the fights don’t includes boxing, wrestling, kickboxing and jujitsu. go to the time limit. “It’s the fastest growing sport in the world.” “I want them to go Labiano, 25, is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA fast,” Rojas said. “We try fitness instructor at Crispim BJJ Barra Brothers in to keep it at three min- Pleasanton as well as a personal fitness trainer. A utes.” purple belt, he’s been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu The 12 fights, being with Alexander Crispim since 2008. held in a 2,400-seat “Jiu-Jitsu is basically submission. You grapple, venue inside the Young go for points on takedowns and certain positions,” California Building, are Labiano explained. “Fighting is punching, kicking split into two, with the with knees and elbows, and takedowns.” main card being the last At fights, three judges use different criteria to six, and the main event tally strikes and cage control on a 30-point scale. being the very last fight. “I’ve been fighting pretty frequently, every month “We are thrilled to have the Impact MMA at the or two, starting in February,” Labiano said. “I lost Alameda County Fairgrounds,” said April Mitchell, my first fight by a split decision. I won the marketing manager for the Fairgrounds. “This is next three” just another example of a truly unique event of- “I left it to my instructor if he fered right here in Pleasanton. From professional thought I was ready to go profes- cage fighting to the recent Tomato Battle to the sional,” he added. Pirates of Emerson Haunt, we are proud to be the At 135 pounds, Labiano will home of such a variety of unique experiences.” be fighting Gabe Carassco in the “The reason they are in a cage is because when bantam weight division. you do this in a ring you end up having to stop “I don’t know him person- the fight so they don’t fall out, which could affect ally, it’s his professional debut the outcome of the fight,” Rojas said. “In a cage, it also,” Labiano said. “I’ve allows them to continuously fight — they’re never watched him on film, how going to fall out.” he fights, and I’m planning The weigh-in of the fighters is also exciting, for the fight according to Rojas said, and it will take place at 3 p.m. at Athens what I see.” Burger in Dublin. About half of the fighters “There’s a lot of buildup here,” Rojas said. “A lot are from the Tri-Valley area. of fans have never seen a weigh-in.” “The whole premise be- Tickets range from $25-$150. Doors open at 5 hind the show is the local p.m. for the 6 p.m. fights. There will be a pre-fight fighters. These fighters party at 4 p.m. and an after-party at Mexico Lindo have never had a chance near the Fairgrounds. to fight in their own area Sales were brisk as soon as the tickets went on- code,” Rojas said. “Crispim line, Rojas said. Jujitsu is a very big acad- “There was an overwhelming interest in the tick- emy. Jeremiah will have 300 ets — the VIP tickets went first,” he said. people alone.” For Jeremiah Labiano, training is ongoing, as he Fighters often face each other in the Gold works out in the morning and teaches in the after- Country casinos, Rojas said, which means they noon. As his pro debut approaches he has mixed don’t get to fight in front of their fans. The ca- emotions. sino fights are not governed by the California “You’re always going to be nervous, it’s a natural State Athletic Commission, as they are in other instinct of fight or flight,” he said. “But when you get venues statewide, including Pleasanton. the first punch off, adrenalin takes over. But you still Next week’s fights will have three five-minute have to stick to the game plan and fight smart.” rounds, and they may be stopped if one of the “It’s not a street fight,” he added. “You have to fighters verbally submits or taps his opponent pick and choose your shots and know what you’re to say he’s done, if the referee says to stop, or doing.” N The FIGHT is ON
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Tonight at 6:30 p.m. is the grand opening for the biggest and best holiday display in Livermore: the front yard of Deacon Dave Rezendes’ home at 352 Hillcrest Ave., Casa del Pomba or House of the Dove. The festively decorated home is visited by tens of thousands of guests each year, and is now in its 29th year. The theme changes each year, and is always kept a secret until opening night ceremonies, a fun event for the whole family. Tonight the home and yard will be dark as a candlelight procession makes its way down the blocked off street. Members of the community are welcome to join the procession, which will feature the St. Michael’s choir leading Deacon Dave and Santa and Mrs. Claus to the home. The Handbell Choir from Asbury United Methodist Church will also perform. There will be a blessing of the
lights, the theme will be announced, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO and then the lights will be turned Last year the theme was “The Sounds of Christmas” at Deacon Dave Rezen- on. At that time, guests are invited des’ home, which has drawn visitors to its colorful displays for almost three to walk through the yard. decades. “It is a spectacular evening, a perfect way to get in the holiday spirit,” organizers reported in a a two-story building with matching Christmas.” Throughout the yard press release. octagon towers, and on the second there were more than 325,000 Members of the nonprofit group, floor, doors opened to reveal an lights glowing and lighting up the Good News Bears, which provides animated choir conductor. night sky. teddy bears to hurt, traumatized or As visitors progressed down “How many lights this year? abused children as well as adults, the driveway, they saw a “Twelve What is the theme? You’ll have to will serve refreshments tonight. Days of Christmas” tree, “Frosty stop by and find out,” organizers Visitors wishing to support the the Snowman” and even “I Saw said. “More and more LED lights group are invited to bring a new Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” The are added each year. This year, each stuffed animal or cash donation to roof of the house featured Santa light is not only a prayer for peace, help them meet the ever-increasing Claus going up and down a chim- but for our future — our youth. need for “stuffed love” at shelters, ney. “Jingle Bells” was depicted Approximately 30 volunteers work NOW OPEN hospitals, and emergency services. with a sleigh being pulled by a near hard throughout the year to put on In 2010, the theme was “The life-size papier mache horse. the display. Be sure to walk through Sounds of Christmas” with scenes The exit building was a tribute to gain the total experience.” throughout the yard depicting to U.S. military personnel with a Crew members are often on some of the crew’s favorite Christ- soldier coming home to surprise hand to answer questions. They 925.485.4946 mas carols. Guests entered through his family to “I’ll Be Home for wear red “Casa del Pomba” ball caps or jackets. Santa also loves to visit, and makes time in his busy schedule to stop by often during the season. The Christmas Shoppe This year, he plans on greeting NEW CLIENT guests young and old Friday, Dec. PROMOTION 9; Thursday, Dec. 15; Saturday, at Western Garden Nursery Dec. 17; and Tuesday, Dec. 20, Themed Trees with Novelty Ornaments starting about 7 p.m. Plus he often drops in unannounced. Mrs. Claus 20% Discount Garden Gifts & Accessories loves the beautiful lights and story on First Appointment Local Honey and Olive Oil that is told every year, too, so she (Don’t miss our tasting on Sun. Dec. 11) often joins Santa. Beautiful Poinsettias The display will remain until Jan. Holiday Gift Cards 1; hours are 6-9:30 p.m. Sunday Fresh Wreaths and Garland through Thursday; and 6-10:30 Now Available Colorful Cyclamen & Christmas Cactus p.m. Friday and Saturday. The gates $125 value for $100 Lush Houseplants may be closed during inclement weather, although every effort is made to leave the lights glowing. There is no admission charge. All % the donations collected in the coin 25 off* toss, ponds and at the door are for A Bumble and Bumble all Christmas ornaments, Santa’s Secret Service, a program decorations & garden gifts. that has provided visiting Santas, Network Salon *Discount off regular priced items. carolers and gifts to area nursing All Christmas sales are fi nal. homes, shelters, and hospitals for 101 East Vineyard Ave., Suite 123 over 50 years. Salon-TerraBella.com Great Gardens Begin Here! Visit www.casadelpomba.com for more information on the display, Conveniently located in the 2756 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Santa’s Secret Service, and Deacon Campo di Bocce retail center in Livermore www.WesternGardenNursery.com Dave’s family history. It also has a 925-462-1760 webcam set up so fans can check *While supplies last. *Discounts available for new clients only. out the display and its visitors at *Cannot combine with other offers. (OURS -ON 3AT 3UN s #LOSED 4HANKSGIVING DAY Follow us on facebook.com/wgnursery any time. N Page 14ÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Holiday Heart and Hearth
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‘CREATURES OF IMPULSE: HOLIDAY SHORT’ ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’ Firehouse Arts Center Pleasanton’s Civic Arts Stage Co. 2011 Holiday Show 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton Pleasanton’s Teen Improv Troupe will take sugges- 2 p.m. Sat/Sun; 7 p.m. Fri/Sat; Dec. 9-18 tions to inspire holiday-themed games, scenes and $10, $15, $18 adult; $6, $9 and $12, children, seniors audience interactions in the first act. The audience Call 931-4848 will then vote for which short scene Creatures of Impulse will make into an entire improvised “play” in the second act. — 7:30 p.m. Thu-Fri, Dec. 1-2 ‘NUNCRACKERS: THE NUNSENSE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL’ Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 307, Pleasanton 8 p.m. Fri/Sat; 2 p.m. Sun; Dec. 2-18 $25 adults, $22 seniors, $20 for students Call 462-2121 ‘OF CAROLS AND CANDLELIGHT’ MIKE PADUA Valley Concert Chorale’s Annual Holiday Concert Sister MaryAnnette, Sister Mary Paul (Amnesia) played with Las Positas College Chamber Choir and by Joan Evans, and Mount St. Helen students Rachel Cantabella Children’s Chorus Malmrose, Harry Hatch and Rayley Farnham appear in ■ Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre’s “Nuncrackers: The Nun- Trinity Lutheran Church, sense Christmas Musical,” which opens tonight in its the- 1225 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton ater on Serpentine Lane. ■ Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ First Presbyterian Church Valley Dance Theatre 4th and L Streets, Livermore Bankhead Theater $20 in advance; $25 at door — Call 866-4003 2400 First St., Livermore PLEASANTON COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND HOLIDAY 2 p.m. Sat/Sun; 7 p.m. Fri/Sat/Sun; Dec. 10-18 CONCERT $33, $27 and $24 adults; $18 for 17 and younger Firehouse Arts Center Call 373-6800 2-3:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 RAVENSWOOD VICTORIAN YULETIDE Free, but donations appreciated — Call 846-5897 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore SING IT YOURSELF ‘MESSIAH’ Noon- 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11 — Free Valley Concert Chorale 2011 TRAIN OF LIGHTS ON THE HISTORIC NILES Bring this in for $10 off a $50 purchase. Trinity Lutheran Church CANYON RAILWAY 1225 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton *Some exceptions apply. Exp. 12/31/11. Leaves Sunol station at 7:15 p.m.; leaves Niles at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9 4:15 p.m. Singers and music lovers of all ages and abilities are in the old Kottinger Barn $25 for all; under 3 free welcome to sing along or just enjoy. Go to www.ncry.org to see dates and purchase tickets. 200 Ray St. Pleasanton 925-600-0460 $10 — Call 1-800-838-3006
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‘We are all very competitive individuals’ TEAMS from Ple Livermo SWATSTORY AND PHOTOS BY GLENN WOHLTMANN
t’s one thing to go breaking in doors or serving a warrant police departments, it is sometimes hard on a high-risk suspect with a team of officers you know to communicate and keep everyone in the and trust guarding your back. loop,” he added. It’s another thing to do it with strangers, but that’s While police in general have to maintain what Pleasanton’s SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics) certain standards in physical fitness and Iteam has been doing with its counterpart from Livermore. shooting, for example, the SWAT teams take It’s part of a plan to save both cities money and stay on top of it to a higher level. industry standards, which, according to Pleasanton police Of- They have to run a mile in full SWAT gear ficer Larry Cox, was becoming difficult because of the person- — including vest, helmet and an unloaded nel costs involved in maintaining teams in both Pleasanton and rifle — which weighs in at 40 pounds or Livermore. The two teams worked together from time to time in more, in less than 12 minutes. the past but officially merged over the summer to form the East “Our fastest time was in the six-minute County Tactical Team. range and our slowest was in nine minutes,” “When we began working together we worked in two sepa- Cox said. rate teams. Since June of 2011 we officially became one team They have to complete a 60-yard dash with and the teams are completely integrated,” said Cox, a member a 40-pound battering ram and full gear in less of the joint team. “We have been working really hard, on and than 15 seconds. Cox said all members made off-duty, to get to know each other on a professional and per- it in less than 12 seconds. sonal level. We have been able to meet each other’s families and SWAT officers must do a 30-yard low-crawl wearing full SWAT learned the strengths and weaknesses of each other. Trust is gear including a department issued gas mask, within 60 seconds. huge in SWAT and I believe every team member, regardless of The elbows and knees must touch the ground at all times. All team Pleasanton or Livermore, has each other’s backs.” members finished in under 25 seconds. It seems to be working. During recent required twice-a-year They also have to climb over a 6-foot fence, unassisted, physical training qualifications, there was little competition within 10 seconds wearing full SWAT gear. Team members between the teams, and it was difficult for an outsider to tell completed the wall climb in less than five seconds. who was on which team. Some of the members themselves are Pull-ups and dips may be difficult at a gym; SWAT officers fiercely competitive, though. During one exercise, for example, have to do both wearing full gear. Members completed at least when a team member asked how many pull-ups a colleague was five pull-ups and as many as 18, and all did at least 10 dips. doing, he replied, “One more than you.” They must also practice rescuing a downed officer, dragging him Clockwise from above: Officer Al Grajeda does dips Cox said that goes with the territory. 20 yards while both are wearing full gear, in 40 seconds or less. during a recent physical training qualification, Tac- “We are all very competitive individuals. We are constantly “Most of our team members use a carrying strap and quickly tical Commander Sgt. Brian Martinez and SWAT competing with one another,” Cox said. “Competition makes us drag the heaviest member. We have found this to be the most ef- Commander Lt. Mike Elerick time Officer Brandon better and I believe brings us closer together as a team.” fective technique in moving a downed-officer,” Cox said. Stocking climbing a 6-foot wall, Officer Dave He said the joint team has one obvious advantage: 21 mem- All team members are required to pass the test twice a year. Martin drags Officer Chris Thompson in a bers as opposed to 10 or 11. “The tests are random and team members do not know when downed officer rescue drill. “The hardest part is that because we work for two different we are going to do the test. That way it keeps all of our team Page 16ÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly STORY
Above: Sgt. Paul Mayer hauls Officer Brandon Stocking in a downed officer rescue. Below left: Two officers do a 30-yard low crawl. Below right: SWAT team member Chris Thompson does pull-ups. All the drills are part of the joint SWAT team’s physical training qualifications. easanton & ore merge
members working out and constantly stay- LPD PPD ing ready,” Cox said. Team Lt. Mike Elerick Team The East County Tactical Team is made Advisor Advisor SWAT Commander up of three separate units: the SWAT Team, Sniper Team and Crisis Negotiations Team. “Although we are three separate units we Sgt. Brian Martinez work together to solve critical incidents. The Tatical Commander SWAT team is responsible for containment and crisis entry, the Sniper Team does over watch, covers the SWAT Team and intel- ligence gathering and the Crisis Negotiations Sgt. Josh Ratcliffe Sgt. Keith Graves Sgt. Penelope Tamm Team is trained in verbal communication SWAT TL Sniper/Observer TL CNT/TD TL and is primarily responsible for communi- cating and attempting to coming to a peace- ful resolution of any situation,” Cox said. John Rynolds Larry Cox Sgt. Mayer Steve Goard Keith Tse Leslie Prado The team also has dispatchers who respond SWAT ATL SWAT ATL SWAT ATL Sniper/Observer ATL CNT ATL TD ATL to a call and handle communications directly between the officers without disrupting normal operations. (5) (6) (7) (3) (3) (2) Now, the merged team is hoping for an armored vehicle. The Operator Operator Operator Sniper/Observer Negotiator TacDisp/Negotiator team currently uses a 1980s-era transport van and unmarked police cars to transport SWAT officers. Cox pointed to an October shooting spree in Cupertino that left (8) (9) (10) (4) (4) (3) Operator Operator Operator Sniper/Observer Negotiator TacDisp/Negotiator three dead and seven others with gunshot wounds to the head. “In order to be able to send SWAT officer to go in and rescue downed citizens (and) downed officers — that’s happening (11) (12) (13) (5) (5) (4) more and more — that’s one of the main reasons we need an ar- Operator Operator Operator Sniper/Observer Negotiator TacDisp/Negotiator mored vehicle,” he explained. “The nearest one is in the county. They usually have theirs in San Leandro or Union City. By the (14) (15) (16) (6) (5) time you get a driver, it would be upwards of an hour.” Operator Operator Operator Negotiator TacDisp/Negotiator The East County team recently competed in Bay Area Urban Shield competitions, a 50-hour preparedness exercise for SWAT (7) (6) teams and other responders, including firefighters, Hazmat Command & Control (2) Negotiator TacDisp/Negotiator teams, EMS and bomb squads. SWAT (16) The local team may be new, but it came in at sixth place in a Sniper (05) COMMAND contest that drew teams from across the bay area as well as an CNT/TD (14) (8) FBI team and a team from Israel. N TOTAL = 37 STRUCTURE Negotiator Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊU Page 17 Holiday Fund 2011
GUIDING PEOPLE THROUGH THEIR FINAL DAYS FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS
Holiday fund will go for people who can’t afford service BY GLENN WOHLTMANN Most people go out of their way to avoid thinking about death, but for more than 30 years, Hope Hospice has been providing guidance and support for people — and their loved ones — as they near the end of life. The organization is bigger than ever, with 160 employees and volunteers, but the need is also growing, said Larry Lakes, Hope Hos- pice’s CEO, “This year in our hospice program we have about 400 people, and in our grief support and individual meetings we probably help 1,500. These meetings are for people in the community, whether or not they’ve been in our care as well,” Lakes said. “Baby Boomers are becoming a large group of people aging in life, so the amount of hospice care that’s needed is increasing each year.” Lakes also pointed out that more and more doctors are recognizing hospice programs and are referring patients, adding to the de- mand. “Hospice care is for people to have the best quality of life in their last months,” Lakes said. “Our mission is to provide the absolute best quality community care for patients and family members dealing with an end of life situation.” COURTESY HOPE HOSPICE While hospice is designed for people in Above: Nurse Jennie Olivero shows a patient a their final days, generally with six months container to hold medications. Right: A young or less to live, he said people in hospice pro- participant in a grief support center summer grams tend to live longer. workshop displays some of her memory proj- Hospice care is unique because it works ects. to meet the needs of those at the end of life but also supports the emotional and spiritual needs of the family as well. Hope Hospice care to remain in control of his or her health care is provided regardless of the ability to pay and decisions. As death nears, telephone advice relies on contributions such as those raised by and emergency is available 24 hours a day. the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund. There’s also a videographer who volunteers The holiday fund and any of the fundrais- his time to interview patients and have them ing that we receive is first to cover hospice put their life stories and comments in a video care for patients (and their families) who format. can’t afford it on their own,” Lakes said, add- Hope Hospice will also support the family ing much of the money would go toward with funeral plans and for up to 18 months support groups. after the patient’s death with bereavement Hospice care is provided in a patient’s support. The organization, one of the oldest home so that they can live their life as fully in the country, provides several opportunities as possible, with dignity, and surrounded by throughout the year for people to take time loved ones. The patient and family receive to remember their loved ones, including the support and education from a Hope Hospice annual Hike for Hope and Lights of the Val- team including a doctor, nurse, home health ley: A Celebration of Light, this year being aide, social worker, chaplain and homecare held in Livermore on Dec. 6, in Pleasanton volunteer. on Dec. 7, in Dublin on Dec. 8, and in San remember loved ones,” Lakes said. support. For more information about Lights Working with the doctor, the team devel- Ramon on Dec. 13. Hope Hospice also is hosting workshops of the Valley or the workshops, call 829- ops a personal care plan, allowing the patient “It’s a time for people to come together to on how to handle the holidays and for grief 8770 or visit www.hopehospice.com. N Page 18ÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly HOLIDAY FUND
Karl K. Witze ...... 500 Rob Meierding from Suzanne Jameson Lindskog, Specialist U.S. Army Meierding ...... 200 Holiday Fund donors from Chris & Marty Miller ...... 100 Robert D. Williams from Mavis E. Since the launch of the 2011 Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund, 194 donors have Brian Martin Love Kathy & Tricia ...... ** Williams ...... 100 contributed $33,210 to the fund. 25 anonymous donors have given $4,550 of that Tony and Jennie Paradiso from Dorene Our Moms from Bob & Sandy Holmes .. ** total. Paradiso-Carroll ...... ** Jack Emmons from Margery Connor ..... 99 Roselle Grimes, Verna Plummer & Evelyn Don Foreman from Marilyn Foreman .. 100 Individuals Nancy Pennell ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. William Adams ...... 100 Bob & Orley Philcox ...... 500 Schrick from The Grimes Family ...... ** Jim Brennan, Wayne Emmett and Don Jonathan & Janet Allen ...... ** John & Sharon Piekarski ...... 100 Kenneth & Althea McGill from Marsha & Emmett from George & Jeanne Emmett ..** Ron & Kathy Anderson ...... 350 John & Roxanne Plotts ...... ** RJ Grimes ...... ** Pearl St. Pierre from John & Julie Steve & Cris Annen ...... 100 Andy & Valerie Poryes ...... ** Mary May from Michael M. May ...... 300 Finegan ...... 300 Mark & Amy Arola ...... 250 Alan & Jean Purves...... ** Joe & Doris Antonini from John & Carolyn Roger Dabney, Hank Gomez, Ed Kinney, Andrew Bailey & Lauren Purcell ...... 1000 Thomas Rasmus ...... 25 Cardinalli ...... 500 Gene O’Brien, George Spilotolous & Chris & Glenda Beratlis ...... 500 Ms. Rita Rollar ...... 100 Judy Perko from Bob Perko ...... 100 Dee Wilson from Ken Mercer ...... 300 The Bernardi Family ...... 200 Robert & Kathleen Russman ...... ** Dad - Shigeru Yamamoto from Bruce & Juanita Haugen & Mary Ann Butler from Robert & Paula Bielby ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. Bill Ruvalcaba ...... 300 Cindy Yamamoto ...... ** The Bob Group ...... ** Jan & Jeb Bing ...... 200 Swati & Manoj Samel ...... ** Robert Kilpatrick from Dorothy Our Fallen Military Heroes from The Bert & Dee Brook ...... 200 John & Sheila Sanches...... ** Ryan Brown & Julie Harryman ...... 75 Tim & Belinda Schultz...... 100 Kilpatrick ...... ** Gualandri Family ...... 150 Rod, Christine, Alyssa & Danielle Chris & Cecile Seams ...... ** Grandpa John Morley & Nonno Richard Nicholas Daniel Lesser from Bruce & Browning ...... 100 Howard & Emilie Seebach ...... 100 Prima from Frank & Marie Morley ...... ** Kathleen Lesser ...... ** Tim & Teri Bush ...... ** John & Barbara Severini ...... 250 Tony Prima from Teresa & Dan Morley .. ** **The asterisk designates that the donor did not want to Mrs. Terry Messick-Cass & Mr. Barry Sonal & Ajay Shah ...... ** Jo Chapple ...... 100 publish the amount of the gift. Cass ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. Shaw ...... 100 Mike & Diana Champlin ...... 500 Charles & Mary Shoemaker ...... 500 Herbert & Stella Chang ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. Joe Silva ...... ** Mrs. Merlyn Chesnut ...... ** Robert Silva ...... 100 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Ciccarello ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. Richard Simon ...... ** Pauline Coe ...... ** Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Spangler ...... 100 The Coffee Guys at Vic’s ...... 160 Mike & Kerry Jo Stephan ...... 100 Alan & Carol Cohen...... 500 Mr. & Mrs. John & Kay Stewart ...... ** Chris & Linda Coleman ...... 500 Ms. Deborah Tomlin ...... ** How to give Cheryl Cook-Kallio & John Kallio ...... 100 Jim & Debbie Tracy ...... ** Mr. Dave Cryer ...... ** Peter & Michelle Weeks ...... ** Isabel Curry ...... ** Kristen Winslow ...... ** Barbara Daniels...... ** Bill Woodruff ...... 100 Your gift helps seniors, children and others in need The Darrin Family ...... 100 Mr. Richard Yue ...... 100 The Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund drive could not exist without the help of Mr. & Mrs. Randall & Elizabeth the Tri-Valley Community Foundation and its generous donors. This will enable Davidson ...... 250 Businesses & Organizations us to double your donation and allow your gift of $1 to total $2 to the nonprofits. Rick & Susie Decker ...... 100 Advanced Security Engineering ...... 200 An added benefit: Neither the Pleasanton Weekly nor the Tri-Valley Community Richard & Judith Del Tredici ...... ** California Self - Defense Consultants .....** Foundation will take any fees or expenses for administering the fund. One hundred Alice Desrosiers ...... 100 DeBernardi Development Construction percent of donations go to the intended grantees. Michael & Suzanne Dutra ...... 100 & Remodeling ...... ** This year, due to the tremendous need of all nonprofits, donations will be shared Paul & Lorraine Ebright ...... 100 Dublin Tool & Manufacturing ...... 100 equally among the five recipient agencies. Bob & Marianne Eisberg ...... ** Hacienda Bunco Group ...... 75 For more information call us at 600-0840 or e-mail [email protected]. The Falls Family ...... ** High Tech Connect ...... 1000 We appreciate your support of the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund and these Mike & Ilene Forman ...... 200 Law Office of Christopher Schlies ...... 250 worthy nonprofits. Richard & Gloria Fredette ...... ** Life Science Writing Services ...... ** Dave & Roz Gamble...... ** Mission Pipe Cigar Shop ...... 75 The following agencies will be supported by the Holiday Fund: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Geasa ...... 200 Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Dennis & Sylvia Glafkides ...... ** Board of Directors ...... 100 ■ Axis Community Health ■ Hope Hospice Pleasanton Pet Sitting ...... 75 Frank & Connie Gouveia ...... ** ■ Ryan Comer Cancer Resource ■ Open Heart Kitchen Michael & Deborah Grossman ...... ** Ponderosa Homes ...... ** Hank & Corrine Hansen ...... 150 Scott - Anderson Associate’s ...... 250 Center at ValleyCare ■ Valley Humane Society Roger & Brenda Harris ...... ** Sue Evans Photography ...... 100 Tim & Sharyn Henshaw ...... ** The Tuesday Bridge Ladies ...... 135 Name of Donor ______Ms. Jourdin Hermann ...... ** Tim McGuire Team - Alain Pinel Mrs. Janice Hermann ...... ** Realtors ...... 500 Ed & Holly Heuer...... ** Time 4 Order - Professional Organizing .. 100 Street Address ______Bill & Fran Hirst ...... ** In Honor of Kay & Charles Huff ...... ** City ______State ______Zip ______Raymond James...... 200 Valley Care Lactation Services from the Manthas ...... ** Bobby Jensen ...... 250 I wish to designate my contribution as follows: Rudy & Marge Johnson ...... 100 Frank Louwaert from Jeff & Debi Don & Jean Kallenberg ...... ** Zentner ...... ** Q In my name as shown above Kem & Renee Kantor ...... ** Our “5” Grands from Richard & Gwen OR Spicka ...... ** Jim & Elaine Keysor ...... 300 Q In honor of: Q In memory of: Q As a gift for: ______Betty Kirvan ...... 100 In Memory of (Name of person) Gary & Mary Lazarotti ...... ** Betty Patrick from Charles & Joan Brown ..** Cameron & Jill Lorentz ...... ** Our Mom Lora from Lada & Dmitriy Q Business or organization: ______Lloyd & Kathie Lortz ...... ** Kosarikov ...... ** Q I wish to contribute anonymously. Q Don’t publish the amount of my contribution. John & Lisa Loundagin ...... 50 Mike, Matt & Diane from Jerry & Josine Mr. Walt Lupeika CPA ...... 100 Pentin ...... 100 Q I wish to receive an acknowledgement of the donation (email only). Thirza Lysakowski ...... 100 Janet Reichlin from Mike, Lori & Michael Karen J. Mannering ...... ** Reichlin ...... 500 Email: ______Ken & Carla Marschall ...... 100 Mary L. Erickson from Al Copher ...... 50 SSgt John H. Marshall ...... 100 Dave Hare ...... 250 Please make checks payable to Miyoshi & Briana McGee ...... 50 Eva, Adeline, Roy & Archie ...... 100 Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund Steve & Kathy McNichols ...... 500 Doris T. Walberg from Todd & Brenda Enclose this coupon and send to: The Holiday Fund, Pleasanton Weekly Greg & Peg Meagher ...... ** Walberg ...... 100 5506 Sunol Blvd, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Todd & Mindy Miller ...... 250 Mom - Mae Yip from Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Oh .. ** Sharron Morrison ...... 25 Lillian Cassani from Mike & Kris Jefff & Kathy Narum ...... 100 Harnett ...... 100 Pleasanton Steve & Kaaren Northup ...... 250 Allan Hillman, Randy & Margie Warner & Weekly Mr. & Mrs. John O’Neill ...... ** David & Marian Hillman from Sharon PRINT & ONLINE Norm & Joyce Pacheco ...... ** Hillman ...... 150 The Tri-Valley Community Foundation is located at 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. 206, Pleasanton, CA 94588. More information Bruce & Debra Parelskin ...... 100 John A. Mavridis ...... ** about the Foundation can be obtained by contacting the organization at the above address, by calling its President David Rice Bill & Peggy Paris ...... ** at (925) 734-9965 or through its website: www.tvcfoundation.org. The Pleasanton Weekly will make every effort to publish Gam & Papa Abbott from The Casey donor names for donations received before Dec. 31, 2011, unless the donor checks the anonymous box. Jennifer & Brian Pearce ...... ** Family ...... ** Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊU Page 19 Sports Sponsored by: Her-ricanes win MVU Super Cup The Pleasanton Rage U12 Flight Her-ricanes completed SPORTS DIGEST their successful season by winning the inaugural Mission Valley United Recreation Super Cup tournament held Nov. NCS championships 19-20. After defeating the Castro Valley Goals R Us, 3-1; The Foothill girls volleyball team the Eclipse, 3-0; and tying the undefeated Fireballs, 0-0, the made it to the finals in the North Her-ricanes moved to the championship game based on a Coast Section Division 1 volley- tie-breaking greater goal differential. ball championships before falling In the championship game, the Her-ricanes faced the unde- to San Ramon Valley, 3-1, on Nov. feated winners of the other bracket, the Freemont Crushing 19. On their way to the finals, the Panthers. The defense led by Hailey Hogarty and the entire Falcons defeated Deer Valley and midfi eld play kept the Crushing Panthers off the scoreboard. Monte Vista. Allison DeFazio’s shot defl ected of a Crushing Panther Amador Valley girls waterpolo defender and into the net for a 1-0 fi rst half lead. The Her- team defeated Clayton Valley, 9-8, ricanes scored to begin the second half on great passing and in the first round of NCS champi- determination from Nicole Zhang to increase the lead to onships. Next the Dons faced San 2-0. Catherine Cho scored again several minutes later on a Ramon Valley, and lost, 21-5. Foot- penalty shot just outside the box to increase the lead to 3-0. hill beat Granada, 5-3, in the first The Crushing Panthers scored with 10 minutes remaining. round, then was defeated by Monte The Her-ricanes, led by their outstanding goalie throughout Vista 13-6, in the second round. the tournament, Jamison Gray, shut down the Crushing Monte Vista and San Ramon Val- Panthers the rest of the way to win MVU Recreation Super ley made it to the finals, which San Cup championship game 3-1. Ramon Valley won, 5-4, in overtime. Foothill boys also made it to the NCS waterpolo championships. They faced Washington High in the first round and lost, 15-10. Lacrosse alumni game Cross-town rival high school la- crosse alumni met each other Nov. 27 for the first alumni lacrosse game, which they plan to make an annual event. Amador won, beat- ing Foothill 13-6. Former AVHS swimmer Athlete of Week UC Davis senior swimmer Kayleigh Foley of Pleasanton has been named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Female Athlete of the Week the conference office Headed to State Cup Orange in control announced Wednesday. Foley had individual wins in all The RAGE U12 Orange soccer team, coached by Gordon Lang, fi nished a great season as Di- Mary Gruen and Ari Seigel give each other the high three of her freestyle races against vision 1 Premier League Champions with a 3-0 win over the Walnut Creek Storm at Val Vista fi ve at their U19 D3 Rage Orange game defeating San Jose State. Foley’s top finishes in- on Nov. 19. This league championship follows a spring league in which they also fi nished WCCYSL Kaos, 6-0, at Hercules High School on cluded the 50 (23.35), 100 (50.74), in fi rst place. The Premier League title gives the team members positive momentum as they Nov. 6. This was the Rage’s last league game in the and 200 (1:50.45) Free, all season prepare for their State Cup tournament in January. Orange and White, and with this win it claimed bests. All three swims lead the con- second place in the fi nal standings. Team members are (back row, l-r) Jenilee Chen, Sayler Bagnall, Claire Wong, Kathryn Lee, ference by substantial margins. Kirsty Brown, Tami Kwong, Lauren Russell, Audrey Goodman, Sophia Pearson, (front) G’ana Foley was a four-year varsity swim- Send photos and sports news to sports@ mer at Amador Valley and graduated Losson, Nikki Lee, Brianna Wolfe, Molly Murphy, Lilly Ryan, Taylor Noval and Jacqueline PleasantonWeekly.com. Remember to include caption Templeman. 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Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. Serving Pleasanton for We would be happy to help you understand how the law can prevent more than 30 years Tickets are $15, $20 and $25 for foreclosure, reduce balance of loans, and secure low fi xed interest rates adults; $20 for seniors; and $12 Dr. Barry C. Winston for children. Call 931-4848 or visit Faculty, UC Berkeley www.firehousearts.org. School of Optometry 50$ Off Your Initial Service (Patriot Pest MGMT) FOG CITY STOMPERS Board Certified in the Attend a free $50 OFF your initial service on a regular pest control program Treatment of Ocular Disease concert with the Fog City Stompers GO CAL BEARS! at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Pleasanton Public Library’s Meeting Room, 400 Old Bernal Ave. This program is free and open to all. Call 931-3400, ext. 7. Convenient Weekday & Evening Hours JEFF BORDES’ JAZZY SOULFUL Black Avenue CHRISTMAS Jazz trumpeter Jeff Professional Offices Bordes presents a holiday celebra- 4450-C Black Avenue, tion of New Orleans swing band GO TO SHOPPLEASANTON.COM FOR DEALS AND COUPONS and soul of the blues. The concert Pleasanton is from 8-10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 925.462.2600 10, at the Firehouse Arts Center, Call (925) 600-0840 ext. 123 for more information off Santa Rita Road behind 4444 Railroad Ave. Tickets are $15- Lynnewood Methodist Church $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and Page 22ÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly ON THE TOWN ● CALENDAR
$12 for children. Call 931-4848 or www.firehousearts.org. a.m. and reservations are required; 200 Old Bernal Ave.; and the sec- 577-2006 or [email protected] visit www.firehousearts.org. SOLAR ENCOUNTER Celebrate the call 263-4444. The Holiday Market ond workshop will be held from cross.org. coming of the end of winter as has free admission and is from 9 1:30-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. BLOOD DRIVE The American Red we greet the emerging sun with a a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7, at the Livermore City Council Cross is holding a public blood Events Tri-Valley YMCA, 6693 Sierra Lane, Chambers, 3575 Pacific Ave. To ‘CHRISTMAS AT THE MISSION’ ‘solar encounter’ from 12:30-1:30 drive from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Suite F, Dublin. Call 263-4444 or register, contact Sheryl Jenkins at Under the direction of their new p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at Alviso Oct. 15 at St. Elizabeth Seton Adobe Community Park, 3465 Old visit www.trivalleyymca.org. 960-4434, or e-mail sljenkins@ Church, Activity Center, 4005 conductor, Michael Morris, the ci.livermore.ca.us. Ohlone Chamber Singers proudly Foothill Road. Learn about how life CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE AND PANCAKE Stoneridge Dr. Call 1-800-733- present its 26th annual Christmas on planet Earth benefits from our BREAKFAST Start your day with a WIGS (WOMEN IN GNON 2767 or go to www.redcrossblood. at the Mission Concert featuring nearest stellar neighbor. Cost is $5 pancake breakfast and get some SEMINARS) GNON will present org to schedule an appointment Schubert’s Magnificat and Rutter’s for residents; $7 for non-residents. Christmas shopping done all in Blueprint for Financial Success and use sponsor code CCOP. Gloria with a full, ten-piece brass Pre-registration is required; call one location from 9 a.m.-noon, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, LIONESS SEEK NEW MEMBERS The ensemble. See it at 8 p.m., Saturday, 931-3479. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Harvest Valley Dec. 15, at New York Life, Bishop Livermore Lioness Club welcomes Dec. 17, or at 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. Church, 3200 Hopyard Road. Ranch 3, 2633 Camino Ramon, new members at its regular month- 18, at Old Mission San Jose, 43300 Crafters and vendors will have #525, San Ramon. Join them for an ly meeting on the first Tuesday Exhibits unique, handcrafted items, holiday educational workshop where you Mission Blvd., Fremont. Tickets are ‘COLLAGE COLLECTION’ of each month, at 6:30 p.m. A Livermore decor and boutique gift items from will learn helpful ways to budget $8-$15. Call (510) 659-6031 or visit Art Association will present a $2 to $5 donation is requested. www.smithcenter.com. local artisans, crafters and home and help become debt free, and Participating in the many activi- collage-themed show of “Collage party consultants. Admission is basic components of building a ‘LAUREATES SPEAK OF THE WORLD’ ties of the group is a great way to Collections” from Dec. 1-31, at free. Cost for breakfast is $6. Call financial foundation. Free for mem- Pleasanton Poet Laureate Cynthia the Livermore Library, 1188 S. meet local people. The Lioness are 484-2482, ext. 106. bers and $10 for non-members. a service club that helps many wor- Bryant will host Poets Laureate Livermore Ave. This collage will fea- RSVP at [email protected]. and Poets Laureate Emeritus for ture collage works of art in painting OPERATION: ONE WARM COAT thy causes in our community. Call “Laureates Speak of the World” and photographic mediums. The Coldwell Banker invites you to 443-4543. 6:30 p.m. Free- $2 to $5 at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18, at library is open seven days a week. warm the spirits of those in our Spiritual donation requested 925-443-4543. the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Call 449-9927. community this season by support- MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS Under the Railroad Ave. Admission is $5; ing a coat drive to collect and dis- direction of Cindy Krausgrill, the tribute coats to the less fortunate TV30 free to students. Fourteen past Magic of Christmas will feature TRI-VALLEY SPORTS FINAL TV30 is and present Poets Laureate from Fundraisers during the cold winter months. both sacred and secular music OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Garry Donations will be accepted until back for its seventh season cover- around California will gather for for the holiday season, at 7 p.m., ing team and individual high school poetry readings followed by a Linforth is starting work on his Dec. 16. Drop off at The Coffee Saturday, Dec. 10, at Trinity Eagle Scout Project, to send shoe Company, 5424 Sunol Blvd #7, or sports in the Tri-Valley. Join Ian reception, book sales and signing. Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Bartholomew and George “Dr. For more information, call Michelle boxes filled with toys, school sup- for pick-ups, call 922-0671. Visit Rd. Admission is free, with refresh- plies and personal care items to www.camoves.com/emma.lea. B” Baljevich for up to the minute Russo at 931-4847. ments following the concert. A free- reporting on football, volleyball and underprivileged children in develop- will donation will be accepted to GNON’S (GIRLS NIGHT OUT ing countries. He is organizing this water polo on Channel 30. For more NETWORKING) TRI VALLEY CHAPTER Kids & Teens benefit Open Heart Kitchen. Visit information visit www.trivalleytv.org. with Centerpointe Church for the www.tapestryringersandsingers.org. HOLIDAY PARTY Enjoy holiday relief effort Operation Christmas FOOTHILL CHEER CAMP Foothill menu and drinks! New unwrapped Child. It costs $7 for the shipping. Competition Cheerleaders are call- Check out toys will be collected for the Toys Email garrison_linforth@yahoo. ing all K-6 cheerleaders to learn new Sports Community Calendar for Tots program. Membership/ com. The supporting organization moves, dances and cheers at a class MORNING GROUP RIDE - CYCLING at PleasantonWeekly.com Renewal special renew tonight to is Samaritan’s Purse, which will from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday, A group ride starts at 8:30 a.m. save as membership increases in receive any excess funds. Dec. 3, at Foothill High School, 4375 every Saturday from Cycle Pros Bike for a complete listing 2012. Event is from 5-8:30 p.m., Foothill Rd. Includes class, lunch, of local events. PLEASANTON MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEER Shop, 728 Main St., meeting in the Tuesday, Dec. 6 at TGIFridays, certificate, T-shirt and mystery gift. FUNDRAISER parking lot. The ride breaks into 3999 Santa Rita Rd. Cost is $10 for Pleasanton Middle Register by Nov 1 and save $5. Go to School Cheerleaders will be selling groups based on skill and distance. members and $15 for non-mem- www.foothillsports.com to download The regular ride usually covers bers. Call 487-4748 or visit www. Mixed Bag Designs, eco-friendly the registration/medical release form. shopping bags, grocery bags, iPad, 25-40 miles at speeds of 14-18 gnontrivalley.com. RSVP by Dec. 2 Cost is $50. Call 699-1149 or email mph. The long ride covers 35-60 at [email protected]. iPhone and laptop covers, from [email protected]. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 at miles at a brisker pace. Routes vary GROOVY ENTERTAINERS VARIETY Raleys, 5420 Sunol Blvd. Proceeds each week. On Sundays mornings, SHOW A local mother, son and benefit the cheer squad. E-mail Lectures/ there is a group ride for everyone, daughter act will perform magic, [email protected]. same time, same place, broken and sing popular Disney songs down into levels based on ability SECRET SANTA TOY DRIVE Put on Workshops from 3-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, TRI-VALLEY GRANT APPLICATION and distance. Call 400-4336 or visit your Santa hat and lend a help- at the Pleasanton Public Library, WORKSHOPS Cities of Dublin, www.thecyclepros.com. 400 Old Bernal Ave. Fun for all ing hand to make sure California’s 60,000 foster children enjoy a Livermore and Pleasanton will co- ages kids to adults. Their vision sponsor two application workshops Volunteering is to spread joy to the world. Call bright holiday season with a gift from Santa under the tree. Sleep for all fiscal year 2012-13 Livermore AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEER 366-3495 or e-mail groovyenter- Housing and Human Services ORIENTATION Pleasanton Blood [email protected]. Train will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped gifts for all ages. grants, Pleasanton Housing and Donation Center will host a volun- LAA GALLERY RECEPTION LAA Drop toys off at the nearest Sleep Human Services and Community teer orientation at 5 p.m., Friday, Gallery will host a Holiday Train, through Dec. 11. Visit www. grants, and Dublin Community Dec. 9, at 5556-B Springdale Reception from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, sleeptrain.com. Development Block grants. The Ave. Learn about ways to greet, Dec. 3, at the gallery, 2155 Third first workshop will be held from 10 inform and thank our community’s St., Livermore. Meet the gallery a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the blood donors. Advanced sign-up artists, enjoy tasty desserts, and Health Pleasanton City Council Chambers, is required. Contact Tami at (408) browse the collection of handmade FREE HEALTH FAIR Receive free med- gifts such as jewelry, pottery, acces- ical advice at a free health air that sories and paintings. The public is will be held on from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., always welcome to visit and admis- Saturday, Dec. 3, at Livermore Shiva sion is free. Gallery hours are 11:30 Vishnu Temple, 1232 Arrowhead a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. Road, Livermore. Topics will include 5.$%2 .%7 -!.!'%-%.4 Call 449-9927. internal medicine, cardiology, women’s health, nutrition and diet, NATIONAL WATERCOLOR SOCIETY chiropractic services, physical ther- 'RAND /PENING #ELEBRATION EXHIBIT The annual touring exhibit of apy and eye disorders. There will be 3ATURDAY $EC s PM PM the prestigious National Watercolor free evaluations on blood pressure, Society will be on display from Oct. blood sugar and cholesterol. Call &ABULOUS "UFFET /.,9 ADULTS AND UNDER 26 through Dec. 11 at the Firehouse 449-6255. Hot dishes such as prime rib, fried oysters, bbq pork ribs...salads such as Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. chicken pasta salad, shrimp salad, chilled salmon...and MUCH MORE! 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OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND COMMERCIAL The areas with the lowest industrial va- Continued from Page 25 cancy rates currently are Los Angeles, with a The last time the index reached the 100 level vacancy rate of 5.2%; Orange County, 5.7%; Alamo Livermore was in the third quarter of 2007. and Miami at 8.4%. 6 BEDROOMS 5 BEDROOMS Construction activity remains low, with Annual industrial rent should decline 96% of respondents indicating that it is 0.5% this year before rising 1.8% in 2012. 1311 Laverock Lane $2,950,000 3056 Rivers Bend Cir $849,900 Sun 1-4 Michael Hatfield Broker 984-1339 Sat/Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff 251-2514 lower than normal; 88% said it is a buyers’ Net absorption of industrial space nationally 753 Traviso Cir $819,957 market in terms of development acquisitions. should be 62.0 million square feet this year Blackhawk Sat/Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff 525-0116 Prices are below construction costs in 83% of and 41.2 million in 2012. markets. 3 BEDROOMS Pleasanton NAR’s latest Commercial Real Estate Out- Retail Markets: 306 Live Oak Drive $879,000 look offers projections for four major com- Retail vacancy rates are likely to decline 3 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 314-1111 mercial sectors and analyzes quarterly data in from 12.6% in the current quarter to 11.8% 7843 Cypress Creek Ct $834,000 the office, industrial, retail and multifamily in the fourth quarter of 2012. Danville Sun 1-4 Bhg Tri-valley Realty 463-9500 markets. Historic data for metro areas were Presently, markets with the lowest retail 3 BEDROOMS 4 BEDROOMS provided by REIS, Inc., a source of commer- vacancy rates include San Francisco, 3.7%; 1684 Tanglewood Ct $649,000 cial real estate performance information. Long Island, N.Y., and Northern New Jersey, 257 Jasmine Way $426,550 each at 5.7%; and San Jose, at 6.0%. Sun 1:30-4:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 314-1111 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 251-1111 Office Markets: 640 Varese Ct $1,950,000 Average retail rent is seen to decline 0.2% 5 BEDROOMS Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-valley 397-4200 Vacancy rates in the office sector are this year, and then rise 0.7% in 2012. Net expected to fall from 16.7% in the current absorption of retail space is seen at 1.2 mil- 755 El Pintado Rd $1,945,000 4184 Creekwood Ct 1,079,000 Sun 1:30-3:30 Alain Pinel Realtors 314-1111 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 463-2000 quarter to 16.1% in the fourth quarter of lion square feet this year and 13.5 million in 2012. 2012. Dublin 5 BEDROOMS The markets with the lowest office vacancy 7235 Valley Trails Dr $725,000 rates presently are Washington, D.C., with Multifamily Markets: 3 BEDROOMS Sat 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-valley 397-4200 a vacancy rate of 9.3%; New York City, at The apartment rental market — multifam- 10776 Ruthven Ln $399,000 3891 Picard Ave $1,269,000 10.3%; and New Orleans, 12.8%. ily housing — is expected to see vacancy Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 251-1111 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 846-6500 After rising 1.4% in 2011, office rents are rates drop from 5.0% in the fourth quarter forecast to increase another 1.7% next year. to 4.3% in the fourth quarter of 2012. Multi- 4 BEDROOMS San Ramon Net absorption of office space in the U.S., family vacancy rates below 5% generally are 7793 Peppertree Rd $629,000 5 BEDROOMS which includes the leasing of new space considered a landlord’s market with demand Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff 200-4130 2111 Mornington Ln $869,000 coming on the market as well as space in justifying higher rents. Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Realty 855-8333 existing properties, is projected to be 20.2 Areas with the lowest multifamily vacancy million square feet this year and 31.7 million rates currently are Minneapolis, 2.4%; New in 2012. York City, 2.7%; and Portland, Ore., at 2.8%. Are you buying Industrial Markets: Average apartment rent is projected to Industrial vacancy rates are projected to rise 2.5% this year and another 3.5% in or selling a home? decline from 12.3% in the fourth quarter of 2012. Multifamily net absorption is likely to Visit pleasantonweekly.com/real_ this year to 11.7% in the fourth quarter of be 238,400 units this year and 126,600 in 2012. 2012. N estate for sales information, current listings, open homes and virtual tours. For marketing opportunities contact HOME SALES Andrea Heggelund at 600-0840 x110. This week’s data represents homes sold during 641 Jackson Avenue S. & C. Muelder to B. November 2011 Henderer for $385,000 3880 Madeira Way SGT Investments to E. & A. Dublin Boyd for $300,000 SALES AT A GLANCE 11785 Bloomington Way A. & C. Lenoir to L. & 54 Meritage Common #204 J. Jung to P. & T. P. Rolandelli for $590,000 Davies for $216,500 3975 Branding Iron Court A. & L. Bisda to D. & 1009 Murrieta Boulevard #43 Wells Fargo Bank Dublin (Oct. 30 - Nov. 3) Pleasanton (Oct. 30 - Nov. 3) P. Bhukhan for $530,000 to M. & R. Sosa for $90,000 Total sales reported: 10 Total sales reported: 10 7449 Brigadoon Way H. You to C. Wong for 394 North Livermore Avenue Federal National Lowest sale reported: $120,000 Lowest sale reported: $243,000 $351,000 Mortgage to C. & S. Wheeler for $349,000 Highest sale reported: $590,000 Highest sale reported: $1,465,000 7620 Millbrook Avenue J. & L. Yee to B. Smith 566 Oriole Avenue Mastr Adjustable Trust to O. Average sales reported: $417,550 Average sales reported: $612,400 for $425,000 Munoz for $342,000 4823 Perugia Street Sorrento at Dublin Ranch 2144 Ponderosa Drive Federal National Livermore (Oct. 30 - Nov. 3) San Ramon (Nov. 6 - Nov. 16) to P. Ho for $469,500 Mortgage to J. & M. Patricio for $285,500 Total sales reported: 18 Total sales reported: 17 4835 Perugia Street Sorrento at Dublin Ranch 2486 Regent Road D. & K. Lewis to K. & J. Lowest sale reported: $90,000 Lowest sale reported: $105,000 to M. & P. Dapice for $519,500 Camuso for $645,000 Highest sale reported: $925,000 Highest sale reported: $995,000 6612 Sierra Lane Dublin Tralee to J. Reese for 5570 Stockton Loop Patrick Lyman & Associates Average sales reported: $467,917 Average sales reported: $474,794 $405,000 to W. & B. Chang for $925,000 Source: California REsource 7323 Starward Drive #12 US Bank to R. & J. 710 Vinci Way P. Chi to T. Wierzchon for Avadia for $120,000 $850,000 4851 Swinford Court HSBC Bank to Dods Trust for $415,500 Pleasanton COMING SOON! 3671 Whitworth Drive R. & E. Sharma to J. Zhu 5934 Bryce Canyon Court B. & N. Lester to B. for $350,000 Maddi for $505,000 Great Schools, Great Neighborhood, 2238 Greenwood Road Workman Trust to C. Great Location Livermore Wong for $770,000 506 Alden Lane F. & S. Clement to M. & S. Watts 3850 Kamp Drive J. & J. Warner to S. Pasala for Sunset East! Dual Pane Windows, for $720,000 $555,000 Remodeled Kitchen, Upgraded Baths, 4627 Almond Circle K. & D. Armstrong to M. & 3663 Kirkcaldy Court K. Williams to M. P. Flegel for $630,000 Cardenas for $530,000 Freshly Painted. New Roof At COE, 389 Andrews Street C. & A. Kamp to T. Lemay 691 Palomino Drive #D Densmore Trust to M. Fireplace, Private Backyard and Three- for $264,500 Jerman for $255,000 car Garage. Walk to Park, Arroyo and 4739 Apple Tree Common R. & S. Mikesell to S. 6793 Paseo Catalina Hoefs Trust to R. & K. Downtown. Offered at $575,000 & A. Lanza for $315,000 Cheong for $858,000 2529 Cowan Way S. & A. Almiranez to S. & M. 7509 Rosedale Court Davis Trust to E. Rashid Please call for more information. Garcia for $760,000 for $435,000 Don’t wait on this one! 1689 De Leon Way W. & Y. Miller to S. 6633 Singletree Way Door Trust to C. & S. Baxamusa for $555,000 Mayott for $508,000 Louise Davis 720 Debra Street B. & K. Cartwright to B. & S. 3517 Villero Court R. Bacal to J. & N. Das for Yendrey for $430,000 REALTOR® $1,465,000 849 El Caminito Wakefield Trust to D. Myers for 4471 Yuma Court O. Purnawan to S. Shah for 925.200.2457 $360,000 $243,000 [email protected] DRE #00551850 Source: California REsource
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1684 TANGLEWOOD COURT, PLEASANTON 10776 RUTHVEN LANE, DUBLIN 3717 BRANDING IRON PLACE, DUBLIN Location! Location! Single story home located on a court just Fabulous West side Dublin location in the California Highlands Don’t miss this 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath townhome situated in the around the corner from the Elementary and Middle school. The neighborhood. Great open floor plan includes vaulted ceilings, desirable Silvera Villas neighborhood of Dublin. Approx. 1654 sq ft of home is approximately 1716 sq ft home with 4 bedrooms and 2 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms with approximately 1387 sq feet living space, this gorgeous home has a wonderful light and bright open bathrooms. The exterior has been freshly painted and updated of living space. The home has a large living room/dining room floor plan. This home features many upgrades throughout including landscaping in the front yard. The kitchen has been updated and with fireplace, spacious patio and a 2 car attached garage. Located granite counters and stainless steel Bosch appliances in the kitchen and has a wonderful open layout to the family room. Nice sized private amongst the foothills to create a very serene atmosphere. Bamboo hardwood floors throughout the living room, family room & back yard with a pool. OFFERED AT $649,000 OFFERED AT $399,000 kitchen. OFFERED AT $395,000
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10 TURRINI PLACE, DANVILLE 4235 CLARINBRIDGE CIRCLE, DUBLIN 6731 HICKORY LANE, DUBLIN A truly amazing home on a large lot that is great for entertaining or Beautiful 2 bedroom 2 ½ bath condo in The Villas of the Dublin Beautiful home with remodeled kitchen, wood floors, granite just relaxing. Stunning grounds with a pool, spa, pond, a deck with an Ranch neighborhood. With approximately 1401 sq ft of living counters, cherry cab and stainless appliances. Newer dual paned outdoor BBQ area & gazebo. Home is approximately 5,000 sq ft. & space this home has a nice open, light & bright layout. The kitchen windows, newer furnace, redone baths, soothing colors and large is in need of some updating. OFFERED AT $1,175,000 has many upgrades including granite counters & stainless steel yard in desirable neighborhood. SOLD FOR $414,000 appliances. SOLD FOR $335,700
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1334 STONE CANYON CT, PLEASANTON 3623 CAMERON AVE, PLEASANTON 5260 RIDGEVALE WAY, PLEASANTON LOCATED IN IRONWOOD ESTATES LOCATED IN MOHR/MARTIN ESTATES LOCATED IN PLEASANTON VALLEY
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5 BD 4.5 BA 4,205sf. on a 10,588sf. lot. Over 5 BD 3 BA 3,291sf. on a 39,892sf. lot. Flat 1 acre 4 BD 2.5 BA 3,043sf on a 10,750sf. lot. $50,000 in upgrades. Open floor plan with high lot. Country elegance close to town. Updated kitchen Hardwood floors throughout. Large ceilings. Bedroom/office is on the 1st level offers neutral appliances, dinette area, breakfast bar, downstairs great room with built-in bar and with adjoining bath. Highly upgraded kitchen granite counters with full height backsplash, recessed vaulted ceilings. Remodeled kitchen with granite with granite counters, large island with sink, and lighting and opens into the family room. This single counters and excess storage. Expanded master stainless steel appliances. Custom fountain in story offers a private well, pool, volleyball court, suite with retreat. Pool and spa in rear yard. KRIS MOXLEY rear yard surrounded by garden area. horseshoe court and so much more! Perfect for entertaining! $1,350,000 $1,325,000 $995,000 TYLER MOXLEY
3710 RIESLING COURT, PLEASANTON 4055 ALVARADO STREET 725 ORION WAY, LIVERMORE LOCATED IN VINTAGE HILLS LOCATED IN THE JENSEN NEIGHBORHOOD LOCATED IN SOUTH LIVERMORE 925.600.0990 MOXLEYTEAM.COM
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5 BD 3 BA 2,925sf. on a 10,331sf. lot. 5 BD 3 BA 1,802sf on a 6,955sf. lot. 3 BD 2 BA 1,608sf. on a 10,000sf. lot. Open floor plan with bedroom & bath on main Updated kitchen offers wood floors, pantry, Single story in South Livermore. Expanded floor. Spacious kitchen with lots of storage. granite counters, breakfast bar. Private deck and and updated kitchen, family room and master New carpet & roof. Master suite with large pool offered in rear yard. LOCATED IN THE suite. Spectacular, huge rear yard with side walk-in closet. Pool and spa in backyard. HEART OF PLEASANTON! yard access. $750,000 $612,000 $534,000 DRE #00790463, 01412130
Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊU Page 29 The latest from The 680 Blog Do I Have to Stage my Home? Q: I am thinking about selling my home, and I have read that staging a al decision fi rst. How the home is a good idea. However, I have limited resources, and the thought home "feels" to a potential of staging my home is overwhelming to me at this point. Do I really have buyer is arguably the big- to stage it? —Alice in Pleasanton gest factor in determining Doug Buenz Alice, that is a great question. The short answer is no, you do not have if they are going to pursue to stage your home. You can sell any property in any condition provided it. The goal of staging and Office it is priced properly. For some sellers, staging is problematic because they preparation is to make the just don't have the time or energy to thin out closets, remove furniture, house feel more open, spa- 925.251.1111 etc. Sometimes sellers just want to sell the property the way it is without cious, and inviting. It does Direct having to do a long list of items that the Realtor or stager recommends. not have to be expensive. Sometimes there is resistance to change, for example after the passing of a In fact, many home stagers 925.463.2000 loved one. These are valid feelings, and the good news is that no you do can use most if not all of the owner's furnishings to transform the look and 680Homes.com not HAVE to stage your home. feel of the home. Things like rearranging or removing furniture, or adding The biggest benefi t of staging a home before putting it on the market is greenery and light, >> Go to www.680homes.com to read the rest CA DRE# 00843458 that you increase the appeal of the property. Buying a home is an emotion- of this article. High Performance Real Estate Go to 680Homes.com for more information on these homes and other properties.
COMING SOON Luxurious 5 BR, 5 ½ OPEN SUN 1-4 4184 Creekwood Ct. MOLLER RANCH Moller Ranch beauty BTH home in The Single Story 4 BR, 3 ½ shows like a model! Preserve shows like BTH home on private Pristine 3 BR, 2 ½ BTH a model with approx. 1/2 Acre lot with granite home with hardwood 5700 sq ft on premium kitchen, hardwood fl oors, fl oors, granite kitchen, 1/2 Acre view lot! pool, and 4 car garage! plantation shutters, $1,595,000 $1,079,000 downstairs master BR. Private lot! $799,000
2+ Acres! Country living yet PENDING SALE Upgraded 4 BR, 2 ½ JUST SOLD! Pristine upgraded Vintage close to everything! BTH Stoneridge area Hills 4 BR, 2 ½ BTH home Fabulous 4 BR, 3 BTH home with vaulted shows like a model! home remodeled with ceiling, granite kitchen, Cherry & granite kitchen, designer upgrades on hardwood fl oors, new 3 car garage, hardwood 2+ acres with sports carpeting, new roof, 3 fl oors, vaulted ceilings, court, and more! car garage, and private and private .31 acre yard $1,199,900 yard! $819,000 with sparkling pool! $885,000
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3891 PICARD AVENUE, PLEASANTON 2248 KAMP COURT, PLEASANTON 819 OAK MANOR COURT, PLEASANTON 5809 STONECLIFF VISTA LN, PLEASANTON Wow! Better than new because it is done & ready! Extensively designer Premium private large (12,691 sq ft) lot in excellent court location with As soon as you enter you will be impressed with the unique elegance. Newer beautiful home built in 2004. Great location, backs to open space remodeled, single level, plus upstairs bonus room/au pair/guest quarters! in-ground pool & spa! Highly upgraded five bedrooms, three bathrooms. Gorgeous custom home on private .62 acre lot. Approximately 4,541 square with views of Mount Diablo, Pleasanton Ridge & surrounding open space! Premium corner .34 acre lot! Four bedrooms plus bonus, four bathrooms, 3588 square feet. Completely remodeled gourmet kitchen with new granite Approximately 3,369 square feet. Completely remodeled kitchen with feet, four bedrooms (two master suites) plus office/wine room and bonus Three bedrooms plus loft/office, two & a half bathrooms, 2401 square feet. slab countertops, designer backsplash & new stainless appliances. Remodeled granite slab countertops, custom cabinets & stainless steel appliances. loft area and 5.5 bathrooms. Quality, high end equipment and finishes Custom tile flooring. Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, stainless bathrooms with granite slab countertops, custom marble flooring & surround. Remodeled master bathroom with new granite & tile. Three car garage. throughout. Gourmet kitchen with granite slab counters and stainless appliances. Spacious master suite. Oversized two car garage. Beautiful New interior & exterior paint, new carpet, new Travertine flooring! Vaulted Professionally landscaped private rear grounds with in-ground pool, spacious steel appliances. Hardwood floors. Oversized four car garage. Beautifully landscaping. Walk to new sports park & award winning Hearst Elementary, ceilings, plantation shutters, crown molding, new door hardware & light fixtures! Security alarm system & intercom! Finished three car garage! Tile roof. deck and large lawn area. Just a few minutes to downtown. Just around the landscaped Tahoe-like grounds with mature trees. Two minutes to Pleasanton Middle School, Oak Hill Shopping Center & Main Street! Professionally recently upgraded landscaped grounds with spacious lawn area corner from Nielsen Park. Award winning schools! Castlewood Country Club. OFFERED AT $1,565,000 Convenient to Callippe Golf Course & Castlewood Country Club. & patios. Award winning Pleasanton schools! Walk to neighborhood parks! OFFERED AT $1,165,000 SOLD FOR $810,000 OFFERED AT $1,269,000 DOWNTOWN KOTTINGER RANCH FOOTHILL KNOLLS LAGUNA OAKS SOLD SOLD — REPRESENTED BUYER SOLD SOLD
335 DEL SOL AVENUE, PLEASANTON 1348 HEARST DRIVE, PLEASANTON 7863 FOOTHILL KNOLLS, PLEASANTON 2505 ARLOTTA PLACE, PLEASANTON Location, location, location. Desirable downtown quiet court location! Excellent location!!! Panoramic views of surrounding hills. Backs to open Beautiful single story on private premium .35 acre lot. Three bedrooms, two Best location in Laguna Oaks! Desirable Newport model on premium .40 Beautiful upgraded home, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with 2350 square feet. space, no rear neighbors. Great condition, move in ready! Five bedrooms, bathrooms, approximately 2,150 sf. Completely remodeled kitchen with acre lot. Quiet premium court location. Four bedrooms, bonus room, plus 3.5 bathrooms, 3300 square feet. Recently updated gourmet kitchen with Remodeled kitchen with granite slab countertops, custom backsplash and granite slab countertops, custom backsplash, custom cabinetry and high end formal office. Private guest/in law/au pair quarters (4th). Three and a half stainless appliances. Newer upgraded hardwood flooring, plantation shutters, granite slab countertops! Spacious master suite with fireplace & large bath- European appliances. Hardwood flooring, French doors, vaulted ceilings, room. Open living room, family room and formal dining room. French bathrooms. Approximately 3,830 square feet. Large gourmet kitchen, granite dual pane windows, newer brushed nickel hardware and fixtures. Lots of newer windows, newer tile roof. Master suite includes custom built-in closet/ countertops, custom backsplash, tile flooring and large eating area. Spacious upgrades including 30 year roof. Elevated lot with private secluded tranquil doors, hardwood flooring. Three car garage. Beautiful, professionally land- dresser area, French doors to rear grounds, private bathroom with dual sinks. scaped grounds include, in-ground pool, spacious deck, gazebo, large lawn master suite with views of Pleasanton Ridge, and large walk in closet. grounds includes TimberTech deck, mature trees. Walk around the corner at areas and 135 wine producing grape vines, private vineyard! Community Very private professionally landscaped rear grounds, with no rear neighbors. Neal and in one minute you are at the Farmers Market and can also enjoy all Recently re-plastered and tiled pool/spa with new equipment. Built-in kitchen/ Beautifully landscaped rear yard with ultimate privacy. Expansive lawn areas amenities include tennis courts & pool! Walking distance to Main Street (pool site). A short walk to the community pool, park, and tennis courts. the other downtown amenities! Award winning schools! and downtown! Award winning Pleasanton schools!! BBQ island with refrigerator. Mature trees, patios and lawn areas. SOLD FOR $830,000 SOLD FOR $1,400,000 OFFERED AT AND SOLD FOR $949,000 SOLD FOR $1,300,000 PLEASANTON 900 Main Street Page 30ÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Go to open.apr.com for the Bay Area’s only complete online open home guide.
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PLEASANTON $2,049,000 PLEASANTON $1,799,000 LIVERMORE $1,247,000 PLEASANTON $895,000 PLEASANTON $849,000 Beautiful Craftsman style quality custom Absolutely stunning custom home Amazing Wine Country Home! This home Stunning hardwood floors & vaulted Walk to Award Winning Schools, home in Ruby Hill. Rich hardwood features 5bd + bonus room + office on over features Five Beds, Five Baths, Gourmet ceilings. Kitchen features slab granite downtown Pleasanton and shops, from floors, 5bd w/ private baths, game room, an acre backing to open space. Recently Kitchen, Guest House, Views and so much & large breakfast nook. Master with this 4 bedroom. 2,5 bathroom home. office, gourmet kitchen w/commercial remodeled kitchen, situated on quiet more. Minutes to I580, I680, HWY84 and fireplace & breathtaking views. Gorgeous Built in 2003 by KB homes, this home is grade appliances, stunning views of Mt. cul-de-sac. Perfect for entertaining! 8008 ACE Train. 2465 BELMONT pool & spa. 5th bd/office, 4th bd/media just under 2900 square feet, and in great Diablo. 3720 Raboli Street Rockford Place room. 1108 Crellin condition. 6023 Sterling Green Circle
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LIVERMORE $835,000 PLEASANTON $710,000 PLEASANTON $699,000 PLEASANTON $650,000 PLEASANTON $599,950 Southside single story home. features 3bd/2ba, 2,600+/-sq.ft on a 12,947+/-sq. Spacious Kottinger Heights is ready for 4bd/2ba 'Holiday' model, 2,167+/-sqft, Beautiful 3bd/2.5ba immaculate home with include granite slab counters tops, ft lot, freshly painted inside and out, new entertaining and family fun. 4bd/2.5ba, newer roof, windows, Pergo floors, HVAC over $60k in upgrades! Remodeled kitchen stainless steel appliances, custom flooring, appliances, inside laundry, side yard 2260+/-sf. Relax around the sparkling pool system, crown molding, inside laundry & baths, hw flooors, dual pane windows, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, Must See!! 949 access. 3596 CHIPPENDALE CT or enjoy a sunny interior retreat. 3643 and pool. 5230 HUMMINGBIRD RD fresh paing & more. Large side yard access MEDOLLA COURT BERNAL AVE for boat or rv. Great location! 4643 MOHR AVE
Alain Pinel Realtors not only continues to lead the Bay Area in home sales, but we also rank as the #1 Largest, Privately-Owned Residential Real Estate Firm in California – and #2 Largest in the United States.
In a day when real estate fi rms proliferate, merge, morph and disappear, APR thrives.
Source: 2011 REAL Trends Top 500 survey, ranked by Closed Sales Volume in 2010
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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊDecember 2, 2011ÊU Page 31 N"XXM.X3X^[\NUO So, you think Whole Foods Market is all about food, right? Well, remember, what you put on your body is as important as what you put in your body. Tucked away inside each of our stores is a section dedicated to helping you look and feel your best, from your hair to your toe. It’s called Whole Body.
The diff erence between supplements we sell and those you get at other places is not necessarily what’s in them, but what’s not in them. Lower-quality supplements add things like starch, extra gelatin, artifi cial colors, sweeteners and preservatives, lactose, unnecessary fi llers and hydrogenated fats — none of which you will fi nd in anything Whole Body sells.
Whole Foods Market 100 Sunset Drive, San Ramon 925.355.9000
Store hours: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week. -JWFJVXW wholefoodsmarket.com/sanramon