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BY JEB BING 2015 Lockdown at Las Positas; it’s not always possible y 19-year-old grand- We Now daughter Bailey Little was Sell Dog Mone of hundreds of stu- Food dents on campus Oct. 4 at Las Positas College when an emergency alert sounded in fear that a gunman was at the school. That turned out to be a student carrying only a Nerf gun intended Chip Car Key to be used as a prop for an off- $ 99 campus activity. But it prompted a 69 call to campus security, neverthe- (Some Restrictions less, and a campus-wide lockdown. Apply) The lockdown was broadcast on the school’s loudspeaker system Ask Us About: and followed up by text alerts to Rescreening Or New Window registered cellphone numbers and JEB BING Screens, Sharpening Knives, emails. Teachers were told to lock Bailey Little, a second-year student at Scissors, Chainsaws, Mower their classroom doors and keep Las Positas College, holds report of Blades and Many surveys she conducted following Oct. Garden Tools. students inside. 4 campus lockdown. While that worked for much of the college campus, some were left conveyed to those in the lockdown. out. In Bailey’s classroom, students “We were in there for 90 minutes and the teacher couldn’t hear the with only rumors to go on,” one loudspeaker alert. That building teacher told Bailey. “It would have Two Locations to serve you: 1807 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton lacked cellphone reception. They been helpful if we had received Phone (925) 846-0660 didn’t know about the lockdown some kind of email or texted infor- 652 Main Street, Pleasanton until someone from an adjoining mation telling us what was happen- Phone (925) 846-0727 lab told them, long after the alert ing. We didn’t know.” www.truevalue.com/pleasanton was first sounded. Another said: “I personally was When it was over about an hour appalled that the all-clear message later, Bailey heard from others that instructed us to resume ‘normal many faced similar troubling situ- activity.’ Really? What we just went ations. She conducted a survey of through was not normal. Students the school’s faculty and received 52 were traumatized. I love my LPC responses. This is her report. family, but these actions mentioned Today’s news, Although teachers and students were completely unacceptable.” sports & hot picks were told to lock classroom doors, Most disturbing is the fact that Sign up today at the survey indicated that many many teachers do not have a key to could only lock the doors from the their own classroom doors, making PleasantonWeekly.com outside while some teachers have it impossible to lock during an emer- no key at all. Also, some class- gency. Many doors are not lockable rooms, like Bailey’s, had no land- from the inside at all, further en- line phone or cellphone service. dangering those in the room. Of the Asked how safe they felt during responses to Bailey’s question about the lockdown, 32% of those who locks, 19 of 38 mentioned these as responded to the query said they concerns — a shocking number for felt “very unsafe.” Most said they such a basic safety measure. might have felt safer if they could One teacher said, “I would like lock their classroom doors from to be able to lock the door from the inside, with many adding that the inside as well as the outside. I’d window shades could make their like a landline in my classroom. I’ve classrooms less vulnerable to an been asking that for six years since armed intruder on the outside. I had a violent student in my class.” Unfortunately, pets sometimes Other safety suggestions: Have Some added, however, that they landline telephones in every class- weren’t sure how to react. They need a new home. We understand. room. Make sure cellphones work suggested mandatory training for in all campus locations. Install stur- all staff — adjunct, full-time and That’s why we’re introducing dy desks where students can take administrative — through online Home to Home, a brand-new way to help shelter. Post color-coded evacua- courses, literature or instructions There’s Bay Area pets stay out of shelters. tion routes in each classroom. during the hiring process. )LQG\RXUSHWDQHZKRPHRUðQG Even when the emergency It’s clear that serious issues of a new pet for your home. was over some 30 minutes after student safety were put to the test. no place it was reported, teachers said it Bailey and others are hopeful LPC Visit vhs.home-home.org today. took an hour before that word was will address these concerns. Q like home About the Cover Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 75, out of the Diablo Valley, was among the veterans groups marching down Main Street in last weekend’s Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. Photo by Mike Sedlak. Cover design by Paul Llewellyn. Vol. XVIII, Number 42 Pleasanton Weekly • November 10, 2017 • Page 3 Streetwise ASKED AROUND TOWN Is there any store or business you would like to see in downtown that ’Tis the season does not currently exist there? Nancy Bradley, House painter I would love to see a small, locally owned art supply store where the owners are familiar with the inventory and can answer customers’ questions. I hate having to go all the way up to Dublin to those horrible big box stores in order to buy my art sup- plies. They’re all so disorganized and dirty, of and no one who works there can direct sharing you to what you are looking for.

You are invited April Booker Accountant I often wish we had a drugstore down- to share memories town, like a CVS or a Rite-Aid, so that I could pick up my necessaries and pre- scriptions on my way home from work past and present. and then meet up with a friend for din- Are your children, ner in town. grandchildren or fur-kids going Larry Rowles, Business owner I’d love to have a small movie theater down- to see Santa town that doesn’t play the brand new, big blockbusters, but instead, shows smaller this year? independent films. People would prob- ably combine a movie with dinner in town beforehand, and/or dessert in town after- Send us your ward. A movie theater would be instrumen- tal in keeping our downtown eating estab- Santa photos! lishments open later into the evening.

Have a memorable Amir Stein holiday experience College student I would love to see a store that sells or tradition? souvenirs having to do with Pleasanton. Sweatshirts, t-shirts, bumper stickers, Tell our readers and coffee mugs, shot glasses, decks of cards, stationery and the like, that all be entered into a said “Pleasanton, CA” on them and had drawing for prizes a picture of the Pleasanton Arch.

Mario Guzman Photos due Sanitation engineer I would love to see a store that sells December 11 everyday, non-special-occasion, reason- ably priced children’s clothes. Send your photos to [email protected] with “Santa photo” in the subject line by Dec. 11 for Dec. 22 publication. Photos should be JPEG format and at least 500K. —Compiled by Nancy Lewis and Jenny Lyness Have a Streetwise question? Email [email protected]

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Page 4 • November 10, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST City Council advances Johnson Drive EDZ Fair’s 2018 dates out With the cold nights starting proposal toward final approval to feed into colder days, the Alameda County Fair is giving Plan provides framework for bringing Costco, hotels, more retail near freeway junction people a reason to look ahead to warmer times on the horizon. BY JEREMY WALSH approve a planned unit develop- say to me, ‘Could you guys please standing-room-only for business an- Fair officials have announced The City Council has moved the ment rezoning of the site, a plan that open the Costco so our Costco niversary recognitions earlier in the the dates for the 2018 county Johnson Drive Economic Develop- includes strict design guidelines that isn’t so busy,’” Narum added with a meeting, was down to about two- fair, hosted at the fairgrounds in ment Zone (JDEDZ) proposal toward could help expedite city review of chuckle. dozen audience members by the Pleasanton. The fair will run for 18 total completion, putting Pleasanton that future projects in the area city lead- The JDEDZ framework is expect- time the JDEDZ discussion began days between Friday, June 15 much closer to seeing a Costco, two ers hope will become Pleasanton’s ed to be finalized Dec. 5, when Tuesday night. and Sunday, July 8 — two days hotels and other new commercial newest commercial center. council members are set to formally Council members heard from fewer than the record-length, operations on their way to town near That final ordinance adoption, adopt the rezoning ordinance — a only one resident speaker during 20-day fair that took over Pleas- the I-580/I-680 interchange. expected to take place next month, required two-step process — and public comment. anton this year. With their 4-0 vote Tuesday would mark the end of the city’s give final approval to a roadwork Christina Nystrom Mantha, who The 2018 edition will fea- night, council members approved years-long JDEDZ consideration financing agreement with Costco also sits on the city’s Economic Vital- ture three more days of live the final environmental impact re- process that included the debate that they endorsed in concept in ity Committee, which endorsed the horse racing, starting on the port, a General Plan amendment to being taken to voters one year ago. September. JDEDZ last month, urged the council fair’s opening day. allow new commercial uses at the “It’s time to be moving this for- The city could begin accepting to adopt the proposal and bring the “The fair’s historic track is one of the best-loved in Northern 40-acre site and a resolution declar- ward,” Councilwoman Kathy applications from JDEDZ develop- long community debate to a close. California and we are thrilled to ing their intent to adopt a JDEDZ Narum said toward the end of the ers one month after ordinance adop- “Personally, as a Pleasanton resi- be able to offer fans more days transportation fee down the line. 1-1/2-hour discussion Tuesday tion, according to community de- dent, I would love to see Costco of live racing in 2018,” fair CEO All that remains is the second night at the Pleasanton Civic Center. velopment director Gerry Beaudin. Jerome Hoban said. “Plus, more reading of a new ordinance to “I actually had a Livermore leader The council chamber, which was See JOHNSON DRIVE on Page 7 big concerts, new attractions and other surprises are also cur- rently in the works.” HEAD OF THE CLASS Time to get ugly With ugly sweaters that is. The Pleasanton Downtown As- Bull moves sociation’s Spirit and Sweater Stroll is set for next Saturday (Nov. 18) from 6-8 p.m. to Foothill The event, which encourages attendees to put on their favor- Longtime PUSD ite ugly holiday sweater, helps educator back in high kick off the holiday season with an evening of spirits and craft school administration cocktails at 20-plus downtown shops. Participants must by 21 BY JULIA BROWN years old or older, and the stroll To his friends, Sebastian Bull was is rain or shine. the one you’d least expect to be- Tickets cost $40 through come an educator. today and then go up to $45 “I’m pretty until event day. They are avail- shy, so when I able online at www.pleasanton- downtown.net or in person at told (my friends) Beer Baron on St. Mary Street. SOLIDARITY FILMS I was going to If available, remaining tickets Jillian Corsie (left) and Amy Rosner are working together on “Second Assault,” a documentary about what get my creden- will be on sale event day for $50 happened to Corsie when she was sexually assaulted as a freshman in college. tial to be a teach- cash or check. er and go into education, they Prayer Breakfast ‘Second Assault’ thought I was Sebastian Bull The nonprofit CityServe of nuts — there’s the Tri-Valley is holding its fifth Filmmaker revisits scene of her sexual attack at college no way I can hold a conversation annual Tri-Valley Prayer Break- with a student or run a class,” Bull, fast on Nov. 20 from 7-9 a.m. at BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI of then-candidate Donald Trump the failure of the university and law 45, said in a recent interview. the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pleasanton native and filmmak- bragging about grabbing women, enforcement to protect her. “It’s fun to prove them wrong,” at 7050 Johnson Drive. er Jillian Corsie is going public assaults on women became a “I felt that it was time to finally the new Foothill High principal The event will bring local dig- with her “deepest, darkest secret”: widespread topic. Corsie was one confront my past, and I traveled added with a laugh. nitaries and residents together Twelve years ago when she was a of hundreds of thousands who back to my school to confront the After spending his first 11 years to celebrate blessings, focus on college freshman, barely 18, she responded by tweeting about her police officer who took my report in education teaching social studies community needs and how peo- ple are working and can work was sexually assaulted by a class- assault, she said, and filmmakers and revisit the darkest time of my at Amador Valley High, Bull became together to meet those needs, mate in her dorm. contacted her to learn more. life,” Corsie said. “And I did it all an administrator, serving as a vice organizers said. “When I reported it, the police “I thought, ‘I am a documen- on camera.” principal at the school for five years. The keynote address will be told me ‘not to mix alcohol and tary filmmaker. I will tell my own First Corsie emailed to set up In July 2015, he was appointed given by Efrem D. Smith, an in- beauty,’” she recalled. story,’” recalled Corsie, a 2005 a meeting with the policeman, principal of Donlon Elementary. ternationally recognized speak- College girlfriends were not graduate of Amador Valley High, repeating his hurtful response to Bull was nearing the end of his sec- er who has appeared at events much more understanding, and whose last documentary, “Trich- her assault report. She arrived to ond school year at Donlon when such as Athletes in Action, she ended up seeing her attacker ster,” is still viewed daily online find he had framed her email and then-principal Jason Krolikowski Campus Crusade for Christ, frequently during her next four and selling DVDs. put it on his desk as a reminder announced he was leaving Foothill Youth Specialties, Compassion years on campus while deal- Corsie and co-director Amy Ros- that words can have an impact. to become the next head of San International, the Urban Youth Workers Institute and Thrive. ing with anxiety and feelings of ner began quietly working on the “We were lucky he was so open Ramon Valley High — and leaving For tickets and other info, isolation. documentary, “Second Assault,” a and willing,” Rosner said. “But it’s a vacancy to be filled at the Pleasan- visit www.cityservetrivalley.org Then during last year’s elec- year ago, going to the scene of the ton school. tion when a video went viral attack to explore the fallout from See ASSAULT on Page 10 or call 452-8276. Net proceeds See BULL on Page 9 benefit the nonprofit. Q Pleasanton Weekly • November 10, 2017 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT

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GOODGUYS Hundreds of classic cars, custom rides, hot rods, trucks and more will fill acres of the Pleasanton fairgrounds this The Finishing Touch to Enhance Your Natural Beauty weekend for Goodguys’ Autumn Get-Together, the association’s final Bay Area show of the year. Manicures • Spa Pedicures Goodguys set for fall finale Shellac & Acrylic Services • Waxing Services Veterans celebration, demo derby, truck display among highlights of Autumn Get-Together

Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. BY JEREMY WALSH retired military members receiving vintage camper display. BUSINESS HOURS Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Pleasanton is hosting Good- free general admission all weekend. The Hayward Firefighters Local Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. guys’ final Bay Area car show of Veterans Day activities will in- 1909 Charity Demolition Derby the year when the association’s clude “Vettes for Vets,” parades is set for Saturday, with separate Monday: Closed Autumn Get-Together brings both days honoring veterans, the rounds at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. more than 2,500 classic cars, cus- Young American Patriots perform- New this year will be burnout 2723 Hopyard Road toms and hot rods, plus a wide ing and colorguards each day. contests at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Pleasanton, CA 94588 range of other activities, to the Pleasanton Military Families will 12:30 p.m. Sunday, for those who (near Gene’s Fine Foods) (925) 462-2261 Alameda County Fairgrounds this also hold a donation drive each day enjoy a good, long smoky burn- weekend. for its pack-out program to send out. The fairgrounds will also play The Get-Together will also fea- care packages to military members host to the Goodguys AutoCross, ture special celebration of military overseas. a closed performance race course veterans, demolition derby, closed- Elsewhere, the Get-Together will testing vehicle speed and agility. course racing, burnout contest and fill the fairgrounds with acres of Other activities include a mid- indoor truck display. American-made and -powered hot way with multimillion-dollar cus- The 28th annual Goodguys fall rods, customs, classics, trucks and tom big rig tractor trailers, a used JUST BOOKED! showcase, presented by Fuelcurve. more. “It is a trip back in time for car parts swap meet and a car com, runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. many,” organizers said. “The sight corral. For the kids, there will be a this Saturday and Sunday at the of all of those cars in one place is a model car program, coloring con- fairgrounds. car lover’s utopia.” test, crafts and games.

LEE ANN With Veterans Day falling on A highlight of the autumn show- General admission is $20, and the opening day, organizers said case will be the indoor truck dis- $6 for children 7 to 12 years old. OPENING ACT WOMACK the event will pay special tribute play, featuring trucks of all types, Fairgrounds parking is $10. For Will Champlin ALL THE TROUBLE TOUR to U.S. servicemen and service- makes, sizes and colors. There will more information, visit www.good- Oct 27 2/19 women, including all active and also be a low-rider display and a guys.com or call 838-9876. Q Pleasanton’s new police K-9 JUST BOOKED! LEE DEWYSE AMERICAN Officer Martens and Matsjo 12/14 IDOL WINNER now patrolling local streets

The Pleasanton Police Department welcomed a new K-9 to the force last week. Officer Tim Martens and Matsjo (pronounced “Macho”) began patrolling Pleasanton streets as a K-9 team Oct. 30 after completing their five-week basic training course. Matsjo, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, is the 19th police dog for the city in the department’s history. FREE Family Holiday Concert Officer Martens, meanwhile, has been a member of the Pleasanton K-9 team for over 15 years. LIVERMORE-AMADOR SYMPHONY “One of the things I love about being a K-9 officer is VALLEY DANCE THEATRE being able to utilize my specialized knowledge and training BIG HEAD to keep the community safe and support my fellow officers BLUESINSTRUMENT CLUB PETTING ZOO on patrol,” Martens said in a department statement. 6DWXUGD\̽'(&̽SP Matsjo lives with the officer and his family. Request Your Tickets Now! The K-9 is the second to join the Pleasanton police force this year after the department welcomed Vader aboard in PPD ̽ LVPAC.org January. Q Matsjo, shown here with handler Officer Tim 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore —Julia Brown Martens, has joined PPD’s K-9 team. Page 6 • November 10, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT

JOHNSON DRIVE city officials propose changing the commission meeting. office building and general retail in cash for the infrastructure work Continued from Page 5 General Plan designations and zoning Costco, under the “membership with drive-thru. — just over a third of the over- districts to allow for a wider range of warehouse club” category, and ho- The JDEDZ package also includes all design and construction price- come to Pleasanton. I shop at Cost- new commercial uses in the JDEDZ. tels are among the businesses that certification of a final supplemental tag — and the city repaying the co and would love for the tax dol- Administratively, the proposal would need approval from the city’s environmental impact report (EIR), money with 40% of the sales tax lars stay in our city,” she said. “The from city staff calls for a Gener- zoning administrator with an ap- which concludes the JDEDZ project revenue generated by the Costco overwhelming response that I get al Plan amendment to change the plication that adheres to all JDEDZ can establish mitigation measures until the debt is repaid, with the when I talk to other residents about land-use designations in the JDEDZ design guidelines -— unless a plan- to reduce the project’s impacts on a balance subject to 1.5% annual this is: ‘The election was a year ago. to retail-highway-service commer- ning commissioner or council mem- range of environmental conditions interest. We’ve been talking about this long cial and business and professional ber calls for a public review of that to a less-than-significant level. The other portions of the fi- enough. It’s time to take action.’” offices, as well as rezoning the prop- approval. But unlike most EIRs set for cer- nancing deal, to pay for road- Two Costco representatives also erties to planned unit development The council members spent time tification, this one concludes there work design and construction, call addressed the council Tuesday (PUD) commercial. going over the options one-by-one, would be significant and unavoid- for $6.4 million to be paid by night, reiterating their commitment With the PUD-commercial zon- making sure they all agreed on able impacts in two areas: trans- city traffic impact fee reserves and to bringing their third warehouse ing would come specific rules de- what made the list. Their adjust- portation and air quality. Still, city $6,785,000 in a separate cash pay- store to the Tri-Valley, on a parcel velopers must follow for site design, ments included removing meeting staff thinks the EIR can be approved ment from Costco as part of its along Johnson Drive. covering topics such as vehicular, halls, massage parlors, gun sales, and JDEDZ advanced with a “state- developer fee package. Mayor Jerry Thorne did not pedestrian and bicycle circulation, and trade, music or other schools as ment of overriding considerations” Any other developer who builds take part in the discussion, con- landscaping, architectural stan- potential uses at the JDEDZ. for those two impacts. on the JDEDZ in the future would tinuing to recuse himself after dards, lighting, signage, parking, Other possible uses in the “per- The JDEDZ package also features need to pay their proportional share previously owning Costco stock drainage, and outdoor equipment mitted,” or staff-level approval, cat- a financing agreement with Cost- of the infrastructure costs back to in a retirement managed portfolio and storage. egory include restaurant, food mar- co to pay for road improvements the city, and city officials plan to use earlier in the JDEDZ consideration It is because the JDEDZ pack- ket, hardware store, garden center, needed to accommodate new de- those funds to pay down their debt process. age details those design guidelines car dealership, photo studio, and velopment in the area, a deal that to Costco. The JDEDZ seeks to breathe new upfront that city officials support general retail without drive-thru. includes a 60-40 sales tax sharing City officials are still working life into largely underutilized prop- allowing many retail operations, in- Operations in the JDEDZ’s “con- agreement with Costco to cover a on the final methodology for the erty southeast of the freeway inter- cluding a potential Costco, to need ditional,” or commission-level, cat- portion of the costs. JDEDZ transportation fee, but they change that includes a nearly 20- only staff-level permit approval, egory include bar or brew pub, re- That part of the agreement sees expect to bring forward a final fee acre chunk left vacant since 2013 — rather than consideration during a ligious center, health club or gym, Costco front the city $6,785,000 proposal early next year. Q except for leftover building rubble — after Clorox closed its research center there. The proposal details rules for how redevelopment could occur in the full 40-acre area, consisting of 12 parcels at 7106 to 7315 Johnson Drive and 7035 and 7080 Com- merce Circle currently with a mix of land-uses. Some of the land is vacant while other areas are in use now. Through the JDEDZ framework, Pleasanton planners look to spur a thriving retail and commercial hub that capitalizes on the near- freeway location, creates opportuni- ties for new businesses to broaden Pleasanton’s economic base and tax revenue, and streamlines the devel- opment review process in that area, according to Beaudin. City leaders and many residents point to the 63%-37% defeat of Measure MM, an initiative on the ballot last November that sought to prohibit retail uses of 50,000 square feet or more from operating in the zone, as a sign the Pleasanton community at large supports bring- ing Costco to town and the JDEDZ concept overall. City officials hope the JDEDZ would spark new retail or broader commercial interest in not only the acreage currently vacant, but ulti- mately all parcels in the area. Costco and a hotel developer have already pledged their desire to come to Pleasanton in the JDEDZ, provid- ed they come to terms to purchase property there from Nearon Enter- prises, which owns 27 acres in the area, including the old Clorox site. Safeguards are included for those operating in the JDEDZ area now, such as FedEx, AT&T, Black Tie Transportation and Valley Bible Church. Existing land-uses would be permitted to continue as is, pro- tected by grandfathering provisions. But for the vacant land, as well as redevelopment of occupied parcels,

Pleasanton Weekly • November 10, 2017 • Page 7 NEWSFRONT Foothill Model UN team takes second at local conference Student ‘delegates’ gather at DVC to talk global issues

BY ERIKA ALVERO the Outstanding Small Delegation training programs worldwide — the issues and presentation of key Foothill High students came Crystal Gavel Award and Cam- ‘An excellent in conjunction with members of resolutions. away with the second highest polindo High the Exceptional the Model UN Club at U.C. Davis. Over 20 Foothill students took award last weekend at the 27th an- Small Delegation Plaque. opportunity for Also in the Tri-Valley, San Ra- home individual awards this year. nual Contra Costa County Model “We are pleased to see so many students to display mon’s Dougherty Valley High and “Outstanding” awards — the United Nations Conference. high school students throughout Danville’s Athenian High partici- equivalent of first place — were At the two-day event last Fri- our county and the Bay Area take all the hard work and pated in the event. given to Harsha Mudaliar, Amritha day and Saturday, more than 300 advantage of our Model UN pro- Students discussed a wide range Ramalingam, Zara Fatteh, Deepak student “delegates” from local gram,” said Karen Sakata, super- preparation they of topics — all while representing Ragu, Arman Abrishamchian and districts gathered at Diablo Val- intendent of schools for Contra a total of 70 different countries Vishnu Arul. ley College to discuss global is- Costa County. have put in.’ — from “biological and chemi- Second place “Exceptional” rec- sues, while representing different “Model UN is an excellent op- Karen Sakata, cal weapons” to “the question of ognitions were awarded to Avi nations and negotiating on their portunity for students to display Contra Costa superintendent North Korea” to “children in armed Shah, Vaishik Kota, Asim Biswal, behalf. all the hard work and prepara- conflict,” among many others. Nishitha Shetty, Shrinidhy Srini- The team from San Ramon’s tion they have put in, as they ones they’ll use in college and/or While Model UN is intend- vas, Vishal Cherukuri, Keerthana California High led the pack by successfully discuss, persuade, in their future careers.” ed to be less of a competition, Nallamotu, Jaski Halait and Robert earning the Outstanding Large and work with fellow committee The event was organized and awards and plaques were pre- Gan. Delegation Crystal Gavel Award. members on real-world problems produced by the Contra Costa sented to teams that demonstrat- And third place “Distinguished” Next was Foothill, which was and complex international rela- County Office of Education and ed exemplary performance, and awards went to Qaasim Ashraf, awarded the Exceptional Large tions,” Sakata added. “The skills coordinated by Kevin Felix Chan individual delegates were rec- Pranav Veerubhotla, Subha Khan, Delegation Plaque. For smaller they are currently refining with of Best Delegate — an organiza- ognized for their debate skills, Fariba Rahman, Shreekar Eedara teams, Miramonte High received this program will be the same tion that puts together Model UN leadership skills, knowledge of and Nick Jiang. Q Public meetings coming up on Highway 84 widening Caltrans releases draft environmental impact report for project BY JULIA BROWN and improvements to the Highway heels of the release of the project’s and the existing southbound I-680 Livermore, Sunol and Pleasanton, Caltrans and the Alameda Coun- 84/Interstate 680 interchange. draft environmental impact report express lane would be extended residents will hear a brief presen- ty Transportation Commission will The meetings, the last of which (EIR), which evaluates possible north by two miles. Southbound tation on the project development hold three public meetings in the will be held from 6-8 p.m. Nov. effects of the proposed roadway express lanes currently run from and environmental review process. Tri-Valley this month to discuss 21 at the Amador Recreation Cen- changes. Highway 84 south of Pleasanton The rest of each meeting will serve proposed Highway 84 widening ter in Pleasanton, come on the The project would see Highway to Highway 237 in Milpitas. as an open house in which attend- 84 widened and conformed to ex- Upon completion, this would ees can view informational exhib- pressway standards between south serve as the final segment in a se- its, ask questions of project team of Ruby Hill Drive and the I-680 ries of projects to widen Highway members and provide feedback on interchange, with one additional 84 from I-680 in Sunol to I-580 in the EIR findings and proposal. lane in each direction. Concrete Livermore. The first meeting will be held barriers would also be placed in Transit officials say the work is Wednesday in the Larkspur Room the median and a bike path added necessary to alleviate traffic con- of the Robert Livermore Com- in each direction. gestion on Highway 84 as well as munity Center, 4444 East. Ave. in Highway 84/I-680 interchange improve operations and safety. Livermore. The second is sched- ramps would also be modified, At upcoming meetings in uled for Thursday in the Sunol Glen Elementary auditorium (11601 Main St., Sunol), and the final meeting will be Nov. 21 at the Amador Recreation Center (4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton). All meetings are scheduled to run from 6-8 p.m. Caltrans will accept comments on the draft EIR until Dec. 18. Residents can send them via email to 84expresswayproject@dot. Expires 11-24-17 ca.gov or via mail to Brian Gas- sner at the California Department of Transportation, 111 Grand Ave. MS 8B, Oakland 94612. For more information or to view the draft EIR, visit www.dot. ca.gov/d4/84expresswayproject. Printed copies of the report are also available for review at the WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES Pleasanton Library, the Livermore JULIA BROWN Public Library and the Rincon Human Services Commission Public Workshop Branch Library in Livermore. Q Wednesday, Nov.15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Spectacular Socktober Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Fairlands Elementary students collected socks from Oct. 4-20 as • Topic: Senior Citizen Services in Pleasanton part of a donation drive in its second year at the school. Last year, Economic Vitality Committee second-grade teacher Angela Girod brought the international Sock- tober campaign to her students as part of a class project based Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at 7:30 a.m. around the idea that the smallest acts of kindness, like donating Operations Services, 3333 Busch Rd. a pair of socks, can mean a lot to someone. This year, Socktober Today’s news, • Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2018 expanded to the entire school, netting 3,337 pairs of socks that • Overview and discussion regarding Permit Center activity sports & hot picks student staffers from The Hanger — the vocational skills classroom and donation center at Village High — picked up from Fairlands Sign up today at To explore more about Pleasanton, last week. visit us at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov PleasantonWeekly.com Page 8 • November 10, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT

BULL “It is strange to go from Amador two met as teachers at Amador Continued from Page 5 to this school after being at Amador — and their two sons ages 5 for so many years, but it’s been and 7. Interested in moving back into nice,” he added. “Both schools are Together they enjoy taking part in high school administration and pretty amazing. There’s some simi- sports and traveling. Over the sum- staying in PUSD, Bull applied for larities but some differences, so it’s mer, the family visited Boston, New the job and was appointed principal cool to have that comparison.” York, Vancouver and Alaska. of Foothill in May. As an administrator, Bull de- “It’s great for our kids to be able “I wasn’t really ready to leave Don- scribes himself as a “service leader.” to see different places and learn and lon because I was enjoying it, but I “I like to help people and support meet people,” Bull said. thought if I wanted to get back to people and to roll my sleeves up and In addition to his bachelor’s de- high school this was probably the get my hands dirty,” he said. “I’m gree and teaching credential, Bull best time because who knows how more than happy in helping move also has an administrative credential long it’ll be until there’s another high things around campus or picking from Cal State East Bay. school opening, especially if I wanted up garbage after lunch just because Bull earns an annual salary of to stay in Pleasanton,” Bull said. I care about the place.” $150,346 as principal of Foothill JULIA BROWN “I didn’t want to move out of the Bull lives in Pleasanton with High, located at 4375 Foothill Sebastian Bull, who spent 16 years with the Amador Valley Dons, is now the school district because I care about his wife Amy Turner Bull — the Road. Q principal of the Foothill Falcons. this place and want to make sure schools are running well, kids are taken care of and staff are happy,” he added. Born in England, Bull’s family moved to Southern California when he was 7 years old. It was in middle school that the idea of becoming an educator first took hold. “In seventh grade I had a math teacher, and I don’t think the teach- er was very good,” Bull recalled. “I FREE ION VETERANSVETERA remember sitting in the back of the ADADMISSIONMISS NS & DADAYY class thinking, ‘I don’t really know FORFOR VETERANS &Y CELEBRATIONSCE ACACTIVETIVE MILITARMILITARY LEBRATIONS math very well or like it, but I could MBERS ON ALLALL WEEKENDWEEKEN MEMEMBERS N!ON* D do a better job than this teacher.’” SASATT & SUSSUN!* LOLONG!ONG! ‘It is strange ... after being at Amador for so many years, but it’s been nice. Both schools 28TH FUELCURVE.COM are pretty amazing.’ Sebastian Bull, Foothill High principal GET-TOGETHER “And then the next year, in eighth grade, I had a U.S. history teacher who was phenomenal,” he contin- ued. “Since I had the seed planted the year before about what not to do and then I saw his class which was what to do, I thought, ‘This is a cool thing.’” GIANT CAR SHOW! Upon obtaining his bachelor’s de- gree in geography from UC Santa Barbara, Bull moved to the Bay Area in 1996. THIS WEEKEND! After earning his teaching creden- tial from Mills College, Bull applied ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS to social studies teacher openings in 15 school districts. FEATURING OVER 2,500 AMERICAN MADE OR POWERED HOT RODS, He was interviewed for two of CUSTOMS, CLASSICS, MUSCLE CARS & TRUCKS OF ALL YEARS! PLUS.... them — one at Concord High and the other at Amador. GOODGUYS *ALL NEW* INDOOR BURNOUT Bull was offered the job at Ama- AUTOCROSS! DEMOLITION DERBY!* TRUCK SHOW! COMPETITION! dor and he accepted, kicking off what would be a 16-year tenure at the school. His move to the rival Foothill was met with some good-natured ribbing from former Amador col- leagues, although Bull says his wife Amy — a science teacher at Amador — “has been very good about it.” SAT 8-4 “I did have a visit from a former & SUN 8-4 #GOODGUYS17 staff member here at Foothill (ath- letic director Tom Hansen) who REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE OR PURCHASE TICKETS AT GOOD-GUYS.COM | 925.838.9876 showed up at Donlon with a gar- *SAT & SUN WITH VALID & CURRENT MILITARY OR VETERANS ID CARD **DEMO DERBY ON SATURDAY ONLY © 2017 GOODGUY ENTERPRISES, INC. bage bag to help me get rid of my purple stuff,” Bull said. Pleasanton Weekly • November 10, 2017 • Page 9 NEWSFRONT Former Pleasanton school board member Gunson dies in Utah Served as trustee for 15 years, helped with district’s unification BY JULIA BROWN Pleasanton Joint School District a statement. “On behalf of the served the community much of he almost never missed one of Clark Gunson, a Pleasanton in 1984 before Pleasanton became board, we extend our deepest con- his life,” an excerpt from his obit- his children’s sporting events or school board member who served a unified school district. Serving dolences to his family.” uary reads. “As a school board performances and enjoyed watch- for 15 years, including during through unification, he sat on the Among his achievements as a member Clark was honored to ing them,” the Gunson fam- school district unification, died on PUSD board until 1999, including trustee were helping with the for- hand each of his five children ily said. “This joy of sharing in Oct. 31 at the age of 76. one year as board president. mation of PUSD and a collabora- their diploma as they graduated life’s activities continued with his Gunson, who lived in Pleasan- “We are incredibly grateful for tion between the school board and from high school.” grandchildren.” ton for 47 years, passed away at an Mr. Gunson’s public service as a city that led to the construction Besides public service, his fami- Gunson is survived by his wife assisted living home in Washing- school board trustee, the impact of double gyms at Harvest Park ly and his devotion to The Church Joanne, five children and 21 ton, Utah, according to family. His of which is still felt in our schools and Pleasanton middle schools, of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints grandchildren. A memorial service cause of death was not specified. to this day,” current school board his family wrote in an obituary. were also pillars of Gunson’s life. is planned for this weekend in Gunson started as a trustee of president Joan Laursen said in “Clark loved Pleasanton and “In spite of his busy schedule, Utah. Q Dublin names new police chief Garrett Holmes set for third stint with city

BY JULIA BROWN Holmes served Dublin in a num- The city of Dublin has named ber of capacities, rising to the rank Cmdr. Garrett Holmes of the Al- of lieutenant before returning to ameda County Sheriff’s Office as the sheriff’s office in 2009. the city’s new police chief, effective From 2009 until 2015 he held Dec. 15. several roles with the sheriff’s of- This will be the third stint with fice, including commanding offi- STEVEN NERAD’S OFFICE Dublin Police Services for Holmes, cer of Oakland International Air- Trading in that Halloween candy who has worked for the sheriff’s port. While at the airport, Holmes office for more than two decades. worked closely with the FBI on a Pleasanton orthodontist and dentist Steven Nerad’s seventh annual Dublin contracts with the sheriff’s two-year investigation into a drug Halloween candy buy-back event netted more than 650 pounds worth office for police services. trafficking ring that ended with the of candy from 86 local children in exchange for cold hard cash ($1 per Holmes will replace current Po- arrest of more than 30 people. pound) — and the knowledge their treats would be shipped overseas for U.S. servicemen and servicewomen. “It’s a good way for the kids to en- lice Chief Dennis Houghtelling, Holmes again worked in Dublin joy Halloween for a few days and then stop the cavity-producing candy- who is leaving his post to become from 2015 until earlier this year, assistant sheriff. when he was promoted to com- binging. It’s a wonderful and fun event too. A great community service DPS in many ways,” said Nerad, shown here with patient Kylie Pickard. “Dublin is a thriving city with Garrett Holmes will become Dublin mander with the sheriff’s office. engaged residents,” Holmes said in police chief on Dec. 15. “Commander Holmes’ expe- a statement. “I have spent half of rience, leadership, and working my law enforcement career at Dub- started his career with the sheriff’s knowledge of Dublin Police Ser- Lucy Childers lin Police Services, so it is an honor office as a reserve deputy in 1993. vices made him a natural choice to to return as the next police chief.” He worked for several years at the lead the department,” City Manager June 10, 1936 – September 24, 2017 A lifelong Alameda County resi- North County Jail and Santa Rita Christopher Foss said. “We are ex- Lucy Childers passed away on dent with nearly 24 years of experi- Jail before becoming a deputy for tremely pleased to welcome him September 24, 2017. Her life is ence in law enforcement, Holmes the city of Dublin. back to Dublin.” Q remembered and celebrated by family and friends. Lucy is survived by her daughter that it’s OK to believe people.” everywhere,” Corsie said. Catherine and husband Gregory, son ASSAULT “We need to include men in this She went public with her secret John, Immediate Family Members, Continued from Page 5 conversation,” she added. “We can’t recently when they released the Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nephews and Nieces. not just about Jillian or this police- just talk about women as victims. documentary’s trailer as part of a Lucy graduated from Stockton man. It’s about the myths of due We have heard a lot from the men funding campaign. She called the College, located in Stockton, process for survivors. There’s a sys- in our lives.” outing “a very terrifying thought” California, in 1954. She married James temic problem, and this policeman “We spend a lot of time teaching but hoped it would help give the Childers who served in the Navy, and is a product of this system.” our daughters not to get raped,” campaign momentum. employed at the Naval Air Station in “It’s a short film, about 20 min- Corsie said. “Parents are more con- “We are finished shooting, but Alameda, California. They moved to utes, really about the conversations cerned that their daughters may be we are still editing and hoping to be Dublin, California in 1971 to raise their family. Lucy was employed at the Xerox Corporation in Fremont, that we need to be having,” she sexually assaulted than that their done next week,” Corsie said. “We California. Upon retirement, Lucy enjoyed living at “The Gardens added. “It’s about Jillian’s journey to sons will be the assaulters.” have everyone lined up and waiting at Ironwood” A Retirement Community in Pleasanton, California. confront the system that failed her.” As colleges try to deal with the — but we need to pay them.” She loved her shopping, having lunch with close friends Tricia and The title “Second Assault” does problem, they often attribute it to They are also submitting the Marilyn, taking long road trips with family, and watching her Great not just apply to what happened alcohol. documentary to festivals, which Grandchildren play sports. She also loved spending time with the to Corsie when she reported the “Alcohol certainly is a risk fac- takes money. family dog Cody, because she was such a pet lover, Lucy always made assault, they noted. It refers to the tor, but it is not the cause,” Rosner “This is a passion project. Both of time for the neighbor’s pets, and loved to doggy-sit for friends. Lucy will be remembered for her wonderful laugh and smile, fact people in general don’t know said. “When a college says this is us work full-time — this is a night enjoying her favorite “Chinese Food” whenever she could, and her how to provide support in such the problem, they are completely and weekend job,” Corsie said. love for her family and friends. During special occasions, Lucy would situations. missing the point and not taking Corsie is lead editor at TBWA/ always make the family members their favorite foods, such as Lumpia, “A barely 18-year-old girl doesn’t responsibility.” Chiat Day, and Rosner is a docu- Adobo, her famous Potato Salad, and the Chili Colorado with her know how to talk about it,” Corsie The film addresses the question mentary development producer at special Spanish Rice, everyone loved. She was such a beautiful person, said. “I didn’t want to deal with it.” of what survivor justice looks like. RYOT Films, both in Los Angeles. and I am so proud to have her as my Mother. Speaking for family members and friends, Lucy will forever be missed but never forgotten. Rosner said the film is about Rosner points out that a student is The two have started a production A special thank you to Family Members and Lucy’s Friends who consent, which should be taught as more likely to be expelled for pla- company called Solidarity Films reached out and provided such love and support. part of masculinity, and about con- giarism than for raping someone. (wearesolidarityfilms.com) to tell Memorial Services for Lucy Childers will be held on Saturday versations that haven’t taken place. A year after they began “Second authentic stories about women. December 2, 2017 at Mountain View Cemetery, located at 5000 “Within Jillian’s experience is that Assault,” the topic is being ex- “I know it was a long time ago, Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, Ca. 94611. Services to begin at 12:00pm. of many survivors — people don’t plored even more, with the claims but through this film I’ve found Reception to follow at the Tower Chapel on the grounds. *Please sign believe you,” Rosner said. “Myths against movie mogul Harvey healing I didn’t know I needed,” Online Guestbook at www.mountainviewcemetery.org Any Donations can be made in Lucy Childers honor at your local or of false reporting — it’s built into Weinstein and other Hollywood Corsie said. favorite Pet Rescue Association. our culture to not believe women. figures. See the trailer at their crowd- PAID OBITUARY This makes it so hard for survivors “It’s the story of tens of thou- funding site: www.seedandspark. to come out. Society doesn’t tell us sands of survivors that happens com/fund/secondassault#story. Q Page 10 • November 10, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Clark Gunson Community Pulse March 22, 1941 – October 31, 2017 Clark Theodore Gunson, 76, resident of St. George, Utah crashed into her car at the Hopyard Garcia Zarate, the man charged with since 2016, formerly a resident Road and Owens Drive intersec- second-degree murder in the fatal POLICE BULLETIN of Pleasanton, California tion. And before that in June 2016, shooting of Pleasanton native Kate for 47 years, passed away on 72-year-old Pleasanton resident Gail Steinle on San Francisco’s Pier 14 PPD gets grant for October 31, 2017, at Autumn Turner was killed after colliding more than two years ago. traffic enforcement, Park Assisted Living Home in with a car while she was riding her Attorneys for Garcia Zarate, a Washington, Utah. crash prevention bike at the intersection where Stan- 45-year-old homeless Mexican citi- Clark was born on March The Pleasanton Police Depart- ley Boulevard crosses Valley/Bernal zen who was arrested around an 22, 1941, at Monterey Park, ment has been awarded a grant for avenues. hour after the July 1, 2015 shooting California, the youngest of a year-long special enforcement and based on witness descriptions, are In other news four children of John Theodore awareness program geared at pre- not contesting that he fired the shot Gunson and Ethel Louise venting traffic-related injuries and • Dublin police arrested a 15-year- that killed Steinle. Wilde Gunson. deaths. old Dublin High School student in Instead, they presented a series of Clark attended El Monte High School where he led the The California Office of Traffic connection with an assault of another expert witnesses this week to bolster Lions to two league championships in 1958 and 1959. He Safety has granted the department student that occurred at the school their argument that the shooting attended Mt. San Antonio College in Pomona for two years $66,800 for the endeavor, Pleasan- last month, a case that has ties to last was an accident that occurred after where he was the MVP in 1961. He also played at Cal State ton police announced last week. week’s bomb threat reported at the Garcia Zarate found and picked up a Fullerton for two years. “Unsafe behaviors account for school, police said last Friday. gun that had been stolen from a U.S. Clark attended Brigham Young University where he met 94% of traffic crashes,” OTS direc- Police have not released the iden- Bureau of Land Management ranger his wife Joanne Elizabeth Rounds. They were married in the tor Rhonda Craft said. “This grant tity of the student arrested. several days earlier. Oakland, California, Temple on July 27, 1967. He finished his emphasizes the two most effective The arrest stemmed from an in- Defense attorneys used testimony degree in Accounting at San Jose State in 1968. ways to change behaviors — educa- vestigation into the assault of a from video and forensic experts Clark began his professional career as an accountant for tion and enforcement.” 14-year-old female student that oc- in their attempt to show the shot, Price Waterhouse in San Jose, California, in 1968. He worked Enforcement actions that the curred on Oct. 23. The student ar- which ricocheted off the ground be- as a CPA for more than 35 years, retiring as a partner with grant will fund include DUI satura- rested is male. fore striking Steinle, was accidental. Armanino McKenna. tion patrols; bicycle, pedestrian and Police said the 15-year-old and The prosecution argues Garcia Clark served in the Alaska-Canadian Mission for the motorcycle safety enforcement; dis- the 14-year-old were engaged in a Zarate intentionally fired the gun in Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1963 tracted driving enforcement; speed, fight stemming from a racial slur the direction of Steinle or the crowd to 1965. He considered his mission one of his greatest red light and stop sign enforcement made by another student. around her that evening. accomplishments. He served in many leadership positions and checking child safety seats and The female student started the Steinle’s shooting triggered a na- in his church, including bishopric counselor, high council seat belts. fight. The male student was ar- tional furor over San Francisco’s member, stake presidency counselor, young men’s president After falling to a 10-year low in rested, processed and released to Sanctuary City policies after it was and bishop of the Pleasanton 2nd Ward. He is remembered 2010, the number of traffic fatalities his parents, who declined to press learned that Garcia Zarate, an un- as the “Book of Mormon Bishop” because of his fervent has risen nearly 17% statewide, with charges against the female student. documented immigrant with a testimony of its Christ-centered teaching. Clark was 3,429 deaths in 2015, according to On Nov. 2, a 20-year-old former history of deportations and drug especially grateful for his opportunity to work with the a statement from Pleasanton police. Dublin High School student was charges, had been released from San youth, they responded with admiration by nicknaming him, “This grant funding will provide arrested for allegedly threatening to Francisco jail several months earlier “Hero”. opportunities to combat these is- blow up the school because she was without notice to federal immigra- Clark loved Pleasanton and served the community much sues and other devastating problems upset about a social media article tion authorities. of his life. He helped establish Pleasanton’s reputation for such as speeding and collisions in she saw about the assault. Defense testimony continued as outstanding schools by serving on the school board 15 years, heavily traversed intersections,” Sgt. The arrested woman told police the Weekly went to press Wednes- including 1 year as president. As a member of the school Benjamin Sarasua said. she called in the bomb threat to the day. Defense attorneys have said board, Clark had numerous accomplishments. For example, Since 2016 there have been two school because she was upset about they expect to wrap up their case he helped create the Pleasanton United School District. He fatalities on city streets. how the investigation into the inci- this week, with closing arguments assisted with a mutually beneficial collaboration between In April, Pleasanton Middle dent was being handled. expected to take place next week. Q the City of Pleasanton and the school board to build a double School teacher Carla Boerman, 61, • The defense opened its case —Pleasanton Weekly staff and gym at Harvest Park Middle School and Pleasanton Middle died after an oncoming Toyota Rav 4 this week in the trial of Jose Ines Bay City News Service School which helped accommodate sports to larger numbers of local children and adults. As a school board member Clark POLICE REPORT was honored to hand each of his 5 children their diploma as they graduated from high school. The Pleasanton Police Department made DUI Q 9:51 a.m., 4500 block of Rosewood When he wasn’t providing service to the Lord, his family the following information available. Drive; theft of bicycle Q 2:02 a.m. on the 3000 block of or his community, Clark liked to jog and would even do Nov. 5 Hopyard Road Q 10:10 a.m., 2300 block of Santa Rita Drug violation Road; theft from auto so while delivering the morning newspaper. In spite of his Theft Q 2:20 p.m. on the 5200 block of Q 12:22 p.m. on the 300 block of East busy schedule, he almost never missed one of his children’s Q 2:51 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge Hopyard Road Angela Street sporting events or performances and enjoyed watching Mall Road; shoplifting Rape Q 1:14 p.m. on the 4500 block of them. This joy of sharing in life’s activities continued with Q 5:41 p.m., 6700 block of Bernal Rosewood Drive Q 1:46 p.m. on Valley Avenue his grandchildren. He made this a priority. He spoke to Avenue; shoplifting Q 4:13 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge Q 6:11 p.m. on the 1400 block of Nov. 3 Mall Road; theft from auto them often on the phone and attended as many games and Stoneridge Mall Road Theft Q 8:38 p.m., 1000 block of Stoneridge activities as possible. Q 7:36 p.m., 1400 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; theft from auto Clark is survived by his wife Joanne Rounds Gunson; his Mall Road; shoplifting Q 3:21 p.m., 4500 block of Chabot Drive; theft from auto Embezzlement sons Clark Theodore Gunson Jr. (Angela Sasser) Meridian, Vandalism Q 2:23 p.m. on the 5700 block of Q 5:26 p.m., 4500 block of Rosewood ID, Brent David Gunson (Ashley) Henderson, NV, Matthew Q 11:08 a.m. on the 4700 block of Drive; theft of bicycle Johnson Drive Herrin Way John Gunson (Rachel) Gilbert, AZ, Erik Glenn Gunson Q 9:23 p.m., 3300 block of Dennis Nov. 1 Alcohol violation Drive; theft of bicycle (Mary) Pleasanton, CA, and his daughter Jill Marie Gunson Assault/battery Q 6:22 p.m. on the 4100 block of Fraud Schmidt (Mike) Gilbert, AZ; and his 21 grandchildren; his Alvarado Street Q 10:03 p.m. on the 6700 block of Q 11:35 a.m. on Deer Oaks Court sister Shirley Horn of Bountiful, UT and his brother Roger Fraud Santa Rita Road Q 2:34 p.m. on the 4400 block of Theft Gunson of Santa Clarita, CA. Q 8:55 a.m. on the 6200 block of Clovewood Lane Alvord Way Q 3:24 p.m., 1400 block of Stoneridge Clark loved the Lord and his family. His family was his Vandalism Mall Road; theft from auto greatest gift. The family is thankful for everything he did Q 10:08 a.m. on the 4800 block of Nov. 4 Q 3:58 p.m., 1000 block of Stoneridge Bernal Avenue for them—for all the times he was by their sides helping Alcohol violation Mall Road; theft from auto Drug violation and supporting them, celebrating their successes, and Q 10:41 a.m. on the 3100 block of Q 6:26 p.m., 1400 block of Stoneridge Santa Rita Road Q 7:48 a.m. on the 4200 block of First Mall Road; shoplifting understanding their problems. They are thankful for his Street Theft Q 6:32 p.m., 3000 block of Bernal teaching them by example and for his sense of humor. Avenue; auto theft Q 1:36 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge Nov. 2 They are especially thankful for all the sacrifices made on Mall Road; shoplifting Theft Domestic battery their behalf. He will be missed and his legacy will never be Q 2:03 p.m., 7000 block of Johnson Q 7:57 a.m., 3100 block of Joanne Q 5:55 p.m. on Vineyard Avenue forgotten. Drive; theft from auto Circle; theft from auto Q 6:10 p.m. at Old Vineyard and PAID OBITUARY Q 5:06 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge Q 9:25 a.m., 2300 block of Santa Rita Vineyard avenues Mall Road; shoplifting Road; theft from auto Pleasanton Weekly • November 10, 2017 • Page 11 Veterans Day in Pleasanton

Downtown parade ushers in annual commemoration of former military members

STORY BY JEREMY WALSH | PHOTOS BY MIKE SEDLAK his weekend marks a time for contributions of military medics. special recognition of men Retired Army Brigadier Gen. Jerry T and women who served in Griffin, a Bronze Star recipient who the United States military, with gov- served as a medic and later became ernment agencies, schools and other a doctor and commanded a com- institutions honoring Veterans Day bat support hospital, was the parade today ahead of the official holiday grand marshal. date on Saturday. And the ceremony later that after- Pleasanton kicked off the commem- noon included special recognition oration early, as usual, by hosting the for Army Spec. Jameson L. Lindskog, 21st annual Tri-Valley Veterans Day a medic from Pleasanton, who was Parade and Ceremony last Sunday. killed in action in support of Opera- Several thousand residents lined tion Enduring Freedom. The post- Main Street to watch as hundreds parade speaker was Command Sgt. of veterans, active service members, Maj. Blaine J. Huston from Camp elected officials, local organizations Parks in Dublin. and others marched through down- Considered the largest observance town that afternoon. The parade is in Northern California, the downtown always held in advance of the actual event last weekend featured military holiday so veterans and civic leaders and veteran colorguards, horses, mili- can represent Pleasanton in other cel- tary vehicles and veterans from Af- ebrations on Veterans Day itself. ghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, Korea and The official holiday, of course, is even World War II. Nov. 11 — in recognition of Nov. 11, Also among the 100-plus parade 1918 when the armistice in Germany entrants were the Alameda County went into effect to mark the end of Sheriff’s Posse, Girl Scout and Boy major fighting in World War I. Scout troops, marching bands and First observed as Armistice Day, the local veterans support organizations holiday was renamed Veterans Day such as California Gold Star Fami- in 1954 as a day to commemorate lies, Blue Star Moms and Sentinels all U.S. Armed Forces veterans — in of Freedom. contrast to Memorial Day, which spe- Pleasanton’s annual Veterans Day cifically honors military members who showcase was organized and hosted Top left: The 21st annual Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony died during their service. by American Legion Post 237, Veter- last Sunday featured more than 100 entrants, including the Alameda County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse. Middle left: City Councilwomen Karla The Pleasanton parade Sunday, ans of Foreign Wars Post 6298, and Brown and Kathy Narum wave to the downtown crowd. Bottom left: which served to honor all veter- the Maj. Gen. William F. Dean Chapter The Foothill High School marching band was among the performers. ans, paid special recognition to the of the Association of the U.S. Army. Q

Page 12 • November 10, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Recording ‘unique time in history’ Woman on mission to document veterans’ stories

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI “When we move here, we downsize and some ne by one, Kate Kelly is getting to know have gone back to their kids to say they need the veterans in her Stoneridge Creek this and they need that. Our binders are getting O senior community as she records their beefier and beefier,” Kelly said. stories and their unique part in history. Two of the soldiers had extensive photo collec- “I went to the very first Veterans Day celebra- tions taken in the field. tion here in 2015,” Kelly said, recalling that the “One wrote up his memoirs and put his organizer called on veterans from each branch of photographs in. It is wonderful historical data,” the service to be recognized. Kelly said. “I thought, ‘That’s an awful lot of people,’” She has found that many suffer physical ail- Kelly said. ments from their wartime experiences, such as She found out that 20% of the Stoneridge foot problems due to frostbite on the European Creek population of nearly 600 has served in the front. military. “Their memories are razor sharp when it comes Kelly, whose father was a career Navy officer, to their wartime experiences,” Kelly said. “I have felt an immediate interest in talking to these vet- heard about the 442nd infantry regiment, those erans and hearing their stories. She also wanted incredibly brave Japanese Americans who fought to record their experiences before it was too late, when their parents and their brothers and sisters noting that 1,000 World War II veterans die were interned. They came home the most deco- each day. rated unit — that really sticks with you.” The Stoneridge Creek activities department She has more than 100 stories now — approxi- had resident questionnaires that included military mately 34 from World War II; 34, Korean War; service, which gave her a starting point. 20, the Cold War; and 20, Vietnam. Two women “I started making a list and calling them,” Kelly are in the mix, including Peg Crystal, a 95-year- said. “When I realized it was going to be a big old who served in the Navy teaching instrument project, I asked for volunteers and a handful of procedures to American, British and French pilots people came forward.” during World War II. She dubbed the endeavor “Stoneridge Creek “Those are just the people we knew about,” Served” and developed guidelines for the inter- Kelly said. “Now we will make a push to find views. The questionnaire includes information more of them.” about the era — popular movies and music, and She looks for veterans at the Stoneridge Creek remembering clothing, cars, appliances and any- celebrations each Fourth of July and Veterans Day. Clockwise from top center: thing else happening at the time. “I always make a pitch. I say, ‘We will go easier Colorguards representing various “Some of the veterans are very forthcoming. on you if you turn yourself in now,’” she said with military branches and organizations Others we have to really work to get their stories. a laugh. “Sometimes neighbors turn them in. We marched during the parade down Some have declined to be interviewed — some- have a very robust snitch program here.” Main Street last weekend. Navy Sea times there are painful memories,” Kelly said. At those celebrations, veterans are always Cadets Gavin Cameron and Sameer “Some feel they didn’t do anything — they recognized and some are presented with Quilts Ramakrishna salute an oncoming weren’t shot at. I say, if it hadn’t been for all, we of Valor. colorguard. Crowds lined both wouldn’t have had any. We needed every person “This has morphed into a partnership with the sides of Main Street for the annual parade. The parade grand marshal — to dig the ditch, to order the food, to take care Stoneridge Creek Quilt Club and the Amador was retired Army Brigadier Gen. Jerry of the tanks and the airplanes,” she continued. Valley Quilts of Valor Club,” Kelly said. “On Nov. Griffin, a military medic and doctor. “I tell them, ‘You occupy a unique time in his- 11, 16 Quilts of Valor will be given. These quilts This Jeep was among the military tory. You have your own take on what the world are amazing textile works of art, and each one is vehicles featured in the procession. was like at that time.’ It gives them a different feel a labor of love.” for who they are in this world.” Kelly, a former teacher and business owner She usually meets three times with each who lived in Dublin before moving to Stoneridge veteran. Some will say they have never before Creek, said this legacy project has been a learn- talked to anyone about their war experiences. ing experience for her and her husband, Kevin, One wife was fascinated to hear her husband’s whose fathers served in World War II and Korea. stories for the first time. “I can’t tell you how amazing it has been for us “The wives are so good on dates so we get to do the research. They mention a battle, and we the wives involved,” Kelly said. “For the first look it up,” she said. “They are very generous to meeting, we go and talk and follow the form. give us their stories.” Q Then we go home and try to make sense of it, look at the timeline and figure out the gaps.” Each veteran’s story takes six to eight hours, Kelly estimated. “We let them read them and check them,” she said. “Some ask for copies and put it in their Christmas card. One sent it to a high school reunion.” The stories and memo- rabilia collected so far fill six large binders, which are in the Stoneridge Creek library. Photos, discharge papers and even letters from U.S. presidents ac- STONERIDGE CREEK company the histories that Kate Kelly has gathered enough information from veterans to fill six large Kelly has assembled. binders, kept in the Stoneridge Creek library.

Pleasanton Weekly • November 10, 2017 • Page 13 Tri-Valley Hero Innovation

JASMINE STEELE Life-saving information

BY ERIKA ALVERO When Jasmine Steele was 2 years old, she bit into her first — and last — peanut butter sandwich. Her last, because right after she took a bite, her lips swelled up and she struggled to swallow. She was rushed to the hospital, where it was determined that a nut allergy had caused her to experience anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reac- tion. After that, her parents cleared out all nuts from their Danville home — except for almonds, the only nut Steele can eat. Steele, now 17 and a senior at San Ramon Valley High, has never returned to the emergency room for anaphylaxis. “My parents have been very good about it,” she said. “But I know how important that is because there are a lot of people in my family with nut allergies ... and they’ve had many more emergencies.” All these close-to-home experiences served as the inspira- tion for Steele’s “Allergy Blast” app, for which she won last year’s Congressional App Challenge for California’s 11th District. Growing up, averting accidental allergen-exposure emer- gencies required careful focus on her parents’ part. Her mom Julie had multiple versions of a document that she would give to people for overnight stays, field trips and play dates. “She basically had a Word document that had a photo of me, my name, all this information about my allergies, a bunch of emergency contacts, details about what my medication was, what the dosage was and where it could ERIKA ALVERO be found, in my backpack, in the nurse’s office,” Steele said. Danville teen Jasmine Steele spent six months developing “Allergy Blast,” an app which allows users to save allergies, medications and “Her number and even a doctor’s number, and other (con- emergency contacts and quickly send the info to people who might need to know. tacts for) emergencies. It was very thorough.” From kindergarten through eighth grade, Steele attended But she was truly reeled into the cod- later, found out that she had won the chal- St. Isidore’s, a Catholic school in Danville that is entirely ing world by Scratch, a coding tool and ‘I was shocked ... lenge for local Congressman Mark DeSaul- peanut-free. community geared toward beginners. It nier’s district. On a less life-threatening front, another constant through- quickly became her favorite hobby, and I was overjoyed “I was shocked because I didn’t really out Steele’s life has been computers. Her dad works at she spent a lot of time for the next few expect to win ... I was overjoyed because Adobe Systems, and she has “always had that presence,” she years collaborating on projects within because that meant I that meant I got to go to D.C. and present said. the online community. got to go to D.C. and it to a congressman,” Steele said. After that, she started learning non- She presented her app at a science block-based programming languages present it.’ fair-like convention in Washington D.C. like Python. last April, alongside other winners from Hero FYI In high school, she decided she want- Jasmine Steele, around the country. SRVHS student Jasmine Steele has lived in Danville her entire ed to create her own app, one that In the future, Steele hopes to continue would solve a problem that personally working with computers. life. affected her. “Being at Pixar was really cool for me, Steele made the “Allergy Blast” app for An- “And that was the allergy problem,” Steele said. because that would be a dream career for me,” she said. droid phones, but her mom, who wanted After some brainstorming, in fall 2015 she began build- “Being able to create these cool worlds and stories and ing Allergy Blast through a program called App Inventor. characters that are all just 1s and 0s, but there’s so much to learn coding, adapted it to create an IOS Allergy Blast is, in a sense, based off her mother’s own docu- more at the same time.” Q version. mentation system: It allows users to save any information So far, 50-100 people have downloaded the regarding allergies, medications and emergency contacts, Android version and downloads for the IOS and then, with the press of a button, send an email or text to someone who might need to know. version are in the quadruple digits, Steele Users can also mark if they, or their children, have said. asthma. This feature is personal to Steele too — she and her Steele got her own booth at the San Ramon 15-year-old sister Jade are asthmatic. The app took her about six months to build over the Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair. course of her sophomore year, though, she said, her work She finished submitting all her college apps was somewhat intermittent as she had to balance it with last week. school. In May 2016, Allergy Blast made its way to app stores. The Tri-Valley Heroes award ceremony last Steele found out about the Congressional App Chal- month was the first event outside the house lenge during a coding summer immersion program at Pixar that Steele’s grandfather was able to attend between her sophomore and junior years. The challenge, after his heart nearly gave out last holiday initiated in 2013, allows high school students in participat- ing districts nationwide to submit apps they created, with season. “My grandpa is really one of my role winning apps displayed in the U.S. Capitol and featured on models and my hero,” Steele said. “He’s al- the House of Representatives website. ERIKA ALVERO After presenting at the SRV Emergency Preparedness Fair last ways impressed on the family, ‘be kind and “I thought, well, I made an app, so I’ll just enter it,” Steele said. year, Steele saw a sharp increase in downloads of her free “Allergy be good people above all.’” She submitted Allergy Blast last November, and a month Blast” app. Page 14 • November 10, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Tri-Valley Hero Environmental Stewardship

JILL BUCK Keeping it green

BY JULIA BROWN 1.5 million students and teachers currently in registered Go It all started with a mom on a mission. Green schools. In 2002, Jill Buck was raising her young children in Pleas- The nonprofit’s two goals are to conserve natural resources anton and serving as a parent-teacher association president for future generations and protect children’s health from en- when she became disheartened over a lack of environmental vironmental pollutants. education resources at Walnut Grove Elementary where her “It’s true that the Go Green Initiative is an environmental edu- older daughter was attending school. cation program, but at its heart it’s a child advocacy program,” A former Navy officer whose job entailed educating fellow Buck said. “It’s less about spotted owls and polar bears — but I officers about then-new recycling mandates across the federal love those things — and more about what’s best for children.” government, Buck was surprised to find the practice missing Over 15 years after founding Go Green Initiative, Buck from her daughter’s school. continues to work on broadening its reach. At the beginning “The main thing I felt was such a glaring deficiency was the of 2016 she started a new program called Local Leaders of the lack of recycling,” Buck, 48, said in a recent interview. “We were 21st Century, piloting it at Amador Valley High with the help teaching 18-year-old sailors to do it and it was beyond me why we of social studies teacher Brian Ladd. weren’t teaching elementary school students to do it at the time.” The concept? Teach high-schoolers about local energy, Finding a dearth of existing environmental education pro- water, food and waste systems and bring in relevant guest grams for youth, Buck started Go Green Initiative, a nonprofit speakers from the community to enable students to enact headquartered on Valley Avenue that provides training and re- change themselves. sources for schools to help them evaluate their environmental The Amador students found an environmental initiative to MIKE SEDLAK footprint and create a culture of conservation and stewardship. work on right away. Jill Buck, a Navy veteran and Pleasanton resident since 1999, Since being piloted at Walnut Grove, Go Green Initiative’s In January 2016, the city of Pleasanton began implement- founded the nonprofit Go Green Initiative 15 years ago. reach has grown to all 50 states and 73 countries, with over ing an ordinance that requires entities that generate a lot of food scraps — like grocery stores and restaurants — to sort As club adviser, Buck is on the Amador campus every compostables separately from their trash. Wednesday working with the Local Leaders. Besides provid- Hero FYI The Local Leaders took it upon themselves to go out and ing the curriculum, she also arranges guest speakers and field educate community members about the new policy, giving a trips to places like the Diablo Canyon Power Plant and the Jill Buck’s mantra: “It’s not enough to pre- presentation at a Pleasanton school board meeting and at an Vasco Road Landfill. pare our children for the future. We must informational meeting for businesses that was hosted by the city. “I love to be around the kids when they’re starting to prepare the future for our children.” With a significantly larger club this school year — 124 understand their impact on the environment,” Buck said. “I members, up from 50 last year — students continue inter- took 15 high school students on a tour of the Zone 7 facili- She moved to Pleasanton in 1999 with her acting with school district administrators to push for full ties ... They were asking really great questions and were really husband, Mark. They have three children compliance with the ordinance. excited about what they were seeing. I never get tired of the who attended Walnut Grove, Harvest Park “That’s an ongoing focus because the kids are really inter- thrill of being around that process.” and Amador Valley — Katie, 25, Andy, 20 ested in their campus and recycling and separating organics,” Recently Buck has been spending evenings and weekends and Mandy, 18. Buck said. doing homework of her own — she’s finishing a master’s degree in education with a specialty in online teaching and learning. Buck has been a speaker at conferences and Buck will put her degree to use immediately next year to conventions worldwide, including the Global launch the Go Green Initiative Academy, a free online program Green Business Summit in China. that will offer classes for all different age groups and for certain school officials, such as custodians and principals. She hosts Go Green Radio, a weekly program “A lot of training I do for schools across the country and world on the country’s largest online talk radio sta- happens in some electronic fashion or face-to-face, but we could tion, www.VoiceAmerica.com. be much more efficient and reach more people if we were to cre- ate the Khan Academy of environmental education,” she said. While stationed at the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Buck added she believes the new program will “create Training Center in San Diego, she served as community between our students.” the legal, physical security, admin and com- “They might live in Malaysia or Maine and anywhere in be- mand inspection officer, as well as a damage MANDY BUCK tween, but they’ll be taking courses together and collaborating As adviser for Local Leaders of the 21st Century, Buck (far right) online and sharing ideas worldwide,” she said. “It’s going to be control instructor. arranges guest speakers and field trips for AVHS students, like to pretty revolutionary.” Q the Vasco Road Landfill.

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Pleasanton Weekly • November 10, 2017 • Page 15 Opinion GUEST OPINION Pleasanton BY MAYOR JERRY THORNE Weekly

How to deal with new state housing laws PUBLISHER Gina Channell, Ext. 119 On Sept. 29, Gov. Jerry Brown development and associated traffic number of affordable housing units to ensure our infrastructure needs signed into law 15 bills addressing impacts and overwhelmingly want each jurisdiction must accommo- keep pace with any new develop- EDITORIAL California’s housing shortage. to retain our small-town character. date. For the 2023 RHNA cycle, ment. And our planning efforts Editor By streamlin- How do we manage this paradox? we could specify new housing be with the school district are keeping Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 118 ing the approval To ensure state and regional plan- built only where transit, bike and us on track for when we will need Tri Valley Life Editor process for de- ning efforts don’t redefine our small- pedestrian infrastructure exists; for to build another school. Dolores Fox Ciardelli velopment appli- town character, the following pillars example, near BART stations. We know from past experience Editor Emeritus cations, encour- should frame our housing policy. Sustain strong design and that we must adhere to state hous- Jeb Bing aging sustainable Growth Management Ordi- development standards: Strong ing mandates, and yet we must also Staff Reporters housing districts nance: Our current ordinance standards ensure that design guide- do everything we can to control Erika Alvero, Ext. 111 through zoning limits us to 235 residential units lines maintain our look and feel. our housing decisions in our own Julia Brown, Ext. 121 incentive pay- annually. We must adhere to this Strengthen local Affordable community. Mayor Contributors ments, increas- Jerry Thorne but need to think creatively about Housing Ordinance: We should With this framework and proac- ing and enforc- workforce and elderly housing strengthen our current ordinance so tive planning in advance of any Tim Hunt, Cathy Jetter, Dennis ing housing element requirements, within the confines of growth that affordable housing is built with new housing requirements, I am Miller (sports), Mike Sedlak, placing a bond on next year’s ballot management. all new multi-family housing. Often, confident we will be able to ad- Jenny Lyness, Nancy Lewis for more veteran and affordable Encourage accessory dwell- developers choose to pay in-lieu fees dress the housing shortage and ART & PRODUCTION housing funding, and making it ing units: To protect single-family instead of building affordable units, demonstrate to our residents and Marketing and Creative Director easier for homeowners to construct neighborhoods from higher-density and we can strike a better balance. the region why we call ourselves Shannon Corey second or accessory dwelling units, developments, we can encourage We recently tasked the Planning and the “City of Planned Progress.” Q Design and Production Manager every city will be impacted. accessory dwelling units to provide Housing commissions to jointly ad- Editor’s note: Jerry Thorne is completing Kristin Brown his third two-year term as mayor of We have a paradox in Pleasanton. our kids and grandparents with dress these issues soon. Designers In a recent community satis- compact and affordable places to Ensure infrastructure needs: Pleasanton after serving seven years on Linda Atilano, Rosanna Kuruppu, faction survey, 61% of residents live. Development impact fees provide the City Council. A retired corporate Paul Llewellyn, Talia Nakhjiri, stated that providing affordable Plan future development near resources for infrastructure — executive with more than 40 years in housing for working families is im- transit stations: The state-man- transportation, schools, water — the private sector, he also served for 10 Doug Young portant; yet, an equal amount are dated Regional Housing Needs Al- and haven’t been adjusted since years on the city’s Parks and Recreation ADVERTISING also concerned about the pace of location (RHNA) identifies the total 1998. We should update these fees Commission. 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Page 16 • November 10, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Sports PLEASANTON Sponsoredpy by Hope 100 Golf Marathon PREPS 29 golfers play all day to raise money for Hope Hospice BY JEREMY WALSH BY DENNIS MILLER 484-0789 vicsallstar.com A group of 29 golfers spent perhaps their longest day on the course last month — all in support of a worthy cause close to their Foothill volleyball hearts. The golfers each played 100 making postseason run holes that day at Castlewood Country Club’s Valley Course as Dons, Falcons open football playoffs this weekend part of the annual Hope 100 Golf Marathon, a fundraiser for local nonprofit Hope Hospice that is designed as a strenuous outing to symbolize the challenges patients and families face at the end of life. GREG STARNES PHOTOGRAPHY This year’s golf marathon raised The Hope 100 Golf Marathon raised more than $88,000 for Hope Hospice. more than $88,000, with net proceeds helping Hope Hospice The golf marathon was founded continue working with hundreds provide end-of-life care for local three years ago, originally held in of families in need,” Hope Hos- residents and their families as well remembrance of former Castle- pice CEO Bob Boehm said. “Be- as grief support and community wood golf pro Piper Wagner, who cause we are a nonprofit agency, education in the Tri-Valley. died in August 2014 at age 45 funds raised through donations “I am thrilled by the number of following a battle with lung can- go right back into the community people who participated in this cer. She received care from Hope in the form of hospice care and event,” said Kathleen Berriatua, Hospice before her death. individualized services.” Hope Hospice board member and The event has raised nearly To learn more about the play- MIKE SEDLAK Falcons Andreea Padurarur (9) and Maddy Ward (13) put up a double block event chair. “This year, 22 men $300,000 for Hope Hospice since ers, their stories, their fundraising to stop a Dublin attack during the final minutes of the fourth set. and seven women took the chal- it began. achievements, sponsor recogni- lenge to golf 100 holes in one day, “We rely on the support of tion and the event overall, visit The Foothill girls volleyball team at 7 p.m. If the Falcons advance, they and they exceeded our fundraising individuals, groups, businesses Hope100GolfMarathon.com. Q stormed into the North Coast Section will likely get a shot at redemption expectations.” and corporate leaders to help us semifinals with two wins last week. against a San Leandro team that beat In the first round, the Falcons Foothill in the season opener. swept Berkeley 25-16, 25-18, 25-16 Foothill’s three-year starting quar- ‘Soccer Sisters’ to advance to the quarterfinals on terback Ben Wooldridge, who is Nov. 4. There, Foothill faced a tough headed to Fresno State, was injured Livermore team offers support to peers from Santa Rosa Dublin team that the Falcons had in the first quarter of that loss to San BY JEREMY WALSH After learning many of their Santa by the blazes, Fusion officials said. battled in close matches during the Leandro. A group of Tri-Valley girls joined Rosa peers were personally impact- The Livermore business commu- regular season. Water polo with their parents and the local ed by the wildfires, the Fusion girls nity also chipped in, helping the This time, the Falcons dropped community last month in the and parents mounted a flash fund- families enjoy a breakfast spread the first set but roared back to take The Foothill boys lost to Acalanes hopes of lifting the spirits of fel- raising campaign that ended up net- with goodies donated by Casa Oro- the next three to win the match 18- 22-7 on Nov. 1 in the NCS playoffs low young soccer players facing ting enough money to buy a soccer zco, Donut Wheel, Noah’s Bagels 25, 25-20, 25-11, 25-16. to end their season. the aftermath of the devastating ball and gift card for each girl on the and Starbucks. Leading the way for the Falcons Playing well for Foothill were se- North Bay wildfires. Santa Rosa team, club officials said. “Although the circumstances in the win over Dublin were An- nior Matthew Dotson, scoring five The Livermore Fusion Soccer Inscribed on each soccer ball were extremely sad, you couldn’t dreea Paduraru with 15 kills, 10 digs, goals, with three of the assists by Club U13 Girls Maroon team recent- was the player’s name and “Soccer help but feel really good. There were nine service points and three blocks, junior Nathan Williams, who also ly hosted a makeup game against Sister,” the unofficial slogan for the lots of tears, and lots of laughter,” Emily Haskell (17 digs, six kills, six scored a goal. Senior Drake Southern competitors from the Santa Rosa occasion. Additional money was Fusion team manager Celeste Lewis service points) and Haley Roundtree scored the only other goal for Foot- United Soccer Club, but the day donated to the Santa Rosa club, said. “This is how good life can be with nine kills and four blocks. hill. Harrison Carter recorded 10 represented much more than what which in turn gave the funds to a when people come together to help The Falcons were set to take on saves, an assist and one steal. happened on the field. family that was hit especially hard each other.” Q Monte Vista in the semifinals on The 2017 season was a success Wednesday evening, after the Week- for the Falcons, making the section ly went to press. championships for the fourth year in Dublin — the 12th seed — had a row in the strong EBAL league. The advanced to the second round by Falcons finished 6-3 in league and upsetting Amador Valley in five sets: 14-10 overall. 17-25, 25-21, 25-22, 16-25, 15-10. On the season, scoring for Foothill Football was deep and well spread with Dot- son (83 goals), Williams (46 goals), The regular season ended with a Southern (30 goals), junior Ryan Foothill 40-13 win over Amador last Weiglein (24 goals), junior Dylan Friday, but both teams advanced to Weiglein (22 goals) and senior Dylan the NCS playoffs and will host games Pottgieser (19 goals). in the first round. The Foothill boys junior varsity Amador — the No. 7 seed — will also made excellent strides this sea- open the tournament at home to- son. The Falcons went 8-13 in the night playing host to Deer Valley in tough EBAL, but they showed signs a 7 p.m. game. If the Dons can get a of improvement throughout the year. win in the first round, they will go on Leading the scoring for Foothill the road to play at Freedom, the No. were freshman Eugene Kruger (50 2 seed. goals), sophomore Sanjay Menon (27 FUSION Foothill is the No. 5 seed and will goals) and sophomore Jesse Good- U13 Livermore Fusion and Santa Rosa United soccer teams recently played a special makeup game in the wake of the host James Logan on Saturday night man (21 goals). Q wildfires that devastated parts of Sonoma County.

Pleasanton Weekly • November 10, 2017 • Page 17 Take Us Along To submit your “Take Us Along” entry, email your photograph to [email protected]. Be sure to identify who is in the photo (names listed from left to right), the location, the date and any relevant details about where you took your Weekly.

Sights, cities and cinema: June Wong and Steve Bonham visited New Zealand’s North and South Islands on a recent trip. The Wellington Airport featured the eagles and the character Gandalf from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” movie series. The films showcased the spectacular scenery of the country and have generated an enormous amount of publicity and have inspired tourism. June and Steve were no exception, visiting a number of movie- related filming locations during their trip, along with other natural sights and cities.

What a sight: Margie and Carl Britto of Pleasanton took the Pleasanton Weekly to Thingvellir, Iceland, a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage site. Viking settlers established the first democratic Parliament in this unique outdoor location in AD930. At the Capitol: Pleasanton residents Dave and Anna Mortara enjoyed Memorial Day week in Washington, D.C. with their daughter Robin and her best friend Edith, who took the picture. Drumming up a win: Amador Valley High School’s Winter Percussion took their copies of the Pleasanton Weekly along to help them celebrate their first place win at WGI Pasadena Regionals last February.

Spring trek: Warmer weather awaited and adventure abounded in the Palm Springs area where the Smith and Berberich families met up for a day trip at Joshua Tree National Park. Both families, Camping trip: The Ravazza, Huneke and Gaidos families of Pleasanton neighbors in Pleasanton for many years, made the trek south camped at Dillon Beach in Marin County. during the kids’ spring break. From left: Cody, Alec, Victoria and Zac Smith, and Grace, Joy and Steve Berberich.

Mayans, Mexico and more! The Logue family (from left: Paul, Amelia, Andrew, Ethan and Glaciers galore: Bruce Takens, Patricia Takens, Cindy Nielsen, Joel Gretchen) toured the Mayan pyramids of the Geldermann, Kenny Nielsen and Winnie Smith took a relaxing cruise out Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico in January. Behind The Eiffel Tower: The Jensen family (from left: Annalise, Bjorn, of San Francisco to Canada and Alaska. Here, they are standing in front them is the tallest of all the Mayan pyramids Erik, Sofie and Kristina) took an exciting trip to Paris, stopping of the Mendenhall Glacier. at Coba. here with the Weekly at the famed Eiffel Tower.

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part of the 5th Annual Business industry is coming together to raise Music and Entrepreneurship Speaker funds for the victims of the fires. PET OF THE WEEK Series. The event will be held at This walk around event will pair SHAMANIC DRUM CIRCLE Drumming 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, food and beverage at six stations will help you gain access to your Low-key Truffles in the Multi-Disciplinary Building — served throughout the event. inner guidance and learn to Lecture Hall, Room 2420, Las All proceeds will benefit Rebuild Truffles, the perfect decor color work with your helping spirits. Positas College, 3000 Campus Wine Country. Sunday, Nov. 12 for fall, is one of the female Presented by Ashleigh Pevey, a Hill Drive, Livermore. The series from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Sabio on cats living at the East County Shamanic healer, sessions are is free and open to the public. Main, 501 Main Street. 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Mean Girls/ Muir Health Outpatient Center, Contact Dublin Library 803-7252, Meet your Tri-Valley neighbors, this support group to explore Relationship Safety Workshop 5860 Owens Drive. Presentation 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. www. have fun and learn more about resources and generate problem Ages 10-16. Mom and Girls provided by LAS/HICAP. No-cost eventkeeper.com our beautiful community. Open solving ideas from 1-3 p.m., on Middle School Prep. See schedule sessions about Medicare to new and established residents the second Monday of every at: [email protected]. enrollment and benefits, geared of the Tri-Valley. Activities include month at Pleasanton Senior towards adults turning age 65. Talks & monthly coffees and lunches, day Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Get the Convenient after work hours, trips, games, book club, wine support you deserve at the Senior Fundraisers 7-8:30 p.m. Free on-site parking. Lectures club, shared interest groups, Support Program of the Tri-Valley. 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We have a youth and as a city of planned progress, AMADOR VALLEY QUILTERS Amador adult exchange program. resulting in a community that Valley Quilters will meet on Call 989-6882 or go to successfully integrates a thriving Saturday, Nov. 11, from 1:30- www.ptsca.org. residential population within a 4 p.m. at Pleasanton Middle ZONE 7 WATER AGENCY BOARD School, 5001 Case Avenue. robust business environment. MEETING Zone 7 Water Agency, Alexandra “Sondra” Von Burg Companies choose Pleasanton 100 North Canyons Parkway, will present the lecture “Telling for its competitive advantages Livermore. Wednesday, Nov. 15, Stories” as she showcases quilts as highlighted in our Pleasanton 7 p.m. Community members may inspired by the fairy tales and Economic Assets report. provide comment on any agenda world travels of her growing years. Committee meets on the third item, and may address the Board Guests are welcome. Thursday of the month at 7:30 about non-agenda items during a.m. Remillard Conference SCOUTING FOR FOOD Scouting each meeting’s Citizens Forum. Room, 3333 Busch Road. admin. for Food is the largest single- Agendas are posted at least 72 cityofpleasantonca.gov. day canned food drive in our hours prior to meetings. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO region. Scouts learn the values ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF AMADOR of citizenship and community VALLEY All ladies are invited to Exhibiting ‘Out Loud’ Community service by helping thousands of join this dedicated group of Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center is featuring families in need around the Bay volunteers, reaching out to those Oakland artist Lorrie Fink’s exhibit of botanic-inspired colorful oil Groups Area. Scouts distribute door in need in the Tri-Valley and abstracts, “Out Loud,” now through Dec. 16. “I paint with oils, MOM2MOM MEETINGS hangers on Saturday, Nov. 4, and Moms and having fun doing it. 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FREE Mae, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA to prvd Contracting began transacting business under the County Clerk of Alameda on Nov. 7, 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free app sftwr dvlpmnt srvcs or tch spport. fictitious business name listed herein 2017.(Pleasanton Weekly, Nov. 10, 17, 24 general circulation? Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care of. Apply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com, A NOTICE TO READERS: Oct. 19, 2017. Signature of Registrant: and Dec. 1, 2017. Call 1-800-731-5042 (Cal-SCAN) ref 66015 It is illegal for an unlicensed person Ethel Matshiya-Law, Owner. This state- Got an older car, boat or RV? Software Developer to perform contracting work on any ment was filed with the County Clerk of Just call Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Software Developer sought by Ellie project valued at $500.00 or more in Alameda on Oct. 19, 2017. (Pleasanton To place a Classified ad Humane Society. Call 1- 800-743-1482 Mae, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA to prvd labor and materials. State law also Weekly, Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 2017.) 925-600-0840 app sftwr dvlpmnt srvcs or tch spport. requires that contractors include (Cal-SCAN) Expedia Cruise Ship Centers in the Pleasanton Apply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com, their license numbers on all advertis- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ref 69913. ing. Check your contractor’s status Weekly File No.: 536526 PLACE AN AD Software Developer at www.cslb.ca.gov or 800-321-CSLB The following person doing business Software Developer sought by Ellie (2752). Unlicensed persons taking call 600-0840 as: Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, 4811 by E-MAIL at Mae, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA to prvd jobs that total less than $500.00 Hopyard Road, Suite G-6, Pleasanton, or visit us at app sftwr dvlpmnt srvcs or tch spport. must state in their advertisements CA 94588, Alameda County, is hereby [email protected] Apply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com, that they are not licensed by the registered by the following owner: Joe fogster.com ref 13972. Contractors State License Board. Page 20 • November 10, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS OPEN HOMES THIS WEEKEND HOME SALES This week’s data represents homes sold during 8232 Elgin Lane Coleman Trust to TLD Castro Valley Pleasanton Sept. 13-15. Investments for $640,000 3 BEDROOMS 4 BEDROOMS 3360 Maguire Way #316 Hom Trust to I. Khalid Pleasanton for $580,000 4455 East Castro Valley Boulevard $899,000 3658 Camelot Court $1,015,000 4683 Mangrove Drive #49 K. & K. Patel to W. Sun 1-4 Kristy Peixoto 251-2536 Sat/Sun 1-4 Katie Moe 216-9083 6331 Alvord Way P. & R. Zahuta to G. Shastry for $905,000 Yang for $760,000 1035 Sycamore Creek Way $1,938,889 480 Cabonia Court J. Kim to P. & G. Sharma for 10897 McPeak Lane M. John to H. Kang for 4 BEDROOMS Sun 2-4 Doug Buenz 785-7777 $1,390,000 $740,000 35600 Palomares Road $1,259,000 4713 Rimini Court S. Egorov to J. Rodriquez for Sun 1-3 Kristy Peixoto 251-2536 5 BEDROOMS 6092 Corte Calera L. Maxwell to D. Agarwal for $1,001,000 $842,000 4379 Campinia Place $2,155,000 3525 Helen Drive R. Roche to T. & S. Zurcher for 7300 Sheffield Lane S. Stettner to Zeng-Wu Livermore Fri 10:30-5 Sat/Sun 12-4 Leslie Faught 784-7979 $830,000 Trust for $725,000 3 BEDROOMS 8023 Golden Eagle Way $2,525,888 106 Mission Drive Miller Trust to K. Colon for 6831 Syrah Drive A. & R. Ahern to R. & K. Pethe Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties $535,000 for $1,222,500 2878 Kennedy Street Call for price 980-0273/519-8226 Sat/Sun 1-4 Lucy Ramos 984-1518 3288 Picadilly Court W. & C. Lewis to C. Lu for 8004 Via Zapata Dilks Trust to S. Myneni for 3720 Raboli Street $2,499,000 $1,260,000 $855,000 3009 Worthing Common Call for price Sun 1-4 Fabulous Properties 1507 Trimingham Drive F. Harms to N. Patil for Sat/Sun 1-4 Sherrill Cody 321-3296 980-0273/519-8226 $721,000 Livermore 4 BEDROOMS 6 BEDROOMS 1970 Valdosta Court D. Dunkley to C. Xu for 3160 Cabrillo Avenue T. Lamb to Martin Trust $958,000 for $675,000 5625 Arlene Way $998,000 866 Sunset Creek Lane $2,295,000 1323 Valley Avenue D. & A. Sharma to C. He for 1888 Cartier Drive R. & J. Acree to B. Martinez Sat/Sun 1-4 Valerie Castellana/Johanna Hall Sun 1-4 Linda Traurig 382-9746 for $575,000 415-533-9211/510-701-9392 $1,450,000 7229 Valley View Court #2 C. Jenrick to V. 342 Chris Common #107 M. Kualapai to A. Dasari for $740,000 Rietta for $315,000 Find more open home listings at pleasantonweekly.com/real_estate 3298 West Las Positas Boulevard R. 5650 Dresslar Circle J. & A. Merrell to M. Thattakath to S. Menachery for $870,000 Valladon for $1,215,000 1002 Zinfandel Court Adams Trust to S. & J. 1643 Gladiolus Court E. Frutos to D. Limonov Mihelcic for $1,700,000 for $610,000 SALES AT A GLANCE 1186 Larkspur Drive C. & A. Robbins to A. Dublin Tallman for $722,000 Highest sale reported: $1,250,000 4582 Alta Terra Road L. & N. Gupta to D. 1976 Locomotive Lane #109 A. & C. 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