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Los Arribeños de San Francisco, which includes Joaquin Moraga descendant Lance Beeson, will perform at the Ranch House in Orinda during the annual Fandango. Photo provided Joaquin Moraga descendant to perform at annual Fandango By Sora O’Doherty rowing up, Lance Beeson always knew that he was a descendent of Joaquin Moraga. He trained classical guitarist, who also plays the melodian, the button accordion, and performs Gknew that during the 1940s, his family would have Fourth of July parties at the Moraga as a vocalist. He has performed at each Fandango in support of the Moraga Adobe, and this Adobe. A member of the Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe, he came up with the idea of year Los Arribeños de San Francisco will be providing the entertainment for the Fifth Annual holding an annual Fandango to raise money for the restoration of the important property. Fandango on Aug. 25. They have also performed in venues including the John Muir Adobe, Beeson was perhaps the perfect person to focus on the project, as both a direct descen- the Peralta Adobe in San Francisco, and at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival. dant of the land grant holder, Joaquin Moraga, and a musician in the eight-member group, A member of a descendants group who studies history and genealogy, Beeson believes that Los Arribeños de San Francisco. The group, a performing unit of the California Fandango the Moraga Adobe is a cultural and historical touchstone for this entire valley. Built in 1841, Project, presents interactive music, dance and activities of Hispanic California. Beeson is a the Adobe is the oldest surviving building in Contra Costa County. ... continued on page A6

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Letters to the Editor A11 925 200 2222 or 925 878 9685 [email protected] Community Service B4 [email protected] Not to be Missed B6-B7 License # 00686144 | 01418309 HOW TO CONTACT US B7 Classifi ed C2 Love Lafayette B8 A last-chance glimmer of hope for Lafayette Park Theater? By Pippa Fisher as the Lincoln Property, has an option to buy the theater property, including the fourplex apartment behind the theater. Falk explained that in exchange for the deed to the theater property, the city would transfer the density rights for those properties to the developer to apply to the Golden Gate Way property, effectively preserving the the- ater as such and achieving one of the city’s goals for ensuring the historic plaza area not be developed. “The density would be trans- ferred from one side of First Street to the oth- er,” said Falk. It would allow the developer Image provided to build an extra 25 units along with the cur- ould a density transfer be an option for cent density transfer to save the Rheem The- rently allowed 52 units on Golden Gate Way. Csaving the Park Theater? Lafayette law- atre as an example, he said there may be a Additionally more parking could be cre- makers have decided to take initial explora- similar opportunity for the Park Theater in ated behind the theater and a park area could tion of this as a creative solution further and Lafayette. be created at the corner of Golden Gate Way plan to form a committee with the city, the The iconic theater, built in 1941, sits and First Street. developer and community organizations to- at the heart of the downtown and has been Falk cautioned that this is no sugarcoated gether with members of the public. closed since 2001. Now Oakland residen- vision. He pointed out that such a residential City Manager Steve Falk outlined the tial real estate developer John Protopappas, development would be very large, requiring a main points of the idea at the Aug. 13 city who owns the one and a half-acre apartment 35- to 45-foot façade. council meeting. Pointing to Moraga’s re- complex at 3483 Golden Gate Way known ... continued on page A3 Photo Pippa Fisher Civic News A1-A14 Life in Lamorinda B1-B8 Sports C1-C4 Our Homes D1-D16 Moraga’s fi nancial Program Lamorinda Attacking rat director departs matches football infestation in – page A5. seniors season local homes with home- – page D1 Fire Districts A10 preview – seekers – page C1. MOFD board races page B1. shaping up – page A10. Page: A2 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 5 GREENVALLEY DRIVE, LAFAYETTE OFFERED AT $2,995,000 | 5GREENVALLEY.COM

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Check online for agendas, meeting Images provided notes and announcements lans for the proposed mixed- tions of approval in early Septem- general plan as well as the down- dividuals, mostly neighbors who City of Lafayette: purpose retail/condominiums ber. town specifi c plan for the area. It expressed their desire to see this www.ci.lafayette.ca.us P development on Lafayette Circle Commissioners heard from complies with parking require- project move forward. One neigh- Phone: (925) 284-1968 Chamber of Commerce: are moving forward to the consent city staff and from the developer, ments, utilizing car lifts to save bor, however, did not support it, www.lafayettechamber.org calendar for resolution and condi- Lenox Homes’ president Dan garage space. Notably it provides saying that this would be more ap- Freeman, together with architect considerable bike storage, too, propriate to Walnut Creek or San Newell Arnerich who described which combined with enhanced Francisco. the proposed 12-unit condo build- pathways, is part of an attempt to Planning Commissioner Kris- Acalanes Class of ’68 ing at the Aug. 6 planning com- discourage the use of cars, said tina Sturm expressed some con- mission meeting. Arnerich. cern over creek frontage use, hop- celebrates 50 years The three-story structure will A pathway will lead back to ing that a more active use will be By Pippa Fisher sit at 210 Lafayette Circle, on the the creek and the developer will encouraged, suggesting perhaps a site of the old Spruzzo’s restaurant work in time with the city to pro- bench and educational signage. and a parking lot, neighboring the vide a bridge over the creek. Planning Commission Vice site of last year’s fi re that burned Srivatsa explained to the com- Chair Steven Bliss suggested this the Lafayette Chamber of Com- missioners that the project has was a “keystone project” and said merce offi ces and the La Finestra been before the design review that he was glad to see the effort restaurant. commission twice and that they made by the applicant to work Utilizing a mixture of natural are now recommending the PC with the city in their direction. materials, the project comprises approve the project, with certain A motion recommending ap- 12 residential units ranging in liv- recommendations, many of which proval subject to conditions was ing space size from 657 square feet the developer is already working supported unanimously. Staff will to 1,813 square feet including two on such as meeting the public art now prepare a draft approval reso- units on the fi rst fl oor, which will requirement. lution and conditions of approval, be ADA-accessible and available The commission took public which will appear as a consent cal- at below market rates to moder- comment, hearing from seven in- endar item at the Sept. 4 meeting. ate-income households. Addition- ally the project will provide 1,007 Class leaders in 1968: Diane Currier, Dawn Ide, John Rarig, Joe Fox and Rob square feet of ground fl oor retail Olson. Photos provided space. It features a courtyard, and terraces and balconies on all lev- els. City Planning and Building Di- rector Niroop Srivatsa explained that the project complies with the

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Current reunion committee members, standing: Brynn Brown (Christian- sen), Roger Boothe, Anne Coleman (Magrath), Ron Dawson, Linda Momsen (Querio) and Denne Calloway; seated: Jim Hale, Chuck Baumann, and Deidre Lingenfelter (Currier). hey came of age listening to El- travel here to enjoy a wonderfully Tvis Presley to a backdrop of the planned weekend to share with fel- Vietnam War and assassinations of low classmates from 50 years ago,” Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert he says. F. Kennedy. It was Lafayette’s fi rst Baumann is expecting a big year as a city. And now the Acalanes turnout for three days of celebra- class of 1968 is preparing to cel- tions. ebrate its 50th high school reunion It kicks off with a golf tourna- in the same year as the 50th anniver- ment at Boundary Oaks in Walnut sary of the city’s incorporation. Creek at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. Photo by Megan Allen They were the fi rst wave of 24 followed by a tour of Acalanes baby boomers, all born in 1949 or High School and then a “meet and 1950. “None of us thought much greet” at El Charro from 5 to 6:30 As the Summer comes to a close, Fall is a great time to sell! Benefit about it at the time and the fact that p.m. They are expecting more than from Spring and Summer’s appreciation! Where to go, what to do? most of our parents fought in World 50 classmates to attend. War II just seemed like a typical The reunion itself will be held family function. The reality is that at the Orinda Country Club from Call Pamela and Melanie today to explore options about what could we all came from postwar families 5 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. be the next exciting chapter in your life. The World is waiting! and were some of the fi rst to move Baumann says that the evening will from the cities to the ‘burbs,” says be fi lled with all types of exciting Listing and Selling organizer and class of ’68 graduate events, with several live bands and Pamela Halloran Real Estate Broker for over 25 years! Chuck Baumann. He remembers musicians, and entertainment pro- 925 323 4100 that Lafayette back in the ’50s was vided by a classmate who has been [email protected] pamelahalloran.com a very rural area. playing on Broadway in New York License #: 00936191 Baumann notes that this group for the past 43 years. was unique in that they have all A highlight of the evening is Melanie Peterson-Katz Realtor® stayed very close friends. “You sure to be the fi rst viewing in 50 925 765 4444 [email protected] would think that after 50 years years of a movie made by several melaniepeterson.pacificunion.com we would all drift away – our of the students back in 1968 called License #:00890767 classmates are spread all around “Race.” It is a silent movie, recent- the country – and yet, so many ly transferred from reel-to-reel onto 201 Lafayette Circle, Suite 100 | Lafayette, CA 94549 have made the commitment to DVD. ... continud on page A8 Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A3 BART bill to head for senate vote By Pippa Fisher KEITH KATZMAN

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The a-half baths and feature two-car condominium development with Riverton at Wallis Ranch project garages,” he says. “The new town- Council slate set for November some three-story-high buildings in Dublin looks similar to the City homes and duets (along Country By Nick Marnell located on a site between Moraga Ventures’ Town Center Homes Club Drive) are expected to evoke Way and Country Club Drive at the project that was approved for Mor- a modern aesthetic, distinguished hree candidates will compete and infrastructure challenges. I entrance of the town, next to the fi re aga. by open layouts, spacious kitchens, for two seats on the Moraga want to continue this important T station. This piece of the Moraga Scott Bowhay, who was one of and ample storage space.” Town Council in November, while work for all Moragans,” Trotter Center Specifi c Plan was approved the opponents of the project, says KB Home is marketing the two lawmakers announced their de- said. in 2015 after years of controversies he is sad and angry to see the proj- project as environmentally friendly. parture from the council. Woehleke “is a 30 year Moraga partially fueled by the fact that the ect get underway and that he regrets Solar electricity will be a standard Teresa Onoda said that she resident with 20 years of service to town had not, and still has not, ad- that Moraga residents could not do feature and will be built to Energy would not run again for her coun- the town on the Planning Commis- opted fi nal zoning changes for this for this project what Lafayette’s Star 3.0 guidelines; the units will cil seat in the general election and sion, the Design Review Board and very central and prominent portion residents did with a referendum to also include WaterSense labeled Council Member Jeanette Fritzky the Hacienda Foundation board of of town. stop the Deer Hill development. faucets and fi xtures. resigned in July, citing her battle directors. (I am) running for town Three years ago, a group of res- KB Home Chris Apostolo- The plan that was approved in with lung cancer. Her seat is not council to help the council success- idents tried to put a referendum on poulos, regional president of KB 2015 included a small local park one of the two placed on the gen- fully handle Moraga’s challenges the ballot to halt the development. Home’s California operations, says along Country Club Drive. LeM- eral election ballot, so a decision using quality decision making, an They gathered enough signatures, that his company continues to ag- essurier confi rmed that KB Home on how to fi ll the remainder of her expertise attained through 33 years but the Superior Court of Contra gressively pursue new land op- is building the project according to two-year term will be made at the of industry experience.” Costa County invalidated the ref- portunities in prime Bay Area lo- the approved plan with no modifi - Aug. 22 council meeting. Longtime Moraga resident Mc- erendum petition, siding with the cations and that the acquisition in cation. Vying for the two council seats Cluer said he is running to main- developer and indicating that it Moraga demonstrates its ongoing The grading of the site being in November include incumbent tain the town’s semirural presence. was illegal. The project was then focus on actively growing the busi- terminated, the builder does not Dave Trotter, retired fi nancial ex- Among his goals are improved sold by City Ventures, the original ness in choice areas where home- expect heavy truck traffi c again on ecutive Mike McCluer and retired fi nancial management, attracting developer, to KB Home, one of the buyers want to live but where the Moraga Way. The opening of the engineer Steve Woehleke. new retail and enhancing govern- largest homebuilders in the United supply of new homes is limited. model homes is expected in spring “Since 2006 I’ve worked tire- ment transparency. States and a publically traded com- KB Home representative Craig 2019 with the fi rst sales shortly lessly as a councilmember to pro- The three competitors for the pany (NYSE: KBH). It develops LeMessurier adds that the home- after. For information, KB Home tect Moraga’s open space and council seats will have the oppor- new communities in California, builder is very excited about the recommends contacting the fi rm by scenic beauty, welcome new retail tunity to share their positions in the Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Ne- new community in Moraga. “The phone at (888) 524-6637. businesses, and act with fi scal re- Sept. 19 Lamorinda Weekly. vada, Florida, and North Carolina. planned two- and three-story fl oor sponsibility in the face of funding

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With La Finestra coming to Moraga, owner still dreams of the Hacienda By Nick Marnell astating loss, Assadi vowed to re- The reborn La Finestra will The lounge area will feature Bob open his restaurant, if for no other have 3,100 square feet of space, Athayde of Stanley Middle School reason than to take care of his loyal, providing room for 50 customers on the grand piano and Tony Lavi- longtime employees and custom- in the main dining area plus a pri- no will again run the dining room. ers. “We wanted to stay in Lafay- vate banquet room that seats 30. ... continued on page A12 ette, but we could not fi nd a place in Lafayette,” Assadi said. An unexpected opportunity came to Assadi in mid-2018: a chance to lease space at the Ha- Reporter cienda de las Flores, the historic structure and landmark in the town of Moraga. But again Assadi en- Jeff Assadi Photo Andy Scheck countered diffi culties. The work Wanted fter losing La Finestra Ris- upbeat about the planned October required to open a restaurant in the Atorante in a devastating fi re, opening of his Sicilian-infl uenced building was cost-prohibitive, and and having to walk away at the last Italian restaurant in the Moraga he had to pass on the potential deal. Lamorinda Weekly is looking for a minute from a deal for a replace- Shopping Center. Assadi recently signed a fi ve- Moraga Town Reporter: ment restaurant, Jeff Assadi could “I am glad an opportunity pre- year lease for the shuttered Terzetto understandably feel a bit anxious sented itself and I am really happy Restaurant location across from the Required Qualifi cations: over the challenges of reopening to be part of the Moraga commu- Moraga Safeway. “No restrictions or Excellent writing and communication skills. his business. nity,” Assadi said. build-out needed. No major plumb- Ethical and professional. Live or work in or near But Assadi comes across as La Finestra was completely ing or electrical work. Just new the Lamorinda area and have the ability to write anything but anxious. The restau- destroyed in the 2017 Lafayette equipment needed for the kitchen,” rant owner remains positive and Circle fi re. Crushed by such a dev- Assadi said of his new venue. balanced, researched, well-structured articles. Prior journalism experience desired, but not required. Compensation: Moraga finance director departs Compensation is made on a per article basis. arely lasting three months on trative Services Director position,” to ensure that the town’s fi nancial Bthe job, Joe Tanner, Moraga Town Manager Cynthia Battenberg matters are properly handled.” Please send your resume and writing sample administrative services director, re- said. “In the meantime, our accoun- If the new hire comes on board to [email protected] or call signed on Aug. 3. tant, Yuliya Elbo (who has been in 2018, that person will be the “It is unfortunate that Joe is no with the town for nine years) and third administrative services direc- (925) 377-0977 longer with the Town. Moraga is I (who served as Deputy Finance tor in less than a year for the town, a unique community and not the Director for the city of San Lean- which recently rescinded its decla- right fi t for everyone. We are cur- dro and managed a $130 million a ration of fi scal emergency. Local newspaper delivered to Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda rently recruiting to fi ll the Adminis- year budget) are working together – N. Marnell

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Vernon G McCalla Coldwell Banker - Orinda Orinda 925-639-0068 Public Meetings [email protected] City Council CalBRE 01970006 Tuesday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Library Auditorium, Orinda Library 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Planning Commission Tuesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Library Auditorium, Orinda Library 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Finance Advisory Committee Wednesday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m. Sarge Littlehale Community Room, 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563 Orinda City Council election gets competitive – five School Board Meetings Orinda Union School District candidates, three seats Monday, Sept. 10, 6 p.m. By Sora O’Doherty Regular Board Meeting 8 Altarinda Rd., Orinda he fi ling deadline for nomina- At the close of the nomina- District board, there is also an in- room. She was also the school’s www.orindaschools.org Ttion papers was extended to tion period the candidates who cumbent who is not running for legislative representative to the Las See also AUHSD meeting page A2 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 when returned nomination papers were re-election: Julie Rossiter, who has Trampas Creek Council. incumbent Dean Orr, who pulled incumbents Eve Phillips and decided not to run for a third term Incumbents Carole Brown and Check online for agendas, meeting nomination papers, failed to fi le. Amy Worth, and candidates Den- on the board. Before being elect- Jason Kaune, and new candidate notes and announcements Orr was fi rst elected to the Orinda nis Fay, Nick Kosla and Kathleen ed to the board in 2010, Rossiter Elizabeth Daoust, have agreed to City of Orinda: City Council in 2010, and has Jenkins. All of their nomination was an active volunteer in Orinda run as a slate, each endorsing the www.cityoforinda.org served two terms. Prior to the city papers qualifi ed, so these are the schools. She served as treasurer others’ election. Since no other Phone (925) 253-4200 council, Orr served two terms on candidates who will appear on the of the school fundraising drive for candidate fi led nomination papers Chamber of Commerce: the Orinda Planning Commission. ballot. An in-depth story on the two years and representative for by the close of the nomination peri- www.orindachamber.org Melissa Roeder, who has been a candidates’ positions on the issues the parcel tax campaign at Del Rey od, Brown, Kaune and Daoust will The Orinda Association: frequent speaker at city council will be included in the Sept. 19 is- Elementary School, chairing com- automatically be deemed elected www.orindaassociation.org meetings this year, also pulled pa- sue of Lamorinda Weekly. mittees for the Parent Club and to the board, which will save the pers but did not fi le. At the Orinda Union School auction, and working in the class- board the cost of an election. Run on the Wilder Side to benefit Orinda parks Orinda Police Department By Sora O’Doherty Incident Summary Report now on page A10 n an effort to raise funds toward runs will fi nish at the Ranch House Ithe renovation at the Orinda where prizes will be awarded to the Community Park, the Orinda Park winners of each race and food will and Recreation Foundation will be available. Fandango hold its fi rst annual Run on the Families are invited to come ... continued from page A1 Wilder Side starting at 8 a.m. Mon- out and enjoy a morning of running day, Sept. 3. The course will extend or walking at the Wilder Develop- through the Wilder development ment. Runners will receive T-shirts and consist of a 5k and 1.4-mile run. and goodie bags fi lled with various The two races will start at the energy treats and bottled water. driveway into the Garden Cen- Costumes are welcome. ter and fi nish at the Ranch House. The Orinda Park and Rec Foun- The 5k (or just over three mile) dation was founded more than 40 run starts at 8 a.m. and costs $35, years ago in 1975 when the Orinda while the one-mile run, which costs Union Elementary School became Runners participating in the to Rabble Road and around the $25, will start at 8:40 a.m. Both available as a community center. 1.4-mile run will start at the New circle, then down to Wilder Road. The foundation was formed to raise Art and Garden Center near the Runners will make a left on Wild- money toward the purchase of the driveway, then run on Big Leaf to er Road, go down to Dairy Creek school and play fi eld. Over the Quarry Road, make a left, run up Road and down to the big house at Joaquin Moraga lived in the years the foundation raised money to Big Rock, make a right and loop the end, then loop back and make a Adobe from its construction in to make improvements at the Com- around to head back down to Big quick right turn, past the bridge and 1841 to his death in 1855, when munity Center and create the Orin- Rock, to Big Leaf and then a right then back around to Wilder Road. it passed to Jose de Jusus Moraga da Community Park. Since 1975 on Wilder Road to run down and They will take Wilder Road down who lived in the Adobe from 1855 the foundation has raised more than around and left to the Wilder Fields and around to the Wilder Fields en- to 1887. In 1885 the property was $2 million for recreational and park entrance, just past the Ranch House trance, pass the Ranch House and part of a fi nal court settlement and purposes, including the purchase of to the fi nish. arrive at the fi nish. was acquired by Horace Carpen- 111 acres of open space, as well as The 5k will also start at the New For more information or to sign tier, an east coast lawyer, who then contributing toward regional recre- Art and Garden Center near the up, visit http://www.OPRFounda- Lance Beeson rented the Adobe out to the Avila ational and open space needs. driveway, continuing on Big Leaf tion.org. It has been recognized as a Cali- family in 1889. The Adobe has fornia State Historic Landmark always remained in private hands. since 1954, and was designated as The property was acquired by J an Orinda City Landmark in 1995. & J Developers and is the subject  The Friends of the Joaquin Moraga of a Memorandum of Agreement Adobe are dedicated to preserving with the Friends of the Joaquin it as an important landmark and Moraga Adobe under which the  working to provide community ac- developer will renovate the Adobe cess to the building and grounds. and the FJMA may purchase it for Beeson is passionate about the $500,000. If the FJMA fails to Moraga Adobe and wishes that complete the purchase within three it was open to all, like the Alviso years of the fi nal subdivision ap- Adobe in Pleasanton, built in 1854. proval of the plans, which has not “The attic is so exciting,” he says. yet occurred, the adobe would then “The adobe bricks and woodwork be used as a clubhouse for the de- are original and still there.” He velopment. The FJMA is confi dent wishes that the entire 17-acre par- that they will succeed in buying the cel could be renovated, in the same adobe and preserving it for poster- way that the Alviso Adobe became ity. Thus far, the FJMA has raised a public park. He noted that even over $140,000. The Fandango is Presale starts September 10th his own family has not seen the FJMA’s major fundraiser. adobe. The large party, in keeping Rates will never be lower, join for free In 1854, Beeson’s great-great- with the history of the Adobe, has grandmother was born in the been held in various historic build- Moraga Adobe. A granddaughter ings in Orinda over the years. This • Open 24 hours with access year the FJMA had hoped that the of Jose Joaquin Moraga, Maria to over 4000 gyms world wide Gomacinda de los Santos Moraga, Fandango would be the fi rst event was the daughter of Jose de Jesus to be held in Orinda’s new Art and • Sate-of-the-art equipment Moraga and Cruz Sibrian. Her son, Garden Center in Wilder. Unfortu- Beeson’s great-grandfather, Joseph nately, the building has not yet been • Free group classes Frank Avila, was killed by a train cleared for occupancy, so the Fan- in 1906. His grandmother was 4 dango will take place at 6 p.m. Sat- • Personal training months old at the time. Beeson’s urday, Aug. 25 at the Ranch House, great-grandmother gave Gomacin- a smaller venue near the Art and Contact us for more information! da up for adoption to her Portu- Garden Center. guese godparents, the de Costas, Tickets are $100 per person and who raised her in Berkeley, while are available at www.MoragaAdo- her sister lived in Oakland. The be.org. Attendees are invited to en- girls saw each other until 1919, joy a festive evening of music and Anytime Fitness Orinda when there was a rift in the family dancing with delicious food and 2 Orinda Theatre Square Suite 148 | Orinda, CA 94563 drink, and all proceeds will benefi t and Gomacinda was cut out of a [email protected] | (925) 542-0342 will. the Moraga Adobe. Orinda Motors Presents

The 14th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show Weekend

Friday Night Pre-Party, September 7th, 5:30pm “DANCING WITH THE CARS”

Saturday, September 8th, 10am–3pm ORINDA CLASSIC CAR SHOW Exhibitors’ Sponsor:

Insurance Entries by mail are now closed. Please go to www.OrindaCarShow.com for current entry information. Join us as a spectator – Admission is FREE! Enjoy vintage and modern exotic cars and motorcycles, food, music, and more! The show will be held in and around Orinda Motors, 63 Orinda Way. Cruise in a Classic! Donate $10 and choose your ride for the Drive. Enter Your Car and Buy Party Tickets Today at www.OrindaCarShow.com These events benefit the Seniors Around Town transportation program, Educational Foundation of Orinda and other local charities. We would like to thank our partners for helping make these events happen: The Orinda Association, Rotary Club of Orinda, Orinda Historical Society Museum, Orinda Chamber of Com- merce, EFO, Lamorinda Arts Council, Orinda Community Foundation and Seniors Around Town.

See a Special Exhibit of Outstanding Classic and Historically Event Schedule Significant Race Cars! Friday, September 7th, 5:30pm "DANCING WITH THE CARS" FRIDAY NIGHT PRE-PARTY

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Holden High School, Irwin Way Parking • Vintage Office Building, Orinda Way Vintage Court Office Center • Pine Grove Business Center, Santa Maria Way Page: A8 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 State of the East Bay forum focuses on growth By Lou Fancher

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 Alameda County Board of Super- nerships and are developing new visors President Wilma Chan and growth based on local assets.” Contra Costa County Board of Su- Chan said a national mood had pervisors Chair Karen Mitchoff. voters upset about new tax propos- Offering condensed versions of key als being added to the ballot. Strik- county initiatives involving hous- ing a hard but not harsh line, she ing affordability, economic com- was realistic: “If you want good petitiveness, health care and more, services, somebody has to pay for updates, along with the supervisors’ it.” Later, she added, “We have to “if-only” wish lists, were sent to ap- look out, not in. We can’t keep do- proximately 150 people. ing business the old way. We have This year’s discussion, held to have more businesses and private at the Lafayette Veterans Memo- sectors partner with (us).” rial Center, was a partnership with Mitchoff confessed to having the East Bay Leadership Council, “Alameda County envy.” A half- Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership cent sales tax that pays for Alameda Group, and East Bay Economic De- County employee health care frees velopment Alliance with sponsor- up budgeted funds for programs. ship from Shell Martinez Refi nery. Contra Costa employees ask Mi- Along with highlighting the East tchoff why they don’t receive the Bay’s robust economic strength, same coverage. “Getting a sales tax increasing needs for affordable passed would solve it, but that’s not housing, health care related to food realistic because we’re at the tipping availability and transition to online point with people not feeling taxes technologies were supervisors’ pri- are appropriately used or managed.” mary topics of discussion. In her presentation and separate Chan emphasized public-private interview comments Mitchoff said partnerships. Alameda County’s the county’s $1.61 billion budget programs serve 1.7 million people serves 1.2 million people. “But only with a $3 billion budget. With rapid- 25 percent of that is controlled by ly developing technology infl uenc- us. The rest is prescribed before it ing both the economy and politics, comes to us. I always wish citizens she said it is a critical time for the could take government fi nancing county to catch up, especially as it 101 so they understand the issues supports Millennials. “Right now, better.” fi ve banks control all the wealth in Asked what they might better the country. This is a totally new understand, Mitchoff included the world we’re living in,” said Chan. pros and cons of Proposition 6 (a To solve dichotomous problems measure on the November ballot resulting from advancing technol- that would repeal Senate Bill 1 and ogy and traditional programs used require voter approval for fuel and to determine or improve economic vehicle taxes aimed at road repair); Drama! Drama! Drama! growth – for example, transferring the ongoing impact of Prop 13 that Laughs from Around the World | Shorts census programs to online appli- she said suppresses property tax cations; updating career centers to revenues; sunset clauses in tax bills Greetings from Europe | Ties to the Bay better match actual available jobs – that cause cities to continuously re- introduces budget-draining updates. turn to voters for more money; and Female Directors | Comedy Further complicating the matter, improving news related to pension people worried in the current politi- funding. “Citizens need to know cal climate about their immigration that our OPEB (other post employ- Tickets on sale now! Tickets are available online at status means that regardless of the ment benefi ts) liability was $2.6 bil- All Access Pass $400 www.caiff.org or at the Orinda and method, collecting accurate infor- lion in 2008. We’ve reduced that to Four Pack - See 4 Films for the price of 3 $36 Rheem Theatre box offi ces. mation and forecasting budgetary $764 million in 2018. Pension costs Opening Night Movie and Reception Join CAIFF membership at caiff.org needs is problematic. will be stable over the next fi ve With housing a major issue in years.” (The Salzburg Story) $30 Most fi lms are not rated and many contain adult General Admission $12 material. You are in the best position to make the the Bay Area, Alameda County add- Selling off disintegrating or un- All CAIFF movies are FREE for decision about what is appropriate for your children. ed a one-time additional $85 million derused buildings and addressing We recommend that you research the fi lms before to the regular $82 million county homelessness are Contra Costa’s Leading Role Members attending the screening with your children. housing allocation. Chan said work- current focus, according to Mi- ing with cities to construct new tchoff. Programs to provide health residences for homeless and low-in- care and legal services for undocu- come people was vital. “One-third mented people are also on the agen- of the whole homeless population da. Like Chan, Mitchoff’s straight- in the country lives in California,” talk message included a directive she said. Other innovations include for unions, business owners, city two $50 million housing bonds; and county offi cials and communi- one supporting short-term loans for ties to work together realistically. repairs so homeowners can stay in “Those who have more will have to their homes; a second providing give more to those who have less,” fi rst-time buyers with $150K loans she said. that do not need to be repaid until On an uplifting note, Mitchoff the residence is resold. “We have to spotlighted programs that work to be really conscious of what we want move homeless people to perma- our cities to look like,” Chan said. nent housing. Allowing more fl ex- A poverty initiative begun by ibility, such as permitting pets in Chan last year to create jobs, pro- homeless shelters, offering paired vide food and shelter and lift peo- mental health services or establish- ple out of poverty contains within ing temporary container homes, it a Healthy Food, Healthy Family she suggested will lead to greater program. Through partnerships success. with local businesses, $3 million To access East Bay EDA’s re- was raised to establish it as a for- ports and other information, visit mal program. “I just purchased two www.EastBayEDA.org trucks with allocated money,” Chan For East Bay Leadership Coun- said. “We hired two ex-offenders cil, visit https://www.eastbayleader- to be drivers. They’re getting full shipcouncil.com/. training. We want to bring this pro-

Class of ’68 ... continued from page A2 It is a testament to the strong teresting to read about the different bond this class has that over 155 paths their lives have taken. “Some members will be attending the re- have been teachers, professors, union. Baumann says that of the contractors, lawyers, doctors, busi- original 325 graduates, 56 have ness professionals, photographers, passed away. “We will be also be writers, many have raised families paying tribute to our classmates and now are grandparents, and California Independent Film Festtival Aug. 24 – 30 Orinda and Rheem Theatre that have passed and won’t be there some are retired. All have a very but will always be remembered,” interesting story to tell – we are all he says. sharing our stories together,” says On Sunday, Aug. 26 organizers Baumann. have planned a picnic at the La- Baumann remembers Lafay- fayette Reservoir starting at 10:30 ette back in the ’50’s and ’60’s as a a.m. with Taco Party catering. Bau- wonderful time to grow up. “It has

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 All attendees were invited to uates interested in attending should Tickets at www.caiff.org write their bio for the past 50 years. contact chuck.baumann@gmail. Baumann notes that it has been in- com for more information. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A9 Now is a great time to sell a home! The local market remains very strong due to very short supply and high demand. There's still time this year to take advantage of the extremely favorable seller's market.

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Real estate agents affiliatedith w Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage or NRT LLC. CalBRE License #01908304. Downtown Development Subcommittee gears up for information gathering By Sora O’Doherty he public continued to take a lively in- tives, plus San Pablo Creek, which is not on nities, such as Lafayette and Richmond. Tterest in the progress of the Orinda City a right of way. Rights of way include park- She asked that her graph be included in the Stakeholder groups: Streetscape Master Plan, attending and speak- ing spaces, vehicular lanes, sidewalks, bike stakeholders’ questionnaire, but Buckley de- Bike Orinda ing out Aug. 9 at the Downtown Development lanes, transit stops, underpasses, pedestrian murred, saying that there were many things Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging Subcommittee’s second meeting. The com- bridges, planting areas and Caltrans prop- that could be included, but he didn’t want to Downtown-adjacent Neighborhood mittee consists of Vice Mayor Inga Miller and erty. Publicly owned land includes public color the views of the respondents. How- Group(s) or HOAs Orinda City Council Member Eve Phillips. parking in front of the Community Center ever, he agreed that the graph would be ap- Downtown Property Owners and These meetings were the fi rst steps in gather- and underutilized land in the right of way. propriate for including in the briefi ng book. Leasing Agents ing the input of stakeholder groups. San Pablo Creek between Santa Maria Way Miller asked about including neighbor- Friends of Orinda Creeks This next step in the process will take and the Safeway parking lot is mostly on pri- hood groups as stakeholders, and Buckley Lamorinda Arts Council place on Aug. 29, from noon to 5 p.m., vate land, except one parcel that is owned by agreed that there was enough “wiggle room” Orinda Association when the stakeholder group interviews will the county. to add the downtown neighborhood groups, Orinda Chamber of Commerce be conducted by Orinda planning staff and Stakeholder groups (see list) will receive such as Bates, Brookwood, Northwood, Orinda Community Foundation the contractor on the project, Eisen-Letunic. a questionnaire prior to the interviews to en- Southwood, Orinda Woods, and La Plaza. Orinda Garden Club The interviews will be short, just 15 minutes, able them to organize their thoughts about Hodgkinson suggested joining residents of Orinda Park and Recreation Foundation with a fi ve-minute break in between. On the issues including traffi c and parking, and senior housing to the Contra Costa County Orinda RoadRunners same day, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., there will their vision and experiences in downtown Area Agency on Aging. Orinda Rotary be a joint meeting of several committees and Orinda. Committees and commissions will Following the stakeholder group inter- Orinda Union School District commissions that are subject to the Brown not receive questionnaires, owing to Brown views, there will be a public questionnaire, Orinda Vision Act in the Library Auditorium, which will be Act considerations. The meeting with the possibly in early September. Phillips sug- Orinda Watch open to the public. committees and commissions will be open gested another meeting of the subcommittee Save Orinda The main objectives of the streetscape to the public. to consider the public questionnaire. Also in School Parent Clubs master plan are: 1) to connect the two sides Roy Hodgkinson, president of the Orinda early September, an interactive online survey What’s Up Downtown Orinda of downtown Orinda; 2) to investigate pe- Chamber of Commerce, urged the subcom- map will be released. It is anticipated that the destrian access to San Pablo Creek; 3) to mittee to avoid asking too many questions city council and planning commission will Committees and Commissions preserve Orinda’s sense of place; 4) to de- that have already been answered, and to hold meetings on the streetscape master plan Art in Public Places Committee velop grant-eligible, fundable projects; 5) to learn from past projects, such as the paving in late September, and that October will see Citizen’s Infrastructure Oversight beautify Orinda; and 6) to build consensus of Theatre Square. Kay Jenkins produced the release of a briefi ng book on the project Commission in the community. Planning Director Drum- a graph of the age of Orinda residents. She as well as a “Launch Event.” After all these Parks and Recreation Commission mond Buckley addressed what will be in the found that over 80 percent of Orindans com- events, plus a lot of public engagement and Planning Commission Public Works Streetscape Master Plan, explaining that the mute, and that 18 percent take BART. She meetings, options will be formulated and the Aesthetic Review Committee plan will cover projects in the right of way stated that some 3,000 cars park at BART, plan drafted. Traffi c Safety Advisory Committee or on city-owned land that meet the objec- including commuters from other commu- COLDWELL BANKER

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Share your thoughts, insights and opinions with your Competitive MOFD board races shaping up community. By Nick Marnell Send a letter to the editor: wo last-minute incumbent said. district pension obligation bond. oppose Lucy Talbot, a community letters@lamorinda Twithdrawals and the addition Barber said that the board has “It’s time to pass the mantle to volunteer and co-owner of a family weekly.com of last-minute challengers in three made signifi cant, if incremental, the next generation,” Famulener business. “I want to get involved divisions add intrigue to the Mora- progress in his tenure on the board, said. at the next level,” said Talbot, who ga-Orinda Fire District board races mainly in the fi nancial sustainabil- In her division, the race will feels strongly that MOFD needs to for the November general election. ity of the district. He wished more feature Moraga businessman Nate allocate more of its resources to fi re President and Division 4 direc- progress had been made in im- Bell versus Greg Baitx, an East prevention, and needs to improve tor Brad Barber explained his with- proving the comparatively slower Contra Costa Fire Protection Dis- response times especially for medi- drawal from the race in an Aug. 14 emergency medical response times trict engineer. cal emergencies, which far out- announcement. “My decision not in Orinda. “That is a complex prob- “I live on the edge of open number fi re responses. HARDWOODS to run for re-election to the MOFD lem but it should not be an insolu- space, and with wildfi res that will The Division 3 incumbent con- board was based on a number of ble one,” he said. undoubtedly continue, I am very fi rmed that he is not going away. CARPETS factors, the most important of which The district’s fi rst and only fe- concerned,” said Bell, who be- Steve Anderson will face two chal- is that I was asked by Marc Andrus, male director, Kathleen Famulener, lieves strongly in citizen involve- lengers, including retired Oakland RUGS the Episcopal Bishop of California, withdrew her candidacy in Divi- ment in government and that it is Fire Department administrator Steve to serve as Treasurer of the Dio- sion 1, saying that it was time for needed now more than ever. “I Danziger and Red Smith, a technol- LINOLEUM cese of California for the next two her to retire. She, too, cited fi nan- want to ensure the highest level ogy executive. Division 3 includes years,” Barber said. In addition, cial accomplishments during her of fi re and medical service for the portions of Moraga and Orinda, but TILE Barber serves on fi ve boards at UC fi ve-year tenure, including the low- community,” Baitx said. all three candidates live in Orinda. Berkeley and is a regent of Samuel ering of the district pension debt by Two candidates vie for Barber’s The seven candidates will have LAMINATE Merritt University in Oakland. $12 million, setting aside money in Orinda Division 4 seat. Michael a chance to explain their positions “Perhaps most importantly, my pension and retiree health care trust Donner, a retired Oakland fi refi ght- in detail in the Oct. 17 issue of this wife would like me to cut back,” he funds and nearing the payoff of the er and current business owner, will newspaper. FAMILY -OWNED Fire Station 43: vertical movement at last 30 YEARS ! oraga-Orinda Fire District Chief Dave MWinnacker updated the board Aug. 15 on the Orinda fi re station progress. “The last of the concrete was poured on Aug. 13,” the chief said. Because of the size of the site, the presence of the concrete crews has been inhibiting the speed at which the framers could work, but as the concrete crews fi nish up, there will be noticeable vertical progress on the site, Winnacker said. The fi rst fl oor should be completed by the end of the third week of August, and the second fl oor should be in place by the end of the month, with trussing and roofi ng in September. Photo Nick Marnell

Moraga Police Department Civil Problem 60 Block Miramonte Dr. Found Adult 10 Block Fleuti Dr. Petty Theft 10 Block Avila Ln. Incident Summary Report 100 Block Danefi eld Pl. Found Property CVS Petty Theft Bicycle 2000 Block Ascot Dr. 1800 Block Joseph Dr. Donald Dr./Laird Dr. Petty Theft From Veh. 2000 Block Ascot Dr. July 31 to August 13 Corporal Injury Spouse 200 Block Draeger Dr. Grand Theft 700 Block Camino Ricardo Public Assembly Check Campolindo High School Alarms 17 Disturbance-Domestic 40 Block Cumberland Ln. 400 Block Tharp Dr. Kendall Ct. 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 3 Disturbing The Peace Chalda Way/Rheem Blvd. Hailed By Citizen Moraga Rd./St. Marys Rd. Public Nuisance Moraga Rd./Moraga Way Traffi c 63 Safeway Police Department 10 Block Fleuti Dr. Suspicious Circumstances 12 1100 Block Alta Mesa Dr. Harassment 700 Block Crossbrook Dr. Reckless Driving Canyon Rd./Sanders Dr. Suspicious Subject 0 Drunk In Public Safeway Identity Theft 100 Block Alta Mesa Ct. Joaquin Moraga Int School Suspicious Vehicle 9 Excessive Speed Mid. Block Rheem Blvd. Loud Music Campolindo High School Safeway Service to Citizen 43 Moraga Rd./Corliss Dr. (2) 50 Block Buckingham Dr. 100 Block Alta Mesa Ct. Patrol Request/ Security Check 32 Larch/Lindell Loud Noise 1100 Block Larch Ave. Shoplift Safeway (2) Vacation House Check 13 Moraga/St. Marys Rd. 50 Block Shuey Dr. 1500 Block Canyon Rd. Supplemental Report 19 Rheem Bustewart Ct. Loud Party 10 Block El Camino Flores Vandalism Campolinda High Welfare Check 7 Rheem Bufernwood Dr. Crossbrook Dr./Greenfi eld Dr. 1100 Block Larch Ave. Auto Burglary 2400 Block Fitness Larch Aviwandel Dr. Mentally Ill Commit 100 Block Miramonte Dr. Vehicle Theft 600 Block Moraga Barking Dog 70 Block Hardie Dr. Larch Ave./Canyon Rd. 80 Block Louise Ct. Warrant Arrest Safeway Battery Miramonte High School El Camino\Larch Missing Adult 500 Block Rheem Blvd. Police Department Civil Police Department Moraga Rd./St. Marys Rd. 10 Block Louise Ct. (2) 3800 Block Via Granada Moraga Rd./Corte Santa Clara Motorist Assist Moraga Way/School St. Moraga Rd./Devin Dr. Other Non Criminal Police Department

Orinda Police Department Barking Dog 60 Block La Espiral Litter 300 Block Glorietta Blvd. Reckless Driving 100 Block Canon Dr. Incident Summary Report Civil 70 Block Van Ripper Ln. Lost Property Police Department Rheem Blvd./Glorietta Blvd. July 29 to August 11 10 Block Woodcrest Dr. Loud Music 100 Block Silver Oak Terrace Camino Pablo/San Pablo Dam Rd. Alarms 58 Civil Problem 40 Block Donald Dr. 10 Block La Campana Rd. San Pablo Dam Rd./ 911 Calls (includes hang-ups) 4 10 Block Knickerbocker Ln. Loud Noise 70 Block El Toyonal Bear Creek Rd. Traffi c 76 Police Department Meadow View Rd./Glorietta Blvd. Camino Pablo/Eb Sr 24 Disturbance-Domestic 70 Block Charles Hill Rd. Revocation Of Probation Suspicious Circumstances 12 200 Block Overhill Rd. Orinda Park Pool Orinda Theater Suspicious Subjects 14 30 Block Claremont Ave. Medical Hospital 500 Block Moraga Way Terrorist Threats 200 Block Orchard Rd. Suspicious Vehicles 15 Drunk In Public 50 Block Moraga Way Motorist Assist 10 Block Meadow Park Ct. Traffi c Hazard 50 Block Tara Rd. Patrol Request/ Security Check 19 Dui Misdemeanor 20 Block E Altarinda Dr. Ordinance Violation Las Vegas Rd./Mira Flores Service to Citizen 65 Camino Pablo/Miner Rd. 100 Block Brookside Rd. Moraga Way/Glorietta Blvd. Supplemental Report 26 Evading Offi cer Sb Broadway / Ivy Kittiwake Rd./Manzanita Dr. Camino Pablo/Ardilla Rd. Vacation House Check 19 Failure To Obey 10 Block Lloyd Ln. Glorietta Elementary School E Altarinda Dr./St Stephens Dr. Welfare Check 9 Found Property Happy Valley Rd./ Other Misdemeanor Traffi c Stop HWay 24/St Stevens Accident Property Camino Pablo/Wildcat Orinda View Rd. Shell Station Vandalism 90 Block Via Floreado Canyon Rd. Orinda Theater Prom Shoot 10 Block Via San Inigo 200 Block Blk El Toyonal Camino Sobrante/Orinda Way Police Department 60 Block Charles Hill Rd. Wilder Sports Fields 20 Block Loma Vista Dr. Found Property 10 Block Loma Vista Dr. Prowler 600 Block El Toyonal 10 Block Knickerbocker Ln. Camino Pablo/Miner Rd. Hit And Run Misdemeanor Public Assembly Check Safeway Moraga Way/Sanborn Rd. 10 Block Juniper Dr. 10 Block Camino Sobrante Safeway Beverages And More Miramonte High School 10 Block Theater Square Vehicle Theft 60 Block Davis Rd. Animal Cruelty 900 Block Moon Ct., Laf. 100 Block Stein Way Public Nuisance 200 Block Village Gate Rd. Safeway Safeway 70 Block Donald Dr. 100 Block Meadow View Rd. Verbal Dispute 10 Block De Soto Ct. Auto Burglary Pine Grove Business Complex 60 Block Don Gabriel Way Overhill Rd./Moraga Way Walk Through 10 Block Camino Sobrante Wilder Sports Fields Identity Theft 200 Block Glorietta Blvd. Safeway Warrant Arrest Theatre Square 100 Block Oak Rd. 20 Block Orinda Way 100 Block Lucille Way Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A11 Letters to the Editor Well wishes at both sides of an issue and work with sides and come up with an appropriate Opinions in Letters to the Editor are the express views of the writer and not the community to fi nd a logical solu- answer to the problem. I look forward necessarily those of the Lamorinda Weekly. All published letters will include I was saddened to hear that tion. It is easy to be on a team with her to Jeanette having a speedy recovery the writer’s name and city/town of residence -- we will only accept letters Jeanette Frisky was stepping because of her high level of integrity. and back helping us keep Moraga a from those who live in, or own a business in, the communities comprising Lamorinda (please give us your phone number for verifi cation purposes only). down from the Town Council. There are those who only complain wonderful place to live. Letters should be 350 words or less; letters of up to 500 words will be accepted When I had the opportunity to with no solutions to the problem. And on a space-available basis. Visit www.lamorindaweekly.com for submission work with her before and after she then there are people like Jeanette Barry Behr guidelines. Email: [email protected]; Regular mail: Lamorinda was elected, Jeanette was able to look who see something wrong, listen to all Moraga Weekly, P.O.Box 6133, Moraga, CA 94570 County Connection Transit Agency announces proposed fare and route changes By John T. Miller the Lafayette BART station. It then ing developments, traffi c patterns, diffi cult decisions in order to create returns via the same route. There demographic shifts, job centers and long-term fi nancial viability.” are no changes planned for the 600 increased congestion. While fi nal adjustments may be series that serves the local schools. Horta summed up the process, made, the changes should be put in The last time the system was saying, “As transit planners, we place early next spring, assuming overhauled was in spring 2009. would want more service to our the board approves the plans in No- Horta acknowledge a number of customers, but the fi nancial out- vember of this year. changes since then, including hous- look is forcing us to make some Theater View Veterinary Clinic

• Offering your pets compassionate care • Modern hospital and equipment James Mason, a driver with the County Connection Transit Agency, steps out of the No. 6 bus to greet passengers at the Lafayette BART station. • Long tenured, experienced staff Photo John T. Miller • Puppy classes for our clients he County Connection Transit would only impact passengers pay- TAgency is proposing changes ing cash. These include a 50-cent to routes and fares effective March raise for adults and youth on regu- 2019. lar routes, and a 25-cent raise on According to Ruby Horta, di- express routes, bringing the total rector of planning and marketing to $2.50 per ride. Fares for seniors for the transportation system, bud- would be raised 25 cents to $1.25. Dr. Laurie Langford-owner get estimates project that at the cur- Children under 6 years old will 1 Bates Blvd., Suite 200 rent rate – without any changes to continue to ride free. Orinda, CA 94563 the system – money will run out by Paper passes, including paper 2023. “By making service adjust- transfers, will be eliminated; how- P: (925) 317-3187 ments that increase productivity ever, Clipper will continue to sup- F: (925) 334-7017 and reduce costs, County Connec- port transfers. tion will be better positioned to ad- “We’ve seen the trend of pas- E: [email protected] dress future fi nancial constraints,” sengers going to Clipper since W: www.theaterviewvetclinic.com Dr. Amelia Ausman she says. BART added the surcharge on pa- In July 2017, County Con- per tickets,” says Horta. “There nection began a Comprehensive will be no changes in the price of Operational Analysis to deal with rides using Clipper.” the projected shortfall and came Clipper provides a Day Pass Bridging the journey from up with a proposal for a number and Day Pass Accumulator. The Lamorinda to Rossmoor of changes to the existing service, Day Pass deducts regular and ex- ³2QHVDWLV¿HGFOLHQWDWDWLPH´ along with fare increases and an press bus fares, and discounted elimination of the midday free pass transfer fares from the stored cash for seniors and disabled between value. Clipper cards can also save 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. money by allowing unlimited rides The transit company held meet- on most County Connection, Tri ings with various stakeholders and Delta Transit, WestCat and Wheels partner transit agencies, along with routes. Once $3.75 in fares is Maria Eberle, REALTOR® community meetings, public work- reached in a day ($1.75 for senior (925) 478-7190 shops, and a public hearing to re- and RTC customers) on any com- [email protected] ceive input on the proposed chang- bination of participating transit ser- www.MariaEberle.com es. vices, rides are free for the rest of CalBRE #01798906 According to Horta, “Opposi- the day. tion to the elimination of the mid- The only restructure of routes “Maria made the transition from my Orinda home of 40 day fare was a constant theme be- to the Lamorinda area will be the years to my new Rossmoor home easy and stress-free. hind the public comment process.” elimination of Route 25 due to low I was delighted by her attention to every detail. Currently, the Midday Free ridership, and a potential increase I highly recommend Maria Eberle to anyone moving Program accounts for over 260,000 in peak service on Route 6, which from Lamorinda to Rossmoor.” Becky G. rides on an annual basis. runs from the Orinda BART station The proposed fare increases to Saint Mary’s College and on to STOP Rodents With Our Unique 4-Step Rodent Removal/Clean-up Process!

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The trail entrance, on Reservoir Rim Trail. the west side of Moraga Road, is now much One bright Tuesday morning at the end more noticeable, although no sign is posted of July, a group of Moraga Kiwanians joining – something that the Lafayette Parks and with East Bay Trail Dogs, and the Friends of Recreation Department staff said would be Lafayette Trails formed a group of about 15 corrected. people eager to make a difference. After park- Beans said that the volunteers had fun, ing their cars on Via Granada, the volunteers engaged in physical exercise, and added that opened their trunks and grabbed serious tools. one fellow Kiwanian told him he wanted The group of six Kiwanians had been to hear more about the Trail Dogs. Beans, corralled by Larry Beans, an avid hiker who who is also a member of the Orinda Hiking is also part of Trail Dogs, a group of volun- Club, has been a Trail Dog for seven or eight teers who maintain trails throughout Contra years. He says he has loved it, doing cleanup Costa and Alameda counties. Beans had told or even carving new trails every Tuesday The hidden entrance of the connector trail. Photo Sophie Braccini the six that they should be ready for brush- morning. He has made many friends over the way from the public eye, the parks and the clearing of existing ones. This summer, ing, weed abatement, tread work, or raking years and he says he does not need to go to Arecreation departments of the three Moraga Valley Kiwanis has undertaken the leaf litter off the trail and that there could the gym anymore. The Moraga Kiwanians Lamorinda communities, along with com- cleanup of a key segment for the connection be some poison oak. The Trail Dogs’ presi- have volunteered with the Lafayette Parks munity groups, are now working on the of the Lafayette and Moraga trails. dent, Carol Lane, was there as well; she is and Recreation Department several times, creation of a Lamorinda Trails Challenge, a Next to the border of Moraga and La- an experienced trail cleaner who noted that including on Fish Ranch Road. Beans says concept to get the communities moving and fayette, along Moraga Road, on the east side they might even have to cut some big tree that they welcome new projects. exploring. But the project has prerequisites, lies the vast expense of the Palos Colorados branches that day. For information about Moraga Valley such as a comprehensive mapping system property and its promise of trails over 100 The morning went fast for all the vol- Kiwanis, visit www.moragavalleykiwanis. – something the agencies are close to com- acres of open space. On the west side, hid- unteers, and by noon the half mile of trail org, or for East Bay Trail Dogs, visit www. pleting – the creation of connector trails, and den behind bushes was the entrance of an leading to the Reservoir Rim Trail had been eastbaytraildogs.org. Square Baby opens in Theatre Square By Sora O’Doherty Katie Thomson is responsible months old, Thomson left Star- rees, and later stages introducing for the concept of Square Baby, bucks and Seattle as her husband’s more complexity and texture. which is to provide convenient job took the family elsewhere. She Apple curry chicken is a favor- baby food that is completely or- began to research what infants need ite, according to Thomson. One ganic and provides 100 percent of a in a day and to develop a meal plan of the goals of the company is to baby’s nutritional needs. Thomson where every meal is balanced, and develop children’s palates, so they was the fi rst nutritionist to work for every day provides 100 percent introduce a few herbs and spices Starbucks in Seattle. Through her of a baby’s daily requirements. into their recipes, using organic in- career in the food industry, Thom- Four years ago, the family moved gredients. They use diverse protein son learned how food is marketed. to Orinda. Thomson began vol- sources, including sprouted grains, Thomson looked at the convenient unteering at Glorietta Elementary because they are more nutritious, baby foods in the aisles of the su- School in the lunch program, as and organic bone broth from an permarket, and she didn’t like what well as the wellness program. She Oakland supplier. Where baby Square Baby co-founders in front of their shop in Orinda’s Theatre Square. she saw. She found the products to met Kendall Glynn, a scientist who food pouches are very sweet and Photo Sora O’Doherty be unbalanced, and their labels to specialized in clinical genetics and, have on average 10 to 16 grams of wo Orinda moms with fi ve are delivered to the door frozen, in be misleading. She wanted food Thomson says, “Our stars aligned.” sugar, Square Baby foods have an Tchildren between them at Glo- 100 percent compostable boxes. to be marketed with honesty and Thomson had a business plan and average of 4 to 5 grams of sugar per rietta School have just launched a On Friday, Aug. 30 they will launch transparency and she wondered, model in place. The two women 4-ounce meal. new business in town: Square Baby. their brick and mortar store in The- “Why is no company making this became partners and co-founders The shop in Theatre Square will Square Baby recently launched its atre Square, which will be open for easier for me?” of Square Baby and launched their be a place where children and par- online site, selling its products that business the following day. In 2010, when her son was 18 online business on July 10. Thom- ents can come and sample the prod- son’s husband is in advertising, ucts. In addition to a tasting bar, and designed the labels, ingredient there will be gift products for sale, cards, shipping boxes, and pro- and the partners plan to have events experience the difference duced videos for social media. as well. They want the shop to have The way it works is that cus- a community feel, where moms can When it comes to your most important real ANA ZIMMANK tomers order a two-week supply of meet. 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Currently there The two women are currently do- are 20 recipes on offer, with others ing all the cooking in a commercial in development. kitchen on the Berkeley-Oakland Square Baby will be open from border. Parents can pick and choose 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through from a variety of dietician-designed Saturday and by appointment. recipes. The foods come in three Learn more at the Square Baby web stages: stage one being smooth pu- site: https://squarebaby.com/. BART bill to head for senate vote ... continued from page A3 The news was welcomed how- to local governance democracy in ever by Nonprofi t Housing As- California. sociation Policy Director Michael “While I haven’t seen the new Lane. amendments, I’m profoundly dis- “We are pleased the bill has appointed in the committee for not been sent to the Senate fl oor for a hitting pause and hope that the full vote and have agreed to major con- senate will exercise common sense cessions and amendments to the in the coming days to vote down bill in response to concerns raised this bill,” he said. by our local elected offi cials to en- Burks said that cities across the sure all planned developments on Bay Area, and all over the state, are BART property blend in well with against this legislation, which strips existing neighborhood building local land use, zoning and develop- heights and densities and conform ment control and places it into the to the locally-adopted design and hands of a “largely dysfunctional architectural standards,” said Lane, transit agency.” He stressed he was adding, “Final permitting authority proud of residents who had sent “a remains with the local government. tsunami” of emails and letters. We are absolutely committed to be- “I will continue to directly en- ing good and respectful neighbors.” gage Sacramento and elected offi - Lafayette Vice Mayor Cam cials all over California in the com- Burks described the vote in favor ing days in an attempt to stop this bill of AB 2923 as a signifi cant blow from moving forward,” Burks said. La Finestra coming to Moraga ... continued from page A5 “We welcome everyone from said. “And I hope that dream comes Lamorinda and the surrounding ar- true.” eas,” Assadi said. According to Town Manager As thrilled as Assadi is about Cynthia Battenberg, Moraga re- his grand reopening in the Moraga mains interested in establishing a Shopping Center, he mused about partnership with a restaurateur to op- the lost Moraga opportunity of ear- erate at the Hacienda, and is work- lier this year. ing out a strategy which includes ap- “My dream one day is to open a plying for county grant money and restaurant in the Hacienda,” Assadi building out a restaurant shell. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 LAMORINDA WEEKLY Page: A13

Thank you for your patience as PG&E upgrades our gas system

UPDATE: PG&E will begin Phase II of the Lafayette and Moraga Project to strengthen the safety and reliability of our natural gas system.

What kind of work is happening? PG&E crews are replacing more than PHASE II 6,000 feet of gas pipe and line valves. S. Lucille Lane Where is this happening? Work is occurring along St. Mary’s Road, between S. Lucille Lane in Lafayette and Lafayette Bollinger Canyon Road in Moraga. Community Park St.S. Marys Lucille Road Ln. Will my gas be shut off? The work is not expected to affect gas Rheem Blvd. service to customers in the area.

How long will this take? The majority of the work on St. Mary’s Road is complete. In late August, some Bollinger additional valve replacement work will occur on Lucille Lane and is expected to Canyon Road take about a month. During this time, there will be intermittent single lane St. Mary’s closures from Lucille Lane to Rheem College Blvd. Crews will work Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

How will this affect driving through the neighborhood? What if I smell gas around We are very aware of the impacts on the project? traffic and parking in your area and have The replacement work requires that a small conducted the work in phases to lessen amount of natural gas be safely released in the inconvenience that the project may a controlled ventilation of the pipeline, so cause to you and your neighbors. you may hear a loud steady noise and notice PG&E will clearly mark all work areas, and the smell of gas. This is normal, but if you traffic flaggers will help direct pedestrian are concerned, we encourage you to call 1-800-743-5000 and vehicle traffic safely. Please plan for PG&E at . delays when driving through these areas. We thank you for your patience as we conduct this important modernization work to become the safest, most reliable gas system in the nation.

What if I have questions? You can reach Julian Lacson, PG&E Gas Outreach Specialist, at 925-459-8097 or [email protected].

“PG&E” refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2018 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. Page: A14 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 “A little bit of myself goes into every job.” Lamorinda’s Real Estate Michael VerBrugge, Brokerage since 2000 President, Moraga Resident 43 Moraga Way, Ste 203, Orinda 5 Agents team

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Service exchanges for the home seeker benefi ts from an Ia senior homeowner who has a reduced rent might include garden- affordable place to live as well as bedroom to spare with someone ing, cooking, cleaning, running er- becoming part of a community.” struggling with high Bay Area rent rands, and dog-walking or pet sit- Jenkins notes that Lamorinda costs, who is prepared to help out ting. Womack was clear that such has many seniors who are living around the home. The result? Com- services did not include care giv- in the family home with space to panionship and extra income for ing. spare. the senior and affordable, stable While the benefi ts of offering “Lafayette is working on be- housing for the home-seeker. much-needed affordable housing coming a more age-friendly city,” This is the objective of a pro- are clear for the home seeker, there points out Jenkins. “As a 78-year- gram called Home Match being are many benefi ts to the homeown- old and 48-year resident of this offered by the nonprofi t company er as well, including companion- wonderful community, I want to Covia (formerly Episcopal Senior ship and extra income. live in my home as long as it is safe Communities), founded in 1965. For Lamorinda Village Vice for my wife and me to do so.” Senior Director of Commu- President Don Jenkins, this is a Jenkins, who was instrumental nity Services Sheila Womack and very exciting program. He notes in helping create the Lamorinda Director of Home Match Contra that for a senior homeowner on Village with the express purpose of Costa Max Moy-Borgen gave a a fi xed income having another helping Lamorinda residents live in presentation to a small group July monthly income supplement could their homes, continues, “I believe 31, arranged by Lafayette Senior make a big difference. that the Covia Home Match pro- Services Coordinator Maureen “The homeowner is avoiding gram has now extended our options Neumann. the devastating impact of ‘home to remain in our home for more Moy-Borgen explained that the alone, isolation.’ This new relation- years then we might have consid- Home Match program, which start- ship may help forestall the negative ered possible.” ed nine years ago in Marin County, health issues of living alone. It may began in Contra Costa County just help delay the time when the home- one year ago, focusing initially on owner must move out of their home Concord. Additionally they worked for an assisted living residence,” Travel medicine made easy with homeowners in Walnut Creek, says Jenkins. El Cerrito and Martinez. And often a friendship devel- Avenue Family Practice, a division of BASS Medical Group, has The company matches home- ops between the two parties. Wom- been providing travel medicine services to worldwide travelers owners aged 55 and older who ack explained that several of their for over 20 years. Services include: have extra space in their home with existing matches have been long- Physical exams to make sure you’re fit to travel people aged 18 and older who have term, three years or more. low to moderate incomes and who Former El Cerrito mayor and Prescriptions for preventive medications including malaria are looking for affordable housing. current City Council Member Janet Travel immunizations Home Match inspects potential Abelson started using the program Whatever medical services you need before your trip! homes, does all background checks in April this year. on home-seekers, determines com- “It’s a great program,” Abelson patibility, advises and draws up a says. “It really increases the vol- To schedule an appointment legal, individually tailored, month- ume of affordable housing and is a today in our Lamorinda office, to-month “living together agree- great use of the scarce resources of call 925-962-9120. 911 Moraga Road ment” and follows up with support living space. There is a signifi cant Lafayette, CA 94549 and monitoring. In this way, much problem with lack of affordable of the risk is taken out of the home housing and so people are doing sharing. creative things. This is a win-win Covia home sharing prices run situation and can be done relatively between $600 to $1,000 per month, easily.” DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE but in many instances an arrange- Abelson notes that the support ment may be made to exchange and matching that Moy-Borgen some household services for fur- provides is the important ingredi- FREE ther cost reduction, bringing prices ent for what makes it work. Admission down in some cases to around $500 Covia is optimistic that they can Parking at BART Shuttle to Event THE #1 Premier Active Senior Bike Valet Living Community in Downtown 7DNH%$57WRWKH)HVWLYDO Walnut Creek!

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Photo provided father would take her. “I’ve always ot every person who’s passion- fi lmmakers who agreed to help her, liked writing and telling stories, as Nate about movies longs to walk the recent San Francisco State Fic- well as all the visual arts,” she said.  the red carpet or fi nd themselves tion Filmmaking graduate began “I also love to draw and make cos-  in the pages of People magazine. creating her documentary, which, tumes.” She soon realized that fi lm We have limited full-time and afternoon-only Many, like Moraga resident and according to the Lamorinda Arts production was a culmination of all openings for Fall 2018! movie lover Julia Anderson, want Council rules, could not exceed six those skills and hobbies, “every- to work behind the scenes. In fact, minutes in length. thing I loved the most.” Offering quality play-based preschool programs for Anderson describes herself as “defi - She interviewed Derek Zem- Currently, Anderson is work- children ages two through five nitely a behind-the-camera type of rak, co-owner of the theatre, as well ing as a production assistant on a www.stmarksnurseryschool.org person” who “loves the process” of as theatregoers and a longtime pro- pilot for a potential TV show; it’s 451 Moraga Way Orinda, CA 94563 developing and producing a video. jectionist at the theatre. a two-month job and has her living License # 070200759 So, last year, when she spotted The original concept for her in Santa Cruz. Before she left, she a poster promoting the Lamorinda award-winning documentary, “Let’s met with the Moraga Community Arts Council’s ShortDocs compe- Go To The Movies,” was focus- Foundation to discuss producing tition, Anderson fi gured it was a ing on the history of this beautiful a video promoting the newly re- natural project for her to take on. Orinda treasure, built by movie fa- opened Rheem Theatre. As Ander- At the time, she was working part- natic Donald Rheem between 1937- son sees it, it would be more of a time at the Orinda Theatre, a movie 1941. (In 1982, the Orinda Theatre public service announcement, she house she loved and believed to be was designated one of the National said, with the purpose of encourag- LeapFrog Plumbing an important part of the communi- Register of Historic Places). ing the community to support this ty. It made sense to her to showcase “As I reviewed the footage,” historic and beautiful movie house. Got gas? 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There are defi nitely individu- We Hop To It! type of heart disease called Dilated ported that this particular amino acid als who have gluten-intolerance, Family-owned and serving Cardiomyopathy. This is a new in- defi ciency in cat food caused DCM. both humans and canines. These Lamorinda since 1993 vestigation, with cases reported by The petfood industry as a whole individuals will have problems green solutions! specialty veterinary hospitals across stepped up and started to include with digestion and sometimes with the nation in the past year. It ap- taurine as an ingredient in cat food; skin allergies, and they should pears to have involved a small per- thus, it is a very rare condition now- defi nitely avoid grains and gluten- (925) centage of the many dogs that eat adays. Most likely, a veterinarian containing foods. But for the rest 377-6600 CA Lic diets with alternatives to grain. 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It’s affects large breeds such as Dober- possible that it involves the absence Lamorinda Solar mans, Great Danes and Boxers, as of grains, or conversely the pres- well as American Cocker Spaniels. ence of legumes. Or it’s possible 36 Years in Business It affects the heart muscle, causing that legumes may interfere with an decreased function and “sloppy” individual’s ability to absorb tau-  contractions, resulting in an en- rine. Not all dogs that eat grain-  larged poorly-functioning heart. free diets are negatively affected.  There is most likely a genetic com- Grain-free diets became popu-   ponent in some breeds. lar about 11 years ago, after a re- call of pet foods contaminated  with melamine from China. At  that time, “boutique” diets became more available and popular. These   diets included a variety of carbo-  hydrates that substituted for grains  – potatoes, peas, lentils, chickpeas, just to name a few.   This investigation allows the  opportunity to discuss whether dogs in general need or benefi t  from grain-free diets. The Best Service Under  Dr. Mona Miller lives in Lafayette According to a recent New with her son, two cats and yellow York Times article, one veterinary the Sun Since 1981! Labrador. She attended UC Berkeley nutritionist at Tufts Veterinary  as an undergraduate, and received Medicine School, Dr. Lisa Free- her DVM from UC Davis. She has man, says, “Contrary to advertis- Mark Frey, Owner been happy to call Lafayette home ing and popular belief, there is no Local family owned business  since 2001. She can be reached via  research to demonstrate that grain- email at [email protected]. She welcomes questions from readers free diets offer any health benefi ts 925-952-9239  that may get incorporated into a over diets that contain grains.” For www.LamorindaSolar.com column. the record, I agree completely. I CA Lic. # 416616 Page: B4 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018

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Woodminster Summer Musicals closes its 52nd season with ‘In the Heights’ Submitted by Kathy Kahn roducers Associates ends by Quiara Alegría Hudes, “In electrifying and touching story, Pthe 52nd season of Wood- the Heights” was the winner of and believe in the power of musi- minster Summer Musicals with the 2008 Tony Awards for Best cal theatre.” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Musical, Best Score, Best Cho- Tickets are available by Heights,” which tells the uni- reography and Best Orchestra- phone at (510) 531-9597, online versal story of a vibrant commu- tions. This high-energy show, at www.woodminster.com, or in nity in New York’s Washington performed under the stars at person at Woodminster Amphi- Heights neighborhood – a place this open-air performance facil- theater 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. week- where the coffee from the corner ity in Oakland’s Joaquin Moraga days and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. week- bodega is light and sweet, the Park, features lovable characters, ends, or at the box offi ce two windows are always open and a contemporary Latin-fl avored hours before any performance. the breeze carries the rhythm of score and Tony-winning hip-hop Performances are 8 p.m. on Aug. three generations of music. It’s dance moves. But it’s also very 31 (opening), Sept. 1, 7 and 8, a community on the brink of sweet and sentimental, dealing and 7 p.m. on Sept. 2, 6 and 9. change, full of hopes, dreams with universal themes of family, For more information, visit and pressures, where the biggest romance, and ambition. www.woodminster.com. struggles can be deciding which Says director Joel Schlader, traditions you take with you, and “‘In the Heights’ brings a joy- which ones you leave behind. ful new beat to our stage. Be With music and lyrics by prepared to tap your toes to the Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book rhythms, get immersed in this

Daniel Rubio plays the hero/narrator Usnavi in Woodminster Summer Musicals’ production of Lin-Manuel Mi- randa’s “In The Heights,” which runs weekends Aug. 31-Sept. 9 at historic Woodminster Amphitheater in Oakland’s Joaquin Miller Park. Photo Kathy Kahn

Share Your Celebrations and Remembrances If you would like to share an announcement about a special event Celebrations or achievement, such as a wedding, engagement, scholarship or graduation of a local resident, or about a special person from Lamorinda who has passed, send a photo along with your text (up to 250 words) to [email protected], and include Holbrook earns Ph.D. from UC Santa Cruz “Celebrations and Remembrances” in the subject line. ryan Bailey Holbrook earned his Ph.D. Bin psychology from the University of Community Service: We are pleased to make space available whenever possible for some California at Santa Cruz on Dec. 8, 2017 and of Lamorinda’s dedicated community service organizations to submit news and informa- was hooded in a graduation ceremony on tion about their activities. Submissions may be sent to [email protected] June 14, 2018. He grew up in Moraga and with the subject header In Service to the Community. graduated from Campolindo High School in 2006 and UCLA in 2010 with a bache- lor’s degree in psychology, a minor in hu- man complex systems, and a specialization in computing. He is the son of Libby and Please... (the late) Steve Holbrook of Moraga and the grandson of Mary Litzenberger, also of Mor- aga. He now teaches psychology and cogni- tive science classes at Cal State Monterey. He lives in Santa Cruz with his wife, Jamie ...thanks Sullivan Holbrook, a speech pathologist and graduate of Campolindo, Saint Mary’s Col- lege, and San Jose State University, and their Photo provided dog Flapjack. 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Dispatch: 925-849-2222 Direct: 925-286-0064 www.mytaxibleu.com [email protected] Josie Osolin (second from the right) with friends in front of her paintings. Photos Sophie Braccini ome people in Lamorinda do images are full of life and move- sense of colors and shapes. She Snot even know there is an art ment and are highly decorative. creates beautiful glasswork panels, gallery in Moraga; with its front The two artists exhibiting with the shape of small windows with entrenched deep under a wide Osolin could not be more different modernist portraits made of fused dark eave in the Rheem Shopping from one another. glass. There again, creativity, imag- Center, it does not look like much Norpchen creates whimsi- ination and vibrant colors create an to passersby. But don’t let the out- cal sculptures out of gourds. She energizing imagery. The techniques Bay Area side entrance fool you. The new lets the form inspire her and with used by the artist are quite devel- BAD Moraga Art Gallery exhibition that paints, metal, and other additions, oped and require different stages INC. Drainage, Inc. opened on Aug. 15 will tickle and she transforms the natural shapes from the composition to the fi nal surprise those who venture inside. into birds, frogs or dragons. Her fusing in a kiln. Called “Walk On the Wild creations are full of humor, charm- The exhibition runs through Have You Checked Your Side,” the exhibition features ing and bursting with warm colors. Oct. 20 at the Moraga Art Gallery, work by three dynamic artists with They intrigue and are sure to bring which is managed by a collective of Crawlspace Lately? plenty of creativity and gumption: a smile. local artists and is open Wednesday abstract painter Josie Osolin, glass Ow-Wing is an architect who through Sunday, from noon to 5 artist Terry Ow-Wing, and gourd- loves glass and has a remarkable p.m. • French Drains sculptress Jenn Norpchen. • Underfloor Drains Osolin is the member of the • Underfloor Drains gallery who invited the other two • Downspout Systems to join this show. She explains that • Downspout Systems she loves art that’s dramatic and • Subdrain Systems uses powerful colors. She met the • Subdrain Systems two guest artists in shows around • Sump Pumps the Bay Area and invited them to • Sump Pumps join her. • R etaining Walls The painter is self-taught and • PavestoneR etaining Driveway Walls & Walkways started a new art career after taking early retirement from Pacifi c Bell. • Pavestone Driveway & Walkways She said it took her three attempts A General Engineering Contractor to dare buying paint after enter- ing an art store. But as soon as she Locally A General owned Engineering and OperatedContractor started, she found herself and her Locally owned and Operated style. Painting with large strokes of Contractor LIC # 762208 paint, Osolin starts with an inspira- Contractor LIC # 762208 tion of colors. It is always early in the morning and she feels that the image on the canvass takes a life of 925•377•9209 its own with each new color spot. 925•377•9209 Osolin says that she is more of visit our website an introvert, but there is nothing www.bayareadrainage.com subdued about her painting. The 2-Jenn Norpchen and her whimsical gourds. Page: B6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 Not to be missedNot to be missed Not to be missed ART 284-7404 or email info@lafayette- day, Sept. 16. Enjoy how Mozart si- on Thursday, Aug 23 at St. John’s cussions and storytelling, practice festival.com. multaneously pours forth beautiful Presbyterian Church, 2727 Col- playful yoga and mindfulness, and The Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery music entwined with the complexi- lege Ave., Berkeley. Martha Nuss- do creative projects to explore what is pleased to present “Surreal,” Saint Mary’s College Museum of ties of human emotions. Tickets are baum will discuss her new book, it means to discover awe and won- which opens on Aug. 2, featuring Art (SMCMoA) and the Califor- available at Pacifi cChamberOrches- “The Monarchy of Fear,” answer der in their everyday lives. Open to the work of Bay Area artist Tom nia Watercolor Association (CWA) tra.org. questions and sign books. Hosted kids: age K-5th grade. $30. Register Gehrig. The exhibit will also include present “The Color of Summer.” Fif- by C.S. Soong. Cost: $12 advance, at Atma Yoga Studio: https://www. works by Catherine Moore, Carol ty new works are on view refl ecting THEATER $15 door. For more info see http:// atma.studio/ Aust, and sculpture by Southern the member artists’ charge to cap- www.brownpapertickets.com/ California artist Emily Maddigan. ture their visions of summer. CWA California Shakespeare Theater event/3477398 or call (510) 967- OTHER In times when truth is stranger than is one of the largest and most active presents the company debut of 4495. fi ction, and the daily news feels sur- watermedia organizations in the na- “The War of the Roses” – a monu- Documentary “Child, Disrupted” real, we look to art for understand- tion with a mission to create, foster, mental evening of theater spanning Discovering Opera: Mozart’s coming to CAIFF - The California ing and perspective. Viewers will be and sustain artistic growth and inter- four history plays: the Henry VI tril- The Abduction from the Seraglio, Independent Film Festival will be delighted by this engaging exhibit est in watermedia. This exhibition ogy and Richard III. Presented as an presented by Bradford Wade, op- hosting the world premiere one- of work, a tribute to surreal art. The includes a series of events such as action-packed evening, “The War of era lover for 40 years from 1:30 to time screening of the new docu- exhibit is on view through Sept. 1. plein air painting, live demonstra- the Roses” will deliver a fast-paced, 3 p.m. on Sept. 13 in the Arts and mentary “Child, Disrupted” at The www.jenniferperlmuttergallery.com tions, and lessons for youth. The ex- far-ranging, vividly theatrical depic- Science Room, Lafayette Library Rheem Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. hibition runs through Aug. 26. tion of two powerful families—the and Learning Center. Pirates have 30. “Child, Disrupted” features in- The Moraga Art Gallery presents Lancasters and the Yorks—and their captured Konstanze and her maid terviews with experts in the fi elds of “Walk on the Wild Side,” a new ex- MUSIC decades-long fi ght for the English Blonde, and delivered them to the neuroscience, occupational therapy, hibit featuring the distinctive, strik- throne. Political unrest and power Pasha Selim. The Pasha attempts addiction, psychology and sociol- ingly colorful abstract paintings by TLC Trio performs bringing a grabs collide with weak leadership to win the affections of Konstan- ogy, to uncover the reality behind member artist Josie Osolin, whose musical mixture from artists like and civil strife as the country fi ghts ze; Osmin, the chief of the palace fears about the effects of screen work invariably evokes a sense of Ray Charles, Leon Russell, Stevie against the threat of tyranny. The guard, tries to force himself on time on children. energy and passion. Also featured Wonder, as well as smooth grooves show runs Aug. 23 through Sept. Blonde. Can the women’s lovers in the show are two guest artists: from Marvin Gaye and Van Mor- 9. Tickets are $20 and are available Belmonte and Pedrillo rescue them The Orinda Park and Rec Foun- Jenn Norpchen, specializing in rison. Thomas Suczek on piano, through the California Shakespeare from the harem? Lecturer Bradford dation is holding its fi rst Run on wild, whimsical gourds, reincarnat- Marc Levine on bass, with Chris Theater Box Offi ce, 701 Heinz Av- Wade will give a guided tour of the the Wilder Side at 8 a.m. on Mon- ed as birds, frogs, snails and other Cole on vocals from 7 to 8:30 p.m. enue, Berkeley, (510) 548-9666, on- opera, with a description of the plot day, Sept. 3 at the Wilder Develop- creatures, and Terry Ow-Wing, an Thursday, Aug. 23, St. Mark’s Unit- line at www.calshakes.org, or at the interspersed with musical examples. ment, a 5 k and a 1-mile run/walk. Asian-infl uenced glass artist whose ed Methodist Church, 451 Moraga Bruns box offi ce on the day of the This lecture is given in conjunction The course will extend through the work has evolved from her back- Way in Orinda. These musicians performance (pending availability). with Opera San Jose’s production of Wilder Development. The Founda- ground in architecture, photogra- cover a lot of territory with superb The Abduction from the Seraglio, tion is raising money to fund the phy, and glass blowing. The show musicianship, vocals and showman- The 21st Annual CAIFF Cali- Sept. 15-30. Free. renewal of the Community Center will run through Oct. 20. For more ship. (925) 254-0769, smumcorin- fornia Independent Film Festival Park in downtown Orinda. Register information, visit www.moragaart- [email protected]. Suggested dona- opens Friday, Aug. 24 at the Rheem KIDS, PARENTS & TEENS at www.oprfoundation.org gallery.com or call (925) 376-5407. tion of $20. Theatre in Moraga and will run through Aug. 30 at both the Orin- Mindful Littles Workshop: Ex- Don’t miss the 14th Annual Orin- Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Pacifi c Chamber Orchestra, un- da and the Rheem theatres show- ploring Awe and Wonder from 4 to da Classic Car Show Weekend: presents the Lafayette Art & Wine der the direction of Conductor ing shorts, comedies, international 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Atma Yoga “Dancing with the Cars.” Pre-party, Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Lawrence Kohl, presents “Mozart: fi lms, dramas and documentaries. Studio, 99 Brookwood Rd. Orinda. 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7; Classic Sept. 15 and 16 in downtown Lafay- The Grandeur” with Mozart’s “Ju- Tickets and the entire schedule Awe and Wonder is a magical ele- Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur- ette, 3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Award- piter” Symphony and his “Haffner” available at caiff.org. ment of our Universe. When we day, Sept. 8. Enter your car and buy winning art, wine and music festi- serenade with Igor Veligan as Vio- can tune into it, we practice mind- party tickets today at www.Orinda- val. Two days, four stages, 20 cover lin soloist. Performances will be in LECTURE & LITERATURE fulness by focusing on the present CarShow.com. These events benefi t bands, 300+ artists, and KidZones. the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian moment and focusing on something the Seniors Around Town transpor- Food, wine, and beer. Free admis- Church at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, KPFA Radio 94.1 FM presents greater than ourselves. During this tation program, Educational Foun- sion. For more info see http://www. Sept. 15; and in the Bankhead The- Martha Nussbaum: The Monar- beautiful workshop, kids will get dation of Orinda and other local lafayettefestival.com or call (925) ater in Livermore at 3 p.m. on Sun- chy of Fear from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. to experience interactive group dis- charities.

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Through interviews with experts Aug. 27 – Rheem Theatre – 7:45 p.m. in the fi elds of neuroscience, occupational ther- Nourishment for the Japanese Soul “Itada- apy, addiction, psychology, and sociology, we kimasu” uncover the reality behind fears about the ef- Happiness is found at the dinner table by chil- fects of screen time on our children. dren who are exceptionally healthy and strong Get your fi lm festival tickets online at from eating “Washoku,” which is based on www.caiff.org or at the Rheem and Orinda traditional wisdom and knowledge and the Theatre box offi ces. See you at the festival! concept of “food is medicine.” This is the fi rst

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Grant Harper Photos Gint Federas ith a combined 27-11 re- cy’s team has taken a particular hit, ent offenses last season, a run-ori- Wcord and with victories in having graduated 24 seniors which ented one and then a pass-oriented the playoffs last year, Acalanes, included his entire starting defense. one, will not be asking Harper to Campolindo and Miramonte can The saying goes, cheer up, things be the runner that John Torchio all lay claim to have had successful could be worse. So, Macy cheered was last season, hoping to keep seasons. Acalanes and Miramonte up and what happened? Things him healthy, relying on his passing both made it to the second round got worse. With so many players skills to lead the team. of the playoffs and Campolindo needing to step up and start, the It is going to be a running made it to the state semifi nals. last thing Macy needed was for the game by committee led by Michael Each school has lost key players team to suffer any injuries. Cam- Brewer who gained 362 yards last that have gone on to play college polindo right now has six projected season. Says Macy, “Michael is football, including Acalanes quar- starters on the sidelines with vari- not that big but he knows how to terback - Robbie Rowell (Califor- ous injuries. If there is a bright spot follow his blocks and turn upfi eld.” nia); linebacker - Nick Henderson to all of this, none of the injuries ... continud on page C2 (California), linebacker - Ryan Nall have proven to be season ending. (MIT); Campolindo free safety - Despite so many changes in John Torchio-(Wisconsin), wide this year’s team, Macy stays true to receiver - Ryan Regan(California); his philosophy that has worked so and Miramonte running back – Pe- well in the past: “Our formula is to ter Stehr (Boston College), wide fi nd a way to get better as the sea- receiver - Ethan Fischler, and line- son progresses. We will be using backer – Sam Walker (California). the non-league games to get ready Through graduation, Acalanes for the league season and to get is losing 87 percent of their pass- mentally tough. With four tough, ing statistics and 66 percent of their physical opening games, I’m look- receiving yards; Campolindo 80 ing for it to pay off in our league percent of their passing yards, 77 play. We just need to stay healthy.” percent of their receiving yards and Junior Grant Harper will be 72 percent of their rushing yards. the Cougar’s starting quarterback. The Cougars have also graduated With so many games decided early 11 of their 12 top tacklers on de- for Campolindo last year, Harper fense. Miramonte lost 82 percent was able to get a lot of valuable of their passing yards, 73 percent experience, completing 64 of 98 of their receiving yards and 82 passes for 836 yards with eight percent of their rushing yards. In touchdowns and only one intercep- other words, it’s time to reload. tion. Backing up Harper will be Each of the schools graduated Stephen Westfall who may also see its starting quarterback too, but some playing time on defense. Campolindo head coach Kevin Ma- Macy, who utilized two differ-

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Acalanes team at practice Henry Vacakis (24) and Reed Callister (8) Photos Gint Federas Senior wide receiver Lucas Allen had coach at Acalanes, Floyd Burnsed will be cal and faster than last season and has really ning 15 straight games. Though appreciative 48 receptions and nine touchdowns will be hard pressed to improve on the team’s 9-2 matured and should have a top season.” of their performances this summer, Schram starting on one side and Jackson Wheeler, record from last season, particularly with Senior Chris Rogers was the second understands that the summer passing league despite limited playing time last season, are the graduation of quarterback Robbie Row- leading receiver last year for Acalanes with is much different from the games in the fall: penciled in as the starting wide receivers ell. Burnsed has coached a number of top 53 receptions and nine touchdowns. Senior “We threw the ball very well but in real though Wheeler is dealing with an ankle in- quarterbacks over the years and has a simple Anand Patel has shown well so far in camp games, there is going to be a pass rush and jury. Max Schoenberger is also being count- solution in replacing them: “Always have a and Burnsed is looking for any of a number we’re not going to get four seconds to stand ed on in the passing game. good backup.” of underclassmen who have shown well in in the pocket and make our throws.” Senior Coby Schnayer, described by Like Campolindo’s, with so many one- camp to step up and contribute as well. Tom- Senior Keilan Stone, the team’s third Macy as “the leader and the heart and soul sided victories last year, Acalanes’ backup my Thrasher with 12 receptions last season leading receiver from last season with 17 on the offensive line,” is going to be the quarterback Nick Kresnak got to play in a will be the team’s starting tight end. receptions and three touchdowns is the only glue that holds that unit together. As with number of games going 25 for 41 for 423 Without a big offensive line, Burnsed is receiver returning with more than fi ve recep- so many other projected starters, Schnayer is yards with seven touchdowns and one in- adjusting his offense to the players’ abilities: tions so there is ample opportunity for last currently out with an injury. terception. Says Burnsed, “Nick has all the “I adapt my offense to the players, putting year’s JV players to step up as the comple- With so many new starters on defense, skills. He has a strong arm, a quick release them in position to be successful.” Senior ments to Stone. Campolindo will be relying on Ryan O’Neal and good feet. We’re working hard on his guard Eric Larsen will be counted on to pro- Matching the 1,693 yards gained last at outside linebacker and Mason Mastrov at decision making.” Mike McDonald who vide the leadership and stability for this unit. season by Peter Stehr will not be easy. Se- defensive end to set the tone for the unit. was the junior varsity team’s quarterback The Acalanes defense, lacking somewhat niors Henry Vacakis who gained 442 yards Campolindo opened up with a 35-21 vic- will be backing up Kresnak. in depth, took an unexpected hit when defen- last season, Tyler Lowe and Guy Barrons to tory over Marin Catholic (12-1). Their other Acalanes returns its starting running sive linemen Seth Pezman’s family moved to fi ll that gap. Says Schram: “Since we are thin non-league games are at St. Ignatius (S.F.); back, junior Jake Delaney who gained 264 Houston. in numbers here, we have to be smart how Rancho Cotate (10-2), at Hayward and El yards and scored four touchdowns. Burnsed Senior linebackers Alex Cortessis (62 we use our backs.” Cerrito (7-2). is very pleased in the growth he has seen in tackles and three tackles for loss) and Nicho- All this is well and good but the key Going into his third season as the head Delaney from last year: “Jake is more physi- las Bettencourt (51 tackles and 4.5 tackles for the offense according to Schram is the for loss) will be the leaders up front. development of the team’s offensive line: The defensive backfi eld is very young “The key for our offense is pass protection. with juniors Ben Clark and Nick Pearson and We have to stay healthy and gain experience sophomore Dane Jensen. Senior Scott Brydon here through the nonleague games and come (52 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss) is going to together as a unit.” be the leader in holding this unit together. Miramonte’s defense carries more expe- Acalanes lost a tough home opener rience than the team’s offense. Says Schram: against Las Lomas 12-7 and play Vintage (at “We have more experience here with a solid Napa), Rodriguez (Santa Rosa); Archbishop linebacking crew.” Mitty (San Jose) and El Cerrito prior to the Ben Schmeidt returns at middle line- league schedule. backer after compiling 61 tackles and nine Miramonte coach Jack Schram came into tackles for loss last season. last season with two seniors (Will Cassriel Charlie McIntyre and Henry Conners, and Xavier Clark) battling to be the starting both water polo players, are being counted quarterback and made it to the second round on to solidify the defensive line on the out- of the playoffs, fi nishing the season with an side along with Zach Barker holding up 8-4 record. This season, it is two juniors things inside at defensive tackle. that are vying to be the team’s quarterback Schram sums it simply: “We have to hit – Matt Meredith and A.J. Frazier. Last sea- the ground running and develop as the year son, both Meredith (13 for 29 for 153 yards, progresses.” two touchdowns and two interceptions) and Miramonte won their home opener Frazier (13 for 25 for 176 yards, two touch- against De Anza 32-20. Their other non- downs and two interceptions)Rusty Nails got Handyman some valu- Serviceleague games are at Hillsdale (7-3), at Las able experience and had great success in the Lomas andConcept at Brookside BuildersChristian (Stock- summer 7 on 7 leagues with Miramonte win- ton). Lucas Allen

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September Gardening Guide with Cynthia Brian ...read on page D12 Oh … rats! By Cathy Dausman safety, vector control off ers free inspections and ad- vice – at (925) 685-9301 – but they don’t do eradi- cation work. “I remember when it didn’t used to be such an issue,” says real estate broker Melanie Kozak. She says her colleagues know to come to her with their rodent questions because she’s done inten- sive research. She’ll tell you a standard home pest inspection covers wood eating organisms, like ter- mites, but a seller or buyer may need to request a rodent inspection in addition. “If you don’t get that inspected,” she says, a home sale “is a nightmare.” Kozak thinks rat infestations may be the num- ber one issue confounding a home sale today. Longtime vacant houses and non-owner-occupied homes are most at risk simply because an infesta- tion may go unreported for some time. Mike Scott and business partner Anthony Lozano co-own Honest Rodent Proofi ng. Scott says nearly half his company’s work is in Lamorinda and he frequently works with real estate agents. He Pouring concrete over crawl space, especially on an underground incline, is hot and dirty work. Photo provided estimates as much as 70 percent of East Bay homes our home is your castle, except when it known as water or brown rats. A third type – the host rodents. It stands to reason, since according comes to rodents. Th ese invaders storm wood rat – is found along the Highway 24 corridor. to Reader’s Digest online, the top fi ve ratt iest U.S. Yyour roof, occupy wall space and att ics, While Lamorindans shudder at the thought cities (not in order) include Chicago, San Francis- burrow beneath foundations, plunder available of having rats, they unknowingly welcome them co-Oakland, New York, Los Angeles and Washing- food sources, and establish a breeding colony all in by cultivating fruit and vegetable gardens and fruit ton, D.C. short order. But the presence of rats does not mean trees, stocking outdoor pet food, and supplying “Builders just don’t think about (excluding) homeowners are unclean. Rats and mice are sim- nuts for squirrels and seeds for birds. Ivy, Italian rats,” he says, “and residents just don’t (want to) talk ply opportunistic critt ers always in search of food cypress, a wood pile or overgrown vegetation pro- about it.” and shelter, and many Lamorindans unknowingly vide the perfect rodent shelter and is common in Once a rat presence is identifi ed, the home- provide both. all three communities. Construction work—either owner or contractor is left to eradicate the popu- Nola Woods, public aff airs director for the new construction or remodeling—dislodges rat lation. Even trimming vegetation, clearing fallen Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District populations (a group of rats is called a mischief) fruit, putt ing away pet and wildlife food, sealing (htt ps://tinyurl.com/y9fl 9vk2) says Lamorinda is and can cause them to relocate, which is why you entry holes and sett ing traps, may not be enough. home to three varieties of rats. Roof rats are most may notice evidence of rodents when you hadn’t What’s left to try? Perhaps a rat slab. common. Next is Norway rats, which may also be before. To promote public health awareness and ... continued on page D4 Page: D2 OUR HOMES 925-377-0977 Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 VLATKA BATHGATE Lamorinda Home Sales recorded IF I HAD A BUYER FOR YOUR City Last reported: LOWEST AMOUNT: HIGHEST AMOUNT: HOME WOULD YOU SELL IT? LAFAYETT E 9 $1,110,000 $2,500,000 MORA GA 5 $350,000 $1,605,000 Call me at 925 597 1573 ORINDA 8 $980,000 $2,600,000 Home sales are compiled by Cal REsource, an Oakland real estate information company. Sale prices are computed from the county transfer tax infor- [email protected] mation shown on the deeds that record at close of escrow and are published fi ve to eight weeks after such recording. This information is obtained CalBRE#01390784 from public county records and is provided to us by California REsource. Neither Cal REsource nor this publication are liable for errors or omissions. LAFAYETT E 3308 Berta Lane, $1,525,000, 4 Bdrms, 2090 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 7-23-18; Previous Sale: $975,000, 05-13-11 944 Hawthorne Drive, $1,285,000, 3 Bdrms, 1486 SqFt, 1942 YrBlt, 7-26-18; JUST SOLD Previous Sale: $812,500, 04-03-17 3439 Litt le Lane, $1,225,000, 3 Bdrms, 1321 SqFt, 1956 YrBlt, 7-27-18; 113 Estates Dr, Orinda Previous Sale: $830,000, 05-25-07 3498 Monroe Avenue, $1,675,000, 3 Bdrms, 2127 SqFt, 2005 YrBlt, 7-3-18; Previous Sale: $1,325,000, 07-19-13 3368 North Lucille Lane, $1,110,000, 3 Bdrms, 1534 SqFt, 1954 YrBlt, 7-27-18; Previous Sale: $579,000, 11-21-02 Represented Buyers 3224 Palomares Avenue, $1,815,000, 4 Bdrms, 2485 SqFt, 1953 YrBlt, 7-3-18; Previous Sale: $1,360,000, 09-19-12 864 Revere Road, $1,750,000, 4 Bdrms, 2117 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 7-27-18; Previous Sale: $1,650,000, 04-28-17 3455 Stage Coach Drive, $2,500,000, 5 Bdrms, 5122 SqFt, 1988 YrBlt, 7-24-18; Previous Sale: $1,625,000, 03-05-07 3266 Sweet Drive, $1,395,000, 3 Bdrms, 1202 SqFt, 1950 YrBlt, 7-24-18; Previous Sale: $1,177,000, 12-29-17 MORA GA 1895 Ascot Drive, $815,000, 2 Bdrms, 1455 SqFt, 1973 YrBlt, 7-30-18; Previous Sale: $265,000, 06-03-97 1965 Ascot Drive #13, $350,000, 1 Bdrms, 678 SqFt, 1966 YrBlt, 7-3-18; Previous Sale: $320,000, 08-08-05 Park like setting with a pool in highly desirable 20 Buckingham Drive, $1,083,000, 3 Bdrms, 1654 SqFt, 1972 YrBlt, 7-23-18; Glorietta neighborhood. Previous Sale: $740,000, 10-06-06 359 Donald Drive, $1,605,000, 4 Bdrms, 2211 SqFt, 1969 YrBlt, 7-23-18; Sold at $1,800,000. Previous Sale: $1,195,000, 07-27-07 38 Kazar Court, $1,232,000, 4 Bdrms, 1958 SqFt, 1963 YrBlt, 7-24-18; I have several buyers looking for homes in Lamorinda Previous Sale: $759,000, 07-06-11 Please let me know if you are thinking about selling your home ORINDA 175 Camino Don Miguel, $1,895,000, 3 Bdrms, 2213 SqFt, 1955 YrBlt, 7-24-18; Previous Sale: $1,200,000, 03-16-17 245 Camino Pablo, $1,100,000, 4 Bdrms, 1591 SqFt, 1948 YrBlt, 7-23-18; Previous Sale: $815,500, 08-16-17 11 Charles Hill Road, $1,850,000, 4 Bdrms, 3000 SqFt, 1960 YrBlt, 7-26-18; Previous Sale: $1,625,000, 06-15-17 19 Crescent Drive, $980,000, 3 Bdrms, 1826 SqFt, 1958 YrBlt, 7-30-18 499 Dalewood Drive, $2,575,000, 4 Bdrms, 5000 SqFt, 1980 YrBlt, 7-27-18 81 Hillcrest Drive, $1,375,000, 4 Bdrms, 2715 SqFt, 1952 YrBlt, 7-24-18; Previous Sale: $37,000, 12-29-70 VLATKA CAN HELP YOU WITH BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME. 222 Moraga Way, $2,600,000, 4 Bdrms, 3457 SqFt, 1941 YrBlt, 7-30-18; WWW.BESTLAMORINDAHOMES.COM Previous Sale: $650,000, 09-26-01 ©2018 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. 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Oh … rats! ... continued from page D1 Lozano describes a rat slab as a very thin layer of nonstructural concrete poured over crawlspace dirt. “Slabs seal a home from any pest that burrows. In Lamorinda this is usually Norway rats or skunks,” he says. Animals intrude crawlspaces to nest and breed away from predators. Despite its ugly name, Lozano says the upgrade keeps water from percolating up from the soil (preventing ground-level mold and water damage) and cre- ates a cleaner, more easily accessible underfl oor environment. Lozano says project costs run be- tween $5-6 per square foot of crawl space —it’s a dirty, multi-day process involving hand labor in confi ned spaces. Workers suit up and wear respirators to limit their exposure to rodent waste. First the site is inspected for signs of infes- tation (rodents, droppings, nesting material, disturbed insulation). Th e area is cleaned, sani- tized and deodorized. Th en the earth is graded if needed and outfi edtt with a drainage system to ensure proper drainage if a water pipe breaks. Rats may disturb the insulation fr om between the fl oor joists. Aft er the slab cures insulation must be re-installed. Next, a vapor barrier is installed to protect the concrete from ground moisture. Finally, concrete is pumped through a lower vent screen and trawled by hand wall to wall for a lasting seal. Traps are set again to remove any remain- ing rodents. Th e homeowner may notice a slight rise in indoor temperature or humidity for a day or two as the concrete cures (the new surface provides a slight bit of insulation), but it doesn’t last. Scott estimates his callback rate (for rodent activity which continues aft er slab work) at 3 percent. “It shouldn’t be an issue aft er that,” Scott says. Kozak says she sometimes does get push back from listing agents who don’t want sellers to go through the inspection process, but she re- assures them that problems can be addressed. “Rats are a neighborhood problem,” says Woods, adding, “It’s up to each of us as residents to do what we can.”

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Page: D6 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Intentional design to highlight your personal style By Amanda Eck an you believe we are already winding down summer? I am not ready for it to end, but I will not miss this heat. With autumn around the Ccorner our thoughts switch from family vacations, paddling around the pool and outdoor dinners to the comforts of indoors. Shorter days and cozy fi res, homemade soup, and lazy Sundays spent lounging around read- ing. I love walking into a home and feeling how connected the homeowner is to their home. Th eir walls my be fi lled with cherished family photos, or their bookshelves fi lled with their favorite books, or the coff ee tables display some treasure they purchased on their recent travel overseas. Our homes are our safe place, a place where we can be ourselves, let our hair down, put our feet up, show what we love and are drawn to. But our home is also a place where we share with others, our friends, our family, our pets. We want to put our best foot forward when we welcome others into our personal space. And that is where I fully believe that you can have both a space that is comfortable and approachable (i.e. lived-in) as well as beautiful and well appointed. One does not negate the other. Beauty is a need; we were created in beauty and we crave beauty. Our homes, our surroundings, are a refl ection of our soul. And sometimes we need to beautify our surroundings so that our souls can be nourished. ... continued on page D10

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FINDING THE Right FIT Amy Rose Smith AMYROSESMITH Village Associates 925.212.3897 [email protected] www.amyrosesmith.com CalBRE: #01855959 Founda on for Success Page: D10 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES Wednesday, August 22, 2018 While we o en monitor the output of real estate markets with average price and price per square foot Intentional design ... continued from page D6 metrics it is also useful to monitor the health of the Bay Area economy to be er predict future performance. might love the beach, don't fi ll every nook and cran- The Bay Area Council Economic Ins tute and McKinsey ny of your home with beach paraphernalia. Th ere are & Company just released the 10th edi on of their Bay subtle ways to display your love for the ocean. A bowl Area Economic Profi le. The report fi ndings are important to understanding the health of our Lamorinda real estate fi lled with seashells, framed sea fans, or maybe just market and its long-term health. While the report touches decorating in colors of the sea can add a costal vibe. on many areas, the long-term health of our community 2) Travel. Make it a point every time you trav- and real estate market has always been and will con nue el to pick up something unique to display – no snow to be the quality and health of our schools and children globes allowed! Preferably, choose something a local as they will ul mately be the fuel that powers future artisan has made. Pott ery and small artwork are great innova ons and communi es that will support our real and easy to pack in a suitcase. We like to take photos estate market for genera ons to come. of architectural elements when we travel and I print Key report fi ndings include: them in black and white and have them framed. - Even though these economic success trajectories have 3) Look to your closet. Your closet speaks a been almost unprecedented, the Bay Area economy is lot about you. What colors do you wear the most? Is s ll currently on the upswing - The Bay Area leads in GDP per capita and has signifi cantly your wardrobe casual and comfy or bright and color- outperformed its peer regions in terms of GDP per ful? Use that as a jumping off point for your home’s capita growth over the last three years color palett e. If you are most comfortable in a pair of - Ten disrup ve Bay Area startups have valua ons close jeans, T-shirt and a pair of Sperry’s, then your home to or greater than $4 billion, with 2017 or 2018 funding will want to refl ect that casual feel. And we are not rounds closing at $425 million on average. Nine of ten talking about beanbags and tray tables, people. Let’s of these companies are headquartered in San Francisco keep it classy, shall we? But comfy sofas, upholstered or the East Bay. ott omans to put your feet up and maybe a woven si- - In 2017, 45 percent of US venture capital investments Photos provided sal rug can help the space feel like “jeans and T-shirt.” were made in the Bay Area Or maybe you are a litt le more formal and glamor- - Over the years, the Bay Area has failed to build enough As a designer I take pleasure in connecting with ous, and a butt on tuft ed sofa and mirrored coff ee ta- housing to keep up with popula on growth homeowners and their families, learning who they In summary, while real estate values move in cycles and are in their home. My goal is to connect them with ble is your ideal. are subject to correc on as cycles come and go, the Bay their home. One of the greatest compliments I have Th e most important thing to remember is this is Area, and especially Lamorinda, are well posi oned for ever received was from a client’s friend who had vis- your home and it should not only refl ect who you are growth for decades to come. Lamorinda will benefi t ited her home and said to her, “Th is is so you!” It is but it should bring out the best you. It reminds me from the trend of new-tech companies breaking away so important that a home refl ect those who live in it. of the quote from Oprah: “Your home should rise up from tradi onal Silicon Valley boundaries and loca ng Here are some ideas on how to create a home to meet you.” in San Francisco and the East that refl ects you: Take some time this week to ask yourself if your Bay, making Lamorinda a viable 1) Use your hobbies as inspiration. Do you home truly refl ects you and your family, and if not, commute op on. In addi on, the love to garden? Why not hang some prett y botanical commit to taking some of the steps above to make con nued lack of inventory will prints? Do you love music? Maybe hang some framed that happen. And if you fi nd yourself stuck on what put upward pressure on prices as to do, give us a call, I would love to embark on that buyers will outnumber sellers for classic record albums. Do you love photography? journey of discovery with you. years to come. Collect antique cameras to display. Just be careful to For a more comprehensive not get too “theme-y” (yes I made that up). While you Until next time! discussion see the Market Update sec on of our website As the Owner and Principal Designer of Lamorinda-based at Mar nHomesTeam.com. Amanda Carol Interiors, Amanda Eck believes your home's ERIN & DARRICK MARTIN interior should be both approachable and well- appointed. Direct: 925-951-3817 She oft en asserts, "Beauty is a necessity." 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believe in the art of living well.

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Cynthia Brian’s Gardening Guide for September Aw shucks! By Cynthia Brian “Plough thorough and deep, while sluggards sleep, and you shall have corn to sell or to keep” – Poor Richard you want another patch of colorful fl ags. Did you know that the Greek goddess of the rainbow was named Iris? In this hot month, continue to water deeply and prevent evaporation through mulching. Other advantages of mulching include eliminating weeds, which reduces the need for cultivation and reduces injury to shallow rooted plants. Buckwheat hulls, cof- fee grounds, shredded corn stalks, peat moss, pine needles (around acid-loving plants), tree bark of cedar, fi r, oak and redwood, and wood chips are all excellent materials to use. I recently wrote an article titled “Th e Language of Trees” (htt ps://www.lam- orindaweekly.com/archive/issue1204/Digging-Deep-with-Cynthia-Brian-The-lan- guage-of-trees.html) with research proving that trees talk and support one another. When I returned from Ireland, I witnessed a once very erect pine tree reaching out with one of its branches to “hug” a neighboring pine 20 feet away. Th at pine was bending to reach yet another pine. Because of the volatility of this year’s fi re season, I will need to cut this lonely limb. Keep your trees trimmed to a minimum of six feet above ground level, remove brush, and dead limbs from around the perimeter of your home. Since we all live in a fi re zone, put together an emergency supply kit for your family and pets. Suggestions for an emergency supply kit In the midst of the many disasters last fall, I encouraged clients to put together an emergency “go bag.” I would like to share this safety measure with you. Whatever the calamity, it will behoove you to have an emergency supply kit in every vehicle and a larger one in your home. Make sure you know where all of your important documents are located. Make copies and put a reminder note on your bag to grab any necessities that aren’t already packed. Sometimes, as is the case with our California wildfi res, a matt er of minutes was the diff erence between life and death. Make copies of your pass- port, driver’s license, credit cards, and have some small bills available. Know where your chargers are for phones, tablets and computers. Back up your computers and keep fi les in the cloud or off site. Make a plan for your pets and animals and have a bag ready for them as well. Most of all, remember that saving your life and that of your family is the Plucking red cherry tomatoes straight fr om the vine. Photos Cynthia Brian most important thing. Everything else can be replaced. n August, there are few things bett er than eating freshly picked corn or nibbling Fill a backpack or small case with the following: juicy ripe tomatoes right from the vine. Th is month our vegetables and herbs are First Aid kit Protein bars Iat their prime when shucking corn becomes a family activity. I like to pull back the Work gloves Personal hygiene kit with a husks, remove the silk, and wash the cobs, allowing them to soak in clean water for an Towelett es toothbrush, soap, medications hour or so. I then proceed to slather the kernels with a mixture of butt er, garlic, basil, Small towel Matches cilantro and red peppers. Finally, I wrap the husks onto the corn to grill on the barbe- Bott led water (1 gallon per person per day) Candle cue. Delicious. Blanket Flashlight with extra batt eries I dine and dash through my vegetable garden, nibbling on basil, arugula, and cher- Walking shoes Eating utensils ry tomatoes, only the eggplant, peppers, kale, potatoes, and basket of mixed herbs make Peanut butt er Breathing masks (Niosh-N95) it to the kitchen. With the heavenly herb harvest, I dry as many varieties as possible Honey Clothing change and make gift packets for people who buy any of my eight books. (Yes, I’m excited to announce that my third book in the Be the Star You Are!® series, “Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World” has I hope that we never have to use these emergency kits, but it’s best to be prepared. been published. Buy your autographed copies at htt p://www.CynthiaBrian.com/on- Most of the schools are back in session. Drive safely and be aware. line-store.) Days are gett ing slowly shorter. Savor those golden sunsets and enjoy shucking Th is month is also a great time to divide your bearded iris. Th ese rugged and reli- summer’s white and yellow corn. able bloomers are not att ractive to deer. With a shovel, cut rhizomes and plant where Wed., August 22, 2018 OUR HOMES Pag e: D13 Melanie Snow SPECIALIZING IN ORINDA, MORAGA AND LAFAYETTE

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Tiny daisies could be eye-catching in a lawn. Page: D14 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Cynthia Brian’s Gardening Guide for Mid-August FINDING dead birds? West Nile disease is transmitt ed by bites from infected mosquitoes to many species of birds, especially hawks, owls, crows, and blue jays. If you fi nd a dead bird, do not handle it with your bare hands. Report to the health department or vector control.

CREATE an emergency kit for any disaster. Keep a kit in every vehicle and one near an exit door in your home.

ENCOURA GE pollinators to visit your gar- den by continuing to plant agastashe, phlox, monarda, liatris, conefl owers and aquilegia.

VISIT htt p://www.CynthiaBrian.com/on- line-store to purchase any of my eight books, including the 2018 publications of “Growing with the Goddess Gardener" and "Be the Star You Are!® Millennials to Boomers Celebrating Positive Voices in a Changing Digital World.” You’ll get free seeds and herbs with every purchase. Once potato leaves die back, it’s time to start digging. Cut, dry, or fr eeze your over abundance of herbs to use this winter.

CUT back tree suckers that are sprouting from tree roots. You’ll know they are root suckers as they grow rapidly.

HARVEST blackberries. Heavy prune the canes aft er harvesting.

DEADHEAD roses and perennials to con- tinue the blooming season. Make a habit of deadheading once per week.

SHAPE wisteria, hibiscus, honeysuckle, lilac, mock orange and trumpet vine.

COME to a garden party on Aug. 23! Join A.S.I.D. (American Society of Interior Design- ers) and Janus et Cie for a Summer Garden Party in San Francisco where you’ll enjoy a Fresh picked corn to be shucked. fl ower arranging demonstration, elegant bites, cocktails, presentation, and book signing. Info at htt ps://www.cynthiabrian.com/gardening.

Happy Gardening. Happy Growing. Summer is for hollyhocks … prett y in pink.

Cynthia Brian Wednesday, August 22, 2018 925-377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com OUR HOMES LAMORINDA WEEKLY Pag e: D15

A once straight pine branch now reaches for a hug fr om a neighboring pine tree.

Cut back root suckers that develop on trees.

redeem your McDonnell bucks in August

Cynthia Brian enjoying an 11 p.m. sea sunset. family owned since 1933 Cynthia Brian, Th e Goddess Gardener, raised in the vineyards of Napa County, is a New York Times best-selling author, actor, radio Flowers • Trees • Succulents • Pottery & Fountains personality, speaker, media and writing coach as well as the Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are1® 501 c3. Tune into Benches • Garden Decor • House Plants • Gifts Cynthia’s Radio show and order her books at www.StarStyleRadio. Jewelry • Landscape Consultation com. Buy a copy of the new book, Growing with the Goddess Gardener, at www.cynthiabrian.com/online-store. Available for hire for projects and lectures. [email protected] www.GoddessGardener.com Page: D16 LAMORINDA WEEKLY OUR HOMES www.lamorindaweekly.com 925-377-0977 Wednesday, August 22, 2018 LAMORINDA’S LEADING INDEPENDENT REAL ESTATE FIRM

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New Listing New Listing New Listing Linda Ehrich 34 Ardilla Road 66 Hacienda Circle 8 Williams Court 3 Charles Hill Place Emily Estrada Charming Orinda Hills home overlooking Opportunity awaits in fantastic Orinda Private cul-de-sac location w/ Renovated mid-century haven! Joan Evans OCC. Fabulous open floor plan with neighborhood. Single level living with stunning views & pool! 4 Bed/2 Bath 3157 sq.ft. of light filled living hardwood floors & chef’s kitchen! big views, privacy, and a pool! single-level rancher on .65 acres. amongst the Orinda hills. Linda Friedman $984,000 $1,072,000 $1,350,000 $1,595,000 Dexter Honens II Anne Knight ORINDA ORINDA ORINDA LAFAYETTE Susan Layng Charles Levine April Matthews Hillary Murphy Karen Murphy John Nash New Price New Listing New Listing Tara Rochlin 147 Camino Don Miguel 15 Honey Hill Road 1 La Senda 4030 Happy Valley Road Altie Schmitt Authentic old Orinda Spanish on Beautifully landscaped 4 Bed/2.5 Extremely well maintained & updated Elegant Country Living! Beautifully truly special OCC view knoll. 3223 Bath/2752 sq.ft. single-level mid- 4 Bed/4 Bath OCC classic set on appointed +/-4128 sq.ft. home with Judy Schoenrock sq.ft. of charming living spaces. century modern home on .85 acres. gorgeous grounds. Large spaces gorgeous grounds. inside and out. Ann Sharf $1,795,000 $1,995,000 $2,650,000 $2,995,000 Amy Rose Smith LAFAYETTE MORAGA MORAGA ROSSMOOR Molly Smith Jeff Snell Lynda Snell Steve Stahle Clark Thompson Angie Evans Traxinger

New Listing Ignacio Vega Ann Ward 820 Acalanes Road 591 Augusta Drive 288 Lakefield Place 4817 Terra Granada Drive #2A One-of-a-kind updated property Terrific floor plan home on first fairway 4 Acre Panoramic View Estate! 5 Move right in! Quiet location 2 Bed/2 Bath Jenny Lyons Wilhite with stunning architectural character. of MCC. 4 Bed/2.5 Bath/2945 sq. ft. on Bed/4 Bath main house, guest house, end-unit featuring a spacious master, wood 5 Beds/4+ Baths/ approx. 5883 sq.ft. .21 acres. Master retreat upstairs! barn, 5 car garage, and more! floors, and kitchen with breakfast nook. Margaret Zucker $3,995,000 Call For Price$2,295,000 $569,000

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