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Page 2 • January 31, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly VALLEY VIEWS Introducing Elation Real Estate! BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI After 25+ years of practicing real estate and building a successful business, I finally made the leap and opened my The fantastic fun of own boutique real estate company. I am happy and proud to starting a paper introduce the official launch of Elation Real Estate! Given the consolidating trend in the market with large y the end of 1999, the East hands and say, “Tell me I’m not Bay newspaper world was dreaming.” companies swallowing others and seemingly taking over, I Babuzz: A new publication My first day of work, Jeb and felt it a good opportunity to give consumers a different was about to hit town. I heard I walked to City Hall where he choice. Our market lacks a small, boutique style luxury the talk, and then I saw the ad: introduced me to City Manager brand with all the benefits and reach of a large company, The about-to-launch Pleasanton Deborah Acosta McKeehan and Weekly was searching for a manag- explained I would be covering and we are just the ones to fill that void. ing editor. the City Council meetings. At my We are looking forward to growing the new, and soon to be, Pleasanton had charmed me first meeting I chose a seat front from the time I was growing up and center not knowing the TV30 “Pleasanton’s Best Real Estate Company” and the Elation in San Jose in the 1950s and my camera focused on that spot; after Real Estate brand. Uncle Earl owned Pinard’s Jewelers that, I sat to the side. on Main Street. I’d moved to south In my former job, I had done I am grateful to all of my wonderful clients that have made Walnut Creek in 1982, but my in- the layouts, but at the Weekly we my success possible and look forward to serving you at laws all settled in Pleasanton. have professional designers who Elation Real Estate in the future! I was not really looking for a make it fun to write as they turn job, as I was gainfully employed feature stories into works of art. I as editor at the Contra Costa Times had never worked in proximity to weeklies, five papers covering cit- advertising staff before, but now www.elationre.com ies from Walnut Creek to Benicia, I witnessed them in action, im- working at the Concord office. perative to keeping the business But still. A chance to be in on the going. ground floor of a fledgling news- From office staff to ad reps to de- paper that focused on one place. sign to tech support to editorial to Gina Piper To discover the inner workings management, the entire enterprise of Pleasanton, meet new people was, and still is, a group effort with 925.200.0202 and join other professionals in this a tangible product that residents DRE# 01201349 exciting endeavor. And its par- responded to positively. ent company, which published the Staff members have come and Palo Alto Weekly, had an excellent gone in the past 20 years, shar- reputation. I sent in my resume. ing our personal joys and sorrows My interview was soon set up as well as the work. Pleasanton with president Bob Thomas. I left has continued to evolve, some- work early to travel down Inter- times for the better (yay, Fire- state 680, stopped at the Pleas- house Arts Center!), sometimes anton Library to freshen up, then sadly (goodbye, Tully’s). Our office continued on to the Weekly’s origi- has moved down the street, across nal office on First Street right off from Richert Lumber on Sunol Bernal. Boulevard. As I was interviewing, a deliv- Twenty years ago, after we ery truck pulled up with the first proofread printouts of the pages issue of the Pleasanton Weekly — late each Wednesday, they were Vol. I, Number 1, Jan. 28, 2000. driven with the computer disk to Everyone rushed out to ooh and the printers. Today they are sent aah over this product of many electronically. months’ efforts. Within minutes, The staff now also posts news community members were stop- continually online, with a daily ping by to view the edition and Express edition delivering head- Norwegian Cruise Line offer congratulations. lines to readers’ email inboxes. I Eventually we settled back down currently work part-time as the You’re Invited! to the interview, and editor Jeb editor of the Tri-Valley Life arts and Bing stopped in for a while, too. entertainment section. Thursday, February 6 | 6:00pm - 6:30pm As Bob explained the mission and But the excitement has never talked about all things Pleasanton, abated as each week a delivery Your Local Travel Agency — Expedia CruiseShipCenters in Pleasanton — I was hooked. I wanted this job! truck pulls up in front of the of- and Norwegian Cruise Line Expert Tracey Brown cordially invite you to our CRUISE NIGHT. I wanted to help provide the dy- fice and stacks of the latest edition Learn about how Norwegian’s latest cruise ship innovations and entertainment namic, idyllic city of Pleasanton of the Pleasanton Weekly, hot off can provide the best vacation experiences for the whole family. with the best possible newspaper. the press, are delivered. Q Soon I had a second interview Editor’s note: Dolores Fox Ciardelli with Bob and Jeb, and provided is Tri-Valley Life editor for the We’ll share the hottest destinations and itineraries and explore more samples of my work and Pleasanton Weekly. Her column, how you can get the best value for cruising. references. The offer letter came “Valley Views,” will appear in the late on a Saturday, and I rushed paper on the second and fourth Exclusive Onboard Savings, Raffle, Expedia Extras and so much more. to thrust it into my husband’s Fridays of the month. SPACE IS LIMITED, RSVP TODAY About the Cover The Pleasanton Weekly celebrates its 20th anniversary this week; our first (925) 621-8822 edition published Jan. 28, 2000. Check out a collage of our favorite cover 4811 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton pages from the past two decades, inside on Pages 12-13. 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Page 4 • January 31, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Measure P asks Livermore voters to JDEDZ back The Pleasanton City Council is decide fate of downtown hotel scheduled to take up the revised Johnson Drive Economic Devel- Centerpiece of city’s redevelopment plan hangs in the balance on March ballot opment Zone during its regular meeting next Tuesday evening. BY RYAN J. DEGAN to the Bankhead Theater on the east Plan” initiative scheduled to appear conference space, a bar/lounge area, Sent back for more environ- ith the presidential pri- side of Livermore Avenue. on the citywide ballot in November. fitness room, pool and a fully or par- mental review after a lawsuit, maries stealing most One facet of the lengthy and com- For many voters, the Measure P tially public rooftop deck area cov- the JDEDZ represents the policy headlines for the upcom- plex downtown debate, at its most election on March 3 is seen as a way ering a total area of approximately and regulatory project that would W lay the foundation for bringing ing March election, a years-long basic a Yes vote on Measure P would to endorse either the city’s downtown 70,000 square feet. a Costco store, two new hotels battle over the future of downtown approve the downtown hotel agree- redevelopment plan (a Yes vote) or The approval of the hotel agree- and other businesses to the north Livermore will have at least one ment while a No vote would deny the alternate concept introduced last ment — to be developed by Presidio side of town near the I-580/I-680 aspect resolved with Measure P on that project proposal to leave the summer (a No vote) — through the Co. and operated by AC Marriott interchange. the ballot. property available for other rede- lens of the hotel location. Hotels — has brought significant City staff says the new “revised Placed on the ballot after a citi- velopment or even remaining as an Measure P will be decided by a debate at City Council meetings final supplemental environmental zen-submitted referendum petition, open parking lot. simple majority. and other gatherings in Livermore impact report” is ready to go, Measure P specifically relates to a The formal opposition campaign Proposed for 2205 Railroad Ave., due to it being the centerpiece of recommending its approval along development agreement with a ho- disagrees with the hotel location and the project locating the downtown Livermore’s long-desired downtown with the rest of the JDEDZ pack- telier approved by the Livermore size under the city’s plan, preferring hotel next to the Bankhead calls redevelopment age. The Planning Commission agreed, endorsing the updated City Council last summer that would an alternate hotel concept for the for a three-story hotel consisting of Soon after the council approved JDEDZ package on Dec. 11. advance the city’s plan to place a yet- west side of Livermore Avenue that is between 125-135 rooms, approxi- The council meeting is sched- unnamed “wine country hotel” next key to the opponents’ “Central Park mately 1,400 to 2,000 square feet of See MEASURE P on Page 7 uled to start at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 4) at the Pleasanton Civic Center, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Supervisor Mental health talk candidates Las Positas College on Tues- day is set to host a lecture and Q&A session with Dr. Shashank debate V. Joshi, a mental health expert and Stanford University profes- Bacon, Hernandez, sor, speaking on the topic, “Pro- moting Mental Health in School Wieckowski share ideas Settings.” at Weekly forum Joshi is the training director and director of school mental BY RYAN J. DEGAN health services in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry The race to replace retiring Al- at Stanford Children’s Health. ameda County District 1 Supervisor The speaker event featuring Scott Haggerty heated up last week Joshi will run from 7-8:30 p.m. when three of the four elected of- Tuesday (Feb. 4) in LPC’s Mertes ficials vying for the position took Center for the Arts, Main The- to the debate stage to talk the finer ater, Building 4000, in Livermore. points of regional governance at a There is no charge for admission. candidate forum in Livermore. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. RSVP by PUSD this Sunday at alanhufoundation. Rendering of the new E10 campus planned at the Donlon Elementary site, as seen from Denker Drive. The new Presented by the Pleasanton org. campus would be for grades 4-5 only, while the current Donlon school would be redesigned as K-3. Weekly, the Livermore Valley Cham- The event is presented by Alan ber of Commerce and Livermore In- Hu Foundation and LPC Psychol- divisible, the public forum brought ogy Club in partnership with Lyra Board OKs Donlon redesign plans candidates together at Granada High Ghose of Stanford Medicine. School in Livermore on Jan. 23 to Site to split into separate K-3, 4-5 schools discuss some of the most pressing ‘Screenagers’ sequel issues facing the local community Axis Community Health BY JULIA BAUM spokesman Patrick Gannon told lunch area will be housed in two and wider county such as homeless- is hosting three, free Tri-Valley The Pleasanton Unified School the Weekly that the new school other structures. ness, traffic congestion, public trans- showings of “Screenagers NEXT District Board of Trustees unani- will increase the entire site’s ca- All of the buildings will be portation, infrastructure and the Bay CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for mously approved a design pacity to approximately 1,200 one story but some rooflines Area housing crisis. Stress Resilience,” a sequel to the scheme on Tuesday night for students. will be raised in certain areas to A contest that at least in recent film “Screenagers: Growing up in the new fourth/fifth grade school Conceptual renderings pre- break up the elevation and add history has not been hotly contested the Digital Age” that examines the that’s being planned on part of sented by staff Tuesday evening visual interest. The E10 Elemen- — Haggerty has run unopposed in science behind teens’ emotional the Donlon Elementary School show the new school will face tary School Committee, com- five of his past six elections — the challenges and the interplay of social media. site. the corner of Denker Drive and prised of PUSD staff and Donlon field is deep this year with four ex- “The NEXT CHAPTER provides Since December 2018, the Payne Road, on the backside of families and neighbors, worked perienced elected officials running solutions and tools that can be trustees and administrators have the existing Donlon property, with Campbell-based Sugimura for the seat. useful for youth and adults alike. developed plans and a $49.5 and will be separated by a large Finney Architects (SFA) to come Those candidates campaigning Skills for resilience can truly make million budget for a separate site playfield. up with the E10 design plan. for the 1st Supervisorial District are a difference in people’s lives,” said at Donlon — currently called Five buildings will be con- Some modifications were Fremont City Councilman Vinnie Emma Gil, certified health educa- “E10,” as the district’s 10th el- structed including three class- based on that feedback, like Bacon, Dublin Mayor David Hau- tion specialist with Axis. ementary campus — that will rooms buildings with shared adding physical education space bert, Dublin City Councilwoman The first showing is next exclusively serve about 500 stu- collaborative spaces, counsel- with a changing room for spe- Melissa Hernandez and State Sen. Wednesday (Feb. 5) at 6:30 dents in grades 4-5. ing offices and a staff lounge. cial day classroom students, as Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont), who p.m. at the Firehouse Arts Cen- ter in downtown Pleasanton. The existing Donlon school Administrative offices and stu- well as the placement of cer- is being termed out at the state level. Registration requested; RSVP will convert to a K-3 school dent services such as a library tain facilities and services. The The district includes Livermore, at www.eventcombo.com with a projected enrollment and media center, multipurpose (search for “Screenagers NEXT of about 700 students. PUSD room, music room, and covered See DONLON on Page 6 See DEBATE on Page 8 CHAPTER”). Q Pleasanton Weekly • January 31, 2020 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Meet the candidates for Zone 7 Board of Directors Three incumbents, two challengers vying for trio of seats on March 3 election ballot BY JULIA BAUM clean, safe drink- the Chain of Lakes,” Quigley said. Tri-Valley voters will decide how ing water.” Green “Those are two current pieces of to fill three seats on the Zone 7 holds a master’s landscape that we have the ability Water Agency Board of Directors in civil engineer- to put more water in.” from among five candidates in the ing from Stanford The network of non-vehicular upcoming March 3 primary election. University, and trails along the Arroyo Mocho and The top three candidates with the also sits on the Del Valle that connect Livermore, most votes will win the seats out- city of Pleasan- Pleasanton and Dublin, and se- right; there will be no runoff election. ton’s Committee Hugh Bussell Sandy Figuers Laurene Dick Quigley Angela curing funding for various water The at-large positions representing on Energy and Green Ramirez projects are just a few of the items Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore the Environment. Holmes that Quigley said he’s proud to have for four-year terms are currently If elected, Green said she will wise water use. eight years has changed dramatically helped lead or support while on filled by directors Angela Ramirez make informed decisions about Unlike Green, Bussell wants to from outside forces, and because I’ve the board. Quigley also sits on the Holmes, Dick Quigley and Sandy things like potable reuse — better “see more of an exploration” of re- been on the board so long, I’m able Zone 7 administrative and finance Figuers, each of whom is running for known as the process of recycling cycling water; he also said flood to see some of the background of committees. re-election. Two challengers are on wastewater for potable use, which control management and water what these changes are being driven Ramirez Holmes, who served as the ballot as well: Laurene Green and Green said doesn’t have “the scien- storage would be top priorities of by, and some of the potential good president a little more than a year Hugh Bussell. tific assurance I’d like to see, so I’m his, though maintaining good rela- points and pitfalls that are occurring ago, joined the board after being Zone 7 was also set to hold an elec- not convinced right now” — as well tionships with various stakeholders from these changes,” Figuers said. elected in 2012. The Pleasanton tion for a fourth board seat, a special as flood control management and should also receive attention. “I can understand the internal resident owns a campaign consult- two-year term to complete the rest water storage. “Our No. 1 interest is making workings of the basin as well as ing firm, serves on the ad hoc, of an unexpired term left vacant by Particularly, Green shared her sure we supply clean water to resi- understand the internal workings of finance and liaison committees, and a midterm resignation last year. But concerns about PFAS, which are dents and that we’re looking out for the State Water Project” that Zone 7 is also well known for her nonprofit Director Michelle Smith McDonald, chemical contaminants that pose a them,” Bussell said. “We also have receives their water from, he added. work. the Dublin resident appointed by the health risk to humans and have to be sure we’re fairly allocating the “I’m the technical guy on the board. Ramirez Holmes is running for board last spring to initially fill the been detected in some local under- cost of water. People that use potable I want to remain on because you re-election and said she also will vacancy before the election, was the ground aquifers. “We need to find water have different requirements need all of these viewpoints and ask to remain on the finance com- only candidate to file for that two- the sources (of PFAS) and remove than those that we give untreated right now I’m really the only techni- mittee to “ask those tough ques- year position so it won’t appear on them, and that’s a chore in itself — water to — we need to have a fair cal guy on there.” tions and be sure the agency stays the ballot, Smith McDonald winning that’s the sort of thing I’d be propos- way of allocating those costs.” First elected in 2004, Quigley is accountable.” the term unopposed. ing,” Green said. The incumbent directors seeking another veteran of the Zone 7 board She said her “most proud project Formally known as the Alameda She also wants to expand Zone another term this year each told the who decided to give it another shot. has been the increased transparency County Flood Control and Water 7’s water capture and storage capa- Weekly that the board needs expe- “I thought about not running; I with the public” by broadcasting Conservation District, Zone 7 is a bilities, “which we not only need to rienced members with deep knowl- gave it a lot of thought, but I thought meetings on cable access television, public agency that acts as a water do but, relative to climate change, edge about Zone 7 and its history, I had unfinished business,” Quigley for example. wholesaler for water service provid- definitely need to.” needs, priorities, partnerships and told the Weekly. “There are several “I think those things have been ers in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore Bussell is a new challenger as various projects. very new and inexperienced board really critical for increasing trust and San Ramon’s Dougherty Valley well, but he might be familiar to Figuers, who has been on the members in there, really good folks, with the public as an agency, and along with providing flood protec- locals; the Livermore resident ran in board since 2008, and served 12 and ... I know how long it took me I feel that’s been a priority, my role tion in the Livermore and Amador the 2014 congressional race as the years before then in the ‘80s and to learn about water.” as a board member, and I will con- valleys. Republican challenger against Rep. ‘90s, said he brings that and decades The former board president tinue to do that, hopefully,” Ramirez Challenger Green, a hydrogeo- Eric Swalwell. Though Bussell lost of hydrogeology experience. Figuers added, “I really believe water is a Holmes said. logic engineer from Pleasanton, told that election, the tech industry pro- is the current board president and way to keep our eyes on the ball “It’s a really important piece to the Weekly that she will use her fessional said that he’s now running sits on the ad hoc, finance and water for a better quality of life,” and that ensure trust with our public but scientific expertise to “try to bring to for Zone 7 in the hopes of bringing resources committees. he wants to diversify Zone 7’s water also with our retailers,” she added. a more significant level that we have a different perspective to issues like “The water business over the last portfolio and be better prepared for “When I first came on the board, droughts. Zone 7 did not have a very good “I’ve followed the opportuni- relationship with retailers. I am very ties for storage; locally, in the val- happy to say those relationships ley, we have two opportunities, in have improved, and our regular liai- 2019 PLEASANTON my opinion — Lake Del Valle and son meetings are a piece of that.” Q WEEKLY

The PUSD trustees commended DONLON security details such as making Continued from Page 5 sure the classroom windows aren’t multipurpose room will be strate- placed too low and that the play- gically placed next to the service field can be fully closed off to Where the Client-Caregiver road to allow easy for pick up, separate the two campuses. drop off and loading during after- Measure I1 bond revenue will Relationship is Everything. hours and weekend events. fund the project, though an ad- A lot of student services like ditional $6.34 million for traffic counseling offices were also mitigation or the kids club expan- moved from the administration sion cost is not included in the area and placed by the classrooms budget at this time. The project after further input, according to now moves into design develop- Jocelyn Martinez, one of the lead ment before it will be submitted designers. for review to the Division of State “One key element that staff talk- Architect by fall. ed about was not excluding those Groundbreaking is scheduled individuals that need that extra for summer 2021, with the school help and sending them to the opening for the 2022-23 school admin, and creating this environ- year. Gannon said students may ment where everyone feels wel- need to be temporarily relocated come and it’s part of the classroom while construction is underway core,” Martinez said. “Everyone but that the district will “work to feels united, like a part of the minimize impacts for our school team.” communities.” Q

Page 6 • January 31, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Winter Pruning Classes Former Rep. Pete Stark dies Saturdays at 11 amm Legislator represented Pleasanton, East Bay during 40-year tenure in Congress Feb. 1st Citrus and avocados Feb. 8th *iÀi˜˜ˆ>Ã>˜`yœÜiÀˆ˜}à ÀÕLÃÕLà Former U.S. Rep. Fortney “Pete” Wis., Stark served and Fremont, plus parts of Oakland Stark, who represented Pleasanton in the U.S. Air and Pleasanton at the time he was Please join our own Lita Gates for an informative series of classes on Winter during parts of his four decades in Force from 1955 unseated by Eric Swalwell. pruning. Pest control, feeding and general care will also be covered during the class. No registration is necessary, but let us know if you plan to attend any or Congress, died last Friday at his to 1957 and earned Swalwell weighed in Friday night all. All classes are free. Money saving coupon and prize drawing after each class. home in Anne Arundel County, Md. a master’s degree on Stark’s death. He was 88. from the UC Berke- “Pete Stark gave the East Bay de- 2019 Tributes came in over the weekend ley’s Haas School of cades of public service as a voice in PLEASANTON 2756 Vineyard Ave. WEEKLY from government officials in remem- Business in 1960. Congress for working people,” Swal- Pete Stark brance of Stark, who was a congress- In 1963 he found- well said on Twitter. “His knowledge Pleasanton man from 1973 until January 2013. ed Security National Bank in Wal- of policy, particularly health care, 925.462.1760 “My sympathies go out to the nut Creek, which eventually had and his opposition to unnecessary Open Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm Stark family. He was such a promi- branches in several cities in Alameda wars demonstrated his deep care Sunday: 10am - 4:30pm nent voice for the communities of and Contra Costa counties and still and spirit. Our community mourns the East Bay and ably represented exists today. his loss.” www.westerngardennursery.com • facebook.com/wgnursery our interests over a lifetime of pub- Originally a Republican, Stark — A former president also praised lic service in Congress,” Pleasanton a strident opponent of the Vietnam Stark. City Manager Nelson Fialho told the War — became a Democrat. As a “Pete believed in the power of Weekly. congressman, he was often blunt, government to make a real difference Howard G. Seebach “Congressman Stark dedicated his and made controversial and some- in people’s lives. And he proved it life to defending every American’s times indelicate statements. But his for 40 years,” former President Bill Howard Seebach passed right to quality, affordable health fellow electeds said he always put his Clinton said, in part, in a statement away from heart failure care,” U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D- constituents first. Saturday. in this home at Heritage San Francisco) said in a statement. Stark represented different parts Stark is survived by his wife Deb- Estates, Livermore, CA, on “Personally and professionally, I was of the East Bay throughout his four orah, seven children, eight grand- January 23. He was 89 years proud to work with Pete to pass the decades in Congress, including parts children and two great-grandchil- old. Affordable Care Act, which stands of Pleasanton, amid different redis- dren. Memorial service details are He was born in as a pillar of health and economic tricting cycles. His district included pending. Q Germantown, PA, to Louis security in America today.” Alameda, Union City, Hayward, —Story by Bay City News Service, with and Mildred Godfrey Born Nov. 11, 1931 in Milwaukee, Newark, San Leandro, San Lorenzo Weekly editor Jeremy Walsh contributing. Seebach, the older brother of George Louis Seebach. Howard graduated from undermine the right to have a offers more parking, retail, open Wilmington (DE) Friends MEASURE P meaningful opportunity to vote on space and less dense housing than School, the University of Continued from Page 5 the Central Park Plan,” she added. the Central Park Plan. Delaware and then Cornell the hotel agreement in July 2019, “The people deserve to have an up “The wine country hotel at the University with a M.B.A. in 1960. a local group named Citizens for a or down vote on the Central Park Bankhead is the anchor for Stock- He served in the Army for six years and was honorably Livermore Central Park opposed to Plan without a conflicting develop- men’s Park which enabled the suc- discharged as Captain and Commanding Officer of a Basic the city’s hotel plan started a refer- ment agreement that muddies the cess of the entire downtown proj- Training Unit in Fort Hood, TX. While in Germany, he endum petition seeking to overturn waters.” ect,” added Asa Strout, co-manager served as 2nd Lieutenant, Company Commander, 510th the decision. Opponents claim that not only of Unify Livermore — a resident Tank Battalion, 5th Corp. It was in Germany that he Eventually garnering enough was the city’s approval of the hotel group in support of Measure P. married his first wife and mother of his four children, votes to place the issue on the agreement done in order to block Alma Stevens Seebach, who was an American teacher on March 3 ballot, opponents argue the Central Park Plan, but that ‘It would undermine the base. Howard later married Emilie Green in 1988 and that not only would it be better to community input was not consid- enjoyed 24 years of marriage, until her death in 2012. have a larger hotel consisting of up ered when approving the city plan. the right ... to vote on Howard worked with the DuPont Company for over 30 to 160 rooms and located on the Measure P supporters instead years in sales and marketing leadership roles and, after he west side of Livermore Avenue, but argue the hotel plan has been well the Central Park Plan’ retired, produced Sales Meetings with his wife Emilie, as the existing property next to the thought-out and analyzed through Tamara Reus, Seebach & Seebach. Bankhead could best be utilized as the city’s rigorous review process No on Measure P After retirement, Howard served as Pleasanton, CA a multi-use parking structure that that included input from commu- Parks & Recreation Commissioner and later Civic includes a first-floor restaurant. nity members, unlike the Central But still looming is the initiative Arts Commissioner. He was very active at Livermore Opponents further disagree Park Plan and hotel idea that some measure scheduled to appear on Presbyterian Church, serving on Pastor nominating with the hotel location due to it city leaders call a conceptual “draw- Livermore voters’ November ballot. committees and in the Session. being the centerpiece of the city- ing” containing false claims created While Measure P relates specifically Howard loved a stage, an audience, a good story and approved Downtown Specific Plan, by a small dissenting group. to the city’s development agree- a good joke. He loved his family and his friends from all which Citizens for a Livermore “Voters should say Yes to Mea- ment for the downtown hotel next parts of his life. He loved an adventure. One of his favorite Central Park oppose in favor of sure P because it will allow the to the Bankhead, November’s ini- quotations was “Life is not a journey to the grave with the their own vision for downtown — city to make immediate progress tiative will ask residents to approve intention of arriving safely in a pretty, well-preserved body, their so-called “Central Park Plan.” towards building a beautiful wine or deny the resident-submitted but rather to skid-in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally country hotel adjacent to the Bank- Central Park Plan alternative over worn out, proclaiming, wow what a ride!” ‘It will allow the city head Theater. It’s a thoroughly de- the council’s Downtown Specific Howard is predeceased by his brother George Louis veloped plan with a reputable de- Plan. Seebach, his second wife Emilie and her two daughters, to make immediate veloper, and is sized appropriately The initiative plan also involves Lisa Hector and Lori Tittle. He is survived by his children for our economy,” Lori Souza, a placing the downtown hotel on Steven Seebach (wife Mary Jane), Cathy Seebach Rigl progress’ leader of the Yes on Measure P the west side of Livermore Avenue (husband Ted), Jayne Seebach vanDusen (husband Tad) Lori Souza, campaign, told the Weekly. instead of the city’s location on the and David Seebach, and stepson Ron Green (wife Donna), Yes on Measure P According to the ballot argument east side. his 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, as well as supporting Measure P, not only is The impact of the final Measure his first wife Alma Stevens Seebach Bergmann, 93, and, “Practically speaking, Measure the hotel a fiscally responsible de- P decision on the November initia- lastly, his rescue dog Gomer. P is about much more than a sign that will lead to greater traffic tive remains unclear, though Mea- The Celebration of Life service and reception will be hotel. The City Council created circulation and benefits for local sure P supporters say a Yes vote in held on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1pm at Livermore Presbyterian a downtown redevelopment plan businesses, but it was created using March will enable Presidio to begin Church. Online condolences may be made at https:// that overlooked the preferences input from thousands of Livermore the development process for the www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/howard-seebach- of the majority of citizens who residents. hotel project. obituary?pid=195150171 participated in its public outreach The ballot argument adds that To learn more about Measure P, In lieu of flowers, please donate to a scholarship fund at process,” No on P campaign leader the hotel is the crown jewel of including the full arguments for YMCA Camp Tockwogh, www.ymcacamptockwogh.org. Tamara Reus told the Weekly. the city’s Downtown Specific Plan, and against, visit www.cityofliver- PAID OBITUARY “If Measure P passes, it would which Measure P proponents say more.net/citygov/clerk/elections. Q

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DEBATE outreach and research are needed in people on 580 trying to get to their Continued from Page 5 order to ensure that residents receive jobs,” Hernandez said. “With regards support from the appropriate county to Valley Link, making sure that this Dublin, Sunol and Fremont. Any services. Both candidates said that project gets accomplished is huge.” candidate could win the District while some homeless residents may As the chair of the Senate Bud- 1 position outright in the primary be eligible to receive jobs support, get Committee on Transportation, election if they earn more than 50% others may benefit more from coun- Wieckowski said transit projects are of the vote. If no one wins a major- seling or addiction services. not just a passing interest for him ity on March 3, then the top two Wieckowski agreed with this sen- and that he is all in favor of con- finishers would advance to a runoff timent and added that in order to necting ACE, Valley Link and BART, to be held during the general elec- ensure adequate funding for these taking cars off of the road and con- tion on Nov. 3. services, an accurate count in the necting the region with communi- On-hand to participate in the upcoming census is paramount. ties throughout the Bay Area. Weekly’s forum were Bacon, Her- “One of the challenges we have, Bacon added that while he is nandez and Wieckowski. Haubert just a pitch for the census, is that himself a big supporter of large was unable to attend due to a 26% of the people in Alameda transit projects and supports Val- scheduling conflict with the U.S. County are suspected of being un- ley Link, they are expensive and Conference of Mayors in Washing- dercounted and if we don’t get the the real cause of traffic congestion ton, D.C. — but the Dublin mayor right count, then we’re not going lies in “a massive housing jobs did send representatives to share to be able to get the funding that imbalance.” opening and closing statements on we get from the federal and state By incentivizing businesses to Janette Ann Pappas his behalf. government” he said. place jobs closer to where people July 18, 1947 - January 17, 2020 During the questions period, the Wieckowski further added that live, Bacon argued the county can three candidates agreed on a variety as supervisor, he would push for reduce the amount of traffic in a Janette Ann Pappas was of issues such as reducing traffic in local communities to streamline more affordable way. born on July 18, 1947 in the area, supporting homeless resi- the process for approving accessory The three candidates also an- dents and promoting innovation in dwelling units (ADUs) in residential swered questions on how they Stanley, North Dakota to the area, but they often disagreed on homes — saying that while it is not view the role of county supervisor, Herman and Elizabeth the best way to achieve these goals. the final answer, it is an affordable supporting agricultural industries, Dzubur. Jan passed away Homeless support opportunity to increase the region’s Santa Rita Jail safety and criminal peacefully at the home of supply of available homes. justice in Alameda County, afford- her son on January 17th, When asked how to best support Housing solutions able housing solutions for specif- 2020 surrounded by family Alameda County’s estimated 8,000 ic groups like adults with special homeless residents, Hernandez said Piggybacking off the previous needs, military veterans and se- and friends. Jan attended “it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, topic, housing solutions were an- niors, and how they would rep- Arroyo High School in San not all people are homeless for the other top item of discussion, with resent the Tri-Valley at the county Lorenzo where she met same reason.” Bacon and Hernandez advocat- level. her husband, Tom Pappas. Bacon and Hernandez stressed ing for affordable housing, while Unable to participate in the Tom and Jan were married in 1966 and had three that homeless residents are not a Wieckowski pushed for streamlined forum, Haubert was offered the children, Thomas, Timothy, and Elizabeth. Tom and monolith, and that continued development processes and ADUs. opportunity to have proxies read Jan moved to Pleasanton in 1979. Jan retired from “We really need to look at more opening and closing statements on affordable housing,” Bacon said. “I’ve his behalf. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in April of seen it over and over on the Fre- “We deserve a proven leader who 2019 after a wonderful 39-year career. Jan and Tom mont City Council: Developers want can work well with others, who enjoyed traveling, attending their grandchildren’s to build market rate housing; they is trusted and well respected of sporting events, and being with family and friends. don’t want to do affordable housing. the mayors and other community We need to push that more because leaders, we deserve a leader who is A celebration of life will be held for Jan at the Sunol 2015 event center, Saturday February 1st at 11am. what’s happening is ... we have a real truly community-oriented thinker, dearth in affordable housing now.” putting the needs of us residents PAID OBITUARY Wieckowski pointed out that as first, a leader with a proven track he sees it, housing is in such short record of success who knows how supply simply because not enough to get things done,” Len DiGiovan- We Now homes are being produced, and a ni, a supporter of Haubert, told the Fred Arlt big reason for that is because of the audience during closing remarks. Sell Dog policies and fees imposed by local “A visionary recognizing potential December 6, 1943 - January 12, 2020 Food governments. Through streamlin- solutions to reduce homelessness, ing the review process and thus traffic congestion, upgrade our in- Fred Arlt, 76, passed away January increasing the supply available to frastructure and improve our over- 12, 2020 at Stonehenge Skilled Nursing residents, both the shortage and all quality of life.” of Cedar City, Utah. He was born pricing of homes can be improved, Haggerty was also in attendance, December 6, 1943 in Farmingdale, NY Chip Car Key he argued. opening the forum with a brief to Frederick and Amy Arlt, deceased. $ Hernandez pointed to Dublin’s overview of the District 1 supervi- He grew up in Pleasanton, CA and 99 successful efforts to increase avail- sor position and the Board of Su- able affordable housing within its pervisors as a whole. went to Humboldt State University 69 (Some Restrictions borders and that local governments The forum was moderated by before being drafted to Vietnam. Fred Apply) should be encouraged to support Pleasanton Weekly editor Jeremy served his country honorably. Fred Ask Us About: developments and take advantage Walsh, with support onstage from married Gwen October 28, 1989 in of state and county funds to do so. Dawn Argula, CEO and president Rescreening Or New Window of the Livermore Valley Chamber of San Ramon, CA. Screens, Sharpening Knives, Traffic and transit Fred worked for GE Vallecitos Scissors, Chainsaws, Mower Commerce. A video recording of the Candidates generally agreed that forum produced by Amos Produc- Nuclear, in Sunol, CA for 40 years. Fred is survived by his wife, Blades and Many Garden Tools. supporting public transportation — tions is available for viewing online. Gwen Arlt; sons Jeff of Livermore Ca and Brian (Temera) of with a particular concentration on Visit www.PleasantonWeekly.com. Q Pioneer CA; step-daughter, Heather Bradshaw (Michael) of Valley Link — would be key in mit- Editor’s note: Livermore Indivisible Parowan UT; four grandchildren; Logan, Ciarra, Evan and igating traffic congestion through- worked with the candidates to schedule Leatrice; William (Sharon) of Los Gatos CA; sister Barbara out the region. the forum date. After Jan. 23 was agreed Hartsell of Patterson CA and numerous others. Two Locations to serve you: “With traffic, Valley Link is obvi- upon, Haubert later realized he had In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s 1807 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton ously the key for (Interstate) 580. a conflict with the U.S. Conference of Phone (925) 846-0660 The houses are going to be built, Mayors, but because the venue had been Association in memory of Fred Arlt. A Celebration of Life will be 652 Main Street, Pleasanton they have already been approved secured and other logistics arranged, held on May 16th. RSVP: [email protected] Phone (925) 846-0727 and Tracy is the perfect example. So the forum was too far along to be PAID OBITUARY www.truevalue.com/pleasanton the traffic there will (mean) more rescheduled.

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according to authorities. Kelly, who has addresses in New- James Stewart Kane POLICE BULLETIN Police also reported the following ark and Fremont, suffered a single December 14, 1925 – January 21, 2020 day that the Tesla’s battery reignited gunshot wound to his right leg and Local attorney after the car had been taken away was treated at a local hospital. James (Jim) Kane from the scene. Fire crews respond- Livermore police said that at of Pleasanton died on identified as victim in ed to contain the flames. about 3:25 a.m. on Jan. 22 two Tuesday January 21. Jim fiery fatal crash A UCLA-educated attorney, Fres- officers pulled over a Toyota driver was born in the Bitterroot chi focused on business clients with whom they suspected of driving Valley, in rural Montana, The Alameda County Coroner’s franchise law and general counsel under the influence on southbound near the town of Corvallis, Bureau on Monday confirmed the services, according to a professional Airway Boulevard south of Kitty on December 14, 1925. identity of the Pleasanton man profile posted on the Hacienda web- Hawk Road near Interstate 580. He graduated from killed in a fiery fatal crash at Ha- site from January 2015, soon after The officers walked the Toyota Corvallis High School in cienda Drive and West Las Positas he moved his firm’s office to the driver off the roadway and onto a 1943 and enlisted in the Boulevard more than a week earlier Pleasanton business park. It is un- private access road to conduct a Army in September of as 58-year-old Joseph S. Freschi. clear where his practice was based sobriety check but several minutes that year, where he was Freschi, who was a local attorney, at the time of his death. later they saw a black 2011 Kia Soul assigned to the Infantry. was the only occupant of a 2018 He also had prior professional ex- traveling south on Airway Boule- He saw combat in Europe and was awarded battle Tesla Model S that lost control and perience as a deputy city attorney in vard and then turning onto the ac- stars for the Rhineland and Central Europe as well slammed into a traffic signal pole the city/county of San Francisco as cess road, according to police. as the Silver Star and the combat infantry badge. and cement wall in front of the well as counsel for 24-Hour Fitness, The Kia Soul driver, later identi- His unit liberated the Nazi concentration camp at Andares condo complex around 6 Planet Fitness and Rockin’ Jump, ac- fied as Kelly, accelerated directly Flossenburg, Germany. After the conclusion of the p.m. Jan. 18. cording to the Hacienda profile. at the officers and the pulled-over war in Europe he served in the occupation of Japan. The cause of the crash, as well as Freschi was listed as executive driver so the officers fired their guns He was discharged from the military service in final determination of Freschi’s cause vice president and general coun- at him as he allegedly tried to run April, 1946. of death, remain under investigation. sel for Rockin’ Jump, the indoor them over, police said. In the fall of 1946 Jim enrolled at what is now The Pleasanton Police Department trampoline park company based in The officers and the pulled-over Montana State University, in Bozeman, majoring in did not respond to requests for up- Pleasanton with dozens of franchise driver were able to avoid the Kia Chemistry. During the summers he worked for the dates on the case this week. locations open nationwide. Soul, which Kelly then drove to the U.S. Forest Service as a lookout-smoke chaser in the Bitterroot Forest of Western Montana. The fatal crash unfolded when In other news end of the access road before making the Tesla driver — later identified as a U-turn. The Kia Soul eventually Upon graduating from Bozeman Jim was employed Freschi — lost control for unknown • A man with a previous convic- stalled at the entrance of the access as a process chemist, working for General Electric reasons at the prominent intersec- tion for resisting arrest was charged road and other responding officers Company at the Hanford, Washington facility which tion while traveling southbound on with three counts of attempted mur- took Kelly into custody, police said. produced plutonium. Hacienda Drive, according to the der last Friday for allegedly trying to Kelly was charged with two counts In February 1952 Jim became a graduate student in original police statement. strike two police officers and another of attempted murder of a peace of- Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. The Tesla struck a traffic signal man in Livermore two days earlier. ficer for allegedly to strike Livermore He received his PhD in June of 1955. While at pole and a cement wall, and then Matthew Kelly, 38, who was shot officers Kurt Cofer and Eric Santin, Berkeley he met Marilyn Murphy and in June 1954 caught fire, according to police. It by officers after he allegedly tried to and an additional attempted murder they were married. The following year the couple took the coroner’s bureau several hit them, was arraigned on Friday count for allegedly trying to hit the moved to Livermore, where Jim joined what was days to confirm the identity of the and is scheduled to return to court pulled-over Toyota driver. Q then UCRL, now the Lawrence Livermore National driver because of the condition today to be assigned an attorney and —Jeremy Walsh and Laboratory. At the lab Jim would eventually become of the body after the fiery crash, possibly enter a plea. Bay City News Service the Head of the Chemistry and Materials Science Department. In 1963 Jim and his family moved to POLICE REPORT Pleasanton, where all of his children attended public schools. In the early 1970s Jim was a member of the The Pleasanton Police Department made Q 11:26 p.m. on the 4200 block of First Q 11:53 a.m. on the 000 block of the following information available. Street Pleasanton elementary school board. Vintage Circle In 1974, subsequent to the oil embargo by Theft Jan. 25 Q 6:23 p.m., 1400 block of Stoneridge OPEC, Jim moved to Washington, D.C. where he Auto theft Q 8:43 a.m., 5800 block of Owens Mall Road; shoplifting Drive; theft from auto organized and directed the first organization in the Q 8:38 a.m. on the 4900 block of Q 9:35 p.m., 1000 block of Stoneridge Federal government responsible for research and Owens Drive Q 11:49 a.m., 5100 block of Oakdale development on the conservation of energy. He was Sex offense Court Mall Road; theft from auto later appointed Deputy Director for Energy Research Q 10:28 a.m. on Arroyo Drive Burglary in the Department of Energy. Q 10:56 a.m. on the 2700 block of Jim left government service in February, Trevor Parkway Margaret ‘Peggy’ McLain 1985, and returned to work for the University of Vandalism California as Special Assistant to the President of Q 3:52 p.m. on the 3500 block of May 7, 1932 – January 24, 2020 the University, with responsibilities for assisting Kirkcaldy Street with the relationship between the University and DUI the three National Labs for whom it was contractor: Q 10:15 p.m. at Bernal Avenue and Oak Margaret ‘Peggy’ McLain Vista Way the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the Weapons violation passed away peacefully at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Lawrence Q 11:40 p.m. on the 4800 block of home after a long illness with Berkeley National Laboratory. He retired in 1991 and Hopyard Road Parkinson’s disease. She lived lived first in his Pleasanton home and subsequently in Drug violation in Pleasanton for 53 years the Parkview Assisted Living Facility until his death. Q 11:40 p.m. on the 4800 block of Hopyard Road and had many ties to the After his retirement, Jim was an active member of the Livermore-Amador Valley Garden Club. Jan. 24 community. She is survived by her two daughters, Pamela His wife died in 2006, and in her honor, Jim Theft and Cynthia, granddaughter provided funding to the city of Pleasanton for the Q 8:21 a.m. on the 1600 block of East construction of the Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail Gate Way Nicole and many bonus grand along the Arroyo de la Laguna west of town. Q 10:33 a.m., 7700 block of Fairoaks and great-grandchildren. Drive; theft from auto Jim is survived by Tom (Diann Lewis), of Menlo Friends and family are Q 1:53 p.m. on the 6500 block of Park, Lisa (Richard) Walsh, of Orinda, and Bruce Lansing Court invited to her memorial (Erica), of Chevy Chase, MD. Also surviving are Q 4:27 p.m. on the 4300 block of service on Saturday, February seven granddaughters, Lindsay, Dana and Cameron Foothill Road 1st at 1:00p.m. at Graham-Hitch Mortuary in Pleasanton Walsh; Allison and Amy Lewis; and Laurel and Holly Q 9:14 p.m. on the 4300 block of Clovewood Lane with a reception at Graham-Hitch following the service. Kane. Two sisters and a brother predeceased him. Vandalism In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made Jim was a congenial and friendly individual, who Q 4:53 p.m. on the 4100 block of to either the Parkinson’s Foundation or the Wounded will be missed by his surviving family and by many Vineyard Avenue Warriors in Peggy’s name. coworkers and friends. Interment is scheduled for Jan. 23 Friday January 31 at 11 am at the St. Augustine Warrant arrest Cemetery in Pleasanton. Q 3:58 a.m. on the 3300 block of PAID OBITUARY PAID OBITUARY Stanley Boulevard Pleasanton Weekly • January 31, 2020 • Page 9 Opinion

EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Vote Yes on Livermore’s Measure P, Sunol and Dublin school bonds Here are the Pleasanton Weekly’s overwhelmingly endorsed vocal Measure O in Sunol students from other tax bases. More We hope district leaders realize recommendations for Measure P in supporters of the city plan. In fact, importantly, the facility needs at the this too, and recognize the local Livermore, Measure O in Sunol, the opposition couldn’t even re- Sunol Glen Unified School Dis- school are so striking, for current property tax base will not be an Measure J in Dublin and Measure ally convince any candidate to back trict is asking its residents to ap- and future students in Sunol. open account to be tapped any Y in Danville on the March 3 ballot their position against the city’s pro- prove a $9.5 million facilities bond Vote Yes on Measure O for time. So, we also encourage them to in those respective Tri-Valley com- posal — even though one council measure. SGUSD. advocate legislators to fix the broken munities. We reached our decisions seat was open for the taking by any We support Measure O. system for school facilities funding after meeting with representatives of challenger. The district, which hasn’t seen Measure J in Dublin that exists in California — that ex- declared campaigns on either side. After that election, the newly a new bond measure since 1999, ists because of the State Legislature. seated council worked to solidify is desperately in need of facility The $290 million Measure J bond But in terms of need that exists Measure P in Livermore a downtown redevelopment vision upgrades that effectively can only is another vital funding source for in Dublin, now, just look at the vetted by the public. be funded through a local bond Dublin Unified School District as it second comprehensive high school, Voters in the city of Livermore But the opponents are back again, issuance. continues to address facility impacts an estimated nine-figure project on will again weigh in on the down- aiming to overturn the hotelier The bond resolution clearly out- of breathtaking enrollment growth the east side of town that is only town redevelopment debate with agreement (so a Yes on Measure P lines the necessary facilities projects over the past decade or so. partially funded by previous bond Measure P, a ballot issue resulting is in favor of the council plan, and a that the new property tax of $59 Central to DUSD’s new bond pro- money. Dublin High School is on from a referendum petition chal- No is against it), along with a related per $100,000 of assessed valuation posal is dedicated money to com- track to have some 3,500 students lenging the City Council’s approval initiative measure espousing their will fund at the nearly century-old plete the second phase of the future next school year; that’s three times of a hotel development agreement “Central Park Plan” scheduled for campus, including classroom build- new comprehensive high school and as many students as the campus had in the summer. the November election. ing upgrades, 21st century labs and construction of a new middle school in the early 2000s. Unsustainable. The hotel agreement with devel- Despite efforts of initiative back- technology, modern infrastructure, on the Dublin Crossing site, as well Vote Yes on Measure J for DUSD. oper Presidio calls for a three-story ers to argue contrary, it is hard to better accessibility and a brand-new as capacity relief at the elementary hotel with 125-135 rooms next consider their “Central Park Plan” as multipurpose room to replace the level and upgrades to some existing Measure Y in Danville to the Bankhead Theater on the nothing more than an unvetted idea deteriorating 1950s-era cafeteria — school campuses. east side of Livermore Avenue. The that hinges on an infancy-stage con- an MPR that will also be available These larger projects are para- We are also recommending a Yes hotel project is the centerpiece of ceptual drawing — a smoke screen year-round for community rental mount, and seem to us to be the vote in Danville on Measure Y, in the city’s downtown redevelopment conjured to confuse the citizenry and as an evacuation center. final key pieces to the overcrowding favor of the Magee Preserve residen- plan. and conceal some yet-unclear true District leaders found broad sup- problems for the coming years. And tial development with 69 houses The hotel location is a main source intent. port when polling voters earlier these projects cannot occur without clustered on a small portion of the of disagreement for the No on Mea- We encourage Livermore voters in the bond consideration process Measure J. property and the remaining 381 sure P folks. They instead want a to seek out accurate information (66.7%-70.4% in favor, for a bal- The voter-approved local funds acres reserved as permanent open larger hotel (up to 160 rooms) on and fair perspectives when research- lot measure requiring 55% voter are necessary to advance these con- space. the west side of Livermore Avenue, ing Measure P. And we hope they approval). struction projects as quickly as pos- The project, championed by in keeping with their alternative continue to see through the misin- We also recognize there is no sible, as well as position the district Davidon Homes and approved by idea for downtown overall. formation — and disinformation formal opposition argument on the to potentially acquire matching dol- the Danville Town Council, would We support the council-approved — pushed primarily by the interests ballot. lars from the state. accomplish key community goals agreement in line with the city’s of a small faction of well-funded That said, earlier this week we DUSD has proven to be effective around hillside preservation, bicycle Downtown Specific Plan that re- residents. heard from a Sunol resident critical stewards of local bond funds to date safety, emergency access and de- ceived significant community sup- The city’s hotel agreement calls of Measure O, saying some town — of course, we recognize they’ve velopment in line with Danville’s port, from widespread sources for an appropriately sized facility residents weren’t even aware of the had plenty of practice, to the tune character, as well as position pub- throughout Livermore, during an in the best location to enhance the bond measure and are concerned of $566 million from three other lic agencies well for future traffic extensive public outreach and re- vitality of downtown. And more about their tax burden given the bonds since 2004. improvements — contrary to mis- view process. importantly, it is the first step in number of interdistrict transfer stu- We understand that the new leading statements from referendum The city’s downtown planning bringing the community’s vision for dents at Sunol Glen School. property tax resulting from Mea- petitioners. was the central issue of the Liver- redeveloping downtown to fruition. We disagree with the notion that sure J ($50 per $100,000 of as- Our full endorsement article on more mayoral and council elec- Vote Yes on Measure P in the bond measure would result in sessed valuation) will impact Dublin Measure Y is available online at tions in November 2018, and voters Livermore. Sunol residents unduly subsidizing residents. DanvilleSanRamon.com. Q

into district reserves. total of $1.2 billion for both bonds. seeing town halls or introductions themselves out of the road. And the The ballot language cannot cover Pleasanton has shown generous to the candidates for this districts most dangerous part is the goal is LETTERS important details noted in the 14- support for K-12 education; we congressional seat. not held down with nothing but a When it’s time — page resolution or the references to also can give the gift of time. Judging by the negative opinions big brick. Not the false choice of the bond project list that: The district needs at least two of Eric Swalwell, I would think —Gregory Ziegler ‘now or never’ • Are vague enough to be funda- more years to make progress on proj- serious contenders need to show us mentally identical to the current ects from the current tax, to properly who they are and if they have any Platelets and plasma Dear Editor, bond. house our children and teachers, to real interest in helping our district Measure M, a new tax proposed • State: “the Bond Project List is not focus on the productive use of funds and not just taking our money to Thank you for the article pro- on the March 2020 ballot, asks for a guarantee that the project will be already raised or approved, and to promote themselves in Washington. moting Red Cross Blood donations. $323 million in additional funding. completed, regardless of whether return to voters with the benefit of a Please introduce any serious They need all the help they can get. Why should Pleasanton voters ap- bond funds are available.” track record of success. candidates. An article on donating platelets prove another tax now? • State funds cannot be used Now is not that time; please vote —Ann Montgomery and plasma would also be very Based on the progress of projects for current maintenance, opera- No on Measure M. helpful and informative. I have been with the current $270M bond (Mea- tions, or repairs, but lists projects —Kathleen Ruegsegger, Basketball goals donating platelets for a long time. sure I1), with much of the money in to “renovate,” “repair,” and “for Former PUSD trustee (1990-93) The donation takes longer but you reserve accounts and unspent, it is rehabilitation.” I have the same position; the goal are not losing any blood; therefore unlikely the district can also collect A list with these caveats provides Swalwell challengers? in my neighborhood is very, very you can donate much more often. this new tax and complete the col- no guarantees or protection to de- close to the road. There be about 10 The platelets go to cancer patients. lective list of projects all at the same liver tangible results for our invest- Who is seriously running for to 15 kids in the middle of the road Keep up the good work. time. Passing Measure M now means ment. The district has estimated Congressman Swalwell’s seat as every day; cars must stop to let the —Rosmarie Tanner money, well in advance of work, will passing M will have a payback obli- representative of our district? kids get out of the road and they be collected from taxpayers and put gation of $661M — a breathtaking Wondering why we are not move very, very slowly removing See LETTERS on Page 11

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LETTERS highest in 19 years. recommendations include the pro- PPD officer’s compassion much longer timeframe. Continued from Page 10 More than 80% of youth who hibition of sales of flavored tobacco Officer Trovao stood by me (and have used tobacco report that they products and e-cigarette devices. Having lived and raised my three my mom) offering comfort and Reduce youth vaping began with a flavored product and I encourage the council to move children here in Pleasanton for the emotional support, sharing his own 97% of youth who vape use flavors. forward with the Youth Commis- past 17 years, we have all learned experience with his father’s recent E-cigarettes are addicting a new With variable levels of nicotine, e- sion recommendations and to con- about “Our Community of Character.” passing. generation to nicotine. cigarettes and flavored products are sider them in the context of a to- Last September, Labor Day to be As a nurse, I am used to being the E-cigarette use among high overwhelmingly a vehicle for youth bacco retail license (TRL). Moving exact, my mom passed away sud- person who comforts and consoles. school students has jumped 78% initiation, putting them at risk for the recommendations to ordinance denly ... completely unexpected. Officer Trovao helped me to be a between 2017 and 2018 alone. both long and short term health without the ability to enforce them Devastated and in the midst of grieving daughter in the midst of the Pleasanton is not immune to this consequences of addiction. would be a misstep. disbelief and grief, I had to call formalities of his job. I am forever health crisis. We cannot let Pleasanton kids With our surrounding cities hav- 9-1-1. Officer Rich Trovao arrived grateful for his compassion, caring The California Healthy Kids fight this epidemic alone — now is ing strong ordinances and enforce- shortly after the paramedics to as- and professional integrity. Survey reports 30% of our 11th- the time for action. ment, we must take action to not sist with the details of my mom’s —Kris Miller graders have used e-cigarettes. The Pleasanton Youth Commis- let Pleasanton be the destination passing. With the weekend being a 2019 national data, which mirrors sion will deliver to the City Council for the valley’s youth to obtain holiday, logistics with what would Send a Letter to the Editor to our own, puts the tobacco use-rate recommended actions to reduce these harmful products. regularly be taken care of within [email protected]. among high school students at its youth vaping. Among others these —Amy Shannon an hour or two, turned into a Letters must be 250 words or less.

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Pleasanton Weekly • January 31, 2020 • Page 11 COVER STORY OUROOURUR 220200TTHTHH AANNIVERSARYANNIVERSARYNNIVERSARY The Weekly celebrates milestone for local journalism in Pleasanton

BY JEREMY WALSH ead all about it! Community newspaper comes to Pleasanton.” ‘R With that cover page headline, the Pleasanton Weekly debuted on Jan. 28, 2000, delivering the level of dedicated local journalism that this community long craved. The simple mission with which Embarcadero Media launched our newspaper two decades ago remains our driving force today — to pro- vide the most accurate, reliable, objective and engaging news coverage to those who live and work in Pleasanton and the greater Tri-Valley. “Celebrating 20 years of the Pleasanton Weekly in print and online is truly a special occasion,” said Gina Channell, president and publisher of the Weekly since 2006. “We are proud to serve as a strong example of a community news- paper rooted in quality journalism, and we are equally proud to have earned the trust and support of this community,” she said, adding: “The work professional journalists do every day — cover meetings, ask questions, and produce articles and photos to inform community discussion — is so important, but it’s not inexpensive. Pleasanton Weekly advertisers and Support Local Journalism members have fund- ed reliable and independent news coverage for 20 years and counting, and for that, we are truly grateful.” Our small team of dedicated editors, reporters and contributing writers and photographers, along with our talented designers, sales representatives and administrative support, continue to be inspired to create the type of high quality newspaper our readers have come to expect, each and every week. A community celebration in honor of our anniversary is being planned for later in the year, with details to follow soon. We’ve covered a whole lot since that first edition in 2000. Let’s take a look back at some of our favorite cover pages from the Weekly’s first 20 years. And with your continued help and support, we look forward to serving you for another 20 years. Q

Page 12 • January 31, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly Pleasanton Weekly • January 31, 2020 • Page 13 What’s happening around the Valley in music, theater, Tri Valley Life art, movies and more ‘Native Ways Celebration’ Park offering Ohlone cultural demonstrations

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Community Park in Pleasanton. cultural demonstrations, storytell- A family event will give every- The city’s Environmental Educa- ing, games and tasting of native one a glimpse into history and a tion Division will present a newly plant teas. chance to learn more about the completed Tule replica home on The event is free, and no registra- first people of the East Bay in a site from the Ohlone culture, in- tion is required. “Native Ways Celebration” from cluding short talks about how the Alviso Adobe Community Park, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next Sat- home was built. located at 3465 Old Foothill Road, urday (Feb. 8) at Alviso Adobe Activities will include Ohlone is an interpretative park the tells three aspects of the history of the site: its Native American begin- nings; the days of Spanish Ranchos when cattle grazed on the origi- nal 12,000-acre Rancho Santa Rita; and the early to mid-20th century when it was a popular dairy. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Year-round visitors can see live animal displays in the re-created ‘A Cappella Live!’ Milking Barn Museum and the re- The Los Angeles-based Filipino-American a cappella group, The created living space of the dairy Filharmonic, and Women of the World (shown) are two of the four workers. Also the original adobe, internationally recognized ensembles appearing in “A Cappella Live!” built in 1854, is still on the site and at the Bankhead Theater at 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday (Feb. 5). The groups will perform their best known hits as well as mix it up together shows what life was like during the for larger numbers. The other two acts are Committed and Blake Spanish-Mexican Rancho Era. Lewis. Tickets are $20-$95; call 373-6800, visit lvpac.org, or go to The park offers hands-on ac- the box office, 2400 First St., Livermore. tivities including a chance to milk the fiberglass milking cow, Fiona, and wooden cows that can be Special Valentine: lassoed. The site also has natural- Tom Jones CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ist programs, historic and self- Broadway star David Burnham, A replica tule home, from the Ohlone Native American culture, was recently guided tours. Q completed at Alviso Adobe Community Park. backed by a six-piece band, will share songs and stories in “Celebrating Tom Jones” at two performances at the Firehouse Arts Center during Valentine’s 12TH ANNUALA NNUAL Day weekend, including top hits “It’s Not Unusual,” “What’s New Pussycat” and “Delilah.” Show are at 8 p.m. Feb. 14; and 2 p.m. Feb. 15. Tickets are $28-$38. Go to www.firehousearts.org, call 931- 4848, or purchase at the theater box office, 4444 Railroad Ave. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BOLLYWOOD

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Page 14 • January 31, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly Pleasanton Preps sponsored by with a 6-1 win. Pablo Gill scored the the Tower of Cubes. only goal for the Falcons. The next competition is on Feb. Foothill was able to bounce back 8 in Ceres. Both the Avengineers Sports and grind out a hard fought 4-3 vic- and the team from Foothill will be 462-BACK 846-8802 tory over Dougherty Valley on Jan. at the competition. ChiroSportsUSA.com RoseHotel.net 23. Joseph Lemus scored three goals Local martial arts and Gill got the other. On the junior varsity side, the Pleasanton’s Kokua Martial Arts for a 43-30 win. Foothill boys pulled off a thrilling 2-1 Fitness Academy competed at The PLEASANTON Payton King and Kendall Harris win over De La Salle. Jacob Rocha League’s 2020 season opener in San had seven points each for the Falcons. and Rohan Sethna both scored goals Jose on Jan. 18. PREPS Monte Vista was too much for to give the Falcons an early lead. The Top performers for the local BY DENNIS MILLER Foothill to handle on Friday night Spartans scored a late goal to make team included three overall as the talented Mustangs rolled to a it interesting, but it was too little too grand champions in the Point 51-18 final. late. Sparring competition: Noah After a tough EBAL week, Foothill The Falcons would come back Wong (10-11 years old, boys, black Amador girls soccer turned it around on Saturday to win down to earth against Dougherty belt sparring), Jacob Herrera (12-13 on a buzzer-beater from Caelin Ca- Valley. While they dominated posses- boys, intermediate sparring) and ready to rebound as vanaugh for a 41-39 win over Santa sion, they would give up a late goal Alexis Aying (14-17 overall cham- Rosa. and lose 1-0. pion and first place 16-17 girls, unbeaten streak ends Top scorers were Reese Lombardi Amador Avengineers black belt sparring). with 10 and Lauren Twamugabo with To read about other local Also: Foothill wrestling, Amador robotics nine. The Amador Avengineers Vex high finishers, see this story at and local martial arts Foothill wrestling Robotics team made team his- PleasantonWeekly.com. Q tory by getting to the quarter- Editor’s note: Dennis Miller is a The Amador Valley girls soccer Amador, MaxPreps’ third-ranked Last Saturday, the Falcons trav- finals for the first time in three contributing sports writer for the team split a pair of games with the team in the Bay Area, couldn’t stop eled to Santa Rosa to compete at years, accomplishing the feat at Pleasanton Weekly. To contact Miller Danville schools, keeping their big the Mustangs’ opportunistic attack, the 37-team Puma Classic, hosted the Tracy Triangle Vex Robotics or submit local high school sports scores, season going and holding on to sec- giving up a free kick goal in the first by Maria Carrillo High. Competition. game highlights and photographs for his ond place in the East Bay Athletic half and two fast break scores in the Foothill took third place as a The team placed 14th out of 38 weekly Pleasanton Preps column, email League. second. The 3-0 defeat was the Dons’ team with the following individ- teams and has started to conquer him at [email protected]. On Jan. 21, the Dons took on San first loss of the season and brought ual awards: Max Wise, first place; Ramon Valley and came away with their record to 9-1-1. James Parisi, second; Sam Wade, a 3-0 win at home. Kennedy Mayo, Foothill girls basketball third; Cody Mocciaro, third; Zieren Penny Murphy and Maille Smith pro- Clark, fourth; Miguel Lopez, fifth; vided goals for the Dons, while Mayo The Foothill varsity girls team took Jack Madden, sixth; Ethan Hoff- and Kate Reedy contributed assists. on Granada on Jan. 22 and jumped man, seventh; and Ayden Kanott, The defense was stellar, recording out to an early lead but ultimately seventh. their third shutout in a row. could not hold on for the win. Foothill boys soccer Two days later the Dons hosted The Falcons were up three points Monte Vista, the fourth-ranked team at the half, but Granada rallied back De La Salle handed the Falcons in the nation according to MaxPreps. in the fourth quarter and pulled away their first EBAL loss of the season

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Pleasanton Weekly • January 31, 2020 • Page 15 CALENDAR Public Notices PET OF THE WEEK Talks & 995 Fictitious Name Glamour Nail Spa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Lectures Statement Brother and sister File No.: 567492 4TH ANNUAL PARENTING FORUM BP Automotive Services Hi there, we’re Winter and Haven. The following person doing business as: Dare to parent differently. A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Glamour Nail Spa, 4288 Dublin Blvd., #202, We’re a 6-year-old, bonded File No.: 566952 Dublin, CA 94568, County of Alameda, is conversation with Julie Lythcott- The following person doing business as: BP brother-sister pair looking for a hereby registered by the following owner: Haims for parents, teens and Automotive Services, 1809 Santa Rita Road, quiet home together. Spend some Din Si Voong, 3321 Over Street, Oakland, young adults. Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-1 Suite H, Pleasanton, CA 94566, County time getting to know us and you’ll CA 94619. This business is conducted by of Alameda, is hereby registered by the be rewarded with double the p.m., Amador Valley High School, following owner: Beetle Power Automotive Din Si Voong, an Individual. Registrant has 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Services LLC, 1809 Santa Rita Road, Suite not yet begun to transact business under amount of purrs and head butts! H, Pleasanton, CA 94566. This business is the fictitious business name listed herein. Meet us at the East Bay SPCA NATIVE WAYS CELEBRATION The conducted by Beetle Power Automotive Signature of Registrant: Din Si Voong, in Dublin (4651 Gleason Drive) City of Pleasanton’s Environmental Services LLC, a Limited Liability Company. Owner. This statement was filed with the Wednesdays to Sundays, 11 a.m. Education Division is celebrating Registrant has not yet begun to transact County Clerk of Alameda on January 14, to 6 p.m. Our adoption fees are business under the fictitious business EAST BAY SPCA the past, present and future of the 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly, January 24, 31, waived. Visit eastbayspca.org. name listed herein. Signature of Registrant: February 7, 14, 2020.) Ohlone culture and sharing the William Bruce Macfarland, Principal. This newly completed tule home replica statement was filed with the County Healthy Home Maintenance and Repair Clerk of Alameda on December 30, 2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT with a short talk on the process (Pleasanton Weekly, January 10, 17, 24, File No.: 567628 and completion of the home. 31, 2020). The following person doing business as: Alviso Adobe Community Park, Beetle Power Automotive Services Healthy Home Maintenance and Repair, 9 A NON-ATTORNEY ALTERNATIVE Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alviso FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Castledown Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566, Adobe Community Park, 3465 Old File No.: 566953 Competitive Rates, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by Foothill Rd., Pleasanton. The following person doing business as: the following owner: James A. Capaccioli, Excellent Service Beetle Power Automotive Services, 1809 9 Castledown Road, Pleasanton, CA 94566. BIRTHRIGHT: A WAR STORY The Santa Rita Road, Suite H, Pleasanton, CA This business is conducted by James A. 94566, County of Alameda, is hereby 90-minute film will be shown by Capaccioli, an Individual. Registrant began registered by the following owner: Beetle the social justice committee. A transacting business under the fictitious • Divorce Power Automotive Services LLC, 1809 discussion and light refreshments Santa Rita Road, Suite H, Pleasanton, CA business name listed herein January 16, • Mediation 94566. This business is conducted by 2020. Signature of Registrant: James A. will follow. Feb. 9, 12 p.m., Beetle Power Automotive Services LLC, a Capaccioli, Owner. This statement was • Living Trusts Unitarian Universalist Church, Limited Liability Company. Registrant has filed with the County Clerk of Alameda 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Livermore. not yet begun to transact business under on January 16, 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly, • Deeds and More the fictitious business name listed herein. January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2020.) MARSHALLING GLOBAL AND LOCAL Signature of Registrant: William Bruce FORCES TO ADDRESS CLIMATE Smart Ace Tech 925-577-4736 www.atlasdp.com Macfarland, Principal. This statement was By appointment at or CHANGE filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Ellie Cohen, CEO of The December 30, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, File No.: 567857 Climate Center, will highlight January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020) The following person doing business as: Atlas Document Preparation Services the latest in climate science and Beetle Power Smart Ace Tech, 6450 Stoneridge Mall policy. Rae Dorough Speaker Series FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Road, #N219, Pleasanton, CA 94588, 120 Spring Street, Suite L, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Presentation, Feb, 6, 2:30 p.m. County of Alameda, is hereby registered by File No.: 566954 Tickets are $16-40, The Bankhead The following person doing business the following owner: Ampreet Singh, 6450 Charlotte R Hargrave LDA CP NP Registered Alameda County LDA #96 as: Beetle Power, 1809 Santa Rita Road, Stoneridge Mall Road, #N219, Pleasanton, I am not an attorney. I can provide self-help service at your specific direction. Theater, 2400 First Street, Suite H, Pleasanton, CA 94566, County CA 94588. This business is conducted by Livermore. of Alameda, is hereby registered by the Ampreet Singh, an Individual. Registrant following owner: Beetle Power Automotive has not yet begun to transact business Services LLC, 1809 Santa Rita Road, Suite under the fictitious business name listed H, Pleasanton, CA 94566. This business is Family herein. Signature of Registrant: Ampreet conducted by Beetle Power Automotive HARRY POTTER BOOK NIGHT - Services LLC, a Limited Liability Company. Singh, Owner. This statement was filed Registrant has not yet begun to transact with the County Clerk of Alameda on THE TRIWIZARD TOURNAMENT business under the fictitious business January 24, 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly, The Triwizard Tournament will name listed herein. Signature of Registrant: January 31, February 7, 14, 21, 2020.) be sharing the wonder of J.K. William Bruce Macfarland, Principal. This statement was filed with the County 997 All Other Legals Rowling’s unforgettable stories Clerk of Alameda on December 30, 2019. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF and will be treated to an evening (Pleasanton Weekly, January 10, 17, 24, NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE of magical games, creative crafts, a 31, 2020) UPCOMING MEETINGS OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF costume contest, and lots of trivia. Hand In Hand Marketing ALAMEDA Case No.: HG20050735 TO ALL Livermore Public Library, Feb. 6 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT City Council INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Chiung from 6-8 p.m. File No.: 567152 Chuann Wang; Chiung Chuann Chen Wang; Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. The following person doing business as: Chiung C. Chen Wang filed a petition with Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Hand In Hand Marketing, 3589 Timco Ct., Castro Valley, CA 94552, County this court for a decree changing names • Consider: (1) Adoption of a resolution certifying the Revised Final Theater of Alameda, is hereby registered by as follows: Chiung Chuann Wang; Chiung Supplemental Environmental Impact Report; (2) Adoption of a Chuann Chen Wang; Chiung C. Chen Wang MAMMA MIA the following owner: Jacky Yao, 2671 resolution approving a General Plan Amendment to change the land Tri-Valley Rep is Durango Lane, San Ramon, CA 94583. This to Chiung Wang. THE COURT ORDERS use designation from Business Park (Industrial/Commercial and presenting the musical set to the business is conducted by Jacky Yao, an that all persons interested in this matter hits of ABBA, “Mamma Mia!” at Individual. Registrant began transacting appear before this court at the hearing 6ѝJLHUK.LULYHSHUK3PTP[LK0UK\Z[YPHS[V9L[HPS/PNO^H`:LY]PJL business under the fictitious business indicated below to show cause, if any, why *VTTLYJPHS")\ZPULZZHUK7YVMLZZPVUHS6ѝJLZ"HUK0U[YVK\J[PVUVM the Bankhead Theater. The show name listed herein January 22, 2015. the petition for change of name should an ordinance to approve a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to rezone will run through Feb. 2, with Signature of Registrant: Jacky Yao, Owner. not be granted. Any person objecting to Saturday performances at 8 p.m., This statement was filed with the County ZP[LMYVT7SHUULKLKULZKH`-LIY\HY`H[!WT prior to the date set for hearing on the A CONVERSATION WITH PATRICK the fictitious business name listed herein. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Signature of Registrant: Rita Soekamto, petition in the following newspaper of SPOTTISWOODE Host Patrick Owner. 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GETTY IMAGES Pleasanton real estate market continuing to evolve in 2020 More choices could mean less pressure for home buyers BY DAVID STARK prices, limited options for current homeowners sales price for a single-family detached home of the home itself, saying, “The length of time Home-buying may be a bit easier during and they kept their homes off the market. Many dropped by 3%. a home will be on the market will depend on 2020 thanks to more choices and stabilizing owners opted to remodel rather than move. During 2018 the median sales price was its condition and location.” prices. The shift toward more homes for sale that $1,249,500; that decreased to $1,216,500 While it did take longer for homes to sell “I am optimistic about began in 2018 accelerated during 2019 and in 2019. Demand for home ownership will in 2019, the total number of homes sold was real estate this year,” said may continue during 2020. remain strong in 2020, but buyers may not be consistent with those sold during 2018. The Tina Hand, 2020 president However, even with more homes coming on willing to pay a premium. fact that home sales were flat as supply in- of the Bay East Association the market from either current owners or from The pace of home sales will continue to creased, mortgage interest rates were still low, of Realtors. “While it will the limited new construction here in Pleasan- slow during 2020. This follows several years and prices dropped speaks to changing buyer be very similar to 2019 ton, supply won’t keep up with demand during of homes selling within days of coming on behavior that will continue into 2020. with low inventory, the 2020. Job creation throughout the Bay Area the market. Asked if home buyers will want to purchase buyers are starting to get continues to outpace new home construction During 2018, a home was on the market in Pleasanton during 2020, Hand said home serious and look again.” David Stark particularly in the South Bay. an average of 26 days. In 2019 this period ownership is desirable “because it’s still a thriv- The number of homes Even with years of mismatch between sup- increased to 31 days. For buyers, this means ing community and it has that small-town feel for sale reached a three-year high in Pleasanton ply and demand, during 2019 home buyers more time to negotiate and for sellers, an op- with a lot of community activities.” Q during 2019. This shift followed a long period in Pleasanton backed off slightly which led portunity to be patient. Editor’s note: David Stark is public affairs of stable or declining inventory. The high qual- to prices stabilizing or even dropping. For Hand did share that the primary factor in director for the Bay East Association of Realtors, ity of life in Pleasanton coupled with high sales the first time in almost a decade, the median how long it takes a home to sell is the nature based in Pleasanton. Pleasanton Homes Sales — 2015 to 2019 HOME SALES This week’s data represents homes sold during 748 Saint Michael Circle P. & A. Kulshreshtha to Dec. 16-27. M. & T. Kanetkar for $755,000 700 1752 Tanglewood Way B. Hilal to T. & S. Choi for $1,290,000 694 Pleasanton 4256 Brindisi Place J. China to G. & S. Gade for 670 673 $2,000,000 Dublin 632 3496 Cumberland Gap Court J. & N. Newey to 1600 Alegre Drive C. & E. Ozkurt to X. Dai for 600 614 B. & E. Cheng for $950,000 $1,000,000 4550 Entrada Court N. & T. Evans to C. & S. 6897 Amador Valley Boulevard W. Bennett to Ramakrishnan for $1,260,000 M. & J. Orana for $800,000 936 Happy Valley Road Smedley Family Trust to 4165 Clarinbridge Circle R. & R. Ghabrial to Y. R. & A. Ahluwalia for $1,358,500 Zhang for $525,000 500 1047 Harvest Circle P. & W. Ruge to S. & A. 5433 Crestridge Terrace Nguyen Trust to Y. & Y. Madhavan for $1,325,000 Wang for $1,510,000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 9966 Longview Lane Cuffe Family Trust to Cain 7920 Crossridge Road K. & R. Rantz to S. Family Trust for $2,000,000 Ramanathan for $998,000 9517 Macdonald Court Grady Living Trust to Hu Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS® Family Trust for $2,135,000 See HOME SALES on Page 20

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380 Misty Circle D & T Family Trust to R. & V. HOME SALES Peddi for $835,000 Continued from Page 17 4813 Mulqueeney Common V. Hund to J. Alviso 5969 Hillbrook Place D. Price to M. & M. Berena for $615,000 for $845,000 578 Mulqueeney Street K. Connelly to P. & C. 7791 Hillrose Drive S. & N. Sabnani to M. & R. Ordonez for $732,000 Bertram for $800,000 5658 Oakmont Circle D. & L. Roth to T. & A. 11264 Marwick Drive Kronk Living Trust to K. & Armaz for $740,000 A. Barua for $1,210,000 1637 Radcliffe Road Kanouff Family Trust to ROSANNE HOFFMAN 6792 Onyx Place O. Nguyen to L. Dang for Sauer Trust for $1,500,000 RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE $600,000 681 Selby Lane #2 D. Florescu to S. & D. 3770 Rimini Lane Wu Trust to A. Faruqi for Fontanares for $650,000 $815,000 1787 Sunset Drive Sandoval Family Trust to J. & 3592 Rocking Horse Court M. & L. Mccormick C. Veloria for $735,000 to D. Zawoad for $995,000 2445 Tait Street K. & M. Richards to K. & R. 2823 East Sugar Hill Terrace G. & A. Sandhu to Ortega for $1,130,000 M. & R. Dhillon for $1,750,000 3798 Thornhill Drive J. & D. Priolo to J. 6739 Tory Way Roberts Family Trust to G. & R. Vandenbulcke for $1,300,000 A boutique approach offering personalized Kulkarni for $880,000 2285 Tuscany Circle K. & G. Oliver to S. & T. Wasson for $1,850,000 services and innovative practices; helping Livermore buyers and sellers make educated decisions 693 North M Street B. Taylor to Nmt Financial San Ramon LLC for $500,000 330 Andros Drive Biagtan Family Trust to J. & A. for a successful and rewarding experience. 168 Albatross Avenue Moulin Family Trust to A. Shiraishi-Cang for $1,365,000 & C. Weber for $645,000 411 Barranca Court D. & J. Gault to Holland 6315 Almaden Way M. Foster to A. & F. Garcia Family Trust for $1,225,000 Let’s talk. for $700,000 2747 Derby Drive R. Vaughn to H. & B. Shieh for 337 Call Of The Wild Way D. & S. Wittmer to K. $1,200,000 Krewinkel for $1,438,000 4171 Reedland Circle H. Chang to P. & P. 230 Garden Common K. Quinnell to A. & A. Kawakami for $1,250,000 Rosanne Hoffman Ornelas for $610,000 8233 Saturn Park Drive K. Ip to S. & D. Ghai for Realtor® CA Lic. #01960359 1455 Hudson Way A. & M. Amable to E. & S. Lee $1,105,000 509 Main Street Pleasanton, CA for $915,000 204 Stone Pine Lane V. Madhavapedi to D. 499 Hummingbird Lane J. Hempel-Haines to B. Gawf for $510,000 925.890.4416 [email protected] & K. Smith for $740,000 765 Watson Canyon Court #135 C. Sanders to homesaboutthebay.com 1078 Lomitas Avenue J. & S. Brewer to V. & O. J. Hohls for $545,000 Tymoshchuk for $870,000 Source: California REsource

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OUR RECENT SALES AND LISTINGS

20 Red Maple Ct, Danville 161 Fruitwood Cmn, Brentwood 5472 Moonflower Way, Livermore Heart of Pleasanton Valley on a quiet court 5 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 3,548 Sq Ft 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 1,589 Sq Ft 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 972 Sq Ft 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2,706 Sq Ft | Huge rear yard $1,575,000 - Available $459,950 - Available $599,950 - Coming Soon $1,599,950 - Coming Soon

2592 Aberdeen Ln, El Dorado Hills 2266 5th St, Livermore 454 Persimmon Cmn, Livermore 933 Verona Ave, Livermore 5 Bed | 3 Bath | 3,766 Sq Ft 4 Bed | 4 Bath | 2,190 Sq Ft 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath | 1,400 Sq Ft 3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,352 Sq Ft $900,000 Sold - Represented Buyers $950,000 Sold - Represented Buyer $700,000 Sold - Represented Sellers $776,000 - Represented Sellers

Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527235. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate.

• • Pleasanton Weekly Full Page.indd 1 Pleasanton Weekly January 31,1/28 /20202020 11:0Page1:26 AM 21 2020 SPRING SELLING/BUYING SEASON STARTS NOW!

COMING SOON COMING SOON MARY FURNACE 3208 BOLLA COURT, RUBY HILL 1548 GERMANO WAY, RUBY HILL 4 BD, 4 BA, Study, 4,295 SF, .52 Acre x ]{°x Ƃ]-ÌÕ`Þ] >ˆ˜yœœÀ}ÕiÃÌÃՈÌi DRE# 01961460 Call for Preview Showing Pool, 4,862 SF, .6 Acre Call for Preview Showing COMING SOON We have many buyers looking in the Tri-Valley 925-202-4505 area looking for their perfect home. If you are MaryFurnace.com considering a change in the coming months, give us a call to discuss I treat all my clients as individuals, 2496 SPYGLASS HILLS ROAD opportunities. not transactions. 4 B, 2.5 BA, 3 car garage, 3,573 SF, .22 Acre Call for Preview Showing Call today for a no cost home evaluation.

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Pleasanton Weekly • January 31, 2020 • Page 23 Sold Coming Soon

3611 Cameron Avenue | Mohr Estates Ruby Hill This beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath home rests on a corner lot A court location with a private setting: this stunning 6 with a private well, owned solar, a pool and almost an acre bed, 5 bath home within the prestigious gated Ruby Hill of land. My sellers and my buyers are thrilled. Representing community. One full bed & bath on the lower level. buyers and sellers. Sold at $1,900,000 Call for Pricing.

Coming Soon 3636 Camelot Court Pleasanton

- Built in 1970, Lot size 6272 SF - Expanded home offering 2002 SF - Lot size 6272 SF Kris Moxley - 4 bed, 3 bath - Expansive master bedroom & walk in closet 925.519.9080 - A bedroom and full bath on main level moxleyrealestate.com DRE 00790463 - Outdoor kitchen Pleasanton Meadows 900 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566

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