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16 TRI-VALLEY HERO Service to country and community 19 SPORTS Both volleyball teams advance in CIF playoffs 22 REAL ESTATE Why to buy or sell your home now PROTECTING NEIGHBORHOODS FROM THE THREAT OF WILDFIRES

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Page 2 • November 9, 2018 • Pleasanton Weekly AROUND PLEASANTON BY JEB BING Remembering General Pershing, 100 years later

hautauqua scholar Doug Mishler, impersonating CWorld War I Gen. John J. Pershing as the grand marshal in last Sunday’s Veterans Day parade and later in a performance at the Veter- ans Memorial Building, brought back memories for me. Not of Gen. Pershing, who died in 1948, but of a movie about him that I was watching in a suburban Chicago hospital when my daughter Kerry was born. This hospital was one where fa- thers were viewed as unnecessary JEB BING participants in the delivery room, so I Scholar Doug Mishler portraying was relegated to a small waiting room Gen. John J. Pershing last weekend. where a superb film on Pershing was airing on a small TV set. be called Armistice Day, on the 11th In the middle of the movie, just hour of the 11th day of the 11th as Pershing was launching a major month, or Nov. 11, 1918. attack on German troops, I felt a tap In his presentation, Mishler, de- on my shoulder. It was the doctor picting Pershing, shared the expe- inviting me to follow him to meet my riences of the commander of the new baby. American Expeditionary Force on It was a brief meeting, however. It the Western Front. He discussed was 3 a.m. and I was asked to leave. his experiences in battle, his years When I walked by the waiting room, at West Point, both as an under- the TV was off, but I was determined performing student and later as an to find and finish the movie some- instructor, his military pursuits in where later. No luck. It was out-of- the Philippines, Mexico and Ameri- date, out-of-stock, nonexistent. can Indian tribes on their dwindling I’ve kept the Pershing story alive reservations. by mentioning it every year on Ker- He also talked about Pershing’s ry’s birthday right after she blew out camaraderie with other military the candles. Then last month on my greats, including President Theodore birthday, as I was looking forward to Roosevelt and future Gens. George Mishler’s presentation, this daughter Marshall and George S. Patton. He (yes, that one whose birth inter- shared funny anecdotes and hon- rupted my movie) sent me an email: est opinions about many of these “Dad. I have felt guilty these past famous men. years about the fact that you and Mishler talked a little bit about Gen. Pershing were abruptly sepa- Pershing’s own family tragedy. On rated on my birthday so I want you Aug. 27, 1915, while Pershing was check this one out on your birthday.” deployed to Fort Bliss, Texas, a lac- VERY Attached was a 56-minute docu- quered floor caught fire at his home mentary about Pershing describing at the Presidio in San Francisco. much of the historical narrative I had This resulted in the smoke inhalation REAL missed in the hospital waiting room. deaths of Pershing’s wife Helen and Last Sunday, Mishler filled in the rest. their three young daughters, Mary, LOCAL Mishler is called a Chautauqua age 3, Anne, 7, and Helen, 8. Only scholar because he follows the model their 6-year-old son Francis Warren made famous by the Chautauqua survived. NEWS Institution of Western New York, Pershing was given two orders by where actors learn to step onto the President Woodrow Wilson. He was stage as historical figures, playing the to go to Europe and return alive. He Support local journalism role of the real character. did just that, and I would say to the with a print or online Sunday’s parade and Mishler’s por- general today thanks for a job well subscription starting at trayal of Gen. Pershing recognized done. only $5/month the 100th anniversary of the end of And thanks to Kerry for remem- the First World War, known then as bering your dad’s love of the movie PleasantoWeekly.com/ the Great War and the War to End about one of this country’s great user/subscribe/ All Wars. It ended on what used to heroes. Q

About the Cover Moms and their kids enjoy the Pleasanton Mothers Club’s annual Harvest Party, this year held in mid-October at G&M Farms in Livermore. From left: Ashleigh Swiatkowski with her kids Hudson and Harper, and Corrin Scott with Andrew (in front) and Jackson. Photo by Erika Alvero. Cover #PressOn design by Doug Young. Vol. XIX, Number 42 Pleasanton Weekly • November 9, 2018 • Page 3 Streetwise ASKED AROUND TOWN Would your childhood self be proud of the person you are today?

Christian Butler High school student Yes. I believe he would be. While I was growing up, I had a lot going and I wasn’t as mature back then as I am now. Now that I’ve grown up a bit, I can take a hit. I’m in a better form now than what I was as a kid, so I think my kid self would be proud of who I am now.

Maddie Hill High school student Yes, because I feel that as a child one of my main goals in life was to be happy, and right now, I am the happiest I have ever been.

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Making HW work BY JEREMY WALSH The city’s Community Edu- Voters backed recognizable faces cation Series continues next throughout the Tri-Valley during the Wednesday (Nov. 14) at 7 p.m. general election, with every compet- with a presentation for parents and guardians of students in ing city incumbent scoring a victory on Election Night across Livermore, kindergarten through eighth MIKE SEDLAK grade, entitled “Making Home- Dublin, San Ramon and Danville. work Work.” Veterans Day in Pleasanton Meanwhile, two elected seats with only challengers left in the races — The lecture will help attendees The Pleasanton community joined together last Sunday to honor military veterans downtown during the learn how to support their chil- 22nd annual Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade — held as usual on the weekend before Veterans Day to allow the second available City Council dren without stifling their sense local veterans and civic leaders to represent Pleasanton at other celebrations on the holiday itself. Veterans position in Livermore and Dublin of responsibility and autonomy, Day will be recognized throughout the country on Sunday, with special tribute paid this year to marking the — remained too close to call with minimize homework stress and 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. The public holiday will be observed on Monday. See the full margins of under 350 votes each. establish healthy homework parade photo album on the Weekly’s Facebook page. In Livermore, Mayor John March- habits, city officials said. The event is free; registration and dominated his re-election bid recommended. Go to pleasan- with 75.79% of the vote, as of the tonfun.com and enter course waved smelling salts under the man’s final count released by Alameda code 11486. BART worker revives man nose, while Seals massaged his ster- County election officials at 2 a.m. num. But the man lost consciousness Wednesday. Lone challenger Joshua New judge ‘I was supposed to be there that day’ again. Laine, owner of Valor Winery in Alameda County deputy Seals continued massaging while Livermore, had 23.40%. district attorney Jason B. Chin A BART car cleaner helped save see if I could hear or feel his breath,” the officer used a CPR mask to give With two seats up for grabs for was appointed by Gov. Jerry a life last week at the Dublin-Pleas- Seals said. rescue breaths. The young man re- City Council, Livermore voters Brown last week to a judgeship anton station, when he used CPR to The man’s lips had already turned vived as paramedics arrived and was preferred incumbent Bob Woerner in the Alameda County Superior help revive a passenger who stopped blue, so Seals picked him up and laid conscious and breathing when they (30.28%) to retain his position on Court. breathing on a train, authorities said. him on the floor of the car to start took him to a hospital, BART officials the dais. Chin, who completed his un- Shortly after midnight Oct. 29, CPR. said. For the second seat, available with dergrad at UC San Diego and Vincent Seals heard a co-worker call- He began administering chest Seals, who started work at BART Councilman Steven Spedowfski not earned his law degree from the ing for help at the eastern Dublin- compressions and after a few min- in January, had been taught CPR at a seeking re-election, sociologist and Pepperdine University School of Pleasanton station platform. Seals utes detected a faint pulse. It faded, previous job. He said it was the first former Livermore Shakespeare Fes- Law, had worked as a coun- ty prosecutor since 2004 and ran over and she pointed to the lead however, and Seals resumed CPR. time he had used the skills outside of tival board member Trish Munro also had a one-year stint in the car of a train that had just finished The young man soon came to with a training. (20.05%) held a 340-vote lead over state Attorney General’s Office in its run for the night, according to a deep breath. Usually Seals works at the Millbrae Planning Commissioner Neal Pann 2011. news release from BART. “I just told him, ‘You’ve got to station, but decided to pick up the (18.79%). Chin, 42, of Alameda is regis- A 20-year-old man was slumped breathe’ and ‘Listen to my voice’. I extra shift at Dublin-Pleasanton. The remaining challengers were tered to vote without party pref- over in a seat, not moving. was trying to coach him through it,” “I was supposed to be there that chief technology officer Alan “Brent” erence. He fills the vacancy cre- “I checked for a pulse. I didn’t feel Seals said. day,” Seal said. Q ated by the retirement of Judge one, so I put my ear to his mouth to When a BART officer arrived, she —Bay City News Service See TRI-VALLEY on Page 7 Vernon K. Nakahara. Q Pleasanton Weekly • November 9, 2018 • Page 5 Comprehensive coverage with Stanford Medicine and Sutter Health-affiliated Starting at $69 per month prescription drug plan included doctors, specialists and hospitals

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staff, students and families from SRVUSD apologizes for boy’s death spreading rumors following the drowning, adding that the district Superintendent also tries to refute rumors; Curry family responds did not initially release Curry’s name due to his family requesting BY RYAN J. DEGAN forever. The District sincerely apol- district in connection with Curry’s In his statement Friday, Schmitt privacy. AND JEREMY WALSH ogizes to the Curry family and death on campus last school year. went on to address some rumors Last month the Curry family filed San Ramon Valley schools Su- all community members,” Schmitt “We are not at liberty to share in- that circulated revolving the teen’s a claim — which typically precedes perintendent Rick Schmitt publicly said in a written statement released formation about personnel matters death and attempted to refute them. litigation — against the SRVUSD, apologized last Friday for the on- last Friday afternoon. which are confidential by nature,” Confirming previously released claiming that Becker showed a campus death of San Ramon Valley “Despite pending litigation, the SRVUSD spokeswoman Elizabeth information by the Contra Costa “willful and knowing” disregard for High freshman Ben Curry, marking District wants to be responsive Graswich told the Weekly. County Coroner’s Office and student safety, resulting in the boy’s the first time district officials have to the ongoing conversation and The Curry family filed a wrong- the Danville Police Department, death. Becker remains employed issued a formal written apology publicly apologize to the Curry ful death claim with the district Schmitt refuted previous rumors at San Ramon Valley High as a PE district-wide since the freshman family and all community mem- last month, alleging that not only that Curry’s death was the result teacher, varsity head football coach drowned in the school pool last bers,” Schmitt added. “The District did the PE teacher fail to properly of suicide. The superintendent fur- and associate athletic director. school year. continues its internal review on supervise the students in his class ther confirmed that Curry did not The claim further noted that no Curry, 15, was pronounced dead policies and procedures related to but the district allowed malicious drown after re-entering the pool lifeguards were present to assist the at a local hospital after drowning SRVUSD pools. The District recog- rumors surrounding the boys death when class had ended, as some teacher in monitoring the class of during physical education class on nizes its responsibility to safeguard to circulate unimpeded. initial reports suggested. 57 students, a policy that has since May 8. The boy became unrespon- all students.” “They accept the district’s apol- “Further, the District felt it was changed. sive underwater toward the end of Schmitt and district officials have ogy, but there are a lot of unan- inappropriate to comment on the In August, the district an- the class’s fourth-period swim ses- not confirmed whether Curry’s PE swered questions that this state- circumstances of this tragic acci- nounced that it would now man- sion, but he wasn’t discovered until teacher Aaron Becker, first-year ment does not address. And my dent during an open police investi- date every pool be staffed with at the start of the next PE period, after principal Jason Krolikowski (for- clients will still, despite this apol- gation,” Schmitt wrote. least three lifeguards when in use lunch. merly Foothill High’s headman) or ogy, never get their son back,” While addressing the rumors, — although swimming has been “This event was and will remain any other employee at the Danville said attorney Andy Schwartz, who Schmitt did maintain that the dis- removed from the PE curriculum a tragedy in our hearts and minds school was reprimanded by the represents the Curry family. trict administration discouraged this semester. Q

Jean Josey (32.24%). Harry Sachs opted not to run. 23.34% of preliminary results. — who took 41.54% of the vote. TRI-VALLEY Leading for the No. 2 spot at the With 100% of the precincts re- Turning to San Ramon’s northern Challenger and political newcom- Continued from Page 5 end of Election Night was consul- porting in San Ramon early Wednes- neighbor, Danville incumbents held er Ram Namburi held a distant third Siler (16.96%) and estate planning tant/Navy Reservist Shawn Kumagai day morning, 21-year San Ramon a substantial lead on Election Night. in the race obtaining 12.28% of attorney Rosmary Bartsch (13.63%), (21.62%), holding a 344-vote lead council member Dave Hudson led Karen Stepper sat as the top vote- reported votes, while his proclaimed who did not actively campaign but over slow-growth candidate Bobby with 37.53% of the vote and was getter with 45.46% of the vote as of running mate, write in-candidate was backed last-minute by The Khullar (18.99%). followed by Sabina Zafar, former early Wednesday morning. Follow- Jami Tucker, trailed the pack garner- Independent. The other challengers were retired member of the city’s Transporta- ing closely was fellow council mem- ing 0.72%. Q Livermore voters also shot down state accounting officer Jing Firmeza tion Advisory Committee and 2016 ber Robert Storer — who co-hosted Editor’s note: Reporter Ryan J. Degan the Measure U health care initiative, (17.26%) and perennial candidate council candidate, who earned the an election viewing party with her contributed to this story. with 82.47% voting No compared to Shawn Costello (9.50%). second-place spot with 27.16% of only 17.53% voting Yes. This marked the first district- reported votes. The ballot measure sought to over- based election for the Dublin Unified San Ramon parks commissioner haul health care in the city by limit- School District, and both incum- Sridhar Verose was in the third spot ing medical care prices charged by bents had a comfortable Election with 18.07%. Aparna Madireddi, a providers to 15% above “the reason- Night. small business and community vol- able cost of direct patient care” — For Trustee Area 2, incumbent unteer, rounded out the ballot with and it tasks the city government with Megan Rouse had 70.95% of the 17.24% of Election Night results. Return of a Christmas Tradition making sure that happens with each vote and challenger Erin Herrera In San Ramon’s mayoral race, patient at every provider, large-scale had 28.30%. For Trustee Area 5, in- Mayor Bill Clarkson posted a com- Western Garden Nursery’s or small, in Livermore. cumbent Dan Cherrier had 66.50% manding lead in his quest for a Christmas Shop featuring: The measure was spearheaded by and challenger Dominic Piegaro had fourth and final term as the city’s U >ÀV>˜>½Ã«ÀiÃ̈}iˆ˜iœv>À̈wVˆ> ÀˆÃ̓>à the Service Employees Internation- 32.77%. top elected official with 76.66% of ÌÀiiðƂÛ>ˆ>Liˆ˜ÈvÌ]Ç°xvÌ>˜`™vÌ°/ iÃi al Union, United Health Workers In San Ramon, two City Council the vote. Challenger, political new- >ÀiÌ i“œÃÌÀi>ˆÃ̈VÌÀiiÃޜÕ܈w˜`ÜˆÌ  (SEIU-UHW). The opposition cam- seats were being contested — includ- comer and engineer Sanat Sethy, Ü>À“Ü ˆÌi ˆ} ÌðÓxÞi>ÀÜ>ÀÀ>˜ÌÞœ˜ paign featured a coalition of health ing an open seat after Councilman trailed at a distant second holding Vœ˜ÃÌÀÕV̈œ˜°ÈÃi>ܘÜ>ÀÀ>˜ÌÞœ˜ˆ} Ìð care providers, hospital staff and vol- UƂ˜>ÃÜÀ̓i˜ÌœvÌÀ>`ˆÌˆœ˜> unteers, and Livermore civic leaders, >˜`Ü ˆ“ÈV>œÀ˜>“i˜Ìà among others. vÀœ“ÕÀÌƂ`iÀ The Livermore Valley Joint Unified U1˜ˆµÕiÃiiV̈œ˜œv}ˆvÌà School District had three seats up for election, with incumbents Craig Bueno and Anne White finishing first 20% OFF any regularly priced gift shop purchase. and second, respectively, and chal- Valid through 12/24/18 with this coupon. lenger Emily Prusso coming in third. Challengers Dave Vonheeder and FestiveF cyclamen $4.99 each Chung Bothwell placed fourth and sixth, respectively. Kate Runyon was 4” pot size. 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Page 8 • November 9, 2018 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Planning Commission OKs new Shengmeng tutoring center Permits also given to Tri Valley Auto Service, LifeSafer of Northern California BY JEREMY WALSH raised concerns in the summer about Service will operate at similar levels LifeSafer of Northern California to city earlier this year. There have been The Pleasanton Planning Com- the permit application and certain to the smog check business (about continue operating its service center no known complaints against the mission approved a use permit for uses already underway at the Sheng- eight cars per day), and all work on the northeast end of Commerce businesses during that time. the Shengmeng Education Center on meng center, namely about the cen- will be done indoors to minimize Circle, in a multi-tenant commercial The business is at 7059 Com- Owens Drive last month, tweaking ter’s size, overlapping sessions and noise impacts, according to city building. merce Circle, Suite J, a site locat- the proposal slightly to try to ad- the shared parking lot, according to officials. Staff also noted there is a LifeSafer of Northern California is ed near — but not within — the dress parking concerns from another city staff. code compliance case pending for a certified installation and monitor- proposed Johnson Drive Economic learning center next door. Chen revised the proposal, and the property related to landscap- ing service center of ignition inter- Development Zone that is eyed as Shengmeng representative Hong city staff recommended approval ing, but they said that problem lock devices (IIDs), which are placed the home for a new Costco, two ho- Chen sought a conditional use per- in light of the changes and project shouldn’t preclude the business in vehicles pursuant to a court order tels and other expanded commercial mit for a tutoring facility for up to conditions covering topics such as expansion. or a Department of Motor Vehicles businesses. 80 students at 6691 Owens Drive, building layout, vehicle circulation, The project was approved unani- administrative program for license • Oct. 24 marked the first meeting within the Pleasanton Park Business parking and noise. mously as part of the commission’s reinstatement. as a regular planning commissioner Center at Owens and Johnson drives. After hearing public comment consent calendar, a collection of City staff said the business has for Justin Brown, who was elevated The Shengmeng Education Cen- during their meeting last month, items deemed routine and up for been operating without a use permit from alternate to a full position after ter, which focuses on after-school the commissioners added a minor approval without discussion unless since 2014 due to a miscommunica- David Nagler resigned to move to and weekend tutoring and longer change to a parking condition that pulled for separate consideration. tion between the operator and their Sacramento. The city plans to recruit sessions during school breaks, was required Shengmeng officials to en- • Also on consent, the commis- landlord regarding necessary city ap- for a new alternate in April, accord- the central topic during the Planning courage parents to use the south and sion signed off on a permit to allow provals — an error discovered by the ing to Clark. Q Commission’s Oct. 24 meeting. west parking lots, as opposed to the “There were quite a few speakers north lot shared with Sun Flower, for the Shengmeng application, with according to Clark. ‘Guys and Dolls’ major concerns (from representatives The commission unanimously ap- Rachel Powers and Noel Anthony star as the of the neighboring Sun Flower Acad- proved the Shengmeng permit with- prim missionary Sarah Brown and wily gambler emy) with respect to parking,” city out further changes, Clark said. Sky Masterson in Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre’s production of “Guys and Dolls,” their first show planning manager Ellen Clark said. In other business The situation began unfolding last as the resident theater troupe for Pleasanton’s Firehouse Arts Center. The show, which opened December when Chen received city • The commission endorsed a re- Nov. 3, runs the next two weekends with per- staff approval for a tutoring center quest to expand the smog inspection formances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and with up to 20 students. But in March, business to a full automotive repair 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are available at www. Chen came back with a permit appli- shop at the Shell gas station site on firehousearts.org. And check out the Pleasanton cation for over 20 students — which First Street — located at the intersec- Weekly’s review of “Guys and Dolls” online now required commission review. tion of First and Ray Street/Vineyard at www.pleasantonweekly.com. Representatives from the Sun Avenue, across the street from the

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from Orinda, Bauer-Kahan did pick CITY ELECTION up ground during the general elec- Continued from Page 5 tion campaign (she lost the primary followed by Streng, a former Parks by 13.2%), but Baker’s incumbent and Recreation Commission mem- campaign proved too popular for ber, with 20.59% and fourth-place District 16 voters. Ledoux, a Berkeley police officer who • U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D- lives in Pleasanton, with 20.05%. Dublin), seen as a young congress- Narum came into Election Night man who continues to rise within his seen as a considerable favorite for party, controlled Election Night over re-election, a recognizable and well- challenger Rudy Peters, a Livermore liked councilwoman with years of Republican who owns a systems en- city service experience between the gineering firm geared toward the council, Planning Commission and U.S. intelligence industry. Parks and Recreation Commission. JEB BING ERIKA ALVERO Swalwell, in his bid for a fourth Testa will bring a second slow- Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne and Councilwoman Kathy Councilwoman-elect Julie Testa (center) speaks with consecutive term, earned 70% to growth voice to the dais, joining Narum celebrate their re-election on Tuesday night. supporters at her Election Night party. Peters’ 30%. second-term Councilwoman Karla • Alameda County will have an Brown — who backed Testa’s cam- as a police officer contributed to key include early vote-by-mail tallies and Thorne said. outside voice as its new assessor, as paign. She also had prior city service backing from the police and fire totals reported by the precincts on This will be Thorne’s fourth and Alameda city resident and real es- experience, having sat on the Human unions. Election Night. The election figures final two-year term as mayor, under tate tax attorney Phong La (56.18%) Services Commission from 1995 to He also congratulated the two will likely change in the coming days the city’s term limits. He has more finished ahead of Jim Johnson 2007. winners, and commended Streng for as final vote-by-mail ballots, provi- than 23 years of city service experi- (42.89%), chief of the Assessor’s Of- Streng entered the election with his campaign, on Wednesday. sional ballots and other qualifying ence under his belt, with time as fice Assessment Services Division. strong endorsements too, including “Most of all, I’d like to thank all ballots are processed, according to mayor, City Council member and La will replace retiring Assessor Olson and Councilman Jerry Pentin, Pleasanton residents for sharing their the California Secretary of State. Parks and Recreation Commission Ron Thomsen to lead the elected along with more recent city service, thoughts throughout the candidacy In other races member. office charged with determining the stepping down from Parks and Rec- journey and for going out to vote. • Catharine Baker appears to have taxable value of all land, improve- reation Commission last spring after I’m truly honored and humbled by • Jerry Thorne confirmed his retained a key seat for the Repub- ments, and business and personal completing two terms. the residents that believed in my vi- re-election as Pleasanton mayor — licans in the State Assembly, with property in the county. “Although we fell short, I’m in- sion and voted for me,” Ledoux said. more of a formality on Election Night re-election to a third straight term • Ayn Wieskamp ran away with credibly proud of the campaign and “We have a wonderful town and I’m since he was on the ballot unop- representing Pleasanton and the rest another term as the Ward 5 repre- grateful for the experience. Big thank touched to see so many residents posed. He finished with 94.65%, of District 16. sentative for the East Bay Regional you to everyone who supported me care so much about Pleasanton as my with write-in candidates receiving In a tightly contested runoff be- Park District Board of Directors, a and congratulations to the top two family and I do.” the other votes. tween the only two candidates from seat she has held since 1999. The for- finishers. I love my hometown!” Election winners are typically “It is an honor to be able to serve June’s primary, Dublin resident Baker mer Livermore City Council member Streng said Wednesday morning. sworn in during the first council this great community for another finished Election Night with 51.2% finished with 81.47%, well ahead of Ledoux was a lesser-known candi- meeting in December, once the final two years. We have a lot to accom- of the vote compared to Democrat lone challenger Dev Gandhi, a Fre- date, having no Pleasanton city ser- results are confirmed. plish, and I am confident that this Rebecca Bauer-Kahan at 48.8%. mont tech entrepreneur who ran no vice experience, but his background The unofficial election results council will be very productive,” A political newcomer and attorney active campaign. Q

Page 10 • November 9, 2018 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Livermore Valley chamber honors local businesses #LivValBiz Awards event also features State of the Chamber address

BY JEREMY WALSH by iGATE. In announcing the experience and desire to return to • LVCC Achievement Awe- Limo (New Business), Hawthorne The Livermore Valley Chamber award, chamber officials said the the area. It demonstrates pride in someness Award: Fremont Suites by Wyndham (Hospitality), of Commerce recently recognized winner is a business startup/en- and commitment to the Livermore Bank: The winner has shown re- Pinot’s Palette (Dream Big), Top- some standout local businesses and trepreneurship. It is recruiting or Valley hospitality industry. markable profitability and stabil- con Positioning Systems (Manu- representatives. creating jobs. It is at the forefront • Dream Big Small Business ity. It exemplifies excellent corpo- facturer) and Livermore Sanita- The chamber held its second an- of developing and delivering proj- Award: Omni Fight Club. The rate citizenship by giving back to tion, Inc. (Awesomeness). nual #LivValBiz Awards ceremony ects that drive innovation and winning business demonstrates an the community. And it possesses Award sponsors were Sandia on Oct. 17 at Livermore’s iconic change. entrepreneurial spirit that reflects a corporate culture than enhances Laboratory Federal Credit Union, Vine Cinema. • Emerging New Business of a commitment to the Livermore the lives of its employees. Omni Fight Club, Amos Produc- In addition to handing out the Year Award: STAT MED Valley’s future. It stands out for The chamber also singled out tions, Fremont Bank, Sandia Lab- awards in seven categories, the Urgent Care. The business has its exceptional business practices the runner-up finalist in each cat- oratory Federal Credit Union and event also featured chamber chair- demonstrated its ability to disrupt and community involvement. It egory: Five Rivers Aviation (Eco- Topcon Positioning System. Q man Steve Larrañga delivering the an industry and have an immedi- has 50 or fewer employees and nomic Development), Altamont annual State of the Chamber report. ate positive impact; a capacity for demonstrates sales growth or new Livermore Mayor John Marchand creativity and innovation and has product/innovative initiatives. emceed the award presentations. experienced growth and estab- • Manufacturer of the Year The evening’s top individual lished itself as a leader in its in- Award: Wiley X, Inc.: The recip- award was presented to Sonya dustry within the past three years. ient demonstrates an innovative Gividen of SEG Insurance Services • Best in Hospitality Award: manufacturing concept. It exhib- as the 2018 Ambassador of the Year. Wente Vineyards. Recipient its strength in the area of em- The other 2018 #LivValBiz showcases the Livermore Valley ployee training. It demonstrates Centrally located in Pleasanton, our Award recipients were: in a positive light. 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UPCOMING MEETINGS New supercomputer to help Downtown Specific Plan Update Task Force national labs maintain nukes Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue “Sierra,” described by U.S. De- effectiveness of the United States’ include decimal points — per 5HYLHZDQGUHFHLYHFRPPHQWVRQWKHGUDIW'RZQWRZQ6SHFLÀF3ODQ partment of Energy and Lawrence nuclear stockpile. second. Such capabilities are es- )RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQYLVLW37RZQ'7RZQRUJ Livermore National Laboratory “This machine represents a new pecially important as these labs officials as the world’s third fast- approach to high-performance are charged with maintaining an Economic Vitality est supercomputer, will soon be computing that will enable us aging nuclear stockpile, accord- Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. providing the nation’s three nu- to address and answer scientific ing to Mike Dunning, acting prin- 157 Main Street, Conference Room 3 clear security labs with their best questions previously beyond our cipal associate director of LLNL’s 2YHUYLHZDQG'LVFXVVLRQRI3XEOLF5HYLHZ'UDIW'RZQWRZQ nuclear weapon simulations yet. reach,” Lawrence Livermore di- weapons program. Q 6SHFLÀF3ODQ The massive supercomputer rector Bill Goldstein said in a —Bay City News Service Housing Commission was unveiled recently at the Law- statement. “This is a signal mo- rence Livermore Lab, and will ment in Livermore’s history, and a Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. be doing simulations support- new milestone in our leadership Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue ing not only that lab, but also in high-performance computing $SSURYDORIWKH$QQXDO2SHUDWLQJ%XGJHWIRU5LGJHYLHZ Sandia National Laboratories in and simulation.” Today’s news, sports Commons for 2019 Livermore and the Los Alamos Sierra’s peak performance & hot picks National Laboratory in New Mex- capability is 125 quadrillion Sign up today at ico. Its key mission will be to “floating-point” operations — To explore more about Pleasanton, PleasantonWeekly.com/express ensure the safety, security and those that involve numbers that visit us at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov

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The UK Daily Mail reported in a child between June 14 and 18, Burton, who’s now 21, of the spe- was that he was shot during a rob- POLICE BULLETIN 2014 that Telles was a widower with three offenses of sexual activity with cial circumstance of committing a bery, not a random incident. two then-teenage children of his a child, and engaging in a sexual act murder during a carjacking for the Wilson said the fatal shooting of Local man convicted own, who worked as a carpet fitter. in the presence of a child,” the Daily fatal shooting of Santa Clara County Boyer occurred during a crime spree of international teen He met the English teen girl on the Mail story said. paramedic Quinn Boyer, 34, shortly in which Burton and five other teens internet game Clash of Clans, using However, two years later, on Oct. before noon on April 2, 2013. who played hooky from school on sex abuse the direct messaging feature of the 13, 2016 a federal grand jury re- However, jurors didn’t find that that spring day committed two car- A Pleasanton man has been con- game, according to the report. turned an indictment charging Telles Burton was the person who shot jackings and a robbery in addition victed of online enticement and in- Initially, he told her he was a with online enticement of a minor, Boyer, who lived in Dublin and had to the shooting. The teens alleg- ternational sexual abuse of a 14-year- boy about her same age, and they traveling with intent to engage in il- been married for less than a year. edly wanted to carjack Boyer’s Honda old girl in England he reportedly met began to exchange phone calls, ex- licit sexual conduct in foreign places Boyer crashed his car down a Civic, as he had pulled his car off online while playing Clash of Clans pressing their love for one another. and engaging in such conduct, ac- ravine in the 5200 block of Keller Av- to the side of the road to use his four years ago. When Telles eventually admitted his cording to the attorney’s office. enue after he was shot and died two cellphone. The guilty verdict against David true identity, the girl was infatuated Telles was subsequently deported days later of a single gunshot wound This was Burton’s second trial for John Telles Jr., now 42 years old, enough not to care, the Daily Mail from the United Kingdom, and on to his head. the death of Boyer because his first was handed down by a federal jury reported. Oct. 20, 2016, Homeland Security Boyer grew up in Oakland and trial in 2015 ended in a mistrial with on Oct. 29, according to the United When Telles traveled to England Investigations arrested him at San had been in the city that day to take jurors deadlocked 7-5 in favor of States Attorney’s Office. His sentenc- in June 2014, he picked up the Francisco International Airport. his father to a medical appointment. finding him guilty. ing hearing is set for Feb. 26. Cornish teenager in the middle of After his conviction last week, Alameda County prosecutor Jim- • A Newark man died after being According to the attorney’s office, the night, after she had climbed out Telles is being held in the custody of mie Wilson explained after the ver- shot by a Danville police officer at the evidence at Telles’ trial showed that of her bedroom window, bringing the U.S. Marshal. He faces a mini- dict Nov. 1 that jurors had reasonable end of a short pursuit near down- he used the internet to entice and clothes and her passport, the Daily mum 10-year term of imprisonment, doubt that Burton was the shooter town on Saturday morning, accord- induce a child to engage in sexual Mail and BBC reported. and a maximum of life imprison- because the only eyewitness in the ing to authorities. activity, prior to traveling to England. English police officers from the ment and a fine of $250,000, plus case, a woman who’s now 80 years Police Chief Allan Shields said the “Specifically, Telles used an online Devon and Cornwall Constabulary restitution. old, identified another teen, Nazhee police officer, who was out of his messaging application to groom the caught Telles and rescued the girl, In other news Flowers, as the person she thought car and moving toward the suspect 14-year-old victim for weeks before according to the BBC and U.S. At- shot Boyer. vehicle to make an arrest, fired on he traveled to England with the in- torney’s Office. At the time they were • An Oakland man who was only Wilson said jurors found Burton the vehicle after the man drove at the tent to sexually abuse her in June of found, the 14-year-old was wearing 16 at the time was convicted last guilty of murder under the felony officer in an attempt to hit him. 2014,” the attorney’s office said in a an engagement ring that Telles had week of first-degree murder for the murder rule because they thought he “It’s with a great deal of sadness statement last week. “After arriving given her, the BBC report said. shooting death of an off-duty para- was a major participant in the crime, that I speak with you today. It’s very in England, Telles took the victim to Telles was sentenced by the Exeter medic from Dublin in the Oakland even if they didn’t agree that he was unfortunate, but a young man lost two different hotels where he sexu- Crown Court to six years in jail after hills in 2013. the shooter. The prosecutor stressed his life today,” Shields said during ally abused her over the course of he admitted “meeting a child fol- After deliberating for only one in his closing argument that Boyer’s two days.” lowing sexual grooming, abducting day, jurors also convicted Christian final words to police before he died See BULLETIN on Page 13

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BULLETIN — later identified as Arboleda — POLICE REPORT Continued from Page 12 immediately tried to flee police in the direction of downtown Danville, The Pleasanton Police Department made Theft from auto Vandalism the following information available. a media briefing outside Danville according to Shields. Q 7:15 a.m. on the 4800 block of Q 6 a.m. on the 2300 block of Santa Police Department headquarters Sat- A short pursuit ensued. Twice dur- Nov. 4 Willow Road Rita Road Alcohol violation urday afternoon. ing that time, Arboleda pulled over Theft from auto Nov. 1 The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s as if he was going to surrender, but Q 12:41 a.m. on the 3200 block of Q 7:09 p.m. on the 300 block of Main Theft from auto Vineyard Avenue Office identified the man as 33-year- he sped away when officers got out Street Q 9:04 a.m. on the 7000 block of old Newark resident Laudemer of their cars, Lee said. Q 8:29 p.m. on the 4800 block of Pleasanton Avenue Oct. 30 Hopyard Road Arboleda. The suspect vehicle then arrived at Shoplifting Fraud Q 9:09 p.m. on the 4700 block of Q 11:36 a.m. on the 3400 block of The officer who fired his duty the intersection of Front Street and Willow Road Q 7:25 p.m. on the 4500 block of Rosewood Drive Cornerstone Court weapon was sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Diablo Road, where other officers Shoplifting Hall, who has worked for the sher- were located, according to Shields. Vandalism Q 3:49 p.m. on the 2300 block of Q 11:39 a.m. on the 1400 block of Goldcrest Circle iff’s office for five years, according to Several officers got out of their Q 8:21 a.m. on the 5600 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Theft sheriff’s spokesman Jimmy Lee. Hall, patrol cars to prepare to arrest Ar- Stoneridge Drive Nov. 3 Q 12:01 a.m., 4100 block of who sustained a minor injury in boleda, but he hit the gas and at- Weapons violation Rennellwood Way; theft from auto Domestic battery Q 1:32 a.m. on the 3700 block of Saturday’s incident, is assigned to the tempted to run over Hall, according Q 9:39 a.m., 3900 block of Santa Rita Danville Police Department under to investigators. Q 11:10 p.m. on Golden Road Hopyard Road Road; shoplifting Assault/battery the town’s police services contract “Fearing for his life, our officer Oct. 31 Q 11:12 a.m., 2000 block of Stoneridge Q 4:59 p.m. on the 3500 block of Bernal Mall Road; shoplifting with the sheriff’s office. fired his weapon towards the vehicle DUI Avenue Assault/battery This marked the town’s first fatal in an attempt to get the driver to Q 1:30 p.m. at Foothill Road and Drug violation Q 8:06 p.m. on the 4000 block of Santa officer-involved shooting since Au- stop. The driver was struck,” Shields Dorothea Court Q 3:31 p.m. on the 5200 block of Rita Road gust 2001, according to Danville said. The number of shots Hall fired Hopyard Road Theft officials. has not been released. Sex offense Q 8:11 a.m., 3500 block of Crespi Oct. 29 Shields said the situation unfolded The vehicle then crashed, and of- Q 3:25 p.m. on Bernal Avenue Court; theft from auto Graffiti offense after a call to Danville police at 11:03 ficers approached the driver and at- Q 8:28 a.m.,1100 block of Sunset Creek Q 4:01 p.m. on the 4300 block of Lane; theft from auto a.m. Saturday from a citizen report- tempted life-saving measures until Nov. 2 Hacienda Drive Domestic battery Q 10:41 a.m., 500 block of Bonita Burglary ing a suspicious person in their paramedics arrived, according to Avenue; theft from auto neighborhood near the intersection Shields. Arboleda was transported to Q 10:08 p.m. on Foothill Road Q 12:43 a.m. on the 3600 block of Shoplifting Q 12:08 p.m., 500 block of Bonita Locke Court of Laurel Drive and Cottage Lane. San Ramon Regional Medical Center, Avenue; theft from auto Q Q 8:01 p.m. on the 4500 block of 1:40 a.m. on the 4200 block of First The caller told emergency dispatch where he was pronounced dead. Rosewood Drive Q 3:48 p.m., 4500 block of Rosewood Street Drive; shoplifting that the stranger got out of his ve- “A lot of what we do in law Drug violation Theft Q 4 p.m., 1100 block of Santa Rita hicle, walked toward several homes enforcement is to try and prevent Q 9:38 a.m., 7000 block of Johnson Q 3:47 p.m. on the 5100 block of Road; theft of bicycle with bags in his hands, and then these types of events from happen- Hopyard Road Drive; theft of auto Q 4:07 p.m., 1100 block of Blanc Court; got back into his car and circled the ing,” Shields said. “But unfortunately, Fraud Q 1:42 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge theft from auto Drive; shoplifting neighborhood, according to Lee. sometimes we’re put in harm’s way Q 1 p.m. on the 5700 block of Johnson Burglary Q 2:50 p.m., 1100 block of Stoneridge Q Drive Officers arrived and soon located and have to act appropriately.” Q 8:20 a.m. on the 4700 block of Mall Road; shoplifting Graffiti offense the person’s vehicle on Laurel Drive —Pleasanton Weekly staff and Hopyard Road Q 2:52 p.m. on the 1500 block of under the freeway, and the driver Bay City News Service Q 7:56 a.m. on the 7300 block of Whispering Oaks Way Johnson Drive Oh, what a night!!

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Pleasanton Mothers Club provides parenting support, social outlet, friendship

BY ERIKA ALVERO ntering motherhood is a daunting undertak- and allow both themselves as well as their kids to ing, no matter where you are. An experience flourish and grow,” Benscoter said. E that can be isolating, and marks a significant After Mende reached out to local businesses for life change. support, the Pleasanton Police Department put up “Motherhood is a wonderful transition and it’s a half the funds for a workshop to kick off the group’s joyous time,” said Kim Benscoter, a co-director of initiation, with Mende herself supplying the rest. the Pleasanton Mothers Club. Within a few weeks, 50 moth- “It also can be a time where ‘No matter what your ers had called in to express women feel very isolated; they interest in joining, while the feel very overwhelmed with situation, you always 15 women who attended that problems that they’ve never need the support first workshop formed the first dealt with before.” board of directors. At their first That’s where the mothers and the community.’ official meeting, the moms set club comes in. A community up playgroups, holiday parties, of moms, primarily those with Samantha Niesen, outings and a monthly newslet- kids between infancy and 6 co-director of ter — all of which are still ongo- years old, the group aims to Pleasanton Mothers Club ing today. provide a support network, to They grew rapidly after that, share in the joys and the pitfalls of being a mother. reaching 100 members over the course of eight “I don’t think anything can fully prepare you for months. Currently, they stand at 250 members, it, even if you’ve been around kids your whole life mostly from Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore, but and have a big family or whatever,” said Samantha some journey down from Danville and San Ramon Niesen, also a co-director. “Being actually thrown as well. into it is not what you would expect, and I think Aside from regular meetings and playgroup hang- that no matter what your situation, you always need outs, the club hosts a series of social events and out- the support and the community. ings, including family harvest, holiday and spring “And I think that Pleasanton is a great commu- parties in the respective seasons. At this year’s nity to have a family and to raise kids. The mothers harvest party on a sunny mid-October day, dozens club is just a way to make it a little bit smaller and of mothers, children and even some dads milled more accessible,” she added. about amidst rows of pumpkins at G&M Farms in The Pleasanton Mothers Club was founded by Livermore, eating, crafting and enjoying one other’s Sandi Mende in 1992, the 22nd such group in the company. Top: The Pleasanton Mothers Club board of directors at a gathering this past July. (Photo courtesy of PMC) Bay Area. There are also moms-only events — the annual “She (saw) that there was a void in the com- Mother’s Day brunch is an especial favorite. Bottom: Samantha Niesen (left) and Kim Benscoter are the two co-directors munity where women with small children weren’t The benefits of collectives like the Pleasanton of the Pleasanton Mothers Club this year. (Photo courtesy of PMC) connected into a network to further support them Mothers Club are well-established. Researchers

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Left: A pumpkin-clad Cheri Babcock, Jill Melin and Greyson Babcock at this year’s annual Harvest Party at G&M Farms. (Photo by Erika Alvero)

Above: Enjoying the Harvest Party from left: Jed and Alisha Dooley with though, it does involve their twins Addison and Ryleigh, joined by April Reynolds with her daughter changes to a new mother’s Delia and Kasia Pozo with Joanna. (Photo by Erika Alvero) career life, which can lead her to feel “very out of sorts,” Benscoter said. “A lot of mothers are tran- sitioning from full workforce to perhaps stay-at-home mom,” around the globe have found that the fellowship she said. “Or even if they’re not going to stay at and shared resources provided by maternity home, a maternity leave of four to six months.” clubs and support groups can help mothers gain Crane, who previously worked for PG&E for self-confidence in their parenting skills, and even 10 years, decided to leave the workforce to take prevent postpartum depression. care of her twins when they were born. Niesen has two sons, ages 5 and 3. “I have my MBA, and so I was always very ca- “I was not new to Pleasanton when I had kids, reer-focused,” she said. “Stepping back and just but my friends did not have kids,” she said. “And being home with the kids, which I’ve done now so I wanted to meet friends for them, and then the last 5-1/2 years, has its challenges. You some- mom friends for me, because it’s just a different times feel like you’re not stimulated enough.” kind of support.” The mothers club offered her a social outlet. The club is organized into 17 age-determined “It really gave me a chance to connect and be- playgroups, named after flowers, which stay to- come friends with such a nice group of people,” gether as the kids grow older. When a Pleasanton Crane said. “As the kids got a little bit bigger, woman is expecting, the club will often reach and the part-time became a little bit more pos- out to let her know if a new playgroup will be sible, I really just looked forward to having those forming. meetings.” It’s a built-in social network not just for the And the club has another purpose, the moth- moms, then, but for the kids too. ers say. It welcomes new residents to town, using Kasia Crane, this year serving as the club’s the common bond of motherhood to attach co-chair for moms events and outings, has twins newcomers to the community at large. just starting elementary school, who joined a “Most people are not from here, or a lot of playgroup when they were 4 months old. people are not,” Niesen said. “So it gives you “They really look forward to seeing their the community and the network for your kids, friends that are not their school friends, not the to be supported in the community and have kids that they see every single day, but the kids opportunities for community service, for social that have been their buddies for really the major- gatherings, and just to meet moms.” ity of their lives,” Crane said. “I moved to town three years ago, and I almost Most families drop off from the club after kin- immediately got involved in the mothers club dergarten or first grade, though they still remain and on the board, which was a little crazy at the connected, Niesen said. time,” Benscoter said. “But I’m so glad I did it. Aside from the physical meet-ups, the group And I can genuinely say that so many friend- also has an active Facebook page, where mem- ships for both myself and my kids, and even my bers can share all sorts of resources, from best husband, have blossomed out of that. And it was parenting practices to activities to pediatrician really for our particular family, one of two things Above: The first ever board meeting of the Pleasanton Mothers Club, recommendations. that grounded us very quickly in this new area.” which was founded in 1992 by Sandi Mende, sitting front and center. (Photo courtesy of PMC) Motherhood takes on many different forms — Club officials say they always welcoming new varying by family structure, cultural background members. Dues are $48 for one year. For more Bottom: A Pleasanton Mothers Club board brunch from a past year, and a myriad of different factors. Oftentimes, information, visit pleasantonmothersclub.org. Q an event that has become a fan favorite. (Photo courtesy of PMC)

Pleasanton Weekly • November 9, 2018 • Page 15 Tri-Valley Hero Role Model

DOUG MILLER Service to country and community

MILLER FAMILY FENTON KRAMER Miller (left) was a helicopter pilot int he Army, including during the Vietnam War. Here he Retired Army Maj. Doug Miller delivered remarks at the 2016 opening of the Veterans Memorial he is passenger CIA agent Felix Rodriguez during reconnaissance mission between Saigon and championed in Pioneer Cemetery in Pleasanton. Cambodian border in late 1971.

By Jeb Bing answered by the words embedded in front of the flags flying Even though he has retired, Miller’s passion for everything at its center: “Here We Mark the Price of Freedom.” military stays on. The Army asked him in 2008 to handle its Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11 — and observed as a Although Miller and veteran organizations are continuing local Wounded Warrior program. He did that for the next national holiday on Monday — has special significance for to work on making more improvements at the cemetery, three years, making sure that the most severely wounded retired Army Maj. Doug Miller, as it should. where more than 500 military veterans are buried, much of soldiers in this region received good care as they underwent Miller, the Pleasanton Weekly’s Man of the Year in 2016, the planning efforts for additional development are now in rehabilitation. was just named a Tri-Valley Hero, receiving the program’s the hands of Pleasanton city staff. “I took that job and found it to be the most amazing expe- 2018 Role Model award for his service to the country and his These include a kiosk where visitors will be able to obtain rience I’d ever had,” Miller said. “It’s hard to imagine unless community at a ceremony last month. information about the cemetery, which was developed in the you have spent a lot of time with people in the condition Miller has focused much of his life on serving the country, 1800s and includes soldiers’ graves dating back to the Civil these military men and women were how they were deter- first as an Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, War. Miller said an audio tour also is planned, allowing those mined to come through their traumas.” then as an officer in the Army Reserves and ever since work- with smartphones to hear about the memorial, how it was In addition, Miller served as an Alameda County Veterans ing with veterans’ organizations. built and what it represents. Affairs Commission member, was a director of East Bay Stand He recently stepped Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a U.S. Down, a program that supports needy local veterans and also down as president of the Army commission from Norwich University, the military col- helped establish a local Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship local chapter of the As- lege of Vermont located in Northfield. It is the oldest private Foundation team in Pleasanton to support severely wounded sociation of the United military college in the U.S. soldiers. Q States Army, an organiza- Later, he earned a Master of Science in systems manage- tion that aims to make life ment from the University of Southern California. better for active duty mili- He served two tours in Vietnam as an Army helicopter pilot tary members and their during his 10 years on active duty. When he stepped down families at Camp Parks in from active duty in April 1977, he joined the Army Reserves, Hero FYI Dublin and the East Bay. where he served with the rank of major for another 10 years After serving two tours in Vietnam as an He’s a lifetime member while also embarking on a civilian career that spanned the Army helicopter pilot during 10 years on ac- of the Vietnam Veterans of next 27 years. Diablo Valley, the Vietnam During that time, he held senior positions in sales and mar- tive duty, Miller served another 10 years in Helicopter Pilots Associa- keting, working primarily at Hitachi in Boston and the Bay the Army Reserves. tion, Pleasanton Post 237 Area and Sun Microsystems in Menlo Park before retiring in Even though he retired, his compassion for of the American Legion 2004. everything military had him accept Army’s Doug Miller and Pleasanton Post 6298 Transferred here from Boston by Hitachi in 1991, Miller of the Veterans of Foreign and his wife Janice moved to the Del Prado neighborhood, offer to handle its local Wounded Warrior Wars, where he has served as president. where they still live. Their three children — Ashley, Jared and program. “All of these activities and experiences are the miracles of Reagan — attended Donlon Elementary, Pleasanton Middle Miller led effort to fund and build the Veter- life and the benefit of having been born in this great country,” and Foothill High schools. Like their dad, they all have mili- Miller said. “I am very grateful.” tary and public service in their blood. ans Memorial that was dedicated two years Miller is perhaps best known locally for his leadership Ashley, the oldest, served for two years with Teach for ago at Pleasanton’s Pioneer Cemetery. efforts in planning and completing the Veterans Memorial America as a ninth-grade high school teacher at an inner- He continues to serve on organizations that was dedicated two years ago at the top of the hill in city high school in Miami. Since 2006, she has worked for focused on making life better for active Pleasanton’s Pioneer Cemetery. He represented the veteran Symantec in the San Jose area. community in persuading the City Council to endorse the Jared, like his dad, served as an Army captain and helicop- duty military members, veterans and their memorial plan and pay some of the costs. ter pilot, completing two one-year tours in Afghanistan. He families. He then worked with members of veterans and community now works in Washington, D.C. Miller was honored with the Pleasanton organizations to raise the $320,000 needed for the memorial Their younger daughter Reagan works for the U.S. State itself. The city assumed demolition costs for the old flag circle Department in the Bay Area. She spent one year with that Mayor’s Award last year from Mayor Jerry and the construction of new roads and an irrigation system. department in harm’s way in Iraq during the surge of heavy Thorne. Miller has said that the purpose of the memorial is combat.

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MEACHELLE LUM Finding purpose in tragedy

By Ryan J. Degan possible for individuals with heightened risk of developing them. After Meachelle Lum’s mother Megan died suddenly Wanting to honor her mother’s giving spirit, Meachelle two years ago in the midst of the San Ramon teen’s junior started the Lum AVM Organization days after Megan’s year at Dougherty Valley High School, her devastation was passing. soon joined by a feeling of wanting to honor her mother’s “She is making mom and dad very, very proud,” her fa- memory and turn tragedy into purpose. ther Samuel said on his daughter’s behalf at the Tri-Valley With the support of her father Samuel Lum and brother Heroes ceremony last month. (Meachelle was unable to Sam Jr., Meachelle started the Lum AVM Organization to attend the ceremony herself, while away at college.) continue in her mother’s philanthropic spirit, by raising “We are here to give back to society. Time is our enemy, awareness of the condition that Megan died from, as well life is short, enjoy and take advantage of it, because there as money for charitable causes. are a lot of obstacles, a lot of challenges that we cannot Since the organiza- predict. But we can do our best to keep positive. That is tion’s founding in No- all we can do because that is within our control,” Samuel vember 2016, over added. $115,000 has been A number of charities and organizations have received raised to support causes support from Lum AVM, including the aforementioned LUM FAMILY ranging from brain an- Brain Aneurysm Foundation, which promotes public Meachelle Lum, with father Samuel and twin brother Sam Jr., eurysm research to awareness of brain aneurysms as well as support and re- helps honor mother Megan’s memory and philanthropic spirit scholarships for women sources for victims and their families. through the Lum AVM Organization. and children’s charities. Megan was a deeply religious woman, and in an effort “The ultimate goal to continue her religious devotion, Meachelle has selected is to help others the San Ramon’s Eastown Church among the organization’s Hero FYI way my mom would’ve, beneficiaries. A church startup launched this year and one if she were still here,” the Lums now attend, Eastown Church is dedicated to Meachelle attends UCLA, where she is pre- Meachelle said. “The or- pursuing faith and community service itself. med, currently studying neuroscience and ganizations and people “Their philosophy pretty much aligned to what we feel playing intramural volleyball. we reach out to reflect churches should be there for which is to provide love, sup- my mom’s passions and port and help,” Samuel said in a follow-up interview. “It Back in May, Meachelle was presented with Meachelle Lum her unconditional love goes directly back to the individual in need. That’s why we an engraved bronze medallion to recognize for others. I believe she love that church.” her selection as a Distinguished Finalist for had a unique gift of expressing love and she was an honest Other charities supported by Lum AVM include: the Val- California at the 2018 Prudential Spirit of listener that looked for reasons to help others.” ley Pregnancy Center, American Cancer Society, Dougherty Community Awards. Megan fell ill on Nov. 5, 2016 while attending her daugh- Valley High School, Child Haven, Inc. and most recently ter’s high school volleyball game. She felt a headache and Sarah Banholzer — 2018’s Tri-Valley Heroes Courage re- Over $30,000 of the $115,000 raised by Lum a sudden “pop” in her head while cheering for Meachelle’s cipient — to name a few. AVM was donated online through the orga- team, soon losing consciences and lapsing into a coma. A “Honestly every day more and more, I see a lot of her nization’s GoFundMe campaign: gofundme. week and a half later, Megan Lum died in the hospital after in me, the biggest characteristic I love about her is her com/lumavmorganization. doctors discovered she suffered from an aneurysm believed selflessness,” Meachelle said of her mother. “She was the to be caused by arteriovenous malformation (known as anchor of the family... her selfless love is something that Sam Jr. is Meachelle’s twin brother — two min- AVM). our organization tries to resemble.” utes older than his sister. He is also a graduate AVM is a largely unknown and very rare condition — it Raising more than $115,000 for charity in less than two of Dougherty Valley High and is currently at- is estimated that no more than 1% of the general popula- years is quite an accomplishment, but Meachelle says her tending the University of Nevada, Reno. tion suffers from the disease, according to the Brain Aneu- organization is not going to stop there. She plans to expand rysm Foundation. the organization and hopes to host future fundraisers in Tuesday will mark the two-year anniversary of According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation (a ben- Southern California — where she now attends college. Megan Lum’s death. eficiary of Lum AVM donations), the walls of blood ves- “The Lum AVM Organization in memory of her can only sels affected by AVM are much weaker than normal ones, aim to be as inspiring and strong as she was,” Meachelle For more information about the Lum AVM increasing a patient’s vulnerability to ruptures. Similar said. “If there’s anything else that I would want the public Organization and the Lum family, visit luma- to heart attacks, ruptures are nearly impossible to detect to know, it’s that I definitely plan on growing this organiza- vmorganization.weebly.com. before they happen, but early detection of aneurysms is tion in college and beyond.” Q THANK YOU TO THE 2018 SPONSORS

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Page 18 • November 9, 2018 • Pleasanton Weekly Sports PLEASANTON Sponsoredpy by PREPS BY DENNIS MILLER 484-0789 vicsallstar.com Both girls volleyball teams advance in CIF State playoffs Also: Foothill water polo makes deep NCS run, LYNNE MENO Falcon runner takes second at EBAL tourney The Foothill boys varsity water polo team made it to the quarterfinals of the North Coast Section Division I playoffs, the Falcons’ best run in years. The Foothill and Amador Val- Sullivan, who finished second. Washington in the second round of ley girls volleyball teams each won Sullivan’s runner-up finish was NCS Division I playoffs. their opening-round matches at good enough to earn first-team All- Making it to the quarterfinals in Jesse Goodman adding a goal in the Captains Megan Reilly and Elise home in the CIF State Division I League honors. Shrey Shah came the newly divided sections tourna- fourth quarter. Dylan Weiglein an- Lester kept the shots on goal strong playoffs Tuesday night. in 18th, qualifying him for the ment is the best postseason perfor- chored the defense, with 1 steal and with each scoring during the back- Top-seeded Foothill fought back All-League third team. Following mance for Foothill in many years. 4 forced turnovers. Eugene Kruger and-forth game. The Dons fought from a 2-1 set deficit to get the were Prithu Kachare and Arjun Foothill did take a 5-4 lead into added 4 assists and a pair of steals. hard with multiple assists, steals 26-24, 22-25, 24-26, 25-18, 15-11 Subramanian. halftime, but Washington rallied Freshman goalkeeper Moises and field blocks from Natalie Lars- over Notre Dame from Belmont. The leading boys frosh-soph run- with a 4-1 advantage in the third Ambriz added 8 saves and 1 steal. en, Rachel Lemmon and Lauren The match went back and forth ner was Ryan Flanagan. quarter. The two sides scored five Amador girls water polo Reilly. with seemingly each team that took The girls varsity team was paced goals each in the fourth, but the Amador goalie Whitney Dishman the early lead in each set coming by Sydney Cohen, Samantha Sy- Falcons couldn’t get over the top. The Dons took on rival Foothill had 12 saves, as well as adding an out on the short end. The pattern mons, Isabel Garcia-Flores and Leading Foothill in scoring was on Oct. 23 and came away with a assist and a steal. Q stayed the same until the fifth set Kina Atkin-Yamaguchi, while in co-captain Ryan Weiglein with 7 9-7 win. Editor’s note: Dennis Miller is a when the Falcons jumped out, then girls frosh-soph Michaela Hoyman goals and 3 steals, while co-captain Lindsey Maddallon scored her contributing sports writer for the held on for the win. was the leading Falcon. Nathan Williams led the pace of the first of 4 goals for the night in the Pleasanton Weekly. To contact Miller Grayce Olson had 28 kills to lead Foothill boys water polo offense with his movement, scoring first quarter, followed up with a or submit local high school sports scores, Foothill, with Naya Williamson a goal and adding 2 assists and 2 lob shot from Bailee Alvarez Walls game highlights and photographs for his adding 8 kills and Haley Roundtree The Falcons finished their sea- steals. making it 2-0 by the start of second weekly Pleasanton Preps column, email adding 7 kills. Ishana Ram was sen- son with a tough 13-11 loss to Daniel Kim had 2 goals, with quarter. him at [email protected]. sational as the setter, racking up 48 assists. Audrey Fracisco had 6 service points, while Emily Haskell had 8 and Ram finished with 9 to lead the Falcons’ serving attack. Haskell also added 17 digs. No. 4 seed Amador took a four- set win over Menlo-Atherton, win- ning 25-23, 25-22, 22-25 and 26-24. PRESENTED BY The Dons found themselves down 16-24 in the fourth set with the Bears pressing for a fifth set. Setter Helen Xiao stepped up and GIANT CAR SHOW served 9 straight points to win the decisive set. Xiao finished with a season-high of 31 service attempts and 22 ser- vice points. She also collected an- other double-double this season with 41 assists and 16 digs. The Dons’ offense was led by senior middle Kaitlyn McFall with 9 kills. Sarah Rieble and Mahlia Jackson had 15 and 13 kills, re- spectively. Middle blocker Phoebe Monette, Rieble and McFall con- trolled the net for Amador Valley 7+,6:((.(1' with 10 blocks. To advance to the state play- FEATURING OVER 2,500 AMERICAN MADE OR POWERED HOT RODS, offs, Foothill took runner-up in the North Coast Section tournament by CUSTOMS, CLASSICS, MUSCLE CARS & TRUCKS OF ALL YEARS beating Amador in the semifinals in WELCOMING ALL VEHICLES THRU 1987! a four-set thriller before losing in straights to top-seeded James Logan from Union City in the NCS final. Foothill cross-country The Falcons took part in the East SAT 8-4 Bay Athletic League championships #GOODGUYS18 & SUN 8-4 REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE OR PURCHASE TICKETS AT GOOD-GUYS.COM | 925.838.9876 © 2018 GOODGUY ENTERPRISES, INC. on Nov. 3 and were led by Russell

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Registrant has not yet business is conducted by an Individual. reviews for the Workday month, at the Alcosta Senior & begun to transact business under the Registrant began transacting business cloud and platform; code fictitious business name listed herein. Community Center, 9300 Alcosta under the fictitious business name(s) reviews and contributions Signature of Registrant: Krista Kastriotis, listed herein May, 2003. Signature of Blvd., San Ramon, learn more The local news Executive Director. This statement was Registrant: Amy Crandall, Owner. This to several dev scrums as filed with the County Clerk of Alameda about this common movement well as write security code. statement was filed with the County you care about on Oct. 11, 2018. (Pleasanton Weekly, Clerk of Alameda on October 16, 2018 disorder. For more information visit Senior Manager, Software Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2 and 9, 2018). eastbayet.com, call 487-5706 or (Pleasanton Weekly, November 2, 9, 16, Development Engineering Golden State Taqueria, LLC 23, 2018). email [email protected]. is one click away. (KV-CA): Manage and lead FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME WESTERN GRADALL RENTALS LUPUS AND FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT the development for the STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT platform that drives core File No.: 550470 File No.:551057 GROUP The group meets at 12 Receive information The following person doing business business acquisition for The following person(s) doing business p.m. on the third Saturday of each as: Golden State Taqueria, LLC, 4001 as: Western Gradall Rentals, 12315 some of the world’s biggest on what’s happening month, at the Weekes Library, Santa Rita Road, Suite 1A, Pleasanton, Foothill Road, Sunol, CA 94586, County companies. in your community CA 94588, County of Alameda, is of Alameda, is hereby registered by 217300 Patrick Ave., Hayward, hereby registered by the following Submit resume by mail to: the following owner(s): Stephen D. (off Tennyson Road). Contact by email every day. owner: Golden State Taqueria, LLC, Barkkarie, 12315 Foothill Road, Sunol, [email protected]. Workday, Inc., Attn: Human Registrant, 4001 Santa Rita Road, 94586. This business is conducted by Resources/Immigration, 5928 Suite 1A, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This a married couple. Registrant began Stoneridge Mall Road, Sign up today at business is conducted by Golden transacting business under the fictitious Seniors Pleasanton, CA 94588. Must PleasantonWeekly.com/ State Taqueria, LLC, a Limited Liability business name(s) listed herein October Company. Registrant has not yet begun 22, 2018. This statement was filed with PHOTO CLUB reference job title and job Meetings are express to transact business under the fictitious the County Clerk of Alameda on October code. from 2 to 4 p.m. on the second business name listed herein. Signature 22, 2018(Pleasanton Weekly, October 26, of Registrant: Josue Ruiz, President. This November 2, 9, 16). Wednesday of the month at the statement was filed with the County Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 To place an ad or get a quote, Clerk of Alameda on Oct. 4, 2018. Ed’s Automotive & Light Truck Repair, Inc. Sunol Blvd., and are open to any (Pleasanton Weekly, Oct. 19, 26 and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Nov. 2 and 9, 2018). File No.: 550536 senior who enjoys the hobby of call 650.223.6582 or email The following person doing business photography at any level. It is [email protected]. KAUFMAN RISK MANAGEMENT as: Ed’s Automotive & Light Truck suggested that you have some FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Repair, Inc., 26 California Ave., Suite STATEMENT form of a digital camera. Meetings E, Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of File No.:539985 Alameda, is hereby registered by the include occasional speakers and The following person(s) doing business following owner: Ed’s field trips, and cost is $2 for as: Kaufman Risk Management Automotive & Light Truck Repair, Inc., residents, $2.50 for non-residents. Consultants, 6350 Stoneridge Mall 26 California Ave., Suite E, Pleasanton, Road #G101, Alameda County, is hereby Call 931-5365. CA 94566. This business is conducted registered by the following owner(s): by Ed’s Automotive & Light Truck Repair, MEN OF BREAKFAST Join the Men Joshua Kaufman, 6350 Stoneridge Mall Inc. a Corporation. Registrant began Marketplace Road, #G101, Pleasanton, CA transacting business under the fictitious of Breakfast or MOB at 8:30 a.m. 94588. This business is conducted by an business name listed herein Oct. 5, 2018. on the first and third Tuesday Individual. Registrant began transacting Signature of Registrant: Catherine S. of the month for a cup of coffee business under the fictitious business Hussain, President. This statement was and friendly discussion at the name(s) listed herein January 17, filed with the County Clerk of Alameda HOME SERVICES INSURANCE 2018. Signature of Registrant: Joshua on Oct. 5, 2018. (Pleasanton Weekly, Oct. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Kaufman, Founder. This statement was 26, Nov. 2, 9 and 16, 2018). Sunol Blvd. Bring a newspaper and filed with the County Clerk of Alameda Painting Renters Insurance Baytree Garden Coach whatever topics pique your interest. on October 8, 2018. (Pleasanton Weekly, Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 2018.) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FINDING WELLNESS CLASSES FOR File No.: 550906 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR THE CHEESY COW The following person doing business as: SENIORS Finding Wellness is a Renters FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Baytree Garden Coach, 4925 Monaco 7-week fun and interactive series • Kitchen Cabinets Insurance STATEMENT Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of designed to promote healthy living • Sheetrock & Texture File No.:550837 Alameda, is hereby registered by the As low as $10 a month The following person(s) doing business following owner: Louise Strauch, 4925 and well being. Classes meet from Repair as: The Cheesy Cow, 4083 Inniswood Monaco Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94566. This 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays at the • Deck Restoration includes $100,000 Place, Dublin, CA 94568, Alameda business is conducted by Louise Strauch Church of Jesus Christ of Latter • Small Jobs OK Liability to satisfy County is hereby registered by the an Individual. Registrant has not yet Day Saints, 3574 Vineyard Ave. (No Landlord Requirements. following owner(s):Debbie Barrett, begun to transact business under the Brian Ward 4083 Inniswood Place, Dublin, CA fictitious business name listed herein. class Nov. 20). Classes also include Call us 24/7 at 94568. This business is conducted by Signature of Registrant Louise Strauch, an Individual. Registrant has not yet 20 minutes of gentle exercise. For Custom Painting 925.846.0880 owner. This statement was filed with age 60+. ssptv.org/finding-wellness- begun to transact business under the the County Clerk of Alameda on Oct. 16, 925 323 7833 or visit fictitious business name(s) listed herein. 2018. (Pleasanton Weekly, Nov. 2, 9, 16, program. Signature of registrant: Debbie Barrett. LIC 731462 23, 2018). PTownRenters.com This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on October Like Microblading Government 15, 2018. (Pleasanton Weekly, October FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 26, November 2, 9, 16, 2018). File No.: 551537 ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE HOME SERVICES Plumbing The following person doing business as: MEETING At 7:30 a.m., on the Ayurvedic Center of Health & Healing Like Microblading, 4326 Las Positas Rd., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME third Thursday of the month in Livermore, CA 94551, County of Alameda, Your local drain & sewer experts STATEMENT is hereby registered by the following the Remillard Conference Room, File No.: 550942 owner: Keona Guillen, 4326 Las Positas 3333 Busch Road, The Committee Emergency plumbing repair The following person doing business as: Rd., Livermore, CA 94551. This business meets to promote Pleasanton Ayurvedic Center of Health & Healing, is conducted by Keona Guillen an Drain and sewer cleaning • Hydro-jets cleaning 4725 First St., Suite 253, Pleasanton, CA for its competitive advantages Individual. Registrant began transacting Sewers: camera inspection, repair & replacement 94566, County of Alameda, is hereby business under the fictitious business as highlighted in our Pleasanton registered by the following owner: name listed herein June 12, 2018. Economic Assets Report. Water leak repair • Water, gas & sewer repair Elizabeth Jean Bonser, 4725 First St., Signature of Registrant: Keona Guillen, Suite 253, Pleasanton, CA 94566. This owner. This statement was filed with the PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL Installation of water heaters, business is conducted by Elizabeth County Clerk of Alameda on Nov. 2, 2018. DISTRICT The Pleasanton Unified garbage disposals, faucets and toilets Jean Bonser, an Individual. Signature (Pleasanton Weekly, Nov. 9, 16, 23 and School District Board of Trustees of Registrant: Elizabeth Jean Bonser, 30, 2018). CALL TODAY! 510-379-8898 or 925-888-9678 Owner. Registrant began transacting meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month in the board E-mail: [email protected]. chamber at PUSD headquarters, Call (925) 600-0840 for assistance 4665 Bernal Ave. just outside To place an ad or get a quote, with your legal advertising needs. downtown. contact Nico Navarrete at 650.223.6582 or email [email protected]. E-mail: [email protected]

Pleasanton Weekly • November 9, 2018 • Page 21 Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS It’s the most wonderful time of the year ... to buy and sell Despite reputation, November and December actually provide positive opportunities for real estate transactions

BY GINA CHANNELL at Realty ONE Group and past president of Sellers might think people are less likely to winter months is that you might get a more People tend to wait until spring to put their Bay East Association of Realtors. see their home in the midst of their hectic realistic view of the house and can check for house on the market or start house-hunting, This year, there are several points that holiday schedules. That can definitely be issues that you’d notice only during colder, having heard November and December are might prompt buyers and sellers to move true, but most people have more time off wet weather — like a door that swells shut lousy months to buy or sell a house. forward during the last two months of 2018. around the holidays. or a leak. These are less likely to catch during But the many benefits to buying or selling With the Federal Reserve expected to raise And if a buyer is house-hunting instead warmer, drier months. during the holiday months actually make it a interest rates again in December, prospective of curled up under a blanket in front of a Of course, don’t forget that issues that crop perfect time. buyers who have sidelined themselves are fire, they are serious. Many winter buyers up more during summer will be less accessi- “The fourth quarter can be a successful considering becoming active again. Doerlich are working against a deadline, whether it’s ble — such as how well the air conditioning time for both buyers and sellers in the resi- said there is a “stream of buyers jump- an expiring lease, relocation or a contract on works. Make sure that the home inspector dential markets. Q4 sellers are serious and ing back in the market” in active East Bay their current home. does a thorough job on those fronts, too. motivated. This together with less competi- markets. The holiday seller is also likely to be seri- Speaking of home inspectors, since No- tion can provide a prospective buyer with an Because there are more buyers, this is also ous and motivated. So what a buyer might vember and December are generally slower edge,” said Will Doerlich, a broker associate an opportunity for sellers. lack in choice of available homes could be months, you will likely have easier access balanced out by dealing with a more flexible to professionals like inspectors, movers, real seller. estate agents and mortgage brokers. They are OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND Most sellers have a compelling reason for less busy during the holiday season because, putting their house on the market during the again, there are just not as many home sales 560 Dovecote Lane #3 $770,000 Danville Sun 1-4 George McKean 998.1798 holidays. They might be facing a relocation happening. 4 BEDROOMS 2841 Hoya Commons $760,000 and want to get their kids settled before the In addition, motivated real estate agents Sat/Sun 1-4:30 John Ledahl 989.4994 4 Heartland Ct. $1,699,950 new term. Or they might just be feeling some and lenders might share your desire to get Sat/Sun 1-4 Joel & Cindy Engel 580.5106 1393 Spring Valley Common $488,000 stress if they listed their home in the fall and it’s it done and in the books before Jan. 1 rolls Discovery Bay Sat/Sun 1-4:00 Jo Ann Luisi 583.1106 still languishing post-Halloween, making them around. 4 BEDROOMS just a little more anxious and eager to deal. As the song says, it’s the most wonderful 3 BEDROOMS 6586 Green Hills Court $899,000 “If there is a time constraint or a need, the time of the year, and the emotional aspect of 2523 Cherry Hills Drive $565,000 Sun 1-4 Miranda Mattos 336.7653 client is committed,” Doerlich said. “Sellers the holidays can help sellers. Holiday buyers Sat/Sun 1-4 Dee Teigland 285.2459 Pleasanton with their home on the market (during the are going to be caught up in the “hearth and Dublin holidays) are serious and actively engaged in home” season. 3 BEDROOMS selling the property.” “The holidays are a time of gatherings 1 BEDROOM 3969 Alma Court Low $900,000’s Many sellers might also want a contract with family and the home is often decorated 6578 Pioneer Lane $485,000 Fri 10:30-1:30/Sun 2-4 Dave & Sue Flashberger 463.0436 in hand for tax advantages. If it’s a rental differently than other times of the year,” Do- Sat/Sun 1-4 Gina Piper 463.9500 5702 San Carlos Way $1,419,000 property on which they incurred a loss, they erlich said. “The festive decorations also Sat/Sun 1-4 Janice Habluetzel 699.3122 3 BEDROOMS are likely to want to take the deduction this enhance the emotional appeal of home.” 7235 Dover Lane $899,000 4 BEDROOMS calendar year. Buyers thinking of family and holiday Sat/Sun 1-4 John Manos 463.9500 4575 Carver Court $978,000 Tax advantages go both ways. Homeown- gatherings can be the emotional nudge to Fremont Sun 2-4 Dave & Sue Flashberger 463.0436 ership brings numerous tax perks, from de- motivate a purchase, or even the purchase 5 BEDROOMS ducting mortgage interest to property taxes. of a larger home than they might otherwise 3 BEDROOMS 7961 Paragon Circle $2,068,000 Keep in mind, though, that recent changes to have, with an eye toward family, friends and 41497 Timber Creek Terrace $1,210,000 Sat 1-4 Blaise Lofland 846.6500 the tax law capped the property tax deduc- the future. Sat/Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 980.0273/519.8226 5550 Paseo Navarro $1,200,000 tion at $10,000 and deduction of interest on Sellers should remember to present their Livermore Sat/Sun 1-4 Bob Cilk 487.8734 mortgages up to $500,000, down $1 million. home with this in mind. Keep decorations 6 BEDROOMS Private mortgage interest (PMI) and clos- simple and small so the room gets the at- 3 BEDROOMS 2496 Minivet Court $1,388,000 ing fees might also be deductible. Always tention. Set the mood by lighting a fire and 264 Coleen Street $799,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Jo Ann Luisi 583.1106 double-check with a tax expert or accountant having a smell of sweets and cider wafting Sun 1-4 Christine Stark 525.7136 about any tax questions. through the halls, and even offer treats to the Find more open home listings at pleasantonweekly.com/real_estate Another advantage to buying during holiday house-hunting guests. Q

HOME SALES

This week’s data represents Pleasanton homes sold 4058 Rennellwood Way B. Hsieh to G. 8172 Arroyo Drive #3 E. Valenziano to E. Valle 5164 Liveoak Court American Funds to Hall during Aug. 31 to Sept. 28. Subramanyam for $900,000 for $520,000 Trust for $1,152,500 8169 Arroyo Drive #4 Chappell-Lee Trust to W. 6286 Ruxton Court R. Utley to R. Panchikarla 5608 Black Avenue J. & W. Bartolo to R. Gulati 3599 Mendenhall Court W. & V. Cristobal to I. Zhang for $500,000 for $999,000 for $1,070,000 Khan for $1,170,000 28 Colby Court Huber Trust to J. Michael for 3725 Appian Street J. Allen to F. Yang for 5409 Cameo Court G. Castro to E. Robrahn for 1058 Nolan Court D. Lewis to S. Gupta for $950,000 $1,125,000 $759,000 $1,640,000 4763 Golden Road G. Wood to M. Rodrigues for 3515 Bernal Avenue E. & H. Etemad to S. 650 Claret Court Lam Trust to G. Hickam for 633 Palomino Drive #C G. & A. Hickam to T. $1,155,000 Pallapothula for $1,750,000 $1,120,000 Ayalew for $590,000 2376 Greenberry Court W. & D. Walsh to M. 3047 Crestablanca Drive J. Zhang to Rath-Misra 6824 Corte De Flores J. & J. Sundquist to Y. 3291 Picadilly Court Living Trust to M. Arora for Pilch for $1,350,000 Trust for $1,775,000 Wang for $1,100,000 $984,500 3373 Hadsell Court Hudson Trust to S. Nauroth 3677 Dunsmuir Circle Culbertson Trust to P. 7016 Corte Rosa Adams Trust to S. Srinivasan 8024 Rockford Place R. & M. Tadros to M. for $1,035,000 Mehta for $1,250,000 for $1,400,000 Kalafatis for $2,060,000 3339 Hartwell Court K. Hughes to K. Sorgente 495 Junipero Street Mobley Trust to Alvernaz 2607 Curry Street K. Kalra to K. 1181 Vintner Way D. Kjos to K. Schlehuber for for $1,090,000 Partners for $875,000 Kakanurugowdru for $1,111,500 $1,259,000 3868 Mesa Verde Court H. Wang to C. & C. 1557 Kolln Street G. & B. Russell to M. 831 East Angela Street Depiero Trust to N. 4065 Walnut Drive M. Barnes to S. Mandavi for Chiu for $1,030,000 Kashiramka for $1,135,000 Herrmann for $970,000 $1,749,000 8131 Moller Ranch Drive Seal Tech to K. 2115 Raven Road W. Zhang to D. Lin for 3274 Flemington Court Olivas Trust to S. 4653 3rd Street Community Trust to H. Sun for Manning for $1,175,000 $1,325,000 Ramakrishnaiah for $1,095,000 $1,230,000 3182 Montpelier Court H. & J. Bailey to S. Basu- 5500 San Juan Way J. & K. Hendricks to F. Wang 953 Happy Valley Road J. Young to D. Kjos for 2039 Alexander Court S. & V. Kondapalli to Mallick for $1,128,000 for $1,060,000 $1,768,000 Krishna Trust for $760,000 3705 Newton Way Sturdevant Trust to 6311 Shorewood Court T. Granlund to J. Yi for 7341 Joshua Circle W. & K. King to N. Singh for 8185 Arroyo Drive #3 K. Roman to S. Mallem Subramaniam Trust for $2,121,500 $1,020,000 $1,100,000 for $450,000 3629 Olympic Court #N Franks Trust to Z. Xie 7361 Stonedale Drive Samaie Trust to H. Lee for 400 Junipero Street Jantzen Trust to S. Singh for 3139 Ascot Court H. & G. Washburn to W. for $1,030,000 $841,000 $1,025,000 Nazareth for $1,055,000 7482 Pecan Court S. & C. Simpson to Y. 3294 Vermont Place Thompson Trust to R. 1997 Laguna Creek Lane Zeng Trust to B. Trushkov for $1,085,000 Nadgir for $1,188,000 Prabhu for $1,740,000 See HOME SALES on Page 23

Page 22 • November 9, 2018 • Pleasanton Weekly REAL ESTATE JO ANN LUISI 463 Montori Court Saad Trust to S. SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST© HOME SALES Andhavarapu for $1,642,000 Continued from Page 22 820 Oak Manor Court Rossier Trust to King Trust for $2,300,000 3231 Clifford Circle Lucas Trust to Y. Li for $1,680,000 3267 Picadilly Court Jacoby Trust to F. Li for $1,100,000 1833 Cortez Court Properties 180 to J. Chen for $930,000 3627 Portsmouth Court Turner Trust to C. Tsai for $1,120,000 4528 Denker Drive M. Suen to T. Yuen for $1,200,000 4149 Rennellwood Way D. Karbach to Q. Gong for $830,000 4582 Gatetree Circle Richardson Trust to C. Sukthanker for $1,600,000 535 Rosso Court Mansour Trust to Slootman Trust for $1,495,000 6224 Guyson Court Tsai Trust to Z. Gong for $980,000 502 San Miguel Court B. Sebatian to S. Palavalasa for $1,140,000 1892 Harvest Road S. Sivadanam to D. Cofer for $735,000 1576 Santa Rita Road M. & K. Mullen to P. Chudasama for $865,000 7342 Joshua Circle J. & K. Begley to Y. Shao for 1208 Shady Pond Lane Harms Trust to S. $996,000 Ambwani for $2,415,000 1668 Loganberry Way T. & J. Zils to E. Pintacsi 2851 Tangelo Court J. Mehta to P. Kumar for for $1,173,000 $965,000 DISCOVERY BAY $648,000 WALNUT CREEK $1,550,000

5702 San Carlos Way, Pleasanton $1,419,000 209 Sussex Court 2364 St. Ashley Place 5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms OPEN 11/10 & 11/1 - 1-4 PM 3 bathrooms 3.5 bathrooms BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT

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Janice Habluetzel 925-699-3122 925.321.6104 CalBRE#01385523 JanicetheRealtor.com [email protected] Leslie Faught 925.784.7979 jluisi.apr.com DRE#1027778 lesliefaught.com Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more Robin Young 925.583.1136 of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors®. DRE#1162115 ryoung.apr.com If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation.

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1501 PURISIMA TERRACE, PLEASANTON 168 GILLETTE PL., UNIT 102, LIVERMORE 1312 GREENWOOD ROAD, PLEASANTON

COMING SOON BY APPOINTMENT

4 bd/3.5 ba, 1970+/- sqft 3 bd/3.5 ba, 1,880+/- sqft 4 bd/3 ba, 2,110+/- sqft, 7,534+/- lot sqft Call for details Offered at $699,000 Offered at $1,100,000 39 SILVER OAKS COURT, PLEASANTON 8227 MOLLER RANCH DR., PLEASANTON 2377 GREENBERRY COURT, PLEASANTON

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5 bd/ 6 ½ ba, 6,490+/- sqft, 1 acre lot 5 bd/3 ba, 3,339+/- sqft, 14,412+/- lot sqft 4 bd/2.5 ba, 2,087+/- sqft, 8,659+/- lot sqft Offered at $3,850,000 Offered at $1,799,000 Sold for $1,335,000 4026 RENNELLWOOD WAY, PLEASANTON 1689 CALLE SANTIAGO, PLEASANTON 1290 LAKEHURST ROAD, LIVERMORE

SOLD SOLD SOLD

3 bd/2.5 ba, 1,614+/- sqft, 3,486+/- lot sqft 2 bd/2 ba, 941+/-sqft, 3,147+/- lot sqft 3 bd/2 ba, 1,330+/- sqft, 8,211+/- lot sqft Sold for $870,000 Sold for $730,000 Sold for $740,000 1208 SHADY POND, PLEASANTON 1327 BENEDICT COURT, PLEASANTON 1898 ROSETREE COURT, PLEASANTON

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5 bd/5.5 ba, 5,329+/- sqft, 17,830+/ lot sqft 5 bd/3.5 ba, 3,639+/- sqft, 15,497+/- lot sqft 4 bd/2.5 ba, 2,047+/- sqft, 8,863+/- lot sqft Sold for $2,415,000 Sold for $2,038,000 Sold for $1,320,000

Tim provided my husband and me with outstanding service when we sold our Pleasanton home. He was the utmost professional, explained every step of the process, remained in constant contact, especially during the back and forth offer period, and really excelled when we hit a bump in the road with an indecisive prospective buyer who ultimately bailed. Tim negotiated brilliantly and brought us several new buyers’ offers within 24 hours, calming our nerves throughout that stressful time. We selected Tim knowing his fine reputation in the Tri-Valley and as a result of the confidence, poise, and care he showed during our first meeting. We highly recommend Tim and his team. – Corrine & Eric Berendt, Raven Road, Pleasanton

Square footage, acreage, and other information herein, has been received from one or more of a variety of different sources. Such information has not been verified by Alain Pinel Realtors®. If important to buyers, buyers should conduct their own investigation.

Pleasanton Weekly • November 9, 2018 • Page 25 Be Better

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COMING SOON! 112 DIAMOND DR., LIVERMORE 3847 VINEYARD AVE., PLEASANTON 3BR | 2BA Charming, Fresh and 1,488 Sq. Ft. Upgraded Condo in 7,000 Sq. Ft. Lot Pleasanton. Take advantage Tempo neighborhood! Sharp of this amazing property, single-level home with many [MXL EPP SJ XLI FIRI½XW SJ upgrades. Side yard access. living in Pleasanton. Close Ceiling fans, newer interior paint to Downtown, ACE Train,  PEQMREXI [SSH ¾SSVW 8MPI Elementary School & 437 Wayland Loop, Livermore entryway w/ step down living Parks. Beautiful 2 bed, 2 Brand New Home – 2018 One Story – approx. 1,610 sq ft. VSSQ;SSHFYVRMRK½VITPEGI bath with Vaulted Ceilings, 3 bedroom – 2 bath – 2 car garage. California Room. Ab- w/ brick mantle & hearth. Family room w/recessed lighting & large slider Remodeled Kitchen & WSYPXIP]+SVKISYW,EVH[SSH¾SSVXLVSYKLSYX7XEMRPIWWWXIIP leading into the backyard. Updated kitchen with quartz countertops, mosaic Bathrooms, New Floors appliances, new Washer/Dryer. tile backsplash, white cabinets, pull out shelving, contemporary hardware, and Paint Throughout. A truly Stunning Property!! Enjoy the Feeling of the Open Concept Kitchen and Family Room Combo. 1 car garage with storage. CALL AGENT FOR PRICING stainless steel appliances & garden window. Master bedroom has laminate [SSH¾SSVWEPEVKIGPSWIX WPMHIVPIEHMRKXSXLIFEGO]EVH1ERMGYVIHJVSRX HOA almost complete with a major renovation to exterior of the building, and backyards, covered arbor, several mature trees, hot tub and dog run. stairs, balcony etc., that will give you peace of mind that the building is in good ½RMWLIHKEVEKI,MKL[E] GPSWIF] shape $310 HOA includes water & garbage. OFFERED AT $849,988 OFFERED AT $468,868 Cindy and Gene Williams Natalie Swanson For more information, contact 925-397-4200 REALTORS® BRE LIC # 01370076 and 00607511 CA DRE# 01709115 Michael Swift 925.918.2045 www.WilliamsReGroup.com 925.399.8797 Considering a change? Cindy and Gene can help with your real estate needs! [email protected] CA DRE# 01135478

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7961 Paragon Circle | 5bd/3.5ba 5702 San Carlos Way | 3bd/2ba 2496 Minivet Court | 6bd/3ba Blaise Lofland | 925.846.6500 Janice Habluetzel | 925.699.3122 Jo Ann Luisi | 925.583.1106 License # 0882113 License # 01385523 License # 01399250 OPEN SATURDAY 1:00-4:00 OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00 OPEN SAT & SUN 1:00-4:00

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