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2019 marks the 125th anniversary of the City of for life long residents to come celebrate the City Pleasanton and we are so excited to throw the best they know and love while inviting our newer res- birthday party ever in the heart of Downtown! You idents to come and discover this incredible place are cordially invited to join the festivities on Friday, we call home. Our street closure will include Neal August 2nd from 3pm – 9pm. Our 125th celebration Street, Railroad Avenue, Division Street and An- will include live music, family friendly entertain- gela Street. Our wonderful event sponsors will be ment, activities, food, fun and more! Members of on hand to give back to the community through our City Council will be on hand to help us hand out child-friendly, educational and charitable activi- birthday cake and sing happy birthday, too! Crowd ties throughout the day. The City of Pleasanton, favorite band, Public Eye, will perform a supersized our event Presenting Sponsor, will take over Rail- us celebrate the history, heritage and hometown concert from 6pm – 8:30pm. The lawns at Wayside road Avenue with a wide range of community ac- spirit of OUR city! Please visit www.pleasanton- and Delucchi parks will still be available for our con- tivities, educational opportunities and helpful in- downtown.net for more information and be sure cert lovers to place their blankets and chairs. formation on ways to make your life in Pleasanton to follow the Pleasanton Downtown Association on The City of Pleasanton is something to be cele- even better. social media to be the first to know about all that is brated! We are honored to provide an opportunity We hope you’ll mark your calendars and help happening Downtown this summer!

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Page 2 • May 10, 2019 • Pleasanton Weekly TIM TALK BY TIM HUNT Look for negotiations to bring health benefits back to PUSD teachers

leasanton schools chief David San Ramon Valley, which serves Haglund and the trustees agree San Ramon, Danville, Alamo, Dia- Pthat a key part of his job is blo and Blackhawk, is more than strategic planning — something they twice as large as Pleasanton (31,428 believe has been lacking. students vs. just under 15,000) and He told a group of retired church has about $150 more per student in men on Tax Day that the district’s revenue than Pleasanton. longtime policy of not paying any Pleasanton has the lowest per- health benefits was going to have to student revenue of any district in the change. Haglund cited the district’s Tri-Valley at $10,759 (San Ramon challenges in recruiting and retaining Valley, $10,902; Dublin, $11,045; employees, whether mid-managers Livermore, $11,098). One difference or teachers. That’s a key long-term is the other three districts have parcel issue. taxes providing local funds. All have The district has not paid health local bond measures. benefits since 1988 when the Pleas- Pleasanton voters passed a $270 anton and Dublin school districts million bond in 2016 and likely unified along the city limits. Before could find a “no new tax” measure unification, Dublin was a K-8 district on the 2020 ballot. An existing 1997 with Lydiksen and Donlon schools in bond will be paid off so the district Pleasanton, while the Amador Valley could give voters the option of con- High School District operated Dublin tinuing paying the same bill on their High, Amador Valley High and Foot- property taxes instead of seeing the hill High and there was a separate bill reduced. Pleasanton elementary district. From a local revenue standpoint, The unification process, through the district may well consider a par- a provision in state law that no em- cel tax that voters in other Tri-Valley ployee could lose wages or benefits, communities have passed easily and had Dublin maximize its benefits renewed. package while Pleasanton maximized Haglund also alerted the guys that salary. the first two months of school at When the unified districts formed, Amador Valley were going to be there was about $8,000 in bene- challenging for students who drive to fit expenses from Dublin that the school. Pleasanton teachers union chose Starting right after school closes in to put on the salary schedule and June, the main student parking lot pay their own benefits. Remember, at Amador Valley will morph into a health benefits were affordable in construction zone. A contractor will those days and it amounted to about be installing large solar panels in the a 20% increase with top salaries in parking lot, a move that will save the the $40,000 range. district about $2.5 million over 25 With health insurance for a fam- years, he said. ily now between $1,500-$2,000 per The challenge is that the work month, employer-paid benefits are is scheduled to last potentially into a key perk that Pleasanton lacks. October, so it will be two months The superintendent noted that mem- without 400 parking spaces. bers of the executive cabinet in the Haglund said the district has ar- San Ramon Valley district average ranged for buses to pick up and drop $30,000 more in salary plus another off students and urges parents to $24,000 in benefits compared to his insist their kids leave the cars home. Spanish senior team. Given the parking restrictions in VERY To bring employer-paid benefits Jensen Tract across from the high Immersion back in Pleasanton, Haglund said it school, that’s advice families would REAL Programs must be negotiated with the teachers be wise to heed. union. A likely path is a two-tiered The district also launched an on- LOCAL salary system that is different for new line survey to solicit parent and stu- Summer Spanish Club Year Round employees. Pleasanton teachers top at dent comments and ideas on how Programs NEWS Ages K - 2nd Grade $110,000. After 25 years, San Ramon to cope with the situation, and the • Spanish Preschool: Valley teachers top at $101,000, plus school board discussed options dur- Print or online A fun program to keep the Spanish 2½ & up alive during summer break! employer-paid benefits. ing its meeting Tuesday night. Q subscription starts • TK Kinder Care: After at only $5/month • Kinder Readiness: School Care K - 2nd grades. 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Page 4 • May 10, 2019 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST District finds potential parking fix Wine Stroll Some 25 downtown locations for Amador Valley High lot closure will turn into tasting rooms this Saturday evening as the Pleasan- Up to 300 students and staff could park on campus blacktop, tennis courts ton Downtown Association hosts its annual Wine Stroll. BY JULIA BAUM using some of the tennis courts as time. Only about 50 parking spaces courts afterward less expensive The event from 5-8 p.m. will he Pleasanton Unified on-site parking for primarily staff for staff will be available on the first than repair costs for the softball see downtown shops, eateries and School District is exploring and possibly students,” district fa- day of the 2019-20 school year, ac- field. other businesses offer wine and a possible parking solution cilities and construction director cording to PUSD. Superintendent David Haglund appetizer samples while musi- T cians perform live music through- for Amador Valley High School Nick Olsen said during a staff pre- The idea to use the blacktop area and the trustees liked the idea, but out Main Street. while a solar panel structure is sentation that evening. and tennis courts came about as he said the district needs to make Each guest will receive a com- being installed in the front parking The Amador Valley parking lot staff looked into using the junior sure they can still facilitate games memorative wine glass, event lot later this year. facing Santa Rita Road is slated for varsity softball field and estimated for the girls tennis team at Amador map and tastings at all participat- During the Board of Trustees’ reorientation and will lose more that the blacktop could potentially Valley in the fall. ing locations. Tickets cost $45 regular meeting on Tuesday night, than 400 parking spaces for about accommodate 132 vehicles, ac- “Whether we’re only allowed to and should be pre-purchased PUSD staff shared an idea to use 4-1/2 months when construction cording to Olsen. use a certain number of tennis online at www.pleasantondown- some areas and facilities at Amador starts in June after school lets out Around 200 cars could be courts for this solution depends on town.net; any leftover tickets will Valley for temporary parking dur- for the summer. parked onsite if three tennis courts whether we can get assistance from be sold onsite at Museum on ing construction when classes start Work is expected to last through are used along with the blacktop; the city to use other tennis courts Main for $50 (cash or check) on Saturday. again in the fall. October, and neighbors and the six tennis courts and the blacktop for the girls tournaments,” Ha- The PDA also offers a limited “A more recent idea is possibly Amador Valley community are could park about 300 vehicles. An glund said. “That’s a conversation number of designated driver tick- parking on the blacktop between worried about how a lack of park- estimated $80,000 pricetag would ets the night of the event for $10 the gym and football field and ing will affect their lives during that also make refurbishing the tennis See PARKING LOT on Page 10 cash. Event will be held rain or shine; no refunds. Measure E update Downtown The Dublin Unified School New Zone 7 director District’s Measure E parcel tax planning renewal was leading after Election Smith McDonald becomes lone Dublin rep on board Night, with results as of Wednes- BY JULIA BAUM day afternoon showing 74.37% The search for a new member of the Zone 7 Water policies approval for the ballot measure Agency Board of Directors came to an end last week Task force set to finish that requires support from two- when the board unanimously appointed Dublin resi- thirds of voters. dent and public relations professional Michelle Smith final DSP draft with Measure E, being decided in a mail-only special election with McDonald to fill the seat that’s been empty since early new direction from ballots due on Tuesday, asks March. DUSD residents whether they Smith McDonald, who becomes the lone Dublin City Council want to extend the district’s exist- resident on the seven-member regional board, was ing $96-per-parcel tax for another picked from among four top finalists during a special BY JEREMY WALSH nine years. The tax raises approxi- meeting at the Zone 7 offices in Livermore on May 2. The Downtown Specific Plan Up- mately $1.7 million each year and “I am honored to be selected to join the Zone 7 date Task Force now has its final has been in place since 2008. Board of Directors. Zone 7 provides critical services marching orders. Ballots needed to be submit- to the Livermore-Amador Valley region in terms of Pleasanton City Council members ted or postmarked by Tuesday water delivery and water quality and I am ready to have solidified formal policy direc- afternoon. Initial election results represent ballots received and contribute to thoughtful, forward-focused decision tion in five key topic areas related to processed as of Tuesday night, making that benefits the community we serve,” Smith downtown land-use regulations, in with 20.81% voter turnout, but McDonald said in a statement after her appointment. most cases affirming votes made dur- Alameda County election officials Smith McDonald, who works as director of com- ing their lengthy downtown debate expect to receive more mailed munications for the Alameda County Office of Educa- last month but also changing course ballots and provisional ballots in tion, fills the seat left vacant when former director Bill COURTESY OF ZONE 7 in two cases after reconsideration the next couple days. Another Stevens retired in early March in the middle of his Michelle Smith McDonald is the newest Zone 7 Water during two more hours of public Agency director and the only Dublin resident on the results update is expected later sixth term on the Zone 7 board. discussion Tuesday night. board. this afternoon. She was one of 12 candidates up for consideration The policy direction from the when the board began its deliberations at the May 2 and outreach experience” that would be useful for council will allow the task force and Jail ‘N Bail meeting — originally 14 people applied but two can- helping communicate the agency’s mission of “pro- city staff to move forward with com- Tri-Valley residents are invited didates withdrew their applications before interviews. viding safe and reliable drinking water and doing so pleting a final draft of the updated to the annual Jail ‘N Bail fund- That original list included former Pleasanton coun- in a fiscally sound and transparent manner” more Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) for raiser to support Agape Villages cilman Arne Olson, local vintner Niki Wente, financial effectively. further public review in the months Foster Family Agency next Thurs- analyst Alfred Exner (who ran a failed bid for the Board President Angela Ramirez Holmes called ahead. day (May 16). board in 2016) and fellow past Zone 7 candidate Matt everyone “incredibly qualified” and gifted with “very So, Mayor Jerry Thorne was quick At the event, volunteers will don prison stripes and attempt to Morrison, a local environmentalist and attorney. specific technical skills” but said “what clarified the to remind residents and fellow coun- get released from custody by rais- Candidates addressed the board with three-minute decision for me was Smith McDonald’s involvement cil members that Tuesday was not ing enough funds to “post bail” statements before the field was eventually whittled in Tri-Valley community service.” their only bite at the apple when it through social media networking down to the top four — Smith McDonald, consultant “When you are working and taking care of your comes to the five topics or any aspect and texting/calling friends and Alan Burnham, geologist Laurene Green and retired family and you are also a community member that of the new DSP. associates. Zone 7 civil engineer Jim Horen. pitches in that speaks volumes,” Ramirez Holmes said. “We’re not making final decisions All funds raised will go toward That group was then interviewed for 15 minutes Though Stevens’ four-year term was due to expire tonight. What we’re doing is giving enrichment, counseling and other each, during which Smith McDonald commented, in March 2022, Smith McDonald will serve on the feedback to the task force,” Thorne programs at Agape Villages, an “What Zone 7 does is one of the best kept secrets board until coming up for re-election in the March said. “This thing will be wide open agency that places foster children in the Valley,” and shared her vision of helping the 2020 primary. The board opted to fill Stevens’ seat at least two more times, once when it in homes throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. agency connect more with the community. with a provisional appointment lasting until Zone 7’s comes to the Planning Commission The event will take place from Following those interviews, the board deliberated next regularly scheduled election (during which three ... and then it will come back to the 4-8 p.m. at SideTrack Bar and before deciding on Smith McDonald. The directors Grill, 30 W. Angela St. Q spoke to Smith McDonald’s “years of communications See DIRECTOR on Page 11 See DOWNTOWN on Page 11

Pleasanton Weekly • May 10, 2019 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Weekly wins statewide prize for Coverage of Local Government CNPA honors online reporting after Ben Curry’s death; awards also go to ‘Around Pleasanton’ columns, PUSD enrollment series, Chabad Center coverage BY PLEASANTON WEEKLY STAFF in the “40,000 (views) and under” involved in the investigation, writ- debate and a Point-Counterpoint in February 2018. The Pleasanton Weekly took division for digital. ten by publisher Gina Channell. from both appellants. The Weekly earned its final rec- home seven awards, including first Leading the way for the Weekly That commentary, “School district, Another third-place honor came ognition in the Breaking News place for online Coverage of Local was the first-place award for its sheriff’s office stonewalling unac- in the Agricultural Reporting (Print) (Digital) category, fourth place to Government, for stories throughout robust coverage of the San Ramon ceptable” (Nov. 30, 2018), took category for the July 27, 2018 cover Walsh, for his article on the BART 2018 when the California News Valley Unified School District, Con- home an individual award as well, story profiling the Tri-Valley bee- Board of Directors’ meeting: “BART Publishers Association handed out tra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and fourth-place for Editorial Comment keeping community. The article, votes down Livermore extension; its annual California Journalism Danville Police Department in the in the Print Division. “Hive minds: Local beekeepers con- regional authority could take lead Awards last Saturday in Long Beach. wake of young Curry’s death. Earning the Weekly’s second- tinue to protect pollinators in face on project.” CNPA judges singled out the CNPA judges lauded the con- highest award was Bing’s biweekly of national crisis,” was written by “The Weekly focuses on dedicated Weekly for the top prize in the Digi- tinued Curry coverage, calling it “Around Pleasanton” with second former staff reporter Erika Alvero, and wide-ranging coverage of Pleas- tal Division for its ongoing coverage “an admirable commitment by the place in Columns in the Print who stepped down in December to anton and the greater Tri-Valley. The in the aftermath of the on-campus publication to follow this story for Division. take a position at the Cortez Journal seven CNPA awards honor the hard death of San Ramon Valley High a long duration — moving beyond The category, for which two ar- in her home state of Colorado. work of our editorial team, as well School freshman Ben Curry, who the initial tragedy and into covering ticles are submitted per regular col- The other third-place award as our design and production staffs, drowned unnoticed in the school how a school and school district umn, recognized Bing for his June went to the Weekly for Coverage as we continue to provide strong pool during a PE class on May 8, reacted and responded as govern- 22, 2018 column “At 60 gallons an of Youth and Education (Print) for local journalism across our print 2018. ment/public institutions.” hour, I’ve got quite a leak” and his its year-long series on Pleasanton and digital platforms,” said Walsh, Other high honors for the Weekly The series, with reporting led by Dec. 14, 2018 column “The five.” Unified School District enrollment editor of the Pleasanton Weekly and included a second-place award for staff reporter Ryan J. Degan and CNPA judges recognized the and search for solutions to ease DanvilleSanRamon.com. editor emeritus Jeb Bing’s “Around contributions from editor Jeremy Weekly for Coverage of Local Gov- overcrowding on the north side. The Weekly’s sister publications Pleasanton” columns, and three Walsh, ran throughout 2018 and ernment in the Print Division as The series culminated in the Dec. on the Peninsula also scored awards third-place awards in the Print Divi- included the initial articles after well, with a third-place award for 21, 2018 story on the PUSD Board in the CNPA contest, including 23 sion for Coverage of Local Govern- Curry drowned on campus, analysis the coverage by Bing and Walsh of Trustees moving forward with across both divisions for the Moun- ment, Coverage of Youth and Edu- of the police determination of no throughout the year on the neigh- building a new school the Donlon tain View Voice, 12 print awards for cation and Agricultural Reporting. criminal negligence, Curry’s older borhood dispute over land-use re- Elementary property to be desig- the Almanac and 16 awards for the Journalists from states outside of sister making a passionate plea to strictions on the Chabad Center for nated for fourth- and fifth-grade flagship Palo Alto Weekly, which California selected the winners of the school board and the Curry Jewish Life. students, while the existing campus won first place for General Excel- the annual competition from among family ultimately suing SRVUSD for The series, which included in- will be converted into a TK-3 school. lence (Print) as the best large weekly daily, weekly and school newspa- wrongful death. depth coverage of lengthy Planning The PUSD enrollment series fea- newspaper in the state. pers out of thousands of entries. The Curry series also featured a Commission and City Council hear- tured coverage by Alvero and her The CNPA is a nonprofit trade The Pleasanton Weekly competed scathing editorial comment, crit- ings on the matter, was highlighted predecessor on the Pleasanton ed- association for more than 800 pub- in the “Weeklies 11,001-25,000” icizing the level of transparency by the Aug. 17, 2018 edition that ucation beat, Julia Brown, who was lications. Founded in 1888, it rep- circulation division for print and shown by the government agencies featured Bing’s cover story on the promoted to associate editor of the resents daily and weekly newspa- Weekly’s sister papers the Moun- pers and news websites throughout tain View Voice and the Almanac California. Q Meet Feh and ShiShiva,va, our new nurses!n Remembering Mr. Tierney Feh A. Shiva S. Longtime teacher made ‘profound impact’ FNP-C RN, BSM on Hart community BY JULIA BAUM Hart Middle School is mourning the loss of longtime history teacher Mark Tierney, who died last Friday surrounded by family at the age of 46, according to an obituary posted on the Weekly’s Lasting Memories page online. A cause of death has not been disclosed. A Tri-Valley native, Tierney was born in Livermore and raised in Pleasanton, where Bothh off ttheseh hhighly-skilledi hl kill d nurse iinjectorsj t he attended Alisal Elementary and Harvest Park Middle schools before graduating from have over a decade of experience Amador Valley High. He received his history Mark Tierney in cosmetic treatments degree from Cal State Hayward, then earned his teaching credential from Chico State. Tierney spent 19 years teaching eighth-grade American history at Call today $50 off Botox treatment Hart and loved “watching, coaching and playing all sports” — es- & get your next with them! pecially baseball, soccer and fishing, according to his personal page Restrictions apply. Limited offer. on the Pleasanton Unified School District website. He and his family were living in San Ramon. In an email sent to families over the weekend, Hart principal Les- lie Heller said that Tierney “will be remembered for the profound VOTED BEST impact and immeasurable difference he has made for our students MEDICAL SPA and staff.” Counselors were available at school for students and staff 6 TIMES! in need of support this week. Tierney’s family said “his generous, loving spirit will be missed by all who knew him.” He is survived by his wife Erin and daughters 531 Main St., Pleasanton Mackenzie, Madison and Mia, as well as his mother, two sisters and several nieces. 925.846.2772 | MDLaserSpa.com A funeral service will be held on May 18 at 1:30 p.m. in San Ramon at St. Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Q

Page 6 • May 10, 2019 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Gearing up for 2019 Alameda County Fair ‘Last Ride’ for cattle drive, cultural pride days, new Mega Flip ride and more

BY JEREMY WALSH 7 — open Wednesdays through flipping. The popular Sky Ride will With Pleasanton’s annual sum- Sundays, with closure days on all be back as well, a gondola-style ride mer showcase just a month away, Mondays and Tuesdays. offering soaring views of the entire Alameda County Fair officials have Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. fairgrounds. unveiled more about the 2019 event daily, except for Independence Day Also debuting at the fair this schedule, including announcing the when the fair will close early at 8 year are new cultural festivals fea- fair will once again open with a p.m. turing live entertainment, attrac- cattle drive through downtown — Every night, other than July 4, tions and other activities: Fiesta a but for the last time. the fair will host the Big O Tires free la Feria on June 16, Out at the Fair Cultural festivals and pride cel- concert series from 8-9:15 p.m., (LGBTQ pride) on June 22, Asian ebrations, special pricing days, the featuring all sorts of musical acts Pacific Celebration at the Fair on new Mega Flip ride and live horse and a fireworks show after each June 23 and Bollywood at the Fair racing dates were among the other performance. on June 30. scheduling highlights released dur- Singers and bands on the sched- Special discount days are also on ing the past week ahead of the 2019 ule for this summer include WAR the schedule, including FriYAY Free fair, which runs June 14 to July 7 at on opening night and Vince Neil Day until 3 p.m. on opening day the Alameda County Fairgrounds in (lead singer of Mötley Crüe) on the June 14, and free admission until central Pleasanton. final night. Other shows include 5 p.m. for dads on Father’s Day, Fair favorites are returning too, FILE PHOTO/MIKE SEDLAK Ashanti, Trace Adkins, Gin Blos- for seniors on Boomer Free Fridays The Alameda County Fair opening day cattle drive will return for the third and with demolition derby, extreme final time on June 14. soms, Aly & AJ, Loverboy, Sheila each Friday, for First Responder’s rodeo, junior livestock auction, ex- E. and Ramon Ayala, plus tribute Day on July 4 and for Military Ap- hibits, kids’ park, pig races, carnival drive,” said Angel Moore, vice presi- on horseback and on foot, will bands performing hits from Bruno preciation Day every day. games, fair food, and of course, the dent of business development. “It lead the procession from the fair- Mars, KISS, Johnny Cash and Steely There will also be free admission rides. has been a wonderful opening cel- grounds’ Rose Avenue Gate, down Dan. and $1 rides until 5 p.m. for those Back as well will be the sound of ebration, but the Alameda County Del Valle Parkway and continue on Another popular draw to the fair, who donate on Pet Food Drive on hooves rumbling through down- Fair is always changing and evolv- to Main Street and then back to the live horse racing is scheduled to June 19, Feed the Need Food Drive town for the third annual opening ing. We want to be able to create fairgrounds. take place June 14-16, 20-23 and on June 26 and Clothing Drive for day cattle drive. But this summer new, fun experiences that will keep The cattle drive kicks off an 27-30, and July 4-7. Foster Kids on July 3. And $2 Fair will be residents’ last chance to see all our fair-goers excited about at- opening weekend with a “Western For the thrill-seekers, the fair Food Bites Thursdays will be back the live cattle drive in Pleasanton, tending year after year.” Weekend” theme. is introducing the new Mega Flip, on June 20 and 27. as fair officials plan to do away with The 2019 cattle drive will begin In all, the 2019 Alameda County a brand-new extreme ride that For more information on sched- the parade next year. at 10:30 a.m. on opening day, June Fair will run for three and a half thrusts riders high into the sky ules, discount days, concerts and “We are looking forward to the 14. More than 150 large steer, along weeks during the summer, start- from four different swinging booms tickets, visit www.alamedacounty ‘Last Ride’ of our opening day cattle with cowgirl and cowboy handlers ing on June 14 and closing July while simultaneously spinning and fair.com. Q

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CAST YOUR More principal moves for PUSD Jayne steps down at Vintage Hills, Nguyen hired at Pleasanton MS BALLOT BEFORE BY JULIA BAUM look forward to engaging with our effective next school year. The Pleasanton school board ac- Vintage Hills community in this pro- Nguyen briefly addressed the cepted the resignation of one school cess.” Navarette, an inclusion special- board and audience and told the MAY 20 principal and hired another adminis- ist who was also previously vice prin- Weekly afterwards that he plans to trator as a new principal this week. cipal at Walnut Grove Elementary “embrace the Pleasanton Middle Amid a recent personal leave of School and Harvest Park preschool, School community, get to know absence, Vintage Hills Elementary will continue to serve at Vintage Hills people and establish strong relation- School principal Ann Jayne informed during that time. ships” with families and faculty when Help us win! district officials last week that she Jayne, who had been at Vintage the 2019-20 school year starts. wanted to depart from her position Hills since 2015, was the third prin- Prior to his seven-year tenure at for good at the end of the school cipal to leave PUSD so far this school Iron Horse, Nguyen was also a prin- Best Local year. The board voted to accept her year, following the abrupt resignation cipal in the Castro Valley Unified Insurance Agent resignation on Tuesday night. of Alberto Solorzano from Amador School District and worked as a And after closed-session delibera- Valley High School and the upcom- middle school teacher before mov- tions, the trustees announced that ing retirement of Jill Butler at Pleas- ing into administrative positions. Renee Huber, Agent San Ramon principal Joe Nguyen anton Middle School. He graduated from UCLA with a (925) 484-2222 would be moving over to Pleasanton The board completed recruitment bachelor’s degree in psychology and next school year to take the princi- for Butler’s successor on Tuesday received his master’s in educational Lic.# 0G86164 pal position at Pleasanton Middle night, hiring Nguyen away from Iron leadership from California State Uni- reneehuberinsurance.com School. Horse Middle School in San Ramon versity East Bay. Q No reason was given for Jayne’s res- ignation but she had been “out for a family emergency” since early March, when vice principal Leslie Navarrette stepped in as acting principal, ac- We’d love your vote again this year for cording to Pleasanton Unified School District spokesperson Patrick Gan- BEST REAL ESTATE TEAM non. Navarrette’s appointment was Thank You! retroactively confirmed by the Board of Trustees on April 16. Superintendent David Haglund notified Vintage Hills families about

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Pleasanton Weekly • May 10, 2019 • Page 9 NEWSFRONT Chabot-Las Positas Trustee Dobie Gelles dies COMMUNITY Education leader served 20+ years on board representing Castro Valley BRIEFS BY JULIA BAUM send our condolences to the Gelles Gelles’ experience as a K-12 veteran who served three years in The Chabot-Las Positas Com- family,” Board President Edralin school administrator and director the military and eight years as a re- Interfaith Iftar munity College District is grieving Maduli said in a statement Tuesday. of the Castro Valley Adult School, servist. He also served on the Eden the loss of longtime Trustee Donald “We will remember Dobie for his a division of the Castro Valley Uni- Hospital Community Board, with Monday marked the first day of “Dobie” Gelles, who died on May 2 two decades of service, dedication fied School District, also “brought a the Castro Valley Unified School fasting in Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The Muslim Community of an undisclosed cause. and leadership to our students and unique perspective to the board and District, and was president of his Center of the East Bay, based in A career edu- community.” provided his fellow board mem- Rotary and Kiwanis Club chapters. Pleasanton, is inviting all residents cator from Cas- Gelles was deeply involved in bers additional perspective when Gelles graduated from the Univer- to take part this Sunday in its third tro Valley, Gelles education during his life and “be- reviewing policies and governing sity of Pittsburgh, where he earned annual Interfaith Iftar, a commu- had served on lieved deeply in community col- the district,” Chabot-Las Positas of- his bachelor’s degree in science and nity dinner after sunset during which the Board of leges and gave unlimited amounts ficials said. math before later obtaining his mas- Muslims break their daily Ramadan Trustees since of time to our district,” Inter- Just two days after Gelles’ death, ter’s degree in counseling from Cali- fast. 1998, when he im Chancellor Ronald Gerhard he posthumously received the Ful- fornia State University at Hayward. The Interfaith Iftar, which will was first elected added. filling the Trust Award from the He is survived by two children and feature speakers from different local to represent Area District officials said they are Community College League of two grandchildren. His age was not religions, will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Dobie Gelles St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church 4, which in- “grateful for (Gelles’) service” and California, a previously announced immediately released. in Livermore. Organizers seek to cludes Castro Valley and parts of called him “instrumental” in help- award for Gelles that “recognizes The Chabot-Las Positas board is get an accurate count, so attendees Oakland. He went unchallenged in ing pass bond measures A and B to the enduring dedication and service scheduled to discuss the next steps should RSVP online at mcceastbay. last year’s election to earn another build out and renovate both Chabot of California’s community college for filling Gelles’ vacancy at its regu- org/interfaith-iftar. four-year term. and Las Positas colleges. “Dobie’s trustees,” according to the associa- lar meeting on May 21. More in- “On behalf of the Board of Trust- commitment was first and foremost tion’s website. formation will be announced soon, ‘Marriage Night’ ees, we are deeply saddened and to students,” Gerhard said. Gelles was an armed services district officials said. Q Best-selling authors Les and Leslie Parrott and Francis and Lisa Chan will present on how to deepen mar- PARKING LOT suggested delaying the project mentioned the HVAC tie-in. “I’m environment to begin with.” riage relationships in a livestream Continued from Page 5 until next year, but Olsen said tepid on this right now because it Students could also play an im- event from 6-9:30 p.m. next Friday the district “would need to re- is just really, really a burden on this portant part in persuading each (May 17) at GraceWay Church in we have not had yet.” turn approximately $1.14 million community,” Miller said. “I want to other to find other ways to school Pleasanton. Other ideas like renting space at in Proposition 39 funds and miss be green but, man, this is hard.” besides driving. “Healthy marriages don’t happen the Alameda County Fairgrounds out on savings from the project.” Board President Valerie Arkin “I’m hoping the leadership of by accident. They require work and parking lot have already been re- PUSD would also owe payment for and Trustee Joan Laursen agreed students on campus will provide dedication, but with the busyness of life and the pressures of culture, it’s jected for being too costly and pos- several contractors and consultants that abandoning the project over that little bit of peer pressure that easy to lose focus. ‘Marriage Night’ ing liability concerns. Staff are still working on the project, and anoth- short-term parking problems will say ... ‘We’re doing our part for is designed to provide practical an- looking into private busing options er school would also be affected. seemed short-sighted. Arkin and the good of the school,’” Laursen swers ... Speakers will share their and also hiring Bay Area Traffic “In order to do HVAC replace- Laursen said they hope parents said. “I’m hoping there’s going to expertise and principles for a lasting Solutions to manage traffic. ment at Pleasanton Middle School, and students will consider walking, be some of that energy among the relationship,” church officials said. The city is also considering add- we have to pair it with a more ener- biking or carpooling to school until peers. That will help ease the pain For more information or to regis- ing loading and unloading zones gy efficient project, which is solar,” construction is done. for the two months.” ter, visit www.gracewaylife.org. on Del Valle and Black avenues. Olsen said, adding that the HVAC “It might not be the most con- The district estimates that ap- Expediting construction work and solar panels “balanced out” to venient option for parents but it proximately $1.8 million in en- Election time was also dismissed by Olsen as the state’s energy ratio requirements is only for two months,” Arkin ergy costs will be saved over the Livermore Indivisible is inviting “very costly in such a short con- for receiving the Prop 39 funds. said. “We have some viable alterna- 25-year lifespan of the solar panel the Tri-Valley community to hear struction window and would only Trustee Mark Miller came to tives for kids to consider. 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DOWNTOWN exclusively on housing downtown zone, and 46 feet with three stories the gas station that is set to close The council voted 3-2 to oppose Continued from Page 5 — with one outright opposing new maximum and 300% FAR for the soon with the tenant lease expiring. the residential overlay but allow the multi-family residential, others ask- new “mixed-use downtown” district Neighbors, Narum said, supported Barone’s property to receive a “mixed- City Council, wide open, to discuss ing for conservative growth and an- — a zone that would apply only to the concept of potential multi-family use transitional” overlay label, with anything you’d like to discuss.” other urging as many new units as the current Civic Center site and va- residential on the property, as the Testa and Vice Mayor Karla Brown in The task force of city leaders, feasible given the housing shortfall. cant city property across Old Bernal owner is exploring. dissent. downtown stakeholders and other When the matter returned to the Avenue if voters support relocating The council voted 4-1, with Coun- With the policy direction from the volunteers is winding down its two- council for deliberation, the major- the library and city offices to the Ber- cilwoman Julie Testa in dissent, to council now confirmed, the work year-plus process to update the policy ity mainly affirmed their April 16 nal Park. allow the residential overlay label for shifts back to the task force to com- document that outlines city rules and decisions but did change their minds The council also Tuesday affirmed the Shell site. plete its final DSP draft. The last objectives for commercial, residential related to residential height and a its preferred ban on ground-floor Narum, however, said she would task force meeting, which is open to and public properties throughout the proposed overlay label for the Shell residential on commercial proper- not endorse the label for the Barone’s the public, is scheduled for May 28 307-acre downtown planning area. station and Barone’s restaurant sites. ties fronting Main Street and in the site, which would leave open the pending confirmation of a quorum. The conversation was brought to The council opted to tighten the “mixed-use downtown” zone. possibility of full residential with no The final draft document would the council early after city staff sought building standards for future devel- In their other modification, the commercial on the property. Though then be re-released to the public for final policy direction on several key opment on downtown properties in council majority changed course on Joe and Maricela Barone have said review ahead of public hearings be- topic areas for which the task force the residential zone by stipulating the debate on whether to reassign they have no plans to close their fore the Planning Commission (like- contemplated recommendations that that buildings be a maximum of two two properties — the Shell station restaurant, they did ask the city for ly early summer) and City Council differed from its members’ previous stories. parcel at Ray and First streets and the the residential overlay to keep their (late summer or fall), according to leanings and from the initial draft Before, the council preferred a Barone’s restaurant site on St. John options open in the future. city staff. Q DSP document released in the fall. 30-foot height limit in residential, Street — to label them as open for The council hosted a three-hour- with slightly higher possible to ac- possible residential, commercial or plus public debate on April 16 and commodate roof lines if the owner mixed-use redevelopment. McDonald is now the only Dublin settled on direction for key top- pursued a planned unit development The proposed new label, which DIRECTOR resident on the board — three direc- ics such as building height require- application. But that could leave the came after requests from the prop- Continued from Page 5 tors live in Pleasanton and the three ments, ground-floor residential door open for a three-story building erty owners, would not guarantee of the seven positions were already others are from Livermore. and mixed-use sites. But with that pending city approval, so the council future rezoning and any final project set for the ballot), rather than call for A San Lorenzo native and San meeting extending past midnight, voted 4-1 on Tuesday to shut that application would still require a pub- a special election now. Jose State University alum, Smith city staff wanted to confirm those out by establishing a two-story maxi- lic development review process and Based in Livermore, Zone 7 is McDonald is a former sports journal- decisions with the council again, mum. Thorne dissented. environmental analysis, according to the wholesale water retailer for the ist with ESPN, espnW and the San plus Councilwoman Kathy Narum The council majority left their city staff. The move, though, would cities of Pleasanton and Livermore, Francisco Chronicle who also later wanted to revisit one of her votes. April 16 direction on other building allow the owners to avoid apply- Dublin San Ramon Services District worked as public information officer The discussion Tuesday night saw standards in place. ing for a specific plan amendment (DSRSD) and Cal Water’s Livermore for Dublin Unified School District. council members go over each key That included supporting the ex- down the line and make it clear in division. The agency is also tasked She is a member of the Alameda topic area with city planning offi- isting 40-foot-tall and 300% floor- city documents that those possible with providing flood protection in County Women’s Hall of Fame, in- cials to affirm or modify their prior area ratio (FAR) maximums for the redevelopments are on the table. the Livermore and Amador valleys. ducted in 2015 in the Sports & direction. commercial core area, a 36-foot-tall, Narum switched her position Though residents from Dublin, Athletics category. Q They also heard from a handful two-story maximum with 125% FAR on the Shell site after talking with Pleasanton or Livermore are eligible Editor Jeremy Walsh of speakers during public comment, for the new “mixed-use transitional” residents in the neighborhood near to run for Zone 7 elections, Smith contributed to this story.

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• Divorce according to the lieutenant. around school sites while students • Probate, Trust Admin. POLICE BULLETIN Witnesses told officers that the are present,” he said. minivan continued traveling on Anyone with information about • Living Trusts, Updates Boy hit by van; driver Greenwood Road but soon parked the Harvest Park incident can con- • Deeds comes forward after and waited five minutes until her tact police at 931-5100. media report child arrived and they drove away, In other news By appointment at 925-577-4736 or www.atlasdp.com Schlehuber said. One witness cap- Pleasanton police are investigating tured video of the silver Toyota Si- The Alameda County Sheriff’s Of- Atlas Document Preparation Services an incident during which a minivan enna minivan and female driver on fice recently shined a spotlight on driver left the scene after striking a a dashcam, giving police their only the 31st anniversary of the murder 120 Spring Street, Suite L, Pleasanton, CA 94566 Harvest Park Middle School eighth- lead at the time. of young Maurice Hill, putting out grader who’d crossed into the street That changed on Monday, when a renewed call for information that Charlotte R Hargrave LDA CP NP Registered Alameda County LDA #96 during pickup near the school last the driver came to the police depart- could help investigators solve the I am not an attorney. I can provide self-help service at your specific direction. Friday afternoon, according to a ment and reported she was involved cold-case homicide with Tri-Valley department spokesman. in the collision, saying she didn’t ties. The woman behind the wheel realize she was involved until seeing Hill, 22, was found shot to death came forward on Monday and is a news story on social media, ac- on Old Altamont Pass Road, near Mark Anthony Tierney reportedly cooperating with police cording to Schlehuber. mile marker 1.9, east of Livermore after local television news stations “We appreciate the community’s in rural Alameda County on April December 30, 1972 – May 3, 2019 picked up the story by posting pho- support and help in identifying all 16, 1988. Mark Anthony Tierney passed tos of the injured boy and minivan involved parties in this case,” Schle- Witnesses reported the last time away peacefully on Friday, May involved as part of an interview with huber said. “We are fortunate to they saw Hill was in the back seat 3, 2019 surrounded by his family. the boy’s mother earlier on Monday. have an involved public that helped of a brown, two-door Volvo on 85th Mark was born on December 30, No charges have been filed in the get the word out and uncover all Avenue and D Street in Oakland. hit-and-run case, and the driver’s facts in this unfortunate event.” The driver was described at the time 1972 in Livermore, CA to parents, name is not being released at this The woman gave officers a state- as a black man with lighter skin and James and Tally Rose Tierney, time with the investigation still on- ment and is cooperating with the Jheri curls in his mid-30s, wearing and grew up in Pleasanton. going, according to Pleasanton po- investigation, the lieutenant added. a black hat and black leather coat. He graduated from Cal State lice Lt. Kurt Schlehuber. Schlehuber also noted that Pleas- The front passenger was described Hayward with a degree in history The situation unfolded around anton police provide traffic school as a heavy-set black man in his mid- and later earned his teaching 3:15 p.m. Friday when police re- at various sites around town as 30s with short hair. credential from Chico State. Mark sponded to an off-campus student the school year is coming to an Sheriff’s officials often acknowl- taught eighth grade history at pickup area and found a boy had end, but it is vital for motorists to edge cold-case homicide anniver- Hart Middle School in Pleasanton been hit by a minivan after he always be aware when driving near saries on social media, along with for 19 years. He coached baseball stepped off the curb and attempted schools. the message, “Our victims are never and soccer, and enjoyed fishing. to cross Greenwood Road between “We understand the unique traf- forgotten.” Anyone with pertinent Mark is survived by his wife, Erin Tierney, daughters parked vehicles north of Valley Av- fic issues that arise during pick-up information about the case can con- Mackenzie, Madison, and Mia; his mother Tally Rose Tierney enue, Schlehuber said. and drop-off and are working with tact the sheriff’s Cold Case Homicide of Pleasanton; his sisters Mary Kay Fleming of Antioch and The boy, who was walking to- Pleasanton Unified School District Unit at 510-667-3661 or the anony- Maureen Olsen of Rio Vista. He is also survived by several nieces, ward his mother’s parked vehicle, on mitigating school traffic issues. mous tip line at 510-667-3622. a great-niece, and a great-nephew. His generous, loving spirit will sustained injuries to his mouth and Parents and citizens are reminded Reference case No. 88-005923. Q be missed by all who knew him. face that required medical attention, to use caution when driving in and —Jeremy Walsh Friends and family are invited to a funeral service on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 1:30 pm at St. Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Boulevard in San Ramon. POLICE REPORT

PAID OBITUARY The Pleasanton Police Department made the following information available. May 3 May 1 Theft Fraud May 5 Q 1:45 p.m. on the 5800 block of Q 9:03 p.m. on the 2100 block of Theft Stoneridge Mall Road Stoneridge Mall Road Graffiti offense Gary Allen Wright Q 8:45 a.m., 5000 block of Owens Q 9:47 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge Drive; theft of auto Mall Road; shoplifting Q 2:37 p.m. on the 1600 block of June 30, 1940 – April 27, 2019 Q 1:09 p.m. on the 3600 block of Assault/battery Lexington Lane Andrews Drive Alcohol violation Gary Allen Wright of Pleasanton Q 8:36 p.m. on the 5300 block of Case Q 6:45 p.m., 6700 block of Bernal Avenue passed away on Saturday, April 27th. Q 11:46 a.m. on the 1700 block of Avenue; shoplifting DUI Santa Rita Road Gary was born on June 30th, 1940 Q 7:03 p.m., 5600 block of Black Q 8:17 p.m. on the 5100 block of Shoplifting Avenue; theft from auto at Merritt Hospital in Oakland. He Hopyard Road Q 10:42 a.m. on the 6100 block of West graduated from Castlemont High DUI Burglary Las Positas Boulevard School in 1958 & proudly served in Q 1:14 a.m. at Francisco Street and Assault/battery Santa Rita Road Q 1:24 p.m. on the 4700 block of the US Marine Corps from 1958- Willow Road Q 10:29 a.m. on the 2700 block of Q 6:11 p.m. on the 500 block of Main 1961. Fraud Stoneridge Drive Street Sex offense Gary is survived by his loving wife, Vandalism Q 11:49 a.m. on the 5700 block of Belleza Drive Q 1:01 a.m. on Dublin Canyon Road Diane; 4 daughters, Kathy Rathjen, Q 1:07 p.m. on the 1000 block of Janet Wright, Lisa Hudson & Ashli Stoneridge Mall Road Drug violation April 30 Q 12:44 a.m. on the 5100 block of Hudson; son, Brian Allen Wright; & May 4 Hopyard Road DUI Q 9:52 p.m. on the 6800 block of Santa 2 granddaughters, Brittany Vargas & Fraud Maddy Hudson. Gary was proceeded May 2 Rita Road Q 8:15 p.m. on the 1300 block of Burglary in death by his parents, Evelyn Wright & Max Allen Wright; & by Stoneridge Mall Road Drug violation Q 9:51 p.m. on the 1300 block of his sister, Judy Gooch. Theft Q 10:43 p.m. on the 3100 block of Santa Rita Road Stoneridge Mall Road Gary’s passions were his friends & family. His hobbies were Q 9:52 a.m. on the 1900 block of Santa Fraud Rita Road Assault/battery golfing & hunting for agates at the beach. Gary was a well respected Q 4:13 p.m. on the 6900 block of Corte Q 4:10 p.m. on Hopyard Road at Q 5:14 p.m. on the 3400 block of Park Mercado realtor & office manager in Pleasanton. Most recently, he served his Place Golden Road Drug violation community as a crossing guard. He loved “his kids” and he took Q 7:24 p.m. on the 4500 block of Theft Q 12:55 p.m. at Mavis Drive and Vine the job very seriously. Gary served as a mentor to many in AA for Hopyard Road Q 3:21 p.m. on the 4500 block of Street over 37 years. He understood relationships are what matter most. Q 8:06 p.m. on the 400 block of Rosewood Drive A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 on Saturday, May 18th at Sycamore Road Missing person April 29 DUI the Veterans Memorial Hall, 301 Main St. in downtown Pleasanton. Q 9:26 a.m. on Corte Rivera Theft Q 1:13 a.m. on the 6700 block of Corte Q 10:05 a.m. on the 500 block of PAID OBITUARY Santa Maria Bonita Avenue Page 12 • May 10, 2019 • Pleasanton Weekly Opinion the Pleasanton Police Department have chosen community service. Pleasanton Downtown Association LETTERS every year. Thank you also to the We are volunteering our time without exception. This is contrary Pleasanton Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund and writing about our experiences to the public’s expressed desires in Weekly Million-dollar staircase?! for including Senior Support as a to show our community the im- a previous survey. recipient. portance of giving back. So far, It allows higher density, mixed- —Lori O’Sullivan PUBLISHER Dear Editor, I have volunteered at Tri-Valley use buildings, taller buildings and I read Jeb Bing’s column “Fixing Haven and donated old toys and ground-floor residential in place Gina Channell, Ext. 119 Amador Theater” in the March 29 Downtown Pleasanton stuffed animals to a center in Wal- of active use retail in the core EDITORIAL Weekly. I was surprised that the nut Creek. downtown district (latter, sub- Editor outdoor staircase would “cost an I oppose the changing of down- There are so many people out sequently opposed by the City Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 118 estimated $1 million.” I emailed town Pleasanton. The traffic is hor- there without a home or food; one Council). It also proposes to move the Weekly, thinking it was errata, rible as it is; if you add more hous- small act of kindness could make the public library, police station Tri Valley Life Editor but they confirmed the estimate. ing, it will only be worse. their lives just a little bit better. and city offices to the Bernal Park Dolores Fox Ciardelli I can’t believe that a staircase Keep Pleasanton the way it is; if People in Pleasanton are so privi- property at a cost of $200 million- Editor Emeritus could cost that much and seriously we wanted to live in Hayward, we leged, we should be able to do a plus, even though some of the Jeb Bing question the expenditure or the would. little something to help those in facilities are adequate and don’t Staff Reporters thought that went into that cost. One of the reasons we all call need. need replacement. Surely there Julia Baum, Ext. 111 And, since I am at it, I wonder Pleasanton home is because of Sometimes people forget about is a more creative and less costly Ryan J. Degan, Ext. 121 how our society got to a point downtown. Every time an old how important volunteer work is, alternative. Contributors where we have to install an elevator house comes down, apartments so we are raising awareness for The DSP needs to be more in- to get the handicapped to the bal- take its place. The city is ruining volunteering and helping others. I novative, more about creating a Tim Hunt, Dennis Miller, cony, which would be difficult for downtown. have volunteered at the Tri-Valley vibrant community, more about Mike Sedlak, Jenny Lyness, them to navigate and doesn’t have a —Jerry Hunter Haven thrift store and donated aesthetics, more about parking and Nancy Lewis, Kali Persall good view from the back. I support three large bags of old toys and less about crowding in more resi- ART & PRODUCTION helping them but surely regulations Recommended changes to stuffed animals. dential units. —Lorien Burr —Lou Astbury Design and Production Manager have gotten out-of-hand when you downtown Pleasanton have to install an elevator rather Kristin Brown than set aside a good-view area on We recently learned that there Designers Thank you to the Knotty the main floor. is a plan underway to change the Naughty Knitters Editor’s note: Linda Atilano, Amy Levine, —Mick Hanou look of our downtown Pleasanton. Paul Llewellyn, Doug Young We strongly oppose these changes. Like the nursery rhyme: yes sir, Several of these Letters arrived Specifically, raising the building yes sir, three bags full. With a dona- before the City Council’s ADVERTISING A parent lesson? downtown debate on Tuesday height to four stories (subsequently tion of three bags of yarn from my Account Executive night. We attempted to amend Every school day, I see a few par- opposed by the City Council), in- daughter Julie Haynes, the ladies at Karen Klein, Ext. 122 outdated details in the Letters ents pulling into the clearly marked creasing the density of the build- the Pleasanton Senior Center who with parenthetical annotations. Real Estate Sales “No Stopping At Any Time” zone ings and adding housing units. meet weekly to knit for their own Carol Cano, Ext. 226 just outside Hart Middle School Years ago, we voted to limit families took on the challenge of to drop their kids. I shudder to the building height to two stories, knitting lap blankets for our resi- BUSINESS think the lesson these impression- add no additional housing units, dents at Pleasanton Nursing and Administrative Associates able young minds are learning from increase the number of restaurants Rehab Center. Regina Nestor, Ext. 124 a seemingly minor act — it is and more places that are open later The ladies created the most beau- Carolyn Chan, Ext. 124 perfectly OK to defy any rule and in the evening. tiful blankets. Our residents, fami- Circulation Department authority for your convenience. We moved to Pleasanton in 1980 lies and staff greatly appreciate all

Ext. 141 Parents, please remember, ac- because we were drawn to the your hard work and love that went 2015 tions indeed speak louder ... quaint, small-town feel that made into your wonderful creations. The HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY —Jim Garber Pleasanton special. Please don’t residents placed their blankets on Phone: (925) 600-0840 change the appeal that has con- their laps and then took them to Fax: (925) 600-9559 Desperate times due tinued to set us apart from other their rooms to put on their beds. Editorial email: to housing crisis towns in this area. This special We have donated more yarn and [email protected] feel is what increases our prop- the ladies keep on knitting. They We Now [email protected] I couldn’t disagree with your erty value and makes this town are such a blessing to our residents. Display Sales email: editorial positions more! We are desirable. Keep up the good work ladies. Sell Dog desperate for more housing, es- —Sharon and Dan Pilarski Thank you, from all of us at the [email protected] Food pecially affordable housing here facility. Classifieds Sales email: in P-Town, please do all you can Pleasanton’s priorities — Linda DeGennaro [email protected] to work toward this. We have so Circulation email: circulation@ many families in danger of being Please consider for the future City priorities article PleasantonWeekly.com homeless (including my own) due using monochrome distinctions for Chip Car Key to the housing crisis affecting the charts such as the “Pleasanton’s I am catching up on my Weekly Bay Area. Priorities” chart on page 15 of the reading and read the article you $ 99 The Pleasanton Weekly is published The plan to add four-story units April 12, 2019 edition. wrote a few weeks ago about the every Friday by Embarcadero Media, 69 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA in downtown is a nice start; I think As a person with limited percep- “Pleasanton’s Priorities.” I found (Some Restrictions 94566; (925) 600-0840. adding more units is beneficial. tion of color variations, I asked my the article both informative and Apply) Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS —Matthew Neu wife to discern for me the differ- really well written — thank you Ask Us About: 020407. Senior Support and PPD ences between the 2019 priorities. for bringing this information to the The color variations were also ex- public with such clarity. Rescreening Or New Window The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon request Screens, Sharpening Knives, to homes and apartments in Pleasanton. On behalf of Senior Support Pro- tremely difficult for her. —Patty Powers Community support of the Pleasanton Scissors, Chainsaws, Mower gram of the Tri-Valley, I would Fortunately, there is the addi- Blades and Many Weekly is welcomed and encouraged through like to thank Angela Paiva of the tional webpage to clarify the priori- memberships at levels of $5, $8 or $10 per Downtown Specific Plan Garden Tools. month through automatic credit card charges. Pleasanton Police Department with ties on the Weekly’s website. Print subscriptions for businesses or residents whom we have collaborated for the —Patrick M. Lofft In response to Jeb Bing’s column of other communities are $60 per year or $100 Christmas tree giving. The tree is of March 22, 2019, “Downtown for two years. Go to www.PleasantonWeekly. placed in the police department Planning: Are developers now mak- com to sign up and for more information. Giving back is important lobby every year for those in our ing the decisions.” After reviewing POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Two Locations to serve you: Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, community wishing to help by I attend Hart Middle School in the draft Downtown Specific Plan, 1807 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton Pleasanton, CA 94566. purchasing gifts for needy fami- the seventh grade and have been as- the answer is clearly yes. Phone (925) 846-0660 © 2019 by Embarcadero Media. lies and isolated senior citizens of signed the Twenty Percent Project. The DSP Task Force accepted 652 Main Street, Pleasanton All rights reserved. Reproduction without Pleasanton. In this project, we have to affect the the recommendations of the Pleas- Phone (925) 846-0727 permission is strictly prohibited. We are honored to partner with community in some way, and we anton Chamber of Commerce and www.truevalue.com/pleasanton

Pleasanton Weekly • May 10, 2019 • Page 13 What’s happening around the Valley in music, theater, Tri Valley Life art, movies and more

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Above: Hispanic Heritage Day on Saturday will be a fun family-friendly event. Right: Mexican dances feature vibrantly colored clothes reflecting cultural traditions.

Celebration to include music, dance, food and more

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI

A free Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta is being held art, artifacts and clothing. Authentic Mexican food — such as respect for and communion with nature, from 4-7 p.m. this Saturday with mariachi music folk will be available for sale. as well as religious motifs — are incorporated into It’s fiesta dance and songs by Grupo Folklorica Tlapalli at the The Mexican dances will provide a glimpse into the dances and the outfits. Bankhead Theater Plaza on First Street in Livermore. the culture of the region, with the vibrantly colored Hispanic Heritage Day is presented by Livermore time! The family-friendly event, honoring Mexican cul- clothes and decorations worn by the dancers re- Valley Performing Arts Center. For more information, ture and heritage, will include displays of traditional flecting their cultural traditions. Important themes visit lvpac.org. Q Coming soon: hula dancers and reptiles Fairgrounds hosting exciting weekend events

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI concert in honor of Tennyson Lum to 5 p.m., next Saturday and Sunday The Alameda County Fairgrounds at the Amphitheater. The show will (May 18-19), is the NorCal Reptile in Pleasanton will be busy the next feature Maoli, Ekolu, Native Ele- Expo, a chance to meet exotic ani- two weekends with events for family ments, Mango Kingz and Hawaiian mals up close and personal. fun and experiences. Royalty. Admission is $45, which in- The expo will have unique ven- This weekend is the Hawaiian cludes entry to the May Day event. dors, specialized breeders, whole- May Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 Admission to the May Day event sale supplies, animal displays, and p.m. both days, featuring dancers, is only $10 for adults; $8 for se- activities for the youngsters. musicians and other entertainment, niors; free for children 5 and under. Tickets are available at the door as well as ethnic food vendors and On Sunday, Mother’s Day, festival only. Adults are $12; children, $7; arts and crafts from Hawaii, Tahiti admission for mothers is $5. For seniors and military, $10; free for and all over California. more information, visit www.ku- children 5 and under. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO On Saturday, from 3-9 p.m., there muhulaassociation.com. Parking at the Alameda County NorCal Reptile Expo is a chance to meet exotic animals up close and personal. will be a special Memorial Reggae Then next weekend, from 10 a.m. Fairgrounds is $10 per vehicle. Q

Page 14 • May 10, 2019 • Pleasanton Weekly TRI VALLEY LIFE WRITE NOW! SUMMER WRITING CAMPS Chamber Players present for Grades 2-8 Czech composers July 8 - August 2 Concert pieces rich with deep Slavic influences

Presentation Skills The Pleasanton Chamber Play- ers return to the Firehouse Arts Expository Writing Center at 2 p.m. next Sunday

(May 19), with “Czech Mates,” a program featuring classical cham-

Creative Writing ber music from the Czech Repub- lic: Three Madrigals by Bohuslav   
  PLEASANTON, (925) 485-5750 Martinu; Four Pieces for Violin and Piano Op. 17 by Josef Suk;     PALO ALTO, (650) 424-1267 Silent Woods Op. 94 by Antonin CONTRIBUTED IMAGE [email protected] www.headsup.org Dvorak; String Quartet “Kreutzer “Czech Mates” is coming to the Firehouse on May 19 courtesy of Pleasanton Chamber Players. Sonata” by Leos Janacek; and the Piano Quintet Op. 81 by Dvorak. Rich with deep Slavic influ- Jaffe (cello), Brady Anderson the world, in addition to his ences, the pieces are virtuosic (cello) and Tamirzhan Yerzhanov teaching and coaching roles. and elegant. The performers are (piano). Tickets are $15-$25, with se- top-tier soloists and chamber mu- This concert marks the second nior and student discounts avail- Mother’s Day sicians from the Tri-Valley and season at the Firehouse for Pleas- able. Go to www.firehousearts. the greater Bay Area: Nigel Arm- anton Chamber Players director org, call 931-4848, or purchase Champagne Brunch Buffet strong (violin), Rochelle Nguy- Brady Anderson. He is a founding at the theater box office, 4444 at en (violin), Elbert Tsai (violin), member of the Alden Trio and Railroad Ave. Q Christina Simpson (viola), James performs chamber music around —Dolores Fox Ciardelli Livermore hosting Street Fest Downtown event to feature new wine and beer pop-ups BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI more time to meet and talk to local Livermore Downtown Inc. is The Livermore Downtown Street winemakers and brewers. hosting the event, which will be :\UKH`4H`[O࠮ HT·WT Fest happening next weekend is The street fest is expected to open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. next Carved Honey Baked Ham • Eggs Benedict • California Benedict old and it’s new. Although this draw as many as 100,000 peo- Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Apple-Raisin Crepes • Tri Tip • Cheese Blintzes • Bacon & Sausage is the 28th year for the event, it ple over in two days, May 18-19, next Sunday with shorter hours for Country All Star Potatoes • Texas French Toast is launching a new winery and stretching along First Street from the pop-ups, which open at noon. Fresh Seasonal Fruit & Salads • Baked Breakfast Pastries brewery experience — Pop Up M Street to Maple. More than 175 For more information or to buy Juice & Coffee & Mimosas Wine Lounges and Pop Up Tap artisans and crafters will show- tickets for the Pop Up experiences, Rooms are replacing previous tast- case their creations, and downtown go to www.livermoredowntown. Adults $30 • Seniors 62 Yrs $26 ing stations. boutique shops are stocking up com. Tickets are $10, which in- Children 10 Yrs & Under $17 • Child 4 Yrs & Under Free The new concept aims for a on unique specialty items. Second cludes an official wine or beer more relaxed, interactive and edu- Street will have children’s activities glass. Reservations Encouraged 484-0789 cational experience, according to from J to N Street. Eateries will also The Street Fest and parking out- the organizers, giving participants have interactive attractions. side the event are free. Q 201 Main St., Downtown Pleasanton www.vicsallstar.com

2017 2018 PLEASANTON PLEASANTON WEEKLY WEEKLY Human figures, abstract to realism DRUG-FREE | SURGERY-FREE | PAIN RELIEF “Equilibrium” by Judith Kunzlé is part LASER THERAPY RELIEVES of the new exhibit in the Bankhead PAIN AND INFLAMMATION Gallery, “Go Figure,” celebrating the ASSOCIATED WITH: spirit, style and emotion expressed in the human figure through the eyes «SPRAINS & STRAINS of 26 artists, running through July «LOW BACK PAIN 8. Nearly 50 works will feature styles from abstract to realism and include «SHOULDER & KNEE both two-and three-dimensional pieces. A concurrent exhibit in the «SPORTS INJURIES Founders Room, adjacent to the «NECK PAIN Bankhead lobby, will feature works from E. Trent Thompson’s “Pictures «DISC ISSUES for People” project. A free Artists’ «SCIATICA Reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. this Saturday with refreshments and «TENDONITIS & TENDONOSIS music by the Gibbard family string «FOOT & ANKLE CONDITIONS quartet. The Bankhead Gallery is located in the lobby of the theater, «AND MUCH MORE! 2400 First St. in Livermore; it is open Mondays through Wednesdays, as well as Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN and by appointment. APPOINTMENT 4439 Stoneridge Drive, Ste. 200 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Pleasanton, CA 94588 New Patient Special: 925.462.BACK $29/session www.ChiroSportsUSA.com

Pleasanton Weekly • May 10, 2019 • Page 15 COVER STORY

Presenting the special powers of mother and daughter lookalikes

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI The winners of this year’s Mother-Daugh- ter Lookalike Contest are Jennifer Lillard and her 4-year-old daughter, Katelyn. They do look alike now, but the resem- blance is even stronger in photos of them both at age 4. “We have a video of me at that age doing a ballet dance and it is surreal to see — our body shapes are the same at that age,” Jen- nifer said. “Katelyn was excited because she thought it was her, then she was like, wait a minute, who is this person? She said, ‘I CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS don’t have a blue leotard so that can’t be Left: The winning photo shows mother me.’” Jennifer Lillard (left) and daughter Katelyn The combination photo submitted to the each at age 4 wearing a Wonder Woman wardrobe. Above: Jennifer and Katelyn contest by the Lillards shows Jennifer in Lillard also shared a photo of what they 1981 in her Wonder Woman Underroos, a look like today. fashionable style of children’s underwear at the time featuring characters from pop cul- ture. As a matter of fact, the original photo included her brother in similar Batman garb. When Katelyn picked out a Wonder Women swimsuit recently, Jennifer recalled her old photo and took a similar shot of her daughter. Katelyn saw the photos side by side and exclaimed, “Mommy, we have the same stars!” Jennifer’s parents began to see the resem- like my hus- blance as Katelyn became a toddler. She band,” she added. recalled them saying, “Gosh, Jennifer, she Jennifer treasures the looks just like you, she talks like you.” Wonder Woman photo combo. The second-place Newer acquaintances see a lot of dad Matt “It’s proof that I once had light blond finishers in this in her, and he likes to hear that. But now the hair,” she commented with a laugh. year’s contest were jury is in that Jennifer and Katelyn are the Katelyn has an older brother Austin, a Marla Lucas and lookalikes. seventh-grader at Pleasanton Middle School, daughter Eden. “We smile the same,” Jennifer said. “We and a sister Kendall, who is a junior at Foot- smile with our eyes closed, we don’t know hill High. how to smile with our eyes open. We call Family resemblance certainly runs in the to Hearst Elemen- them ‘smiling eyes’ in my family.” family for Jennifer Lillard because she and tary School and now “When Katelyn is not smiling, she looks daughter Kendall Harris took first place in attend The Athenian the Pleasanton Weekly’s annual Mother- School in Danville. Eileen Armas and Mia Diaz, one of the six Daughter Lookalike Contest back in 2015 The photo was taken other finalist pairs. when Kendall was 12 years old. (Contest recently when dad Robert rules don’t allow a winning pair to enter noticed that Evan was sud- again in future years, but there’s nothing denly taller than Marla. He began precluding mothers from re-entering with taking photos to document the kids’ other daughters.) growth. The Weekly holds the lookalike “My son officially passed me up; it was a contest each year in recognition of big deal when he turned 13,” Marla said. “My husband has a very large family, and Mother’s Day in May. This year Robert made sure to take a shot of Marla we send out pictures of the kids regularly on there were 24 submissions, which and Eden together noting, “Look at you a group text so everyone is aware of what the staff narrowed down to eight guys! You’re both wearing your hair up and everyone else is doing,” Marla said. “I sent it finalists that were posted at your glasses at the same time!” to my friends I’ve had since kindergarten and www.PleasantonWeekly.com for Eden’s standard hairstyle is a bun but they said, ‘Oh, my gosh, Eden looks just like the public to cast their votes. Marla usually wears hers down, and she you now.’” First-place winners receive four wears contact lenses to work. “The only difference is she has green eyes tickets to the Alameda County “I was so happy with that photo and I and I have brown eyes,” Marla said. Fair and $50 cash. The second- decided to submit it,” Marla said, adding Marla says she and Robert see elements of place pair earns two Fair tickets that she has voted in the lookalike contest both of them in their daughter. and $25 cash. in previous years. “And I was so excited “But as she’s gotten older, she is starting to This year’s runner-up finishers are that we were even finalists. I was completely favor me,” Marla said. Marla Lucas and her daughter Eden, surprised.” Strangers also sometimes comment, “That who is 12. Marla said she regularly sends photos to is definitely your daughter.” Eden and her brother, Evan, 13, went family and friends who don’t live nearby. And our readers agreed. Q

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Pleasanton Weekly • May 10, 2019 • Page 17 FUN STUFF FOR KIDS OVER THE SUMMER Pleasanton Preps sponsored by p Connectio Sports Cam n 462-BACK 750-8915 Summer 2019 ChiroSportsUSA.com RoseHotel.net Camp Gan Israel (925) 846-0700 | cgitrivalley.com | [email protected] second with a goal by Felix Busel, June 24-July 19 | Ages 5-14 but Amador answered with three Camp Gan Israel of the Tri-Valley offers a fun filled Jewish camp experience PLEASANTON PREPS goals that period. with hiking, art, sports, outdoor survival and field tri ps galore! At Camp Gan BY DENNIS MILLER Carter Leong (2) and JT Fulmer Israel, every camper is viewed as a unique individual. We look forward to welcoming you to the Gan Israel Family. gave Amador a lead it wouldn’t relin- quish. The Dons scored twice in the Entering Kindergarten- 1st grade: Ketanim Division staff are chosen for their experience with younger children. Group size is 12 maximum with a high Playoff season in full swing third period with Joey Demeo and camper to counselor ratio. Activities include daily sports, cooking, water fun, Dante Debenedetto getting the goals. science, nature, crafts, challah baking, Jewish music, yoga, specialty shows, and more! for Foothill and Amador Foothill baseball Entering grades 2-6: Our Gedolim Division campers will enjoy traditional The Falcons finished the regular camp activities with exciting thematic programming, day trips and outdoor Softball, tennis, volleyball, lacrosse adventures, 2 late nights with camp songs and roasted marshmallows. and more all in action season splitting games, beating Cali- Activities include daily sports, archery, cooking, boating, science, hiking, crafts, fornia and losing to Amador. challah baking, day trips, specialty shows and more! The Foothill girls softball team circle, pitching four innings, allow- In the win over Cal, it was a pitch- Entering grades 7-8: Perfect for the camper who would like to supplement finished the regular season at 22-0, ing three hits and striking out one. er’s duel with the Falcons pulling their sleepover camp experience or experience a taste of sleepover camp in a day camp setting. Our “Tzofim Division” will enjoy full day trips and one capturing a pair of games last week Malia Konig pitched the last three out the 1-0 squeaker. Luke Novitske overnight. In addition, Tzofim campers will have the opportunity to partake in to clinch the undefeated record, in- innings, giving up one hit and strik- scored the lone run when Nico Mal- special workshops, mentoring programs with the Mini Gan Campers, athletic cluding ending the season with an ing out four. lot’s single to shortstop resulted in a and outdoor adventure activities, and more! 8-1 win over rival Amador Valley. Both Pleasanton teams advanced throwing error. Josh Anderson got Critter Camp at Valley Humane Society In the game against the Dons, to the North Coast Section playoffs the win on the mound. 3670 Nevada Street | Pleasanton Foothill scored three runs in the and won their opening games on In a battle for first place, Foothill (925) 426-8656 | www.valleyhumane.org fourth inning and three more in the Tuesday: Foothill beat Carondelet dropped a 7-6 thriller to Amador. Join Valley Humane Society for Critter Camp this summer, a fun, fur-filled top of the seventh to cement the at home 6-0 and Amador won at The Dons jumped out to an early humane education program offering an exciting variety of animal activities, win. Cal High 4-1. That set up an all- lead before Foothill rallied, but the games, crafts, special guests, and hands-on learning opportunities. Week-long day camps for kids age 6-14 start June 10, with leadership opportunities for Pitcher Nicole May had another Pleasanton playoff showdown on Falcons fell just short. teens age 15-17. Sign up today! big game for the Falcons allowing Thursday afternoon at Foothill, with The two teams combined for 21 only five hits, striking out 14 Ama- results pending as of press time. hits and the 13 runs. Caleb Lammle Fashion Design & Sewing Camp @ KIDZ KRAFTZ! dor batters and allowing no walks. Boys tennis led the way with a home run for 7690 Quail Creek Cir. | Dublin Hope Alley, Courtney Beaudin, Gi- Foothill. 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(junior), Akash Patel (senior), Ani Ward (15 kills, 11 digs) as the Fal- Preschool/PreK (age 2 ½ – 4) Weekly themes come to life as Young Campers The Dons scored four runs over the Pouri (sophomore), Dylan Weiglein cons finished the season 19-11. learn, explore, and engage in imaginative activities that promote STEAM first three innings to get the jump on (senior) and Alex Yang (senior); and learning. Each session is designed around inquiry-based projects that develop Girls lacrosse foundational skills in phonics, math, motor skills, music, social skills, and more! the game. Granada with Theo Dean (junior). Youngeberg (2), Allyson Kim and The Falcons split their last two Kindergarten Prep (age 4 – 5) Jr. Campers will develop the skills necessary Ice hockey for success in Kindergarten like phonics, fluency, math, printing, and social Engel drove in runs for the Dons. games of the season, defeating skills. Afternoons will feature fun, hands-on, STEAM-based activities that Valeria Torres-Colon, Youngeberg, The Amador hockey team took on Bishop O’Dowd and falling to rival incorporate art, science, and music. Kim and Engel all had doubles. and defeated Foothill by a 6-2 final. Amador. Elementary (entering grades 1 – 5 next school year) We take our enriched Maude Fouque, Torres-Colon (2), Tied 1-1 after the first period Against Bishop O’Dowd, Foothill academic preparation and themed project-based learning to a whole new level! Students will collaborate to tackle real-world problems by utilizing cross- Hannah Kramer, Maddie Hildebrand thanks to goals from Andrew Ralston pulled away in the second half to curricular academic principles (Math, Science, and Language Arts) and new and Camelo all had base hits. (Foothill) and Ryan Coultrip (Ama- net a 12-9 win. Audriana Temple- concepts in a fun and engaging way. Specialized courses at select campuses Mia Hildebrand got the win in the dor), Foothill took the lead in the man led Falcon scorers with four also available in Tech and Engineering, Writing and Math, Language, Culture, goals, Eva Bull added three and Kay- Science, and Sports. leigh Montana and Drew Pagtakhan Middle School (entering grades 6 – 8 next school year) Middle School programs are designed to educate and provide academic, social, and scored two each. emotional skills. Math and Language Arts concepts will be covered, in addition In the regular season finale, Ama- to developing life skills needed for Middle School and beyond. Afternoon dor defeated Foothill 19-11 in a options will allow students to explore their interests as well as continue to learn new concepts. physical game between two of the EBAL’s top teams. Write Now! Amador led only 9-6 at halftime Summer Writing Camps but slowly built on its lead dur- Pleasanton/Palo Alto ing the second half. For Foothill, Hacienda: (925) 485-5750 | Emerson: (650) 424-1267 Templeman led the scoring with | www.headsup.org [email protected] four goals with Montana, Bull and Improve your student’s writing skills this summer at Hacienda School of Pagtakhan rounding out the scoring. Pleasanton and Emerson School of Palo Alto. Courses this year are Expository Writing, Creative Writing, and Presentation Techniques. Visit our website for Amador was led by Bella Mayo more information. with five goals with Marley Diligent SUSAN WEIGLEIN For more information about these camps, see our online camp directory and Lily Manos adding three goals An All-Foothill EBAL doubles championship with seniors Dylan Weiglein, Alex apiece. Blake Guidice added eight at www.pleasantonweekly.com/camp_connection/ Yang, Ani Poruri and Akash Patel, along with head coach Jim Swansiger (center). saves in goal for the Dons. 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Haven. This unique film festival on Saturday, May 25, at 7 p.m. Center, 5860 Owens Drive, this free PET OF THE WEEK showcases women as leaders in and Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m. seminar, offered monthly, is for society. Arrive early and enjoy at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 those new to Medicare who want Meet Nelson music by Jack Quigley outside the First St., Livermore. Live musical to understand the many benefits Are you looking for your own Vine Cinemas and take a chance on accompaniment will be provided available. You’ll learn about fan club? Ready to round out some wonderful raffle baskets. For by the Valley Dance Theatre Pit health benefits, prescription drug your squad? Nelson will take more event and ticket information, Orchestra. Tickets to Spring Rep coverage and how to supplement the job! He would love to keep visit eventbrite.com or contact Lisa are $30 for adults and $14 for your coverage. Medicare & You you company and bring some Johnston at 667-2728, or email students 17 years and younger 2019 booklet and other materials happiness to your day. Nelson [email protected]. with a 10 percent discount offered will be provided. Presented by the is estimated to be 2 years old for groups of 10 or more. Tickets Health Insurance Counseling and and is already neutered and may be purchased online at Advocacy Program (HICAP) and microchipped. Meet him at Valley Family bankheadtheater.org; by phone Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS/ Humane Society, 3670 Nevada VALLEY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM at 373-6800 or in person at the HICAP) of Alameda County. Visit St. in Pleasanton. Open Tuesdays MAKER SPACE GRAND OPENING theater box office. Box office hours johnmuirhealth.com/classes or call through Saturdays from 10 a.m. Please join us for the grand opening are Tuesday thru Saturday, 12 to 941-7900 option 1 to register. to 4 p.m. Visit valleyhumane. of the newly remodeled Valley 6 p.m. and for two hours prior to VA MOBILE MEDICAL OUTREACH show time. org or call 426-8656 for more Children’s Museum from 5 to TEAM From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY/C. DOCHTERMAN information. 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, on Thursday, May 16 at the in the Valley Children’s Museum Health & Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Trailer, Emerald Glen Park, Dublin. Ave., the VA Palo Alto Health Care AUTHOR TO SPEAK TO WRITERS Thanks to the generosity of Sandia Mobile Medical Team will provide Concerts ABOUT MEMOIRS At 2 p.m. on Labs, the Valley Children’s Museum Wellness examinations, consultations and Saturday, May 18 at the Four Points has been remodeled to become TURNING 65? WELCOME TO referrals. Additional VA resource EVERYONE SANG From 4-6 p.m. on by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Road, a more interactive maker space. MEDICARE Welcome to Medicare - information will be available. If you May 19, for this final concert, at Linda Joy Myers, the author of two Come join us for a ribbon-cutting, 2019. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. on May First Presbyterian Church, Fourth prize-winning memoirs, will speak refreshments and a chance to 14 at the John Muir Outpatient and L streets in Livermore, the See CALENDAR on Page 20 to local writers and interested engage in fun STEAM challenges. Sanctuary Choir and EBPC brings members of the public about together over 100 singers, a brass memoir writing. Check-in is at 1:30 ensemble, and percussionists for p.m. The session is open to people Dance a grand celebration of the human who make advance reservations HO’IKE AND LU’AU spirit. Titled after a 1919 poem At 1:30 p.m. and pay a fee at the door. Cost written to commemorate the end on Saturday, May 18 at the for CWC members is $14; for of World War I, “Everyone Sang” is Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindberg non-members, $18. Student fees a jubilant commemoration of the Ave., Livermore, Halau Makana are $6 for members and $10 for power of singing to unite people Lani presents Ho’ike and Lu’au. UPCOMING MEETINGS non-members. Reservations can and heal divides. Accompanied by faith Ako. Adults Economic Vitality Committee be made by sending an e-mail to $40 per person and youth 10 and Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. MICHAEL MARCUS, JAZZ AT INKLINGS [email protected] no under $20. Tickets are available Operations Services Center, 3333 Busch Road EVENT ROOM New York-based later than May 15. in advance only; no tickets will be • Discussion regarding development of a coordinated Business Support multi-instrumentalist Michael sold at the door. Ticket includes Program Marcus will be the special guest a lunch plate. Visit wegothula.com Housing Commission at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10 at Fundraisers for more information. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Inklings Event Room, 530 Main St. 2 HEARTS ANIMAL RESCUE Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue VALLEY DANCE THEATRE Valley The other musicians in the group FUNDRAISER McKay’s Tap Room • Overview of the Alameda County Down Payment Assistance Program will be Sly Randolph (drums), Dance Theatre will showcase (AC Boost) and Beer Garden is hosting a the beauty and excitement of James G. Hall (piano/vibraphone), fundraiser for 2 Hearts Animal • Informational Review and Discussion of Pleasanton Down Payment ballet with timeless favorites and Assistance (DPA) Program and Matt Finders (bass). There is Haven, Animal Rescue to raise no admission charge. modern delights at its annual money to help more animals in repertory production, Spring To explore more about Pleasanton, need. The event will take place Rep. Performances will take place visit us at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m on Saturday, Performing May 11 at McKay’s Tap Room, 252 Main St. Come enjoy some of their Arts tasty brews and delicious food to MEDICAL AND RECREATIONAL CANNABIS LIVE COMIC BOOK PERFORMANCE help support animals. We’ll have “DOUBLE JUMPERS” From 7-9:30 raffles and other fun games to p.m. on May 18, at Characterz win prizes. For more information DELIVERED DISCREETLY TO YOUR DOOR. Cafe, 5424 Sunol Blvd., there will about 2 Hearts Animal Haven go to be a show by nerds for nerds. This 2heartsanimalhaven.org. show is performed by talented SUNFLOWER HILL MOTHER’S voice over artists. This comic book DAY PLANT SALE Sunflower Hill 21+ WITH VALID STATE ID & 18+ is comedic and action packed (and garden students have planted not suitable for children). Join sunflowers, succulents and herbs WITH DOCTOR’S RECOMMENDATION two groups of heroes as they fight in beautiful ceramic containers & VALID STATE ID. perilously to find their way back for our Mother’s Day potted Plant home. Visit voxomics.ticketleap. Sale. Pre-order your plants and com/live-comic-book-performance. pick them up on May 11 from 9 Text your photo ID and Medical card to 11:30 at the Hagemann Ranch, to register with us today! 455 Olivina Ave., Livermore. Plants Talks & are available in 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 inch sizes. Visit sunflowerhill.org for DELIVERY: (510) 940-3288 Lectures more information. TOASTMASTERS: CHAMBER WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS C HATTERS Need to practice public TO LIVERMORE Tri-Valley Haven View our menu at www.TheFarmersFlower.com speaking? Want to improve your Announces the 4th Annual communication and leadership Lunafest. The fundraising film Menu pricing does not reflect state and local sales tax. skills? Experience Toastmasters. festival dedicated to promoting • $50 Minimum Delivery - Pleasanton and Dublin Chamber Chatters is a local awareness about women’s Toastmasters Club. We meet from issues and highlighting women • $60 Minimum Delivery - Livermore 20%OFF 12 to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays at the filmmakers, begins from 5:30 to • $75 Minimum Delivery - Danville and San Ramon Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, 6:45 p.m. on May 16, with a VIP qgmjÚjkl 777 Peters Ave. Visit toastmasters. Reception at Zephyr’s Grill, at hmj[`Yk] org for more information. the Vine Cinema, 1722 First St., Must present identification to delivery driver Livermore, and film screening **Prop. 64 Compliant** LICENSE NO. C9-180000233-TEMP at 7 p.m., hosted by Tri-Valley Pleasanton Weekly • May 10, 2019 • Page 19 CALENDAR

sadness, but you do not have to Esq., a local elder law specialist. CALENDAR suffer alone. We invite you to She will share information TAKE US ALONG Continued from Page 19 participate in our grief support about establishing powers of meetings. We will be meeting attorney, guardianships, and need help getting proof of service at 7:30 p.m. on May 23, June conservatorships; trusts and wills; documents before the event, call 13 and 27, July 11 and 25 and paying for long-term care and 931-3400 ext. 4 or email jeseltine@ August 8 at St. Elizabeth Seton, accessing government assistance cityofpleasantonca.gov. Come 4005 Stoneridge Drive, Please programs; examining elder abuse apply for the benefits that you’ve call Eleanor at 846-8708 for more and fraud; and implementing earned. information. All are welcome advance health care directives. Any NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL regardless of religious affiliation. community member engaged in the ILLNESS (NAMI) TRI-VALLEY role of family caregiver or expecting FAMILY/CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP to soon become a caregiver is (PLEASANTON) From 7:15 to 8:45 Volunteers invited to attend. Pre-registration is p.m. on the fourth Monday of each FREE RESTRAINING ORDER CLINIC requested. Please call 829-8770, or month, at 5674 Stoneridge Drive, From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the email [email protected]. #114, families network, encourage, first and third Saturday of every and support each other through month, at the Dublin Library, the challenges of advocating and 200 Civic Plaza Dublin, get help Seniors caring for adult loved ones who in getting a domestic violence FRIENDS OF THE PLEASANTON SENIOR are diagnosed with a severe mental restraining order. Tri-Valley Haven CENTER ‘NEWCOMER’S WELCOME’ illness. Resources and information staff and volunteers will assist The Friends of the Pleasanton are provided as well. There is no cost. you in completing the forms Senior Center are sponsoring a and documentation needed to “Newcomer’s Welcome” from 10:30 petition the family court for a a.m. to noon on the second and Quite a trek: Pleasanton residents (from left) Shahid, Uzma and Ahad Rauf Support protective order. No appointment fourth Wednesday of the month did the Mount Everest base camp trek in Nepal during the Christmas break is necessary; just drop-in. This a at the Pleasanton Senior Center, in December 2018. They said it was an incredibly beautiful area with lofty Groups free, confidential service. For more 5353 Sunol Blvd. Tour the facility mountains and friendly people. Here, they pose with the Weekly in Tengboche; TRI-VALLEY PARKINSON’S SUPPORT information about the services and hear about programs and you can see Mount Everest (29,029 feet) and Mount Lahotse (27,940 feet) in GROUP Those with Parkinson’s or provided, please call Tri-Valley activities. Light snacks will be served. the background. a variant diagnosis plus their care Haven at 449-5847 ext. 2606. Attend a free lunch at the Sage Cafe partners meet from 10 a.m. to afterward. No reservations needed. 12 p.m. on the second Saturday Go to seniorcenterfriends.org. of every month at the Pleasanton Lessons & Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Join us to hear speakers on a Classes Teens variety of related topics and to FAMILY CAREGIVER EDUCATION: TEEN FANDOM DAY PARTY The share challenges, solutions, and EXPLORING LEGAL AND FINANCIAL Livermore Public Library is hosting triumphs. There is no cost. ISSUES To help family caregivers Fandom Day, a free teen event from of the decedent. The petition requests 995 Fictitious Name GRIEF SUPPORT MEETINGS The navigate common questions, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, at authority to administer the estate under the Civic Center Library, 1188 South Statement the Independent Administration of death of a loved one is a shattering 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on May 18, Love Your Skin Beauty Estates Act. (This authority will allow experience. It leaves us in a state at 6377 Clark Ave., Dublin, Hope Livermore Ave., Livermore. Fandom FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the personal representative to take of shock, confusion, pain and Hospice presents Cynthia Thorp, Day is a party in celebration of File No.: 558293 many actions without obtaining court teens’ favorite books, movies, music, The following person doing business as: approval. Before taking certain very sports, and entertainment. There will Love Your Skin Beauty. Elena Crandell, important actions, however, the personal be pizza, snacks, and refreshments 4230 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton, CA representative will be required to give provided. All supplies for the crafts 94588, County of Alameda, is hereby notice to interested persons unless they registered by the following owner: have waived notice or consented to and activities will be provided. Elena Crandell, 4230 Rosewood Drive, the proposed action.) The independent Employment Costumes are encouraged, but not Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business administration authority will be granted required. This is a free event for is conducted by Elena Crandell, an unless an interested person files an students in grades 6 through 12. For Individual. Registrant began transacting objection to the petition and shows good more information, visit the library’s business under the fictitious business cause why the court should not grant TECHNICAL/ENGINEERING website at livermorelibrary.net, or name listed herein September 5, 2018. the authority. A HEARING on the petition contact Caitlyn Lung at 373-5576. Signature of Registrant: Elena Crandell, will be held on May 15, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Clorox Services Company has the following position available Owner/Esthetician. This statement was in Dept.: 202 of the Superior Court of in Pleasanton, CA: Solution Designer (AS01): Responsible for filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on California, County of Alameda, located at overall solution design including but not limited to application April 23, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, May 3, 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, specific detailed design, integration, security, data/information Business 10, 17, 24, 2019). CA 94704. If you object to the granting flow, exception handling, operational readiness, scalability & SEMINAR: HOW TO GROW YOUR of the petition, you should appear at the Sun-Star Builders performance, user interface, infrastructure needs, retire old BUSINESS THROUGH EFFECTIVE hearing and state your objections or file FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT system/ capability, and licensing implications. Submit resume by NETWORKING written objections with the court before From 12 to 1 p.m. on File No.: 558503 mail to: Clorox HQ, Attn: Kathleen Yellin, 1221 Broadway, Oakland, The following person doing business as: the hearing. Your appearance may be in May 16 at the Pleasanton Chamber CA 94612. Must reference job title and job code AS01. Please no Sun-Star Builders, 2748 Willowren Way, person or by your attorney. If you are a Office, 777 Peters Ave., in this free Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda, creditor or a contingent creditor of the emails, phone calls, or faxes. live seminar you’ll learn to build is hereby registered by the following decedent, you must file your claim with more meaningful relationships To place an ad or get a quote, call 650.223.6582 owner: Dennis Klein, 2748 Willowren Way, the court and mail a copy to the personal faster. You can spend more time representative appointed by the court or email [email protected]. Pleasanton, CA 94566. This business is with clients and less time doing conducted by Dennis Klein, an Individual. within the later of either (1) four months Registrant began transacting business from the date of first issuance of letters business development. Learn what under the fictitious business name to a general personal representative, as to do with all the business cards you listed herein April 13, 1995. Signature defined in section 58 (b) of the California collect. Discover the true power of of Registrant: Dennis Klein, owner. This Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the a referral based practice and much statement was filed with the County Clerk date of mailing or personal delivery to more. Register now by emailing Rick you of a notice under section 9052 of the of Alameda on April 26, 2019. (Pleasanton at [email protected]. Weekly, May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2019). California Probate Code. Other California Marketplace statutes and legal authority may affect 997 All Other Legals your rights as a creditor. You may want to NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER consult with an attorney knowledgeable Politics ESTATE OF: Robert Scott Wilkinson, Sr., aka in California law. You may examine the CIVIL POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS Robert Scott Wilkinson file kept by the court. If you are a person INTERIOR/EXTERIOR WORKSHOP Case No.: RP19013940 interested in the estate, you may file with To place an ad From 2 to 4 p.m. on • Kitchen Cabinets To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, the court a Request for Special Notice or get a quote, May 11, at the IBEW Hall, 6250 contingent creditors, and persons who (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory • Sheetrock & Texture Village Parkway, Dublin, the Tri- may otherwise be interested in the will or and appraisal of estate assets or of any Repair contact Valley Democratic Club presents Dr. estate, or both, of Robert Scott Wilkinson, petition or account as provided in Probate • Deck Restoration Nico Navarrete Karin Tamerius. She will conduct Sr., aka Robert Scott Wilkinson. A Petition Code section 1250. A Request for Special • Small Jobs OK a two-hour workshop utilizing five for Probate has been filed by: Robert Notice form is available from the court at 650.223.6582 steps she’s developed to help people S. Wilkinson, Jr. in the Superior Court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Robert J. Brian Ward of California, County of Alameda. The Begley, Attorney at Law, 655 Redwood or email navigate difficult conversations with Custom Painting Petition for Probate requests that: Robert Hwy., Suite 300, Mill Valley, CA 94941, 415- digitalads@ those whose views differ from our S. Wilkinson, Jr., be appointed as personal 388-2400. (Pleasanton Weekly, April 26, 925 323 7833 own, a method she calls Radical representative to administer the estate May 3, 10, 2019). paweekly.com. Civility. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. LIC 731462 Cost is $20. For more information, Call (925) 600-0840 for assistance with your legal advertising needs. contact Mary, maryqkontrary@ yahoo.com. Page 20 • May 10, 2019 • Pleasanton Weekly Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

HOME SALES OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND

This week’s data represents homes sold during March 5285 Springdale Avenue Z. Naghiyev to P. & S. BRENTWOOD 5099 Monaco Dr $1,559,000 18-29. Wadgaonkar for $828,000 Sat 1-4 4 BD/3 BA 739 Richardson Dr $709,000 3950 Stanley Boulevard K. & M. Donohue to R. Tim McGuire 462.7653 Pleasanton Dhillon for $1,825,000 Sun 1-4 3 BD/2.5 BA Jo Ann Luisi 321.6104 5242 Ridgevale Way $1,269,000 3477 Bernal Avenue Shaffer Trust to Q. & T. Liu for 1057 Via Di Salerno Abarta Living Trust to V. & S. Sat/Sun 1-4 4 BD/2 BA Dongole for $2,810,000 $888,000 Judy Winter 699.7900 4225 Churchill Drive X. Zhao to H. & T. Feng for 3847 Vineyard Avenue #A N. Hughes to B. DUBLIN 1018 Via Di Salerno $2,490,888 $1,168,500 Shenefiel for $400,000 4254 Clarinbridge Cr $525,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 4 BD/3.5 BA 4623 Fall Court J. & W. Cooper to J. & D. Beltran 1279 Vintner Way Gavankar Family Trust to C. & E. Sat/Sun 1-4 1 BD/1.5 BA for $1,328,000 Talu-Unuvar for $1,250,000 Fabulous Properties 980.0273/519.8226 Fabulous Properties 983.0273/519.8226 4606 Helpert Court Martin 2005 Family Trust to S. 629 Windmill Lane M. & C. Clasen to M. & S. 4228 W. Ruby Hill Dr $3,695,000 & V. Maheshwari for $989,000 Gregory for $1,360,000 LIVERMORE Sat 1-4 4 BD/4.5 BA 7975 Spyglass Court Chandler 2014 Trust to I. Fabulous Properties 980.0273/519.8226 Chung for $1,325,000 Sunol 3956 California Way Call for price 1437 Trimingham Drive R. Singh to Y. & J. Rakhe 2527 Kilkare Road D. Pheng to S. & R. Cuellar for Sat 1-4 3 BD/2 BA 5792 Hidden Creek Ct Call for price for $920,000 $242,000 The Kristy Peixoto Team 510.396.8561 Sat/Sun 1-4 5 BD/5.5 BA Blaise Lofland 846.6500 3254 Belvedere Court Flynn Living Trust to White 2989 Singalong Way A. Curgus to L. Saechao for 1077 Marigold Rd $695,000 Living Trust for $2,220,000 $739,000 Sat 1:30-4:30 3 BD/2 BA 8303 Regency Dr $2,448,000 3079 Boardwalk Street Chubb Trust to S. & S. Veronica Peter 510.304.8710 Sat/Sun 1-4 5 BD/3.5 BA Shah for $1,020,000 Dublin Cindy Gee 963.1984 1127 Donahue Drive Bank of America to Y. & Y. Ji 8064 Aldea Street J. Fossett-Dunn to A. & S. 1636 Juniper St $899,950 for $1,420,000 Choudhuri for $740,000 Sun 1-4 4 BD/3 BA 1093 Shadow Hills Ct $2,399,000 2847 El Capitan Drive K. & J. Helfrich to K. Slayyeh 4520 Central Parkway #6 Widjaja-Hoesada Family Jo Ann Luisi 321.6104 Sat/Sun 1-4 5 BD/5.5 BA for $930,000 Trust to M. & A. Mayekar for $955,000 Julia Murtagh 997.2411 1695 Germano Way Lan Trust to M. & N. Bhatia 3245 Dublin Boulevard #129 Eternal Ent LLC to PLEASANTON 23 Twelve Oaks Dr Call for price for $2,835,000 M. & T. Dsilva for $600,000 4229 Holland Way Call for price Sat 2-4 5 BD/3.5 BA 6281 Guyson Court Martin Family Trust to V. 6698 Ebensburg Lane L. Ferriol to A. & N. Judge Sat 2-4 3 BD/2 BA McDowell Real Estate Group Sharma for $989,000 for $800,000 Dave & Sue Flashberger 463.0436 209.0343/596.8731 1058 Harvest Circle S. Inter-Vivos to Tran Trust for 6863 Fir Court Janah Investments Nc to M. & B. $1,330,000 Plummer for $865,000 4758 McHenry Gate Way $1,099,000 1329 Via Di Salerno $3,698,000 1604 Lexington Lane J. & S. Lai to A. Ahuja for 1986 Forino Drive K. Lau to Kl168Investment LLC Sat 1-4 3 BD/2 BA Sat/Sun 1-4 5 BD/4.5 BA $1,230,000 for $180,000 Tim McGuire 462.7653 Crystal Jackson 413.3676 3504 Mercato Court M. & R. Perry to N. & P. Patel 7157 Kylemore Circle Enclave Inc to H. Saleem for 3690 Locke Ct $2,175,000 448 Bunker Ln $1,989,000 for $2,200,000 $1,500,000 Sat 1-4 4 BD/3.5 BA Sun 2-4 6 BD/4.5 BA 1063 Nelson Court K. & R. Possehl to Y. & D. Chen 3381 Monaghan Street E. Beatty to F. Morales for Dave & Sue Flashberger 463.0436 Douglas Buenz 785.7777 for $1,675,000 $775,000 5245 Northway Road Kreider Trust to C. & D. Xu for $1,262,000 See SALES on Page 24 Find more real estate information at pleasantonweekly.com/real_estate

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6 bd/4 ba, 3,456+/-sqft, 9,966+/-sqft lot 4 bd/2.5 ba, 2,125+/-sqft, 6,984+/-sqft lot 4+ bed/3 ba, 2,474+/-sqft, 9,148+/-sqft lot OFFERED AT $1,339,000 OFFERED AT $1,229,000 OFFERED AT $1,220,000 3114 LANSDOWN COURT, PLEASANTON 5982 VIA DEL CIELO, PLEASANTON 4862 WOODTHRUSH RD., PLEASANTON

COMING SOON COMING SOON COMING SOON

4 bd/3 ba, 2,471+/-sqft, 6,955+/-sqft lot 5bd/3ba, 3,200sf, 11,210+/-sqft lot 4bd/3ba, 2,146sf, 7,300+/-sqft lot CALL FOR DETAILS CALL FOR DETAILS CALL FOR DETAILS 6964 CORTE ANTONIO, PLEASANTON 5816 CORTE MARGARITA, PLEASANTON 2776 HARTLEY GATE CT., PLEASANTON

PENDING PENDING SOLD

4 bd/3 ba, 2,813+/-sqft, 14,810+/-sqft lot 5 bd/3 ba, 2,616+/-sqft, 6,500+/-sqft lot 4 bd/3 ba, 2,179+/-sqft, 11,757+/-sqft lot OFFERED AT $1,599,000 OFFERED AT $1,499,000 SOLD FOR $1,280,000

“Tim did an amazing job selling my home in Fremont. I had worked with him on 13 other transactions in Pleasanton over the past 20 years. He and his team have always been smart, professional and committed to achieving excellent results. I have been very happy with the outcome of each and every transaction. Thanks Tim!” Janice & Rob Hastings, Ford Ln, Fremont

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Pleasanton Weekly • May 10, 2019 • Page 23 REAL ESTATE

5676 El Dorado Lane Calatlantic Group Inc to V. & 312 Robert Way J. Silva to Gozum Trust for SALES A. Kadam for $810,000 $710,000 SALES AT A GLANCE Continued from Page 21 3761 Finnian Way Mills Family Trust to R. & P. 1204 Saint Mary Drive Jacoli Investments LLC to P. Lakhotia for $849,000 & M. Lee for $890,000 5007 Osborne Circle S. Sawkar to W. & E. Ma for Pleasanton (March 18-29) $1,175,000 3186 Madden Way Hu-Jin Family Trust to K. & B. 1534 Spring Valley Common Guerrero Trust to J. Total sales reported: 23 Desai for $1,425,000 & S. Compton for $499,000 5231 Palazzo Drive Lichti Living Trust to Wig Trust Lowest sale reported: $240,000 6739 Poplar Way B. Buford to Y. Wu for $830,000 234 Stratus Common R. Subramaniam to K. & S. for $1,580,000 Highest sale reported: $2,413,500 6967 Stagecoach Road #E A. Wang to J. Zhu for Madras for $755,000 4211 Perez Court L. Vergara to M. Miller for Average sales reported: $1,242,086 $988,000 $415,000 1230 Vancouver Way T. Harris to B. & L. Guevarra for $882,000 6930 Post Road Holloway 1993 Trust to M. 4455 Sunset View Drive G. & P. Pandher to S. & V. Dublin (March 18-29) Stanford for $785,000 Marnie for $1,120,000 255 Wildrose Common #7 Khan Family Trust to E. & R. Bruggeman for $594,000 Total sales reported: 36 3573 Rocking Horse Court X. Han to D. & R. 11466 Winding Trail Lane 0Nk Joan Survivors Vuddaraju for $945,000 Trust to M. & D. Caraman for $781,000 305 Basswood Common Shea Hms Inc to J. & R. Lowest sale reported: $180,000 Diestler for $795,000 6043 Round Hill Drive Iqbal Family Trust to P. & A. Highest sale reported: $1,580,000 Chiu for $1,450,000 Livermore 303 Basswood Common H. Shea to L. & G. Roe Average sales reported: $854,054 for $868,000 10773 Ruthven Lane W. & D. Hanks to M. & S. 2695 3rd Street #1803 Werner Family Trust to J. Shajiee for $740,000 Freitas for $619,000 6865 Bear Creek Drive B. & G. Regnier to K. & D. Livermore (March 18-29) Mayes for $937,000 4609 Sandyford Court S. & C. Dennison to A. & 1446 Berlin Way Qualpro Investments Inc to C. & Total sales reported: 51 1756 Chestnut Street Lester Family Trust to T. & J. W. Karve for $815,000 R. Blanchet for $1,027,000 Lowest sale reported: $420,000 Sloan for $740,000 4768 South Spago Drive L. & R. Brusco to P. & J. 701 Caliente Avenue J. Mccormick to D. Bassine Highest sale reported: $1,800,000 Mullapudy for $1,265,000 for $757,500 1715 De Leon Way V. & M. Morris to L. Curbelo for $890,000 Average sales reported: $748,529 7735 Squirrel Creek Circle Comb Living Trust to S. 929 Camelia Drive T. Nash to Jacoli Investments & P. Govindaraj for $1,013,000 LLC for $640,000 666 Debra Street G. Burke to J. & K. Scott for $680,000 San Ramon (March 18-29) 7724 Turquoise Street J. & A. Rhodes to B. & D. 722 Canterbury Avenue Williams Trust to A. & S. Total sales reported: 50 Vangara for $925,000 Bhardwaj for $800,000 6156 Forget Me Not N. Paila to R. & V. Kakkar for $610,000 Lowest sale reported: $430,000 5318 Alagro Court I. & S. Flight-Edwards to D. & S. 924 Coronado Way West Family Trust to Butterly Sumangala for $1,050,000 Special Needs Trust for $715,000 2425 French Oak Place H. & J. Despotakis to Highest sale reported: $2,540,000 Barletta Trust Ii for $1,325,000 5653 Amberglen Street Malaeb Living Trust to K. 1027 Cromwell Street D. Patterson to Reddy Average sales reported: $1,065,800 & U. Veerabhadranavar for $1,050,000 Family Trust for $848,000 25 Heligan Lane #7 S. & R. Johal to S. & J. Hearn for $660,000 6855 Brighton Drive A. Amador to L. Do for 226 Fennel Way Swanson Family Trust to N. & C. Sunol (March 18-29) $825,000 Greer for $585,000 1650 Honeysuckle Road M. & P. Smith to C. & T. Total sales reported: 2 Lay for $735,000 2191 Carbondale Circle Tri Pointe Homes Inc to B. 6382 Forget Me Not Giovanetti Trust to J. & K. Lowest sale reported: $252,000 Chang for $550,000 503 Huntington Way Hepner Family Trust to Z. & & V. Gupta for $1,150,000 Highest sale reported: $739,000 1133 Geneva Street B. & J. Steiger to M. & J. Colvin A. Yaminov for $741,000 2195 Carbondale Circle Tri Pointe Homes Inc to R. Average sales reported: $495,000 & R. Malik for $1,250,000 for $912,000 1423 Joy Court H. & M. Cavalieri to S. Lee for $1,295,000 Source: California REsource 8164 Cardiff Drive Dong Trust to Z. You for 1451 Marigold Road N. Mclean to P. & L. Cochran $755,000 for $550,000 853 Keystone Way Steinmetz Family Trust to 573 Misty Way J. & A. Banks to W. & H. Gao for Daugherty Trust for $775,000 3473 Madeira Way T. Rubenis to C. & B. Freed for 4255 Clarinbridge Circle J. Holmberg to E. Paguio $665,000 for $525,000 $790,000 458 Knottingham Circle A. & D. Grant to Bains 577 Mulqueeney Street B. Hall to M. Wida for Family Trust for $1,150,000 627 Mayten Drive B. & D. Harcombe to K. Emmett 5501 De Marcus Boulevard #457 A. & G. Corpuz for $820,000 to V. & R. Petchimuthu for $682,500 $600,000 1569 Locust Street D. & W. Bracht to J. Heintz for 4850 Primrose Lane G. Labogin to D. Bernacil for $640,000 2188 Mclean Place L. & F. Braudrick to Brown 5678 El Dorado Lane Calatlantic Group Inc to S. & 2008 Trust for $1,800,000 S. Pathak for $752,500 $600,000 648 Lorren Way G. Mcleod to Perata Veronical 1104 Riviera Court R. & P. Caples to Y. & O. Jung Trust for $625,000 5696 El Dorado Lane Calatlantic Group Inc to G. Source: California REsource Ramasamy for $785,000 for $870,000 Be Better

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Pleasanton Weekly • May 10, 2019 • Page 25 THE BLAISE LOFLAND REAL ESTATE GROUP JOINS KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY INTERNATIONAL

I am personally thrilled to announce The Blaise Lofland Group has joined KELLER WILLIAMS Tri Valley Realty. With thousands of transactions closed and over 50 years combined experience, we are honored to now be in the business with this incredibly knowledgeable and exceptional real estate team. Welcome to Blaise, Amy, Kelly, Megan, Amanda and Jacinda!

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Page 26 • May 10, 2019 • Pleasanton Weekly WE LIST, WE SELL, WE CLOSE!

5792 HIDDEN CREEK COURT, PLEASANTON 5 BD | 5.5 BA | 4,434 SF CALL FOR PRICING Upgraded Avalon Model in Desirable Bridle Creek on .36 Acre (15,838 sq.ft.) Lot! Built in 2002 by Greenbriar Homes. Premium Secluded Location at End of Quiet NEW LISTING Court, Backs to Creek & Open Space, Private Rear Grounds with Inground Pool/Spa and BBQ Area. Five Bedrooms, Five Full Bathrooms, One Powder Room with 4434 Square Feet. Gourmet Kitchen Opens to Spacious Family Room. Spacious Master Suite. 2 Fireplaces. Downstairs Guest Suite, In-Law Quarters with Private Bathroom and Entrance or Could be Bonus Room. Beautiful Brazilian Cherry Flooring & New Carpeting. Great Schools, Walk to Downtown, Mission Hills Park, Oak Hills Shopping Center and Convenient Commuter Access. Five Minutes to Castlewood Country Club (Social or Golf Membership Available), Dining, Swimming Pool, Tennis, Bocce and Two Golf Courses! Call us for a Private Showing. OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4

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Pleasanton Weekly • May 10, 2019 • Page 27 3 SKY CASTLE RD., PLEASANTON Spring has sprung and the market is hot! THIS COULD BE THE SEASON TO SELL! JUST LISTED NEW TO MARKET NEW IN RUBY HILL OPEN SAT/SUN 1-4 OPEN SAT/SUN 1-4

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899 Oak Manor Way, Pleasanton 1170 Pineto Place, Ruby Hill 4BR, 4.5BA, 5249+/- Sq. Ft. 1+/- Acre Lot. Offered at $2,699,000 5BR, 5.5BA, 5684+/- Sq. Ft. 1/2+/- Acre Lot. Offered at $2,799,000

NEW LISTING OFF MARKET LISTING

6977 Atlas Peak Drive, Dublin 52 Golf Road, Pleasanton 4BR, 4.5BA, 3445+/- Sq. Ft. 3BR, 3.5BA, 2524+/- Sq. Ft. Offered at $1,595,000 Call For Pricing

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING PENDING

6427 Ebensburg Lane, Dublin 5459 Black Ave. Unit #2, Pleasanton 924 Riesling Drive, Pleasanton 4BR, 2.5BA, 1830 +/- Sq. Ft. 2BR, 2BA 1345+/- Sq. Ft. 4BR, 2BA, 1980+/- Sq. Ft. Offered at $849,000 Offered at $665,000 Offered at $1,299,000

DeAnna Armario Liz Venema Kim Hunt Lisa Desmond Kevin Johnson Michelle Kroger Team Leader/Realtor Team Leader/Realtor Team Manager/Realtor Realtor Realtor Realtor/Showing Agent

DeAnna 925.260.2220 Luxury Living & Real Estate Specialists in the Tri-Valley Liz 925.413.6544 [email protected] [email protected] DRE#01363180 PLEASANTON LIVERMORE DUBLIN SAN RAMON DRE#01922957 ArmarioVenemaHomes.com DANVILLE BLACKHAWK ALAMO WALNUT CREEK ArmarioVenemaHomes.com

Pleasanton Weekly • May 10, 2019 • Page 31 THE ADDRESS IS PLEASANTON THE EXPERIENCE IS AIN PINEL

AMO $4,700,000 PLEASANTON $3,288,000 PLEASANTON $2,838,000

100 Alamo Ranch Road | 6bd/8ba 4625 2nd Street | 6bd/4.5ba 6290 Laura Lane | 5bd/5ba D.Teigland/M. Jamshidnejad | 925.285.2459 Julia Murtagh | 925.997.2411 Susie Steele | 925.413.9306 License #01955926 | 01415663 License #00175154 License # 01290566 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $1,400,000 DANVILLE $1,395,000 LIVERMORE $1,248,000

1915 Foxswallow Circle | 5bd/3ba 5077 Enderby Street | 4bed/4ba 5489 Carnegie Loop | 4bd/3ba Kris Moxley | 925.519.9080 Susan Kuramoto | 408.316.0278 Linda Futral | 925.980.3561 License #00790463 License # 01199727 License # 01257605 BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT BY APPOINTMENT

PLEASANTON $1,149,000 PLEASANTON $1,099,000 SAN LEANDRO $998,000

4758 McHenry Gate Way |. 3bd/2ba 4852 Drywood Street | 3bd/2ba 707 Collier Drive | 4bd/2.5ba T.McGuire/L. Olson | 925.462.7653 Julia Murtagh | 925.997.2411 Jo Ann Luisi | 925.321.6104 License #01349446 | 02004247 License #0175154 License #01399250 OPEN SATURDAY 1:00-4:00 BY APPOINTMENT OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-4:00

LIVERMORE $899,950 BRENTWOOD $709,000 LIVERMORE $695,000

1636 Juniper Street | 4bd/3ba 739 Richardson Drive | 3bd/2.5ba 1077 Marigold Road | 3bd/2ba Jo Ann Luisi | 925.321.6104 Jo Ann Luisi | 925.321.6104 Veronica Peter | 510.304.8710 License #01399250 License #01399250 License #02056842 OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-4:00 OPEN SUNDAY 1:00-4:00 PM OPEN SATURDAY 1:30-4:30

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

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