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Building another 4295 Bevilacqua Court 5307 Brookside Court elementary school puts 3 Bed/2 Bath, 1,805 Sq Ft 3 Bed/2.5 Bath, 1,925 Sq Ft district at financial risk urray for Pleasanton school that showed rates going up 154% trustee Mark Miller, who for the teachers over seven years and Hasked his colleagues to in- 127% for classified employees. That vestigate the costs associated with takes the district’s share from $7.8 building another elementary school. million in 2013-14 to an estimated The Pleasanton Unified School $19.1 million in 2019-20. 856 Aramon Court 3232 Verde Court District owns a site near Ruby Hill The contribution increases are nec- 3 Bed/2 Bath, 1,471 Sq Ft 4 Bed/3 Bath, 1,926 Sq Ft that is notable only for how inac- essary to backfill the shortfall in the cessible it is to most residents and system, but it will be a painful budget their children. hit for districts across the state. The issue came up when the board Miller and trustee Valerie Arkin Coming Soon to Downtown Pleasanton! was discussing the staff’s recommen- are right about spending some 471 St Mary Street - 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 2,632 Sq Ft dation for issuing the first round of money now to dig into the elemen- bonds that voters approved last year. tary school and determine whether Historic home on 2 parcels totaling over 25,000 Sq Ft Miller became concerned when in- it is needed (an open question), Development potential on additional lot! terim superintendent Micaela Ochoa and more importantly, can the dis- reported that the district likely would trict afford to operate it if it is built. have to slice $3.2 million from its Patrick Gannon, the district public budget by 2020 to balance it. information officer, did some research That’s despite revenues that have at my request. The district estimated Gina Piper grown consistently under Gov. Jerry the cost of operating an elementary Brown who has favored K-12 schools school with a principal, support staff 925.200.0202 and community colleges as state rev- and utilities would be $838,138 this enues have grown. State spending on year. That’s about one-quarter of the K-14 has skyrocketed from $47.3 bil- cuts necessary in two years. www.PleasantonRealEstate.com lion in 2011-12 to $74.6 billion when Another elementary school may Better Homes & Gardens Tri-Valley Realty / BRE#: 01201349 the new budget takes effect July 1. be nice, but it is far from neces- That’s a 58% increase over six years. sary. The board must exercise fiscal In each of his last three budget restraint because facilities do not messages, the governor has cautioned educate students — they are a tool. that a downturn is coming because One longtime Pleasanton resi- BRIAN WARD the economy has been growing since dent put the current state of the 2009 and that’s an average of three school district in perspective when PAINTING years longer than the normal recov- he said, “The Pleasanton school dis- 2015 ery — of course, in many areas it has trict is a good district to be from.” been the weakest recovery on record. Once upon a time, it was a great For Pleasanton, Ochoa said that place to be. • Interior & Exterior • Re-Paint Specialists increasing pension costs would be a That’s the task facing the new major financial concern. Unlike Pleas- school chief David Haglund, who • Sheet Rock & Texture Repair • Kitchen Cabinets anton municipal employees, who ne- took the reins this week. gotiated contracts with the city that He’s approaching the new job We Now • Exterior Staining • Over 30 Years Experience included both the employee’s and em- with a great attitude — labeling Sell Dog ployer’s pension contribution (since himself the “chief servant.” His pri- changed), school district employees ority is to do a lot of listening — a Food 925-323-7833 have consistently contributed around wise approach. He will be the fifth www.bwardpainting.com 8% of their gross pay to pensions. superintendent in the last three The problem is that earnings years that included interim stints Bonded & Insured • Lic #731462 estimates have consistently been by finance chief Ochoa and retired Chip Car Key quite aggressive when they should principal Jim Hansen. have been the opposite. The teach- What’s needed is a steady hand $ 99 ers’ retirement system, facing a $74 who can rebuild the culture so it’s 69 billion funding gap, started raising a district where teachers and ad- (Some Restrictions rates in 2014. Employer contribu- ministrators alike want to be. The Apply) tions are increasing from 8.25% to district has churned far too many 10.85%, while employee contribu- principals in the last few years, Ask Us About: tions have climbed 2.25% over many leaving for lateral positions. Rescreening Or New Window three years. The state’s contribution Haglund will make $265,000 Screens, Sharpening Knives, also has increased to 8.828%. plus a $3,000 stipend for advanced Scissors, Chainsaws, Mower Blades and Many Contributions to the state system degrees. 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Page 4 • July 7, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Zone 7, city face legal challenge Hazard mitigation Pleasanton along with Dublin, Livermore and other local agen- over Verona Reach creek erosion cies are seeking public feedback as part of creating a Tri-Valley Hazard Mitigation Plan to better Water agency initiates eminent domain while being named in other homeowners’ claim coordinate and streamline emer- BY JULIA REIS significant erosion this past winter. coming — it was preventable,” who appealed to Zone 7 to step in gency preparedness efforts. “We are asking everyone who he Tri-Valley may be in the Meanwhile, Zone 7, the city of Eddie Belshe said in a recent inter- and address the creekside erosion lives in the Tri-Valley to help us midst of dry summer months, Pleasanton and Alameda County view. “I asked for help. I reached threatening properties. be able to respond more effec- Tbut issues resulting from the have also been named in a separate out and got no response each time A gradual change in the con- tively in an emergency,” Pleas- record rainy season still linger. claim filed by Eddie and Ginger ... when you don’t get a response, figuration of the Arroyo de la La- anton city planning manager Zone 7 Water Agency has Belshe, a husband and wife who own (filing a claim) is the last resort but guna — which the homeowners Adam Weinstein said. launched an eminent domain case a home within the Verona Reach. it’s the necessary one.” contend is a result of development The federal Disaster Mitiga- against the property owners of The claim, which was filed at the This all comes nearly four upstream — has created an s-turn tion Act of 2000 emphasizes 3 Verona Way, a vacant 5.9-acre end of May, seeks unspecified dam- months after Zone 7’s Board of that has propelled water toward the the importance of planning for parcel within Pleasanton’s Verona ages for loss of property, home value Directors authorized spending $1.7 Belshe and Raun properties instead disasters before they occur, and Reach — the neighborhood be- and access; incidental expenses and million for emergency repairs to an of going past them. That combined as a result, Tri-Valley agencies are working on the new coor- tween the Castlewood Drive and emotional distress resulting from eroding slope fronting the proper- with heavy rains throughout the dinated mitigation plan to help Verona Road bridges. The area, significant erosion that impacted the ties owned by the Belshes and Dave winter caused significant chunks reduce risks associated with punctuated by the Arroyo De la Belshes’ property in the 7800 block and Lori Raun next door. of their yards to fall away, leaving natural disasters, officials said. Laguna, was among many sites of Foothill Road earlier this year. They were among several families An online survey has been within Zone 7’s service area to see “This is something they saw in the Verona Reach neighborhood See EMINENT on Page 9 released to help local officials gather community input for their plan. It can be accessed House at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ Nonprofit of the Year Tri-ValleyHMP. Sunflower Hill honored by Assemblywoman Baker passes Venue change BY JEREMY WALSH The Museum on Main has Tri-Valley nonprofit Sunflower Kate’s Law announced a venue change for Hill has been recognized at the state next week’s “An Evening with level for its efforts to provide voca- Swalwell among 24 Dems George Washington” installment tional, educational and residential of its Ed Kinney Speaker Series to back bill inspired by because of a high demand for opportunities for adults with devel- Kate Steinle’s death tickets. opmental disabilities in the region. Set for Tuesday at 7 p.m., the Local Assemblywoman Catha- BY JEREMY WALSH performance will now be held at rine Baker (R-San Ramon) singled The U.S. House of Representatives the Amador Theater on the Ama- out Sunflower Hill as her district’s last week passed “Kate’s Law,” a bill dor Valley High School campus, 2017 Nonprofit of the Year. The inspired by the 2015 shooting death 1155 Santa Rita Road. The Aug. organization was honored at cer- of Pleasanton native Kathryn “Kate” 8 and Sept. 19 shows will also be emonies at the State Capitol and Steinle on a San held at the historic theater. in Livermore last week. COURTESY OF SUNFLOWER HILL Francisco pier by Tickets remain available for Assemblywoman Catharine Baker joins Sunflower Hill representatives and “Sunflower Hill is a fitting, de- an oft-deported Tuesday’s “An Evening with local elected officials last week at Sunflower Hill Gardens in Livermore after George Washington,” which serving recipient of our Nonprofit the organization was chosen as Baker’s Nonprofit of the Year. undocumented will feature scholar Peter Small of the Year Award,” Baker said in a immigrant with a bringing to life the first U.S. statement. “This local organization history of crimi- president while trying to sepa- creates an environment of hope, 9,600 pounds of food last year, Sacramento on California Non- nal convictions. rate the man from the legend. greater independence and commu- and more than 70% of the one- profits Day on June 28 as well as Formally For ticket details and other nity connection for special needs acre garden’s yield is donated to at a local ceremony the next day at House Resolu- Kate information, visit www.museu- adults. Our community is better local food shelters like Open Heart Sunflower Hill Gardens. tion 3004, Kate’s Steinle monmain.org or call 462-2766. and enriched by Sunflower Hill.” Kitchen and Tri-Valley Haven. Houghton credited the support Law would in- “We are honored and so very The nonprofit is looking to cre- Sunflower Hill and other local crease punishments for criminal of- Religion Chat grateful for this award,” said Susan ate more vocational opportunities nonprofits have received from the fenders who re-enter the country The Tri-Valley’s Interfaith Houghton, president of Sunflow- in horticulture for people with assemblywoman since her elec- illegally after deportation. The leg- Interconnect group is presenter Hill’s Board of Directors. special needs and is working with tion 2-1/2 years ago. islation now heads to the Senate for ing its next Religion Chat on “Creating long-term, sustainable Las Positas College on a non- “From her first month in office, consideration, and President Donald Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. at communities and ways for indi- credit certificate program. Assemblywoman Baker made it Trump has indicated support for the First Presbyterian Church, viduals with developmental delays With another key focus on hous- clear that nonprofit organizations bill if presented to him for approval. 2020 Fifth St. in Livermore. to create meaningful lives is para- ing options for people with special in her district were important Pleasanton’s Congressman Eric The discussion will focus on “what does your faith teach mount,” Houghton added. “Our needs, Sunflower Hill is planning a constituents. She wanted to know Swalwell was among the two-dozen about the acceptance of other sincere thanks to Assemblywoman residential community for 30 adults our issues and how she could Democrats who voted in favor of religions, and has it changed Baker for her tremendous support.” on the edge of downtown Pleas- help,” Houghton said. “Her new Republican-sponsored Kate’s Law over time?” The open dialogue Formed almost five years ago, anton, with land set aside for the appointment on the Assembly on June 29 in Washington, D.C. will feature Rev. Steve Wilde of Sunflower Hill has created a nonprofit to develop near a new 87- Select Committee on Nonprofits In a statement, Swalwell said the First Presbyterian Church to sustainable garden in Livermore house project where Stanley Boule- is a testament to this focus and Steinle’s killing nearly two years ago give the Presbyterian perspective harvested by adults with devel- vard turns into First Street. That’s in her passion to ensure that every touched him personally, and though and Karen Miller, pastoral asso- opmental disabilities and local addition to moving forward with a voice deserves to be heard.” the proposed legislation named for ciate at St. Charles Borromeo volunteers. The nonprofit is also housing complex to serve 44 adults She added, “Special thanks to her could have been improved, it pro- Catholic Church, to speak about working to move forward with with developmental disabilities on our volunteers, families and com- vided an opportunity to strengthen the Catholic point-of-view. The monthly forums are part new residential communities in First Street in Livermore. munity supporters for believing enforcement against repeat offenders. of the 19-member interfaith Pleasanton and Livermore for Because of these efforts and oth- in our vision and what we want “I knew Kate Steinle growing up group’s efforts to enrich, edu- people with special needs. ers, Baker said she chose Sunflow- to create. We are grateful to be a and remain in touch with her family, cate and inform the community Sunflower Hill Gardens at Hage- er Hill as her Nonprofit of the Year, part of a community that believes who live in my congressional dis- about the diversity of faiths and mann Ranch produced more than with representatives recognized in so strongly in helping others.” Q trict,” the Dublin Democrat said. “Her cultures in the Tri-Valley. Q See KATE’S LAW on Page 8 Pleasanton Weekly • July 7, 2017 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT BART finishes installing Addressing taste, odor changes security cameras in cars in Pleasanton drinking water $1.4M project follows criticism of agency New processes include addition of ozone to treatment plants, algal bloom reduction using decoy cameras on some trains BY AMANDA SU activated carbon to the water than other treatment technologies BART officials said last week that effective tool for solving crimes During the early summer weeks, treatment process to help reduce — to its water treatment pro- they have completed installing se- that occur on the BART system some Pleasanton residents have conspicuous tastes and odors cess over the next several years, curity cameras in all of their train by helping investigators to iden- noticed distinct changes in both caused by algal byproduct com- agency officials said. cars at a cost of $1.42 million, with tify suspects. The devices will also the smell and taste of their drinking pounds methyl-isobornel and In addition to this, rather than the money coming from the transit serve as a deterrent to prevent some water — caused by algae blooms in geosmin, agency officials said. just treating algal byproducts, agency’s operating budget. crimes from ever occurring in the the source water of Zone 7 Water However, this process of re- Zone 7 also hopes to reduce the BART committed in January 2016 first place,” Rojas said. Agency, the Tri-Valley’s water removing all hints of the earthy frequency of algae blooms in to using working cameras on all BART officials said the cameras tailer, according to local officials. tastes and odors from the drink- the source water supplies them- train cars after it was revealed in have a useful life of six to seven Although residents have coming water is not 100% effective. selves, which are operated and the aftermath of a fatal shooting on years, which coincides with the plained about an earthy taste and “The human nose is very sensi- maintained by the California a train at the West Oakland station time it will take for the agency’s musty odor, Zone 7 and Pleasanton tive to the compounds that create Department of Water Resources that month that not all cameras aging train cars to be retired from city officials assure them the water the musty odor and they can be (DWR), through water quality were real and many of them were service as BART welcomes a new is safe to drink and the changes in detected even at very low levels. improvements. decoys that were used as a deterrent. fleet of cars, which have been de- taste and smell are harmless. In fact, the human nose could DWR has accelerated its peri- BART officials said the new cam- signed with built-in cameras. But because of these notice- detect just a teaspoon of these com- odic application of algicides so eras bolster their existing security The transit agency said its orig- able changes, Zone 7 is undergo- pounds in the equivalent of 200 the end of the algal bloom should infrastructure network, which in- inal in-train camera deployment ing several upgrade processes to Olympic-size swimming pools,” come within a week, Zone 7 of- cludes cameras on platforms, in- included a mix of real and decoy counteract them. Zone 7 officials said in a statement. ficials said last week. side and outside stations and on cameras that were installed in the In attempt to combat the pres- Hoping to more effectively treat For now, they encourage resi- police officers themselves. late 1990s and early 2000s as a ence of algae blooms— produced these algal byproducts, Zone 7 is dents to chill their drinking water The cameras and digital record- deterrent against vandalism. by unreasonably warm weather upgrading its treatment plants by and add a slice of their favorite ing devices provide high-quality Now that every car is outfitted — in the water it receives from adding ozone — which is consid- citrus fruit or cucumber to help images from onboard BART trains with a working camera, BART offi- the Delta, Zone 7 adds powdered ered significantly more effective improve the taste. Q and each car has four cameras on cials said any rider who becomes the board, according to the agency. victim of a crime should take note of video associated with any report of Francisco-bound train as it pulled In the course of the investigation, “The installation of new digital the number of the car they were in. criminal activity. into the West Oakland station at police released surveillance photos cameras demonstrates our commit- That number is posted above the BART’s use of decoys was dis- about 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2016. of the suspect leaving the West ment to public safety,” BART police end doors of each car and having covered after 19-year-old Carlos The suspect, who is still at large Oakland station but didn’t release chief Carlos Rojas said in a statement. that number will make it easier Misael Funez-Romero of Antioch in the unsolved case, then fled from photos from inside the train car. Q “These cameras will be an for investigators to track down the was shot and killed on a San the station into the neighborhood. —Jeff Shuttleworth, Bay City News

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Page 6 • July 7, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Pleasanton creates new literary arts ambassador position City accepting applications through July 14

BY JEREMY WALSH with a flair for the creative and you other than a limited budget to letters of support from two writ- appointed by the City Council to a The city’s civic arts program is are interested in sharing your creative cover expenses, and city civic arts ers, a resume demonstrating active term running from October 2017 recruiting candidates for its new passion with our community, we staff will provide administrative participation in promoting literary through June 2019. honorary post: Pleasanton literary want to hear from you,” said Michele support, according to Crose. arts in Pleasanton and a one-page Applications can be submitted arts ambassador. Crose, the city’s civic arts manager. City officials are accepting ap- letter of interest that includes a brief by mail to Michele Crose, City Adults with qualifying literature, “The literary arts ambassador plications now through July 14. outline of possible projects and ac- of Pleasanton Community Servic- leadership and communication may contribute to civic and public Candidates must be a Pleasanton tivities to accomplish in the role. es, P.O. Box 520, Pleasanton, CA skills can apply through mid-July events and dedications with liter- resident 18 years old or older who is Finalists will have the chance to 94566; or they can be delivered to for the two-year volunteer position ary readings, and workshops, she a writer or illustrator with leadership present their writings and vision in the community services offices at focused on raising awareness about added. “One of the program’s goals experience promoting literature, ex- person July 20 to a selection com- 200 Old Bernal Ave. from 8 a.m. to the importance of reading and writ- is to have this person support and cellent communication skills and a mittee, which in turn will make a 5 p.m. weekdays. ing as it relates to lifelong literacy encourage the city’s youth, as well dynamic, engaging personality. recommendation to the city’s Civic For more information, email and education, city officials said. as the Teen Literary Arts Program.” To apply, submit in hard copy Arts Commission. Crose at mcrose@cityofpleasanton- “If you are a Pleasanton resident The new position is unpaid, four original writing samples, The selected candidate will be ca.gov. Q Summer Wine Stroll returns TAKE US ALONG Annual PDA event to take over downtown next Saturday evening Bali surprise: Jyothi BY JEREMY WALSH a Summer Wine Stroll ticket gets through this Saturday and then $45 Sampat and her daughter surprised her parents More than two-dozen downtown attendees a commemorative wine through next Friday. If not sold out, who were visiting Bali, businesses will turn into tempo- glass, event map and tastings at remaining tickets can be bought on- Indonesia from India. rary tasting rooms one evening next more than 25 downtown locations. site for $50 cash at the starting point, They secretly booked weekend as the Pleasanton Down- Participating wineries include Museum on Main. Tickets must be themselves on the same town Association presents its annual BoaVentura Winery, Boisset Collec- redeemed between 4:30-7 p.m. next flight from Singapore, and Summer Wine Stroll. tion, Brooklyn West Winery, Captain Saturday at the downtown museum. crept up on them at the The event, scheduled to run from Vineyards, Ehrenberg Cellars, El- As part of encouraging attend- Singapore airport. Here, 5-8 p.m. next Saturday (July 15), liston Vineyards, Fenestra Winery, G ees to participate responsibly, the Sampat poses outside invites people to sample local wines V Cellars, Garre Vineyard & Winery, PDA is selling a limited number of the Tirta Empul temple, and tasty bites while listening to Leisure Street Winery, Mitchell Katz designated-driver tickets for $10 a Hindu Balinese water temple famous for its live music and visiting downtown Winery, Murrieta’s Well, Paulsen cash the night of the event. holy spring water where shops during a summer’s eve. Wines, Roudon-Smith Winery, The For more details on the event or Hindus go for ritual Available for adults 21 years old Mead Kitchen and Wente Vineyards. pre-sale tickets, visit www.Pleasan- purification. and older with valid identification, Pre-sale tickets are available for $40 tonDowntown.net. Q

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2017 PLEASANTON WEEKLY wake of it — has captured national had been left unsecured, and the bul- KATE’S LAW headlines and spurred new debate on let that struck the Pleasanton native Continued from Page 5 immigration enforcement and sanc- actually ricocheted off the ground Thank You for Voting Us tuary city policies since that fateful before hitting her in the back. heinous murder was a tragedy and evening on Pier 14 on July 1, 2015. The criminal case against Lopez- “Best Barbershop” we still grieve today, wishing she was An Amador Valley High alumna Sanchez is ongoing. He has pleaded Cosmo’s Barber Shop now has a second location. still with us. Sadly, we can’t bring Kate living in San Francisco at the time, not guilty to second-degree murder Cosmo’s 2 Custom Barber & Beauty Shop is now open at back, but lawmakers can work to try 32-year-old Steinle was walking for Steinle’s death, with his defense 2739 Hopyard Road in Pleasanton (formerly “Shear Cuts”) and better protect our communities with her father on the pier when attorney arguing the gun fired ac- in the Gene’s Fine Foods Shopping Center. We specialize from criminals hurting people.” she was shot and killed. Authori- cidentally after he allegedly found in haircuts and styles for men, women and children. “This bill is not perfect, and it’s ties later arrested and charged Juan it wrapped in a T-shirt. shameful that the Republicans did Francisco Lopez-Sanchez, an un- Pending too is legislation in- GRAND OPENING SPECIALS not allow any debate in the Judi- documented Mexican immigrant spired by Steinle’s slaying, but ciary Committee, on which I sit, or who had been deported five times Kate’s Law got a big boost Thurs- $4 off $2 off $5 off on the House Floor to improve it. and had seven convictions. day afternoon, two days before the any men’s or children under 12 any color But it does improve our ability to Investigators said Lopez-Sanchez second anniversary of her death. women’s haircut or senior citizen’s or perm punish individuals who repeatedly was in San Francisco Sheriff’s Of- HR 3004, introduced by U.S. Rep. haircut break the law and to deter those fice custody weeks earlier, but was Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) earlier in the who may do so,” added Swalwell, a released when his drug-related month with 16 Republican cospon- Men’s Haircuts ....$12 Beard Trim ...... $5 Women’s Haircuts .$14 & Up former Alameda County prosecutor. charges were dismissed. Immigra- sors, would amend the Immigration Boy’s Under 12 ....$10 Flat Top ...... $14 Girls Under 12 ...... $12 & Up In another key immigration vote tion officials weren’t notified be- and Nationality Act to create new Senior Citizens ....$10 Men’s Color Senior Citizens ...... $12 & Up June 29, the House passed the “No cause of San Francisco’s “sanctuary punishments for immigrants re-en- Shampoo & Cut ..$15 & Cut ...... $45 Color & Perm ...... $45 & Up Sanctuary for Criminals Act,” which city” policy, which means local law tering the U.S. after deportation. Shave ...... $20 Color Only ...... $35 cuts off some federal funding for enforcement does not hold people It differs from a previous ver- No appointment necessary — OPEN 6 days a week so-called sanctuary cities. Swalwell for immigration violations alone. sion of Kate’s Law, which failed to walk right in. Monday – Saturday 8 am to 8 pm opposed that bill, House Resolution The investigation later revealed advance in Congress, that proposed These offers are good at the 2739 Hopyard Road - Pleasanton 3003, in the nearly party-line vote. the gun used to kill Steinle had been to increase the maximum prison Cosmo’s 2 location only. 925-462-0123 Steinle’s shooting death — and Re- stolen from a U.S. Bureau of Land sentence to five years — up from publican legislation introduced in the Management ranger’s vehicle where it two — for immigrants who repeatedly try to enter the country illegally, among its other provisions. The current Kate’s Law proposal focuses on penalties for deported criminal offenders, like Lopez-San- chez, who repeatedly try to get back into the U.S. after deportation. It specifically applies to “any alien who has been denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed, or who has departed the United States while an order of exclusion, deportation, or removal is outstanding, and subsequently enters, attempts to enter, crosses the border to, attempts to cross the border to, or is at any time found in the United States.” For those criminal immigrants with three or more misdemeanor convictions or a felony conviction, they could be imprisoned up to 10 years if caught re-entering the country. If they had served 30 months or more for their felony conviction, they could be imprisoned up to 15 years for the new immigration violation; if 60 months or more was served, then the new prison sentence could be up to 20 years; and if they were previously convicted of murder, rape, kidnapping or another serious felony, then the new punish- ment would be up to 25 years. HR 3004 would also create a new maximum prison sentence of 10 years for an immigrant caught illegally entering the country after three or more previous deportations. The House passed this version of Kate’s Law 257-167, mostly on party lines with 24 Democrats in favor, including Swalwell. After the vote June 29, President Trump tweeted that he hoped the Senate would soon follow suit and pass “Kate’s Law.” Trump has also voiced support for HR 3003, better known as the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. Also introduced by Goodlatte, with 14 Republican cosponsors, the bill DOWNTOWN passed the House 228-195 last ASSOCIATION week. Q

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according to Duerig. water agency possession of the EMINENT The property has since been property June 16. That effectively Continued from Page 5 listed for $1.5 million. It has also means the parcel is theirs, accord- the affected families scrambling for been impacted by erosion in recent ing to Duerig, absent a title transfer outside assistance. years, Zone 7 staff said. that won’t occur until the property Staff from Zone 7 and the city Singh told the board that he and value is determined in court. of Pleasanton stepped in, with the his 12-year-old son live in Fremont “We always have sympathy for water agency filing an emergency and had been searching for a prop- these people, and we don’t (pro- permit with the U.S. Army Corps erty in the area for years so his son ceed with eminent domain) unless of Engineers for repair work Feb. could attend Foothill High School. we think the public benefits out- 28. They also brought in consul- They borrowed money from friends, weigh it,” Duerig said. “But really tants to do surveying and design family and his business in order to to do anything with this creek, you LAS POSITAS work needed to obtain the permit. purchase the land to build their needed more space.” Before then, Zone 7 had never dream home, Singh said. Michael Babitzke, the attorney undertaken any projects in that “We need that property,” he said. representing Singh and Randhawa, COLLEGE area. The water agency holds an “Do you have any other option I can did not return requests for comment. easement along the arroyo and work on with you guys to save my Eddie Belshe, meanwhile says he across nine Foothill Road parcels, property and at least build a house?” is not confident his property will be FALL SESSION BEGINS AUGUST 16. including the Belshe and Raun Zone 7 staff contended the prop- restored, and that he and his wife properties, which gives them the erty was needed to help stabilize filed the claim after getting no re- FLEXIBLE CLASS right to “construct, maintain, oper- the west bank along the damaged sponse to a demand letter asking the ate, inspect, and repair flood control middle reach of the Arroyo de la agencies to purchase their home. SCHEDULES AVAILABLE! facilities and appurtenances.” The Laguna to lower the risk of further The claim states the shape and creek within the Verona Reach is damage from future storms. They flow of the Arroyo de la Laguna owned by the residents themselves. said this work amounts to an emer- have changed “proximately caused With approval from their board, gency project in that it needs to be by the development of land in Zone 7 officials proceeded with completed before the rainy season Pleasanton and by design or lack of WWW.LASPOSITASCOLLEGE.EDU work on a repair design for the returns. design by controlling governmen- eroding slope. At that time in “If this work is not completed tal agencies.” Those changes, the March, an engineer with the firm before the beginning of the next Belshes’ attorneys argue, led to the working on the design estimated the rainy season beginning in the fall erosion that significantly impacted work would be completed within of 2017, there is a serious risk of their Foothill Road property. two to four months. Sandbags and further damage to the banks of the “Zone 7 has the responsibility to a makeshift dam were put in place Arroyo de la Laguna and the sur- maintain the arroyo and they failed and protected the slope well enough rounding property,” Zone 7 staff to do so through inaction even to stave off more significant erosion wrote in a memo to Duerig. though they were aware of the risks through the last of the rainy season. The board ultimately voted 6-1 of failing to act,” it continues. “As a But little has changed since then, to move forward with the eminent proximate result of that inaction the according to Eddie Belshe. domain process, with director An- Belshe property was destroyed.” “For me, this is a situation that gela Ramirez Holmes dissenting. Duerig declined to comment on should have been prevented a Attorneys for Zone 7 then filed the claim, saying it had just been long time ago,” Belshe said. “Four a complaint in eminent domain discussed in closed session at the months and yet still nothing is a against the property owners in June 21 board meeting. No report- much different time frame than Alameda County Superior Court, able action was taken during closed what was presented at the (March seeking immediate possession of session. RAD LAB WORKERS Zone 7 board) meeting.” the parcel and asking the court to Eddie Belshe says the continuing W/CANCER Zone 7 general manager Jill Du- determine its fair market value so uncertainty about his family’s home erig said the Army Corps of Engi- the water agency can pay the land- has made for “a long four months.” neers sent Zone 7 staff back to the owners as required by law. “We never quit living the night- drawing board on the initial repair Judge Paul Herbert awarded the mare,” he said. Q 16 MORE LLNL YEARS design proposal, delaying the an- ticipated start of work. LAWRENCE LIVERMORE, 1950-1989* But last week, the water agency was able to file permit applications LAWRENCE BERKELEY, 1942-1961 with the final design, according to SANDIA LIVERMORE, 1956-1994 Duerig. It’s not known how long it could take for permits to be granted. Thank you, Americans. You worked a year, or maybe a career, providing “Construction only takes three for our national security at the AEC/DOE National Radiation Labs, or myriad other Manhattan atomic weapons civilian project sites. Then to four weeks, and usually we can you got cancer or another toxicity caused illness. New claims or keep working (in the creek) until WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES denied claims. I will help you, or your direct survivors. $150,000 to Oct. 15,” Duerig said. “We’re still in Planning Commission $400,000 lump sum, tax free awards are available for 23 common types pretty good position to get every- Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue of cancer. Similar survivor awards for deceased workers. Also, occup. thing done during this dry period.” asthma, COPD, chronic kidney/renal claims. Let me ask a few simple • P17-0372, David and Suanne Robles, 3552 Yellowstone Court The new design calls for the use questions for five minutes. I’ll give you a frank (and free) assessment Appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s approval of an application for Admin- of the vacant property at 3 Verona This is no lawsuit. istrative Design Review to convert an existing unconditioned loft into an as to whether I can help. I’m not a lawyer. Through Way in order to make repairs to the approximately 740-square-foot second-story and to extend the existing 2,500 of these claims over nine years, I’ve become a national expert Belshe and Raun properties across roof height from 20 feet to 25 feet at the existing residence located at on EEOICPA entitlement. You call and speak to me, one on one, the the creek. 3552 Yellowstone Court professional advocate, not a flunkie. I unravel the frustrating red tape The property was purchased • Consideration of changing the Planning Commission’s alternate represen- so you don’t have to. Nobody does it better. You get paid directly by the by Bhupinder Singh and Rajinder [H[P]LMVY[OL+V^U[V^U:WLJPÄJ7SHU

Pleasanton Weekly • July 7, 2017 • Page 9 COMMUNITY PULSE

2017 SHOP, DINE AND EXPERIENCE PLEASANTON In other police news WEEKLY WHY THESE MERCHANTS WERE VOTED #1 POLICE BULLETIN • Authorities arrested seven juve- niles after a fight in the carnival mid- View a complete list of winners and their websites Registration now open way area of the Alameda County Fair at PleasantonWeekly.com for National Night Out early Fourth of July evening, according to a sheriff’s office spokesman. Pleasanton police are again en- Sgt. Ray Kelly said the fight was ChiroSports USA Best Chiropractic couraging residents to be among the quickly resolved after it broke out. 4439 Stoneridge Dr. #200, Pleasanton, 462-2225 Ofﬁce millions nationwide taking part in The cause remains under investi- ChiroSportsUSA.com the annual National Night Out event gation, and additional information scheduled for later this summer. about the arrestees was not released. Cosmo’s Barbershop Best Barber Shop Registration is underway for resi- All in all, Independence Day at 4275 1st St., Pleasanton, 462-2695 dents interested in having police the fair — a big draw because of officers and local officials visit their Fit Style the annual fireworks spectacular Best Fitness Center / National Night Out block party. that night — was “a success” with 4855 Hopyard Road #9, Pleasanton, 872-3504 Gym “National Night Out is designed to more than 40,000 people in atten- FitStyle.com heighten crime and drug awareness; dance Tuesday, Kelly added. generate support for, and participa- Heavenly Day Spa • After seven years serving as Dan- Best Day Spa & Best tion in, local anti-crime programs; ville’s police chief, Steve Simpkins 357 Ray St., Pleasanton, 462-4200 Massage strengthen neighborhood spirit and will return to the Contra Costa HeavenlyRemedies.com police-community partnerships; and County Sheriff’s Office to lead the send a message to criminals letting Jue’s Tae Kwon Do coroner’s division. Best Marial Arts them know that neighborhoods are Simpkins’ last day was today, and 5460 Sunol Blvd. # 8, Pleasanton, 484-0308 Studio organized and fighting back,” PPD he will begin his new post in Martinez Juestkd.com crime prevention Officer Shannon on Monday. Danville police Lt. Allan Revel-Whitaker said in a statement. MD Laser Spa Shields has been selected to take over Sponsored by the National As- as the town’s new police chief. 531 Main St., Pleasanton 846-2772 Best Medical Spa sociation of Town Watch and local “The bottom line is, this was a MDLaserspa.com police departments, the 34th annu- fantastic job,” Simpkins said. “It’s al National Night Out is scheduled Outer Visions Landscaping bittersweet.” But, he added, “the Best Landscaping for the evening of Aug. 1. Pleasanton, 462-1484 journey of professional develop- Service In Pleasanton, the event has grown ment has to continue.” OuterVisionsDesign.com from just four block parties in its Simpkins came to Danville in July first year in town more than 15 years 2010, a lieutenant in the sheriff’s Pleasanton Family Dentist ago to almost 40 block parties last 1447 Cedarwood Lane, Suite B, Pleasanton, 462-0760 Best Dentist office at the time. He has remained year, according to Revel-Whitaker. technically a sheriff’s office employee PleasantonFamilyDentist.com Mostly organized by local neigh- during his tenure, like all DPD offi- borhood watch groups, Pleasanton cers because the town contracts with Pleasanton Flower Shop parties range from potlucks and 3120 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, 463-9595 Best Florist the sheriff’s office for police services. barbecues to ice cream socials to In 2014, Simpkins was promot- PleasantonFlowerShop.com celebrations with live bands, bounce ed to the rank of captain in the houses and children parades, she sheriff’s office, and this year he Pleasanton Tutoring added. Parties that register could be 4300 Black Ave. #1553, Pleasanton, 353-2832 Best Tutoring School made the decision to end his run as visited by a Pleasanton police offi- Danville police chief — “returning PleasantonTutoring.com cer, elected officials, local firefighters home to the sheriff’s office to fulfill or representatives of other agencies. PMZ Real Estate my role as captain,” he said. Best Real Estate Registration is open until July 350 Main St. Suite H-2, Pleasanton, 417-0553 Taking the reins as new police Ofﬁce 26. Applications can be download- chief will be Shields, a Danville resi- PMZ.com/Pleasanton ed from the PPD website at www. dent who has been a lieutenant in the pleasantonpd.org or picked up in sheriff’s office since 2013 and second Primrose Bakery the department’s front lobby. For 350 Main St., Pleasanton, 249-1261 Best Bakery / Dessert in command in the DPD for “about more information, contact Revel- half of Simpkins’ tenure,” according PrimroseBakery.com Whitaker at 931-5242 or srevel- to Town Manager Joe Calabrigo. Q [email protected]. Randall Cole Brown, PMZ Real Estate —Jeremy Walsh and Erika Alvero Best Real Estate 350 Main St., Pleasanton, 895-5613 Agent/Team POLICE REPORT randallcolebrown.com The Pleasanton Police Department made Alcohol violation the following information available. Richard’s Heating & Air Q 10:48 p.m. at Main and Ray streets Best Heating / 2843 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, 846-9397 Robbery AC Service July 1 RichardsHVAC.com Theft from structure Q 11:49 p.m. on the 11900 block of Dublin Canyon Road Q 2:40 p.m. on the 1400 block of Sandy Shane, State Farm Insurance Stoneridge Mall Road June 29 1811 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton, 462-4030 Best Insurance Agent Warrant arrest Theft SandytheAgent.com Q 4:13 p.m. on the 2000 block of Santa Q 3:05 p.m., 1500 block of Stoneridge Rita Road Mall Road; shoplifting Savior Plumbing Domestic battery Q 6:19 p.m., 1000 block of Stoneridge 3745 Ashwood Dr., Pleasanton, 461-8549 Best Plumber Q 4:22 p.m. on Chabot Drive Mall Road; theft from auto SaviorPlumbing.com Robbery Q 8:31 p.m. on the 1000 block of Q 4:38 p.m. on the 1400 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Schlicher Orthodontics Stoneridge Mall Road Alcohol violation 1472 Cedarwood Lane, Pleasanton, 846-3248 Best Orthodontist Vandalism Q 4:55 a.m. on the 6400 block of PleasantonOrtho.com Q 5:23 p.m. on the 5600 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Owens Drive Burglary Valley Catering Drug violation Q 6:54 a.m. on the 800 block of 7087 Commerce Circle, Pleasanton, 460-0200 Best Caterer Q 11:01 p.m. on the 3100 block of Division Street ValleyCatering.com Santa Rita Road Vandalism Q 7:38 a.m. on the 2100 block of Valley EyeCare Center June 30 Arroyo Court 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. #240, Pleasanton, 460-5000 Best Optometrist Theft Q 8:34 a.m. on the 4200 block of June 28 ValleyEyeCareCenter.com Sheldon Circle Theft Wealth Management Associates Q 5:40 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge Q 8:58 a.m., 4300 block of Rosewood Mall Road; shoplifting Drive; theft from auto 400 Main Street, Suite 200, Pleasanton, 462-6007 Best Financial Planner Q 10:36 p.m., 5100 block of Hopyard Q 11:54 a.m., 5000 block of Hopyard Wealth-Mgt.net Road; theft from auto Road; auto theft Fraud Q 1:23 p.m. on the 4600 block of Zen Pilates and Fitness Q 10:30 a.m. on the 3600 block of Chabot Drive 3059 Hopyard Road C, Pleasanton, 510-754-2257 Best Yoga/ Pilates Canelli Court Q 2:31 p.m. on the 4000 block of ZenPilatesandFitness.com Trespass/prowling Pimlico Drive Q 10:24 a.m. on the 6000 block of Q 4:12 p.m., 1400 block of Stoneridge Stoneridge Mall Road Mall Road; shoplifting Page 10 • July 7, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Opinion

Pleasanton EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Weekly

PUBLISHER Wireless facility bill will circumvent local control Gina Channell, Ext. 119 hank you, Sen. Steve Glazer (D-Orinda), for being the lone No vote governments are charging wireless carriers up to $4,000 in annual rent to EDITORIAL on Senate Bill 649, which, in essence, usurps local government use the public’s infrastructure, while others have negotiated “free” wi-fi in Editor control of public right-of-ways and restricts their ability to collect public places or coverage in outlying areas. This bill caps leasing fees to Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 118 T rent for putting cell towers on public property. $250 for each tower — total — and negates any power to negotiate. Tri Valley Life Editor Glazer, our local state senator, told us that he voted No on the “Wireless However, SB 649 does address local governments’ ability to have input Dolores Fox Ciardelli Telecommunications Facilities” bill because, “Local communities, with the on design standards and require insurance and maintenance. Well, ac- Editor Emeritus input of the public, are better positioned to approve or disapprove wire- cording to Sen. Scott Wiener (D- San Francisco), the issues were “largely Jeb Bing less permitting issues. This bill did not demonstrate a compelling need to addressed” in the most recent revision but still need “tweaking.” Staff Reporters circumvent local control.” The bill, which could be argued an issue of eminent domain, also Erika Alvero, Ext. 111 The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA), which requires cities to adopt public resolution for each of their own street or Julia Reis, Ext. 121 represents the U.S. wireless industry and has powerful lobbyists, is listed traffic lights if they want to use them for something other than a cell pole Interns as the bill’s source. It was introduced by Sen. Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) — like a police camera or solar panel. Daniel Kim who, according to FollowtheMoney.org, received $6,600 from AT&T and More than 115 small- and medium-sized cities, a large number of cham- Amanda Su $6,500 from Verizon Communications in campaign contributions when bers of commerce and the League of California Cities oppose the bill. Still, Contributors he ran for his Senate District 40 seat in 2014. it passed the Senate 32-1 on May 31 with support on both sides of the Tim Hunt, Cathy Jetter, Dennis During the May 31 discussions on the Senate floor, Hueso said this bill aisle and is now in committee in the Assembly. Miller (sports), Mike Sedlak, will make “California more connected and faster in our telecommunica- We urge local Assemblywoman Catharine Baker (R-San Ramon) to op- Jenny Lyness, Nancy Lewis tions industry” and it will “help to usher in a new era of technology in pose this bill, and we encourage concerned residents to make their feel- California and ... bring to California what the people desperately want ings known. Q ART & PRODUCTION which is to be more connected and (have) faster service.” Marketing and Creative Director Maybe, but it also smacks of eminent domain abuse by, basically, taking Shannon Corey the authority away of cities, counties and other local government bodies Design and Production Manager by making them unable to decide the best use for public land. Kristin Brown This bill mandates cities and counties lease public property for the not- Designers so-small cell antennas — as large as 6 cubic feet antennas and 21 cubic Linda Atilano, Rosanna Kuruppu, feet for “associated equipment” such as meters, boxes, switches and other Paul Llewellyn, Talia Nakhjiri, attractive furnishings. (Imagine a space about the size of a refrigerator.) Doug Young Even better, to be effective, the cells need to be very close to one another ADVERTISING — likely within 1,000 feet. Account Executive When asking for Yes votes, Senate supporters including Hueso and Karen Klein, Ext. 122 Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) emphasized local governments won’t be Creatures of Real Estate Sales made to “subsidize the program” because all costs associated with placing Carol Cano, Ext. 226 the “poles” will be covered. Impulse However, any revenues currently realized by rents paid for use of public BUSINESS TRI-VALLEY HIGH land by wireless companies will be diminished, if not eliminated. Business Associate Currently local governments have the ability to charge rent or negoti- THE SERIES 2017 Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 ate for other benefits in exchange for use of public property. Some local Circulation Director July 12, 19 & 26 Tatjana Pitts, Ext. 141 Wednesdays at 7:30pm HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY An Improvised Phone: (925) 600-0840 LETTERS Teen Soap Opera! Fax: (925) 600-9559 Editorial email: Swalwell got the word traitor. One elected to represent [email protected] Dear Editor, constituency, yet collaborates with [email protected] Congressman Eric Swalwell sec- an enemy, namely Nancy Pelosi an Display Sales email: ond time around voted yes to sup- occupying force in Washington. —Michael Austin [email protected] port Kate’s Law. Just two years ago Classiﬁeds Sales email: Swalwell voted no against Kate’s Law. [email protected] That no vote against Kate’s Law Bike corral is much-needed by Swalwell ignited a firestorm Hadleigh Adams: Circulation email: circulation@ Dear Editor, PleasantonWeekly.com among the Pleasanton voters, and “Classical Broadway” voters across the 15th District This is a smart move by city Swalwell was elected to represent. leaders, benefiting those who travel by either bike or car. How do you July 23 at 2pm The Pleasanton Weekly is published I credit Tim Hunt’s blog “Con- gressman Swalwell votes no on argue with this math: one auto Internationally Acclaimed every Friday by Embarcadero Media, parking space is being converted to 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA Kate’s Law” posted Aug. 20, 2015, allow 8-16 bikes? 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Swalwell exhibits the trait com- FIREHOUSEARTS.ORG/EVENTS monly known as “quisling” or —Jim Van Dyke (via Town Square) Pleasanton Weekly • July 7, 2017 • Page 11 Clockwise from top left: Big rides at the Alameda County Fair serve as a main attraction for many visitors. Horse races are another popular draw. Camryn Bell and Bobby Lee joke around while marveling at the size of a fair turkey leg. FMX performs in the Action Zone Arena showing their motorbike skills. Petting stations allow kids to interact with barnyard animals. The bumper car rink gives drivers the chance to let their aggression out, in a fun and safe way.

Page 12 • July 7, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Alameda County Fair AnnualAnnual summersummer showcaseshowcase wrapping up 20-day run this weekend

STORY BY JEREMY WALSH. PHOTOS BY DANIEL KIM leasanton’s annual summertime spectacle classic fair food and drinks, vendor booths, arts and P is celebrating its final three days of the culinary exhibitions, livestock displays, horse racing season, giving residents and visitors one and special performances throughout the grounds. more weekend to take in the carnival favorites, tasty Demolition derby is also set for today and Satur- treats, marquee shows and other attractions that day, followed by RV demolition derby Sunday. define the Alameda County Fair. The Big O Tires Concert Series hosts its final Highlights of closing weekend include demolition three shows, starting with Michael Jackson tribute derby and RV demolition derby, horse racing, hit- group Foreverland tonight. Grammy-winning pop, making musicians and nightly fireworks. R&B, jazz and soul artist Jody Watley is performing Themed “Best. Summer. Ever.,” the 2017 county Saturday night featuring Shalamar Reloaded. And fair in Pleasanton started off with a bang — or more closing out the concert series Sunday is rock band precisely, the roar of hooves on pavement — as Night Ranger, best known for its 1984 power ballad dozens of steers were herded down Main Street dur- “Sister Christian.” ing a cattle drive on opening day June 16 that drew With general seating free as part of fair admission, thousands of people to downtown. each concert begins at 8 p.m. and runs until 9:15 The fair’s popularity continued the ensuing three p.m., immediately followed by fireworks on the weeks, especially once the mid-June heat wave sub- concert lawn. sided, with the turnout reaching its daily peak on Held at the Pleasanton fairgrounds at the corner Tuesday for the fairgrounds’ annual Fourth of July of Valley and Bernal avenues, the fair is open today Fireworks Spectacular. through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. As the fair wraps up this weekend, attendees can For tickets and additional information, visit the of- still enjoy favorites like carnival rides and games, ficial website at annual.alamedacountyfair.com. Q

Clockwise from top of page: Aria and Matthew Jewell escape the heat at the fair by riding in their covered stroller. The fair offers a variety of activities for kids and adults alike. The fair also offers rides like roller coasters (shown), Ferris wheels, water rides and more. The De Leon family enjoys their 2017 fair experience.

Pleasanton Weekly • July 7, 2017 • Page 13 What’sWhat’s happening around tthehe VaValleylley in music, theater, Tri Valley Life aart,rt movies and more

ROBERTROBERT SHOSHOLTYL AND DC SCARPELLI Left:Left: SheilSheilaa Viramontes plays the WWickedicked WWitch of the West and RRuneune LaurLauridsen the Scarecrow iinn Tri-VaTri-Valleylle Rep’s production ooff “The WWizard of Oz.” Below: PPleasantonleasanton high school student AllAllyy MurpMurphyh and dog Nessarose sstartar as DoDorothyr and Toto. O to see ClassicClassic children’schildren’s taletale the izar to close out Tri-Valley Rep’s seasonseason

BY JULIA REIS known in the story, some of the iconic mo- “I love all the young energy the ri-Valley Repertory Theatre is set to ments from the movie people are expecting, kids have,” she said. “Whenever the Tclose out its 33rd season with a classic but there are also moments in the show that Munchkins come on, the whole stage — “The Wizard of Oz,” with perfor- are new and exciting. lights up — it gives me energy too. mances at the Bankhead Theater all month “There’s a song called ‘Jitterbug’ that’s not “It’s a really diverse cast and I long starting July 15. in the movie,” he continued. “It’s high-energy think that also brings us together,” Written in 1900 by L. Frank Baum, “The and a lot of fun, and it’ll be a treat to the Murphy said. Wonderful Wizard of Oz” was the first totally audience.” One member of the cast stands American fantasy for children and is one of the This is not the first time Olkowski has out in particular: Olkowski’s puppy most-read children’s books, according to the directed “Oz”; he did so last summer for Nessarose, a Terrier-Chihuahua mix Library of Congress. The 1939 film adaptation Tri-Valley Young Performers Academy, his playing the part of Toto. She was starring Judy Garland is just as popular. children’s theater company. adopted with the upcoming pro- “The Wizard of Oz” tells the tale of Dorothy, “It’s been exciting to revisit the story and duction in mind and aptly named a girl living on a farm in Kansas with her Uncle to explore it deeper, to have adult actors that after a witch from “Wicked,” the Henry, Aunt Em and dog Toto until one day understand the nuances of the story a little hit Broadway musical about the when their house is picked up by a tornado. better,” he said. “But it’s also exciting to have witches from “The Wizard of Oz,” The tornado deposits Dorothy and Toto quite a few younger performers in the cast to Olkowski said. in Munchkinland in the Land of Oz. To get share their youth and energy and learn from “We wanted a dog for awhile, home, Dorothy learns, she needs to seek the more seasoned actors.” but it helped us make the decision the help of the Wizard of Oz. Adorned with The lead role of Dorothy is being played by to do it quicker,” he said. “We’re special new ruby slippers, she and her dog a young actress — Pleasanton resident Ally excited to have a member of our set off down the yellow brick road toward Murphy, who will be going into her senior family onstage.” the Emerald City where the wizard resides. year at Amador Valley High School in the Along with Murphy and Nes- Along the way they meet an eclectic group fall. This will be the fifth show she has been sarose, the cast includes Rune Lau- of characters, all with their own issues — a in with Tri-Valley Rep. ridsen as the Scarecrow and Hunk, lion who lacks courage, a tin man who longs “I knew there would be a lot of kids in it, Max DeSantis as the Tin Man and for a heart, a scarecrow who laments his lack and I really like working with kids — that Hickory, Robert Sholty as the lion of a brain. Dorothy invites them all on her drew me,” Murphy said. and Zeke, Sarah Sloan as Aunt Em journey so they can ask for the wizard’s help. “I saw ‘Wizard of Oz’ a lot when I was little and the Good Witch of the North Brian Olkowski, director of the Tri-Valley and never thought I’d be in it,” she added. “I Glinda, and Sheila Viramontes as Rep production, says “The Wizard of Oz” used to look up (to Dorothy) so I think it’s really Miss Almira Gulch and the Wicked is “a family show that just really shows the cool that I get that chance (to fill that role).” Witch of the West. July 29. All shows are at the Bankhead The- importance of what home is.” Murphy said she has enjoyed learning Performances are at 8 p.m. Saturdays, July ater, 2400 First St. in Livermore. For tickets “The cast is amazing,” Olkowski said. more about acting through “The Wizard of 15, 22 and 29 and 2 p.m. Sundays, July 16, visit the Bankhead Theater box office, go “(Our production) has aspects of what is Oz” and working with this cast. 23 and 30 with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. online to www.lvpac.org, or call 373-6800. Q

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‘Tri-Valley High: The Series’ Feed Tri-Valley food Creatures of Impulse production returns for its seventh season

BY JULIA REIS and director Mark Duncanson says happen next,” Duncanson said. “We drive kicks off Monday School may be out for summer, his role in the improvised episodic have a nice retention of audience be- Residents can donate through July 23 but class is back in session at Tri- soap opera “Liquid Soap” back in cause they want to see what happens.” Valley High. 1994 helped inspire the start of To ensure it’s improvised, during BY JULIA REIS sauces, salad dressing, individu- Local teens from the award-win- “Tri-Valley High: The Series.” rehearsal the cast only talks about After nearly 4,000 pounds of ally wrapped granola bars, juice ning improv troupe Creatures of “I was in an improvised soap what has already taken place and food were donated to local pan- boxes, sugar, flour, cooking oil, Impulse will be taking the stage at opera myself and thought it was a doesn’t discuss the show outside tries last July, the Feed Tri-Valley and decaf coffee and tea bags. the Firehouse Arts Center WednesWednes-- grgreat,eat, kitsckitschyhy forformatm for improv,” it. Duncanson has also asked cast Food Drive is set to kick off its All donations will go directly dayday evening as “Tri-Valley“Tri-Valley High:High: Duncanson said. “I“It lends itself to members to watch a soap opera so second year Monday. to food providers in the Tri-Val- TheThe SeSeries”ries” returnsreturns forfor itsits secondsecond a fufunn titime.”me.” they “can get in that mindset and The Feed Tri-Valley initiative ley such as Open Heart Kitchen, of four performances.performances. WWhilehile each pperformanceerfo is un- look at the tropes of the show.” was launched last year by local Tri-Valley Haven and Interfaith A serialized,serialized, imimprovisedprovised teen scriscriptedpted anandd ddependentepen on audi- “These kids want to be there,” food providers in conjunction Sharing. soapsoap ooperapera in its seventseventhh season, ence suggestions ttoo help create the Duncanson said of this year’s cast. with the cities of Pleasanton, For more information, includ- “Tri-Valley High:High: The Series” will plot, the charactecharactersrs stay the same “They’re so mindful of storytelling Dublin and Livermore. It strives ing a complete list of collection havehave one showshow evereveryy WeWednesdaydnesday and each shoshoww bubuildsi off the last. and making sure the audience is not only to help local residents, sites, visit www.ptownlife.org. night the rest of this month. RecaRecapsps are pprovidedrovided for new audi- engaged in the story — that’s what but also educate community Feed Tri-Valley collection CreaturesCreatures of ence mmembers,e but the really impresses me.” members about the need. locations ImpulseImpulse troupe aalso encourages Ranging in age from 15 to 17, “We’re hoping to educate the • Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. founderfounder atattendeestendee to come to all this year’s cast members are Ama- community about the problem • Senior Center, 5353 Sunol ffourour sshowsh to get the dor Valley High students Bethany of local food insecurity,” said Blvd. ffullull eeffect. Chase, Kinsey Ferrera, Aisha Men- Ann King, executive director of • Raley’s, 5420 Sunol Blvd. ““Same characters donca and Donovan Napoli; Foot- Tri-Valley Haven. “Thousands of • Gene’s Fine Foods, 2803 (e(eacha show), same hill High’s Jared Sigman, and Shef Tri-Valley residents struggle to Hopyard Road ststorylineo — we Ramakrishna of Las Positas College. put food on their tables, both • Safeway, 1701 Santa Rita jjustus don’t know Performances are at 7:30 p.m. in the summer and during the Road and 6790 Bernal Ave. whwhat’sa going to July 12, 19 and 26 at the Firehouse colder months.” • Clorox building C lobby,

CREATURES OF IMPULSE Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. Starting Monday through July 4900 Johnson Drive Cast members of the General admission tickets are $10 23, residents can bring non-per- • Inklings, 530 Main St. seventh season of for adults and $5 for students. ishable, unopened food to any • Blue Oaks Church at Foot- “Tri-Valley High: The Tickets can be purchased at www. of the labeled collection barrels hill High School, 4375 Foothill Series.” firehousearts.org, by calling 931- outside select businesses in the Road 4848 or by visiting the box office at three cities. Recommended items • Mueller’s Tri-Valley ATA Black the center. The show is best suited include canned fruits and vegeta- Belt Academy, 37 Wyoming St. for ages 12 and up. Q bles, soup, beans and tuna; pasta • Starbucks, 3040 Bernal Ave. Q

Pleasanton Weekly • July 7, 2017 • Page 15 Sports

Sponsoredpy by Pleasanton RADD PLEASANTON pair win gold PREPS BY DENNIS MILLER 484-0789 vicsallstar.com Butterly, Pinney combine for six Summer Games medals in all BY JEREMY WALSH Games in Seattle next July. Foothill QB Wooldridge signs Pleasanton RADD (Recre- During the regional Summer ational Activities for the De- Games, Butterly took first in with Fresno State velopmentally Disabled) athlete three running events. The Liver- Ryan Butterly won three gold more resident won the 400- With college pick set, Falcon ready to focus on senior season in Pleasanton medals and teammate Adam meter with a time of 1:32.5 Pinney earned one gold and two minutes, the 800M with a time High school is supposed to be — PAULA WALSH bronze during last month’s Spe- of 4:47.37 and the 1,500M with and in many cases, it is — the time Foothill Falcons cial Olympics Northern Califor- at time of 4:47.37. of your life. For most of high school quarterback Ben nia Summer Games at UC Davis. Pleasanton resident Pinney students, there’s not much stress Wooldridge is ready The showcase in Davis fea- captured gold in the 50M walk and they do have a good time. to focus on his tured 800 athletes in all, with with a time of 23.63 seconds, But if you are a high-level ath- senior season after gold medalists getting spots in a bronze in the 100M walk at lete, times can be stressful while committing to Fresno State. random draw to qualify to com- 43.32 and bronze in the softball you wait to decide your athletic fu- pete in their events at the USA toss at 10.9 meters. Q ture. Such was the case for Foothill quarterback Ben Wooldridge. After starting his sophomore and junior years at Foothill, including helping lead the Falcons to the North Coast Section finals against De La Salle, Wooldridge figured to be a hot commodity for a college program Tedford offering a scholarship. tweets from former Fresno State At 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds, he “It was my goal to find the right fit and NFL quarterbacks Derek Carr possesses the size and the talent to and that’s what I found in Fresno,” and Trent Dilfer. take his game to the next level. But Wooldridge said. “There are great Carr, the current Oakland Raid- to the surprise (and to be honest, facilities and a great fan base there.” ers quarterback, tweeted: “Go dismay) of several local coaches, he Indeed. Fresno has no major league Dogs! Try not to break all the re- ZZ a went without an offer. sports team, so the entire community cords (added a wink). Work your A t While many were upset, rallies around the Bulldogs. tail off!” Dilfer added, “Fired up to J Wooldridge kept his composure “There were fans out there watch- have you in the Fresno St. QB fam- IREHO and kept plugging ahead. ing the camp,” Wooldridge said. ily — it’s a pretty good one.” F U “Honestly, it didn’t affect me,” The fact he gets to play for a coach “Those were awesome,” Wooldridge E S Wooldridge said. “I just kept my focus like Tedford — known for his offen- said. H E on what I needed to accomplish. I sive excellence — is a bonus. And at Now that the college decision is T knew if I kept working hard, the right this point, Tedford seems to be pretty out of the way, Wooldridge can focus school would pull the trigger.” happy to have Wooldridge signed. on his senior season at Foothill. It all paid off last month. “When he offered, he told me that “We’re working hard to form a Attending the Friday Night he would love to work with me,” team bond,” he said. “We all want a Lights Showcase at Fresno State, Wooldridge said of the offer. “He championship. Things are a lot bet- Wooldridge enjoyed a productive told me that he would love to see me ter now that I have the college choice session. The next day he got a call become the face of the program.” figured out. I think I can enjoy the from Fresno State and coach Jeff Wooldridge also has gotten process of my senior year.” Q Pleasanton’s weather expert throws out A’s first pitch Roberta Gonzales ushers in game for sixth time An Evening BY JEREMY WALSH stomach each time she steps out on Pleasanton’s Roberta Gonzales, a major-league mound. known throughout the Bay Area as “Tossing out first pitch is truly one a weather anchor and reporter for of the scariest things I ever do,” she With Calvin Keys KPIX 5 TV and KCBS Radio, threw said. “I recently had somebody ask out the ceremonial first pitch at a re- me, if it is so frightening why do I do Tickets now on sale at cent Oakland Athletics home game. it every year? The answer is simple. Gonzales is seasoned when it comes It’s because it makes me feel alive.” to opening pitches — the appearance “I get butterflies as soon as I ^^^ÄYLOV\ZLHY[ZVYN last month was her sixth all-time. get to the baseball field and can OAKLAND ATHLETICS “I’m incredibly blessed the Oak- barely swallow and I have heart Pleasanton’s Roberta Gonzales tosses VYJHSS land A’s have invited me over the palpitations. My stomach is tossing ceremonial first pitch. seasons to throw out the ceremo- and turning and my head is swirl- nial first pitch,” Gonzales told the ing. Sometimes I feel as if I can’t I will continue to do it!” Weekly. “I believe they do so be- breathe,” she added. “It is such an Gonzales’ first pitch ushered in August 19th 8 pm cause they know I’m the biggest A’s amazing thrill and excruciating at an afternoon slugfest at the Oak- fan on television. As an East Bay the same time. I’m totally out of land Coliseum on June 22 between resident, I love my Athletics!” my element tossing a ball 60 feet in the hometown A’s and visiting Despite her experience, Gonzales front of a large crowd. But as long Houston Astros, a game eventually said she still gets butterflies in her as the Oakland A’s keep inviting me won 12-9 by the first-place ‘Stros. Q Page 16 • July 7, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY O POST CALENDAR ITEMS AT PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM travel, photography, etc. We meet shares photos and makes suggestions Entertainment for lunch first Thursday of the how the photos might be improved. PET OF THE WEEK month at San Ramon Golf Club. Meetings include occasional speakers ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR The Open to retirees in the Tri-Valley. and field trips, and are from 2-4 p.m. Alameda County Fair is holding its Edelweiss Contact Carl Churilo at 967-8177 the second Wednesday of the month final weekend at the Pleasanton or [email protected]. Go to at the Pleasanton Senior Center. Cost Edelweiss would be very hap- fairgrounds, open today through branch34.sirinc2.org. is $2 for residents, $2.50 for non- py to meet you. The 6-year- Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. residents. Call 931-5365. Pleasanton old mini Schnauzer mix is Carnival hours: 11 a.m. to closing. EYE GLASS ADJUSTMENTS AND Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., recovering from an infection, Horse racing all three days. Big CLEANING Stop by the Pleasanton Pleasanton. but she is already looking for O Tires free concerts: 8-9:15 Senior Center from 10:30 a.m. to her new family. Let this gentle p.m. nightly, with fireworks show 12:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of senior be the one to greet you immediately following at Concert the month to have your eye glasses Teens every morning. Grow fond of Lawn. Demolition derby today and and sunglasses cleaned and adjusted Edelweiss at Valley Humane YOUTH COMMISSION Saturday; RV demolition derby by a representative from Sears The Pleasanton Society, 3670 Nevada St. Sunday. Optical. For more information call Youth Commission meets at 7 p.m. For more information, visit 931-5365. Pleasanton Senior Center, on the second Wednesday of the valleyhumane.org or call 426- 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. month at the Pleasanton Operations 8656. Services Center, 3333 Busch Road. VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY/V. KELLY Music FRIENDS OF THE PLEASANTON SENIOR SHAMANIC DRUM CIRCLE Drumming CENTER ‘NEWCOMER’S WELCOME’ will help you to gain access to your The Friends of the Pleasanton Senior Religion & PLEASANTON LIONS CLUB inner guidance and learn to work Center is sponsoring a twice-monthly Self Help Support Group, for The with your helping spirits. Presented “Newcomer’s Welcome” from 10:30 Spirituality people with difficulty discarding Pleasanton Lions Club meets at by Ashleigh Pevey, a Shamanic a.m. to noon on the second and unwanted possessions, meets 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth healer, sessions are usually 3-4:15 fourth Wednesday of the month at PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP at 7 p.m. every Monday at The Tuesday of the month at Inklings, p.m. the second Sunday of the the Pleasanton Senior Center. Tour SUMMER SCHEDULE Lynnewood Parkview, 100 Valley Ave. Cluttering 530 Main St. For more information, month at Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 the facility and hear about programs United Methodist Church at is a psychological issue, not an visit pleasantonlionsclub.org. Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, and activities, questions are welcome 4444 Black Ave. offers a friendly organizing issue. We are for the Dinner available for $10 Inklings, Dublin. Bring a drum or rattle; a few and will be answered, and light congregation where all are welcome. Clutterer who is ready to change. 530 Main St. Go to www.ClutterLessEastBay.org. will be available. Call 829-2733 or snacks will be served. Attend a free Their summer schedule is 9:30 a.m. PLEASANTON-TULANCINGO SISTER Free. Optional Contribution of $3 go to www.unityoftrivalley.org. lunch at the Sage Cafe after, no Sundays, through Sept. 3. Rev. Henry CITY ASSOCIATION All are welcome to $5 appreciated. reservations needed. Go to www. Kim, minister. Call 846-0221 or go to to join for “Taco Tuesday” at 6 seniorcenterfriends.org. Pleasanton www.lynnewood.org. AL-ANON AND ALATEEN Have p.m. the second Tuesday of the Talks & Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., you been affected by someone’s month at Fiesta Taco, 1989 Santa Pleasanton. Community drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen Rita Road Unit J. We are an active Lectures PHOTO CLUB The photo club is offer hope and strength for families organization promoting cultural VIRTUALLY SPEAKING TOASTMASTERS open to any senior who enjoys the Groups and friends of problem drinkers. exchange, goodwill and friendship. Virtually Speaking Toastmasters hobby of photography at any level. Contact 277-7661 or help@ We have a youth and adult club meets from 12-1 p.m. every It is suggested that you have some CLUTTERLESS (CL) SELF HELP AlanonTriValley.org. Go to www. exchange program. Call 989-6882 Thursday at Electrical Reliability form of a digital camera. The group SUPPORT GROUP ClutterLess (CL) alanonTriValley.org. or go to www.ptsca.org. Q Services, 6900 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 415. Everyone is welcome to come see what a positive change Toastmasters can make in their confidence. Call 580-8660. 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Page 18 • July 7, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Georgie Porgie HOME SALES This week’s data represents homes sold during 2257 Vineyard Heights Lane Massei Trust to R. Foundation set for mini golf fundraiser May 19-24 in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore. & D. Johl for $2,140,000 2307 Vineyard Heights Lane Lee Trust to D. & The Bay East Foundation is hosting its an- unlimited arcade play, a barbecue lunch, Pleasanton T. Humphreys for $2,050,000 nual Georgie Porgie miniature golf fundraiser face-painting, balloon artists and a variety of 5133 Angelico Court V. & V. Annamalai to A. & F. Jan for $970,000 Dublin at Golden Tee Golfland in Castro Valley next raffle prizes. Grand prizes include a three- 230 Birch Creek Drive B. & A. Lewis to B. 7573 Ashford Way Bateman Trust to A. & D. Friday (July 14) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. night stay in a Lake Tahoe cabin, a four-night Nagarajan for $550,000 Purandare for $755,000 Open to the public, the fundraiser ben- stay in a private home in Copperopolis and 208 Birch Creek Terrace B. & D. Wallmann to 8671 Beckett Way S. Niemetz to A. Mehdi for efits the charitable foundation’s “Members $500 cash. H. & A. Schmidt for $810,000 $1,055,000 Helping Members” fund, which helps Real- Admission for children (ages 3-12) is $10 4472 Bowen Street L. Zhang to D. & S. Rastogi 4730 Central Parkway #51 S. MacFarlane to A. tors from the Pleasanton-based Bay East in advance and $15 at the door. Admission for $700,500 & R. Mathur for $755,000 539 Bunker Lane Arnold Trust to Yi Trust for 3508 Cydonia Court M. & D. Saintmary to A. Association of Realtors who experience a for ages 13 and up is $30 in advance and $1,480,000 Srivastava for $1,150,000 catastrophic event in their life and severe $35 at the door. Reserve a spot in advance by 36 Colby Court N. & A. Simmons to T. Nguyen 4908 Hibernia Drive #93 D. Moily to M. financial hardship. going to www.georgieporgie2017.eventbee. for $929,000 Kaushik for $715,000 The family-friendly event includes unlim- com. Q 695 Concord Place X. Kuang to P. & S. Vora for 7545 Honey Court Abrew Trust to U. Rabbani ited mini golf at the two 18-hole courses, —Jeremy Walsh $535,000 for $806,000 7798 Fairbrook Court C. & R. Cole to R. 7799 Ironwood Drive G. & D. Nolan to B. & A. Kachare for $1,175,000 Lewis for $635,000 SALES AT A GLANCE 4212 Jensen Street Mitchell Trust to A. 4003 Knightstown Street Lennar Homes to K. Kretchetov for $755,000 Tripathi for $905,000 This week’s data represents homes sold during Livermore (May 19-24) 4504 Lin Gate Street Wallace Trust to G. & R. 10777 Ruthven Lane S. Esposito to E. Enwiya for May 19-24 in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore; Wong for $1,420,000 $661,000 May 22-25 in San Ramon. Total sales reported: 26 Lowest sale reported: $416,500 357 Mission Drive Irwin Trust to A. Feng for 6986 Stagecoach Road #E X. Zhang to J. Tai for $1,020,000 $538,000 Pleasanton (May 19-24) Highest sale reported: $2,300,000 Total sales reported: 19 4078 Muirwood Drive Lee Trust to V. Ganesan 4889 Thorndike Lane S. Yip to Y. Rao for Average sales reported: $811,057.69 for $920,000 $1,048,000 Lowest sale reported: $535,000 San Ramon (May 22-25) 4604 Muirwood Drive S. & A. Buck to K. Kandy Highest sale reported: $2,140,000 for $945,000 Livermore Average sales reported: $1,086,026.32 Total sales reported: 21 1761 Paseo Del Cajon O. Liesenfeld to V. 815 Alison Circle P. & L. Petratuona to R. & D. Dublin (May 19-24) Lowest sale reported: $525,000 Hindnavis for $1,230,000 King for $890,000 Highest sale reported: $1,810,000 1846 Paseo Del Cajon D. Morrow to K. & D. 1146 Brookdale Lane R. & K. Derosa to E. Total sales reported: 11 Average sales reported: $1,084,690.48 Patel for $1,050,000 Frydendal for $695,000 Lowest sale reported: $538,000 6387 Paseo Santa Cruz Kornaros Trust to J. Lee 1843 Buena Vista Avenue Williams Trust to M. Highest sale reported: $1,150,000 for $1,085,000 & L. Tooley for $890,000 Average sales reported: $820,272.73 Source: California REsource 4131 Tessa Place #94566 Oestreicher Trust to L. & A. Dannenberg for $870,000 Source: California REsource OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND MOVING INTO SUMMER WITH BEAUTIFUL HOMES STUNNING SINGLE STORY ELEGANT AND PRISTINE CUSTOM HOME 3202 Royalton Court $949,000 Brentwood Sat/Sun 1-4 Tim McGuire 462-7653 "* -1 č9£{ "* -1 č9£{ 2 BEDROOMS 7223 Valley View Court $778,000 Sun 1-4 Ingrid Wetmore & Lisa Sterling-Sanchez 918-0986 1726 Chardonnary Lane $839,950 Sun 2-5 Maureen Nokes 577-2700 4 BEDROOMS Castro Valley 2109 Black Oak Court $2,795,000 Sun 2-4 Doug Buenz 785-7777 3 BEDROOMS 1070 Germano Way $2,475,000 1034 Via Di Salerno, Ruby Hill 1070 Germano Way, Ruby Hill 18360 Carmel Drive $715,000 Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 980-0273/519-8226 { ]ÎÕE£>v Ƃ]"vwVi]Î]ÇÈ£-°xÓ { ]xÕE£>v Ƃ]"vwVi] ÕÃ]x]£ÓÈ- Sat/Sun 1-4 Andrea & Earl Rozran 858-4198 307 Mavis Drive $1,049,900 ƂVÀi]1«`>Ìi`Li>ÕÌÞÜÌ *E-«> °ÈäƂVÀi]Ì>>6>ÜÌ >yÀ>ÃÌiÀ Sat/Sun 1-4 Stephany Jenkins 989-3318 "vviÀi`ƂÌfÓ]£Èn]nnn "vviÀi`ƂÌfÓ]{Çx]äää Dublin 3323 Touriga Drive $1,139,000 Sun 2-4 McDowell Real Estate Team CUSTOM MEDITERRANEAN BUILD YOUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES 2BEDROOMS 209-0343/596-8731 "* -1 č9£{ 7/" Ƃ, /p , Ƃ 4799 Perugia Street $724,000 1034 Via Di Salerno $2,168,888 4100 Foothill Road, Pleasanton Sat/Sun 1-4 Sean Bian 999-0086 Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 980-0273/519-8226 Óä°ÓnƂVÀiÃÌLÕ`Õ«ÌÓ`Ài> iÃÜÌ ÃÌÕ}ÛiÜÃ>ÃÌÕ`ì` ÃìÃ 3 BEDROOMS 5 BEDROOMS "vviÀi`>Ìf£]£]äää 4873 Swinford Court $689,000 2505 Arlotta Place $1,798,000 " --/ ,1 9 Sat/Sun 1-4 Tim McGuire 462-7653 Sat/Sun 1-4 Cindy Gee 963-1984 {]Çää- ÕÃÌ i£ÉÓ>VÀi {Li`ÀÃ]vwVi>`LÕÃÀ 2306 Gloria Court $2,100,000 >vÀ«ÀÛ>ÌiÃ Ü} Fremont Sat/Sun 1-4 Linda Traurig 382-9746 " 1 9"1, , Ƃ 1- -- 6 BEDROOMS 5756 Hanifen Way $2,050,000 3540 Mercato Court, Ruby Hill 2301 Concannon Boulevard, Livermore Sat/Sun 2-4 Doug Buenz 785-7777 783 Bedford Drive $1,748,000 È ]xÕE£>v Ƃ]È]Î££-°x{ƂVÀi Ó°änƂVÀiVÀiÀÌ`ìvÛiÀÀi7i >yÀvwVi>`LÕÃ Sun 1-4 Cindy Gee 963-1984 6 BEDROOMS ÕÌÀÞ°*ÃÃLi7iÀÞÀ/>ÃÌ}, "vviÀi`>ÌfÎ]än]äää "vviÀi`>ÌfÈÇx]äää Livermore 4129 Grant Court $2,399,000 Sun 1-4 Bimia Sabhick 408-448-4488 CALL US FOR INFORMATION ON POCKET LISTINGS AND OTHER UPCOMING OPPORTUNITES 4 BEDROOMS 3540 Mercato Court $3,089,000 2216 Pyramid Street $1,389,000 Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 980-0273/519-8226 Sat/Sun 1-4 Linda Traurig 382-9746 1322 Montrose Court $2,150,000 2015 Sat 1-3 Dave & Sue Flashberger 463-0436 2016 5 BEDROOMS PLEASANTON WEEKLY 1802 Whipoorwill Court $899,000 San Ramon Sat 1-4 Miranda Mattos 336-7653 3 BEDROOMS Pleasanton 15 Brewin Court $1,189,000 DONNA GARRISON SUSAN SCHALL Sat/Sun 1-4 Andrea & Earl Rozran 858-4198 2 BEDROOMS 925.980.0273 9 2 5. 519.82 26 3375 Norton Way #4 $400,000 4 BEDROOMS čViÃiÃä£ÇÎxä{ä]ä£Ç£Î{Ç]ä£È{xÈÈ Sun 1-3 Dave & Sue Flashberger 463-0436 14 Pine Valley Place $1,650,000 Sun 2-4 Joyce Jones 998-3398 FABULOUSPROPERTIES.NET 3 BEDROOMS ^Óä£Ç-Ì iLÞ½ÃÌiÀ>Ì>,i>ÌÞčvw>ÌiÃ °č,i>}Þ «>Þ°čÀ} ÌÃÀiÃiÀÛi`-Ì iLÞ½ÃÌiÀ>Ì>,i>ÌÞÁÃ>Ài}ÃÌiÀi`ÌÀ>ì>ÀViÃi`Ì 7892 Chesnut Way $920,000 Find more open home listings at -Ì iLÞ½ÃÌiÀ>Ì>,i>ÌÞčvw>ÌiÃ °č µÕ>"««ÀÌÕÌÞ «>Þ° µÕ>ÕÃ}"««ÀÌÕÌÞ° >V "vwViÃì«iìÌÞ"Üi`>`«iÀ>Ìi`° Sat/Sun 2-4 Doug Buenz 785-7777 pleasantonweekly.com/real_estate Pleasanton Weekly • July 7, 2017 • Page 19 OPEN SAT/SUN OPEN SUN Q &A - Should We Pick a Listing Agent Based on their Recommended Price? 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Page 22 • July 7, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly 321 MARIE COMMON, PENDING LIVERMORE Beautiful Townhouse. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 WHY BUY WITH KW? car garage with 1516 sq ft of living space. Kick your feet up in the living We love helping buyers room, dining area with a RMGI½VITPEGI7TEGMSYW ½RHXLIMVHVIEQLSQI kitchen with lots of storage space. Upstairs to the 3 bedrooms and newly remodeled 2 That’s why we work with each full bath. Nothing left out. Large master with walk in closet. Relax on the patio overlooking the greenbelt. Call for private showing. client individually, taking the $623,500 time to understand their unique lifestyles, needs and wishes.

Contact us at 925.397.4200 Cindy and Gene Williams XS½RHSYXLS[[IGERLIPT]SY REALTORS® BRE LIC # 01370076 and 00607511 925.918.2045 www.WilliamsReGroup.com

The Flashberger Group

ANOTHER NEW LISTING! OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 SALE PENDING! OPEN SAT 1-3 REVIEWING OFFERS

Coming Soon in Parkside 3375 Norton Way #4, Pleasanton 3934 Kern Court, Pleasanton 1322 Montrose Court, Pleasanton Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath with over 2300 sq ft Cute as button! 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath condo, updated Downsizing isn’t easy until you see this 4 bdrm, 2 bath, Nestled in the vineyards this beautiful chateau estate has and a 3 car garage. Serene backyard, deck and hot OMXGLIR FEXL'S^]PMZMRK ½VITPEGISZIVPSSOMRK 1831 sq ft one story home. Granite slab kitchen, views of the rolling hills and vineyards. 6 bdrms, 5.5 baths tub. Priced in the low $1,200,000’s the patio. Award winning schools. Low $400,000’s LEVH[SSH¾SSVW VIQSHIPIHFEXLW$900,000 and 5000 sq ft w/ separate in law unit. $2,150,000 SALE PENDING MULTIPLE OFFERS! ANOTHER RECORD HIGH VAL VISTA SALE SALE PENDING - 3 OFFERS! ANOTHER NEW LISTING!

REALTORS®, GRI, CRS, SRES 3275 Dublin Blvd #303, Dublin 4354 Addison Way, Pleasanton 4058 Suffolk Way, Pleasanton Coming Soon in Vintage Heights Rare 3 bdrm, 2 bath condo. Wonderful open kitchen Just sold at the highest price per sq ft this year. We Picture Perfect…walk your kids to school from this Stunning views of Mt Diablo from this custom home. 925.463.0436 with granite counters, SS appliances & breakfast bar. GER´X[EMXXSWLEVIXLI½REPWEPIWTVMGIEXGPSWMRK beautifully remodeled 4 bdrm, 3 bath home. Peaceful 4 bdrm, 3 baths and 3000 sq ft. Stunning granite www.SoldInAFlash.com Spacious bdrms with high ceilings. $600,000 1,607 sq ft $960,000 SOLD $32K OVER ASKING! backyard w/ slate patio, no rear neighbors. $1,100,000 kitchen and baths. Priced in the mid $1,600,000’s LIC # 01001584 & 01243871

Meet our agents at 5994 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton

Abe Aman Ana Annette Bret Brian Brian Carmen Chris Cove Fran Popal Sarai Pacheco Junell Fouche Davis Morrow Moroles Oliver Corey Oliver

Craig Cynthia Debbie Delores Eric Gabriela Gagan Jana Jason Jeff Einsohn Shum Davis Gragg Dupree Mendoza Gill Evans Bellini Lee

Joan Joanne Julie Kelly Ken Lloyd Madeline Manjeet MeiMann Michael Eckert McIintyre Yorn Patterson Taddei Steere Wiest Dhindsa Hsueh Swift

Michiyo Mike Richard Sanjay Reddy Shelly Sonya Stacy Teresa Tiger Zack K. Krause Ferketich Cameron Cheruku Adams Shastri Filipkowski Connors Harrison Miller

5994 W. Las Positas, Suite 101, Pleasanton | 459 Main St., Pleasanton | 660 Main St., Pleasanton | 2300 First St., Suite 316, Livermore | Broker License #01395362

Pleasanton Weekly • July 7, 2017 • Page 23 THE ADDRESS IS PLEASANTON THE EXPERIENCE IS AIN PINEL

AMO $3,795,000 PLEASANTON $2,100,000 PLEASANTON $1,888,000

FARMINGTON $1,800,000 PLEASANTON $1,569,500 LIVERMORE $1,389,000

LIVERMORE $899,880 LIVERMORE $899,000 BRENTWOOD $839,950

DUBLIN $724,900 DUBLIN $689,000 LIVERMORE PRICE UPON REQUEST

APR.COM Over 30 Real Estate Offices Serving The Bay Area Including Pleasanton 925.251.1111

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.

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