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This election, where even the congressional districts of the two cities are changed and renumbered, promises to be one of the most exciting, competitive (and possibly even confusing) General Elections ever. The Pleasanton Weekly and our daily online media coverage at www.PleasantonWeekly.com and www.TriValleyViews.com will keep you in-the-know on local issues as we head into the California primaries and the Nov. 6, 2012 election. Other events also are adding to the fervor of 2011-12 in our two cities. Sprouts, REI and a SuperTarget center are add- ing more shopping opportunities. Paragon’s 120-plus store outlet center at El Charro Road and I-580 will open next fall DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Folks enjoy a pleasant May evening in Emerald Glen Park on the opening night with brand name merchants such as Barney’s, J.Crew, Nieman of the new Dublin Farmers Market. Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. A new Life- style Safeway supermarket and retail complex will open in the INSIDE INFO next few weeks at Bernal and Valley Avenues, across from the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Clorox is moving 1,100 research, Quick reference directory management and other employees from its Oakland headquar- Some useful numbers for newcomers and oldtimers ...................................... 8 ters into an expanded six-building complex on Johnson Drive Calendar of events near I-680. In 2012, Stoneridge Creek expects to start the first Street fairs, concerts in the park, and more, month by month ...................12 phase of its spacious 800-unit retirement and independent By the numbers care complex in Pleasanton’s Staples Ranch. Facts and stats about the area, including historical dates ............................15 Of course, there’s more than politics and new construction Public officials in this prosperous Valley. Last June, the National Civic League Information about who runs our public agencies ...........................................18 named Dublin an All-American City with Pleasanton ranking Education among the top 100 cities in the U.S. in another competition. Public and private schools, elementary through college .............................23 And with good reason. Both cities have top-performing public Kids’ stuff schools, outstanding parks and other amenities, low crime Classes, outings and sports — plus preschools ................................................28 rates and job stability. The new BART West rapid transit station Arts & entertainment opened earlier this year (see cover), coupled with ACE train ser- Live music, theaters, galleries and more ..............................................................32 vice to the Silicon Valley, make Pleasanton and Dublin, nestled Outdoors & recreation at the crossroads of two major interstate highway systems, a From badminton to golfing to tennis to playing in parks .............................37 great center for commuters and businesses. Community Whether you’re new in our communities or seasoned dwellers, Clubs, support services, service groups and more ..........................................41 you’ll find the coming months exciting and this new INFO 2011- Getting around 12 a ready reference guide to enjoy all that we have to offer. How to get around and where to stay ..................................................................53 ABOUT THE COVER Commuters hustle through the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station, which opened in February. The station includes a parking garage with 468 spaces on Jeb Bing Gina Channell-Allen Stoneridge Mall Road on the Pleasanton side and another garage with 721 Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Publisher, Pleasanton Weekly spaces on the Dublin side. Photo by Cammie Clark. Design by Kristin Herman. TriValleyViews.com TriValleyViews.com 4 | Info 2011-12 REAL PEOPLE. REAL MEDICINE. High quality, compassionate medical care. 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Dublin-San Ramon Services Dublin 94568 District (DSRSD) 828-2689 7051 Dublin Blvd. Pleasanton Main Office Dublin 94568 4300 Black Ave. 828-0515 Pleasanton 94566 www.dsrsd.com 846-3204 City of Pleasanton Hacienda Branch 931-5425 4682 Chabot Dr. www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us Pleasanton 94588 847-0864 CA Public Utilities Commission Consumer County Recorder Affairs Division 1106 Madison St., Room 101 (800) 649-7570 Oakland 94612 (510) 272-6363 City of Dublin Call to obtain a birth or death cer- 100 Civic Plaza tificate or a marriage license. Dublin 94568 Phone: 833-6650 Registrar of Voters Fax: 833-6651 1225 Fallon St., G-1 www.dublin.ca.gov Oakland 94612 Call to obtain a business, bike or (510) 272-6973 dog license, to run for City Council, East County Animal Shelter DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI if a tree branch falls in your yard, Pleasanton, with a population of 70,069, operates under an elected council- to report a large pothole or if you- 4595 Gleason Drive manager form of municipal government with its primary offices on Main Street have a city-related concern. Dublin 94568 and Old Bernal Avenue. 803-7040 City of Pleasanton 200 Old Bernal Ave. Elder Abuse Prevention Fire Departments watch program. Pleasanton 94566 Resources Dublin Fire Department Pleasanton Police Department 931-5002 Adult Protection Services: Fire protection services are 4833 Bernal Ave.