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Page 2 • September 1, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly TIM TALK $200K Price Reduction! BY TIM HUNT Challenges for retailers are reflected in city’s revenues

leasanton officials are starting It’s designed by celebrity architect to sound the alarm about the Renzo Piano. The goal is creating an Peffects of online shopping, environment and space that people plus regional competition, on the will want to return to routinely, not city’s sales tax revenue. just when they want to go shopping. Mayor Jerry Thorne cited these Dublin has a similar concept in concerns during the Tri-Valley progress for the long-vacant parcel Mayors’ Summit last month, while at the corner of I-580 and Tassajara 471 St. Mary Street City Manager Nelson Fialho ex- Road that has been owned for de- panded on them at a recent meet- cades by the John Di Manto family. ing of retired church-going men. The 76-acre parcel is being dubbed Pamela Ott, the city’s econom- “At Dublin.” Historical Downtown Landmark with ic development director, shared The partnership of Shea Proper- the 10-year sales tax revenues for ties and SCS Development is pro- Development Potential Stoneridge Shopping Center with posing an entertainment-focused me. Those revenues hit a pre-reces- environment with movie theaters, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2,632 Sq Ft sion high of $4.4 million in the fis- a public plaza, a village green plus 2 Parcels Totaling 25,000 Sq Ft cal year ending in June 2007. They hotels and housing. had fallen to $3.9 million by 2009 The Dublin project will have up and then climbed back to an all- to 400,000 square feet of retail and time high of $4.6 million in 2014. entertainment that will also include The concern for city leaders is a bowling alley. The developers Gina Piper that sales tax revenues there fell to hope to line up tenants that will $4.3 million despite a very healthy provide quality meals before or 925.200.0202 economy in 2016 (figures for 2017 after the movies. are not available). The proposal, which has not been www.PleasantonRealEstate.com The companies with the anchor submitted to the city, also is planned retail stores at Stoneridge are strug- to include 700 units of housing. Better Homes & Gardens Tri-Valley Realty / BRE#: 01201349 gling across the country and clos- This is the type of competition, ing stores that are not profitable. plus the outlets in Livermore, that Sears and J.C. Penney are having a Stoneridge is facing. Under Simon’s particularly hard time, but Macy’s ownership, Stoneridge has broad- The Caledonian Club of San Francisco presents...... and Nordstrom are not immune. ened its restaurant offerings, but it The changes driven by online could really use an entertainment 152nd Scottish Highland Gathering & Games shopping and the shift in shopping feature as a drawing card. behavior is taking its toll. Many One retail sector that is flourish- women and teenagers no longer ing is the low-price stores such as September 2 & 3• Pleasanton consider hanging out at the mall a Ross Stores and TJX (TJ Maxx and Alameda County Fairgrounds • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. leisure time activity. Marshalls). For the second quarter, Macy’s already has announced it Ross sales increased 4%, while TJX 35+ Pipe Bands from the U.S. & Canada in daily show.* is closing its men’s store off Union was up 3%. By contrast, Macy’s was 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band & L.A. Scots Pipe Band in concert Square in San Francisco and ex- off 2.8%. J.C. Penney and Kohl’s * ploring other uses for some of its were also down. 43rd U.S. Invitational Heavy Events Championship flagship store on Union Square. Having been part of an indus- * Grandstand Show Daily at 4 p.m. Consider the big-box sporting try that has been wrecked by the goods stores — only Dick’s Sport- internet (traditional newspapers), ing Goods is still operating. Both I can appreciate what is going on Sports Authority (Dublin and San for major retailers and shopping Ramon) and Sports Chalet (Pleas- centers. Advertising revenue for anton) have closed their stores. newspapers hit its all-time high in 22 Attractions.... There’s a profound shift in the 2006 and has dropped every quar- retail environment and shoppers ter since then. •Living History with Mary Queen of Scots are looking for something differ- It’s going to take a major shift in •Western U.S. Highland Dancing Championships ent than the traditional enclosed strategy for the traditional retailers mall. If you check out the website to continue to survive — let alone •Seven Stages Continual Entertainment for Simon’s stores (owners of both flourish — in today’s new market. Q •100+ Vendors..... and so much more! Stoneridge and the San Francisco Editor’s note: Journalist Tim Hunt Premium Outlets in Livermore), it has written columns on the Tri- stressed the “Simon experience.” Valley community for more than That shift also is being seen in 40 years. He grew up in the valley the City Center Bishop Ranch that and lives in Pleasanton. His “Tim will mix retail, restaurants and en- Talk” blog appears twice a week at tertainment with an open plaza. PleasantonWeekly.com. Special Guest www. About the Cover Graham McTavish McGrail Vineyards and Winery winemaker Mark Clarin inspects Cabernet ‘OUTLANDER” TheScottishGames Sauvignon wine grapes growing on the winery’s Livermore property. McGrail “The Hobbit Triology” is just one of the wineries participating in the 36th annual Harvest Wine Celebration happening this Sunday and Monday. Photo by Julia Reis. Cover Autograph Sessions .com design by Paul Llewellyn. Vol. XVIII, Number 32 Pleasanton Weekly • September 1, 2017 • Page 3 Labor Day Weekend Sale Streetwise Save 20% storewide... ASKED AROUND DOWNTOWN PLEASANTON Plus, we pay the sales tax! Save on landscapel d plants,l soils,l fertilizers,f l What fills your heart garden gifts, fountains...everything in stock. Look for additional savings on seasonal clearance items. Now through Labor day with joy?

Open Labor Day 9-4:30 Kim Harding High school student • Fountains & Pots • Garden Art • Container Gardening • Plants & Flowers • Local Honey When I do helpful things for other people • Seasonal Gift Shop • Vegetables • Water Plants • Fruit Trees & Berries and I see how appreciative they are. Whether helping an older person to cross the street 2756 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton • 925.462.1760 safely or reaching for something on a high www.westerngardennursery.com shelf at the store for a person in a wheelchair 2017 PLEASANTON or making my mom’s life a little easier by WEEKLY facebook.com/wgnursery unloading the dishwasher and folding the Open daily 9-5:30. Open Labor Day 9-4:30 laundry. I guess anything I can do that less- ens someone else’s burden in life.

Judith Bahr Retired Mostly my heart is filled with joy every morning when I wake up and find myself alive, able to get out of bed and inde- pendently capable of taking care of all of my own basic needs. If I can do all of that, I know it is going to be a great day, and everything on top of that is icing on the cake.

Esther Jobrack, with Armani Retired 9-1-1 dispatcher I find joy in virtually everything I choose to do and choose to see. Seeing my dogs’ smiling faces each day fills me with joy. So does seeing the flowers in my gar- den, dancing in the breeze.

Stella Beck Business owner Touching other people, whether physically or otherwise through my actions. I feel strongly that every good deed I do helps to fix our broken world and brings me closer to others. I especially love holding my great-grandchildren because it keeps me connected with the younger generations who are our future. I have 23 great-grand- children, and a 24th on the way.

Cathy Kessler Chef/baker When I’m singing with my choir, hearing the beautiful voices that surround me, I feel joy in my heart. Sometimes I wish I could just sing forever.

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Page 4 • September 1, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Council offers early support to roadwork Mines Road fire financing deal with Costco A vegetation fire that sparked Sunday in unincorporated Alam- Poised to give final direction on proposed term sheet Sept. 18 eda County has been fully con- tained after burning 44 acres, BY JEREMY WALSH infrastructure financing in place be- provide feedback publicly before we don’t have exposure.” Cal Fire officials confirmed A majority of the Pleasanton City fore moving forward with finalizing city staff returns seeking final coun- “We did have an election, and the Wednesday. Council indicated initial support the Johnson Drive Economic Devel- cil direction Sept. 18. election — whether it said it was The blaze started around 5:45 to a financing deal with Costco to opment Zone (JDEDZ), a plan that “Just think about that 60% that (Measure) MM for 50,000 square p.m. Sunday in the area of Mines fund $21.47 million in road im- would outline rules for redeveloping comes in to the city’s General Fund,” feet or less — it was about Costco, and Crane Ridge roads, about provements around Johnson Drive 40 acres near the intersections of Olson added. “It’s accretive. We’re and we had a 63% vote that said we eight miles south of Livermore, on Tuesday, though most members interstates 580 and 680, including not losing any money on that deal.” want to see a Costco in Pleasanton,” according to Cal Fire. asked city staff to fine-tune the pro- vacant property eyed by Costco for Vice Mayor Jerry Pentin and Pentin said, later calling the tax A final update from the state posal before returning for further its third Tri-Valley warehouse store. Councilwoman Kathy Narum also sharing plan the best available op- fire agency at 8:40 a.m. Wednes- consideration later this month. “We’ve been at this for several voiced early support for the financ- tion to fund the needed roadwork. day said the blaze had been 100% The proposed term sheet calls for years now. It’s time to move on ... ing concept. Councilwoman Karla Brown said contained. No other information just under one-third to be paid by I think the sales tax sharing agree- “I would like to see us move she was concerned with the prec- about the fire was immediately city traffic impact fee reserves, just ment is the way to go,” Councilman forward with this sales tax sharing edent the agreement might set. available. over one-third by a cash payment Arne Olson said in offering the agreement,” Narum said. “I’m not “What this program is doing is it’s —Bay City News Service from Costco and just over one-third strongest support for the proposal really seeing the risk to the city as saying 40% of what should be com- by a separate payment by Costco presented to the council at a public long as there’s conditions that say if ing to the city is now going back Docent training that will be reimbursed to the com- workshop Tuesday night. Costco closes the door — other than to Costco to repay what they have pany by the city through a 60-40 The meeting was designed to give for an act of God — the loan termi- put as money up front,” she said. The East Bay Regional Park sales tax sharing agreement. the council and residents an early nates, it’s forgiven. Or at the end of District is recruiting residents in- City officials want to have the look at the proposed term sheet and 25 years, the loan terminates, so that See COSTCO on Page 10 terested in becoming docents in the Tri-Valley, primarily to help lead lessons with school pro- grams at parks here. Adult Ed The docent position is ideal for retired educators, nature enthusi- starts fall asts and those who want to share their love of the outdoors with local youth, district officials said. semester Special events and other public Citizenship, health care programming at Sunol Regional Wilderness will also occur. classes among new There are six training sessions PUSD offerings over the next month-plus, run- ning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each BY JULIA REIS day. Highlights included Native It’s not just the kids who have American cultural history, geolo- gone back to school in Pleasanton. gy, ecology and presentation skill Pleasanton Unified School Dis- development. trict’s Adult and Career Education For more information or to Department started its fall semester apply, call 510-544-3243 or email last week, with several new classes [email protected]. set to begin later this month. Since PUSD brought the depart- Supporting Texas ment back thanks to renewed state funding in spring 2016, offerings Alameda County officials have ERIKA ALVERO have expanded every semester. And reactivated the disaster relief Mule (right) and Little Girl (left) pause to rest at the intersection of Arnold and Martinelli in Dublin, right by the this fall is no exception. fund to enable the county’s ap- Whole Foods. They were about to go deliver their “Declaration of Emergency” letter to the Dublin City Hall on Besides the slate of free English proximately 9,700 employees Tuesday afternoon while traveling through the Tri-Valley. as a second language (ESL) classes and people in the community to — with two new classes for a total voluntarily donate funds to sup- of 11 — that started last week, the port the recovery effort needed California nomad department is now offering ESL to rebuild communities through- ‘Mule’ treks through Tri-Valley citizenship classes, an Orientations out major parts of Texas and to to Health Care Careers course and help the thousands of people suf- BY ERIKA ALVERO the past 14 years, including a vari- would work during the winters several new community education fering in the wake of Hurricane The Tri-Valley has been graced ety of trips through the Tri-Valley. It’s and roam during the summers, classes like contra dancing and con- Harvey. with a visit from California’s very part of who he is, and he’s made it until reaching his mid-50s, when versational Mandarin. The fund allows workers and own nomad this week, as he treks his mission to oppose urbanization he decided to devote himself to the Updates to the Adult and Career residents to contribute cash to the down to San Diego for his win- and to ask lawmakers for a country- latter full-time. Education Department this semes- cause. County employees can also ter migration with a recognizable wide interstate trail system. Over a decade later, he’s still ter include: donate up to five days of their travel companion. “I belong to an ageless, old way walking. • The Orientation to Health Care accrued vacation time, compen- The name that appears on his of life, a nomadic way of life,” Mule He’s brought along furrier, Careers Class being offered Thurs- satory time and holiday in-lieu official records is John Sears, but he said. “We all used to live like this, hoofed mules to join him, and help day evenings Sept. 7 through Dec. time. prefers “Mule” or “Monk”: “Mule” with our animals, traveling. That’s him carry supplies on his journeys 14 at Pleasanton Middle School County officials said they because he lives with mules and very strong in me, so I gravitated to up and down the West Coast. ($179 fee includes all required ma- intend for all contributions to “Monk” because of his solitary, not lose it.” Mules have come and gone over terials). Taught by Laurie Erceg, a go directly to victims and fam- simple, meditative existence. Mule is originally from around the years, with several having been career technical education teacher ilies affected by the devastat- He’s been roaming the West on Los Altos and spent 30 years work- and Joe Carlucci of Stanford Health ing storm. To learn more, visit foot for decades now, full-time for ing as a tree-cutter. For a time, he See MULE on Page 8 Care-ValleyCare, the course will acgovcares.org.Q See ADULT ED on Page 9 Pleasanton Weekly • September 1, 2017 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT

2017 PLEASANTON WEEKLY Fundraiser Sunday for Pleasanton Thank You for Voting Us “Best Barbershop” native fighting cancer Cosmo’s Barber Shop now has a second location. All proceeds will support 9-1-1 dispatcher Genevieve Giordano Cosmo’s 2 Custom Barber & Beauty Shop is now open at 2739 Hopyard Road in Pleasanton (formerly “Shear Cuts”) BY JULIA REIS in the Gene’s Fine Foods Shopping Center. We specialize This Sunday evening the Sun- in haircuts and styles for men, women and children. shine Saloon in Pleasanton is set to host a fundraiser dinner and raffle, GRAND OPENING SPECIALS with all proceeds going to a Pleas- anton native and Alameda County $4 off $2 off $5 off Fire Department 9-1-1 dispatcher any men’s or children under 12 any color battling cancer. women’s haircut or senior citizen’s or perm Tickets for the event, which is haircut taking place from 5-9 p.m. at the restaurant (1807 Santa Rita Road, Men’s Haircuts ....$12 Beard Trim ...... $5 Women’s Haircuts .$14 & Up Suite K), are being sold online for Boy’s Under 12 ....$10 Flat Top ...... $14 Girls Under 12 ...... $12 & Up $25 each through the Fighting for Senior Citizens ....$10 Men’s Color Senior Citizens ...... $12 & Up Shampoo & Cut ..$15 & Cut ...... $45 Color & Perm ...... $45 & Up Genevieve Facebook page. The res- Shave ...... $20 Color Only ...... $35 taurant’s capacity is 200, and any tickets not sold in advance will be OPEN 7 days a week No appointment necessary — available at the door. Monday – Saturday 8 am to 8 pm walk right in. Money raised will go to Gen- These offers are good at the Sunday 9 am to 5 pm evieve Giordano, 41, who since Cosmo’s 2 location only. 2739 Hopyard Road - Pleasanton 925-462-0123 2013 has been fighting a rare form of soft tissue sarcoma, a type of YVONNE GIORDANO cancer that develops from certain The Sunshine Saloon is hosting a fundraiser dinner Sunday for Pleasanton tissues like bone or muscle. native Genevieve Giordano, who is battling a rare form of soft tissue sarcoma. A Pleasanton native who gradu- ated from Amador Valley High in multiple surgeries and rounds of include a spaghetti dinner, Caesar 1994, Giordano has worked as an chemotherapy since being diag- salad and garlic bread. Raffle tickets emergency dispatcher for the past nosed, her mother Yvonne Gior- will be sold for $5 each, with prizes 20 years, most recently for ACFD. dano wrote in an email. up for grabs including a four-night Over her career she has been rec- “Despite all these setbacks she stay in Tahoe, gift baskets and ognized as Rookie of the Year by continues to bring joy and encour- more. the Lawrence Livermore Lab Fire agement to others with her joy- To purchase tickets, look for the Department and Dispatcher of the ful smile and persevering spirit,” link on the Fighting for Genevieve Year by ACFD, as well as for her Yvonne Giordano said. “Friends, Facebook page. There is also a work on the Berkeley balcony col- coworkers, neighbors, church fam- GoFundMe that can be accessed by lapse and ACE train derailment. ily, medical staff and family contin- searching “Fighting for Genevieve RAD LAB WORKERS Currently she is on leave to treat ue to pray her through each battle.” Giordano.” It had raised $12,000 her cancer and has undergone Tickets for Sunday’s fundraiser as of Wednesday afternoon. Q W/CANCER 16 MORE LLNL YEARS President signs Swalwell’s bill to speed up DNA testing LAWRENCE LIVERMORE, 1950-1989* LAWRENCE BERKELEY, 1942-1961 Pleasanton-based IntegenX Inc. cited as global leader in Rapid DNA technology SANDIA LIVERMORE, 1956-1994 President Donald Trump has let local law enforcement agencies “This new law will help law signed legislation co-sponsored by — under standards and guidelines enforcement agencies across the Thank you, Americans. You worked a year, or maybe a career, providing San Ramon’s Congressman Eric established by the FBI — perform nation use a more powerful tool to for our national security at the AEC/DOE National Radiation Labs, or Swalwell that’s aimed at helping real-time DNA testing at the time protect and serve our communities, myriad other Manhattan atomic weapons civilian project sites. Then law enforcement agencies perform of arrest within their own book- to clear the innocent, and to attain you got cancer or another toxicity caused illness. New claims or real-time DNA testing to speed up ing stations, comparing samples to justice for victims,” he said. denied claims. I will help you, or your direct survivors. $150,000 to justice. profiles in the FBI’s Combined DNA The bill was supported by law $400,000 lump sum, tax free awards are available for 23 common types of cancer. Similar survivor awards for deceased workers. Also, occup. Swalwell (D-Dublin) said tra- Index System, which is known as enforcement organizations includ- asthma, COPD, chronic kidney/renal claims. Let me ask a few simple ditional DNA analysis can take CODIS. ing the National Fraternal Order of questions for five minutes. I’ll give you a frank (and free) assessment weeks, but rapid DNA analysis Police, the International Associa- as to whether I can help. I’m not a lawyer. This is no lawsuit. Through permits processing of samples in ‘More powerful tool tion of Chiefs of Police, Major City 2,500 of these claims over nine years, I’ve become a national expert about 90 minutes or less. Chiefs Association, National As- on EEOICPA entitlement. You call and speak to me, one on one, the He said the technology revolu- to protect and serve sociation of Police Organizations, professional advocate, not a flunkie. I unravel the frustrating red tape tionizes the way in which people Federal Law Enforcement Officers so you don’t have to. Nobody does it better. You get paid directly by the who are arrested for crimes are our communities, to Association, and National District U.S. Treasury, tax free. Then you pay me just 2%, but only if you win. enrolled in the criminal justice sys- Attorneys Association, as well as by No appeal fees. No fine print. tem, shortens the time required for clear the innocent and the Consortium of Forensic Science their DNA to be linked to unsolved to attain justice.’ Organizations. crimes and speeds up innocent Alameda County District Attor- 858.756.1494 phone or fax people’s exoneration. Eric Swalwell, ney Nancy O’Malley, who used to 7 days/7 nights, do it now! The Rapid DNA Act was intro- Congressman be Swalwell’s boss when he was duced in January by Sens. Orrin a prosecutor in her office, said, Internet? FROWISS.ORG Hatch (R-Utah) and Dianne Fein- “This law’s enactment proves that, “Rapid DNA technology provides ALBERT B. FROWISS, SR. stein (D-Calif.) and by Reps Jim even in troubled political times, we an effective new way to identify Email: [email protected] Sensenbrenner (R-Wisconsin) and can work together across the aisle or clear a suspect within 90 min- P.O. BOX 909, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 Swalwell. President Trump signed to make Americans safer,” Swalwell, utes instead of what now can take ® it on Aug. 18. who serves on the House Judiciary FROWISS Swalwell said the legislation will Committee, said in a statement. See DNA TESTING on Page 7

Page 6 • September 1, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT

Local LDS Stake welcomes new leaders Sampling that Black becomes president of congregations in Pleasanton, Dublin The Pleasanton Stake of The ‘perfect forkful’ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints announced a change New PDA event aims to showcase in leadership this week, with a downtown restaurants new president and counselors now in place. BY JEREMY WALSH reception during check-in at the Brian Black is the new presi- The Pleasanton Downtown Museum on Main, 603 Main St., dent of the local stake, which Association is holding a new from 2:30-4 p.m. Sept. 9. The is comprised of six Mormon event next weekend designed to savory stops will run from 3-5 congregations in Pleasanton and highlight the culinary talents of p.m. while the sweet portion will Dublin. James Gardanier was downtown restaurants and dessert go from 4-6 p.m. named first counselor and Clin- spots. Attendees, who must be 21 ton Jensen as second counselor. Forkful will feature more than years old or older, will be able to “President Black and his coun- a dozen eateries showcasing stroll through downtown and visit selors, with the support of their samples of their best treats the participating locations at their wives and children, will lead six evening of Sept. 9. Attendees will own pace with their own routes. congregations totaling more than take their commemorative rose Restaurants participating in the 2,000 members and help them gold fork to savory and sweet savory section include Handles increase their commitment to our stops across downtown, tasting Gastropub, Salt Craft, Beer Baron Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen food while sipping on compli- Bar & Kitchen, Strizzi’s, Cellar their families and serve their fel- mentary adult beverages handed Door, Baci Bistro & Bar, Sabio lowmen,” stake officials said in PLEASANTON STAKE out along the way to accentuate on Main, Nonni’s Bistro, Fron- announcing new leaders Tuesday The new leadership of the Pleasanton Stake: President Brian Black flanked by the forkful. tier Spice, Pasta’s Trattoria, Café morning. second counselor Clinton Jensen and first counselor James Gardanier. “This unique self-paced tasting Main, Neighborhood Sports Bar The appointments were made experience will allow event guests & Kitchen and Namaste Pizza. after releases were extended to 1,000 members in attendance. of three children. Jensen, who to stroll through downtown stop- Sampling their sweet treats will former president Jeremy D. Mc- The Pleasanton Stake is now with wife Marianne Turner Jen- ping at participating locations to be Rita’s of Pleasanton, Juice & Fadden, first counselor Richard guided by Black, who works for sen have six children, is director taste their perfect forkful of food,” Java, Primrose Bakery, Peet’s Cof- L. Hair and second counselor Al- Analog Devices, Inc. He and wife of technology risk management PDA officials said. “This event will fee and Noland’s Cake Shop. exander Tang. The releases came Stephanie McConkie Black have at Kaiser Permanente. allow event guests to truly experi- Tickets start at $50, available at because of a job transfer for five children. The church operates a lay min- ence the culinary landscape of www.PleasantonDowntown.net/ McFadden. The three men were Gardanier, owner of Vision istry, and all local members serve downtown Pleasanton.” Forkful. The event will be held recognized for their service at Media, and his wife Kerry Kinat- without pay, officials said. Q The inaugural Forkful event rain or shine, with no refunds a recent gathering from nearly eder Gardanier are the parents —Jeremy Walsh will begin with a sparkling wine available. Q

DNA TESTING Continued from Page 6 years.” O’Malley said, “Law enforcement agencies across the nation and the people they serve will be grateful for this bipartisan effort to make their work more efficient.” Let’s Eat O’Malley said DNA is a criti- cal forensic tool in solving sexual assaults as well as other serious crimes because many government crime labs are overburdened with work and don’t have the capacity to NY PIZZA & PASTA process this vital forensic evidence Rita Road in a timely manner. 4001-5 Santa She said that that problem has PLEASANTON  NIGHT 10AM - LATE resulted in an estimated backlog of OPEN 7 DAYS  DELIVERING Italian Style 400,000 to 500,000 sexual assault Now kits throughout the nation, leaving serving Spaghetti & Ravioli Our sexual assault crimes unsolved and Pizza kabobs! violent criminals free to reoffend. Slices HALL OF FAME are PLEASANTON 2015 2014 2013 2012 Swalwell said Pleasanton-based Huge! WEEKLY .NYPIZZAANDPASTATV.C LINE: WWW OM IntegenX Inc., which is located ORDER ON SAND 2009 SAGNA  WICHES 2011 2010 in his district, is a global mar- STA LA RIBS  PA  CALZONES PIZZA  SALADS  ket leader for Rapid DNA human KABOBS  Early Dinner Special identification. www.nypizzaandpastatv.com (Served from 4-6 daily) IntegenX chief executive Rob- 463-0280  In Rose Pavilion Shopping Center Any Large Two-Topping Pizza and a Pitcher of Soda ert Schueren said the legislation for only $25.00 (plus Tax) “marks a landmark day in more Additional Toppings Available • Dine-In Only $ 00 WITH PURCHASE OF $4000 efficiently fighting crime and sup- 10 OFF porting law enforcement.” Lunches • Dinners • Beers on Tap • Orders to Go Must use coupon. Cannot be FRPELQHGZLWKRWKHURσHUV Schueren said, “We are grateful Minimum order for delivery is $15. Expires 10-5-17. 288 Main Street • 846-2520 for District Attorney O’Malley’s un- NY Pizza & Pasta  4001-5 Santa Rita Road  Pleasanton www.gayninetiespizza.com wavering support of DNA testing 463-0280 — Open 7 Days — being performed in a most stream- lined and accurate manner.” Q —Jeff Shuttleworth, Bay City News To have your business included on this page call Karen Klein at (925) 600-0840 x122 or email [email protected]

Pleasanton Weekly • September 1, 2017 • Page 7 NEWSFRONT Express lanes opening in October MTC: Firm date dependent on pending software test

BY ERIKA ALVERO some select others can use them throughout the next month. The upcoming Interstate 680 ex- for free during toll hours: carpools, This San Ramon-Walnut Creek press lanes north of Pleasanton are vanpools, eligible clean-air vehicles, segment is the first of three proposed now set to open in October, with motorcycles and buses all count as MTC projects intended to imple- the exact opening date pending the HOVs for tolling purposes. Like ment express lanes most of the way conclusion of a software test set to the I-580 express lanes, drivers will from Alcosta to the Benicia-Martinez finish mid-September. need a FasTrek Flex toll reader to Bridge. Q The $45 million San Ramon receive the free toll. Valley project involves converting The lanes will operate from 5 a.m. high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) to 8 p.m. weekdays and will be man- MULE lanes into toll express lanes, an aged and monitored by the Metro- Continued from Page 5 effort aimed at improving mobility politan Transportation Commission. through the corridor. Tolls will be dynamic and dependent retired to California ranches. Right

HOFFMAN FAMILY The project includes one north- on traffic. The minimum toll price now, he’s currently traveling with just bound express lane from Alcosta will be 50 cents and the maximum Little Girl — a dappled 27-year-old ‘Mac’ Hoffman graduates West Point Boulevard in San Ramon to Livorna will be set by supply and demand. who’s only been sick once, for about U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Joseph M. “Mac” Hoffman, a Pleasanton native and Road in Alamo, and one southbound According to project officials, mo- an hour while they were traveling De La Salle High School alum, graduated from the United States Mili- express lane from Rudgear Road in torists can expect to see dots, test through Nevada. tary Academy this spring, finishing in the top 100 of his class academi- Walnut Creek to Alcosta Boulevard. toll amounts and notifications that The animals he brings along forage cally en route to earning a Bachelor of Science in systems engineering. Construction began on the project testing is occurring on the over- on grass and plants along the road Shown here taking the oath administered by retired Lt. Col. Shannon in August 2015 and was originally in- head electronic signs, and the signs’ and in open areas, supplemented by Sentell, Hoffman is part of the Army’s aviation branch and reported to tended to be completed in late 2016. “under construction” labels will be hay, apples and carrots that people flight school at Fort Rucker in Alabama earlier this summer. Everyone will be able to drive removed. And nighttime lane clo- bring when they find out the Mules in the lanes, but only HOVs and sures on I-680 are set to continue are in town. Mule himself subsists on vege- tables, beans, rice and a whole lot of oatmeal — he goes through 20 Adult Community Education Classes pounds of the grain every month. At night, they rest at various public Evenings Fall 2017 spaces. A few years ago, Mule decided he had a mission — to promote the Citizenship Fine Arts & Crafts natural world, in opposition to the Assistance in completing the • Contra Dancing expanding concrete jungle he calls naturalization application • Crocheting the “Megatropolis.” And now, his journey is more than just wander- and interview • First Time Embroidery ings. He’s delivering a “Declaration of • Knitting - Advanced Workshop Emergency” to every city hall, con- • Knitting - Beginning Workshop gressional member office and state Computers / Technology capitol by which they pass. • All About iCloud “A most necessary first step is an • All About Photos Orientation to Health Care Careers interstate trail system in this country • Introduction to Google Docs A basic overview of human health, going in all four directions — north, south, east and west — linking all • Intermediate Google Docs the healthcare system, states to all other states passed and • Introduction to Google Sheets and healthcare careers funded by Congress with the same • Introduction to Google Slides energy and effort that was applied to • iOS Tips & Tricks iPad 101 the building of the interstate freeway • Microsoft Excel system, which was built for the ex- • Microsoft Word Parent / Guardian Education clusive use of automobiles,” he said • Surfing with Safari • Loving Solutions in the declaration. • Typing / Keyboarding • Persuasive Push vs “Cyclists, pedestrians, equestrians, Shameless Shove Class people in wheelchairs, etc. are being removed from this public thorough- • The Parent Project Conversational Languages fare simply because there is no room • Mandarin (Beginning) by which to use it alongside motor- • Spanish (Intermediate) ists,” he added. US History One of the catalysts for this mis- • American Protest Literature from sion has been his many run-ins with Thomas Paine to Today authority, as the presence of mules in • BFFs Hamilton and Jefferson: urban areas and sleeping in public Best Frenemies Forever? spaces often collide with legal restric- Finance & Retirement tions. He’s been issued citations in a • First Freedoms • Estate Planning 101 - Do I Need a Will? spread of localities, from Thousand • Identity Theft & Credit Card Fraud Oaks outside Los Angeles to Gilroy, • Retirement Planning Today Registration & Information: where he was arrested going south- • Student Loans: What Are My Options? http://bit.ly/PACE-Classes bound on Highway 101. • What’s My Number? Mule spent this week in the • Improve Your Credit Score Most classes begin in September and space is limited! San Ramon Valley before moving • Wills, Trusts and Inheritance for Internationals Check online for days, times, fees and through Pleasanton, walking along descriptions or call our office! the Iron Horse Regional Trail and delivering his “Declaration of Emer- gency” letter to local officials. He (925) 463-0616 expects to reach San Diego by No- [email protected] vember, and after that, he’s not adulteducation.pleasantonusd.net exactly sure where he’ll go. For more information, check his blog at 3mules.com. Q Page 8 • September 1, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Committee signs off on Measures B, BB tax spending 15th year in a row Alameda CTC receives clean audit from third-party group BY JEREMY WALSH oversight committee. According to the committee, million for public transit, includ- to benefit personally in any way The Alameda County Transpor- In addition to the audit, this the Alameda CTC received $137.3 ing operations, capital investments from the sales tax spending. tation Commission spent Measure year’s report outlines programs million in Measure B revenue and and special transportation for se- The membership roster includes B and Measure BB sales tax revenue delivered and projects funded in expended $125.8 million that year. niors and people with disabili- one resident per Board of Super- in accordance with the intent of 2015-16 through money raised by Key efforts included $53.1 mil- ties, and $30.7 million for local visors district, one resident per the voter-approved ballot measures Measures B, the half-cent sales lion for public transit, including street, road, bicycle and pedestrian district appointed by the Alam- during the 2015-16 fiscal year, tax approved by county voters in operations, capital investments projects. eda County Mayor’s Conference, according to the county’s Indepen- 2000, and Measure BB, passed and special transportation for se- Other expenditures among the and one member each from the dent Watchdog Committee. by voters in 2014 to augment the niors and people with disabilities; two taxes also included $4.8 mil- county’s Labor Council, Paratran- The 17-member panel, which transportation sales tax to one cent $25.8 million for highway and lion total for general administra- sit Advisory and Planning Com- released its annual report last and extend it through 2045. street capital projects; and $38.1 tion and $2.6 million total for mittee and Taxpayers’ Association, week, is charged with analyzing Projects in the Pleasanton area million for local transportation direct program and project man- Bike East Bay, East Bay Economic and auditing how the commission funded at some level through the improvements. agement and oversight. Development Alliance, League of handles funds generated by the two taxes in 2015-16 included In 2015-16, the committee The oversight committee con- Women voters and the Sierra Club. transportation sales taxes. the Highway 84-Interstate 580 in- found Alameda CTC received sists of members on two-year terms To learn more about the annual And for the 15th straight year, terchange, I-580 auxiliary lanes, $137.3 million in Measure BB rev- who live in Alameda County, are report and audit, visit www.al- the Alameda CTC received a clean, Highway 84 expansion and I-680 enue and spent $77.2 million. not elected officials at any govern- amedactc.org, email aayers@alam- unmodified opinion from its express lanes south of Pleasanton. Key projects included $40.1 ment level and are not in position edactc.org or call 510-208-7475. Q

ADULT ED analysis of Alameda County and There are also additional short brought on to help individuals test,” Cutter explained. “We can Continued from Page 5 the Tri-Valley, the health care in- classes — some of which are outside the age requirements of either add them into a class de- dustry sector will be the largest one-time — in subjects like com- traditional K-12 special education pending on the amount of space provide students with a basic over- growing between now and 2022,” puters, finance and United States programs. or they’ll be ready to start with the view of human health, the health Cutter said. “It’s going to be a pretty history. Among the new offerings • Two additional conversation next round of classes in January.” care system and affiliated careers. good opportunity for people that are iPad 101, Surfing with Safari ESL classes to bring the total of- • Free ESL citizenship classes for The department’s assistant di- want to explore a variety of careers and BFFs Hamilton and Jefferson: fered to 11 covering all levels. Al- intermediate and advanced stu- rector, Beth Cutter, said she an- and figure out what would work Best Frenemies Forever? though classes have already begun dents, with the next one starting ticipates students will be able to for their personality and interests.” • A free high school diploma and there is a waitlist, Cutter said Sept. 12 at St. Augustine Church. earn credits from Las Positas Col- • Several new community educa- program for adults that involves a the department will take new stu- For more information or to sign lege for the course. tion classes, most of which begin combination of in-class work with dents on a rolling basis. up for a class with the Adult Ed “We’re very excited about it be- this month, including knitting, a teacher and online work. “People interested should still Department, visit its website at cause, according to the Workforce contra dancing and conversational • A part-time adults with disabili- contact our office and we’ll be adulteducation.pleasantonusd.net Development Board’s labor market Mandarin. ties transition specialist who was scheduling them for a placement or call 463-0616. Q

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new traffic signals at Johnson and The balance due to Costco will COSTCO Commerce and Johnson and Owens be subject to 1.5% annual interest, Continued from Page 5 Drive (north). and the sales tax sharing agreement “When you make a policy decision The city announced a staff-level would remain in place until the bal- that pretty much hasn’t been done agreement with Costco on a pro- ance is paid off with a maximum pe- before in this town, you really have posed term sheet last week. riod of 25 years, under the proposal. to look at going forward and how Under the proposal, about 30% of Any other developer who builds that’s going to affect the next busi- the design and construction costs — on the JDEDZ in the future will ness that comes to town.” $6.4 million — will be paid by the need to pay their proportional share Brown, like Narum, urged city city from its traffic impact fee (TIF) of these infrastructure costs back to staff to talk with Nearon representa- reserves, money collected from de- the city, and the city plans to use tives to see if the firm would pro- velopers over the years to offset their those funds — estimated at $8.4 vide money for infrastructure costs impacts on the city’s transportation million — to pay down their debt upfront. system. The reserve funds, which to Costco. “This is a large, successful develop- can only be spent on projects iden- That would include anyone who ment company. Normally developers tified in the General Plan, will go develops other Nearon land in the help pave the roads, literally and toward the freeway onramp. JDEDZ, currently envisioned for financially, so that their businesses The next portion — almost $6.8 one or more hotels and general can come in,” Brown added, saying a million — will be paid for by Cost- retail uses, or redevelops other sites

Nearon contribution could make the co, a total that includes the com- in the zone. Existing land-uses in SANDIA deal “more palatable for me.” pany’s required TIF contribution of the zone would be permitted to Mayor Jerry Thorne did not par- $3.7 million but is otherwise on top continue as is and would not be Operation Backpack ticipate in the two-hour discussion of its development fee package. charged the JDEDZ traffic fee. Sandia National Laboratories’ Livermore campus collected 209 at the Pleasanton Civic Center, con- The final part, again just under Any cost overruns for the freeway backpacks filled with school supplies — worth just under $11,000 tinuing to recuse himself after pre- $6.8 million, will also be covered project would be paid by the city, in all — and donated them to children of local military families at viously owning Costco stock in a by Costco, money the city will need while overruns for all other JDEDZ Camp Parks in Dublin and Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield through retirement managed portfolio earlier to repay via a 60-40 sales tax shar- road projects would be split evenly the company’s Operation Backpack. Managed by Sandia’s Military in the JDEDZ consideration process. ing agreement. That means 60% between the city and Costco, City Support Committee in partnership with Veterans in Energy, Technol- ogy and Science (VETS) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. City officials estimate $19.97 of the sales tax generated by the Manager Nelson Fialho said. This year’s backpack total more than tripled last year’s amount. million in design and construction new Costco would go to the city’s If paid out over the full 25-year costs and $1.5 million for right-of- general fund and 40% will be paid period, the city would expect to pay way acquisitions to pay for road by the city to Costco to repay the Costco about $8.2 million in sales But the wholesale retail giant on these two incredibly successful improvements necessary to support infrastructure advance. tax allocations under the agreement. plans on thriving in Pleasanton for warehouses,” she said. new commercial uses in the JDEDZ. City officials also considered bor- However, the city anticipates the foreseeable future, according to Of the nearly 100 residents in Projects include Stoneridge Drive rowing internally from city-con- being able to repay the loan in Jennifer Murillo, director of real attendance, only seven spoke to the and I-680 northbound onramp im- trolled funds, taking out a conven- the new Costco’s 17th year, which estate development for Costco. council Tuesday night, with com- provements, Johnson Drive wid- tional bank loan to cover that re- would see Costco receive about $7.8 “Why does Costco want to be here ments ranging across the spectrum. ening, improvements at the John- maining $6.8 million or doing noth- million to cover principal and inter- in Pleasanton? 23,163 members. It’s “I am a little disappointed hear- son-Stoneridge intersection and ing and not advancing the project. est, assuming 3% annual revenue that simple,” she said. “We’re in- ing we voted upon this and yes growth — a standard projection vesting heavily in this site and in we want it, and it’s getting delayed methodology, according to city fi- this community. And it’s an invest- and delayed and delayed for these nance director Tina Olson. ment none of us take lightly. We’re other reasons,” said resident Mi- If the city’s tax revenue projec- looking to purchase the site from chelle Flanagin. “It would be great Aubrey Leo Copher tions prove off the mark and debt Nearon, invest in the infrastructure to have the Costco here so we February 19, 1939 – August 17, 2017 to Costco remains after the 25- and operate for many more years.” don’t have to drive all the way to year repayment term, the remaining Murillo also alluded to the com- these other Costcos, and it would Aubrey Leo Copher passed debt would be forgiven, under the pany planning to retain its stores in be a benefit for families that are away peacefully on August proposal. nearby Livermore and Danville, two trying to survive in this Pleasanton 17, 2017 at the age of 78, after Narum asked city staff to look at of Costco’s top-performing stores in area.” a long struggle with Cancer, adding a provision to have the debt the Bay Area. “We need to come up with a bet- with his Life Partner Wilma balance also forgiven if the Costco “This site will allow Pleasanton ter, more equitable agreement,” resi- Smith by his side. Aubrey was store closes during the payback members to shop closer to home dent Sandy Yamaoda said. “This is a known to Pleasanton as Al period. and relieve some of the pressure major risk to the stability of our city and Sonny by his family and based on a litany of assumptions.” Colorado friends. Julie Testa said, “This level of Al was born and raised developer subsidy is unique for in Englewood, Colorado. Al Pleasanton. There’s a lot of risk joined the Navy in June 11, TAKE US ALONG that’s not normally absorbed ... This 1956, serving on the USS doesn’t seem like the best value for Princeton, in the Boiler Pleasanton.” Division, until his Honorable “I want you to go forward with Discharge January 15, 1960. Al participated in the USS this. It’s been a long, long time com- Princeton Far East Cruise. Al then went to work for Mountain ing,” former planning commissioner Bell in Denver, Co. until 1980, at which time he transferred Mary Roberts said. to AT&T California retiring in 1985. He decided retirement The financing proposal is sched- needed some structured activity, began donating his time uled to return to the council at a and graduated to permanent part time employment. He special meeting Sept. 18, at which enjoyed all Pleasanton has to offer, music in the park, dining time city staff will ask for final di- downtown Main Street. He enjoyed maintaining his home rection on the matter. If endorsed and sharing his garden. He also enjoyed weekend jaunts to then, the term sheet would be the ocean and other points of interest. finalized and incorporated into the Al is survived by his Life Partner Wilma L. Smith, his four final JDEDZ proposal. The council sons Lee, of Arizona, Mark and his wife Nancy, Scot and could opt to alter it at that time, Kurt of Colorado, brothers John Copher and Jerry Copher too. of Colorado, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, The JDEDZ package would then nieces and nephews. head to the Pleasanton Planning Celebration of Life Services will be held later in Pleasanton, In Wiseman: Greg, Adam and Tiffany Carper visited Wiseman, Alaska, which Commission and Pleasanton Eco- CA and Denver Colorado. has 11 people who live there year-round and is located 63 miles north of the nomic Vitality Committee for re- Donation request: Alameda County Food Bank: Arctic Circle. view in the coming months, with http://www.accfb.org/ or St. Jude’s Children’s Research To submit your “Take Us Along” entry, email your photograph to editor@ the goal of presenting it to the City Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/give.html. pleasantonweekly.com. 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in Benicia, Hendrickson graduated inmate told a deputy to check 24 on northbound I-880 south of sheriff’s investigator Michael Buck- POLICE BULLETIN from Benicia High School in 2003 on him, Deputy Anthony Mos- the Aladdin Avenue overpass, CHP hout wrote in a probable cause and later attended Napa Valley chetti wrote in a probable cause Officer Joseph Fowler said. statement. Benicia native joins College. statement. Officers arrived at the scene and In addition to possession of child Pleasanton police as He began his law enforcement Jail medical services personnel found that a 2000 Honda had gone pornography, Mills is charged with newest officer career as a sheriff’s deputy in Sola- responded but Rodriguez was pro- off the roadway and hit a tree near possession of a firearm by a felon, no County before joining the Beni- nounced dead at the scene, Mos- the right-hand shoulder, Fowler possession of an assault weapon, Pleasanton police officials have cia Police Department as an officer chetti said. said. obliterating the identification of a welcomed Charles Hendrickson as in 2014. His transfer to Pleasanton Medical personnel noticed marks Esparza, the driver and lone oc- firearm, possession of ammunition the department’s newest officer. this summer was a lateral move. on Rodriguez’s neck indicating cupant of the Honda, was pro- by a prohibited person and sale of A Benicia na- In his off-duty time, Hendrick- that his death may not have been nounced dead. a large-capacity magazine. tive and former son said he enjoys spending time from natural causes, according to • An ex-felon has been charged Mills is being held at the Santa member of that with his family, golfing and playing Moschetti. with possession of child pornog- Rita Jail in Dublin in lieu of city’s police de- guitar. Deputies who investigated Ro- raphy and five other felonies after $190,000 bail, with his arraign- partment, Hen- In other news driguez’s death found Hunter, who authorities executed a high-risk ment set to occur earlier this drickson was was his cellmate, and Hunter ad- search warrant at his home on week. hired in recent • An inmate at the Santa Rita Jail in mitted that he’d been involved in a Greenville Road in Livermore last Buckhout wrote that authorities weeks following Dublin has been charged with mur- physical altercation with Rodriguez week, prosecutors said. began investigating Mills after they a highly compet- der for the death of his cellmate and that he had knocked Rodri- Jarrett Harvey Mills, 37, of were tipped off by two informants. Charles itive recruitment Hendrickson almost two months ago, prosecu- guez to the ground and choked Livermore, was arrested Aug. 22 Prosecutors allege that Mills was and selection tors said. him until he became unconscious, when officers found child pornog- convicted of receiving stolen prop- process, according to Pleasanton James Hunter, 22, was charged Moschetti wrote. raphy in both photo and video erty in 2003 and possession of a police. last month for allegedly killing An- Authorities haven’t disclosed a formats and 37 rifles, handguns firearm by a felon in 2005. Q “Officer Hendrickson participat- tonio Rodriguez, 27, and is sched- motive for the killing. Alameda and shotguns and 315 pounds —Jeremy Walsh and ed in multiple interviews, a medi- uled to return to Alameda County County sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. of ammunition, Alameda County Bay City News Service cal and psychological examination, Superior Court in Dublin, across Ray Kelly wasn’t immediately avail- and an in-depth background in- the street from the jail, next Thurs- able for comment on why Ro- vestigation which revealed a stellar day to enter a plea. driguez’s death wasn’t previously work history and excellent com- Authorities said Hunter had been disclosed. Marion Lee Emerson munication skills,” Pleasanton po- in custody on $10,000 bail after • An 18-year-old San Ramon man Resident of Pleasanton lice officials said in a statement. being arrested in Berkeley June died when his vehicle went off Hendrickson was sworn in to 27 for vandalism and Rodriguez of northbound Interstate 880 and March 7, 1931 – August 21, 2017 the department during a ceremony had been in custody on attempted crashed into a tree in San Leandro Marion Lee Emerson passed Aug. 16. He is progressing through murder and firearms charges since last week, according to the Califor- away on Monday, August 21 a 16-week field training process August 2015. nia Highway Patrol and Alameda before being assigned to patrol in Rodriguez was found unrespon- County coroner’s bureau. after a brief bout of pneumonia, Pleasanton as a solo officer. sive on the floor of his cell at about Noah Esparza died in the crash following a stroke last Born in Los Angeles and raised 4:40 p.m. on July 6 after a fellow reported at about 1:10 a.m. Aug. November. She was a loving, generous mother, grandmother POLICE REPORT and great-grandmother with many talents and an inquiring The Pleasanton Police Department made Shoplifting Theft mind. the following information available. Q 3:17 p.m. on the 2300 block of Q 10:26 a.m., 4500 block of Rosewood Marion was born in Dallas Stoneridge Mall Road Drive; shoplifting Aug. 27 and grew up in Lancaster, Q 7:08 p.m. on the 1300 block of Q 4:44 p.m., 400 block of Old Bernal Sex offense Stoneridge Mall Road Avenue; theft of bicycle Texas, where she graduated Q 10:34 p.m. on Hopyard Road Vandalism Q 5:53 p.m. on the 400 block of Old from Lancaster High School as class salutatorian. She Theft from auto Bernal Avenue Q 1:24 p.m. on the 3100 block of Santa attended Austin College, Sherman, Texas, and received her Q 7:59 a.m. on the 5700 block of Rita Road Q 6:01 p.m. on the 5300 block of Case BA in Interior Design from Southern Methodist University, Gibraltar Drive Child abuse Avenue Dallas. She had three children with her first husband, Frank Q 8:10 a.m. on the 5700 block of Q 11:25 a.m. on Stonedale Drive Child abuse Gibraltar Drive Domestic battery Q 1:48 p.m. on Norton Way Leslie, and worked as an executive secretary for many years. Q 8:50 a.m. on the 5700 block of DUI Gibraltar Drive Q 2:03 a.m. on Rosewood Drive She survived her beloved second husband, Alton Emerson, Q 4:59 a.m. on the 6100 block of West moving to California after his death. She was an enthusiastic Q 9:17 a.m. on the 5700 block of Aug. 25 Las Positas Blvd Gibraltar Drive member of Mensa, the international high IQ society, as well Alcohol violation Vandalism Other thefts as a talented artist and craftswoman whose favorite color was Q 11:39 p.m. on the 800 block of Main Q 4:24 p.m. on the 3900 block of Q 4:31 p.m. on the 1700 block of Santa Street Stoneridge Drive Rita Road “the rainbow”. She was deeply curious about people, warm Domestic battery Q 4:39 p.m., 2300 block of Stoneridge Aug. 23 and friendly to everyone she met, and loved to chat to anyone Q 6:20 p.m. on Rosewood Drive Mall Road; shoplifting Theft from auto at any time about anything. Her proudest achievement was Q 5:18 p.m., 1300 block of Stoneridge Graffiti Q 3:41 a.m. on the 2500 block of Raven her family. Mall Road; shoplifting Q 1:47 p.m. on Division Street at Road Marion is survived by her children, Kathryn Gomberg Q 9:37 p.m., 4700 block of Willow Hopyard Road Q 5:32 a.m. on the 5900 block of Sunol Road; theft from structure Burglary Boulevard (Martin) of Wolverhampton, England; Virginia Leslie Aug. 26 Q 10:21 a.m. on the 1300 block of Q 7:03 a.m. on the 6500 block of (Michael Janousek) of Milpitas; David Leslie (Corinne) Brookline Loop Lansing Court Assault/battery of Pleasanton; and grandchildren Anna Gomberg and Theft Q 10:09 a.m. on the 1900 block of Q 11:34 p.m. on the 300 block of St. Thomas Stone of Oakland, Sarah Leslie and Adrian Schulte Q 7:41 a.m., 4300 block of Krause Foxswallow Circle Mary Street Street; theft of bicycle Q 10:10 a.m. on the 2500 block of of Denver, Peter and Amy Gomberg and Stephen Gomberg Drug violation Q 8:56 a.m., 5500 block of Springdale Tapestry Way of Wolverhampton, England, Jennifer Leslie-Failing and Q 9:39 p.m. at Hopyard Road and I-580 Avenue; shoplifting Shoplifting Nate Failing of Livermore and Simon Gomberg of London, Q 9:57 p.m. on the 6100 block of West Q 9:27 a.m., 3600 block of Andrews Q 2:54 p.m. on the 2300 block of England; and five great-grandchildren, Reece, Jamie, Pierce, Las Positas Blvd Drive; theft of bicycle Stoneridge Mall Road DUI Parker and Ella. She is also survived by her brother David Aug. 24 Q 3:34 p.m. on the 1500 block of Q 7:42 a.m. on the 1000 block of West Stoneridge Mall Road Hardy and niece Anne Estep (Nate) of Oakland. Lagoon Road Alcohol violation Q 7:30 p.m. on the 1300 block of Friends and family are invited to a memorial service on Q 9:56 p.m. on the 3100 block of Santa Q 10:10 a.m. on the 4200 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Valley Avenue Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Lynnewood Rita Road Q 9:33 p.m. on the 1500 block of Alcohol violation Fraud Stoneridge Mall Road United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, Q 6:50 p.m. on the 3300 block of Q 7:37 p.m. on the 5200 block of Vandalism and a reception which will follow at the church. Hopyard Road Hopyard Road Q 2:56 p.m. on the 600 block of Main Street PAID OBITUARY Pleasanton Weekly • September 1, 2017 • Page 11 Opinion Pleasanton EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Weekly

Arlie Smith (Role PUBLISHER Seeking the Tri-Valley’s Model) embraces Josh Burger (Courage) Gina Channell, Ext. 119 before the ceremony EDITORIAL everyday heroes where they received Editor their Tri-Valley Heroes Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 118 “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for award two years all people.” — Maya Angelou ago — and where Tri Valley Life Editor A hero is not defined by money or celebrity but by commitment to bet- both captivated Dolores Fox Ciardelli tering the world and being a blessing to others. the audience with Editor Emeritus Yes, a hero can be an individual who gives his or her life for another, such as heartwarming and Jeb Bing our 2014 Courage award recipient Philip Scholz, a Pleasanton man who died impassioned speeches. after pushing a stranger from the path of an oncoming train in Santa Clara. Staff Reporters However, the everyday people who continuously serve behind the Erika Alvero, Ext. 111 scenes but don’t make celebrity status and rarely get recognized are heroes Julia Reis, Ext. 121 too. They don’t do their good work for recognition or praise, but they MIKE SEDLAK/[email protected] Contributors deserve to be honored. contributions within the area of arts and culture. Tim Hunt, Cathy Jetter, Dennis Every year our staff acknowledges these unsung heroes with our Tri- Community Spirit: For selfless, tireless and largely unacknowledged Miller (sports), Mike Sedlak, Valley Heroes awards program, and we are seeking nominations for the actions that have enriched or improved the quality of life for the local Jenny Lyness, Nancy Lewis 2017 awards. In its sixth year, Tri-Valley Heroes is our salute to the com- community. munity members dedicated to bettering the Tri-Valley and the lives of its Courage: For an act of bravery or for determination and strength of ART & PRODUCTION residents. character to triumph over adversity. Marketing and Creative Director Some of the past recipients are: Environmental Stewardship: For a group or individual committed Shannon Corey • The mother-daughter team of Heidi and Amelia Abramson of Alamo for to minimizing risks and conserving and recycling, thereby reducing the launching the Bounty Garden, which donates fresh food to local food banks. Design and Production Manager impact on natural resources. Kristin Brown • Dr. Arthur Barnes, marking his retirement after 50 years as the conduc- Innovation: For a person, group or business who applies innovative Designers tor of the Livermore-Amador Symphony. ideas or programs to enhance the community. • Josh Burger of Pleasanton who, with a disease that made it unlikely he Rising Star: An individual between 10 and 18 years old whose services Linda Atilano, Rosanna Kuruppu, would live past birth and limited his growth and movement, is now a local directly benefit Tri-Valley citizens through outstanding volunteer work, Paul Llewellyn, Talia Nakhjiri, public speaker and an inspiration to children and adults in the Tri-Valley. serving as a community role model and mentor or demonstrating random Doug Young • Rosalie and Dan Gallagher, Dublin, for the idea and effort to create acts of kindness. residential recycled water fill stations that provided more than 25 million Role Model: For displaying common sense, compassion and wisdom ADVERTISING gallons of recycled water during the height of the statewide drought. while teaching, coaching and mentoring others with a vision for people to Account Executive • And Arlie Smith of San Ramon who despite the fact he had been recently strive to be the best they can be. Karen Klein, Ext. 122 diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and kidney cancer that had metastasized Lifetime Achievement: Recognizes an individual or group for contri- Real Estate Sales to his bones raised over $50,000 for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital butions, leadership, enthusiasm, and tireless efforts on behalf of his or her Carol Cano, Ext. 226 Oakland through a Costco store fundraiser that year. community and neighbors. The Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to Mike Doyle, Dan- Individuals who live or work in Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Dan- BUSINESS ville, 2016; Tony Macchiano, Pleasanton, 2015; Beverly Lane, Danville, 2014; ville, Alamo or Livermore are eligible, as are organizations and businesses Administrative Associates Ken Behring, Blackhawk, 2013; and Robert “Bob” Tucknott, Pleasanton, 2012. headquartered in these communities. 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n a pleasantly warm morn- ing last week, a small O crowd gathered under a canopy of wine grapes at Concannon Vineyard in Liver- more for a centuries-old ceremo- ny in recognition of the pending wine grape harvest. Organized by the Livermore Val- ley Winegrowers Association, the annual Blessing of the Grapes saw local clergy, winemakers and grape growers come together to give of thanks for the upcoming bounty. While many growers there did not anticipate they would start pick- their Top: Concannon Vineyard in Livermore hosted the annual Blessing of ing until after Labor Day, those the Grapes ceremony last week. Below: McGrail Vineyards and Winery like Steve Burman of Livermore’s winemaker Mark Clarin inspects a cluster of Cabernet Sauvignon wine 3 Steves Winery were eager and grapes grown on their Livermore property. ready. “For winemakers, this time of And on Monday more than 30 the spirit of Livermore Valley and year is what we live for,” said Bur- wineries will honor event wrist- an urge to visit our varied tasting man, who has been a full-time bands for additional tastings and rooms and to share the magic with winemaker and winery owner for special events, which will take their friends and networks,” she nearly a decade. “I feel like a little place at the wineries themselves as added. Harvest Wine Celebration kid and Santa’s on his way.” in previous years. This year’s harvest holds much This Sunday, Burman’s winery “The event (Sunday) will take intrigue for local winemakers and returns for holiday weekend will join more than 40 others for place on the top of the hill at Las growers because in recent history, the first day of the 36th annual Positas College, on their sports none have gone through several Harvest Wine Celebration, which field area,” said Bethany Wallace, years of drought immediately fol- STORY AND PHOTOS BY JULIA REIS will take place for the first time at Livermore Valley Winegrowers As- lowed by a winter of abundant the Las Positas College sports field. sociation events and marketing rainfall, according to Burman. Against a backdrop of windmills manager. “This is the first time “No one has gone through five and vineyards, attendees 21 and an event like this has taken place years of drought followed by rain older will be able to taste Livermore there, and it is a perfect setting. You — we’re creating the first data Valley wines, enjoy live music and can see vineyards, the windmills, point in this regard,” Burman said. art and buy fare from food trucks and look out over the Valley.” “It’s part of the excitement for between noon and 5 p.m. “I hope participants take away winemakers,” Burman added. “If

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Clockwise from far left: McGrail Vineyards and Winery worker Cris Saucier processes Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Wine grapes are dropped onto a conveyor belt before before being pressed. Attendees can enjoy wine, food, live music and more as part of the Harvest Wine Celebration this weekend. (Photo courtesy of LVWA).

the weather and fruit cooperated wine grapes on 27 acres. every year, we’d get bored. Our job A slight breeze blew through the is to take whatever fruit we get and vineyards as McGrail employees make the best wine we can.” laughed and talked while process- All about the process ing the wine grapes. The grapes slowly spilled out in bunches onto The Livermore Valley American a conveyor belt, where they contin- Viticultural Area — the moniker ued on into a membrane press for given to a federally designated wine crushing before fermenting. grape growing region — is one of Their red grapes, meanwhile the oldest in the state and encom- are de-stemmed and crushed into passes seven cities, according to tanks before fermentation, Clarin Tami Kelly, Livermore Valley Wine- explained. growers Association media liaison. “Once fermentation is done, de- “A lot of people think of it as just pending on the grape varieties you utilizing drip irrigation. Burman, whose winery grows Bacchus, the Greek god of wine) at Livermore, but it’s a much larger can do different things, like Sauvi- “For some reason, the bad storms Cabernet Sauvignon grapes on seven Las Positas College on Sunday. area,” she said, pointing to other gnon Blanc I’ll rack it off the leaves, that come during crush or the ones acres of land, said this year’s harvest “It’s a great publicity event for communities covered like Pleasan- start heat and cold stability and get that come during bloom in the is looking good at the outset. Livermore Valley winegrowers, for ton and Sunol. it ready to bottle right away,” he spring tend to miss Livermore,” “It looks like we’re slightly above all of us to get new people to show The window to harvest wine said. “With Cabernet Sauvignon, I Clarin continued. “They either go average in overall yield,” he added. up to Livermore Valley and try our grapes in Livermore Valley wine rack it into barrels and let the wine to the south central coast or north “From a quality standpoint, the wines,” he said. “It’s amazing to me country opens in mid-August and age for almost three years.” central coast like Napa Valley and fruit tastes wonderful.” how many people live in the Bay can close as late as Halloween, with That means McGrail’s 2017 Sau- Sonoma Valley.” Amid the busyness of crush Area — in fact live in the Livermore different varieties ripening at differ- vignon Blanc will come out in 2018, This past winter brought an end to season, Labor Day weekend gives Valley — that don’t know that we ent times. while the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon several years of drought in California. winemakers like Clarin the op- grow grapes. Picking by hand and sometimes won’t hit shelves until 2020. Each Clarin said the rain “seems to be im- portunity to pause with the annual “I think we need to keep con- by machine, workers convene in year, the winery produces 6,000 pacting things in a positive way.” Harvest Wine Celebration. Besides tinuing to hammer the idea that we the vineyards early each morning cases — or 72,000 bottles. “The canopies have been very tasting other local wines, he will are a wine-growing region, we’ve — often hours before sunrise — so “The neat thing about winemak- healthy and the crop load has been play guitar as a member of the been here a long time and we want that day’s harvesting can wrap up ing is your job changes as the really well-balanced,” he said. Bacchus Brothers (aptly named for to be here a lot longer.” Q before the heat becomes a factor. year goes by,” Clarin said. “I don’t “What I’m probably most happy Aug. 25 proved to be the first day pick grapes every day, I don’t press about with the amount of rainfall Wine time of crush season for McGrail Vine- grapes every day, I don’t fill barrels that we got is the snow runoff has The 36th annual Harvest Wine Celebration, a fundraiser of the Livermore yards and Winery in Livermore, as every day, I don’t fill bottles every been through the whole summer, so Valley Winegrowers Association, will take place this Sunday and Monday. that morning fruit was picked and day — I just do it throughout the the quality of our irrigation water is • From 12-5 p.m. Sunday at the Las Positas College sports field (3000 brought over from nearby Ghiel- year, which is kind of cool.” excellent. In the drought years with Campus Hill Drive in Livermore), attendees 21 years old and up can metti Vineyard, where McGrail gets Celebrating the harvest increased salinity, you’re watering taste Livermore Valley wines from more than 40 wineries, buy fare from their Sauvignon Blanc grapes. your vines with a little bit of salty food trucks, and enjoy art and live music from Icelandic Underbelly, Winemaker Mark Clarin, who Among the benefits of growing water and they don’t like that.” Kingsborough and Bacchus Brothers. joined McGrail in 2009, said that wine grapes in the Tri-Valley is But at the same time, Clarin said, Tickets are $55/person through today and $65 at the door. VIPs (at a cost of day he anticipated Cabernet Sau- the rainfall pattern, according to there’s a lot more to grape growing $85 through today and $100 at the door) get preferred parking, complimentary vignon grapes would be the first Clarin. than the water. small plates of food, lounge seating and exclusive tasting of signature wines. All tickets include wine tastings, a commemorative Livermore Valley wine country of the grapes grown on McGrail “When the rain comes in to the “Drought obviously is part of glass, a program and wine discounts at select wineries on Monday. property to be picked this season, Bay Area, most of the rain gets the weather, but how hot is the Parking is $5 per car and complimentary for VIPs, and there will be a but not until mid-September. Be- dumped in the mountains to our summer, how warm is the spring, designated drop-off area for limos, Uber, Lyft and other transportation. sides Cabernet Sauvignon, McGrail west and we get a little bit of rain,” did we get any rain during spring? * On Labor Day more than 30 wineries will honor Sunday’s event also grows Merlot Malbec, Touriga he said, adding that gives McGrail Those types of things have affected wristbands for tastings and special offerings like live music and food. Nacional, Souzao and Tempranillo better control over their vines by each vintage as well,” he said. For complete information visit www.lvwine.org.

Pleasanton Weekly • September 1, 2017 • Page 13 What’s happening around the Valley in music, theater, Tri Valley Life art, movies and more

Actor Graham McTavish is special guest at annual Highland Gathering and Games

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI different venues before settling in Pleasanton about rom bagpipes to caber tossing to high- 20 years ago. hopping Irish dancing,cining, ttheheh 152nd152ndn Scot-Scot “ThereTherree aareree a totalt of seven stages,” Busby

CALEDONIAN CLUB tish Highland Gatheringherrinng andannd GamesGaamees said.saidid. “Five“F“Fivive ofo themtheh m are Celtic music, from indie The caber toss is among the most popular athletic this holiday weekendndd willwilill havehah veve some-somme- grggroupsroups ttoo CelticCeCelttici rock ‘n’ roll.” competitions during the Scottish Highland Gathering thing for everyone. TheTThe twotwo otherototheh r stages feature continuous fid- and Games. The annual all-dayay gatheringgag therinng atat thetheh dling,dld ing,g harping,hararpip ng, singing and Scottish country Alameda County FairgroundsFairggroounu dds onon Sat-SaS t- dancing.ddancn ing.g urday and Sunday presents thee traditionaltradittionan l triple-triplee- “T“Thehe fiddlers rally has students fare of pipe bands, highlandd dancingdancing andandn fromfrom beginners on up to expert — heavy event athletics, 22 differentrennt attrac-attrrac- it’sit’ss a big rally with the fiddlers tions in all. playingpla like mad,” Busby said. Nearly 100 clans set up tentsentn s forfor Five air-conditioned folks to learn more about theirir heri-herii- buildingsbu will host vendors, he tage; more than 20 exotic birdsrds of nonoted. British-style food will prey perch on trainers’ arms toto be be featured at the event, and admired; and Mary, Queen of Scots,cots, faffaira food will also be for sale. navigates the grounds with hherer WWhisky tasting will include entourage, as do Highland war-war- premiumpr Scottish, American riors, Roman legions and invad-ada - andana international whiskies, ing Vikings. andan a whisky master will lead Special this year is the appear-eaar- a sesseminar.e ance of Graham McTavish, actorctor Kilt-wearers of all ages from “The Hobbit” film series andannd andannd abilitiesa can take part in the “Outlander,” a time-traveling TV freefrfree KKiltedi Mile races that begin at show set in Scotland that is begin-egginn- 10 eacheaac day. And the Heavy Ath- ning its third season on Starz. McTa-cTa- leticleetiic EventsE showcase a dozen of vish, a native of Glasgow, will haveavee thethe world’sw top athletes as well as autograph and photo sessions underder competitionscom among almost 70 of the main grandstands on both days.ayys. thethhe country’s top amateur men “There is so much to do — that’sthat’s’s andana d women. why we have two-day tickets,”s,s ” sasaidid The athletics include Floyd Busby, spokesman for theheh CCale-ala e- tossingtotossss a caber (tree trunk), the donian Club of San Francisco, proudprp ououd hosthoh stst weightwew iighth for height, weight for dis- of the extravaganza. tance,tat ncn e,e the Scottish hammer and CALEDONIAN CLUB The tradition began in 18666 whenwhwhenn thethehe stonestonne putt. Contests take place all Traditional Scottish entertainment will include bagpipers newly formed club gathered on MarketMaM rkrkete andandn dayday ono the race track and can be (above) and dancers (below). 12th streets in San Francisco forfofor itsiits firstfiirsr t enjoyedenjjooy from the grandstands. picnic, which included athletic contestsccoontn esestss andand Standing on the ground dancing events. By the second year,yeearr, 4,00044,00000 levellelevevel is free, bench seats are $6 people attended, and the Gatheringheheriringng andand andanand reserved seating is $8. The Games have continued, even ffollow-olollol w- trttracksideaacc terrace to the right of ing the 1906 earthquake, tryingg outouut See SCOTTISH on Page 17

Actor Graham McTavish, known for his roles in “The Hobbit” and “Outlander,” is set to be a special guest this weekend. (Contributed photo).

Wee guide to weekend What: 152nd Scottish Highland Gathering & Free for children 11 and under, and for active Games military Who: Caledonian Club of San Francisco Grandstand show: $6 bench. $8 reserved. When: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Sept. 2-3 Ground-level standing area is free. Where: Alameda County Fairgrounds Parking: Fairgrounds charges $10 per vehicle Tickets: $25 one-day adult; $35 two days Other: Food can be brought into the fairgrounds but drinks must be non-alcoholic in $13 one-day seniors, 65-plus; $25 two days non-glass containers. $13 one-day youths (12-17); $25 two days

Pleasanton Weekly • September 1, 2017 • Page 15 TRI VALLEY LIFE

Weekly intern follows LPFD firefighters on typical summer afternoon PHOTOS BY DANIEL KIM

Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department firefighters like Dennis Navle have their suits ready next to the fire From left: Firefighters Navle, Leo Lima and Matt Brett make up one of the many units engine allowing them to quickly change and be ready for any emergency. at the LPFD.

LPFD Engine 94 is ready to leave the station at any time to respond to any emergency. The unit attempts to respond to a traffic collision July 27, only to find out that a closer unit has already reached the scene.

During dinner time, the unit typically eats and cooks food together. Here, Lima prepares taco Navle responds to a report of a man fainting inside Lokanta Mediterranean Bar and Grill on salad for him and his colleagues. Main Street.

Page 16 • September 1, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly TRI VALLEY LIFE A cappella women Valley Concert Chorale welcome new singers holding tryouts Harmony Fusion Chorus holding open rehearsal Sept. 18 All-volunteer, nonprofit choir sings all genres BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Monday in Hayward. about the chorus, and she has a The Valley Concert Chorale, a Joubert and Mathias Harmony Fusion Chorus, a “We welcome visitors to every sense of humor that keeps it fun.” lyrical part of the Tri-Valley for • March — “The Eternal Rose” women’s a cappella barbershop rehearsal, but September is a good Director Barbara Vander Putten, more than 50 years, is schedul- with Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna” and show chorus, will host a special time to start with us as we begin a SAI-certified director and mem- ing audition appointments for its Elder’s “Requiem” open rehearsal night Sept. 18 to preparing our holiday music and ber of the SAI Region 12 coaching 2017-18 season. • May — “A Rose for Love” with welcome new singers of all ages, working on our contest song pack- faculty, has directed Harmony Fu- The chorale is looking for ex- Brahms’ “Liebeslieder Waltzes and backgrounds and cultures. age for our annual regional compe- sion Chorus (formerly Harmony perienced singers who can sight- Gypsy Songs,” and the witty P.D.Q. “We are looking to add to our tition in Reno next May,” Morrison Crossroads Chorus of Pleasanton) read and enjoy singing exciting Bach’s “Liebeslieder Polkas” chorus of women who love to sing said. “We are especially interested since March 2006. Since then the and challenging music. The group, Auditions will be held Mondays, and are enthusiastic about per- in attracting singers from the East chorus has regularly earned med- under the direction of artistic di- Sept. 11, 18 and 25, at the First forming, competing and improv- Bay’s many cultural communities.” als at the annual SAI regional rector and conductor John Emory Presbyterian Church of Livermore ing their vocal skills,” member- The special rehearsal evening contests. Bush, performs a variety of music 2020 Fifth St. Call 736-9731 for an ship chairwoman Joanne Morrison will begin with a meet-and-greet “A main element of our mis- ranging from classical to contem- appointment. said. followed by vocal warm-ups, sion statement is community out- porary, and folk to jazz. For more information about the “If you have a good ear for when visitors are invited up on the reach,” Vander Putten said. “For The new season will include the Valley Concert Chorale, visit www. music, we want you. Sight-reading risers with the chorus members. me, that is especially true with following performances: valleyconcertchorale.org or call music is not required. We have Guests will learn to sing “tags” — respect to young performers. Each • December — “A Midwinter 866-4003. Q many methods for learning our the last two phrases of a song in year we try to include at least one Rose” with music by Berkey, —Dolores Fox Ciardelli songs,” she added. true barbershop style. youth group in our shows.” Harmony Fusion Chorus, a “We want our visitors to experi- The open rehearsal evening is Want to get news briefs emailed to you every weekday? chapter of Sweet Adelines Inter- ence what it’s like to be one of us,” 7-10 p.m. Sept. 18, at the Hill and Sign up for Express, our new daily e-edition. national (SAI), is open to singers board president Sarah Owen said. Valley Women’s Club, 1808 B St., Go to www.PleasantonWeekly.com to sign up. of high school age and above. “Barbara, our director, is wonder- Hayward, just off I-580. For more It meets from 7-10 p.m. every ful to sing for. She is very serious information, call 373-0210. Q Which Darlene Crane did youry Home Loan?

SCOTTISH the United States and Canada will Marine Band and other musical complete in five grades, and they groups will hold a formal concert Continued from Page 15 all participate in the pageantry of tonight, with $14 admission, and the grandstand has a buffet lunch the Massed Bands in front of the an informal free performance Sun- and tables and chairs, with a view grandstands at 5:20 p.m. to close day evening, Busby said. of the athletic events. each day’s festivities. A featured part He recommends buying a pro- A Children’s Glen will have of the show is the entrance of the gram for a guide to the multitude A Trusted Lender for Builders games and prizes, and the Clydes- 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from of events at the Games and Gather- and Real Estate Companies for over 37 Years dale horse team is also popular with Miramar, playing in unison with the ing, but noted there are also several youngsters, as well as sheep dog tri- famed L.A. Scots Grade-1 Pipe Band. information booths. 925-699-4377 [email protected] als and long-coated highland cattle. This year the San Ramon Marri- “There is something for every- This year, 35 pipe bands from ott is the host hotel, where the U.S. body,” Busby said. Q Darlene Crane, Branch Manager/Loan Advisor 30 W. Neal Street #105 Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-699-4377 cell | 925-461-2809 phone [email protected] | www.darlenecrane.com NMLS 30878 LendUS, LLC dba RPM Mortgage NMLS #1938 - Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the CA Residential Mortgage Lending Act. Equal Housing Opportunity C-293

• September 25th - Dinner at Gianni’s • October 1st - Running with Wings Fun Run & Walk 5K • October 5th - 5th Annual SWing for Cancer Therapies Golf Tournament

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO • October 13th - A Passage to India: Diwali Nite Comedy cabaret • October 22nd - Livermore Wine Trolley Summer of Love Sandy and Richard Riccardi are bringing a party to the Firehouse Arts Center stage at 8 p.m. Sept. 9 with • October 24th - Party Palooza Presents Laugh Out Loud for Rita their hit comedy and cabaret show of current content and toe-tapping piano and vocals. The original • October 28th - 9th Annual Soups of the World production chronicles their cracked and bushwhacked road to marital bliss and social consciousness. These YouTube stars have had more than 12 million views. Tickets are $15-$25. Go to www.firehousearts.org, call • November 2nd - Dinner at Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard 931-4848 or purchase at the theater box office, 4444 Railroad Ave.

Pleasanton Weekly • September 1, 2017 • Page 17 Sports PLEASANTON Sponsoredpy by PREPS BY DENNIS MILLER 484-0789 vicsallstar.com Tri-Valley all-stars win third straight World Series title Plus: Tough opening week for Pleasanton starting quarterbacks

Tri-Valley Babe Ruth has a long It started with a 5-4 win over New- key new additions this year were CONTRIBUTED PHOTO tradition of excellence on the base- town, Conn., followed by a 9-1 vic- Shane Cancilla, Brad Couture, Pat- The Tri-Valley’s 15-year-old Babe Ruth all-stars celebrate after winning the ball field stretching close to three tory over Marshall County, Tenn. rick Gallagher and Matt Sugden. World Series in Tennessee, the team’s third straight national championship. decades, but this year’s 15-year-old Next up was a 4-2 win over West The coaches were Tony Battilega, San Leandro and De La Salle got bright a future, and it’s not the way all-star team accomplished some- Windsor, N.J., and a 5-3 triumph Mark Palfalvi and Scott Sugden. the best of the Dons 42-7. we work at Foothill. We won’t put thing that had never been done over Sarasota, Fla. Special honors in this year’s Lost in the concern for the start- someone in until they are healthy.” before in the entire 66-year history The four wins earned the team World Series went to: Sheppard, ers was that the two players who For Amador, it was Coleman of Babe Ruth baseball. the top seed in the National Divi- MVP; Cancilla, Luke Palfalvi and came off the bench for the schools Wiley who came into the game The team, which plays their reg- sion. The seeding gave them a bye Matt Sugden, All-World Series did pretty nice jobs in relief. and played well in an almost no- ular season in Dublin on Camp before facing a rematch with Sara- Team; and Anderson, Gold Glove. Andrew Duval was suddenly win situation as the top Dons were Parks U.S. Army Reserve base, sota in the semifinals. Football update given the keys to the Foothill of- facing one of the top teams in the won its third consecutive national Down 4-2 with three outs re- fense and performed well, leading nation. championship last month. maining, the gritty Californians It wasn’t exactly the type of be- the Falcons to scoring drives. “He did a nice job getting the ball Two years ago, the boys won the scored three seventh-inning runs ginning the local football teams “He played very well,” coach out on time,” Amador coach Danny 13-year-old World Series in James- before Florida could record a single were looking for as they launched Matt Sweeney said of Duval. “If Jones said of Wiley, who stands town, N.Y. Last year, they won out and walked off with a stunning their 2017 seasons last Friday. you would have told me we would 5-foot-10 and weighs 160 pounds. the 14-year-old World Series in 5-4 victory. Both Amador Valley and Foothill score 26 points with our backup “It was time for the next man up. Westfield, Mass. And on Aug. 17, On championship night, several lost their quarterbacks in the first quarterback, I would have told you There was no time to flinch and he they clinched the first-ever trifecta thousand Tennessee fans, decked quarter of their games, forcing each that you are crazy. (Backups) just played well.” by winning the 15-year-old World out in the burnt orange, showed team to look to their bench for don’t get the reps in practice.” Initially, it appeared Mazotti Series in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. up to Bobby Brewer field to watch help. How long Wooldridge is out re- would be out at least eight days and The team, consisting of 12 their Lawrenceburg team try to Ben Wooldridge, the Fresno mains to be seen. The biggest break pursuant to protocol established Pleasanton boys and one from San avenge a 2015, 15-year-old title State-bound quarterback for Foot- comes with Foothill having a bye by high school football, but over Ramon Valley High, finished this game loss to Southern California. hill who is in his third year of start- this week, allowing Wooldridge an the weekend Jones got word that summer with a 16-1 record. The However, as fate would have it, ing for the Falcons and is regarded extra week to make it back. Mazotti had been cleared to return team’s overall mark the past three the Bay Area boys prevailed with as one of the top quarterbacks in He’s a tough kid — anyone who to the team this week. summers is 45-3, which includes another hard-fought championship the region, was sent to the sideline saw him take a beating last year The Dons host Kings Academy three Northern California champi- game win 4-3. against San Leandro with a shoul- and continually keep getting up (Sunnyvale) tonight, an extra spe- onships, three Pacific Southwest re- This year’s team had six boys on der injury on his throwing arm. can attest to that — so figure cial event for Amador Valley High gional titles and now three national all three championship teams: Josh Nico Mazotti, the Amador quar- if there is any chance of playing as the school’s students, educa- championships. Anderson, Joey Battilega, Trevor terback who transferred from Foot- against San Ramon Valley on Sept. tors and community members will With a target on their back, the Jackson, Jaden Sheppard, Evan hill, lasted all of one play against 8, he will be there. come together between the junior Tri-Valley boys played four pool- Chevalier and Cory Steinhauer. De La Salle as he got drilled and But Sweeney was quick to point varsity and varsity football games play games in this year’s World Three boys were on two of the suffered a concussion. out the big picture. at 6:30 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting Series, and although nothing came teams: Demetre Aaron, Luke Pal- The injuries didn’t help either “Ben will not play until he is ceremony for Amador Stadium’s easy, they finished with four wins. falvi and Troy Nassar. And the four team, as the Falcons fell 35-26 to 100%,” Sweeney said. “He’s got too new field. Q

TROPHIES Registration underway for AWARDS PINS Pleasanton Youth Basketball CORPORATE AWARDS GLASS AND CRYSTAL City seeks players, coaches, referees for 2017-18 season MEDALLIONS BY JEREMY WALSH PYB emphasizes having fun, im- their child and one other player to PLAQUES Pleasanton recreation officials proving skills, making new friends play on their team. Both partici- RIBBONS have put out a call to kids and teens and developing teamwork, accord- pants must be registered in the same APPAREL across the city who would be inter- ing to city officials. Registration course code in order for the request ested in playing in this year’s Pleas- costs $160 per player and includes to be honored, city officials noted. PROMOTIONAL ITEMS anton Youth Basketball (PYB) league. a jersey, practice time and league The city plans to host coaching Open to Pleasanton residents only, participation. clinics and provide extra support CAROL, JERRY, AND JEREMY ROSENBLATT the league is available to girls and The city is also recruiting vol- as needed. Phone: 925.249.1133 Fax: 925.249.1131 boys in first through 12th grades of unteer coaches to support the PYB Officials are also hiring youth- all skill levels, city officials said. The program. Interested coaches must sports officials for the PYB league, Oak Hills Shopping Center 5424-3 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton deadline to register is Sept. 17. complete a volunteer application open to people 15 years old and Catalog On-Line: Crowntrophy.com City officials are also looking for and pass a Live Scan/Department older. No prior refereeing experi- E-mail: [email protected] volunteer coaches and game referees of Justice screening process. ence is necessary, and training will to support the PYB league. Prior coaching experience is not be provided. The recreational league begins necessary. To learn more about playing or with player evaluations the week A head coach’s child can play for coaching in PYB, visit www.pleas- of Sept. 24, followed by team free on their team — a deal limited antonfun.com and click on the Like us on assignments. Practices start the to one free registration per parent- “Sports” tab. To apply for a referee www.facebook.com/pleasantonweekly week of Nov. 6, and league-spon- coach, with the registration fee post, visit the city’s Human Resourc- sored games occur on Saturdays refunded at the end of the season. es Department webpage via www. starting Dec. 9 through Feb. 17. Head coaches are allowed to select cityofpleasantonca.gov. Q Page 18 • September 1, 2017 • Pleasanton Weekly Calendar WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY O POST CALENDAR ITEMS AT PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM

risk. The Parkview, 100 Valley Ave. of the month at the Pleasanton Contact 277-7661 or help@ PET OF THE WEEK See resources.eskaton.org/balance. Operations Services Center, AlanonTriValley.org. Go to EYE GLASS ADJUSTMENTS AND 3333 Busch Road. www.alanonTriValley.org. Your best good Pleasanton. CLEANING Stop by the Pleasanton friend Senior Center from 10:30 a.m.- Religion & Spirituality LIVERMORE LIONESS CLUB The 12:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday Livermore Lioness Club welcomes You never know what you’re PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP of the month to have your new members at its regular going to get ... but we’re pretty SCHEDULE Lynnewood United eyeglasses and sunglasses cleaned monthly meeting on the first sure that Bubba and just about Methodist Church offers a and adjusted by a representative Tuesday of each month, at 6:30 anybody will go together like friendly congregation where all from Sears Optical. For more p.m. A $2 to $5 donation is peas and carrots. The 4-year- are welcome. Worship 9 or 10:30 information call 931-5365. requested. Participating in the old, brown-and-white tabby is a.m. Sundays with Sunday school Pleasanton Senior Center, many activities of the group is a a good-natured feline, eager to for youth & adults at 10:30 a.m., 5353 Sunol Blvd. great way to meet local people. make friends and definitely ready childcare at both services. Contact Lioness is a service club which to go home now. Run down and FRIENDS OF THE PLEASANTON Pastor Henry Kim at 846-0221, helps many worthy causes in our meet this devoted friend today at SENIOR CENTER ‘NEWCOMER’S email to [email protected], community. Call 443-4543. the Valley Humane Society, 3670 WELCOME’ The Friends of the visit www.lynnewood.org., Nevada St. Visit valleyhumane.org Pleasanton Senior Center is 4444 Black Ave. PLEASANTON-TULANCINGO SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION or call 426-8656 sponsoring a twice-monthly TRI-VALLEY CULTURAL JEWS INTRO All are welcome VHS/K. JACOBY “Newcomer’s Welcome” from TO JEWISH CULTURE SCHOOL Learn to join for “Taco Tuesday” at 6 10:30 a.m.-noon on the second about Tri-Valley Cultural Jews p.m. the second Tuesday of the that are part of each grief journey and fourth Wednesday of the and its Jewish Culture School. month at Fiesta Taco, 1989 Santa Music and we will explore them in this month at the Pleasanton Senior Curriculum provides a hands-on, Rita Road Unit J. We are an active Center. Tour the facility and hear organization promoting cultural PARTY WITH THE RICCARDIS eight-week series of workshops. fun learning experience featuring about programs and activities, exchange, goodwill and friendship. Comedy cabaret featuring Sandy One-time donation of $15 is dancing, singing and cooking. They requested. Space limited, pre- questions are welcome and will focus on Jewish culture and history. We have a youth and adult and Richard Riccardi at Firehouse be answered, and light snacks exchange program. Call 989-6882 Arts Center on Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. registration required. Call Eleanor Ages 6 through 14, leading to a Flatley at 925-846-8708 for more will be served. Attend a free Secular Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Alden or go to www.ptsca.org. Tickets available at lunch at the Sage Cafe after, information. Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, MOTHERS WITH A PURPOSE www.firehousearts.org. no reservations needed. Go to N FEDERATION OF THE Livermore. Mothers With a Purpose meets SHAMANIC DRUM CIRCLE Drumming ATIONAL www.seniorcenterfriends.org. BLIND Tri-Valley Chapter of the at 7 p.m. on the second and will help you to gain access to your PHOTO CLUB The photo club is fourth Thursday of the month inner guidance and learn to work National Federation of the Blind Community Groups will be meeting from 1-3 p.m., open to any senior who enjoys at the Foothill High School with your helping spirits. Presented the hobby of photography at any CLUTTERLESS (CL) SELF HELP Library. Mothers with a Purpose by Ashleigh Pevey, Shamanic healer, second Saturday of each month SUPPORT GROUP ClutterLess (CL) at Valley Memorial Hospital, 1111 level. It is suggested that you have was formed by local moms to sessions are usually 3-4:15 p.m. some form of a digital camera. The Self Help Support Group, for offer support to families the second Sunday of the month at E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore. Any people with difficulty discarding visually impaired or blind person is group shares photos and makes affected by addiction. Visit Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador suggestions how the photos might unwanted possessions, meets motherswithapurpose.org. Foothill Valley Blvd., Suite 108 in Dublin. urged to attend. Call Carl at at 7 p.m. every Monday at The 449-9362. be improved. Meetings include High School, 4375 Foothill Road. Bring a drum or rattle; a few will be occasional speakers and field trips, Parkview, 100 Valley Ave. Cluttering available. Call 829-2733 or go to FREE FALL PREVENTION EVENT FOR and are from 2-4 p.m. the second is a psychological issue, not an www.unityoftrivalley.org. SENIORS Eskaton is hosting “Before Wednesday of the month at the organizing issue. We are for the the Fall,” a new documentary Pleasanton Senior Center. Cost is Clutterer who is ready to change. Health & Wellness about fall prevention and recovery, $2 for residents, $2.50 for non- Go to www.ClutterLessEastBay.org. at The Parkview in Pleasanton on residents. Call 931-5365. Free. Optional Contribution of $3 GRIEF WORKSHOP The death of Sept. 14. Enjoy this 30-minute to $5 appreciated. a loved one is unlike any other educational film, join the Q&A AL-ANON AND ALATEEN Have loss. Grieving people need time Teens 2015 with the Emmy-winning filmmaker you been affected by someone’s and space to honor their grief. YOUTH COMMISSION Karen Christian, and watch a The Pleasanton drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen Although there is no right or wrong demonstration of fun and easy Youth Commission meets at 7 path, there are Stepping Stones offer hope and strength for families exercises to help reduce your fall p.m. on the second Wednesday and friends of problem drinkers.

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WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES City Council Chip Car Key Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue $ 99 • PUBLIC HEARING: PUD-123, Mathew Zaheri - Consider an application for 69 Planned Unit Development (PUD) development plan to construct a 201-stall (Some Restrictions parking lot for vehicle display/inventory to be shared by Stoneridge Chrysler- Apply) Jeep-Dodge-Ram and a future dealership located at 2694 Stoneridge Drive • Introduction of an ordinance to amend the Chapter 18.110 (Personal Wireless Ask Us About: Service Facilities) of the Pleasanton Municipal Code to allow for small-cell-wire- less systems in the Hacienda Business Park where the systems are concealed Rescreening Or New Window • Approve amendment to four maintenance agreements between the City and Screens, Sharpening Knives, the Hacienda Business Park Owners Association to extend the terms of those Scissors, Chainsaws, Mower agreements and to allow for revenue share for small-cell-wireless systems to be Blades and Many located in street lights in the Hacienda Business Park Garden Tools. ‹*VUZPKLYHWWYV]HSVM[OL1\UPWLYV:[YLL[HUK0UKLWLUKLUJL+YP]L;YHѝJ*HSTPUN Plan Human Services Commission Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue Two Locations to serve you: • Review of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated An- 1807 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton nual Performance and Evaluation Report Phone (925) 846-0660 652 Main Street, Pleasanton To explore more about Pleasanton, Phone (925) 846-0727 visit us at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov www.truevalue.com/pleasanton Pleasanton Weekly • September 1, 2017 • Page 19 fogster.com THE TRI-VALLEY’S FREE CLASSIFIEDS WEB SITE Fogster.com offers FREE postings online and the opportunity for your ad to appear in print to more than 80,000 readers. You can log on to fogster.com 24/7, and your online ad starts immediately. Some ads require payment. TO RESPOND TO ADS WITHOUT PHONE NUMBERS GO TO FOGSTER.COM

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6 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,455sf. | 3-Car Garage 4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,575sf. | 13,885sf. lot 3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1,192sf. SUMMIT CREEK, Pleasanton 474 Amaral circle, Pleasanton 1021 Peary Court, Livermore Bridle Creek Neighborhood Downtown Pleasanton Sunset East Neighborhood Upscale design with curving staircase, porches and butler’s pantry. A Just Listed Fixer Upper. Premier location with a peaceful setting and Court location and walking distance to Downtown Livermore. ‘Town & Country’ feel with ample room inside and out. Bonus Room walking distance to Main St. Backing to a seasonal creek the deep lot Updated kitchen, wood flooring, newer HVAC. Detached 2-Car and Guest Suite. Price TBD offers easy expansion options. Side yard access. Needs TLC. $870,000 garage w/ workshop/storage. $595,000

COMING PENDING JUST SOON SOLD

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,080sf. 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2,244sf. 7052 Dublin Meadows St., Dublin Mount Veeder Road, Dublin 3365 Edgecomb Court, Dublin Ivy Oak at Wallis Ranch Neighborhood Alamo Creek Neighborhood Representing New Construction Buyers. This model ranges from Sonata Neighborhood Second story living with views of the hills. Updated kitchen, baths Private location on a court & views of the ridge. Large living room off 4-6 Bedrooms, 3,016-3,359sf. of living space. Brand new homes in a and large indoor laundry room. Master offers a private patio and gourmet kitchen w/ large island and top of the line appliances. Large master planned community. $1,115,000 walk-in closet. $570,000 master w/ walk-in closet, elegant bath. $1,000,000 TYLER MOXLEY 4th Generation Realtor Broker Associate VISIT 925.518.1083 TYLERMOXLEY.COM License# 01412130 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Pleasanton Weekly • September 1, 2017 • Page 21 Experience the Difference EXPERTISE | TEAMWORK | RELIABILITY | INTEGRITY | SATISFACTION Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group

Professional Real Estate Services Connecting People and Property Blaise Lofland 925.846.6500 blofl[email protected] License #00882113 BlaiseLofland.com | PLEASANTON 900 Main Street

CASTLEWOOD HEIGHTS CUSTOM HOME LIVERMORE CHARMER

JUST CLOSED SALE PENDING

6900 RIDDELL STREET 5682 SUNSET CREEK CT., PLEASANTON 3160 CABRILLO AVENUE, LIVERMORE Upgraded Single Level in Castlewood Heights by Pulte Homes in Beautiful Custom Home Built in 2008 with Quiet Court Location! Location, Location, Location! This Charming 3 Bedroom 2 2002 Five Bedrooms, Four Bathrooms, Approximately 3249 Square Located Adjacent to Desirable Bridle Creek and Sycamore Heights Bath, Oversized Two Car Garage, Single Story Home is Walking Feet, Finished Four Car Garage* Large Open Family Room (with Fire Neighborhoods. This 5-Bedroom, 5-Bathroom Home Includes a Distance to Downtown Livermore! Hardwood Floors Throughout, Place)/Kitchen Great Room Concept. Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Private Office and Game Room Area and is Approximately 5147 Countertops and Stainless Steel Appliances, Large Master Suite Square Feet. This Half-acre (.46) Lot Includes a Newer In-ground Pool Dual Pane Windows, Granite Countertops with New Gas Stove with Recently Remodeled Master Bathroom, Newer Wood Style Tile and Spa, Large Covered Patio, Outdoor Kitchen Entertainment Area/ and Microwave in Upgraded Kitchen. Updated Bathrooms. Wood Flooring and Extensive Woodwork Throughout. Guest Suite with Fire Pit and Beautiful Landscaping. Enjoy Views of The Surrounding Burning Fireplace with Gas Option and Central Air Conditioning. Private Bathroom, Updated Secondary Bathrooms, Large Laundry/ Hills and Pleasanton Ridge from the Front and Rear Grounds, as Family Friendly Backyard Has Stamped Concrete Patio Also Mud Room, Beautifully Upgraded Landscaped Side and Private Back Well as From Inside the House and Multiple Balconies. Upstairs and Plenty of Room to Play (Lawn Area), Garden, or Just Relax! Yard, Backs to Natural Community Open Space, Large Side Yard Downstairs Master Suites. This Desirable Location is Sought-after Custom Front Pavers Provides Extra Parking and Walkway with Lawn Area and Play Structure, Occupied But Immediate Possession Because It’s Quiet, Located Away from Freeways and Trains, Near Available. For More Information and Photos, go to 6900riddell.com. an Awesome Neighborhood Park (Mission Hills Park), and Within Lights. Expanded Front Porch for Morning Coffee or Afternoon For a Private Showing Call, the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. Walking Distance to Downtown Pleasanton. For More Information and Wine. SOLD FOR $1,725,000 Photos, go to 5682sunsetcreek.com. For a Private Showing Call, the OFFERED AT $649,000 Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. OFFERED AT $2,338,888

ESTATES OF MOHR PARK KOTTINGER RANCH BRIDLE CREEK

SOLD SOLD SOLD

1980 PALMER DRIVE, PLEASANTON 1234 HEARST DRIVE, PLEASANTON 5786 SHADOW RIDGE COURT, PLEASANTON Desirable Largest Gibson Model in “The Estates of Mohr Park”. Expanded & Remodeled Kottinger Ranch Single Level, Plus. “Deer Remodeled and Highly Upgraded Popular Hillstar Model on Quiet Grove” Model in Premium Location! Solar Powered Home with Five Court in Bridle Creek. Five Bedrooms, Workout Room (6th), 4.5 Upgrades Throughout, Five Bedroom, Three Bathroom (One Bathrooms Plus Home Theater/ Bonus Room. No Expense Spared Bed & Bath Down) with Approximately 3369 Square Feet. Bedrooms, 3 ½ Remodeled Bathrooms and 3481 Square Feet. Master Suite, Three Secondary Bedrooms, 2 ½ Bathrooms, and Expanded in Making This Home Very Desirable. Plantation Shutters and Premium Corner Lot Location, Remodeled Gourmet Kitchen, Remodeled Kitchen-Downstairs. Upstairs- Large Bonus Room (5th Beautiful Wood Flooring. Remodeled Gourmet Kitchen. Premium Remodeled Bathrooms, Craft/Storage (6th Room), Crown Bedroom), Full Bathroom, Exercise Room & Separate Workstation Lot is Beautifully Landscaped with In-Ground Pool/Spa, Outdoor Molding, Custom Trimmed & Cased Windows, New Furnaces Kitchen, Fire Pit, and Sports Court. Perfect Location - Walk to Main Area. New Paint (Interior & Exterior), New Carpeting, Panoramic Street, Attendance Area for Great Schools, Located Near Awesome & Air Conditioners (2016), Upgraded Lighting & Electrical, Views, Private Rear Grounds with In-Ground Pool/Spa. Greenbelt Park, Convenient Access to 680 and Ace Commuter Train. The Blaise Concrete Tile Roof, Three Car Garage, Professionally Across the Street, and Very Near to Community Amenities Include Lofland Real Estate Group Represented Buyer on All Cash, Two-Week Landscaped, Private Rear Yard, Preferred Schools Attendance Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Picnic/BBQ Area, Open Space Close Full Price Offer At $2,450,000. Area. Offered at $1,569,500. Go to 1980Palmer.com for more and Walking Trails. A Very Short Walk to Award Winning Vintage Hills Elementary School. Good Access to Downtown and I-680 SOLD FOR FULL PRICE: $2,450,000 information & photos. For a Private Showing Contact-The Commute! For a Private Showing Contact the Blaise Lofland Real Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. Estate Group. For More Information or Photos go to 1234hearst.com. SOLD AT $1,569,500 SOLD AT $1,800,000

LAGUNA OAKS ESTATES GOLDEN EAGLE CHARTER OAKS

SOLD SOLD SOLD

8335 REGENCY DRIVE, PLEASANTON 8525 LUPINE COURT, PLEASANTON 1557 MAPLE LEAF DRIVE, PLEASANTON Rare Opportunity to Purchase a Fixer Upper in Laguna Oaks Estates Rare Opportunity for Serenity! All the Conveniences of City Living WOW! Highly Upgraded 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom with on one of Laguna Oaks Estates Premium +/- One Half Acre Lots. while Immersed in Nature! Beautiful Custom Home in Golden Approx. 2788 Square Feet on Premium Private Lot! Beautifully Needs TLC, but Tremendous Opportunity & Potential. Purchase Under Eagle with Stunning Panoramic Views of the Valley, Surrounding Landscaped Expansive Rear Grounds with In-Ground market (Keeping Property Taxes Lower) Improved value est. at $2,150 Hills and Ridgelines from Every Window! Enjoy an Approximate 1 Acre Wooded Lot with Exceptional Privacy! Convenient Access to Swimming Pool & Spa, BBQ Area and Fire Pit, Lawn Mil, Private Grounds, Swimming Pool, Views of Pleasanton Ridge. Area with Mature Trees. 3-Car Garage. Remodeled Gourmet Great Location! Upgrade it to Your Specific Taste! Five Bedrooms, Downtown and to Silicon Valley-via I- 680 from this Exclusive Gated Community with Pool, Tennis Courts, Generous Open Space and Kitchen & Bathrooms, Wood Flooring, Upgraded Iron Three & One Half Bathrooms, Office/Den, Bonus/Game Room, Direct Access to East Bay Regional Parkland. This 4 Bedroom, 4 ½ Stair Bannister, Near Neighborhood Park and Great Schools. Approximately 4106 Square Feet. 3- Car Garage (4th Car Option). Bathroom Home is in Excellent Condition and Has Many Upgrades Minutes to Bart Station, Stoneridge Mall, The New Outlet Mall For more information go to: 8335regency.com. For a private showing, Including a Completely Remodeled Large Gourmet Kitchen. contact The Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. and Over 40 Wineries and Not Far from Downtown. Offered Included is a 4 Car Plus Garage, Expanded Driveway for Guest at $1,489,000. For a private Showing Contact The Blaise SOLD AT $1,899,950 Parking and Proximity to Award Winning Schools. For a Private Showing Contact the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. For More Lofland Real Estate Group and for more information go to Information or Photos go to 8525lupine.com. 1557mapleleaf.com. SOLD AT $2,250,000 SOLD AT $1,550,000

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Ines Eiras Jennifer Branchini Rosemary Yandell Gina Piper 7423 Los Molinas Lane – Stockton – $335,000 315 Sutton Circle – Danville – $699,000 7150 Brighton Drive – Dublin – $720,000 471 Saint Mary – Pleasanton – $1,700,000 This is a nice and cozy triplex in a residential neighborhood This is quite a sweet townhouse with 2 master suites Fabulous Westside Home with Valley Views! 3 bedroom, Historic landmark prominently located in the heart of perfect for owner occupancy with extended family needs. backing to open space. It features a lovely kitchen with 2 bath home with a lot of approx. 6,501 sq.ft. Great Pleasanton’s highly desired downtown & only a few steps It has a 3 car garage space, all granite kitchens with oak granite counter with an inside pantry and peaceful floorplan with separate living and family rooms along with from bustling Main Street. Boasting a massive 25,115 sq.ft. cabinetry, and 6 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms. outdoor patio. a large yard. lot with unlimited potential. Beyond the gated entrance is an extra deep detached 2-car garage with workshop, off street parking that can easily accommodate several cars, large wrap around front deck perfect for entertaining, people watching or enjoying a cup of coffee.

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Pleasanton Weekly • September 1, 2017 • Page 23 NEW PRICE! Another South Livermore Home! Remodeled kitchen, new appliances, new NEW LISTING cabinets. Home has been completely painted new outside and inside. ,EVH[SSH¾SSVWLEZI been newly sanded and stained. 2 beautiful updated bathrooms. This is in the Sunset West 4563 GATETREE CIRCLE, PLEASANTON development, close to &IEYXMJYPP]YTHEXIHXLVSYKLSYXERHXIVVM½GPSGEXMSR6IQSHIPIHOMXGLIR -WEFIP%ZIJSVKVIEXEGGIWWXSJVII[E]W &%68(SR´XTEWWYTXLMW [MXL77ETTPMERGIW KVERMXIGSYRXIVW,EVH[SSH¾SSVW TPERXEXMSR opportunity. Call us for a private showing $785,000 shutters. New pool, spa, and landscaping in front and rear. And so much more! Walk to 3 levels of school and downtown. 5BR, 3.5 BA. Now Offered at $1,449,000

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Pleasanton Coming Soon in Vintage Heights Pleasanton 6331 Alvord Way, Pleasanton Simply adorable one level home with new plush Stunning views of Mt Diablo from this custom home. Downsizing isnt easy until you see this 3 bdrm, 2 Downsizing isn’t easy until you see this remodeled carpeting, paint, roof and more. Granite kitchen. 4 bdrm, 3 baths and 3000 sq ft. Stunning granite bath home with beautiful granite kitchen, new plush one story with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and over 1800 Priced in the low $800,000 kitchen and baths. Priced in the mid $1,600,000’s GEVTIXMRKERHZMR]P[SSH¾SSVWHigh $800,000’s sq ft. Open kitchen family room combo. $925,000

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