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Brown, a Apply) outreach and the way its staff and state Assemblyman, was adopted board of directors conduct public in California in 1953 to guaran- Best Realtor meetings. The binder and its con- tee the public’s right to attend Ask Us About: tents contain what’s necessary for and participate in meetings of Rescreening Or New Window www.PleasantonRealEstate.com another Certificate of Excellence local legislative bodies. Originally Screens, Sharpening Knives, Better Homes & Gardens Tri-Valley Realty for the water and wastewater a 686 word statute, it has grown Scissors, Chainsaws, Mower BRE#: 01201349 agency. substantially over the years, Blades and Many The district’s operating budget and DSRSD’s board embraces it Garden Tools. for fiscal 2013 is $50.5 million, wholeheartedly, even requiring a hefty sum involving services special training programs for key in the Tri-Valley. Its certificate employees and newly-elected Get daily local of excellence checklist which I board members. 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If all elected report is the Brown Act’s admo- 1807 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton officials and the agencies they nition that meeting agendas or Phone (925) 846-0660 hot picks sent Now Sign up online at represent were so open about any other writing, except for 652 Main Street, Pleasanton Open their operations and work, tax- records specifically exempt from Phone (925) 846-9727 to your email www.PleasantonWeekly.com payers would feel better about disclosure, are disclosable to the www.truevalue.com/pleasanton how their money is being spent. public upon request “and shall I was particularly impressed be made available without delay.” with the agency’s emphasis on The DSRSD says this includes all public meetings and the guide- materials distributed to staff and lines it follows in scheduling, board members at a public meet- noticing and conducting them. ing, material that often in other FANCY A FREE WAX? Adhering to the Open Meeting government meetings sometimes Law and California Govern- gets hidden or withheld. At ment Code, DSRSD makes sure DSRSD meetings, anyone provid- FOR FIRST-TIME GUESTS advanced notices are sent to all ing materials to the board must interested parties, including the also make sure there are ample media, of public meetings, with copies for the media and general a report in advance about the public attending. business to be discussed. Agen- To avoid conflicts of interest at das of the meetings are posted in the DSRSD, an agency that deals advance at public places as well. with many outside contractors, All meetings last year were con- members of the board must also ducted in open session, except disclose if they or someone in for a few that dealt with person- their family has a connection with nel issues, and speakers were al- the contractor. Again, as Lynda lowed 5 minutes to make presen- Cassady of the state’s Fair Politi- tations, which is more generous cal Practices Commission told the than local school board and City agency, failure to make that con- Council meetings where speak- nection known “could lead to pos- ers are often limited to three sible violations, a result that both minutes. 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I-580 Eastbound Express Lanes Project Notice of Environmental Document Release – Notice of Public Meeting WHAT’S BEING PLANNED. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) propose to convert the I-580 eastbound high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane to an express lane facility. The express lanes will allow HOVs to travel without cost and give solo drivers the option to pay to use the lanes. The project area is from west of Hopyard Road/Dougherty Road to east of Greenville Road in Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore, Alameda County. Andrea Brennen WHY THIS AD. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Tech support engineer Caltrans, in cooperation with the Alameda CTC, has studied the environmental effects of this project. These studies show that the project would not significantly affect of the quality of the environment. The report that discusses these findings is called an Initial My biggest goal this year is to figure out Study with Proposed Negative Declaration/ Environmental Assessment (IS/EA). This notice is to inform you that: what I want to do with the second half of 7KH,6($LVDYDLODEOHIRUUHYLHZDQGFRPPHQWDQG $SXEOLFPHHWLQJZLOOEHKHOGRQ-DQXDU\IURPSPWRSPDWWKH'XEOLQ8QLILHG6FKRRO'LVWULFW%RDUG5RRP my life. /DUNGDOH$YHQXH'XEOLQ&$ A noise study was conducted, and no new sound walls are proposed. Project-level conformity analysis shows that the project will conform to the State Implementation Plan, including localized impact analysis with interagency consultation for carbon monoxide &2 DQGSDUWLFXODWHPDWWHU 30 UHTXLUHGE\&)5DQG7KLVSURMHFWLVFRQVLGHUHGD3URMHFWRI&RQFHUQ UHJDUGLQJSDUWLFXODWHPDWWHU 30 DVGHILQHGLQ&)5 E DQGWKH86(3$3DUWLFXODWH0DWWHU+RW6SRW $QDO\VLV*XLGDQFH$GHWDLOHG30KRWVSRWDQDO\VLVZDVFRPSOHWHGDVUHTXLUHGE\&)5DQGEDVHGRQ86 EPA Guidance. The project comes from a conforming Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Comment is requested regarding the project-level conformity analysis, which is included in the IS/EA. WHAT’S AVAILABLE.7KH,6($LVDYDLODEOHIRUUHYLHZRQOLQHDWZZZGRWFDJRYGLVWHQYGRFVKWPDQG KWWSZZZDODPHGDFWFRUJDSSBSDJHVYLHZDQGDWWKHVHORFDWLRQV Don Brennen &DOWUDQV2IILFHRI(QYLURQPHQWDO$QDO\VLV*UDQG$YHQXH2DNODQG&$ Retired $ODPHGD&7&%URDGZD\6XLWH2DNODQG&$ 'XEOLQ3XEOLF/LEUDU\&LYLF3OD]D'XEOLQ&$ My goal is to put at least as many miles /LYHUPRUH3XEOLF/LEUDU\6/LYHUPRUH$YHQXH/LYHUPRUH&$ on my bicycle this year as I did last year. 3OHDVDQWRQ3XEOLF/LEUDU\2OG%HUQDO$YHQXH3OHDVDQWRQ&$ WHERE YOU COME IN.,I\RXZRXOGOLNHWRJLYHSXEOLFFRPPHQWVRQWKH,6($SOHDVHGRVRDWWKHSXEOLFPHHWLQJRQ-DQXDU\ ,I\RXZRXOGOLNHWRVXEPLWZULWWHQFRPPHQWVRQWKH,6($SOHDVHGRVRQRODWHUWKDQSPRQ)HEUXDU\,I there are no comments requiring additional studies, Caltrans will respond to comments received and proceed with the design of the proposed project. 3OHDVHVXEPLWFRPPHQWVE\SPRQ)HEUXDU\WR Valerie Shearer, Senior Environmental Planner, &DOWUDQV'LVWULFW2IILFHRI(QYLURQPHQWDO$QDO\VLV 32%R[2DNODQG&$HPDLOYDOHULHBVKHDUHU#GRWFDJRY )RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQFRQWDFW9DOHULH6KHDUHU&DOWUDQVDW —Compiled by Nancy, Jenny and Katie Lyness

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Page 4ÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Jerry Pentin named Vice Mayor of Pleasanton Celebrating Taylor 3 on council affected by this year’s municipal election A celebration of the life of BY JEB BING Thorne, who was elected mayor in 2012, service on the council is not covered under the Barry Taylor will be held at 2 Pleasanton City Councilman Jerry Pentin has has announced he will seek term limits law, which means she could serve p.m. tomorrow at Camp Arroyo been named Vice Mayor of the city for 2014, re-election to that post in two full four-year terms on the council if re- in Livermore. Mr. Taylor, 74, died succeeding Councilwoman Cheryl Cook-Kallio November. In Pleasanton, elected. suddenly of a massive heart at- who held the post last year. mayors are elected every two Councilwoman Karla Brown, who was elect- tack Nov. 16. The city’s Vice Mayor serves as mayor when years with four terms, or eight ed to a four-year term on the council in 2012, Mr. Taylor, founder of Taylor Mayor Jerry Thorne is out of town and at other years, allowed under the term has until 2016 before facing re-election. Made Copy Systems, and his wife times at Thorne’s request. limits law. In other action, members of the council were Elaine founded the Taylor Fam- Pentin, who was elected to the council in Councilwoman Kathy assigned to sit on boards or serve in a liaison ily Foundation in 1990 to pro- 2012, is one of only two on the council not Narum also has announced capacity for 31 separate local, regional and vide support for the families of affected by this year’s municipal election on she will seek re-election in council committees. Bay Area children fighting AIDS. Nov. 4. November. She was elected Jerry Pentin Thorne will continue to represent Pleasan- Today, the foundation facilitates Cook-Kallio’s eight years of service end in last May in a special mail-in Pleasanton City ton as one of three mayors on the governing summer and weekend sessions November because of term limits. She could ballot election to fill Thorne’s Councilman board of directors of TV30 community tele- at Camp Arroyo for children liv- seek election as mayor again after an unsuc- unexpired two-year term vision and on the Alameda County Mayors’ ing with HIV/AIDS, skin disease, cessful try in 2012. when he was elected mayor. Narum’s current Conference. N Crohn’s and colitis, diabetes, and other significant illnesses. More than 3,000 children attend camp each year at no cost to their families. S.F. to allow private The public is invited to the celebration of life. For details, visit www.ttff.org or call 455-5118. commuter buses Get connected, stay at Muni stops connected Buses serving Pleasanton Everyone is invited to the free Make A Difference for Pleasanton commuters included Festival 2014. The event is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, BY JEB BING at the Pleasanton library, 400 Old San Francisco city and transit officials announced Bernal Ave. See a list of the partici- Monday a pilot program that will allow private com- pating groups at www.Communi- muter buses, including those from Pleasanton, to tyofCharacter.org. stop at certain Municipal Railway bus stops in ex- The theme is “Get connected, change for a fee. stay connected, through commu- The 18-month program will allow the buses to nity involvement,” and those who stop at about 200 of the city’s 2,500-plus Muni bus attend will have a chance to sign stops if they pay a fee, Mayor Ed Lee said. up on the spot to volunteer. The The fee for the bus operators, which transport festival will highlight opportuni- from local stops such as the Alameda County LOCAL 1555 ties for adults, teens and entire Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1555, which represents 945 station agents, train Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, will depend on how families. operators and foreworkers, approve a tentative four-year BART agreement. many stops a bus makes daily. From Pleasanton, The event formerly took place in these buses serve employees for companies such as October to tie in with the national Google, Apple and Facebook as well as universities Make A Difference Day, but orga- and hospitals. nizers changed the date to empha- Key union OKs new 4-year Lee said the commuter buses provide an impor- size that doing good deeds should tant service, providing more than 35,000 boardings not be limited to one day per year. per day in San Francisco. BART contract However, he said the buses have also drawn Fundraiser tops goal political criticism from tenant advocates that have SEIU Local 1021 to vote Monday to finalize agreement targeted them in protests over rising costs to live in The fundraising effort for a man the city. There have also been complaints that they beaten and left unconscious outside Members of the Amalgamated Transit and included two four-day strikes in July cause Muni delays. his home has exceeded its goal. Union Local 1555, which represents 945 and October by members of ATU Local “I think the shuttles are here to stay, but they’ve David Lamont, 51, was found station agents, train operators and fore- 1555 and SEIU Local 1021. got to get better coordinated,” Lee said. by his wife, Agnes, after confront- workers, approved a tentative four-year Mallett said employees will pay more Board of Supervisors president David Chiu said ing teens in the early morning BART agreement last Friday. money for their retirement but that will be the buses previously had no regulation by the city hours of Sept. 21. He was left Members of the Service Employees’ In- offset by pay increases BART is giving to its and were causing headaches in various neighbor- comatose in the beating. ternational Union Local 1021, which repre- workers. hoods around San Francisco. Longtime family friend Craig sents 1,430 mechanics, custodians and cleri- “All we’re doing is increasing our subsidy “It was the wild, wild West out on our streets,” Mullins stepped in to help raise cal workers, will vote on the pact Monday. to them,” Mallett said. Chiu said. money for the family in Novem- Des Patten, a top negotiator for SEIU Director Gail Murray said that although Muni director of transportation Ed Reiskin said ber, with a fundraising goal of Local 1021, said he’s hopeful that the mem- the agreement “isn’t perfect” and “is more the proposed program is expected to cost $1.5 mil- $20,000. As of Jan. 8, Mullins bers of his union will approve the agree- money than I would have wished to pay,” lion over the 18 months and will bring in that same raised $21,605 to help Lamont’s ment, saying, “We worked long and hard for she believes it’s a reasonable deal because amount. wife and two daughters, who our members so they could vote ‘yes’ on it.” it requires employees to accept new work- California’s Proposition 218 disallows a fee struc- have had no money coming in BART directors voted 8-1 a week ago to place rules that will make the transit agency ture for the program that goes beyond the cost to since Lamont’s injury. approve the tentative agreement that could more productive and efficient. provide the service, Reiskin said. Police are continuing their in- end nine months of labor strife with the After the vote, board president Joel Keller The 200 Muni bus stops will only be available to vestigation. No arrests have been agency’s employee unions. said, “This was a negotiated process that re- permitted operators, which will have to heed guide- made. The only board member to vote against sulted in some dissatisfaction on both sides lines such as yielding to Muni, pulling to the front the agreement was director Zakhary Mallett, but that probably shows that this probably of the bus stop and avoiding steep streets, Reiskin who said he opposes it because it doesn’t in- is not a bad contract.” said. Corrections clude a net increase in the amount of money The tentative agreement reached on Dec. The rest of Muni’s bus stops will be off-limits to The Weekly desires to correct employees must contribute to help pay for 21 resolved a dispute over a paid family the commuter buses, which will have unique plac- all signiﬁcant errors. To request their retirement costs. medical leave provision that management ards to allow for better enforcement by the city, he a correction, call the editor BART management had said the pension said had been inserted by mistake in a pre- said. at (925) 600-0840 or email: contribution increase was one of its goals in vious tentative agreement but leaders of the Reiskin said the agency’s board of directors still [email protected] lengthy negotiations that began last April 1 See BART on Page 7 See MUNI on Page 6 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊU Page 5 NEWS 4 busted in multi-county mail-theft ring BART fares rise 5% as 2014 Call from resident leads to arrests commuting gets underway BY GLENN WOHLTMANN A call from an alert Pleasanton New price to pay for equipment, expansion resident led to the arrest of four men in a mail-theft ring that BART passengers started their will benefit passengers,” Trost said spanned four counties, includ- first week of commuting in the in a statement. ing cities in Alameda and Contra new year with fares up an average The minimum BART fare, which Costa counties. of 5%. was at $1.75, will rise to $1.85. A resident of MacDonald Court The fare hike, which is expected The increase is part of an “infla- in Pleasanton spotted a man re- to average an extra 19 cents per tion-based” increase schedule that moving mail from several mail- ride, will help pay for new train has been in effect for a decade, and boxes at about 9:20 p.m. Friday, Four Contra Costa County ny. Aguilar was also charged with cars, a new train control system, is expected to raise around $325 then watched him join others in men were arrested and booked one count of forgery, and Rivas and improvements to a mainte- million over the next six years, a compact silver hatchback-style into Santa Rita Jail for posses- was charged with possession of nance facility in Hayward that will Trost said. vehicle. sion of stolen property, forg- methamphetamine. help support future BART expan- BART’s last fare increase was in A sweep by police located the ery, conspiracy and drug-related According to court docu- sion to the South Bay, according to July 2012. car, a 2011 Nissan Versa, not far charges. ments, Gonzalez admitted seeing spokeswoman Alicia Trost. In San Francisco, Muni also from the caller’s location with They were: David A. Gonza- the others steal mail, but denied “We understand no one wants to is increasing the price of its 1-, four male subjects from outside lez, 23, of Antioch and Con- taking any himself. pay higher fares but riders should 3- and 7-Day Visitor Passports. the area. A search of the car cord residents Elmer Aguilar, 18, Gonzalez was ordered held know this money can only be spent The price for each went up $1 turned up suspected stolen mail Gustavo E. Rivas, 26, and Ruben without bond. Aguilar was held on these identified projects, which yesterday. N from multiple addresses in Pleas- J. Ramirez, 31. in lieu of $300,000 bond, Rivas anton, as well as 13 other cities The four face 14 counts of in lieu of $290,000 bond and in Contra Costa, San Mateo and possession of stolen property Ramirez in lieu of $280,000 Solano counties. and conspiracy to commit a felo- bond. N Garbage company to pick BART parking to cost $2 at Pleasanton stations up trees tomorrow Trees must be placed curbside by tonight Increases start Jan. 27, earlier at other stations Pleasanton Garbage Service will sections and placed in residents’ BY JEB BING the Daly City station, up from and Millbrae station parking pick up discarded Christmas trees greenwaste container for pickup Besides BART fare increases im- $2.50, and The West Oakland lots. free of charge tomorrow, Jan. 11. on regular garbage collection posed New Year’s Day, the cost to station fee will reach $6, a 50-cent BART officials said their policy Trees must be placed curbside days. park at the two Dublin/Pleasanton increase. caps the parking fee at $3 except by tonight and cut in four-foot Pleasanton residents also can BART stations will rise to $2 start- In addition to the fee increases at the West Oakland station. Usage sections. Stands, tinsel, ornaments take their trees to the garbage ing Monday, Jan. 27. Jan. 27 at the Dublin/Pleasanton is evaluated every six months and and lights must be removed before company’s recycling center at Parking fees at the Fremont, and West Dublin/Pleasanton sta- determines if fees should increase the trees are loaded into trucks. 3110 Busch Rd. free of charge Union City, San Leandro, Fruit- tions, fees will also rise to $2 Jan. or be dropped. Trees also can be cut in two-foot until Feb. 1. vale, Lake Merritt, Pittsburg/ 27 at Castro Valley, El Cerrito Del Revenue from the parking fees Bay Point, Pleasant Hill, Wal- Norte, El Cerrito Plaza, North goes to an account used to improve nut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Berkeley, Ashby and MacArthur station access, such as shuttle pro- and Rockridge stations also will stations. grams, and station improvements, MUNI Veronica Bell, Google’s manager bump up to $2 per day from There will be no price chang- according to BART officials. Continued from Page 5 of public policy and government $1.50 starting two weeks earlier, es at the Glen Park, Richmond, needs to approve the program and affairs, said the company is “very next Monday. South Hayward, Bay Fair, Colma, Sasha Lekach, Bay City News, con- will consider it at an upcoming excited to be working with the The fee will increase to $3 at South San Francisco, San Bruno tributed to this story. meeting on Jan. 21. city.” The Bay Area Council, a busi- Bell said, “We see this pilot pro- ness advocacy group, helped bring gram as a good first step.” the various companies to the table to work with the city on the pro- Dan McMenamin, Bay City News, gram, he said. contributed to this report. Staying Healthy & Beautiful 2014 Our readers want to look, feel and be their very best. Market your services in print and online to thousands of readers throughout the 680 corridor! Print: 14,000 Online: 75,000 average unique visitors 300,000 average page views CONTRIBUTED PHOTO January 24, 2014 Planting time on Daffodil Hill publication Members of the Livermore Amador Garden Club ready the soil on Daffodil Hill (aka Boot Hill) in Liv- Ad Copy Deadline: ermore on a cool 33-degree morning in December to plant 1,400 daffodil bulbs. The Garden Club has January 20, 2014 provided this service since 1994, planting several thousand daffodils to beautify the area on East Stanley Boulevard at Wall Street. Club member Jack Pons holds these annual work parties to add new bulbs to Call your sales representative enhance the existing ones and provide a beautiful sight for all to enjoy in the spring. For more information on the garden club, visit www.lavgc.org. today at 925-600-0840

Page 6ÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly NEWS ./2#!,-EDICAL 7EIGHT,OSS YMCA forum deals with sex abuse arrest !ESTHETIC#ENTER Experts advise parents to ‘watch your children, and listen’ Lose weight...and keep it off! After s,ATEST&$!!PPROVED-EDICATIONS BY GLENN WOHLTMANN someone they know,” Dulka said. s!6ARIETYOF(EALTHY$IET0ROGRAMS coaches, people that the kids and s3TAFFEDBY0ROFESSIONAL$OCTORS.URSES When parents of boys coached While few victims ever step for- the families trust,” Dulka said. “In s,UNCH %VENING3ATURDAY by Andrew Michael Nisbet heard he ward to acknowledge they were the case of the golf coach, families !PPOINTMENT!VAILABLE Before had been arrested and charged with sexually abused, she said, “The said they were shocked, that they s.ON -EDICATION0ROGRAMS!VAILABLE Shauntrell lost weight on our sexually abusing young male golf symptoms are going to come out.” would trust him with their own s/NEON/NE#OUNSELING program and you can too! students, they reacted with shock “The advice I’d give to parents lives, they were that close to him.” s" 7EEKLY)NJECTIONS and fear. If crimes were indeed com- is just listen,” Dulka said. “Giv- Richardson said typically, sexual FREE CONSULTATION mitted, it might be years before the ing a message that you’re ashamed predators begin by getting to know extent of the abuse or number of or embarrassed about this may the entire family. victims is known, if ever. cut them off. Sometimes it takes “The beginning of the grooming Nisbet, 31, of Livermore was months to get a disclosure. … process starts out very innocent, Also Offering charged Dec. 7 with 65 felony Maybe they’ll talk about it hap- engaging in everyday activities,” she Botox® counts for allegedly sexually abus- pening to a ‘friend.’ Finally they’ll added. “Predators will see where $10/Unit ing two boys whom he’d taught. acknowledge that they’re a victim.” they can go, hanging out, giving Unretouched clinical photo taken while Court documents say Nisbet The number of those abused may gifts. It can be a slow process where Sveltlant Burkhead, MD frowning before and committed hundreds of individual be hard to pin down, Dulka said. they are ingratiating themselves in 925-846-5614 14 days after treatment acts against each of the boys, and “It’s a crime that is very hard to the family. It’s pretty common for with Botox® Cosmetic that they both “provided a detailed quantify because of the number of the adult to prefer relationships Individual results may vary. statement” that “clearly described people that never disclose it,” she with kids and kind of shy away /FFERINGALL&ILLERS the type of sexual abuse.” said. from adult relationships.” s2ESTYLANEs0ERLANE Nisbet also talked to one of his vic- The best guess by researchers, Often, a child will describe s*UVADERMs2ADIESSE tims on the phone, court documents Dulka said, is that one in three girls himself and his abuser as “best stated, in which he admitted to mak- and one in six or seven boys are Pleasanton friends.” San Ramon - 925 837-6400 ing a “mistake” and apologized for victims of sexual abuse by the age “That makes it really hard for 374 St. Mary St. (Next to Fernandos Restaurant) Walnut Creek - 925-935-4863 what he’d done to the two boys. of 18. She said often victims do not the child to disclose,” Dulka said, (Re-Opening Soon) At the time of acknowledge their abuse until they “because they feel that they are be- 925 846-5614 his arrest, Nisbet are 30 or 40 years old. traying the perpetrator that they’ve had an estimated “In a case like this, it might learned to love and care for and 175 boys from be years before victims come for- they’re not going to be believed across the Tri- ward,” Dulka said. because the parents care for the Valley enrolled in In addition to talking to their perpetrator.” the GRIP Junior children, parents need to be aware Nisbet’s felony charges include Golf Academy of changes in behavior, Richardson both sexual assault and sexual he created at the said. abuse. Sexual assault is a physical Las Positas Golf “It could be destructive, it could act, while sexual abuse includes acts Andrew Human Services Commission Course. Hun- be they’re acting very low-energy, such as exposing an underage per- Michael Nisbet Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. dreds of other always sleeping, showing signs of son to pornography. Charges against Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue boys ages 12 to depression. All of a sudden they Nisbet included oral copulation by UÊ*i>ÃiÊÛÃÌÊÕÀÊÜiLÃÌiÊ>ÌÊÜÜÜ°VÌÞv«i>Ã>ÌV>°}ÛÊÌÊÛiÜÊ 17 have been through Nisbet’s acad- don’t want to take baths or show- force, oral copulation of a person vÀ>ÌÊÀi}>À`}ÊÌ ÃÊiiÌ}° emy since he was recruited in 2006, ers or they’re taking more frequent under the age of 16, oral copulation and thousands had been through baths or showers,” she said. “For of a person under age 18, lewd and Economic Vitality Committee the GRIP academy he originally kids in middle school, sometimes lascivious acts with a child age 14 or Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 7:30 am founded in Michigan in 2002. Liv- they may not want to be undressing 15 years, distribution or exhibition ermore police have said they think in a locker room situation. They of lewd material to a minor, and ar- viÀiViÊ,]Ê£xÇÊ >Ê-ÌÀiiÌ Nisbet may have abused boys there, might become uncomfortable.” ranging a meeting with a minor for ÊUÊ iÛi«iÌÊvÊÓä£{Ê VVÊ6Ì>ÌÞÊ ÌÌiiÊ as well as possibly in North Caro- Richardson said those changes the purpose of engaging in lewd and *ÀÀÌiÃ lina, Mississippi and Alabama. could also include a sudden loss of lascivious behavior. Nisbet was well known and well interest in an activity that used to Nisbert was recruited in 2006 ******************************************************************* liked, had a reputation for win- interest them. after working as golf pro at a Bir- Commission Vacancies Recruitment ning and was successful at getting Other changes could include an mingham, Ala., country club and at scholarships for young golfers. His inability to control anger or mak- Beech Woods Golf Course in South- youth team won the PGA Junior ing excuses not to be around their field, Mich., where a website said / iÊ ÌÞÊ ÕVÊÃÊ>VVi«Ì}Ê>««V>ÌÃÊvÀÊÌ iÊvÜ}Ê League Championship in 2012. abuser, Dulka said, or “precocious he’d coached 3,500 young golfers. ÃÃÊ6>V>ViÃ\ Worried about the extent of the knowledge of sex or more interest His arrest came a day after the possible abuse, the father of one in it.” PGA’s Northern California Section Housing Commission of the boys coached by Nisbet ap- “Getting overstimulated around announced that it gave him its 2013 proached Kelly Dulka, executive sexual issues could be a red flag,” Junior Golf Leader Award “for his director of the East Bay YMCA she said. dedication and leadership in devel- Economic Vitality Committee who is also a therapist and an The issue poses a unique prob- oping a wealth of exciting and edu- £Ê iLiÀÊvÀÊi>V ÊvÊÌ iÊvÜ}ÊV>Ìi}ÀiÃ\ expert in child sexual abuse. She lem because some of the families cational golf programs for juniors.” ÀiiÊ VÞÉ ÛÀiÌ>Ê`ÕÃÌÀÞ and colleague Tonya Richardson, involved in the golf program come In its news release about the i`V>Ê/iV }Þ also an expert and a curriculum from cultures that may hesitate award, the PGA quoted Nisbet as developer of safe environments for to discuss issues they perceive as saying, “Junior Golf is something that ,iÃìÌ>Ê,i>Ê ÃÌ>ÌiÊ iÛi«iÀ children, held two forums recently shameful and an “it can’t happen I am extremely passionate about.” at the Y in Dublin to offer informa- here” mentality in the area, Dulka Nisbet has been permanently ex- ««V>ÌÃÊ>ÀiÊ>Û>>LiÊ>ÌÊÌ iÊ ÌÞÊ iÀ¿ÃÊ"vwVi]Ê£ÓÎÊ >Ê tion to parents. and Richardson said. pelled by the PGA of America and -ÌÀiiÌ]ÊÀÊÊÌ iÊ ÌÞ¿ÃÊÜiLÃÌiÊ>Ì “Moms who had kids who were Dulka said worries about “strang- has been fired from the golf course ÌÌ«\ÉÉÜÜÜ°V°«i>Ã>Ì°V>°ÕÃÉ«`vÉiÜV>««°«`v. coached by (Nisbet) were calling er danger” are small compared to in Livermore where he held the ÀÊ>``Ì>ÊvÀ>Ì]Ê Ì>VÌÊÌ iÊ"vwViÊvÊÌ iÊ ÌÞÊ for information,” Dulka said. the numbers of those abused by GRIP Academy. He remains held Clerk at (925) 931-5027. Their advice to parents: Watch someone they know. without bond in Santa Rita Jail and your children, be patient, talk to “An estimated 95% of abuse oc- is set to enter a plea on Jan. 14. The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. them and listen. curs by someone fairly well known A second set of forums, focused For complete information, please visit “I think it’s really important to to the child, either related to the on preventing sexual abuse, is set www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar have a frank conversation with kids child or in close proximity: fam- for later this month, although the when an issue comes up around ily members, friends, neighbors, dates have not yet been finalized. N #MFWJ/^TZW/TUNSNTS/\NYM/ZX BART for bereavement leave to include Oakland stations. Submit letters to the editor of up to 250 words Continued from Page 5 deaths of grandchildren or step- The agreement also allows qual- two unions said was intended by parents of a spouse or domestic ifying employees more flexibility or guest opinion pieces up to 500 words to all parties to be part of the pact. partner. in how they pay for the costs of INYTW QJFXFSYTS'JJPQ^=HTR or post it on The new agreement doesn’t in- The tentative pact also calls for their family medical leave. clude paid family medical leave the construction of break rooms in —Hannah Albarazi/Jeff Shuttle- Town Square at QJFXFSYTS'JJPQ^=HTR=/ but does expand paid time off the Daly City, Millbrae and West worth, Bay City News Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊU Page 7 Business News Edited by Jeb Bing, [email protected] What If Your Car Gets Totaled? ‘Gap’ insurance may be worth it BY JASON ALDERMAN more than a certain percentage of On the other hand, a late-model if your car is totaled or stolen. UÊ vÊ ÞÕÀÊ iÃÌ>ÌiÊ ÃÊ v>ÀÊ vvÊ vÀÊ Each year, auto insurance compa- the car’s retail value. Insurers set Mercedes could sustain far greater Most insurers will let you add gap the proposed settlement, ask nies declare millions of vehicles to their own allowable percentage, damage and still be considered insurance at any time. whether your policy includes the be “totaled,” meaning it’s not worth within state-mandated guidelines salvageable. Here are a few additional points right to hire your own appraiser the cost to repair them. It doesn’t (typically around 60 to 75%), and What’s worse, if the accident you should know about when and for a second opinion. Most states matter whether the car was dam- use their own formulas to deter- was your fault, or you must other- why a car is declared totaled, and have a procedure for settling such aged in a collision, during a flood mine a car’s value and estimated wise tap your own insurance (e.g., precautions you can take ahead of `Ã«ÕÌiÃ°Ê 1ìÀÃÌ>`]Ê ÜiÛiÀ]Ê or after a thief’s joyride went bad. repair costs. it was caused by an uninsured time to lessen the impact: that no matter the arbitration out- It’s hard to argue with such Thus, if your driver), you would only receive UÊ >iÊ ÃÕÀiÊ Ì iÊ ÃÕÀ>ViÊ >«- come, you’ll still have to pay your an assessment if your car was $4,500-valued that $4,500 minus your deduct- praisal includes the value of all appraiser, and likely, a portion of wrapped around a telephone pole 2002 Honda ible. Good luck finding a compa- extra features and aftermarket ac- arbitration costs. or the gas tank exploded. But what Civic sustains rable car for that amount. cessories, like heated seats, cus- UÊ >iÊ ÃÕÀiÊ Ì iÊ ÃÕÀiÀ½ÃÊ ÌÌ>i`Ê if the damage was more cosmetic, $1,800 worth of Other big losers when a car is tom wheels or an upgraded audio car value includes estimated sales such as major dents on the roof damage — mod- totaled are people still paying off system. tax to replace the car, as well as and hood from a hailstorm? erate bodywork their auto loan. Since the lender UÊ iÊ«Ài«>Ài`ÊÌÊÃ ÜÊ`VÕi- registration and title costs, since A vehicle is considered a total and repaint- technically owns the car, they’ll tation of any major repairs or up- you wouldn’t have incurred these loss if the insurance company de- ing these days get first crack at any insurance grades you made that might boost costs if you didn’t need to replace termines that the total cost to — it might be Jason payment; and you’ll still be re- the car’s value — say you recently the car. repair your car to pre-accident deemed totaled, Alderman sponsible for paying off the loan replaced the engine or bought new Let’s hope your car is never condition, plus fees for storage, even though the balance. tires. totaled, but it pays to know in salvage and a replacement rental engine still runs As a preventative measure, you UÊ ÊÞÕÀÊÜÊÀiÃi>ÀV °Ê1ÃiÊì- advance what to do if it is. car (if included in your policy), is fine. may want to purchase gap insur- pendent pricing sites like Kelly Blue ance if you owe more than the car’s Book or Edmunds to determine Jason Alderman directs Visa’s finan- retail value, or if you rolled past your car’s worth, factoring in its cial education programs. To follow debt into the new car loan. It will mileage, added features and overall Jason Alderman on Twitter: TROPHIES pay the outstanding loan balance condition before the accident. www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney AWARDS PINS CORPORATE AWARDS GLASS AND CRYSTAL Library offers help on job searches MEDALLIONS Employment recruiter to provide free consultations PLAQUES RIBBONS The Pleasanton Public Library is getting help with online applica- available on selected Wednesday APPAREL offering free consultations with an tions. The library also has support evenings and Saturday afternoons. PROMOTIONAL ITEMS experienced employment recruiter. materials available to assist job For appointments and more infor- The recruiter will help with seekers. >Ì]Ê V>Ê Ì iÊ ,iviÀiViÊ iÃÊ >ÌÊ resume writing, finding employ- Those interested should sign up 931-3400, ext. 4. CAROL, JERRY, AND JEREMY ROSENBLATT ment websites, learning how to >ÌÊÌ iÊ,iviÀiViÊ iÃÊvÀÊ>ÊÓä- The library is located at 400 search for a job on the web, and ute consultation. Appointments are Old Bernal Ave. N Phone: 925.249.1133 Fax: 925.249.1131 Oak Hills Shopping Center 5424-3 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton Catalog On-Line: Crowntrophy.com E-mail: [email protected] County agency earns AAA rating on taxes 1st in state with top credit score

Fitch Ratings and Standard and over the life of the bonds. economic growth,” he added. Poor’s ratings services have both According to Lengyel, the AAA The AAA rating was assigned assigned a triple A rating, the high- credit rating means: for the Alameda CTC sales tax est-possible rating, to the Alameda UÊ >ÀÞÊ ìÛiÀÞÊ vÊ ÌÀ>Ã«ÀÌ>ÌÊ revenue bonds of approximately County Transportation Commission projects including the BART Warm $145.8 million expected to be sold Both patients above were treated with Nerium for 90 days or less. (CTC) sales tax. Springs Extension, BART Oakland around the second week of Febru- “This top rating affirms Alameda Airport Connector (to open this ary 2014 and to be repaid within ~ CTC’s high-quality financial man- fall), Route 84 Interchange and eight years with current sales tax New Breakthru agement of Measure B, the county’s I-580 Corridor Improvement proj- revenues to fund voter-approved transportation sales tax measure,” ects, including carpool and express projects. All Natural Anti-Aging Cream said Tess Lengyel, deputy director of lanes. “This AAA rating is further proof Planning and Policy. UÊ LÃÊ VÀi>Ìi`Ê Ê VÃÌÀÕVÌÊ >`Ê of the exceptional value Alame- As seen on CBS, The View and The Doctors this month! “This AAA credit rating comes supporting industries to complete da CTC provides to the voters of just months after independent these projects. Alameda County, which is support- Third party clinical auditors and the independent UÊ Ý«>ì`Ê ÌÀ>Ã«ÀÌ>ÌÊ V ViÃÊ ed by our strict accountability and independent study proves Citizens Watchdog Committee for fast, safe and reliable travel. management practices,” said Art 30-67% change publicly reported Alameda CTC’s UÊ ,i`ÕVi`Ê VÃÌÃÊ vÀÊ «ÀiVÌÊ ìÛ- >]Ê / ½ÃÊ iÝiVÕÌÛiÊ `ÀiVÌÀ°Ê ºÌÊ 11th consecutive year of 100% ery. demonstrates the rating agencies’ in wrinkles, acne scars, clean audits and full compliance “This is a testament to the agen- confidence in our financial strength decreasing pore size and pigmentation. on the delivery of voter-approved cy’s strong leadership, supported and our delivery of the Measure B programs and projects funded by by highly experienced and quali- voter-approved Transportation Ex- Measure B for countywide trans- fied staff, providing excellent fi- penditure Plan.” Only $80 per month portation improvements,” she nancial management and a stellar Over the past 12 years, since To order call Mary: (925) 519-3163 or email at [email protected] added. track record of delivering projects,” voters approved Measure B, the Patient below was treated with Nerium for 90 days or less. Patient below was treated with Nerium for 5 months. Alameda CTC is now the first said Alameda CTC chairman and CTC has funded projects on a pay- transportation agency of its kind in County Supervisor Scott Haggerty. as-you-go basis. With these bond the state with a credit rating of AAA “The Alameda County economy funds, the agency will complete on a sales tax revenue bond issu- is supported by a diverse and sus- delivery of some of the largest ance from both Fitch Ratings and tainable business base, and the in- projects included in the detailed Standard and Poor’s Rating Services. vestments funded with the bonds Measure B expenditure plan, deliv- These ratings have the potential to will deliver transportation solutions, ering them earlier than previously significantly reduce the interest cost create jobs and support continued «ÃÃLi]Ê >ÊÃ>`°ÊN Page 8ÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Opinion

The Tri Valley Lioness Club helps Pleasanton EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY many worthy causes in our com- LETTERS munity. Lioness’s main focus are Weekly women, children and family is- Thanks for contributing Lioness Club serves sues, in addition to helping the Pleasanton, too blind. PUBLISHER The Tri Valley Lioness Club wel- Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 to the Holiday Fund Dear Editor, comes new members at their regu- EDITORIAL I saw your great “Serving Pleas- lar monthly meetings on the first Editor he Pleasanton Weekly’s 2013 Holiday Fund campaign anton” article (Jan 3, cover story) Tuesday of each month at 6:30 Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 wrapped up this week with donations just short of the about some local service clubs. I pm. Managing Editor $70,000 mark. By month’s end, with contributions wondered if you could mention Participating in the many activi- Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 T the good works of the local Lion- ties of the group is a great way to continuing to come in, it’s likely the final tally will show ess Club? meet local people. For information Online/Community Editor even more. That’s good because the 10 nonprofits that will Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 229 The Lionesses are affiliated with, please call 925-443-4543. share in these generous contributions urgently need these but separate from the Lions Club. James Art Reporter Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 funds to meet their ever-rising financial obligations. Contributors Disbursements of the 2013 Holiday Fund contributions Jay Flachsbarth will take place once a full accounting has been completed by Cathy Jetter Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The Holiday Fund is Auto Care Jerri Pantages Long a donor advised fund of this foundation, which is a 501(c) Mike Sedlak Nancy Lyness (3) charitable organization. Contributions made to the Holi- Jenn Teitell day Fund are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. As before, the Pleasanton Weekly has handled all costs of ART & PRODUCTION Guide Lead Designer the campaign. That means that every dollar you contributed Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 will go directly to this year’s benefi- Designers ciaries, with all administrative ex- Kristin Brown, Ext. 114 penses being handled by the SVCF Now Open on Saturdays Rosanna Leung, Ext. 120 and the Pleasanton Weekly. 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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊU Page 9 PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLES TriValley Life IN OUR COMMUNITY WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE VALLEY — MUSIC, THEATER, ART, MOVIES AND MORE

Shocking paradox: Wealthy America is home to much hunger Open Heart Kitchen hosting free screening

of film on U.S. hunger BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI don’t need presents,” Hall said, giving Hunger is not only omnipresent herself as an example. But friends who across the nation, it’s right here in the want to do something for her can instead Tri-Valley. put donations into a Birthday Box. To raise awareness of the problem, Open Heart Kitchen feeds anyone Open Heart Kitchen, whose hardwork- who walks in the doors at its serving ing volunteers serve more than 260,000 sites, with no pre-screening neces- free meals each year in Pleasanton, sary. Meals can also be taken to go. It Dublin and Livermore, is showing the works in cooperation with the Alameda documentary, “A Place at the Table: County Community Food Bank, more One Nation. Underfed.,” at 7 p.m. than a dozen local food pantries and Thursday. various Tri-Valley nonprofit groups The award-winning film will be whose mission is to promote nutrition screened at the Firehouse Arts Cen- and hunger relief. ter and followed by an overview of “Linda Seever is going to talk about hunger in the Tri-Valley presented by the need in the Tri-Valley — it’s really Open Heart Kitchen Director Linda surprising,” Hall said. “It shows how McKeever, and a question-and-answer important it is to have safety nets like session with the audience. Open Heart Kitchen and the Alameda “I’ve always felt that no one should be County Food Bank. She’ll also talk hungry in America,” said Joanne Hall, a about how students and other people board member of Open Heart Kitchen. can get involved.” “Here we are, the wealthiest nation in Meals are offered each weekday, the world, and we have a lot of hungry rotating among sites in Pleasanton, people — even in the Tri-Valley.” Dublin and Livermore. For more de- “A Place at the Table” examines tails, visit www.openheartkitchen.org. the paradox of hunger amid wealth Open Heart Kitchen always needs vol- through the stories of three Americans unteers, Hall said. As a board member, who face food insecurity daily, and it she sometimes gets an emergency call shows how hunger poses serious eco- to help out in the kitchen. nomic, social and cultural implications “We have slots to fill every day,” she for the nation. noted. The film includes insights from ex- Last time she was called, they hand- perts, such as hunger activist and ed her a bucket of onions to chop. actor Jeff Bridges, author Raj Patel and “Whenever I volunteer I bring gog- Tom Colicchio, of “Top Chef.” The gles in case I’m cutting onions,” she musical score features original music said with a laugh. by Grammy-award winning indie folk Meals are planned weeks ahead of duo The Civil Wars and Grammy and time by a nutritionist, each with pro- Oscar winning producer/composer T tein, starch, vegetable, green salad, Bone Burnett. fruit salad, bread, milk, coffee, tea or Although the presentation is free of juice and dessert. Volunteers prepare charge, there will be donation boxes. the food, including all the shopping, “We won’t charge because it’s about cooking, serving and cleanup. They attracting as many people as we can must also be prepared to switch gears and about being educated,” Hall said. at a moment’s notice as sites can serve “It is a great opportunity for our high anywhere from 200 to 700 meals per school students and high school clubs day. Large donations of perishables can and leadership looking for nonprofits change the menu at the last minute. to support. They can learn how to do Guests include low-income families volunteer service.” struggling to make ends meet, the un- An education table about Open employed and underemployed, seniors Heart Kitchen will be in the lobby, on fixed incomes, and the homeless. with board members available to offer “We’re predominately a volunteer more information. organization and we’re very, very com- The group will also introduce a new munity friendly,” McKeever said in an fundraising plan, the Birthday Box. interview last year. “A lot of people in The idea is that when people invite the community are involved on the friends to a party to celebrate a birth- volunteer side and helping us do any- day, anniversary or other occasion, thing.” they can have a beautifully decorated Thursday’s event is co-sponsored by box on hand to receive donations to the city of Pleasanton and the Dublin CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Open Heart Kitchen in lieu of gifts. Rotary Club. The Firehouse Arts Cen- Open Heart Kitchen, whose hardworking volunteers serve more than 260,000 free meals each year in “I’m going to be 60 next summer and ter is located at 4444 Railroad Ave. in Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore, is showing the documentary, “A Place at the Table: One Nation Un- will have a big party, probably, but I downtown Pleasanton. N derfed,” to raise awareness of the hunger problem. Page 10ÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly COMMUNITY PULSE

transient, was arrested at about $100 set of earbuds. The incident etooth headset worth about $998 POLICE BULLETIN 3:10 p.m. Dec. 31 in the 6000 was reported at about 6:25 p.m. were stolen from his duffel bag in block of Stoneridge Mall Road Dec. 30; the resident was unable to about 10 minutes. for felony attempted auto theft determine how the culprits entered UÊ Ê ÀiÃ`iÌÊ vÊ Ì iÊ xÇääÊ LVÊ vÊ Two arsons, a day apart in the incident, reported at about and misdemeanor loitering. So- her apartment. Owens Drive told police at around 10:39 a.m. Jan. 1. tomayor was seen jiggling ve- UÊ À`ÃÌÀ]ÊÊÌ iÊ£ÈääÊLVÊvÊ 4:05 p.m. Dec. 31 that someone A San Francisco man was arrested In other police reports: hicle door handles at the mall Stoneridge Mall Road, reported at had tried to open a credit card in for felony arson in recent days, while UÊ-ÌiÛiÊ-ÌiÛi]Êx{]ÊvÊ->ÊÃiÊÜ>ÃÊ and was seen the day before and 5:05 p.m. Dec. 30 the embezzle- his name, requesting an $8,500 police investigate another arson that arrested at about 11:55 a.m. Jan earlier the same day doing the ment of $1,910 through fraudulent loan. The loan was denied. occurred the next day. 3 on a felony count of possessing same thing. returns. UÊ Ê VÀi`ÌÊ V iVÊ i`Ê ÌÊ >Ê ÀiÃ`iÌÊ Anthony Torrienert, 29, a tran- a fake driver’s license and mis- UÊ >Ê °ÊivviÀÃ]ÊÓÓ]ÊvÊ">- UÊ Ê ÃiVÀiÌÊ Ã ««iÀÊ ÃV>Ê iÌÌi`Ê of the 3600 block of Touriga Drive sient from San Francisco, was demeanor counts of giving false land was arrested at about 2:01 $1,900 in money orders from a discovering that someone had used arrested at about 2:23 a.m. Dec. identification to police and driving p.m. Jan. 4 at Victoria’s Secret in 29-year-old resident of the 500 her identification to try to get an 31. Police were called to the Shell without a license. the 1300 block of Stoneridge Mall block of San Gabriel Court between apartment in Wisconsin, in an in- gas station in the 4200 block of The arrest took place after police Road on a felony count of receiving Dec. 30 and Jan. 3. cident reported at about 4:20 p.m. First Street and found Torrienert saw a vehicle partially blocking the stolen property. UÊ/ iÊ6iÀâÊ7ÀiiÃÃÊÃÌÀiÊÊÌ iÊ Dec. 31. standing next to a gas pump; road. While officers were on scene, UÊ /ÜÊ iÝiÀVÃiÊ LiÃ]Ê iÊ ÜÀÌ Ê 6000 block of Johnson Drive was UÊ Ê ÛÃÌÊ vÀÊ vÀi`ÃÊ i`Ê ÌÊ Ì iÊ questioned by police, he said he a man came out of a home’s garage $2,399 and another worth $1,799, hit by grab-and-run thieves twice theft of a $200 laptop from a home started a fire about 20 feet from and told them he was putting notes were stolen from Precor Home Fit- in less than a week. In the first in the 4800 block of Bernal Avenue gas pumps in a stack of wood on vehicles he hoped to buy and ness in the 6000 block of Johnson case, at about 4:54 p.m. Dec. 30, in an incident reported at about for sale at the front door to stay was inside the garage leaving a note Drive; a front window was smashed two iPhones worth $649 and $549 11:23 a.m. Jan. 6. warm. there. for entry in the incident, reported were taken. In the latest, $179 UÊÊVÕÌiÀviÌÊfxÊLÊÜ>ÃÊÀiViÛi`Ê The next day, a tenant of Rid- The homeowner said nothing at about 9:53 a.m. Jan. 3. speakers and a $79 battery pack by 7-Eleven in the 3700 block of geview Commons in the 5300 block was missing, but a search of Steve UÊ Ê *>`Ê ÜÀÌ Ê fx]Ê >Ê fxääÊ were taken. Hopyard Road in an incident re- of Case Avenue reported someone and his car turned up a number of laptop and various jewelry worth UÊÊ}ÞÊiLiÀÊ>ÌÊÓ{ÊÕÀÊÌ- ported at about 1:32 p.m. Jan. 5. tried to light her apartment door on IDs with different names and dates about $765 were stolen from an ness in the 4700 block of Willow Under the law, those arrested fire. Police found a pile of ash out- of birth. apartment in the 6300 block of Road reported at about 8:21 p.m. are considered innocent until con- side the door but have no suspects UÊ >iÊLiÀÌÊ-Ì>ÞÀ]ÊÓx]Ê>Ê Stoneridge Mall Road, along with a Jan. 4 that a cellphone and Blu- victed. N POLICE REPORT

The Pleasanton Police Department made ■ 3:03 p.m. in the 4900 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; stolen prop- Same man may be responsible the following information available. Dolores Drive; stolen property erty Dec. 30 Vandalism ■ 3:12 p.m. in the 3100 block of for third holdup attempt ■ 10:30 a.m. in the 3400 block of Bernal Avenue Theft Cornerstone Court ■ 4:48 p.m. in the 6000 block of Pleasanton police say a robbery at- Coincidentally, both men were ■ 3:36 p.m. in the 4300 block of ■ 1:57 p.m. in the 3900 block of First Johnson Drive; shoplifting tempt last Friday at Baskin-Robbins similar in age and physical descrip- Rosewood Drive; auto theft Street ■ 5:56 p.m. in the 1000 block of at 4001 Santa Rita Road was likely tion to the local strong-arm robber. ■ 4:26 p.m. in the 1000 block of Public drunkenness Stoneridge Mall Road the work of the same man involved Stoneridge Mall Road; auto theft Anyone with information about ■ 12:39 a.m. in the 1800 block of ■ 8:21 p.m. in the 4700 block of in two other recent robberies. any of the Pleasanton robberies is ■ 4:54 p.m. in the 6000 block of Santa Rita Road Willow Road; theft from structure A man entered the ice cream asked to call the Pleasanton Police Johnson Drive; shoplifting Commercial burglary ■ 5:01 p.m. in the 100 block of shop around 12:05 p.m. and hand- Department at 931-5100. N ■ 5:05 p.m. in the 1600 block of Division Street ■ 9:53 a.m. in the 6000 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; embezzlement ed a demand note to store em- Johnson Drive ployees, police said. The workers ■ 9:17 p.m. in the 1400 block of Jan. 2 Drug/alcohol violations Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting refused and the suspect ran away. Theft ■ 3:36 a.m. in the 5500 block of W. Residential burglary Pleasanton police Sgt. Kurt ■ 11:14 a.m. in the 3400 block of Las Positas Boulevard; public drunk- Prime ■ 6:25 p.m. in the 6300 block of Norton Way enness Schlehuber said the man’s physi- Stoneridge Mall Road cal description and method of op- ■ 12:35 p.m. in the 6000 block of ■ 6:12 p.m. at the intersection of Vandalism Johnson Drive; shoplifting Foothill Road and Old Foothill eration match those of the man Road; DUI involved in a Dec. 17 strong-arm Pickin’s ■ 8:20 a.m. in the 5300 block of ■ 12:43 p.m. in the 3100 block of Brookside Court Vineyard Avenue ■ 9:35 p.m. in the 5500 block of W. robbery at Behind the Door Beauty Las Positas Boulevard; possession of ■ 3:34 p.m. in the 9400 block of ■ 1:29 p.m. in the 9500 block of Boutique on Hopyard Avenue and The Rotary Club Blessing Drive methamphetamine and drug para- a Dec. 23 robbery at the UPS Store MacDonald Court phernalia Drug/alcohol violations ■ 6:20 p.m. in the 1300 block of on Pimlico Drive. of Pleasanton’s ■ 10:40 p.m. in the 7000 block of ■ 6:54 a.m. in the 4500 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting Johnson Drive; possession of meth- In both those cases, the man Pleasanton Avenue; DUI Vehicle tampering amphetamine and drug parapher- presented a note, a clerk complied, Garage Sale ■ 12:10 p.m. in the 5500 block of W. ■ 1:28 p.m. in the 4100 block of nalia and he left with cash. Las Positas Boulevard; public drunk- Francisco Street Jan. 5 The man in Friday’s robbery at- enness Public drunkenness tempt was described as white, mid- Pick through hundreds ■ 7:08 p.m. in the 7600 block of Child abuse ■ 12:17 a.m. at the intersection 30s, about 6 feet tall and 200 to of items – unearth your Stoneridge Drive; public drunken- of Valley Avenue and Koll Center ■ 10:26 p.m. in the 3000 block of 220 pounds. He had facial stubble ness, paraphernalia possession treasure. Parkway Yuma Way and was last seen wearing a gray ■ 8:27 p.m. at the intersection of Theft Foothill Road and Highland Oaks Jan. 3 beanie, short dark gray pea coat, January 18th Drive; DUI ■ 12:29 p.m. in the 9400 block of blue acid-wash jeans and gray sun- 8am-2pm Robbery Blessing Drive glasses with oval frames. Dec. 31 ■ 12:15 p.m. in the 4000 block of ■ 1:32 p.m. in the 3700 block of In the two other holdups, the Santa Rita Road Amador Valley Theft Hopyard Road; fraud man was described as roughly simi- Theft High School Parking Lot ■ 1:22 a.m. in the 1600 block of Graffiti lar in height and weight. In those Stoneridge Mall Road; fraud ■ 11:11 a.m. in the 5500 block of San ■ 8:36 a.m. in the 5500 block of Sunol cases, he was said to have been 1156 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton Juan Way; fraud ■ 3:10 p.m. in the 6000 block of Boulevard wearing a leather-like jacket and an Stoneridge Mall Road; auto theft ■ 5:15 p.m. in the 5500 block of DUI Springdale Avenue; shoplifting Oakland Raiders beanie-style cap. ■ 4:05 p.m. in the 5700 block of ■ 7:32 p.m. in the 4300 block of Valley In the two prior robberies, the man Owens Drive; fraud Residential burglary Avenue also wore dark black sunglasses, ■ 4:20 p.m. in the 3600 block of ■ 6:41 p.m. in the 9400 block of black leather jacket and gloves. Touriga Drive; fraud Blessing Drive Jan. 6 Theft Schlehuber said police will re- Graffiti Auto burglary view video surveillance to deter- ■ 3:54 p.m. at the intersection of ■ 10:12 a.m. in the 7000 block of ■ 11:23 a.m. in the 4800 block of Johnson Drive Bernal Avenue; theft from structure mine if the same man was involved Sutter Gate and Jones Gate avenues in the latest holdup. Alcohol violations Public drunkenness ■ 12:50 p.m. in the 4500 block of For more info contact: Pleasanton Avenue While some are dubbing the ■ 5:09 p.m. in the 4500 block of ■ 1:50 a.m. in the 2400 block of suspect in the local robberies the Nancy Pennell Rosewood Drive; public drunkenness Crestline Road ■ 1:32 p.m. in the 6300 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; bicycle theft Beanie Bandit, he’s not alone. 925.426.8316 ■ 9:30 p.m. in the 5600 block of A similar beanie-wearing holdup Springhouse Drive; DUI Jan. 4 ■ 2:32 p.m. in the 1300 block of [email protected] Theft Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting man was arrested in October in Jan. 1 ■ 9:51 a.m. in the 3900 block of ■ 5:48 p.m. at the intersection of connection with a string of South Funds raised go to purchase Arson Vineyard Avenue; bicycle theft Hansen Drive and Valley Avenue; sto- Bay bank robberies, and another and distribute wheelchairs to len property ■ 10:39 a.m. in the 5300 block of ■ 11:38 a.m. in the 500 block of San beanie bandit was sentenced in people with disabilities in Mexico Graffiti Case Avenue Gabriel Court November to 321 years to life on and South America. Tulancingo, ■ 12:05 p.m. at the intersection of Del Theft ■ 12:47 p.m. in the 2300 block of Tuesday for a string of robberies Pleasanton’s sister city, is Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting Valle Parkway and Main Street in Ontario, Fontana, Redlands and ■ 7:38 a.m. in the 6000 block of scheduled for delivery this fall. Johnson Drive; shoplifting ■ 2:24 p.m. in the 1300 block of Montclair, Calif. Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊU Page 11 COVER ST

Pleasanton 2014: Looking good

Economic anchors attracting talented employees By Jeb Bing

study just completed by approved by the City Council, is a the city’s Economic Vitality policy document that will guide the A Committee shows Pleasan- city’s economic priorities and activi- ton nurturing a strong local econ- ties over the next three to five years. omy going into 2014 with 91% The new plan updates the 2007 plan of business executives who were and addresses changing conditions surveyed saying the city is a good since then, including the national location for doing business. recession and recovery. Economic strengths cited in In terms of economic assets, the “Pleasanton Economic Assets” the study notes that “Pleasanton study and accompanying brochure is home to thriving businesses of show strong job growth opportuni- all sizes and types, from start-ups DINO VOURNAS ties here in a highly-competitive to Fortune 500 firms, with espe- Some of Workday’s 1,600 employees head back to their offices at the software employment base, with projected cially robust industry clusters in company’s expanded headquarters building on Stoneridge Mall Road. This Students at Amador Valley High School u long-term growth outpacing both information technology, computer fast-growing company expects to employ 4,000 over time. anton school district. the Tri-Valley and the East Bay. engineering, biomedical, and pro- “Pleasanton’s economy features fessional and technical services. high-technology industry sectors “Almost 80% of the executives tion modes which help facilitate nearby in Livermore. Manufactur- growth over a 14-year period, and that draw highly-educated work- surveyed indicated they expected the movement of goods and people ers here also cite as a Pleasanton that Pleasanton companies demon- ers and form an innovation-based their businesses to be in Pleas- throughout the region. Ideally situ- asset the key U.S port operations in strated growth of more than 25% economy,” said Pamela Ott, the city’s anton five years from now,” Ott ated at the intersection of I-580 nearby San Francisco, Oakland and across all business sizes. economic development director, states in the “Economic Assets” and I-680, they like the fact that Stockton. While the city is home to a diver- who also serves as staff liaison to report. “Simply put, Pleasanton is Pleasanton is less than an hour As a hub for the San Francisco sity of business sectors, Pleasanton’s the Economic Vitality Committee an exceptional place to locate and drive time from San Francisco, Sili- East Bay’s key industry sectors, economy is particularly special- (EVC). “Pleasanton’s largest employ- achieve business success.” con Valley and the Central Valley, Pleasanton is a highly competi- ized in innovation and knowledge- ers reflect the city’s major industry Starting with location, executives and only 90 minutes from the state tive employment center, with an based industry clusters including sectors and are economic anchors find Pleasanton to be a well-con- capitol in Sacramento. environment that fosters business information technology, computer that attract talented employees and nected Northern California loca- It helps, too, that Pleasanton is success, Ott and the EVC say in engineering, biomedical technol- additional business activity.” tion, with convenient access to all near three major international air- their report. Consider that Pleas- ogy and devices, and professional The EVC’s Economic Develop- major markets and well-positioned ports, San Francisco, San Jose and anton’s long-term growth of 63% and technical services. Indicative of ment Strategic Plan, which has been for access to multiple transporta- Oakland, with an FAA-operated outpaced the East Bay region’s 20% this innovation culture, collectively Pleasanton companies have been the top recipient of venture capital investment in the East Bay, surpass- ing the larger cities of Fremont and Oakland, and since 2006 have received more than $1.3 billion in venture capital funding. Complementing this local innovation climate, the report notes that the East Bay is the only region in the country with three national laboratories: Lawrence Livermore and Sandia National Laboratories are only 12 miles from Pleasanton and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is 35 miles to the north. “This proximity to cutting-edge research and development, and the network of companies it cultivates, makes Pleasanton an excellent location for entrepreneurs and start-ups that are bringing lab-developed ideas and products to the commercial market,” Ott said. Businesses of all sizes, from small offices to regional operations cen- ters to large company headquarters, position the city as a regional employment center with more than 53,000 jobs. This breadth and di- STONERIDGE SHOPPING CENTER/SIMON versity of companies adds to the Spacious seating area is a popular meeting center at Stoneridge Shopping Center, a 1.3-million-square-foot upscale regional mall that opened in Pleasanton strength of Pleasanton’s economy Sept. 4, 1980. by building a local supply chain

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TONY DENNIS Home to the University of San Francisco East Bay campus just off Stoneridge use computers as part of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) pathways program implemented by the Pleas- Mall Road, Pleasanton campus offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

and robust business-to-business ac- corporate events, including compa- gineering and biomedical sciences These include Stoneridge Shop- history center, the Firehouse Arts tivity. Some of the Bay Area’s largest ny gatherings, trade shows, festivals for developing critical-reasoning ping Center, a historic downtown Center, and award-winning Callippe firms that have a strong presence in and the nationally popular Good and problem-solving skills. district, recreational activities, and Preserve Golf Course. Pleasanton include Kaiser Perma- Guys classic autos shows are held Pleasanton is also home to the arts and cultural events. “To all this, add festivals, pa- nente, Safeway, Workday, Clorox, regularly at the Alameda County University of San Francisco East “Pleasanton maintains 42 parks rades, a weekly farmers market, Oracle, Roche Molecular Systems, Fairgrounds, a 267-acre site located Bay campus, which offers under- throughout the city, and an addi- and an outdoor summertime con- Life Technologies, Thoratec, Veeva in the heart of Pleasanton. graduate and graduate degree pro- tional 24 miles of trails available cert series and you’ll see that Pleas- Systems and Gap.com. According to the “Economic As- grams with courses specifically de- for recreational use by residents and anton has a unique charm that is As Pleasanton’s largest business sets” report, Pleasanton’s central signed for today’s workforce. company employees alike,” Ott said. welcoming to all,” Ott said. “It’s center, Hacienda Business Park cov- location also enables businesses In describing Pleasanton’s eco- These include the Augustin Bernal this small town ambiance com- ers 875 acres and comprises nearly to draw from the Bay Area’s large nomic assets, Ott and the EVC Park, a 237-acre natural jewel along bined with a sophisticated metro- 60% of Pleasanton’s office and flex and diverse labor pool. Pleasan- also reported on quality of life the ridgeline in the middle of the politan edge that makes Pleasanton building inventory. Hacienda com- ton companies have access to the attributes that attract businesses East Bay Regional park system, Al- an exceptional place to locate and bines 7.5 million square feet of office highly educated, highly skilled and their employees to Pleasanton. viso Adobe Park with its interpretive achieve business success.” N and flex space with nearly 900,000 workers desired by the innovative square feet of retail serving workers and sustaining industry clusters in and residents alike. the community, attracting workers The economic study also showed from the Tri-Valley, the East Bay, that Pleasanton offers high value, Silicon Valley and beyond. In ad- cost competitive commercial space, dition to two freeways that pass with a variety of commercial real es- through Pleasanton, the city also tate offerings. These meet the needs offers commuter rail and bus tran- of a mixture of established and sit systems. emergent industry clusters, conve- In terms of education, the eco- niently located near freeways, BART nomic study reports that the city’s and ACE transit systems. Premium well-educated and skilled talent office space is cost competitive com- is a hallmark of Pleasanton and pared to other Bay Area locations, the Tri-Valley, with 56% of the such as San Francisco, downtown residents having a bachelor’s or Oakland or San Jose, as well as advanced degree. within the Tri-Valley region, making “Employees and their families are Pleasanton a high-value location. drawn to Pleasanton for the great High-speed Internet and other schools we have here,” Ott said. infrastructure are in place to sup- The Pleasanton Unified School port the needs of businesses. Sub- District serves approximately 14,800 stantial investment in Hacienda’s students across 15 school sites with fiber optics allows tenants access one of the highest Academic Perfor- to connectivity while a free munici- mance Index (API) scores in Califor- pal wi-fi network covers Pleasan- nia. Last year, 95% of the district’s ton’s downtown district. Hacienda’s high school graduates continued on electrical service is ranked highly to higher education. in reliability statewide. With STEM (science, technology, For business travelers coming to engineering and math) accounting Pleasanton, the city offers an inven- for 7 out of 10 jobs, the school dis- tory of 1,800 hotel rooms, including trict has implemented new STEM DINO VOURNAS a number of extended stay proper- pathways, partnering with Project Pleasanton’s historic downtown offers good dining as well as a free municipal Wi-Fi network. ties for longer-term lodging. Larger Lead the Way to offer classes in en-

Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊU Page 13 HOLIDAY FUND We appreciate your support

The 2013-14 Holiday Fund campaign has raised nearly $70,000 to help support the nonprofit agencies that serve our community. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

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Page 18ÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE HOME SALE OF THE WEEK LISTINGS Real Estate 4990 MONACO DRIVE, PLEASANTON, $1,225,000 Enjoy this great location on a quiet street. This 4 Housing markets continue to improve bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3180 square foot home BY JEB BING a good sign that the housing recovery will sits on a 9426 square foot Markets in 56 out of the approximately continue to pick up steam in 2014,” said Kurt lot. Kids will love the large 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or Pfotenhauer, vice chairman of First American pool, spa, and grassy area. exceeded their last normal levels of eco- Title Insurance Co., which co-sponsors the The large backyard in- nomic and housing activity, according to the LMI report. cludes a nice private patio National Association of Home Builders/First Baton Rouge, La., tops the list of major and views of the Ridge. American Leading Markets Index (LMI), re- metros on the LMI, with a score of 1.42, or Sold by Julia Murtagh of leased this week. 42% better than its last normal market level. Alain Pinel Realtors This represents a net gain from the previ- Other major metros at the top of the list (925) 997-2411 ous month. The index’s nationwide score of include Honolulu, Oklahoma City, Austin .86 indicates that, based on current permits, and Houston, as well as Harrisburg, Pa., and prices and employment data, the nationwide Pittsburgh, all of whose LMI scores indicate average is running at 86% of normal eco- that their market activity now exceeds previ- OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND nomic and housing activity. ous norms. “More markets are slowly returning to nor- The LMI shifts the focus from identifying Alamo 4667 Whiting St. $920,000 mal levels and we expect this upward trend to markets that have recently begun to recover, Sat/Sun 11-4 Gina Piper 200-0202 4 BEDROOMS continue as an improving economy and pent- which was the aim of a previous gauge known 4 BEDROOMS up demand brings more home buyers back as the Improving Markets Index, to identify- 15 Stone Creek Place $1,249,000 Sat 1-4 BHG Tri-Valley Realty 463-9500 3632 Cameron Ave. $1,675,000 into the marketplace,” said NAHB chairman ing those areas that are now approaching Sat/Sun 1-4 Gina Piper 200-0202 Rick Judson, a home builder from Charlotte, and exceeding their previous normal levels Castro Valley 4125 Garibaldi Place $699,950 N.C. “Policymakers must be careful to avoid of economic and housing activity. 3 BEDROOMS Sat/Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley 397-4200 actions that would harm consumer confi- More than 350 metro areas are scored by 4720 Audrey Drive $449,000 dence and impede the ongoing recovery.” taking their average permit, price and em- Sat/Sun 1-4 Julia Korpi 463-9500 1619 Cindy Way $1,350,000 “Forty-five percent of metro areas are re- ployment levels for the past 12 months and Dublin Sat 1-4 The Rozrans 876-6575 covering at a faster pace than the nation as a dividing each by their annual average over 5680 Antonio St. $810,000 2 BEDROOMS whole, with smaller markets leading the way,” the last period of normal growth. For single- Sat/Sun 1-4 Karen Neuer 858-0246 11836 Kilcullin Court $400,000 said David Crowe, NAHB chief economist. family permits and home prices, 2000-2003 Sat/Sun 1-4 John Ledahl 989-4994 2487 Tanager Drive $855,000 “Of the 56 markets that are at or above is used as the last normal period, and for Sat/Sun 1-4 Moxley Team 600-0990 normal levels, 48 of them have populations employment, 2007 is the base comparison. Livermore that are less than 500,000, and many of these The three components are then averaged 5 BEDROOMS San Ramon local metros are fueled by a strong energy to provide an overall score for each market; a 1247 Depaul Way $695,000 2 BEDROOMS sector, which is producing solid job and eco- national score is calculated based on national Sat/Sun 1-4 Linda Futral 980-3561 3847 Crow Canyon Road $475,000 nomic growth,” he added. measures of the three metrics. An index Pleasanton Sat/Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 314-1111 “More than 35% of all the markets on this value above one indicates that a market has 15 Neptune Court $479,000 month’s LMI are operating at a capacity of advanced beyond its previous normal level of 3 BEDROOMS Sat/Sun 1-4 Tim McGuire 895-9950 7 Twelve Oaks Drive $1,750,000 90% or better of previous norms, which is economic activity. N Fri 10-1/Sun 1-4 Tom Fox 872-1275

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Gorgeous remodeled home on large, park-like lot Walk downtown from this charming home. Experience featuring a pool, 2 decks, volleyball court and beautiful the mix of modern luxury and craftsman style in this mature trees. An abundance of room for the kids! recently remodeled and expanded gem!

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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊU Page 19 2013 2012 2011 2010 4 YEARS IN A ROW Sellers! Short Sale - SOLD “Diamond in the Rough” Back On The Market 6227 Roslin Court, I have buyers looking in all price ranges! Pleasanton If you are thinking of selling your home, 3 bedroom/2 bath with bonus room please call me or email me for a addition Swimming Pool and Spa 2 Car Garage complete market analysis of your home. Short Sale Offered 4444 Foothill Road, Pleasanton at $725,000 This is a great time to move up Short sale. 4 BR and 2.5 BA. 3507 +/- sq. ft. Absolutely stunning! Completely rebuilt in 2005, this custom home offers a view from every window, including Mt. Diablo and or down or out of the area! the surrounding hills. Beautifully updated throughout with fantastic gourmet kitchen. SOLD PRICE $1,140,000

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7301 Joshua Circle, Open Fri 10-1 & Sun 1-4 Pleasanton BY APPT ONLY PENDING Great location near excellent schools. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths on a corner lot. New kitchen appliances, new carpets, freshly painted. Built in 1986. Close to Foothill High School. Priced at $690,000. Call for an 7 Twelve Oaks Drive, Pleasanton appointment to see this amazing home. /NEOFAKIND CUSTOMBUILTHOMEBEDROOMSsBATHROOMSs SF 3PACIOUSLIVINGROOMWOPENBEAMCATHEDRALCEILINGs3OLARHEATEDPOOL 6035 Sterling Greens Circle #ASITAPOOLHOUSEs-ULTILEVELDECKSs0RIVATEACRELOTWITHSWEEPINGVIEWS Stunning Home in Canyon Oaks! Priced to sell at $1,750,000 3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms Plus a Den with over 2,500 sqft of Living Space. Tom Fox

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Page 22ÊUÊJanuary 10, 2014ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Pleasanton Market Update: Back to the Past Alain Pinel Realtors The Pleasanton real estate market at the end of December looked remarkably like it did one year ago, with historically low inventory, and sales paying the price. Just 680 Homes.com when it looked like the inventory of single family detached homes priced under $1 million couldn’t go much lower, it was cut in half in December. There were only six such homes on the market at the end of December. The rest of the market didn’t 925.463.2000 fare any better, with inventory falling 55% to a near record low of 22 homes. Only [email protected] December 2012’s 21 actively listed properties was lower. Sales, for the time being were fairly stable, falling only slightly but that is not likely to last with this few homes PENDING SALE! JUST SOLD! JUST SOLD! available. Overall, as mentioned, inventory fell 55% to 22 homes at the end of December. That is just over one quarter the available homes here just a few months ago (82 at the end of September). 38 sales went Twin Creeks Oak Tree Farms Laguna Oaks pending during December, two fewer than in November and one less than a year ago. Remodeled 5 BR, 2 1/2 BTH Custom one story with 4 BR Fabulous 5 BR, 3 1/2 BTH, There is just over two weeks of inventory available relative to sales that went pend- with granite kitchen, 1/4 Acre plus ofﬁce, 4 BTHS, 3/4 Acre granite kitchen, pool, 1/2 Acre ing in December, compared to 1.3 months at the end of November. lot, 3 car garage, & more! lot, and more! cul-de-sac lot, 4 car garage The inventory of homes priced under $1 million fell from 12 at the end of Novem- $959,000 $1,610,000 $1,562,000 ber to six at the end of December. 24 sales went pending during December, down ﬁve (17%) rom November’s 29.>>Go to www.680homes.com to read the rest of this article. Recent Sales: 9079 Rockford Pl Pending $1,595,000 What My Clients Say Sprucemoor Lane Sold for $1,317,000 Planning a Move? Sunset Creek Lane Sold for $1,575,000 "He is a compassionate If you are considering a move in the New Year, give me a call. With over 25 years Avocado Ct Sold for $625,000 and insightful coach to his experience in the Pleasanton real estate market, I can help you get where you want Athenour Ct Sold for $888,000 clients, totally focused to go.. wherever that is for you. Call me today! Zenato Plance Sold for $2,250,000 on their interests." Oak Vista Way Sold for $1,036,000 —Jay B. Regency Dr Sold for $1,468,000 BRE #00843458

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LIVERMORE 3703 DUBLIN BLVD., DUBLIN CRISTY WAY, CASTRO VALLEY 1120 CANYON GREEN DR., SAN RAMON 1921 FIORIO CIRCLE, PLEASANTON Located on the East side of Livermore it’s The Villas at Dublin Ranch...3 story condo Live in the Upper Valley District of Castro Fabulous location at the end of a cul de Wonderful duet home has 3 beds, 2 ½ a little doll home. This 3 bed/ 1 bath has with 2 car garage as fi rst fl oor. 2nd fl oor Valley. Tri level home has new carpet, sac, situated on the 13th green of Canyon baths with an open fl oor plan, remodeled a remodeled kitchen with granite counter has nice living area with fi replace, kitchen new paint, and some updating. Three Lakes golf course. Five bedrooms three and in perfect condition, beautiful with granite and SS appliances, laundry hardwood fl oors, granite gas fi replace, tops. This home also features a newer bedrooms, two baths, approx. 1921 sq. baths with approx. 3068 sq. ft. on a 9750 room with washer n dryer, 1/2 bath n patio, sq. ft. lot. The private yard is perfect for granite kitchen, SS Profi le appliances. bath, dual pane windows, large lot and 3rd fl oor has master suite w/patio, guest ft. of living space. Price to be determined. outdoor entertaining. 3-car garage, gated Large backyard for entertaining has a two car garage. Walk to schools and bedroom & bath. Short Sale/complex in LOIS COX 925-400-7301 community with pool and tennis courts. Heavenly Greens grass, solar lights and a shopping. Offered at $429,000 litigation with builder. $405,000 CRS, BROKER ASSOCIATE | BRE#01005829 Call for price and details. large fountain. $675,000 RICH NOVOTNY 925-989-7639 SHARON ROBINSON 925-301-3728 STEVE FAST 925-785-8239 JOANN SCHREIBER 925-200-1454 REALTOR® | BRE #00455262 GRI, REALTOR® | BRE #00953997 REALTOR® | BRE#01084321 GRI, REALTOR® | BRE #01460846 Thinking about SOLD! COMING SOON! OPEN SAT/SUN 1-4 PENDING IN 3 DAYS! a change this time of year? With a FABULOUS offi ce and LOCATION, we have 7784 TUSCANY DR., DUBLIN 5680 SAN ANTONIO ST., PLEASANTON 94 ECHO PARK CT., MOUNTAIN HOUSE 5602 AMBERGLEN ST., DUBLIN Enjoy outdoor recreation in Alamo Creek Just listed! Fantastic Mission Park home Mountain House Palace in Altamont! 4 bed, Great location at the end of the cul-de-sac. room for a few more agents Park – a 2 minute walk from this home. on a great corner lot! Nicely updated 4 3 bath home w/ full bed and bath downstairs, 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2180 sq. ft. home on a so please contact me for 2 beds, 2 full baths with an upstairs loft, bedroom and 2 full baths, with approx.1877 granite slab counters and elegant double- 4343 sq. ft. lot. Central heat and A/C, 2-car a confi dential interview. perfect for home offi ce. Sold in 4 days, over sided fi replace. Kitchen has large center sq. ft. Formal living room, open family room garage, offi ce/bonus room downstairs, gas asking price, for $481,000. Call for a free dining area, and a sparkling pool. New paint island. Huge master suite w/ extra large Steve Fast, Manager Market Analysis of your home! Inventory is fi replace in family room, gas stove and eat- inside and out, new carpet. $810,000 closet, separate tub & shower. Loft area [email protected] low and buyers are still out there! upstairs. 3 car gar. Offered at $525,000. in kitchen. Offered at $775,000 KAREN NEUER 925-858-0246 925-785-8239 TRACEY BUESCHER 925-352-7307 BROKER ASSOCIATE | BRE#O1514008 VARSHA UPADHYE 925-339-8090 KARLA BROWN 925-200-1909 REALTOR® | BRE#01495743 REALTOR® | BRE#01706653 CRS, GRI, e-Pro Broker Associate | BRE#01349250 4725 First Street, Ste. 150 BRE#01499008 www.pruca.com/Pleasanton

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PLEASANTON $2,895,000 LIVERMORE $1,499,950 DANVILLE $879,000 PLEASANTON $855,000 LIVERMORE $695,000 Elegant Craftsman Style home, the Immaculate and rare property!3332+/-sf 4bd/2.5ba, 2,460+/-sf, bright rooms, Nestled next to a park and offering 4 Great, quiet location resides this custom ﬁnish work is extraordinary! 7500+/-sf, single story home,excellent condition, plantation shutters, custom built-ins, low bedrooms in a 1,909 sq ft home. Indoor home with so upgrades. Plenty of space 5bd/5.5ba,formal living room & library/ 1800+/-sf basement,1800+/-sfshop/garage/ maintainance backyard, walk to top rated laundry, formal dining and living room, in this kitchen to entertain and delight ofﬁce.Bonus room with large alcove,court apt.,endless views! 5800 EAGLES RUN RD schools and more! 72 PLUMERIA COURT a spacious family room, crown molding your family/friends. Huge lot hosts location, private lot and views. throughout are a few of the special features "Olympic style" pool with custom deck. 3654 PONTINA CT of this home. 2487 TANAGER DRIVE 1247 DEPAUL WAY

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Wishing you all the very best in 2014 Happy New Year

Don Faught, CRS, GRI Vice President/Managing Broker 2013 CAR President License #00971395 925.251.1111 [email protected]

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