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5 NEWS Latest on county health’s COVID-19 shelter order 6 NEWS Campaign season underway ahead of November 11 TRI VALLEY LIFE 2020 Ed Kinney Community Patriots Page 2 • June 5, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly COMING SOON TO PLEASANTON! VALLEY VIEWS BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Pandemic will be a memory — someday he key question for my gen- the things our children missed, and eration was, “Where were you the poignancy of how they coped. On Twhen Kennedy was shot?” In the plus side, many families found the future, it might be, “Where did more time to enjoy each other, as you shelter in place?” their schedules opened up and they Memories now sustain us as we spent time together, playing games look forward to once more enjoying indoors and exploring outdoors. Gorgeous Hilltop Home With Unobstructed Valley and Mt Diablo Views the company and hugs of loved ones. People are documenting this Even my 4-year-old grandson is ap- strange time in their lives, using their 88 Silver Oaks Court parently reminiscing and planning cellphones to capture even the mun- because he said last week that he can’t dane. Some are hiring professional 4 Bed - 3.5 Bath - 5,785 Sq Ft - 4+ Acre Lot wait to sit on grandma’s lap again photographers, posing in their drive- Newly remodeled with high end finishes. Located just minutes from while she reads a book to him. ways. Yes, 2020 was the year our As always during trying times, it driveways came into their own as downtown Pleasanton. Features a 660 sq ft wine cellar and 1+ acre of is important to remember that this, venues for socially distant socializ- plantable vineyard land. too, shall pass and become but a ing as well as galleries for children’s memory. Today’s youngsters will be cheery sidewalk chalk art. THANK YOU PLEASANTON POLICE AND FIRST RESPONDERS! talking in their dotage about the We will all have disturbing memo- pandemic of 2020. I recall my own ries of fearing the disease for our- father, born in 1905, telling me selves and our loved ones, and our 7-TIME WINNER AS PLEASANTON’S BEST REALTOR & HALL OF FAME MEMBER about his experiences during the personal dark moments when we Great Depression and World War wondered who would take care of II. I wish I had asked him about the us if we were badly stricken. And Gina Piper influenza pandemic of 1918. our resolve to face whatever happens As disruptive as these past 2-1/2 with strength, because what choice 925.200.0202 - DRE# 01201349 months have been, we will remember did we have? [email protected] that we treasured what we had — And we will remember how during ElationRE.com sunshine, moonshine, music, books, this time, racism in our country was virtual entertainment and, of course, exposed again and again, culminating family and friends, albeit via tele- with George Floyd dying at the hands phone and the internet. And the way of Minneapolis police. We will also neighbors watched after each other. recall how across the nation, even 2019 Graduation is a famous time for with the threat of COVID-19, people PLEASANTON memories, and the Class of 2020 went out to peacefully protest that WEEKLY will be able to say it was “virtually” such racism was intolerable. the greatest class ever. And we must We will remember how demon- admit they outdid themselves with strations were subverted by trouble- Senior Skip Day. makers or those who believed their We will remember how we includ- social contracts no longer held, and ed caring phrases when correspond- how George Floyd’s brother went to ing, even with strangers or business the site of his death and begged ev- Where the Client-Caregiver associates, as we exhorted them to eryone to protest peacefully. And we “stay safe, stay healthy, stay well.” will remember the divisions in how Relationship is Everything. Newscasters ended broadcasts the people viewed the disturbances and same way, speaking in front of micro- how to handle them in this time of phones set up in their homes. health, economic and political crisis. We will remember rallying to sup- It is hard to imagine just how dif- port local businesses and learning ferent the world might be a few years that we can order books for pickup hence. We may remember this as or delivery from independent book- the time when we began to realize stores as well as Amazon. Everyone which workers were really essential, felt dismay as businesses closed, per- and perhaps salaries will be adjusted haps for good, and many employees accordingly as we eke our way back experienced economic ruin. from the economic disaster resulting We will remember smiling as a from the pandemic. mask was added to the bear on the Hopefully, we will look back at now state flag, and how single people and say, “That was when the world lamented that it is hard to flirt with a began to change for the better.” Q mask on. Parents will solemnly recall Editor’s note: Dolores Fox Ciardelli choosing masks for young ones, try- is Tri-Valley Life editor for the ing to make it fun while ensuring Pleasanton Weekly. This is an updated they took it seriously. “Valley Views” column that originally We will remember sadness at all appeared online. VERY Print or online subscription starts at only $5 /month Visit: PleasantonWeekly.com/join About the Cover REAL Hundreds attended a non-violent protest in Dublin on Monday afternoon in a showing of solidarity against police brutality after the killing of George LOCAL #PressOn Floyd in Minneapolis — a deadly encounter that has spurred civil unrest in much of the Bay Area and the country. Photo coverage by Ryan J. Degan and NEWS Jeremy Walsh. Cover design by +RISTIN"ROWN. Vol. XXI, Number 9 Pleasanton Weekly • June 5, 2020 • Page 3 Streetwise ASKED AROUND TOWN What activities have you been engaging in during the COVID-19 crisis, in order to stay sane and maintain some semblance of normalcy? Mark Shusterman Olga Sfard Medical technology innovation Development operations I was stationed out of the country when the shelter-in- During my daily Zoom check-ins at work, one of my col- place orders were first issued last March. So I missed out leagues has been engaging us in a guided meditation. It has on all of the initial hysteria. Now that I’m back, I try to been very calming and soothing to meditate every day with maintain a daily regimen, schedule and routine. It helps my coworkers. to make life these days feel as “normal” as possible.

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Page 4 • June 5, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Civil unrest grips the Bay Area Drive-in movies The Alameda County Fair- Peaceful protests in Tri-Valley; police prepare for potential looting at high-profile retail hubs grounds will host a pop-up se- ries of drive-in movies this sum- BY JEREMY WALSH, RYAN J. DEGAN mer, starting next Friday evening AND JULIA BAUM (June 12) with “Raiders of the on-violent protests in Tri- Lost Ark.” Valley cities. Peaceful dem- Designed as a family activity onstrations, riots and tar- that aligns with social-distancing N geted lootings in the Bay Area and guidelines, the drive-in series will also allow fair officials to nationwide. Boarded up windows offer new entertainment at the at businesses, including downtown Pleasanton fairgrounds during a Pleasanton. Police preparing for loot- summer in which the annual ing attempts. fair has been canceled due to the Those are the sights of the day in COVID-19 pandemic. America in the wake of the slaying of The series, which will feature George Floyd by Minneapolis police classic movies on Fridays and on Memorial Day. Saturdays through Aug. 1 (except The deadly encounter was caught July 4), has the first four mov- on video, galvanizing residents across ies scheduled: “Raiders” on June 12, “The Goonies” on June 13, the nation to protest injustice, racism “Jurassic Park” on June 19 and and police brutality in a world still “Grease” on June 20. trying to find its way through the Attendees will view the movies coronavirus pandemic. from their cars. Show time will be Heading into Wednesday morn- when darkness arrives, but not ing, the Tri-Valley had seen peaceful before 8:45 p.m. protests in Dublin, Livermore and A parking fee of $25 per ve- Danville — with others organized in hicle will be charged in advance San Ramon and Pleasanton — dur- online (no motorcycles allowed); ing the daytime while local city and the fee includes admission to the RYAN J. DEGAN movie and one free ticket to the law enforcement officials, many of whom have decried Floyd’s death, Hundreds of protesters gathered in Dublin on Monday, speaking out in opposition to racism, police brutality and the 2021 Alameda County Fair. For killing of George Floyd. Protesters would also block off the Dublin Boulevard-Dougherty Road intersection for an eight- brace for potential targeted lootings more information, visit www.al- minute moment of silence in Floyd’s honor. amedacountyfair.com. amid a mandated curfew during the nighttime. protect First Amendment rights that A peaceful protest inspired by to fight against the complacency that Property tax waiver “During this time, no one can allow freedom of speech and peace- Floyd’s death and in support of I can feel in myself and the commu- Alameda County announced stand silent,” Pleasanton city lead- ful protests. We will also protect our the Black Lives Matter movement nity regarding black lives, regarding this week that its policies for ers said in a statement released on residents and businesses who have is scheduled for 2 p.m. today at police, regarding injustice.” waiving penalties, interests and Wednesday. invested so much in Pleasanton and Amador Valley Community Park in Beginning with testimonials costs on property tax payments “Let us be clear and direct about will safeguard our community from Pleasanton. at Emerald Glen Park, the group for those affected by COVID- where the City of Pleasanton stands: those using violence to distract from Hundreds of protesters shut down marched and chanted down streets 19 will align with the executive the killing of George Floyd is rep- the critical message of this moment.” the streets in central Dublin on Mon- for nearly an hour before arriving order recently issued by Gov. rehensible. With others, we grieve The statement was co-signed by day afternoon, as Tri-Valley residents at the Dublin Boulevard-Dougherty Gavin Newsom. for George Floyd, for his family and the mayor, council, city manager, joined the numerous communities Road intersection, where they took The revised policy — which friends, and the community. We call police chief and Pleasanton Police throughout the country that have over the entire roadway and held an is effective starting in June and upon all cities to stand up to blatant Officers Association. risen up in protests against police eight-minute moment of silence to lasting through May 6, 2021 — extends the date and specific in- acts of racism in our society and our Released on Wednesday morning, brutality. represent the amount of time Floyd stallments to be considered for a institutions,” they said, later adding the statement came after some criti- Demonstrators in Dublin came out suffocated while Minneapolis police COVID-19 penalty waiver. The in part: cism on social media from residents in a show of solidarity against police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his installments will include the first “The City of Pleasanton supports wanting to know why Pleasanton brutality, racism and complacency neck. and second installment of prop- the ideals and goals of demonstra- officials had not yet issued a public toward injustice. While there the procession was erty taxes for 2020-21 and, if tors who have come together in statement on Floyd’s death like so Dublin resident and event orga- met with several lines of local and approved, defer them until May recent days to assemble peaceably many others had, including police nizer Hannah Keihl said she “doesn’t county police officers, who blocked 1, 2021. to educate and advocate and who and elected officials in Livermore, speak for everyone in the group,” but Secondary residences and large seek justice in our world. We will San Ramon and Danville. to her the protest was “really a way See PROTEST on Page 8 businesses are not eligible for penalty relief beginning June 1. Visit treasurer.acgov.org or call 510-272-6800 to apply. COVID-19 crisis: Latest on county health’s shelter order PUSD meeting night Officials expect more businesses to reopen soon, but timeline is unclear The Pleasanton Unified School BY JULIA BAUM statement. “As we open additional Wednesday, “While the confirmed face masks, wash their hands regu- District Board of Trustees has moved its regular meeting nights Bay Area public health officers sectors, we are relying on businesses cases remain low for Pleasanton, we larly, stay home when feeling ill and to Thursdays in June (like the have announced that they “expect to consistently follow social dis- are still required to follow Alameda get tested if exposed. district did in May) to accom- to move forward with additional tancing protocols and public health County’s health orders on reopening. Though “encouraged” by what modate TV30’s broadcast sched- openings” of businesses this week guidance to protect their employees We anticipate the County Health De- they’ve seen in some areas, county ule to ensure all meetings will while continuing to track the spread and customers.” partment to issue new guidance in officials said they are “concerned be televised live or viewable via of COVID-19 in the region, though Health officers said they will “con- the coming days on what reopening about what we are seeing in others. livestream. the status of more reopenings in Al- tinue to work in close collaboration for our communities will look like. As we move forward together, we The next regular meeting will ameda County remains unclear. on how to best protect the residents The city continues to advocate for will each make choices about what be on the evening of June 11, “Each decision we make involves of our region” while navigating an an accelerated reopening where pos- to reopen and how quickly to do so.” followed by a meeting on June difficult trade-offs and affects the unclear path for reopening busi- sible throughout the county, includ- Data for the specific conditions of 25. The sessions will be held online-only, via videoconference community’s well being in many nesses and permitting more activity ing sub-regionally in the Tri-Valley each community and a “joint assess- instead of in-person, due to the different ways,” officials for the six during the pandemic. area.” ment of broader regional trends” will coronavirus crisis. For agenda Bay Area counties currently under Pleasanton City Manager Nel- Residents are still encouraged to information, visit www.pleasan- shelter-in-place orders said in a son Fialho told the Weekly on stay home as much as possible, wear See SHELTER ORDER on Page 7 tonusd.net. Q Pleasanton Weekly • June 5, 2020 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Local campaign season underway for November election Candidates begin to declare for Pleasanton council, school board races BY JEREMY WALSH professional who period of budget constraints that Pleasanton’s local election season, is serving this required us to make do with what expected to be hotly contested with year as chairman we had,” Arkin said. “As we emerge six seats due on the November of the Pleasanton from the current pandemic, the abil- ballot between the city and school chamber’s Board ity to leverage the city budget in a district, kicked off last month when of Directors, way that will support local busi- candidates began publicly launch- said to prospec- nesses and maintain city services ing their campaigns. tive voters in his will be paramount.” City planning commissioners Nancy Allen Valerie Arkin Jack Balch Randy Brown Kelly Mokashi campaign launch With three seats up for election, Nancy Allen and Jack Balch, Pleas- video amid the Mokashi is the only candidate for anton Unified School District Trust- Mayor Jerry Thorne is termed out resident interests always come first, COVID-19 pandemic, “Like you, I school board to declare for the race ee Valerie Arkin, and Randy Brown, this fall as well. No mayoral candi- I will set a model by not accept- love our great city. There is nothing — as of press time Wednesday. board chair of the Chamber of Com- dates have come forward publicly so ing donations from local develop- like it in the world. And we are all A parent with three children in merce, each announced in May their far. ers or political action committees,” hurting.” PUSD schools who works in e- intention to run for Pleasanton City Arkin’s decision will also open Allen said in her campaign launch “I know what it takes to help learning education as a writer and Council. one spot on the PUSD board, as statement. businesses and communities re- instructor, Mokashi said, “I stand for Kelly Mokashi, a local parent and her seat is one of three due up for Also on the Pleasanton Planning bound, grow and thrive, and it governance policies that will ensure education professional, became the election on Nov. 3 — trustees Steve Commission, Balch — who works as won’t happen without you. Let’s learning environments are safe and first candidate to declare for PUSD Maher and Jamie Yee are up for a financial and real estate profession- work together to weather this cri- flexible, regardless of the delivery Board of Trustees earlier this week. re-election as well, but they have al — told the Weekly he is seeking sis,” he added. “Together I know we method, while cultivating meaning- The official candidacy nomina- not yet publicly announced whether elected city office this year “because can find better solutions ... Together ful social and emotional peer and tion period doesn’t open until later they’ll run again. I believe we should set our sights not we can make Pleasanton better. And student-teacher interactions for our in the summer, but it’s common Allen, a second-term planning just on getting back to normal, but along the way, I hope I can also earn children.” for campaigns to launch months commissioner and a local small busi- getting to be better than before.” your vote.” “I believe it’s essential to be a in advance. Typically, candidates in ness owner, said she was inspired “There are tough issues facing Arkin, who is in her 12th year collaborative team member of the local elections would have started to seek a seat on the council “to us, and people want leaders who on the PUSD board and works as a board, while engaging with all kicking off their campaigns publicly preserve Pleasanton’s small-town approach tough decisions calmly manager for a local nonprofit, said stakeholders to ensure sound finan- by spring, or even before, but the character and keep Pleasanton a safe and fairly through open meetings her primary focus would be to use cial decisions are made in the best coronavirus pandemic shifted that community with a charming down- and dialogue,” Balch said. “I believe her elected service experience and interest of the students, because norm. town, excellent schools and open we have a world-class community educational background in health ‘our students come first,’ in the line Two regular council seats — for space for future generations to enjoy.” worth preserving. That can only sciences and business to help the of our educational priorities,” she full, four-year terms — will be com- “I want to represent you, the happen when we remember that City Council address the impacts of added. Q pletely up for grabs on the Nov. 3 residents of Pleasanton, as my first tough choices have to be made and the COVID-19 pandemic. Editor’s note: Full stories on each ballot, as incumbent council mem- priority. I will make objective deci- require civility, an open mind and a “My first year on the school board candidate’s individual campaign bers Jerry Pentin and Karla Brown sions, based on the facts, putting willingness to work together.” marked the launch of the Great announcements can be found online at are terming out. community interests first. To ensure Brown, a local real estate Recession of 2008 and an extended PleasantonWeekly.com.

Page 6 • June 5, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Library kicks off online vacation reading program Summer events include story times and family game nights BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI community’s need to keep reading sponsored by the Friends of the that every participant will be able to the library will feature a puzzle or The Pleasanton Library kicked off and connecting in times of crisis.” Pleasanton Library. find a book that interests them,” said challenge that encourages reading its free Online Summer Reading Pro- This year’s theme is “Dig Deeper: Although the library is closed Nick Binzoni, library community re- and investigating. gram this week with the same annual Read, Investigate, Discover!” with to visitors at this time, eBooks can lations coordinator. “If there are no This summer, special “virtual” li- goal of making it fun and accessible elements of archaeology, science and be checked out using the library’s copies available for a specific title, brary events will include online chil- for all. investigation. Young participants can new online catalog, and Pleasanton participants can choose to be added dren’s performances and story times, “Each year the library offers an earn rewards and virtual badges by library cards can be used to ac- to a waiting list until a copy becomes crafts, family game nights, Book Club array of summer programs, new tracking their reading throughout the cess free eBooks and audiobooks available.” and Cinema Club for adults, a local books and reading incentives, and summer. on Hoopla and Libby. Learn more Register for the Online Sum- author contest, an iHunt game for this year will be no different,” said Lia Teens and adults also can turn at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. For mer Reading Program at Beanstack teens, and a community reading Bushong, assistant director of library their reading into a chance to win assistance with an eReader, call the (cityofpleasantonca.beanstack.org/ challenge. and recreation for the city. “We have prizes, including a Pleasanton retail library at 931-3400, ext. 4. reader365), to log reading times, The reading program runs through connected with hundreds of our li- gift card, a donation to a local char- “Some titles have more available find book recommendations, post Aug. 2, and the library is encourag- brary patrons during the shelter in ity, or a shout-out on the Library and copies than others, but the selection book reviews, earn digital badges ing the community to read 1 million place, and we deeply understand our Recreation Facebook page. Prizes are is quite extensive, so we’re confident and qualify for drawings. Each week, minutes this summer. Q

SHELTER ORDER to visit another to access services among more vulnerable populations. reopen, and the order also permits with some limitations. Continued from Page 5 and potentially expose that commu- We ask that everyone be careful. Try services without close customer con- There were 3,515 cases con- nity. This is why the seven Bay Area to be as safe as possible and wear a tact such as car washes, plumbing firmed in Alameda County, and be used to make those decisions, po- Health jurisdictions are moving at a face covering.” and pet grooming. Libraries can also 1,506 cases in Contra Costa County tentially giving cities in the Tri-Valley similarly slow pace, too.” No new reopenings had been an- reopen for curbside pickup service (including patients who have al- different reopening timelines from Local protests this week over nounced for Alameda County, in- and protests of no more than 100 ready recovered) as of press time each other and allowing “sufficient the killing of George Floyd have cluding the Tri-Valley, as of press people will also be permitted. Reli- Wednesday, according to both time between significant changes to prompted health officials to remind time Wednesday. gious services may resume June 15 health agencies. Q understand their effects.” the public about the importance of Meanwhile, starting Wednesday, Pleasanton has the most con- social distancing and continuing to residents in neighboring Contra firmed cases so far in the Tri-Valley wear face masks. Costa County could resume work- — 62, as of press time Wednes- “As a public health department, ing, shopping inside local retail day — compared to other Alam- we understand that choosing be- stores, outdoor socializing in small eda County communities like Hay- tween protesting the tragedy of a groups, and secure housekeeping ward and Oakland, which are in the man losing his life and protecting services and childcare for nones- hundreds. yourself from this virus that is dis- sential workers. Daycare centers and County spokesperson Neetu Bal- proportionately impacting our Af- summer camps will be limited to 12 ram told the Weekly that the delay rican-American, Latinx and Pacific children or less. for reopening Tri-Valley businesses is Islander communities is not a choice Outdoor museums can also part of a unified effort to avoid cross- many people are able to make,” Bal- exposure in the region. ram said. “Although we recommend people Balram continued, “We know stay home as much as possible, even with adherence to physical we know people leave their city distancing, bringing members of dif- for activities like work, food and ferent households together to engage curbside retail pick up, and outdoor in in-person protests carries a higher 2015 recreation,” Balram said. “If we allow risk of widespread transmission of one city to open faster than another, COVID-19. Such gatherings may it creates the potential for residents result in increased rates of infection, of one city with more restrictions hospitalization, and death, especially We Now Sell Dog “We have boots” Food

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PROTEST struck downtown involving culprits next day and sparked concern and Continued from Page 5 who didn’t reference any attempt at outrage across Minneapolis and most protest. of the nation. Initial peaceful protests protesters’ access to the freeway. Pro- By Monday, the Alameda County inspired by Floyd’s death escalated as testers attempted to convince these Office of Emergency Services had four days passed before Chauvin was officers to take a knee with them; issued a mandatory curfew, order- arrested and charged. however, police did not respond to ing all residents to remain inside Protests — civil and uncivil — the requests. their homes between the hours of have taken place in cities small and After the moment of silence, the 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each day through large across the United States during procession continued its advance to at least today, with the exception of the past several days, influenced by the Dublin Civic Center and Police emergency first responders, media, Floyd as well as the deaths of other Station, where protesters continued people experiencing homelessness, unarmed African Americans by po- chants, before eventually dispersing those seeking medical care, and peo- lice hands. and heading their separate ways. ple traveling to or from work. Some protests have been peace- Organizers further provided at- “Due to recent events across the ful, some have resulted in clashes JEREMY WALSH tendees with water, snacks and After business windows were boarded up as a precaution at this building nation, combined with local threats with police or dissenting citizens, masks, as well as recommended that facing Main Street, some tenants began painting words of support for the of looting and protests, the Pleasan- and some have morphed into riots those in attendance follow social-dis- Black Lives Matter movement on Tuesday. ton Police Department has additional destroying vehicles, damaging build- tancing as much as possible, in order staffing available to ensure our com- ings and raiding stores. There have to curtail any spread of COVID-19. every mayor here in Alameda County support that in a peaceful way. We munity is safe,” police spokeswoman also been incidents of apparently op- Dublin Mayor David Haubert was and certainly in the Tri-Valley, we are hear you, we stand with you.” Teri Yan told the Weekly on Monday. portunistic looting unrelated to any one of the local leaders in attendance all disgusted at what happened to Addressing reports of looting that “We are closely monitoring activities protest. at the rally — also joining the pro- George Floyd. We all recognize that have occurred throughout the Bay around the Bay Area and we want to The largest Bay Area cities — San tests for a part of the march — and is not what we are about anywhere Area and country, Haubert added: assure our community members that Jose, Oakland and San Francisco — briefly addressed attendees before here and we decry that activity,” Hau- “The last thing that I have to say is, we are here to help them.” experienced seemingly each scenario the march began. bert said. “To the people that are here if anybody is here or later this after- In all, it’s been another emblem- in recent days. But the Tri-Valley “I have been in contact with many protesting for positive change, end- noon is here for other reasons to do atic week in a nation still gripped communities avoided any serious mayors and colleagues around the ing racism, furthering social justice harm or otherwise detract from that by protests, riots and lootings in the threats, until Sunday evening when country and in close contact with and wiping out social inequality, we positive message, then I would ask aftermath of Floyd’s death on May 25. concerns about potential local loot- them to go home. This is not a place Officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt ings and reaction to the Walnut for them to be.” on Floyd’s neck for nearly nine min- Creek incident came to the forefront. No looting incidents had occurred utes despite the man’s pleas that “I Then the next day, following a in the Tri-Valley as of Wednesday can’t breathe,” including almost three non-violent protest in downtown afternoon, though a number of busi- minutes while Floyd was unrespon- Walnut Creek, commuters heading nesses in the area, including marquee sive, was at first charged with third- north through the San Ramon Valley shops in downtown Pleasanton, have degree murder and manslaughter. would have noticed traffic on Inter- prepared for the possibility by board- His charge was upgraded to second- state 680 coming to a halt starting ing up windows. degree murder on Wednesday, ac- just before 6 p.m. after a group of Since last weekend, Tri-Valley po- cording to authorities and national protesters walked onto the freeway lice have been in the field protect- media reports. and took it over in Walnut Creek. ing specific retail locations (such as Three other officers at the scene Law enforcement used tear gas Stoneridge Shopping Center, the San with Chauvin have also been fired by and other means to clear the crowd Francisco Premium Outlets in Liver- the Minneapolis Police Department, off the freeway, and then later to dis- more and local Target stores), as well and they were charged criminally on perse protesters gathered in down- as having extra patrols in general, in Wednesday. The officers were report- town after curfew, according to resi- response to tips alleging coordinated edly trying to arrest Floyd after he dent accounts on social media. looting to occur locally. was accused of using counterfeit cash That scene was in stark contrast to Local agencies also reported tak- at a store. the non-violent protest in Dublin on ing notice of what happened in Footage of the deadly encounter, Monday afternoon. Many Worlds, One Museum nearby Walnut Creek late Sunday which was captured on video by But other incidents of civil unrest afternoon, when targeted looting bystanders, had gone viral by the elsewhere in Alameda County on Monday — whether protests, or co- ordinated lootings unrelated to dem- onstrations — did result in arrests. James Allen Evdokimoff The sheriff’s office reported that December 30, 1944 – May 24, 2020 122 people were booked into on Monday, 82 of whom James “Jim” Evdokimoff were not from Alameda County cit- passed away peacefully in ies. Sheriff’s officials added that sev- his home in Loomis, CA on eral were also from outside the region May 24, 2020 surrounded by and state. Into China Automobile Gallery his loved ones. Jim was born By all accounts from organizers, Handcrafted Masterpieces that capture Rare & Significant Classic on December 30, 1944 in today’s planned protest in Pleasanton the essence of China's past & present Car Display Redwood City, CA to George is being promoted as a peaceful dem- and Helen Evdokimoff. He onstration that will not encourage was preceded in death by his violence. brother Dick. In a message to Pleasanton families Jim is survived by his reflecting on Floyd’s killing and the loving wife Lory of 42 years resulting civil unrest, PUSD Superin- of marriage, his daughter tendent David Haglund said in part, Claire (Trevor) Luna, his “I encourage you to sit down as a son Scott and two grandsons, Drake and Hudson. family and talk about what students Jim was a Real Estate broker and sold new homes for may be seeing or hearing on the over 40 years with various builders. He had a love for news and in social media. Help them sort through the noise to find the val- Spirit of The Old West Art of Africa the outdoors which included camping, fishing and many beach vacations...Maui being his favorite! Jim also loved ues you embrace as a family, as well Explore the History of Incredible Art Treasures from playing dice with his family and friends. He even got a as those we share as a community. The American West Sub-Sahara Africa “final, final” dice game with his family in his last days. “With so much uncertainty in the We will miss his kind heart and warm smile. A world today, we must work together 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville, CA Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. to ensure our young people can clearly see a path toward equity and www.blackhawkmuseum.org • 925-736-2277 PAID OBITUARY inclusion that emphasizes justice, kindness, and hope.” Q Page 8 • June 5, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly COMMUNITY PULSE

Q 9:04 a.m., 2300 block of Fairfield Q 11:58 p.m. on Santa Rita Road May 27 Arson POLICE REPORT Court; theft from auto Vandalism Theft from auto Q 11:52 p.m. on the 4300 block of The Pleasanton Police Department made Q 10:34 a.m., 3900 block of Santa Rita Railroad Avenue the following information available. Road; shoplifting Q 3:38 p.m. on the 6100 block of Valley Q 9:14 a.m. at Gibraltar and Hacienda Road drives Q 3:23 p.m., 8000 block of Canyon May 25 May 31 Creek Circle; theft from auto Drug violation Domestic battery Theft Domestic battery Q 5:38 p.m., 6000 block of Johnson Q 11:03 p.m. at Bernal and Vineyard Q 11:22 a.m. on Denker Drive Drive; shoplifting avenues Q 1:08 a.m., 7200 block of Johnson Q 1:42 a.m. on Johnson Drive Q 1:04 p.m. on Johnson Drive Vandalism Drive; theft from auto Theft from auto May 28 Vandalism Q 3:18 p.m. at Valley Avenue and Q 7:09 a.m., 7800 block of Knollbrook Q 2:57 a.m. on the 1200 block of Blackbird Drive Theft Q 3:58 p.m. at Valley Avenue and Koll Drive; auto theft Center Parkway Chianti Court Domestic battery Q 8:32 a.m., 4300 block of Denker Domestic battery Drive; auto theft Burglary Q 11:49 a.m. on the 2300 block of Q 5:42 p.m. on Owens Drive Q 10:19 p.m. on Hacienda Drive Greenberry Court Q 10:40 a.m., 5700 block of West Las Q 4:17 p.m. on the 1400 block May 29 Positas; bicycle theft Whispering Oaks Way May 24 May 30 Theft Q 10:48 a.m., 5700 block of Owens May 26 Drug violation Drug violation Q 9:40 a.m., 2700 block of Stoneridge Drive; bicycle theft Missing person report Q 12:54 a.m. on the 5200 block of Case Drive; theft from auto Burglary Q 3:17 p.m. on the 6000 block of Q 4:32 a.m. on the 900 block of Johnson Drive Avenue Q 7:10 p.m., 4500 block of Rosewood Q 2:18 p.m. on the 5800 block of Theft Drive; shoplifting Owens Drive Montevino Drive Theft from auto Domestic battery Q 9:04 a.m., 3600 block of Dunsmuir Domestic battery Q 2:43 p.m. on the 5900 block of Q 12:11 a.m. on the 6000 block of Court; auto theft Q 2:55 p.m. on Santa Rita Road Stoneridge Drive Q 6:41 a.m. on Valley Avenue Johnson Drive Marjorie Ann Muentz James J. (Jim) Loftus Jr. July 25, 1941 – May 20, 2020 June 9, 1924 – May 14, 2020 Marjorie Ann On June 9, 1924 James J. and Molly Loftus so much about the man, Greatest of the Greatest (Heath) Muentz welcomed their son Jim into this world in San Generation. born on July 25th, Francisco. It was the start of a life’s journey that For a person who has spent almost 96 years 1941 to Earl and would take him many places and ask much of never wanting a “fuss” to be made over him, Grace (Miller) him. Jim was always up to whatever the “ask” his service in Korea was significant. The Radio Relay Platoon landed at Inchon on September Heath in Milan would be and never asked for himself in return. Early in life his faith was tested 15, 1950 with the First Marine MI. At the age of when his father and then his Division and saw continuous 16 she graduated mother were called to Heaven by action to Chosin and through the as valedictorian the time he was 14 years old. Aunt fight back to the sea. Sean Trudell, from Milan High Anne and cousins Martin, Daniel, Jim’s grandson, prepared a history School. 4 years Helen and Nancy O’Connell project on the Inchon to Chosin later in 1962 she welcomed him into their home campaign. Amazingly he was able graduated Summa and cousins became siblings with to interview both his grandfather Cum Laude from powerful life long bonds. This full and his commanding officer, Capt. Central Michigan family welcomed Jim home. Lonnie Massey for the project. University and moved to California in 1963. In college she felt High school life was filled with Capt. Massey sent this message excitement and Jim was the starting to Jim on his 90th birthday: “Loftus strongly that women were not valued enough as serious think- center on the 1941 and 1942 St. was a good steady Marine. Good ers and wanted to experience New Age culture out in Califor- Joseph’s Pilots of Alameda basketball team. The with setting up and securing radio equipment nia. After short stays in L.A. and Berkeley she got a Masters in team enjoyed many successes that were not to be and being a good code operator” English and eventually took a job teaching at Livermore High matched again until 1992 and the Jason Kidd era. His fellow Marines dubbed him “One of the School where she met her husband Don. They married in 1966 Along with all of America, life changed forever Old Retreads.” Jim was 26 at the time. Jim shared and had two boys, Aaron and Mark. In 1971 they moved to a on December 7, 1941. On December 8, 1942 Jim very little of this whole experience and was safely house in Pleasanton where Marge would live for the rest of her enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and back home July 1, 1951. The little that was shared life. Although they divorced after 11 years Don stayed close and after training was assigned to the VTM 134, a made it clear that he did not expect to return from they continued to celebrate holidays as a family. Marge also taught Marine Air Unit. Jim saw action in the New Korea. English at Chabot College. However she would later start a career Hebrides Islands, Solomon Islands, Kwajalein and Now back to life in Mill Valley and four more in massage therapy which is a pursuit she took very seriously, Peleliu. At the war’s end, he was back stateside offspring to arrive. Despite a grueling work taking an endless amount of seminars and classes and study- and discharged on October 10, 1945. schedule, he always had time to be the “driver” The returning veteran had made several key for all the ladies in his life. In a quiet moment he ing physical therapy, always trying to further her education and choices by 1947. He married Mary King on might refer to the apparent distaste these ladies improve her ability to treat people with chronic pain. At the same October 11, he found employment with the phone had with time pieces and their purpose in life. time she went back to school to become a Certified Marriage and company and lastly, he joined the USMC Reserve Nonetheless he marched on. In addition to all the Family Therapist. She worked out of her home. She also deeply Signal Battalion at Alameda. Each of these choices other activities in his life, he was a longstanding enjoyed english literature, philosophy, and history. However, no- had a profound impact on his life. member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. tably towards the end of her life she seemed to relax her pursuit of Together Mary and Jim brought six wonderful Cecilia’s Parish in San Francisco. intellectual endeavors. After ignoring professional sports for most children into the world: Jeanne, Jim, Teresa, Life took a turn on March 13, 2005 when his of her life, she became a big fan of the Giants and Warriors, rarely Rosemary, Eileen and Julie. As the family beloved Mary went on ahead (Irish saying). Jim missing a game. She also enjoyed spending time at the Pleasanton gathered with Jim for the final send off, stories has missed her dearly for all these years. However, Softball Complex and cheering on the teams that her son played were told and retold and grandchildren chimed in. he came to Pleasanton, found himself near to for. She was fiercely independent, but had several close friends You have to wonder what Jim would have thought three of his daughters and made a new segment of about Zoom. Jim had only one ask of his children, his life. He travelled to see family members from that she enjoyed spending time with. She took especially great joy respect and always be kind to your Mother. Alaska to Virginia and made numerous trips to in her grandchildren. She also remained close with her family in Hard work was a badge of honor for Jim, not spots he wanted to see in America. In 2009 he Michigan. During the Covid shutdown she spent much time with only did he have his 35-year career with the phone traveled to Ireland to find his mother’s family her son Mark. She died peacefully at home. company, he always took on a part-time second home in Waterford. He got to know all of his She is survived by two sons Aaron (Keri) and Mark Muentz, job to further provide for the family. Thanks to 13 grandchildren and the ever-expanding great two grandchildren Lydia and Henry, her sister Carol Barrett and Mary’s instinctive sense for real estate, the two grandchild count. brother Chuck Heath in Milan Michigan. She was proceeded of them acquired properties and Jim was the He is beloved by all that came to know him in death by her parents and four of her brothers Howard (Eva), manager and the handyman for 45 years. It was a throughout his entire life. He did not dwell on the Donald (Lois), Jerry (Peggy) and Dick Heath all of Milan Michi- great partnership. negative, enjoyed problem solving, possessed a gan. She also had many nieces, nephews and cousins. If he was not already a true member of the quick wit, and never asked for himself, only gave Her ashes will be sent to a family burial plot in Milan MI, at some Greatest Generation, his reserve Signal Unit was to family and friends. activated in July 1950 and Jim reported for duty. The family would appreciate donations in Jim’s point when possible a memorial get together will take place. A He left behind Mary with Jeanne just 18 months memory to be made to Hope Hospice donation in her memory can be made to the Salvation Army. old and Jim barely two months. This alone says https://hopehospice.com/gap/ PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY

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Page 10 • June 5, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly What’s happening around the Valley in music, theater, Tri Valley Life art, movies and more Joyce met Bob on a Mediter- ranean cruise in 1991, they were 2020 Ed Kinney Community Patriots married back east, and moved to This year’s honors go to Chris Miller, Joyce and Bob Shapiro Pleasanton in 1999 where they quickly became involved in the BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI residents gathered to say, “Thank community as a duo. Chris Miller and Joyce and Bob you for your service.” Bob Shapiro has been a director Shapiro have been named the 2020 He also worked for years on the of the Chamber of Commerce for Ed Kinney Community Patriots Yellow Banner project on Main two terms, served on the YMCA for their dedication to making the Street that reminds residents of board of directors, and is on the Las world — and specifically Pleasanton those serving in the military. He has Positas College Foundation and is a — a better place. delivered the banners to families of major fundraiser for both organiza- The award, sponsored by the soldiers no longer in combat. tions. He has been an active Rotar- nonprofit group Make A Differ- ian for 18 years, and they are both Joyce and Bob Shapiro CHRISTINA GRAY/BELLA LUNA STUDIOS ence, Today & Always, is named Bob and Joyce Shapiro Paul Harris Fellows. in memory of former mayor Ed Joyce quickly became involved For the last six years, the Shap- Kinney to honor those whose exem- in the community after moving to chairman for the Senior Support iros have co-chaired the ValleyCare plify love, pride and devotion to the Pleasanton in 1966. She owned the Program of the Tri-Valley; was Charitable Foundation, raising mil- community. Gingham Corner on Main and Neal judged best Overall CEO at the lions of dollars for state-of-the-

This is the 15th year for awards CHRISTINA GRAY/BELLA LUNA STUDIOS streets for 10 years and helped form Valley Volunteer Center CEO din- art equipment, facility upgrades, to be presented, and 38 individuals Chris Miller the Downtown Committee and ner in 1992; and in 2004, she a stroke clinic and other needs. have been recipients. They usually the Pleasanton Downtown Design headed the committee for “The Bob Shapiro says this has been his are honored at a reception at Mu- Memorial at Pioneer Cemetery. Guidelines and Sign Ordinance. Great Race.” In 2005, Joyce Shap- favorite activity in Pleasanton. seum on Main, but this year plans When the U.S. military shipped She also initiated the Pleasanton iro graduated from the Pleasanton Individually and together, the are on hold. out for the Gulf War in 1990, Miller Downtown Assessment District and Leadership program, which she Shapiros have won almost every Chris Miller remembered his promise and, along served as its first president. managed for 10 years. award given in the city. Q with Alice Johnston, created a sup- Joyce represented Pleasanton on Miller flew helicopters during the port group for the Pleasanton fami- the Alameda County National Bi- Vietnam War, returning to work as lies of soldiers. In 2003, with the centennial Commission in 1976, a commercial airline pilot and live beginning of Operation Iraqi Free- and was president of the Chamber Martha Mark in San Francisco. Reflecting on how dom, he again worked to provide a of Commerce in 1978. That year, May 6, 1938 – March 2, 2020 unwelcome he and other returning support system, which evolved into she was also the city’s first woman service members were made to feel, the Pleasanton Military Families, planning commissioner and served Martha D. Mark, 81, of Miller pledged that in the case of fu- known for sending care packages to until 1986, including when the Ha- Pleasanton, CA passed away ture wars, he would work to provide troops overseas. cienda Business Park was approved. from Lewy Body Dementia on a proper greeting home for veterans. Miller was instrumental in the She became president of the Califor- March 2, 2020. Martha was Chris and his wife Marty settled first “Welcome Home Military Pa- nia Downtown Association in 1982. born to Jesse and Viola Scott in Pleasanton in 1971 where they rade” in Hacienda Business Park, She has organized many fund- of Fowler, CA on May 6, 1938. raised three sons and he began and in establishing the motorcy- raising events for key city develop- many years of serving the com- cle convoys that greeted returning ments, including the first senior Born and raised in Fowler, munity, with kids sports, in Pleas- Pleasanton military personnel with buses, the new Senior Center, and she met and married the love anton Rotary, farmers’ market and flags waving, music playing, horns the Firehouse Arts Center. She is of her life, Leonard Mark of as a key fundraiser for the Veterans honking and family, friends and a board member and fundraising Selma, CA in 1957. They soon moved to Pleasanton where Gold Award benefits visually they resided for 60 years. They raised their three children, Kelly McDonough, Darin impaired children in India Mark, and Jennifer Hart. Martha had a keen eye for décor and with her husband, they spent a lifetime of making their BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI between us,” she would take boxes and ship them surroundings beautiful. Music was a big part of her life, as When Saachi Bhayani mulled over remembered. from there,” Bhayani said, which ideas for her Girl Scout Gold Award Her local team helped enormously with shipping she taught piano lessons and worked with the local school project, she knew she wanted to help was busy last costs. music programs. She was very involved with the Pleasanton underserved youngsters in India. spring, summer “My team in India was helping me Presbyterian Church — she sang solo in the choir, for “My whole idea was to start an and fall, hold- with logistics because I couldn’t be weddings, and funerals. Additionally, she proudly sang at early education center for visually ing toy drives there,” she added. the Monterey Jazz Festival. At 45, she became a licensed impaired children,” recalled Bhayani, and soliciting The children assembled in the pre- cosmetologist and for over 20 years she had made it her who just finished her sophomore donations from pared classroom and the boxes began year at Foothill High School. “I met companies, in- to arrive, to the delight of students passion to beautify her clients. After formally retiring, with this nonprofit CEO who works cluding sets of and staff, who sent back photos of she continued accomodating her clients in her home. Saachi Bhayani with a lot of visually impaired all braille alphabets the happy events. In her spare time, she constructed the most beautiful over the world who said, ‘I know and numbers. “The best part was, month after designer button bracelets, which she sold and shared with people at this school who totally They also designed tactile puzzles month, opening all these pictures her friends and family. She will be sorely missed by her need your help.’” and laser cut the thin wooden pieces and seeing the smiles on all these Bhayani was put in touch with the for the preschool, and, one by one, children’s faces,” Bhayani said. “It children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and loyal National Association for the Blind added nubs to dominoes and Chi- really hit me what an impact I have caregiver LaTanya Belton. She was preceded in death by in India and a school in Faridabad, nese checkers so visually impaired made. They are still sending me her parents, her brother Lawson Scott, and her husband the biggest city in the Indian state of children could identify them by pictures.” Leonard Mark. Haryana. touch. Part of her Gold Award project was A memorial service is postponed until a safe time for us “They didn’t have a preschool, and Legos, stuffed animals and games creating the nonprofit organization, to come together. I think preschool is pretty impor- poured in, which Bhayani sorted and Tactiles for Tots, including a website, tant,” Bhayani said. packed into huge boxes, one con- to help start other centers in India. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made She wrote up the proposal, had taining a veritable fleet of toy trucks “I was thinking that if I could to Brain Support Network, a non-profit organization the project approved last year in in all sizes. do this in one place, I could do it dedicated to easing the brain donation process for families April, and got to work assembling The next challenge was transport- in other places,” Bhayani said. “I and encouraging research for the cure of neurological two teams, one in Pleasanton and ing everything to the other side of the thought I would start an organization diseases: Brain Support Network PO Box 7264, Menlo one in India. world. so it could continue on.” “With India, there were lots of “A lot of my friends and their “It went better than what I could Park, CA 94026 www.brainsupportnetwork.org. phone calls, texts and voicemails families were going to India, so they have imagined,” she added. Q PAID OBITUARY

Pleasanton Weekly • June 5, 2020 • Page 11 THE SHELTER MONTHS

RYAN J. DEGAN Pleasanton residents have dealt with the pandemic in creative ways, like this unicorn-led social distancing costume parade downtown. THE

BILL STEKELBERG Photographer Bill Stekelberg and his wife Ann have been photographing Tri-Valley families at their homes as they work SHELTER to adjust to the shelter-in-place order as part of the national Front Steps Project. Here a family attempts a social- MONTHS distancing hug. IN PLEASANTON A look at top images, local stories of the COVID-19 crisis so far

BY PLEASANTON WEEKLY STAFF whole lot of news has grabbed headlines on A PleasantonWeekly.com since our print edition went on a temporary hiatus after March 20 due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place health order and as- sociated economic downturn amid the pandemic. As we return with our first paper in more than two months, we wanted to look back at some of the top photographs and stories featured online during the crisis so far, as well as spotlight some images of Pleas- anton preparing to reopen more last Friday. Q

19-year-old Jackson CITY OF PLEASANTON Butler, a Pleasanton native The cities of Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore partnered with Stanford-ValleyCare and the Alameda County who competed in judo Fairgrounds to host a COVID-19 regional testing site in Pleasanton. internationally and had Olympic aspirations, was fatally stabbed in the Hyatt House parking lot on April 15. It marked the city’s first homicide since 2012.

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Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, whose district includes part of the Tri-Valley, spoke publicly for the first time on Memorial Day after a seven-week battle with near- fatal pneumonia (non-COVID). MIKE SEDLAK RYAN J. DEGAN Nordstrom Stoneridge is one of 16 full-scale Nordstrom Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery, which operated this stores being shuttered permanently amid the pandemic. restaurant in Pleasanton and had its HQ here, went CONTRIBUTED PHOTO out of business during the shelter-in-place.

Page 12 • June 5, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly THE SHELTER MONTHS Leslie Alfred Morris April 8, 1933 – March 29, 2020 Alfred Morris (Al) was born April 8, 1933, to Les and Hilda Morris and left this earth on March 29, 2020, peacefully in his sleep. He graduated from Hayward High School, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and spent his working career as an architect for his partnership firm Mullen, Morris and Alexander. His favorite activities included tending to his roses and birdhouses, fiddling with his model trains, hunting for eggs the chickens hid, and looking after his grandchildren’s pig, goat, and sheep 4-H projects. He was always a willing volunteer for cookie tasting and had a weakness for ice cream and popsicles. Al had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person in the world when you talked to him. Most of all, Al lived for his family. The love of his life for 68 years was Beverly Jean Hamilton Morris. He was father

RYAN J. DEGAN to Jay (Wendy), Dale (Dana), Jan (Jim), Karen, and David Life has begun returning to some form of new normal, as local restaurants and other businesses adapted by (Carrie); grandfather to Tammy (Drew), Ashley, Jimmy, take-out options. Joey, Barric, Jenna, Cheyenne, Brennon, Jessica, and Emma; great grandfather to 3 and brother to one sister, Carol Paiva (Brentwood). His humor and compassion will be missed. Due to the current shelter-in-place restrictions, there will be a private burial for the immediate family and a celebration of life at a later date. If you would like to honor Al, please donate in his name to the Jr. Livestock Auction Boosters (JLAB), P.O. Box 3176, Livermore, CA 94551 or the American Cancer Society. PAID OBITUARY

Frank Karl Schmidig May 10, 1930 – March 23, 2020 Frank Schmidig (Gumel) passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020. He was born May 10, 1930 on a mountainside farm in Schonenbuch, Switzerland. Gumel was the oldest of 6 children. After his father’s death, Gumel had to help his mother with the care of his younger siblings. When his siblings were old enough RYAN J. DEGAN to work, Gumel set out for America Judy Wheeler’s Towne Center Books is one local business that adapted to the shelter-in-place by providing on a ship via Canada. He worked on a farm outside Montreal curbside pickup for customers. to help support the family back home while learning English. He then set out for Vancouver with his longtime friend Paul Von Euw and worked in a papermill for a year, finally ending up in Pleasanton where he had an Aunt, Josephine Wipfli. Gumel spent the remainder of his life in Pleasanton. He met the loving and outgoing Bertie Christensen, they married and they had a son named Frank Jr. Bertie who preceded Gumel in death in 1999. Gumel worked first at Hansen and Geiger Dairy then later with his friends Frank Auf Der Maur and Konrad Rickenbach at Pleasanton Cabinet Shop. The Cabinet shop closed down in 1981, but the friendships remained with weekly lunches and Swiss club events. In addition to working together the families enjoyed many vacations all over the world traveling with the Jolly Swiss Group and included many return visits to Switzerland to visit family and attend Swiss music events. Later in life Gumel had a wonderful relationship with Anne Marie Reichmuth from Unterageri, Switzerland. They were great companions enjoying more travel, Swiss events, and card games with friends. Frank (Gumel) is survived by son Frank Jr. (Diane), grandchildren Courtney Park (Curtis), Bailey, Rainer, one great RYAN J. DEGAN RYAN J. DEGAN grandson (Charlie) and a sister, Therese Steiner along with many Toilet paper supplies are still wiped out on a Meadowlark Dairy’s drive-thru has been open for the nieces and nephews all still residing in Switzerland. No services duration of the coronavirus crisis, and recently started regular basis in local stores. are scheduled at this time. offering walk-up service. PAID OBITUARY

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Virtual commencements, drive-thru diplomas replace familiar ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ for Pleasanton grads amid pandemic

BY JULIA BAUM

MIKE SEDLAK City and school leaders joined parent volunteers on May 20 to set up a surprise display downtown to honor the high school senior classes of 2020.

n years past, local teenagers experience of coming together to this spring, prompting California commemorated the milestone oc- Alameda County Fairgrounds that marked the end of their high celebrate Pleasanton’s bright and schools to dismiss for the remain- casion, starting with pre-record- night. Ischool careers at Pleasanton accomplished youths — and their der of the academic year, social ed virtual commencement cer- Knowing they are versatile and Unified School District by sitting full potential. distancing made graduates miss emonies for each class that were resilient during these unprec- shoulder to shoulder with their The Class of 2020 made history the traditional milestones of their broadcast on Tri-Valley TV and edented times will serve this year’s peers before walking across the this past weekend instead as the senior year like prom and an in- streamed online. After the final graduates well throughout their stage and receiving their diplomas. district’s first high school seniors person commencement ceremony. ceremony aired May 29, PUSD entire lives. The Pleasanton Week- Group photos, bear hugs and to graduate during a pandemic. Approximately 1,200 seniors families and the greater Tri-Valley ly knows the Class of 2020 will joyful kisses from proud parents With the arrival of novel coro- graduating from Amador Valley, community viewed a dazzling prevail and wishes the best of luck would complete a community navirus (COVID-19) in the U.S. Foothill and Village high schools array of fireworks set off at the to them. Q

Amador Valley High School

Taha Abdullah Harshitha Bachina Aditya Bhaskar Kenzo Cabiluna Daphne Cheng Owen Crosby Elise Elizalde Logan Adams Ryan Bailey Alyssa Bierdeman Elaine Cai Neha Chenna Alyssa Dai Do Hyun Eun Sanjana Addanki Austin Baker Daniel Bitaiwaz Sandra Cai Manan Chhabra Aysheta Das Cal Ewanich Armaan Ahluwalia Meher Bal Sage Bohner Sophia Cabiluna Henry Chi Pranav Datta Monique Fallis Junghyun Ahn Nikkita Bandack Ayumi Bonev Dominic Candiloro Matteus Chih Kaleb Dawit Amy Fan Arun Ahuja Sarah Banholzer Ryan Bonitz Landon Candler Sreenvitha Chikati Reina Dayrit Rachel Fan Mehmet Aktas Calvin Barbounis Jake Borges Violette Caridis Shriya Chittapuram Anisha De Keoni Federico David Alber Thomas Barbounis Anastasia Bortsvadze Adam Carper Eunice Choi Daniel Dejarnatt Tanner Fehrmann Estefanni Alcaraz Flores Cole Bartolo William Bosse Katherine Carroll Sean Choi Erin DeLong Landon Felton Kristina Allard Isaac Bauman Dorothy Bostaph Kenlyn Cashion Rahat Choudhury Kosar Delsimhashemi Mason Fenzel Declan Alsup Alexis Bayani Megan Bouchard Jocelyn Castro Nathaniel Chuakay Michael DeLucia Olivia Ferrari Garrett Alsup Usukhbayar Bayarsaikhan Nathan Boyce Kyle Cavanaugh Anna Chuang Ariana Deng Kinsey Ferrera Ishaan Alva Griffin Bean Owen Boyce Giordano Cerutti David Chung Ben Karsten Deriquito Taylor Fields Rodrigo Alvarez Seth Beebe Michael Boyle Carly Chabrier Brett Ciraulo Haley DeVor Jacob Fineberg Sahil Anand Jack Bell Cameron Brace Chinmayee Chalamalasetti Cecily Cliff Marley Diligent Chloe Fitzmyers Ariana Anayat Gregory Belleville Mikal Bronnenberg Dylon Chan Chad Cliff Fuat Dinc Madison Fleshman Logan Anderson Gabrielle Benton Savanna Bronson Samantha Chan Courtney Cochran Whitney Dishman Kaitlyn Fliegel Summer Andrea Jared Beratlis Jason Brown Pranav Emily Comerford Roshaan Docking Thomas Forest Kevin Andrews Jayme Beratlis Matthew Brown Chloe Chang Cade Connors James Dormer Isabella Foster Allan Ard Rees Beresford-Howe Andrew Brubeck Timothy Chang Mariah Coolidge Tom Dote Isabella Fragomeli Akhil Arunachalam Preston Bernardi Thomas Burnett Bethany Chase Kory Cooper Yuwei Dou Amanda Francken Trevor Asbery Akshar Bhagat Roman Burr Jarque Brian Chen Conner Copenhagen Yunxin Du Rachel Franklin Ramya Ayyagari Parth Bhagwat Eric Burton Helen Chen Jahaira Cordero Madeline Dutra Grace French Thomas Babati Manogya Bharathula Maxwell Buscheck Lynn Chen Pablo Cortes Emma Dzuban Eric Fried

RYAN J. DEGAN MIKE SEDLAK Amador Valley High school celebrated grad season with a banner displaying the names of all A large fireworks show was launched into the Pleasanton skies from the fairgrounds last Friday graduating seniors. Here, teachers and administrators show support for students during the night to celebrate this year’s graduates. school’s drive-thru cap/gown pickup event. Page 14 • June 5, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly COVER STORY

Amador Valley High School

Mizuho Fukuda Olivia Hwang Timothy Gallagher Tammy Islas Jerry Gap Vasudha Iyer Gabriella Garcia Cassandra Jacob Marcus Garcia Hannah Jacob Arnav Garg Alexandra Jagoe Jash Garish Jay Jeng Natalie Gatzke Tee Jeng Carolyne Geng Nolan Jetter Ivan Gerasimov Lyle Johnson Carsyn Gilbert Aishni Jolly Nolan Gill Claire Jonaris Jessica Gillette Allison Jones Loic Gillis Kyle Jordan Caroline Gjerde Max Jorgenson David Gjerde Sophie Judge Megan Gofron Paige Kadel Antonia Gomez Meghana Kaipa Duhita Gondhalekar Siddharth Kaipa Rena Gong Sruthi Kalavacherla Julia Gonsman Riya Kalbag Jeremy Goodwin Shreyas Kallingal Rosa Gorel-Wong Apurva Kannu Risa Gough Carter Kapp Camryn Gray Karadakal Jack Gray Kacper Kardasz Bryan Green Manas Asokan Karingal Sarah Green Mia Karlsson Megan Greer Rishi Kaul Zoe Grell Vikranth Keerthipati Sofia Griffen Matthew Kenning Chauncey Griffin Arman Keshavarz Isla Grist on Arjun Khetrapal MIKE SEDLAK Mikayla Guevara Divya Kilari Amador Valley High School, like its crosstown counterpart, held a virtual graduation ceremony — a prerecorded video event broadcast last Priya Gundapu Jacob Kim Friday that featured administrator and student speakers, verbal recognition of each graduate and musical performances such as this ensemble. Anjali Gupta Joshua Kim Rohan Gupta Minzae Kim Rachel Lemmon Nora Manger Alexander Moirano Amogh Prajapati Kevin Shi Zoe Hailstone Andrew King Javan Leong Lily Manos Phoebe Monette Krishnamitra Prakash Sophia Shiblaq Ryan Haley Meghann Klein Kennedy Leong Joshua Mansfield Michael Montano Devika Prasanth Madeline Shimy Maxwell Hammond Zane Kolia Justin Lewman Austin Martin James Moon Elsa Pratt Brian Shin Alexander Harper Nick Korshak Ann Li Ana Martinez Erik Moore Alexander Prevost Vansh Shrivastava Kyla Harris Elizabeth Kostalnick David Li Nathaniel Martinez Sophia Moore Achint Pushkarna Victor Shu Hannah Hart Julian Koste Jeremy Li Tyler Martinez Victoria Moore Rishabh Raj Jayden Silva Victoria Hartig Nathaniel Kragen Mona Xuan Li Maria Martinez-Teller Angel Morales Kadin Rajabali Julia Simmons Lauryn Hedges Leah Kreizenbeck Naomi Lim Jeremy May Havin Morris Ashwin Rajagopalan Delfina Simms Robert Heeter Samantha Krier Sayli Limaye Isabella Mayo Berrydal Moshe Ryan Rajesh Ronak Singamsetti Ethan Hennessy Ronit Krovidi Cindy Lin Aidan McCarthy Katherine Mudge Sanjith Rajesh Aayush Singh Andrew Herron Sofia Krulevitch Ella Lindstrom Emma McClure-Carney Rishav Mukherjee Maria Raju Archita Singh Joseph Herz Aditya Kurkut Ryan Liou Nathan McGinty Srikar Munukutla Mathew Raju Rishav Singh Skylar Heskett Laurentine Kurth Xinyun Liu Aidan McIntyre Caroline Murphy Jazmine Ramanathan Tanroop Singh Shelby Hicks Annika Laberge-Shusterman Maria Lizarraga Michael McMasters Catherine Murphy Isaiah Ramos Swetha Sirupa Allan Hillman Andrew Laksana Jacob Lovell Paige Medinas Valentine Murphy Amrutha Ravi PalaniappanVijay Jackson Hilton Josephine Lam Jessica Luan Aditya Mehta Nithilan Muruganandham Balakumaran Ravikumar Sithambaram Emma Hodges Kiani Landel Donovan Lucente Richa Mehta Kaitlyn Nanney Sonia Rawat Sujit Sivadanam Rachel Hogarty Jacob Lawrence Curtis Luong Jennifer Mei Narayanan Kaleb Real Claire Skinner Jack Hollmeyer Marco Lazzarato Jefferey Lydick Paige Melby Charlotte Nazareno Joseph Recupero Jordan Snook Matthew Hong Dongkun Lee Madison Lynch Aisha Mendonca-Kamath Gerianna Nazareno Emma Reddy Jasen Soares ZoonGi Hong Elisabeth Lee Mary Machi Victor Mendoza Joseph Nazareno Katherine Reedy Sydney Soares Evan Hoopes Hoyin Lee Katelyn Mackin Cinthya Mercado Daniel Nery Megan Reilly Annika Sodergren Samuel Hopkins Jessica Lee Matthew Mackirdy Kelly Meyrath Garrett Newkirk Steven Ren Elan Solomon Maxwell Huang Kevin Lee Srinidhi Madathanapalli Emma Millerick Benjamin Nguyen Max Ribovich Talisa Solorzano Susanna Huang Mackenzie Lee Lindsey Maddalon Emily Milligan Maas Nijenkamp Hayden Rice Lauren Song Devin Hugh Michelle Lee Daniel Mah Kurt Lucas Mirador Charlotte Nostrand Rachel Rich Rishi Soni Julia Humphrey Robin Lee Misbah Mahmood Jocelyn Mitchell Rishab Nuguru Gabriel Rieza Lila Souza Jack Hungerford Seunghyun Lee Hened Malak Shaunak Mitra Lydia O’Brien Aynslee Roberts Matthew Soza James Hunt Gabrielle Lehrmann Joshua Mallie Sunayana Mitra Michael O’Brien Broden Rogers Jack Spinola Sean O’Sullivan Clara Rong Anurag Sridhar Kade Ogden Grace Rovere Jessica Staker Batseba Okubamichael Shantanu Roy Annalisa Stanchina Michael Steele Matthew Oler Haley Rubin Cordelia Stewart Paige Oniki Jeorgia Ruegsegger Jacob Stinson Maya Ott Corey Sabhlok Derica Su Lindsay Otto Anusha Saha Jeffrey Su Isaac Owen Harvir Sahota Kevin George Subijano Brady Pace Sai Damini Sahu Sahan Suggala Pranav Padture Louis Salvator Audrey Sulistio Vivek Pai Ellaina Samimi Kavishka Sumanasekera Anshul Panda Kevin Santero Anna Sun Neena Parikh Matthew Santoyo Megan Sun Justin Andrea Pasion Max Savin Meghna Sundar Anshu Sawkar Kunal Patel Sarayu Surapaneni Milli Patel Parth Saxena Fatima Suratwala Sachin Patel Grace Schaefer Suraj Suresh Albany Patriawan Avery Schurhoff Hannah Swain Ryan Patzer Jamie Scott John Sweeney Zoe Peterke Anagha Segar Kaitlyn Sweeney Henrik Pettersson Logan Seitz Madysyn Sweeney Ronan Pitto Lia Sendler Faith Swenson Lleyton Plattel Justin Seo Martin Tai Anica Pohray Harshika Sethi Christopher Tam Meera Poplin Pavnit Sethi Karen Tam Seena Pourzand Brett Severance Emil Tamm Kaitlin Powers Ehan Shah Yahya Tamur MIKE SEDLAK Mrinal Prabhakar Claire Shao A still photograph pulled from the Amador graduation video, showing what the presentation was like with a Nikhita Prabhu Ethan Shaw See CLASS OF 2020 school staff member reading the student’s name displayed next to a picture of the graduate. Raghav Pradeep Carson Shea on Page 16 Pleasanton Weekly • June 5, 2020 • Page 15 COVER STORY

Amador Valley High School

Aadeshvaaman Thoppae Cody Vaeth Affaan Waheed Brent Werder Ziqing Wu Simon You CLASS Jennah Tokhi Delaney Vance Alexis Waiss Charlotte Whiting Peixuan Xie Justine Yuan OF 2020 Marin Tollefsen Shreya Vashishtha John Walder Derek Whitworth Junxuan Xing Darren Yuen Erik Tomonari Rajan Vazirani Cassiedy Walker Jones Joshua Wilner Sophia Xing Jonathan Yuen Continued from Page 15 Ryan Torres John-Chrysostom Benson Kieran Wallace Trevor Wilson Jonathan Xu Jordan Yuen Taylor Torres Shubhangi Verma Lauren Walthour Kaitlynn Winter XinYuan Xu Tahira Zafar Valeria Torres Colon Sana Vijaynathan Chieh Wang Jeffrey Wisoff Yalamanchi Nancy Zamora Caroline Tan Anna Torres-Gil Srinidhi Viswanathan Ellen Wang Benjamin Wold Gina Yang Benjamin Zeng Michelle Tan Ali Tout Diwa Vittala Ning Wang Vanessa Wolfe Lucas Yang Mahima Tanksalker Matthew Triantos Loi Vo Yining Wang Horatio Wolffe Zhenni Yang Amanda Zhang Genevieve Taylor Winston Tsai Maanuj Vora Emmaline Warner Lily Woo Valeria Yefimov Michael Zhang Mackenzie Taylor Arya Tyagi Maxim Vovenko Emma Washam Gregory Wood Jason Yet so Bingshu Zhao Jenna Thibodeau Charles Tyson Aaron Wade Elizabeth Wegrecki Richard Wu Ethan Yeung Kathy Zhong Diya Thomas Abby Unpingco Ved Wadmark Jack Wellman Shangxi Wu Sarah Yoon Sichen Zhong Evan Thomas Sanjana Utiramerur Lucas Wagerman Sophie Wells William Wu Junga Youn Daniel Zhou

Foothill High School

Matthew Aboudi Ashley Brimer Miguel Acosta Samantha Brown Tolulope Adesokan Jillian Brugaletta Avni Adhikari Jordan Bruner Adam Ahmad Mahalia Bryant Isabella Alfonso Evangelina Bull Maya Allwardt Mckenna Buntin Katherine Almy Imogen Burstein Bastan Alyasan Gabriella Burton Russell Ambrosiewicz Cole Bushner Adan Amer Lindsey Byun Faheem Amir Marisa Cala-Keck Joshua Anderson Erin-Lei Camia Gabriel Ang Ella Camp Neerav Ankem Allen Cao Kyle Armstrong Mariaellena Capaccioli Liv Aronsson Jaden Cardera Yusuf Ashraf Francesca Cardoza Arushi Avachat Jace Carlson Jaeyeon Bae Jocelyn Carter Jun Bae Allison Casey Keyana Bahadori Antonio Castillo-Baca Jena Bal Dana Chabrier Georgia Ball Atreyo Chakrabarty Kennedy Banks Gordon Chan Rebecca Banks Trinity Chang Kristen Barclay Krish Chaturvedi Violeta Barrera-Lozano Hashim Chaudhry Potkin Basseer Kenia Chavez-Hernandez Kyle Bautista Alexander Chen Courtney Aolan Chen Clare Beaudin Shannon Chen Kyle Begley Shauna Chen MIKE SEDLAK Matthew Luis Ziyang Chen The graduation ceremony also included photo collages of favorite memories submitted by graduates, such as this moment from the Foothill video. Alexander Benito Adrian Cheng Josalyn Bennett Cassidy Cheng Emma Collins Dylan D’Amico Samantha Do Dayton Gronley Diego Jaramillo Martin Bergmann William Cheng Isaiah Contois Reetinav Das Jasmine Dominguez Jessica Gudino Sarah Jiang Michael Berry Zoe Chidambaram Ayden Converse Abralin David Eric Dong Megan Guerra Darrell Jobe Megna Bhan Clarence Choi Miguel Cordero Lopez Brett Davis Andre Doty Ava Guidotti Neelay Joglekar Nandani Bhan Finlay Christensen Justin Craven Haven Decker Paige Doyle Annam Gunney Vanshaj Johar Nina Bindra Kameron Christensen Russell Crumrine Tazlina Dentinger Derek Dressler Mallika Gupte Scott Johnson Kaitlyn Blair Andre Chu Natalie Cruz Sidhi Dhawan Scott Drummond Joelle Haddad Justin Jones Lennon Blair Megan Chung Noah Cruz Logan Dickey Justin Durflinger Phaedra Hageman Zane Joseph Jacob Bolano Emilie Clark Giancarlo Curoso-Suarez Amanda Dilger Aishani Dutta Jaskaran Halait Allyson Juan Nicholas Borg Rebecca Clark Martino Curoso-Suarez Kayden Dilling Shiladitya Dutta Sarah Hallahan Noelle Jue Reema Bousaba Joshua Clinton Geffen Dagai Kaylee Dillon Elizabeth Earle Andre Hanna Jad Kachkouche Zachary Briggs Lilly Cloutier William Dai Jade Dinkel Myles Easter Benjamin Hansen Aravindsingaram Grant Eggers Andrea Harding Kannappan Garrett Emerick Esha Hariram Mihir Kant Amr Erikat Jacqueline Harris Victor Kao Enrique Esparza Kendall Harris Anika Kapai Megan Felix Taimoor Hassan Sean Kell Derek Fietz Alex Hayes Brenna Kennedy Maria Figueroa Hailey Hayes Tomas Kersulis Ariana Finney-James Soane Hegedus Auguste Kersulyte Drew Flanders Tavin Heisig Camron Khalilian Matthew Floyd Jasper Hendra Mohammad Khan Sydney Fluker Nicholas Hernan Sadia Khan Dominic Frades Diego Herrera Vicioso Claire Kim Marissa Fredericks Emily High Elizabeth Kim Amy Freericks Emily Ho Ellie Kim Anastasia Gabriel Owen Houghtelling Grace Kim Brandon Galindo Braedon House Habin Kim Vincent Galli Andrew Huang Kwansun Kim Brandon Garcia Caeli Hurst Minju Kim Melissa Garcia Ji Hyun Hwang Ye Eun Kim Mason Garofalo Nicholas Hwin Anjali Klinder Sophia Ghoddoucy Audrey Im Yuha Ko Nicholas Gibson Hrishikesh Ingale Jackson Koransky Bilal Godil Michael Isaacks Tali Koransky Thomas Goebel Sean Iwata Taran Kota Jesse Goodman Jasmijn Jaarsma Vaishik Kota Justin Goodwin Anna Jacobson Aria Koul Harini Govindarajan Nishant Jain John Kroll Samantha Gray Sean Jamali Matthew Krysler MIKE SEDLAK Monroe Griffith Nathaniel James William-Henry Ku A snapshot of the Foothill graduation video where Nadia Razi recognized graduate Mahalia Bryant. Rachel Griggs Hana Jan Aarya Kulkarni Page 16 • June 5, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly COVER STORY

Foothill High School

Manasi Kulkarni Nikolai Mollat Tiffany Rhee Sagar Kumar Myles Molnar Sofia Ricker Nadine Kurzke Melvin Monroy-Lopez Aidan Riechers Tiffany Kwok Kayleigh Montana Bryanna Rivera-Lopez Andrew Kwon Peter Montini Tyler Rocha Ava Lakey Susana Morales Anna Romo Oscar Lara Grace Moreno Emma Ross Alene Lautenschlager Zachary Moresco Chloe Rost Allison Lee Zachary Morris Dakota Ruby Jaeyoung Lee John Morse Tessa Ruiz Julia Lee Travis Muat Karyna Russo June Yong Lee Roy Mubarak Alexandra Saldana Justin Lee Lydia Muentz Lindsay Salmon Kaela Lee Lorena Muna Robin Salter Lucas Lee Dylan Munos Isabella Sanchez Michelle Lee Rahul Nadkarni Nathaniel Sanchez Taylor H. Lee Mahadev Nair Olivia Sanchez Taylor N. Lee Christopher Nakao Santiago Sanchez Timothy Lee Ajmal Nasiri Neftali Sanchez Perez Jai LeMessurier Nandhan Natarajan Kiara Sato Joseph Lemus Thomas Peter Savas Alex Li Sameer Nekrawesh Samuel Scavone Andrew Li Kenneth Ng Matthew Scheeler Annie Li Alexander Nguyen Brendan Schlegel Cindy Li Ethan Nguyen Alaina Scholhamer Zebin Li Nathan Nguyen Andrew Schulze Sarah Liggett Tina Nguyen Addie Sciammas Anthony Lin Tom Nguyen Isabella Segundo Skyler Lince Vivian Nguyen Praveen Sentha Adam Linette Ioana Nica Allen Seo Emily Lipkind Nicholas Niemiec Sharan Sethi Annie Liu Rhea Nirkondar Yash Sharma Hahnl Lo Luke Novitske Arnav Shashank Ambe Preston Lo Alyssa Orphanopoulos Molly Sheehan Wen Hsuan Ian Lo Grace Ose Alex Shen Oliver Lokhandwala Drew Pagtakhan Ibrahim Shiheiber MIKE SEDSEDLAKLAK Bryce Lombardi Isabella Pang Seungmin Shim Reese Lombardi Sonya Panwar Deborah Shin This Foothill photo collage looks back at favorite moments from high school sports. Derek Lopez Aashay Parab Hank Shirakura Jack Lund James Parisi Apoorva Shrivastava Ian Tavarez Ian Valderrama Mason Ward David Xue Menglin Luo Ryan Park Matan Shtepel Marios Tawdros Chloe VanCura Jason West Natalie Yanez Megan Ly Anisha Patel Kevin Shu Audriana Templeman Anna Vanderbilt Zoe Whelan Weibo Yang Joseph Machi Kshama Patel Suraj Shukla-Parekh Josiah Terpstra Trevor Vandermate Khamari Whisenton Alan Yao Chloe MacVicar Azfal Peermohammed Dahlia Shwan Ashley Terrell Sushant Vema Alexis Whitney Deanna Yazdy Jack Madden Cameron Pena Ophir Siman-Tov Kelly Thielen Prarthana Venkatesan Charles Wiberg Cynric Ye Kylie Maeda Cristina Perazone Noelle Simmons David Thoe Siddarth Aadi Venkatesh Mackenzie Wiedel Jad Makki Cameron Perez Erica Singh Alejandro Thompson Kumar Mitchell Williams Justin Yeh Alexander Malave Malyssa Perez Madison Singley Kyra Thordsen Emily Verbeck Zoe Williams Zachary Yeo Kathleen Maloney Rhea Phagura Sana Sinha Oliver Tildesley Karthik Vetrivelan Zachary Wilt Austin Yeung Shriya Mandepudi Kylie Pickard Joya Siu Chloe Tolari Julienne Vidal Darina Wolfe Brianna Yoritate Taylor Mangold Benjamin Pierce Ridleigh Sivo Edgar Torres Pradyun Viswanathan Davis Wollesen Jennifer Yu Saniya Manocha Julia Pilch Garrett Sockol Dylan Tran Gregory Vorobiev Andrew Wong Junghwa Yu Lilyan Marlais Nicholas Pinsonneault Hailey Sohn Tanner Treto Matthew Vu Gwyneth Wong Nathan Yu Sarah Marquie Sakkunthraj Piskala Soohyun Song Ester Tsai Samuel Wade Sarah Wong Peter Yu Daniel Tucker Amey Walimbe Andrew Wu Joel Martinez Evgeny Pobachienko Kellen Sowa Carine Zaher Kylee Martinez Yeldah Popal Shrinidhy Srinivas William Turner Ashley Wang Christopher Wu Alex Zhang Olivia Martinez-Murphy Gisselle Portillo Aidan Srouji Grace Tuttle Lindsay Wang Kristen Wu Jason Zhao Michael Marutyan Veer Pradhan Tristan St. John Lauren Twamugabo Madeleine Wang Brian Xiong Max Masajlo Tarun Prakash Carina Stacey Sophia Tzonev Nicole Wang Haicheng Xu William Zhao Niki Mashhadialireza Paul Priess Nicole Stapleton Rachel Urbina Shirley Wang Ryan Xu Allen Zhu Noelle Mattison Karen Pu Briana Starkey Monica Ureno Zhaojia Wang Warren Xu Michael Zhu Nicole May Shreya Pujari Laura Stavila Mason McCann Riley Purnell Alan Stoev Kathryn McConlogue Mohammad Rahhal Josephine Strauch Alejandra McElroy Fariba Rahman Stephen Strong Alexandra McMillin Mathi Raja Cindy Su Daniel Medina Ishana Ram Stanley Su Aden Mendoza Shyaam Ranganathan Ying-li Su Sanjay Menon Shreya Rao Nancy Sui Amanda Mero Brianna Raphael Sydney Sullivan Biliana Milenkova Shriveda Reddy Emma Swadley Aaron Millers Ellie Reding Shreyas Swaminathan Samual Miller Zoe Reid Samantha Symons Kira Minaise Alex Ren Ashleigh Takemoto Giovanni Minnite William Reni Dylan Tan Justin Mizukura Joshua Replogle Victoria Tang Cody Mocciaro Joshua Reyes Vivian Tang Arjun Mody Yoonjung Rha Zhiqi Tang Village High School

Zach Alexander Leslie Hong Kaylie Oliver Marisa Avila Justine Jung Jack Patten Madison Bailey Damien Kendrick Mckenna Pedro Isabella Banuelos Zion Laster Stephan Pouteau Ava Bice Zaire Laster Michael Rodriguez Katie Bravmann Elizabeth Lee Cesar Sabin Nathan Cho Cameron Louderback Julian Sanchez Darius Dadgar Miranda Makaruk Rakeia Spencer Brandt Ellis Angelo Mangabay Tyler Stewart Jessa Eschen Kenen Martinez Emmy Swyers Angelina Flanders Mailyna Mayate Ashlyn Tinay Sarah Griffin Tyler McKee Rally Truro-Allee RYAN J. DEGAN Beatrix Haase Jacob Morse Jazmin Zamora Village High School staff and administrators maintained safe social-distancing by handing out graduation Hasseeb Hashimi Nate Muzac Runzhi Zhang diplomas at a special drive-thru event. Pleasanton Weekly • June 5, 2020 • Page 17 Congratulations, Graduates! WE ARE PROUD TO SHARE IN THE EXCITEMENT OF YOUR GRADUATION

Chad And Cecily Cliff Lisa Marie DeFeo AMADOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ Derek Dressler Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science degree Congratulations to our graduates, FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL in Biomolecular Engineering with a minor Chad and Cecily Cliff. We are so in Bioinformatics. With a heart for service and leadership, excited to see where life leads you You’ve been our pride and joy from the Derek relished his high school experience. both. With COVID-19, you have had moment you were born. He was active in eight clubs plus We the to face one of life’s biggest challenges Over the years you have brought so much People this year. He competed in Track right out of the gates. How you happiness through your accomplishments & Field and Marching Band for all four bounce back and what you do from big and small. You’ve shown how loving, years, serving as Drum Major for the last here will pave the road for your smart, strong and talented you are. three. He was honored to be Foothill’s future. We couldn’t be prouder of you No matter how far you go or wherever life Student Board Member to the PUSD; both. Love, Mom and Dad. leads, we’ll always be beside you with love President of SIAC; Freshman, Sophomore Cecily will attend Boise State in the fall and pride. Congratulations! and Junior Class Presidents; and the and Chad will be attending UC Davis. Dad, Mom, Bob Student Body President this year.

Tavin Heisig Julia Gonsman FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL Taylor Kang AMADOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL We’re incredibly proud of you as you THE KING’S ACADEMY Julia has played soccer for over 13 graduate and move on to your next To our dearest daughter Taylor and years, beginning at Rage ECNL and adventure at The Citadel! Beyond the Class of 2020 — Congratulations eventually moving to Mustang ECNL. your accomplishments as a student to you!! We are so proud of all While on the varsity soccer team and as an athlete, we’re most proud of your accomplishments and we during her four years at Amador Valley of your strong character, kind heart, can’t wait to see what you all will High School, she was recognized as an dedication, and desire to help others. accomplish next! Reach for the stars! NCS Scholar Athlete and earned EBAL You’ve weathered these unforeseen You are resilient, you have persevered recognition every year. Julia ended challenges to your senior year with and you will do great things! We love her high school career at Amador as such maturity, grace, and patience. you to the moon and back and all the co-captain, where she led her team to We’re going to miss you when you’re way to Sesame Street!! the NCS semi-final. She is excited to away, but we’re excited for you! Love Mom, Dad, Natalie, Matthew continue playing at UC Berkeley! Love, Mom, Dad, and Derek and Teddy XO

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Emma Loll Giovanni Minnite UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL Garrett Newkirk Emma, I’m so very proud of this lovely, AMADOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL intelligent, funny young lady and am honored Giovanni, we’re so proud of the young to call her my daughter. She set out on her man that you have become! You’ve Congratulations Garrett! We are so proud journey at UC Davis with a full 4-year plan in set goals in academics and sports and of you, proud of your successes in school, 2016. Along the way she has been a four year have achieved them. The road has not gymnastics but mostly because of the officer of Kappa Alpha Theta, Zeta Nu Chapter. been easy, but you have succeeded young man you’re becoming. You have She studied a summer semester at University of so much to offer with your gentle nature, because of your perseverance and Glasgow, Scotland, all while maintaining stellar empathy for others and kindness from grades. She graduates, June 12, with a B.S. in hard work. You have what it takes your heart. You came into our lives letting Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior (Magna within yourself to do great things in us learn and grow with you. Do what you Cum Laude) and B.A. in Spanish (Highest life. We cannot wait to watch your love and follow your heart, share your Honors). I love you, my little pumpkin, and future unfold at Cal Poly and beyond! know you will continue to make your mark in love. Enjoy life! this world. We love you, Dad, Mom, Sophia, & We love you T.SS.M. Love, Momma Matteo Dad, Mom and Auntie

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Riley Purnell Kelsey Shinn FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE -Eleanor Roosevelt As you move on to your next You started as a freshman walk-on adventure, always remember the gifts to the crew team and finished as the that you and you alone bring to this team captain and all-WCC rower on world. full scholarship. You have excelled in Congratulations, Class of 2020! the classroom and on the water and And never forget that your family’s have matured into an adult ready to From all of us at the Pleasanton love and pride are always with you. take on the world. Your family is very Weekly, we wish you all the best ConGRADulations! proud. in your future endeavors. y Mom & Dad y Great job Kelsey!!

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While Valley ART ONLINE Online art classes Humane Society remains closed for ages 5-10 using art materials during shelter-in-place, they from home. June 9 and 11, 9:30 are coordinating adoptions by a.m. $15 per week. Visit www. appointment with approved Malhi Trucking livermorearts.com. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT adopters. Contact info@ File No.: 569473 DIGITAL AUDITIONS FOR ROMEO VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY/E. SCHOLZ valleyhumane.org. The following person doing business as: & JULIET Las Positas College Malhi Trucking, 5122 Golden Road, Apt. 12, Department of Theater Arts will Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda, be accepting submissions for open 19-28. Adults $25, 18 and under of both the trustees and staff, the is hereby registered by the following auditions. For more information, $10. Register at alamedacountyfair. PUSD meetings have been updated owner: BNM Trucking, Inc., 5132 Golden contact tlish@laspositascollege. com. to “virtual” instead of in-person. Road, Apt. 12, Pleasanton, CA 94566. This Visit www.pleasantonusd.net. 995 Fictitious Name business is conducted by BNM Trucking, edu. Statement Inc. a Corporation. Registrant has not yet Government PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL begun to transact business under the MEETINGS After canceling this Discover Chiropractic fictitious business name listed herein. Fundraising FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT week’s regular meeting due to the Signature of Registrant: Bhupinder Singh, SUN’S OUT FUN’S OUT-VIRTUAL Meetings File No.: 568898 curfew order, the next Pleasanton President. This statement was filed with F RUN The following person doing business UN Benefiting Sunflower Hill, PUSD BOARD MEETINGS The next City Council regular meeting is the County Clerk of Alameda on March 10, a local nonprofit that supports as: Discover Chiropractic, 39284 Paseo 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly, March 20, June regular meeting of the Pleasanton scheduled for June 16 at 7 p.m. — Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538, 5, 12, 19.) adults with developmental Unified School District Board of expected to be held virtually due to County of Alameda, is hereby registered disabilities, the Fun Run has been Trustees has been changed to next the pandemic and related shelter by the following owner: Hans Freerick Fire Tool adapted virtually as a 5K run or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Thursday (June 11). At the request order. Visit cityofpleasantonca.gov. Chiropractic Corporation, 39284 Paseo walk. The event will run from June Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538. This File No.: 569229 business is conducted by Hans Freericks The following person doing business Chiropractic Corporation, a Corporation. as: Fire Tool, 18562 Carmel Drive, Castro Registrant began transacting business Valley, CA 94546, County of Alameda, Cavanaugh achieves Eagle Scout under the fictitious business name is hereby registered by the following listed herein January 6, 2005. Signature owner: Matthew A. Thau, 102 Arroyo of Registrant: Hans Freericks, CEO. This Drive, Danville, CA 94526. This business Project restores trailer for Amador marching band statement was filed with the County is conducted by Matthew A. Thau, an Clerk of Alameda on February 25, 2020. Individual. Registrant began transacting BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI and documenting the project. (Pleasanton Weekly, March 6, 13, 20, June business under the fictitious business Kyle John Cavanaugh has This fall, Cavanaugh is planning 5, 2020.) name listed herein January 3, 2002. achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. to study mechanical engineering Signature of Registrant: Matthew A. Thau, Tri-Valley Speech Therapy Owner. This statement was filed with the He is a member of Troop 948, at the University of San Diego. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT County Clerk of Alameda on March 3, sponsored by the GraceWay He hopes to start his own com- File No.: 568632 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly,March 20, June The following person doing business as: Church. pany one day and make what he 5, 12, 19, 2020.) Tri-Valley Speech Therapy, 7596 Driftwood Cavanaugh just graduated from is passionate about accessible to Way, Pleasanton, CA 94588, County of NorCal Placement Agency Amador Valley High School, where other people. Kyle is the son of Alameda, is hereby registered by the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT he was on the leadership team for Wendy and Brian Cavanaugh of following owner: Brenna Donovan, 7596 File No.: 569476 Driftwood Way, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This The following person doing business as: its marching band. He enjoys hik- Pleasanton. business is conducted by Brenna Donovan, NorCal Placement Agency, 3321 Rosada ing, camping, music and science, To earn the rank of Eagle Scout, an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun Court, Pleasanton, CA 94588, County loves spending time outdoors, and a Scout must be active in his to transact business under the fictitious of Alameda, is hereby registered by the goes camping and backpacking troop, demonstrate leadership, business name listed herein. Signature following owner: Emal Numan, 3321 whenever he can. earn 21 badges including of Registrant: Brenna Donovan, Owner. Rosada Court, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This This statement was filed with the County business is conducted by Emal Numan, an He enjoyed volunteering at Kids in the areas of citizenship, camp- Clerk of Alameda on February 18, 2020. Individual. Registrant has not yet begun Against Hunger and had many ing, communications, cooking and (Pleasanton Weekly, March 6, 13, 20, June to transact business under the fictitious service opportunities through his lifesaving or emergency prepared- 5, 2020.) business name listed herein. Signature Boy Scout troop. He also played ness plus demonstrate that he lives Sequoyah Counseling Center of Registrant: Emal Numan, Owner. This trumpet in Amador Valley’s wind by the principles of the Scout Oath FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT statement was filed with the County File No.: 569212 Clerk of Alameda on March 10, 2020. ensemble, which performed at and the Scout Law. The candidate The following person(s) doing business (Pleasanton Weekly, March 20, June 5, 12, Carnegie hall in New York in 2018 must also plan, develop and pro- as: Sequoyah Counseling Center, 21168 19, 2020.) and the Midwest Clinic in Chicago vide leadership in a service project Redwood Rd., #100A, Castro Valley, CA Superfly Wheels, Inc. this past December. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO benefiting a religious institution, 94546, County of Alameda, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT For his Eagle Scout project, Kyle John Cavanaugh of Troop 938 school or community group. registered by the following owner(s): File No.: 568969 Cavanaugh restored the flatbed has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Anyone interested in joining Jeffrey E. Klippenes, 25295 Palomares The following person doing business as: Road, Castro Valley, CA 94552; Jacqueline Superfly Wheels, Inc., 537 Main Street, trailer for the Amador marching any level of Scouting can contact R. Klippenes, 25295 Palomares Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda, band, leading about 16 volun- and replacing the wood boards. the Twin Valley District executive Castro Valley, CA 94552. This business is hereby registered by the following teers in stripping the rust off the It took about four days of manual Matt Lindberg at matt.lindberg@ is conducted by Jeffrey E. Klippenes; owner: Superfly Wheels, Inc., 537 Main frame, repainting it, rewiring it, labor and many more in planning scouting.org. Q Jacqueline R. Klippenes, a Married Couple. Street, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business Registrant(s) began transacting business is conducted by Superfly Wheels, Inc., a under the fictitious business name(s) listed Corporation. Registrant began transacting herein December 12, 1980. Signature of business under the fictitious business Print or online subscription starts at only $5 /month Registrant(s): Jacqueline R. Klippenes; name listed herein November 26, 2019. VERY Jeffrey E, Klippenes, LMFT. This statement Signature of Registrant: Tim Cortez, Visit: PleasantonWeekly.com/join was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda President. This statement was filed with on March 3, 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly, REAL the County Clerk of Alameda on February March 13, 20, June 5, 12, 2020.) 26, 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly, March 20, June 5, 12, 19, 2020.) LOCAL #PressOn Call (925) 600-0840 for assistance with your legal advertising needs. NEWS

Page 20 • June 5, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly SUMMER SEASON IS HEATING UP! Real Estate THIS COULD BE THE TIME TO SELL. OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

HOME SALES

This week’s data represents homes sold during March 3170 Gulfstream Street S. Xie to B. & V. Bayana 9-27. for $1,220,000 STUNNING FULL REMODEL IN DEL PRADO 1681 Holly Circle A. Madhavan to H. & D. Tang for Pleasanton $1,052,000 5567 Baldwin Way H. Rajan to Mehra Trust for 2934 Lethbridge Court Rhodes Family Trust to R. $842,000 & J. Lyer for $1,235,000 113 Barias Place Kontech Usa Inc to Everts Trust 8107 Moller Ranch Drive 42186 Palm Ave for $1,079,000 Developers LLC to J. & J. Chen for $1,265,000 1166 Blanc Court S. Minard to J. & J. Lemmer for 3371 Muscat Court Duffy Trust to S. & Y. Song for $990,000 $1,003,000 2717 Camino Casa Buena Breitzman Trust to H. & 3647 Platt Court S. & D. Dumas to N. & S. Pidugu S. Lee for $1,381,000 for $950,000 2392 Corte De La Jara M. & S. Garrison to M. & J. 763 Saint John Circle Brent Trust to P. & A. Kerber Bechwati for $1,075,000 for $1,457,500 5553 Corte Sonora Escobar Living Trust to B. & J. 1521 Via Di Salerno J. & R. Albers to H. & K. Fugate for $1,410,000 Grewal for $3,148,000 2392 Corte De La Jara, Pleasanton 17 Fairway Lane Plummer Family Trust to D. & R. Holmes for $1,460,000 Dublin 4 BD, 3 BA, 2012 SF on .23 Acre. 3732 Florian Street L. Dontuboyina to S. & S. Ng 8799 Augusta Court Amador Family Trust to M. & À>˜`˜iÜŽˆÌV i˜]L>Ì Ã]«>ˆ˜Ì]yœœÀÃ] for $1,060,000 Q. Meskienyar for $970,000 wÝÌÕÀiÃ]Ì>˜ŽiÃÃÜ>ÌiÀ i>ÌiÀ° 4162 Garibaldi Place K. & B. Eggers to Y. & X. 2351 Carbondale Way A. Cheng to Robson Homes Wang for $910,000 for $1,065,000 >ˆ˜iÛiLi`>˜`vՏL>Ì ° 4244 Garibaldi Place B. Kirk to S. & J. Paul for 8650 Edenberry Place J. & A. Lui to W. & R. Pool sized lot. $960,000 Morales for $920,000 1850 Halcyon Court Claridge Trust to C. & S. 7689 Frederiksen Lane E. Ohare to S. Wu for Private showings only. Morgenthaler for $1,610,000 $710,000 Offered at $1,400,000 2489 Heatherlark Circle Mod & Associates Inc to 4217 Lorimer Loop J. Cao to P. & N. Karri for J. Sulisthio for $830,000 $1,040,000 5 Time Readers’ Choice Best Real Estate Team 7213 Kingston Place C. & D. Ferraro to W. & Y. 10766 Mckay Lane #138 S. Mulhollan to N. Clark Zhang for $1,090,000 for $640,000 Susan Schall 7802 Medinah Court C. Krenzin to C. & A. Shimun 7254 Mount Veeder Road P. Woo to B. & D. Yun for $1,189,000 for $1,285,000 REALTOR® CalBRE#017113497 72 Peters Avenue #72 Dekoven Living Trust to M. 11590 Reilly Court G. & H. Berg to S. & S. Rao for ÃÕÃ>˜Jv>L«Àœ«°˜iÌ 925.519.8226 CALL/TXT & Y. Wu for $460,000 $965,000 2189 Pomezia Court G. & D. Sonsino to D. & J. 11442 Winding Trail Lane Oppendike Family Trust SEE OUR LISTINGS AND SEARCH ALL HOMES FOR SALE AT Deknoblough for $1,757,500 to Hong Family Trust for $809,000 FABULOUSPROPERTIES.NET 3642 Pontina Court Callahan Trust to A. & A. 3122 Aran Way S. Akkinepally to B. & P. Jain for Garadi for $2,301,000 $880,000 4599 Shawnee Way T. Fu to S. & B. Patel for 6854 Brighton Drive R. Zugnoni to A. Morales for $560,000 $905,000 Thinking of buying or selling in 2020? CALL CINDY! 3899 Vine Street C. Bovyer to Wong Trust for 7718 Chantilly Drive F. Ye to A. & B. Krasniansky $613,000 for $630,000 JUST LISTED 1235 Vintner Way Regan Family Trust to Y. & D. 4305 Clarinbridge Circle H. & V. Thirumalai to U. Shestoperov for $1,170,000 Patel for $655,000 3036 Chardonnay Drive A. & D. Brennan to M. & 2735 Eagles Landing Court M. & T. Lai to S. & B. L. Treglown for $1,350,500 Chang for $1,400,000 652 Concord Place V. Inturi to M. & M. Akula for 6701 Elm Court Reichert Living Trust to M. & M. $550,000 Miccio for $885,000 435 Del Sol Avenue L. Patch to L. & M. Zha for 2696 Alliston Loop B. & S. Han to H. & H. Cheuk $857,000 for $1,055,000 1833 Foxswallow Circle R. & C. White to R. & K. 6890 Brighton Drive J. Ainsworth to A. & R. Nair Gogineni for $1,310,000 for $929,000 2747 Huff Drive Langenhuizen Living Trust to D. & 7836 Canterbury Lane Halluin 1992 Trust to K. & Y. Yang for $1,350,000 C. Giang for $720,000 3940 ALMA CT., PLEASANTON 5588 San Juan Way Z. Zhu to A. & P. Weisbrod for 7701 Chantilly Drive #96 D. Bonacci to Y. Xiao for Gorgeous updated 3 bed, 2 bath home in Val Vista. Move-In. Large granite kitchen $1,120,000 $630,000 open floorplan. Price $998,000. Call Cindy for an appointment: 925-963-1984. 4401 Sutter Gate Avenue A. & L. Rocha to A. & K. 4292 Clarinbridge Circle X. Luo to B. Lamranond Konada for $1,189,000 for $660,000 COMING SOON! COMING SOON! 2904 Takens Court D. Luo to M. & A. Mirhosseini 8795 Davona Drive K. & P. Micali to S. Tallaka for for $2,068,000 $870,000 6811 Vale Court T. & C. Crowe to B. & H. Yoo for 3465 Dublin Boulevard #238 R. & J. Boardman to $1,140,000 Y. & Z. Yang for $610,000 1952 Via Di Salerno K. & M. Davis to R. & P. 7149 Dublin Meadows Street #E M. Barajas to J. Neelam for $2,305,000 Chin for $632,000 3636 Woodbine Way G. Stahl to P. & S. Kona for 5920 Hillbrook Place Tjandrasuwita Family Trust $665,000 to J. & D. Kim for $860,000 3972 Alma Court Pierce Family Trust to N. & L. Chen for $1,210,000.00 7050 Lancaster Court Flipit LLC to P. & V. Tiruveedhula for $805,000 3502 MILLEFORD CT., PLEASANTON 1475 SPRING VALLEY COMMON. 637 East Angela Street Ray Trust to L. & K. Laguna Oaks - Resort style living! Livermore-Condo! Darling move in Wagerman for $1,035,000.00 7403 Oxford Circle Fox Trust to A. & D. Lewis for $615,000 approx. 3800 sq. ft. on approx. 15,000 ready 3, bed 2.5 bath condo lovely grass 3706 Angus Way Cristine Trust to K. & A. flat lot updated and ready to move in. area, community pool, parks, amazing. Lakshminarayan for $990,000 6613 Pioneer Lane #4 J. Rupp to Lazar-Vizental Trust for $617,000 Call Cindy for details. Price $510,000. Call Cindy for details. 3636 Camelot Court B. & D. Smith to R. & V. Agarwal for $1,300,000 4868 Piper Glen Terrace S. Sardella to A. & M. Bayyigit for $1,020,000 8122 Canyon Creek Circle K. Lee to S. & M. Ziaul Top Producing for $1,110,000 4957 Piper Glen Terrace Kharbanda Living Trust to Residential Specialist S. & A. Kujara for $1,270,000 Proven Track Record Of Success 4101 Cortina Court Li Family Trust to Y. Ye for $680,000 7610 Ridgeline Drive Franchi Trust to Rocha Trust for $1,555,000 3618 Dunsmuir Circle R. & R. Zimmerman to J. & 9925.963.198425.963.1984 D. Chhadwa for $1,202,000 11911 West Vomac Road K. & K. Geller to Y. & P. Wu for $1,105,000 Realtor, Notary, GRI, CDPE, [email protected] 3505 Florian Street D. Liang to H. & S. Natarajan Top Producer, Pinnacle Award for $950,000 DRE# 01307919 7700 Foothill Road M. & J. Thomason to Fuller CCaringaring PProfessionalrofessional HardworkingHardworking Trust for $2,158,000 Source: California REsource Call Cindy for all your Reall Estate needs...dhlldhd Sheh willll makek it happen for you!

Pleasanton Weekly • June 5, 2020 • Page 21 EXCLUSIVE LISTINGS FROM ARRIVE REAL ESTATE GROUP

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COMING SOON Home Remodeling Projects

with the Highest ROI One thing we’ve learned: HOME has never been more EXTERIOR PROJECTS important. If you’ve been Garage Door Replacement 98% spending a little more time at Manufactured Stone Veneer 95% Siding Replacement 76% home, and are realizing it is Deck Addition (Replacement) 76% time to make a change, I’d love Entry Door Replacement (Steel) 75% to help. While Spring has been 310 DIAMOND COURT Window Replacement (Vinyl) 73% PLEASANTON Grand Entrance (Fiberglass) 72% steady, we expect Summer to be Price: $1,270,000 Window Replacement 71% unprecedented in its demand. Deck Addition (Composite) 69% Asphalt Shingles Replacement 68% Between record-low interest NOW AVAILABLE OsB_.ddbU.Ol_BKOaObs 61% rates, canceled international Backyard Patio 55% vacations, and realizing the 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% need for slightly different home- INTERIOR PROJECTS layouts, we expect our Summer Minor Kitchen Remodel 81% market to be busier than ever. Bathroom Remodel (Midrange) 67% Universal Design Bath Remodel 63% Major Kitchen Remodel (Midrange) 62% I’m here to help. Major Kitchen Remodel (Upscale) 60% Bathroom Remodel (Upscale) 60% 4055 PEREGRINE WAY PLEASANTON 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Price: $910,000 Source: National Association of Realtors® 2019

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SOLD 3284 MONMOUTH CT $1,263,000 SOLD* 1063 INNSBRUCK ST $1,015,000 SOLD* 1079 SANDERS DR $1,104,000 SOLD 2855 JONES GATE CT $1,485,000 SOLD 4954 DRYWOOD ST $1,300,000 SOLD* 4954 DRYWOOD ST $1,300,000 SOLD 3545 BALLANTYNE DR $1,240,000 Get in touch SOLD 4338 DIAVILA AVE $1,185,000 SOLD 3466 SMOKETREE CMNS $415,000 SOLD 7629 OLIVE DRIVE $1,225,000 (925) 997-2411 PENDING* 2450 TAPESTRY WAY $1,149,000 MURTAGHREALESTATE.COM PENDING 871 DEL NORTE DR $649,000

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