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Page 2ÊUÊJune 10, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly AROUND GRAHAM-HITCH MORTUARY PLEASANTON Dignified Care & Compassionate Service If you are considering buying or selling a BY JEB BING Since 1891 home this Summer, consider the following... Interest rates are at record lows, Summer which enables buyers to afford of fun heading more home for their money. There are typically more buyers to Pleasanton shopping for a home at this time of year, which means more ith graduation exercises at both Foothill and Ama- opportunities for sellers. Wdor Valley high schools Give me a call today to learn more tonight and a summer crowd of about how you can take advantage more than 2,000 expected for the Advance Planning Jim Ott of Pleasanton plays guitar of the Summer Real Estate season. Friday night Concerts in the Park, with the “Fool’s Gold” country music Made Easy a summer of exciting activities and band during a 1987 concert in Lions Call Deanna for a FREE warmer temperatures are under way Wayside Park. in Pleasanton. Although the popular consultation. In-home concerts have only been rained out nesses and the community. With visits available. once, when Foothill’s band was sup- average attendance on good weather posed to play, last Friday with its nights at 2,500, it’s easy to see why. intermittent drizzle brought smaller The audience ranges from newborns 4167 First Street, Pleasanton crowds to hear the music of Magic to those in their “maturing” years, Moments for the first concert of the from lively dancers near the stage to 925-846-5624 season. Tonight’s rock and dance those in wheelchairs. People have Crematory Privately Owned music by Batch 22 should fill Lions learned to stake their spots on the & Operated Wayside Park, with the Houserock- grass with a blanket hours before FD#429 ers next Friday and Ruckatan’s Latin show time, although new rules put music June 24. into effect last year limits “advance The Alameda County Fair opens spotting” to the day of the event. June 22 with 15 days of live horse In addition to this full summer racing before the fair closes July of events, the PDA has launched 10. Then a three-day Independence ShopPleasanton.com to raise aware- Day holiday that includes the ness of the value of shopping lo- city’s Picnic in the Park celebration cally. This new program is designed July 4, featuring the Pleasanton to connect Pleasanton shoppers Community Concert Band, will with local businesses. It features a keep downtown Pleasanton busy. directory of nearly all businesses "LINDS 3HADES Alamo Store Livermore Store That will be followed by the al- in Pleasanton, profiles of compa- ways popular mid-summer First nies, special offers and coupons, 3HUTTERS 820-4731 447-0471 Wednesday street party July 6, restaurant menus, photos, maps, AND MOREx Alamo Plaza Shopping Center Plaza 580 Shopping Center which, with the fair still in town, event announcements and more. Stone Valley Rd. Exit West off Hwy 680 4502 Las Positas Rd., 1st St. Exit off should keep downtown restaurants Representatives of the PDA and the to Danville Blvd., Right 1 Block. Hwy 580, Right 1 Block Mon. - Fri. 9:30-8:00, Sat. 9:30-6:00, Mon. - Sat. 9:30-8:00, Sun 10:00-6:00 and streets filled with shoppers, al- Pleasanton Weekly will be on hand Sun 11:00-5:30 ways a pleasing sight for merchants at tonight’s concert to promote the Over 20 years of who are looking for an economic efforts. s %XCEPTIONAL turnaround this summer. Domus Here’s a full list of upcoming #USTOMER 3ERVICE will reopen its store in mid-July, concerts: 20% OFF bringing back a downtown retail Tonight - Magic Moments, 50s, s (IGHEST 1UALITY attraction to help the area prosper. 60s, 70s, The Legends of Early 0RODUCTS Another event, always sold out, is Rock Your Entire Purchase — the summer Wine Stroll scheduled June 10 - Batch-22, Rock/Alterna- s 'REAT 3ELECTIONS for Thursday, July 14. tive Dance Covers Including Sale Items! The Friday night concerts, where June 17 - The Houserockers, Rock One coupon per family per day. Cannot be combined with other offers. Excludes the Pleasanton Weekly joins forces custom framing and prior sales, Martha Stewart, Klutz Books, Demdaco, Wilton, Games, & Soul We also do… Buckyballs, CD’s, Hexbugs, Pillow Pets and Webkinz. Limited to stock on hand. Other with the Pleasanton Downtown June 24 - Ruckatan Latin Tribe, exclusions apply. Discount taken off regular price. Expires 6/16/11 Association, have been a mainstay Latin Reggae World Music UÊ ÕÃÌÊ À>«iÀià of downtown entertainment since July 1 - Rooster’s Teeth, Rockin’ UÊ ÌÀâ>Ì the early 1980s when Joyce Shapiro Blues UÊ,i«>Àà brought the concept to Pleasanton July 8 - Georgi & The Rough from Chico, which started host- Week, Blues with a Rock Flair ing outdoor performances. Held at July 15 - The Crisis All Spring first only in August, our concerts July 22 - Dave Crimmen, 50s-60s gained in popularity as families Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rockabilly, Surf brought box lunches, lawn chairs July 29 - Groovy Judy, Flower Floral and blankets to Wayside for a sum- Power Funk-Rock 925.462.1207 mer evening of fun, good music, Aug. 5 - The Cooltones, Big Band Showroom and Factory 50% dining and refreshments. With the Jazz, Swing & Dance PDA picking up sponsorships, the Aug. 12 - Blind Nurse, Modern & located at 4225 Stanley Blvd organization also benefits with food Classic Rock near downtown Pleasanton vendors now grabbing early park- Aug. 19 - Burton & Company, OFF ing spaces along First Street to take Jazzy Rhythm & Blues advantage of the crowds. 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Page 4ÊUÊJune 10, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST School board appropriates $2.4 million Fair history book to keep class size, restore P.E. Just in time for this year’s Fair, which runs June 22-July 10, Governor’s May budget revision assures state funding to un-do some cuts Arcadia Publishing has released the book, “Alameda County BY JESSICA LIPSKY AND GLENN WOHLTMANN Member Joan Laursen. for fiscal prudence. Fair,” as part of its “Images of The Pleasanton school board has voted to re- More than 40 people attended the meeting “We cut almost $20 million over the past America” history pictorial se- scind $2.4 million of the cuts it made earlier this to thank the board for restoring programs and several years and having a seventh period is a ries. Author Victoria Christian, a year after better-than-expected numbers came to advocate for additional class time at the high luxury, a luxury we can’t afford,” Bowser said. resident of Sunol, selected most out in Gov. Jerry Brown’s May budget revision. schools. Residents were quick to point out that While the board also allocated $50,000 to of the book’s images from the While Pleasanton Unified School District of- the three additional class times per school, at elementary schools for remedial programs and Alameda County Fair Associa- ficials admit there is still uncertainty and specu- $17,000 each, were the least pricey item on the $200,000 for counseling services, Bowser en- tion archives. lation about the state budget, funding numbers board’s list. couraged everyone to continue fundraising and The Bernal family built the in the revision gave them assurances that they “I really do want to have seven periods be- fighting. original racetrack in 1859 on its could restore some reductions while remaining cause ... I want to continue to take sciences,” “It’s not over yet, we’re going to be back in the 52,000-acre ranch. Years later, fiscally conservative. said student Zane Manna, who added that he same situation next year,” he said. businessman Rodney G. MacK- With its new money, the administration voted couldn’t take biology because there are only six Despite Bowser’s warning, many in attendance enzie acquired the racetrack and last Friday to maintain the 25 to 1 student- periods a day. “I want to actively challenge my- seemed relieved by the vote. approached a group of county teacher ratio in grades K-3, at a cost of $1.3 mil- self because it’s getting tougher and tougher to “I like everything that they’ve done and I’m businessmen and ranchers with lion, and to restore physical education sections get into the top colleges.” delighted that they took time to hear sugges- a proposal to hold a county at elementary schools for $400,000. Part-time In a 3-2 vote, the board passed a resolution to tions. Every step is an improvement,” said Mar- fair on his property. The first reading specialists also will be reinstated at nine allocate $50,000 to Foothill and Amador Valley ilyn Palowitch, president of Amador Friends of Alameda County Fair ran from elementary schools for a total cost of $400,000. high schools for an additional three class times Music. Oct. 23-27, 1912. “We are absolutely thrilled that we are able to during the 2011-12 school year. Voting against Superintendent Parvin Ahmadi said the district The 128-page, soft cover rescind some of these reductions,” said Board it were Laursen and Jeff Bowser, who advocated hopes to restore all programs in a few years. N book sells for $21.99 at local bookstores. Adoptathon places 2,200 pets 1st plan Despite the rain last week- end, more than 2,200 shelter for redistricting dogs and cats found homes during the second annual Mad- die’s Matchmaker Adoptathon, out today which was held at 70 locations throughout Alameda and Con- Pleasanton wants 3 Assembly tra Costa counties. Maddie’s districts cut back to one Fund expects to give about $2 million to the 46 participating BY JEB BING shelters for all the adoptions Voters and politicians are anxiously awaiting processed. the release of proposed changes in the congres- “My family and I spent the sional, state Assembly and state Senate district weekend visiting many of the boundaries today by the voter-created indepen- participating locations,” said dent redistricting commission. Dave Duffield, Maddie’s Fund The 14-member Citizens Redistricting Com- founder. “The joy we saw in mission was formed in 2008 after California vot- the animals, as well as the vol- ers approved a ballot measure that transferred unteers and the adopters, is authority for drawing state political boundaries the reason we created Maddie’s FILE PHOTO from the Legislature to the new panel. Fund.” Bicyclists check out the trail maps at Pleasanton’s Augustin Bernal Park, which has a staging area for the The commission has until today to complete The big emphasis during this Pleasanton Ridge. The East Bay Regional Park District is working on plans to open more acreage to the the first draft of a statewide map that could year’s event was to find homes public and to add another access point. significantly change the geographic and ethnic for senior pets and for pets who makeup of the districts. had been treated for medical The issues and challenges facing Pleasanton for conditions. Organizations re- the most part also impact the neighboring cities ported that about 30 percent of Plans continue for Pleasanton Ridge of Dublin, Livermore, San Ramon and Danville. all their adoptions qualified as Park District releases overview after April meeting Currently, Pleasanton is split into two congres- senior and/or treatable. sional districts with Congressman Jerry McNer- BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI a total trail system of 62 miles. The system ney (D-11th) presiding over most of the city, and Rain doesn’t dampen The East Bay Regional Park District has will also incorporate about 2 miles of un- with Congressman Pete Stark (D.-13th) responsi- released a summary of the questions, with sanctioned trails and close nearly 10 miles of ble for a northwest portion of Pleasanton, mainly packout answers, from hundreds of people at a Pleas- service road and unsanctioned narrow trails, the area west of Foothill Road. Congressman The Pleasanton Military anton meeting in April on the draft land use according to the district. About 4 miles of John Garamendi (D-10th) represents Livermore Families Support Group re- plan for Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park. service roads will have their width reduced and much of Contra Costa County. Because of ports that it had a successful “People voted a long time ago keeping to create narrow trails. population shifts from Oakland to Contra Costa Summer/Fourth of July Pack- this as open space,” said Senior Park Planner “We’ve largely developed a multiuse trails and the eastern part of Alameda County, all three out for the troops, despite the Julie Bondurant. “They also want education plan that includes narrow and service road districts could face boundary changes. main collection taking place programs or exhibits. That’s why we had this trails to create the network,” Bondurant said. Pleasanton also is one of the only cities its size Saturday in the rain. At the community meeting, to focus on access and “From the community at large, the input in California that has three separate Assembly dis- Pancake Breakfast, $2,600 was trails from a recreation standpoint.” we’ve heard is they want more narrow trails. tricts. Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) collected, which covered the The Park District has been purchasing parts Yes, they’re generally easier to construct ... serves in the 15th District, which covers about 15% postage for sending comfort of the 7,352-acre property with money from a road takes heavier equipment and a wider of the city in the northeast section. Assemblywom- and care items to the troops bond measures, including WW, since the swath of land.” an Mary Hayashi (D-Castro Valley) represents the serving overseas. 1980s, and a few years ago added the Sunol “Most of the land, including Pleasanton much larger 18th District, which covers the area On Sunday, the volunteers Ridge property, she explained. Ridge, was ranched and farmed over time and north and westof First Street and Santa Rita Road. meet at the Veterans Hall on “A lot is open to public but the most north- so when the district buys land they inherit Assemblyman Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) was Main street and in less than erly part is still in the land bank,” she said. these old roads,” she added. “Sometimes that’s elected last year to represent the 20th District, two hours had filled 187 boxes This part of the property, more than 2,200 what gets used exclusively. Sometimes they which includes Vintage Hills and Ruby Hill. and loaded them into vehicles, acres, is undergoing long-term planning. don’t serve recreational or service function Also facing redistricting is the state’s 10th Senate packed up the remaining sup- Planned improvements so far include 12 and we might look at rerouting over time.” District, represented by Ellen Corbett, a Democrat plies and cleaned up. miles of narrow and service road trails for See RIDGE on Page 8 See REDISTRICTING on Page 6 Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJune 10, 2011ÊU Page 5 NEWS DIABLO FLOORING, INC Lab gifts benefit Pleasanton science students $10,000 grant allows high schools to use instrumentation for more accuracy CARPET • HARDWOOD • LAMINATE • TILE • VINYL Diablo Flooring Inc. is here to bring the best possible pricing with the most beautiful and complete installation to the Bay Area. We are a small store which lets us give you BY JEB BING the attention needed for a more professional experience. 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BOB HIRSCHFELD/LLNL Up to now, science teachers were Science teacher Craig Kelso and students examine a photosynthesis project required to share one set of probes during a biology class at Foothill High School. Equipment was purchased with among multiple classrooms, which funds from Lawrence Livermore National Security. often took time and led to data in- accuracies. gift. “This will improve the data we Watching as the new equipment The remaining $5,000 was pre- evaluate from qualitative to quanti- was being used with experiments 34th sented to Amador Valley High tative data and allow us to perform on photosynthesis, she added, “It School. mathematical analysis of the data.” is a fantastic opportunity for me to “Additional equipment allows us “We believe it is important for you represent LLNS in presenting you to use instrumentation, instead of to have the necessary equipment for with this gift.” indicators, in many labs,” explained your research,” Lab representative She said LLNS provides funds to Anniversary Sale Craig Kelso, a science teacher at Cindy McAneney told Kelso and his nonprofit organizations dedicated Foothill whose biology classes are students during a visit to his fresh- to science, technology, engineering benefiting directly from the Lab’s men/sophomore biology class. and math (STEM) education. N JUNE 11 25th are drawn to meet changing popu- manages our five cities’ affordable REDISTRICTING lation centers in the Bay Area. housing programs and services. Continued from Page 5 “Despite the fact that we are in “Tri-Valley Community Televi- and former mayor of San Leandro. two separate counties, our resi- sion is another entity that focuses Clearly, it’s a numbers game with dents identify far more with the Tri- solely on programming unique to UP TO the commission required to draw Valley region than either Alameda our region. new boundaries to meet population or Contra Costa counties,” the let- “Other smaller agencies such as targets. The population in each of ter stated. It continued: the Dublin San Ramon Services the state’s 53 congressional districts “Residents of our five cities de- District, Livermore Amador Valley 70% OFF must be as close to 702,905 as pend on the same transportation Transit Authority, and Zone 7 are possible, based on the decennial networks, we have similar demo- entirely within the Tri-Valley. census taken in 2010. graphics and sources of employment, “Our city councils meet together The 40 state Senate districts have businesses have formed partnerships in joint sessions on issues of region- OUR ALREADY target populations of 931,349 and throughout the area, our children al concern every few months, while the 80 Assembly districts should play in the same sports leagues, and our mayors, city managers and staffs LOW PRICES. have a population of 465,674, ac- local governments collaborate on a meet both formally and informally cording to the census. multitude of regional projects. several times a month to further But the Tri-Valley cities of Pleas- “Some specific examples on solidify public partnerships.” anton, Danville, Dublin, Livermore how our five jurisdictions formally The five city councils also point- and San Ramon want the commis- collaborate include the Tri-Valley ed out in their letter that much One Carat Diamond sion to look at the commonality of Transportation Council, which of their communities’ cultural and their region as well as population. identifies and funds needed proj- economic lives also revolve around Given Away FREE to one of our In a letter to the Redistricting ects to relieve congestions in our the Tri-Valley. 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BART riders asked to try out new seats Seat lab coming to Pleasanton on Monday BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI commodate more people. tions about accommodations for As BART plans to replace its “It’s totally OK to get a little bit bikes, luggage and strollers, pas- aging train cars with a Fleet of the closer if it means more space to senger information, seat materials Future, it is asking riders to try out accommodate people,” said Carrie and design ideas. seat options and give feedback. The Harvilla, a BART rider who toured At the Union City seat lab, rider interactive seat lab will be at the a seat lab recently in Union City. Michael Jordan noted the impor- Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station In a random sampling at the seat tance of accommodating people from 3-6:30 p.m. Monday. lab, about 90% of those surveyed with disabilities. So far, at seat labs held in six said they found 20-inch-wide seats “There’s got to be access to avail- other locations, riders have said acceptable. able seating near the doors,” he said. they would like wider aisles on the “I prefer the width of the current He also suggested more promi- trains, even if it means giving up seats, but I understand that there nent signage of the notice that seats as much as 2 inches in seat width, are tradeoffs to be made,” Christian must be given up for people with said BART officials. Schultz, at the Union City seat lab. disabilities. “The signs now are too Wider aisles would make it easier The sampling also found: small,” he said. for customers on crowded trains to ■ 63% preferred forward-facing to Another five seat labs are sched- get to the train doors, riders said, sideways seats uled through June. Industrial de- and would make the new cars more ■ 97% found 27 inches of legroom signers will use the feedback to comfortable for those who have to acceptable (compared to 29 inches come up with three renderings, stand during peak periods. Plus currently) and later this summer the public wider aisles would make riding ■ Respondents rated cleanliness at will have a chance to give input on BART easier for people with dis- 6.28 and comfort at 4.88 on a scale them. abilities. with 1 being “not at all important” The Dublin/Pleasanton BART BART seats are now 22 inches and 7 being “very important” Station is located at 5801 Owens ■ wide, which is among the widest of 49% preferred no armrests and Drive. To receive updates on BART’s Pleasanton any transit system. Smaller 20-inch 36% wanted armrests Fleet of the Future, visit www.bart. Weekly seats would allow the trains to ac- The survey also includes ques- gov/cars. 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EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Pleasanton Facing the 21st century Weekly Congratulations to the Class of 2011, the largest ever to re- PUBLISHER ceive diplomas from Pleasanton’s high schools. A total of 1,166 Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 students will walk across the stages set up tonight on the football EDITORIAL Editor fields at Foothill and Amador Valley high schools. For Amador, Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 this is its 88th graduating class; for much newer Foothill, it’s the Managing Editor 38th class to receive diplomas since the school opened. Another Dolores Fox Ciardelli, Ext. 111 80 graduated earlier, including 70 from Village High School and Online/Community Editor 10 from Horizon High, a special school operated by the Pleas- Jessica Lipsky, Ext. 229 anton school district. After graduation night parties and a few Reporter weeks to rest up, most of these graduates will leave for college, Glenn Wohltmann, Ext. 121 Editorial Assistant having gained admission to state and national schools despite Amory Gutierrez, Ext. 221 tough acceptance policies because of the excellent credentials Contributors Pleasanton high school diplomas offer. Jay Flachsbarth Although jobs continue to be at a premium, the types of career Deborah Grossman Jerri Pantages Long opportunities available to the Class of 2011 are mind-boggling. Kerry Nally They’re far different from careers graduates considered just a de- Joe Ramirez cade ago when most jobs were in the brick-and-mortar industries, ART & PRODUCTION and in construction, retailing and teaching. Those jobs still offer Lead Designer opportunities, but the recent growth of Internet-based Apple, Katrina Cannon, Ext. 130 Google, Facebook, Amazon.com and other now-billion-dollar Designers companies offer far different possibilities in “cloud” technologies. Lili Cao, Ext. 120 Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 And who better to go after these promising careers than those in the Class of 2011 who have spent much of their school years with a ADVERTISING Account Executives cell phone at the ear or learning ever-faster texting skills. Graduates Carol Cano, Ext. 226 might take their parents on a drive through Hacienda Business Park Paul Crawford, Ext. 113 or Silicon Valley to see how few of the businesses now there were Lorraine Guimaraes, Ext. 234 even around in the years they finished high school. Karen Klein, Ext. 122 Real Estate Sales Ecology and environmental college majors and subsequent ca- Andrea Heggelund, Ext. 110 reers also have wide appeal to today’s high school graduates. 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contestant does it for her girls
If you set a goal, TV show competition you should take turns out to be the chance and exciting but painful not be intimidated by its difficulties. BY KATIE LYNESS contacted LaBerge Ananda LaBerge, feels longer, and the second course “Wipeout,” the ABC TV show where to say she had been had the remaining contestants stay in contestants endure extreme water ob- chosen to be a contes- “Wipeout” contestant the unbearably cold water for almost stacles that seem to get more difficult tant, and that she had to 25 minutes. as the season progresses, is one of the go down to its set in the stood LaBerge said going into it she had few television programs that entertains Santa Clarita mountains near up at no idea how painful the experience a wide variety of viewers. Though it is Los Angeles. She was given $10 to her interview would be. Afterward she had bruises popular among many families, most pay for gasoline and, other than that, with a fake snake. covering her body and had difficulty working mothers would never con- she was on her own in terms of find- Excited and scared, LaBerge com- walking for about three days, and she sider actually competing on the show ing a place to stay and a way to get pleted the obstacles, but she said assured herself that she would never themselves — but that is exactly what down there in about a week. it was nerve-wracking because there repeat this experience. happened to Ananda LaBerge. She was also told she could not were hundreds of cameras surround- But it was not completely negative. LaBerge would sit with her two bring her children and family be- ing the course to capture the contes- Actually, there were many positive young daughters, Annika, 9, and cause no one is allowed on the set tants at every angle. aspects, she said. For instance, at Tasha, 6, every week to watch the other than the participants. This was Afterward, she said it was awkward her daughter Annika’s insistence, she show, which was a favorite of theirs. a disappointment because she had because while the contestants were brought Girl Scout cookies to sell for Because her daughters loved the pro- intended to bring her daughters along waiting to find out if they could move her — Jill Wagner bought three boxes, gram so much, they dared their mom to motivate her. on to the next round, they were con- which was perfect because her daugh- about one year ago to just submit an Because she was given such late fined to a trailer, not allowed to dis- ters were the reason she participated application to be a contestant. notice, LaBerge did not have much cuss their own experiences or watch on the show in the first place. Not thinking anything of it because time to prepare, she said, but she did the other contestants. This was done LaBerge also said she believes every- the show receives so many applica- exercise at her local gym, Break Free to keep everything confidential prior one should “go for the brass ring” and tions, LaBerge went sent in hers. In Fitness. She noted that she worked on to the airing of the show. her experience helped her to reinforce fact, she learned that the show receives her oxygen therapy, assuming that it “All you see on TV is the obstacles, her motto to her children. She showed about 75,000 applications, so she as- would come in handy. but in reality the set was like a grave- them that if you set a goal, you should sumed that they would merely pass Going into the show, LaBerge thought yard of older obstacles and sets,” LaB- take the chance and not be intimidated right over hers. Until they called her she could win. She knew that she was erge said, explaining that made it sur- by its difficulties. Also, just because down to Burbank for an interview. in great shape. But it turned out to be real and unusual. It also was incredibly she’s a mom, she doesn’t have to shy Then she realized she might actu- much harder than she anticipated. muddy because it had just rained. away from fun and challenges. ally have the chance to participate on The first of the three days of filming, The obstacles themselves, LaBerge Her daughters love telling people that the show. They also told her to make a the contestants were required to arrive described as painful. their mom was on “Wipeout” since they videotape, where she answered many at the set at 5 a.m. The contestants “They are actually these huge sets, love the show, and they are especially questions. LaBerge says that she an- were told the order for competing, and the water is about 47 degrees, the ob- excited to see it when their mom’s show swered the questions intentionally LaBerge found out she would be 14th. stacles are 10 feet from the water, and airs, probably this summer. with some crazy responses because Then the crew checked the partici- after falling off them it feels like you’ve Would LaBerge recommend par- she knew the show was looking for pants’ outfits to make sure they were hit cement,” she said. “It’s exhausting ticipating on the show to anyone? She people who would be entertaining. appropriate, and next LaBerge filmed and brutal.” warned, “Only go for it, if you’re into Weeks later, she was again contacted an interview with “Wipeout” host Jill The obstacles are also full of soap pain.” and asked to fill out lots of paperwork, Wagner. suds to make them slippery, and on to sign liability waivers, and to receive All of the participants were given nick- TV so much is edited out that it does Katie Lyness is a youth correspondent a physical examination. LaBerge de- names to go by and props to reinforce not actually portray the amount of for the Pleasanton Weekly. She just com- scribes all of that as just being “easy” their specific personalities to the view- time the courses actually take, she pleted the eighth grade at Pleasanton because all it required was time. ers. Ananda LaBerge became known added. The initial course takes about Middle School and will attend Amador Finally, almost a year later, the show as “Anaconda” for the three days and five to six minutes per person, but it Valley High.
Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJune 10, 2011ÊU Page 11 LIVING ‘A Difference of Perception’ Surrealistic works on exhibit at Harrington Gallery
An eye-opening experience “Bill Sala, a very unassuming and The exhibit showcases the un- awaits patrons at the Harrington self-taught artist from Castro Valley, conventional and imaginative art- Gallery’s final exhibit of the 2010- paints in the style of the old mas- work of the surrealists, along with 11 season, “A Difference of Percep- ters, first laying in values and then a new collection of hyper-realistic tion,” which opened last night with adding color,” Finegan explained. renderings by Ron Norman. a reception. “Extremely fine detail, haunting “I hope my art goes beyond the “This is a fantastic surrealism and vast landscapes, and strange, factual,” said Norman. “My aim and hyper-realism exhibit featuring vacantly staring figures dominate is for my drawings to show more five Bay Area artists: painters Bill his work, in which few brush- than what is actually there. A Sala, Ron Norman, Bill Weber and strokes are visible. solitary moment, a slightly surreal Peg Magovern, and sculptor Jason “Jason Griego’s sculptures, cast feeling, a new way of looking at Griego,” said Julie Finegan, visual from a mixture of bone and resin something.” arts coordinator for the Firehouse and embedded with found objects, Peg Magovern is a pencil art- Arts Center, who set up the exhibit depict visceral, economical, some- ist from Danville, who says on Tuesday. times winged female forms.” her website, “From the first pencil “Nature Becomes Her” by Peg Magov- “Love at First Sight” by Bill Sala. stroke up until the last one, the ern. final outcome remains unclear. ... One line at a time... just pure, painter, sculptor, illustrator, archi- hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday- hand-drawn art. The rest is from tect, holographer, digital artist and Friday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; my heart and soul.” photographer. and for one hour prior to each Fire- Bill Weber, a Brentwood resi- The Harrington Gallery is lo- house Arts Center performance and dent, has murals displayed cated at the Firehouse Arts Center, during intermission. A donation of throughout California. He is also a 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton; its $2 is suggested. N
BLINDS ROLLER SHADES ‘Godspell’ delivers the message SHADES ROMAN SHADES SHUTTERS MOTORIZED BLINDS Energy never flags in Tri-Valley Rep production BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI “Godspell” was part of the Jesus are included in the action. Music 925.989.4734 Jesus brought the world a pow- Music movement that combined director is Greg Zema. erful message. And the Tri-Valley rock with gospel in the early 1970s, The biggest musical hit from FREE IN-HOME CONSULTATIONS Repertory Theatre delivers it with dovetailing with the era of theatrical “Godspell” was “Day by Day.” It has Custom window treatments to fi t any budget energy, talent, surprises and humor experimentation. The show has no become part of the popular culture, in its production of “Godspell,” traditional plot but features Jesus in proven in the movie “Meet the Par- which opened Friday and plays a Superman T-shirt, played by Tomas ents” when Greg (Ben Stiller), who through June 26. Theriot, delivering his parables to is Jewish, musters the lyrics to “Day nine followers, who act out the les- by Day” when asked to say grace sons in imaginative pantomimes and over his first meal with the family. charades, adding in a little soft shoe Act II becomes more serious with for good measure. Director Susan the approach of the passion and Hovey remembers performing in crucifixion. There is no resurrection, “Godspell” under the direction of her which drew criticism when “God- mother so she leapt at the chance to spell” first came out, but this puts direct this production. the focus not on Jesus’ divinity but “There is something wonderfully on his message of love, forgiveness theatrical inherent in ‘Godspell,’” and acceptance. The cast delivers she says in the program. “I dare say, this message with zany zeal, and its very essence and construction is abundant hugs and love, in keeping the very best of what I love about with its flower child origins. N community theatre itself.” You can tell that she and cho- reographer Emily Garcia let loose This gospel rocks with their imaginations and the What: “Godspell” $ 00 cast. Each of the 10 members Who: Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre 465 shines with talent — singing, danc- When: 2 p.m. Sundays; 8 p.m. Fri- ing, acting, comedic — and Act I days/Saturdays; June 3-26 is non-stop action that shakes the Where: TVRT’s Studio Theatre, 1048 rafters of the small studio theater. Serpentine Lane, Suite 309, Pleasan- The cast also interacts well with ton the four-piece band performing on- Tickets: 426-2121; www.trivalleyrep. stage, whose members occasionally com
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Monterey Wines Coming!! 470 Market Place, San Ramon, 277-9600. Featuring a giant 8-foot projection screen for major sporting 925.462.9299 events, they also feature 30 beers on 349 Main St., Downtown Pleasanton tap and a great grill. Go in for the beer, go back for the food. More at www.fontinas.com www.hopyard.com. Main Street Brewery 830 Main St., Pleasanton, 462-8218. New Restaurant Now Open in Downtown Pleasanton Handcr afted Fresh Italian Pleasanton’s only BrewPub since Featuring Italian Cuisine & Seafood 1995. Try one of our 6 House Beers Join long-time Pleasanton residents and experience brewed FRESH weekly. Full bar and Our Families’ Authentic Italian Culinary Heritage daily happy hour! Watch all sports with friends on our multiple screens. Enjoy family recipes, house-made pastas and desserts. We feature a full menu including A unique downtown experience! lunch and dinner specials. To-go orders are welcome. Facilities avail- able for parties up to 100. Live music Winner of Bon Appétit every Friday and Saturday. Visit www.mainstbrewery.com for activities JUBMJBOtDVJTJOF Best Dessert in October and special events. Superb Quality at Affordable Prices Sentite L’amore! ITALIAN Over 11 Seafood Specialty Entrees Vegetarian Dishes Lunch Specials House-made Pastas s 5NIQUE $AILY 3PECIALS Pastas Trattoria ,OCAL AND #LASSIC s )TALIAN 7INE ,IST 405 Main St., Pleasanton, 417-2222. COMPLIMENTARY Pastas Trattoria has an elegant atmo- Make Your sphere and a one-of-a-kind menu. Glass of Chianti’s Wine Reservations Now Forno Vecchio’s Concert in the We feature steaks, seafood and our with the purchase 0ARK 0ICNIC 4AKE /UT 3PECIAL, famous pasta, plus a superb selection "AKED #HICKEN 0ASTA 3ALAD of spirits and fine wines. Reserve our of any meal. for Father’s Day, banquet facilities for large parties, up Focaccia Bread – $15.00 Mon & Tues 4-6pm. Exp 6.30.11 to 70 guests. June 19th Call us to preorder 484-3877 To have your restaurant listed 436 Main St, Downtown Pleasanton 425-0099 in this dining directory, please (Formerly Casa Madrid) -AIN 3TREET s $OWNTOWN 0LEASANTON call the Pleasanton Weekly www.ChiantisRistorante.com www.FornoVecchio.com Advertising Department open 7 days a week 11:30 am - 9:30 pm at (925) 600-0840
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The group has activities like hiking, Suite 415. Everyone is welcome to PLEASANTONIANS 4 PEACE Auditions Clubs walking, Bunco and more. Visit come see what a positive change Pleasantonians 4 Peace sponsors a ‘HAIRSPRAY’ Tri-Valley Repertory BOOST YOUR CAREER AT www.pleasantonnewcomers.com or Toastmasters can make in their candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. the second Theatre auditions for the musical TOASTMASTERS Grow profes- call Ruby M. at 462-6404. confidence. Call 580-8660. Wednesday of the month in front of “Hairspray” will be held at 5 p.m. sionally at Chamber Chatters, a ROTARY CLUB OF PLEASANTON the Museum on Main, 603 Main St. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 18, Toastmasters club that meets from The Rotary Club of Pleasanton The group reflects on the human and and at 10 a.m. and noon, Sunday, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the since 1965 has been a leader in Events monetary costs of the war, honors June 19, at Triple Threat Dance, Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, the community in helping make ‘BE A HERO’ Pleasanton Public veterans who have sacrificed, and 315 Wright Bros. Ave., Livermore. 777 Peters Ave. Toastmasters Pleasanton a great place to live. Library will host “Be a Hero,” its visualizes ways of moving beyond this Bring 32 bars of up-tempo International is a nonprofit edu- It has a luncheon meeting from adult summer reading program for conflict to a more peaceful world. Broadway or R&B. There will be cational organization that teaches 12:15-1:30 p.m., every Thursday, library patrons ages 18 years and up, They plan to continue this monthly no tapes or a capella allowed. Be public speaking and leadership at Hap’s Restaurant, 122 W. Neal from June 11-July 30. Read or listen event as long as necessary. Contact prepared to dance and be prepared skills. Visit www.chamberchatters. St., Pleasanton. Cost for lunch is to three books or attend three library Cathe Norman at 462-7495; Matt for script readings. Bring a current wordpress.com/. $17. For information, visit www. programs, or any combination of Sullivan at [email protected]; or visit www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org. resume and head shot. Call 462- DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN PleasantonRotary.org. the two, and enter a weekly drawing for prizes. The library is located at SPIRIT RUN 2121 or visit www.trivalleyrep.org. REVOLUTION DAR, Daughters of the ROTARY CLUB OF PLEASANTON More than 1,300 run- 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call 931-3400 ‘THE BRODY BUNCH ON WILLIGAN’S American Revolution, Jose Maria NORTH ners are expected to participate Pleasanton North Rotary or visit www.adultsummerreading. ISLAND’ The Tri-Valley Repertory Amador Chapter meets the first in the 18th annual Spirit Run on invites anyone interested in making a wordpress.com. Theatre is holding auditions at 11 Saturday of the month. It is a social difference. The membership includes Father’s Day. Race-day registration a.m., Saturday, June 11, and 7:30 gathering and time to explore the 65 professionals, business owners, ALVISO ADOBE TOURS Learn will be accepted starting at 7 a.m., p.m., Monday, June 13, at Studio history of our American roots. For executives, managers and commu- about what happened in the past Sunday, June 19, at the Round Table Theatre, 1048 Serpentine Ln. meeting time and location, call Ann nity leaders. The club meets from on the site that is now Alviso Pizza parking lot on Main Street. #303. Prepare 32 bars from a clas- at 510-507-5509 or email anar- 12:15-1:30 p.m. Fridays at the Hilton Adobe Community Park, 3465 The 10K run will start at 8 a.m., sic Broadway song (no Wildhorn, [email protected]. Hotel, 7050 Johnson Dr. Call 580- Old Foothill Rd., from 3-5 p.m. followed by the 5K run at 8:20 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 28. You’ll Register online by going to www. Webber, Larsen, etc.) Cold read EAST BAY EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION 7947 or visit www.pnr-rotary.org. from script. Accompanist provided. also hear about opportunities to spiritrun.com. Online pre-registar- The East Bay Executives Association SOCRATES CAFE The Socrates Cafe Bring sheet music in your key, no be part of the volunteer team. tion closes at midnight June 15. is a non-profit organization for discusses modern philosophi- tapes or CDs, no a cappella. Call Call 931-3485 or visit www. TOAST GIRLS NIGHT OUT helping businesses network with cal questions using the Socratic 462-2121 or visit www.trivalleyrep. ci.pleasanton.ca.us. NETWORKING other businesses. It meets at 7:15 method, on the first and third Raise your glass to org. a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays Tuesday of every month from CANCER SURVIVORS’ CELEBRATION toast the third anniversary of GNON monthly at Shari’s, 3360 Castro 7-9 p.m. at Peets Coffee, corner OF LIFE Cancer survivors will gather (Girls Night Out Networking) at a Valley Blvd., Castro Valley. Call of Valley Ave. and Hopyard Rd. for the 19th annual Celebration marvelous extravaganza from 5-9 Author Visits 600-7342. No politics involved. Call 249- of Life to honor those who have p.m., Thursday, June 16, at McGrail ‘TWO KISSES FOR MADDY’ Author Vineyards, 5600 Greenville Rd., GNON (GIRLS NIGHT OUT 1865 or visit www.digiassist.com/ shared their path toward health Matt Logelin will be discussing and healing, from 7-9 p.m., Livermore. The event will take place NETWORKING) The group meets SocratesCafePleasanton.html. his book, “Two Kisses for Maddy, Wednesday, June 22, at Faz in the tasting room and appetizers once a month after work at various TRI-VALLEY EXECUTIVES’ ASSOCIATION A Memoir of Loss and Love,” at Restaurant, 5121 Hopyard Road. A will be served. Cost $10 for members locations throughout the Tri-Valley. 2 p.m., Sunday, June 19, at the Established in 1984, the Tri-Valley distinguished panel will tell stories and $15 for non-members. Women The networking event runs from Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Executives’ Association helps busi- from the heart about their experi- from the Tri Valley are encouraged to 5:30-8 p.m. Visit www.gnontrival- Bernal Ave. Towne Center Books ness owners and managers develop ences as cancer caregivers. Dessert come. RSVP at gnontrivalley.com by ley.com for upcoming dates and will sell “Two Kisses for Maddy” at resourceful relationships in a fun and reception will follow. Reserve June 9 or call 487-4748. locations or call 487-4748. the event. Call 846-8826 for pre- progressive format. The club meets before June 17 at 734-3319 or sale information. KIWANIS CLUB The Kiwanis Club from 7-8:30 a.m. every Thursday at e-mail [email protected]. meets at 11:45 a.m. Fridays at Vic’s All Star Kitchen, 201-A Main Exhibits COMMUNITY HEALING CIRCLE Join Vic’s All Star Kitchen, 201 A Main St. Membership is open to busi- ARTIST LU JIAN JUN monthly gatherings that offer a The artwork Class Reunions St. For information, call 1-800- nesses that are not in competition will be on display from June 1 with a current member of the asso- unique potential for individual and AMADOR VALLEY 1981 CLASS Kiwanis. through July 4 at Studio Seven ciation. Call 736-4522 or visit www. group healing in a welcoming and REUNION Class of 1981’s 30-year PLEASANTON NEWCOMERS CLUB Arts, 400 Main St. His paintings trivalleyexecs.com. sacred environment. Techniques reunion will be July 29-31. To be on This club is a great way for new will be demonstrated to empower featuring symmetry and distinctive VIRTUALLY SPEAKING TOASTMASTERS the mailing list or get more details and established residents to make you to re-align every aspect of your insight into the human condition about the reunion weekend, fol- new friends. It meets for coffee Virtually Speaking Toastmasters life. The event will be held from that stands alone in today’s world low them on Facebook at Amador on the first Wednesday of every club meets from noon-1 p.m. every 7-8:30 p.m., Monday, June 13, at of art. Call 846-4322 or visit www. Valley 1981. Go Dons! month and for lunch on the sec- Thursday at Electrical Reliability Community Healing Circle, 3950 studiosevenarts.com. ond Wednesday of every month. Serivces, 6900 Koll Center Pkwy., Valley Ave., Suite B. Donation is MASTER ARTIST SUSAN HOEHN suggested. Call 784-5956 or e-mail Local master painter Susan Hoehn [email protected]. creates masterful original works Father’s Day HAPPY HOUR The Widows and of art depicting local landscapes. June 19th Widowers of Northern California Her bright paintings are inspired would like you to join them for by the vineyards of the California Make your Happy Hour from 5-7 p.m., wine country. Meet Susan from 10 reservations Thursday, June 16, at the Sheraton a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, June 11, today! Hotel, 5990 Stoneridge Mall Road. at Studio Seven Arts Gallery, 400 Cost your choice of food and bev- Main St. She will demonstrate and erage. RSVP to Kathy by Tuesday, discuss her work. Children can June 14 at 398-8005. paint on the floor. Call 846-4322 SUMMER IS or visit www.studiosevenarts.com. 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the combat zones of Afghanistan Political Notes and Iraq. The group has monthly IN THE SPOTLIGHT meetings and other events such as ‘RANKED CHOICE AND INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING’ TriValley “pack outs” of comfort and care Democratic Club will host items for deployed members of the guest speaker, Steve Chessin, of armed forces. The group also spon- Californians for Electoral Reform, sors the Yellow Streamer program who will talk about “Ranked Choice on Main Street where streamers are and Instant Runoff Voting,” at 7 displayed with the name, rank and p.m., Monday, June 20, at IBEW branch of service of Pleasanton mili- Hall, 6250 Village Pkwy., Dublin. tary personnel. Learn more at www. Learn why this method is more dem- pleasantonmilitaryfamilies.org. ocratic. There will be a Q&A and TRI VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR refreshments will be served. Visit FIBROMYALGIA, LUPUS & ALL FORMS www.trivalleydems.com. OF ARTHRITIS Tri Valley Support Group for Fibromyalgia, Lupus and all forms of Arthritis meets from Seniors 6:30-8 p.m. the fourth Monday of FREE MEMORY SCREENING FOR the month at Tri Valley Support, SENIORS Caring Solutions is spon- 3115 Finnian Way, Dublin. They soring free memory assessment on are in need of volunteers to help. the fourth Thursday of the month Call 875-0960. at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 TRI VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR Amador Valley Blvd. Call 556- FIBROMYALGIA, LUPUS AND ALL 4511 for a 30-minute appoint- FORMS OF ARTHRITIS This group ment. Preregister by the Monday meets from 6:30-8 p.m., on the prior to reserve an appointment. fourth Monday of every month, COURTESY FIREHOUSE ARTS CENTER Informational materials are avail- at the Groves at Dublin Ranch in Harp extravaganza able at the Senior Center. the Clubhouse, 3115 Finnian Way, LUNCH PROGRAM The lunch pro- Dublin. It hosts special speakers like “For the Love of Harp” will take place at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. in Pleasanton, gram sponsored by Spectrum doctors or specialists. For informa- featuring charismatic solo harpist Celia Chan Valerio in a lecture-performance based on her doctoral research on Felix and Community Services is from 11:30 tion, call JoAnne during the hours of Jules Godefroid, pioneers for the harp during the 19th century. She will be joined by harpist Meredith Clark, performing a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday at the 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at 875-0960. the West Coast premiere of the brilliant Rhapsodie by Vierne, as well as the winners of the spring competition of the Bay Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. WIDOWS/WIDOWERS GRIEF Area Chapter of the American Harp Society. Tickets are adult: $16, $20, $24; child: $12; senior: $20, at www.firehouse- Lunch is served at noon. Suggested RECOVERY Widows/Widowers Grief arts.org or call 931-4848. donation: $3.25. Reservations Recovery will host a 10-week class, required a day in advance by 1 p.m. which will meet from 7-9 p.m., To schedule your appointment, call 15, at the Firehouse Arts Center, Call 931-5385. Wednesdays, July 13ñSept. 14, at 556-4511 by the prior Monday. 4444 Railroad Ave. The exhibit Fundraisers PEDDLER SHOPPE AT THE SENIOR Valley Community Church, 4455 “Bear in Mind” is on display at the CLOTHING DRIVE FOR FOSTER KIDS LEARN AT LUNCH ValleyCare Health CENTER Del Valle Pkwy. week. This class Museum on Main, 603 Main St. The Peddler Shoppe in the Donations of new clothing items, System is hosting a free Learn at is free, but the workbook is $10. and will be open on the day of the lobby of the Pleasanton Senior such as shirts, dresses, pants, Lunch event from 11:30 a.m.- Registration is required; call Linda lecture from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., offers the shorts, onesies and socks, can be 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, at handmade wares of talented local Husted at 833-9013. made at any Sleep Train store. For ValleyCare Health System, 5725 W. $10; $5 for members and seniors; and $3 for students and teach- senior artisans. It’s a great place to more information on the location Las Positas Blvd., Suite 240. Hear buy gifts. The Shoppe is staffed by of the nearest store, go to www. registered dietitian Anne Moselle ers with ID. Call 462-2766 or visit www.museumonmain.org. volunteers and is open to the public Volunteering sleeptrain.com or call 1-800-378- speak about “Wellness After 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through AMERICAN RED CROSS PUBLIC C BENEFITS FOR SENIORS 2337. Donations can be dropped Cancer.” All registered participants HIROPRACTIC Friday; 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday BLOOD DRIVE The blood drive of daily through July 10 at any will receive a free lunch catered by Chiropractic benefits have been an evenings; and 9 a.m. to noon on the is from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sleep Train location. Sleep Train. the LifeStyleRx Cafe. Call to register under-utilized benefit of Medicare second Saturday monthly. Wednesday, June 15 at Schneider GOLF TOURNAMENT The HopYard by June 6; 734-3319. since the early ‘70s. Dr. Walsh will Electric, American Red Cross Bus, Ale House will be hosting its 18th discuss expectations seniors should 161 South Vasco Rd., Livermore. annual HopYard Golf Scramble on have when seeking chiropractic care, Support To schedule an appointment call Monday, June 27 at Castlewood Kids & Teens from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.red- Country Club, 707 Country Club HORSE N’ AROUND Gather the clan June 14, at the Senior Center, 5353 crossblood.org and use sponsor and hitch up your wagon to learn Sunol Blvd. Topics will include Groups Circle. Barbecue lunch provided HOPE HOSPICE GRIEF SUPPORT code: schneiderelectric925. and prepared for Vince McNamara about the history we share with these safety, treatment frequency, com- GROUPS Hope Hospice offers on- AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEER of McNamara’s Steak & Chop wonderfully intuitive creatures that mon patient ailments, and unique going grief support services for ORIENTATION The Pleasanton House. The barbecue steak dinner helped shape the world we live in... challenges to treating seniors. Cost adults, teens and children includ- Blood Donation Center will hold is provided and prepared by Tony it’s the horse, of course! There will $1.75 for residents and $2.25 for ing a Transitions Support Group; a volunteer orientation from 4-6 Macchiano & Pleasanton Garbage be crafts, some horsing around and non-residents. Call 931-5365 or visit Tragic Loss Support Group; individ- p.m., Thursday, June 16, at 5556-B Service. Proceeds to benefit the a visit from a special guest from 11 www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org. ualized grief support; caregiver sup- Springdale Ave. Tour the center ValleyCare Health Library & Ryan a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, June 11, DONLON FAMILY HISTORY BY port; on-site support for schools; and learn ways to greet, inform at Alviso Adobe Community Park, BERT DONLON Comer Cancer resource Center. For Special Program and thank the community’s blood 3465 Old Foothill Road. Cost $5 for youth organizations and the work- more information, call 373-4560. on Genealogical Research, from donors. Advanced sign-up required. residents and $7 for non-residents. place; community support services; 7:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, To learn more or to register, contact Ages 5 and up. Call 931-3485. a resource library; and more. For at Congregation Beth Emek, 34 more information or to register, call Anne at 510-594-5165 or email L GIRL DAY Health ADYBUG Have your photo Nevada St. Learn how one man 829-8770. [email protected]. CANCER SURVIVORS PRE-RELAY taken with Ladybug Girl from 10:30 researched one of the very early INTEGRATED MIND AND BODY GRIEF BARTON READING PROGRAM Tutor FOR LIFE MEETING Sue Schepers, a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 18, at Irish families of the Tri-Valley and SUPPORT training begins in September. No Survivor Chairperson of the 2011 Golden Apple Learning Store, 4807 Oxnard areas. His firm belief that This comprehensive set experience needed, they will train Pleasanton Relay For Life, will wel- Hopyard Rd. Hear about her adven- it is up to us to write and preserve of grief support services is offered you, all materials provided, ongo- come cancer survivors from 2-4 tures with her sidekick Bingo and our family histories led him to write at the Hope Hospice Grief Support ing support. For more information p.m. Saturday, June 18 at Chevy’s, friends, the Bug Squad. Free prizes, four family history books. Visit Center from 5-7 p.m. on the first contact Christina Clark at 596- 5877 Owens Dr. There will be picture fun, art fun, story fun, proj- www.l-ags.org. and third Tuesday of each month at Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Ave., 0292 or email christina.clark2@ appetizers, soft drinks and dessert. ects and more. Grand prize draw- WALK AWAY THE PAIN Walking is Ste. 100., Dublin. Services include comcast.net. All cancer survivors in the commu- ing at noon. Call 460-5163 or visit one of the most repetitive activities nity are invited to attend the meet- www.goldenappletoys.com. various forms of gentle touch as GARDEN CHORES AT ALVISO ADOBE that we do throughout our lives. well as guided imagery, meditation ing. Call 833-2699. Poor walking habits can lead to Be a steward of the land as you and stress management. Restore plant, water and weed the gar- HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING injury. Learn how to walk correctly the energy depleted by grief. No den at Alviso Adobe Community Health Insurance Counseling & Lectures/ to improve your strength, mobility, charge. Call 829-8770 or visit www. Park, 3465 Old Foothill Road, Advocacy Program of Alameda overall health and to get rid of pain. hopehospice.com. from 10-11 a.m., Saturdays, now County offers free counseling about The lecture is from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Workshops PLEASANTON MILITARY FAMILIES through Aug. 27. Ages 5 and up. Medicare each month. Must be 65 ‘BEAR IN MIND: THE STORY OF THE Thursday, July 14, at the Senior SUPPORT GROUP Formed in 2003 No charge. Call 931-3485 or visit and older. The appointments begin C GRIZZLY’ Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Cost $1.75 ALIFORNIA The Ed Kinney www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/. Native at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, June for residents and $2.25 for non-res- this group provides support and Lecture Series will present “Bear in plants help native animals find 22, at the Dublin Senior Center, idents. Call 931-5365 or visit www. comfort to the Pleasanton families Mind: The Story of the California food and shelter; stop by and sift 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. pleasantonseniorcenter.org. whose loved ones are deployed in Grizzly” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June the soil through your fingers. 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Amador Valley Christopher Briggs Michael Flores BY GLENN WOHLTMANN High School Kevin Briggs Raphael Flores Chloe Brobst Adam Folgmann This year’s graduates share their Jamie Abarta Sarah Bronzini Lindsay Ford experiences and their hopes Joseph Aceret Calvin Brown Hayden Forrester Samuel Aceret Samantha Brown John Foster Charles Ackman Benjamin Bruj, Jr. Scott Freeland CLASS OF Dominick Burnham Elizabeth Fromson Shannon Butler Kayla Furphy Cameron Byers Edward Furusawa Thirteen years of work comes to a culmination today 20 James Cabral Mohini Gadre with 1,166 members of the class of 2011 scheduled to Kevin Calhoun Russell Gajo don caps and gowns and walk the stage to receive diplo- R. Capilla Amanda Galassi mas and accolades from faculty, family and friends. Alex Caravan Andrew Galassi That’s in addition to the 70 from Village High School John Cardaris Johnniko Galvez and 10 from Horizon High School who were scheduled Clare Carey Dianne Christabel Galvez to receive their diplomas on Wednesday. Krista Carlstrom Andrew Garcia Commencement, as the saying goes, is the beginning, Kerry Carmichael Brenda Garcia not the end, but while they’re looking to the future, Emma Caswell Elizabeth Gates some graduates are also thinking about the past. The Sahil Aggarwal Michael Catuar Nicole George Pleasanton Weekly asked for essays from some mem- Tara Cayton Kevin Ghiringhelli bers of the class of 2011 to share memories of their time 11 Valeri Alemania Joshua Cerri Colin Giacomini here and what they hope for the future. Danyal Alian Dong-Mi Cha Alexander Giammona Erica Altman Sarah Cha Patrick Gibbons Tanya Alvarado Jaipriya Chadha Rebecca Giessler A new pair of sneakers Jennifer Amato Andre Chan Steven Gilbert Uma Annamalai Carolyn Chan Nicole Ginn BY XANTH EL-SAYED, AMADOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Madison Aquilina Alexander Chancellor Audreann Giovanetti When I get a new pair of sneakers, I am immediately struck with a feeling of excitement. Zachary Arellano Morgan Chandler Axel Gonzalez Every day I eagerly slip them on and every night I reluctantly take them off. Eventually, Stephanie Argiros Daniel Chavez Nicole Gotelli they wear out and I am forced to venture out and buy a new pair of shoes. Sahil Arora James Cheney Kimberly Grano In many ways, my past four years at Amador Valley High School were like going through Amanda Asbel Michael Cheung Markus Grauer a pair of sneakers. When my parents told me I would be attending AVHS in the fall, I was Trenton Ashizawa Stephanie Chew Nicholas Grave nervous but I was also excited for the new experiences my pair of “AVHS sneakers” would Cameron Ashtiani Sung Chi Mitchel Grimes bring me. I discovered that I was right to be excited: Both academic and extracurricular Tali Ashurov Rachel Cilk Grant Groshans opportunities flourish at Amador. In my four years alone, I was able to take a multitude of Adam Aslam Liana Cipolla Ariel Guerra AP and honors classes as well as become involved in many extracurricular activities, such Patricia Aubel Andrew Clawges Karen Guerrero as Leadership, Friends in Service to Him (FISH) club, and Amador Valley’s We The People Isabel Azcona Daniel Cleland Trevor Guerrieri Team (or Competition Civics). Amanda Azelton Mark Cleland Haley Guilfoile While my experiences at Amador have helped me try many things and go through a Devan Aziz Sarah Coblentz Cody Guillory plethora of experiences, my time as a high school student is done. As I move on to study Lana Baban Lani Cohen Drew Guinther at UC Santa Barbara, I will use my experiences at Amador to help guide my path in col- Egan Bailey Dariel Jade Colcol Aaron Hafford lege. I might pursue a degree in biology after taking AP biology at Amador. Or I might Kunwar Bal Hannah Coleman Aubrey Hahn combine my experiences on Amador’s Competition Civics team with those of AP biology Alexandra Barragan Pedro Colls Brandon Hakanson and pursue a career in environmental activism. Even though I am not 100% sure of what Lindsey Baxter Jacob Contreras Stefan Hall major I might pursue, in the end, I can only hope that the friendships, opportunities and Chennelle Beasley James Cook Layne Hamilton experiences I have walking in my new pair of “UCSB sneakers” parallel those I had in my Janelle Beasley Dante Cosio Joyce Han four years at Amador Valley High School. Maxwell Beck Amy Cox Myles Han Alfred Becker Gabriel Cox Rachel Hardy Brianne Becker Susanne Cross Aniruddha Harnur Pleasanton, Class of ’11 and Words of Wisdom Natalie Belden Kellen Crow Dennis Harpster BY STEPHANIE MUNRO, FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL Hannah Bennett Saurabh Dakwale Alyssa Harrison The fast-paced atmosphere I have come to know and “love and hate” at Foothill High Baqiyyah Bent Lisa Daniel Rishabh Hatgadkar seems to suddenly be caught in slow motion. From yearbook signing to teachers desper- Madyson Benz Jessica Daut Jason Haycock ately sharing every life lesson they can, it’s all a haze and we are beyond ready to move on. Roman Berenshteyn Jeremy Davidson Alex Hebert Yet, even as I join the throng of high school seniors counting down the days to graduation, Michael Berney Garrett Davis Codey Heidebrecht I can’t help but reflect upon my past because my future wouldn’t be possible without it. Jacqueline Besson Christopher de la Barrera Caylee Heller Now we’re all reveling in our title as Class of ’15 when we need to always remember that Savannah de la Vara Emil Helt we were part of ’11 first. So though I look forward to my upcoming adventure at Pepper- Keith DeLand Kyana Heravi dine University, I choose to always remember my time at Foothill High. James Delaney Alexa Hernandez Rallies, football games, tests galore ... every chant, every ticket, and every study session is Cortney DeMello Justin Hernandez still etched into my mind. It was definitely a challenge to balance Foothill’s rigorous academ- Geneva Desin Alison Hernbroth ics whilst keeping my social life afloat. I would be lying if I said stress never got the best of Todd Detweiler Whitney Herne me, but with the help of Pleasanton’s wonderful teachers, I somehow made it work. It was Ravneet Dhaliwal Julie Highstreet with their support that I sent backpacks to children in South Africa, organized HealthQuest, Harpinder Dhinsa Brian Hill stood in front of the Rotary as a Student of the Month, and proudly accepted awards for Christopher DiGangi Erica Hollingsworth citizenship, leadership and civic engagement. Besides learning statistic chi-squared equa- Emily Diggins Benjamin Holmberg tions and reading 17th century Spanish sonnets, Foothill High and its teachers taught me Gregory Dillon Delaney Holmes the ultimate lesson: I have something to give back to the world beyond straight A’s. Julie Ding Danielle Homan Above all, I want to thank you, Linda Gullick, for making me first realize life’s true impor- Sam Dissels Jhunghyun Hong Omsri Bharat tance and all that Foothill has to offer me. That’s why you’ll be handing me my last award: my Katherine Dowden Amanda Horne diploma. So as I shake your hand on that stage today, I look forward to sharing my moment Druv Bhat Colin Drury Tawneya Houser of clarity of everything I have done and everything I will do. I will finally understand. Chase Bierbower Margaret Duffy Danielle Houston Josie Bigger Jade Duque Tory Houston Jenna Bjork Kathryn Echavia Yuyan Hu What does it mean to graduate? Shauna Black Venkat Sai Edara Christine Huang Zachary Blaine Johnny Edge Adam Huggins JASMIN TALISSCHIM, VILLAGE HIGH SCHOOL Margaret Blasing Ting Ting Eeo Alyssa Hughey It means to achieve one step and enter a bigger one next Caitlin Bliss Erica Efigenio Hugh Huynh Growing from a teen girl to a lady Jacob Blodgett Bronson Eggert Jacob Isabel Becoming independent by receiving your diploma Nicole Bodmer Alec Elgood Ann Marie Itamura All of the hard work finally paid off Alexandra Bohlman David Ellison Prescott Jackson You tried your best to succeed Spencer Bohn Xanth El-Sayed Mareena Jacob Parents are enormously proud Aditi Bommireddy Rees Estrada Tanay Jaeel Friends cheer and celebrate with you Rahael Borchers Carson Ewanich Kersten Jaeger You finished a large chapter of your life Franklin Henry Boswell Daniel Fedirko Nicholas Janota That is indescribable to write Rachel Bowers Emilie Fiala Sherry Jeng The words “giving up” are forgotten in the past Kevin Bowman Taylor Fife Rachel Jeong Because you made it this far and showed Catherine Breed Devin Finn Nathan Johansen That you can last Stephanie Bricker Mitchell Flaherty Brandon Johns Page 18ÊUÊJune 10, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly COVER STORY
Jessica Johns Elaine Medeiros Krutika Puntambekar Marcus Tang Nicole Ambayec Justin Coelho Hailey Johnson Vanessa Medina Gian Quiroz Kyle Tanis Annalise Amos Matthew Cohen Kiley Johnson Nikita Mehandru Shyamprasad Radhakrishna Caroline Tanonis Aleesha Anderson Jordan Craig Paul Johnson Jennifer Meisenheimer Dipti Rai Kristine Tavernier Ronald Anderson Jr Nick Csongor Mitchell Jones Sidara Meissner Kirin Rajagopalan Jason Teague Melissa Andrade Fiorella Cuba Anirudh Kandada Kiera Melton Allen Razavi Elena Teig Kjos Karen Ang Vanessa Cuevas Christian Kang James Metz John Razzell Alyse Terschuren Janica Angeles Tyler Curran Emilie Kapp John Metzler Abigail Read Shelby Terschuren Francis Albert Apolinario Casey Curtis Jacqueline Kartchner Hannah Milano Kendall Ready Taylor Terschuren Jamari Arnett Rees Curtis Tarandeep Kaur John Milligan Alyssa Recupero Kendall Testa Mohammad Aryan Zakee Darius Alexandria Kearney Rachel Milligan Colleen Redmond Abinaya Thata Dominic Aseremo Katherine 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Martin Alex Peter Olivia Stafford Cliff Yung Daron Chau Joseph Gehringer Candela Martinez Casey Peters Ellora Staker Ryan Zehnder Jonathan Chau-Chiu Sarah Geib Cecilia Martinez Kelsey Petersen Brian Standish Edward Zhang Kevin Chen Harrison George Adam Marx Taylor Petty Dylan Steen Ziyuan Zhang Brandon Chi Angelica Georgopoulos Nicholas Maskiell Haley Pickerell Zachary Stevenot Ting Zhuo Jonathan Chiarello Megan Gerlach Jacob Maslana Olivia Pipitone Danielle Stickler Torrance Ziemer Michael Chin Manveer Gill Dennis Maslennikov Nicholas Piscotty Kyle Stivers Danielle Zosel Jared Chinn Jennifer Goldstein Eric Mason Emily Pluhowski Courtney Stonesifer Joshua Cho Jared Golisano Yury Matamet Christopher Pocs Presley Strother Foothill Julie Cho Aurash Gomroki Korynne Matile Ember Poggio Megan Struebing High School Yehna Cho Ryann Gonsalves Peter Matulich Danielle Pope Alexander Stuber Melanie Ann Abad Jae Ha Choi Aunjilique Gonzalez Katie Maze Colton Portela Bowei Su Jason Abranches Peter Choi Jessica Gould Nicole McDaniel Robert Potter Jessica Sullivan Ingrid Acker Alisha Chou Timothy Goulet Becker McGuire Eryn Powers Matthew Sun Samantha Aghazarian Keol Choy Hatch Graham Nikki McIntosh Priyanka Prasad Kyle Surber Stephen Akacsos Sharon Chung Alan Greaney Timothy McLaughlin Julia Price Phillip Szeto Abishek Akella Juan Cisneros Taylor Gregg Conor McLeod Christina Probst Dylan Tait-Mole Leonard Alexander Ryan Clark Thomas Greiner Kyle McManus Meghan Puckett Andrea Tanada Rachael Allen Vivian Climent Marcella Gross Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJune 10, 2011ÊU Page 19 COVER STORY
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Rhoades Trevor Uyeda Jenni Hammer Page 20ÊUÊJune 10, 2011ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN & LOG WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES the pizza-thief suspects; both were taken into custody, but Housing Commission POLICE BULLETIN the victim was only able to identify one, the report said. Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. Nicholas Magobet, 22, of Pleasanton was arrested on Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue a robbery charge. • Consideration of Draft Housing Element (including Goals, Policies Man arrested on robbery charge In other police reports: and Programs, and Potential Sites for Rezoning) prior to Submittal to Two men were arrested on drug sale charges after po- the California Department of Housing and Community Development after pizza theft lice helping with the eviction of squatters spotted items A theft of two slices of pizza led to the arrest of a commonly used by drug users and conducted a search. Human Services Commission Pleasanton man on robbery charges, according to a The incident occurred at 1:45 a.m. June 1 in the 4400 Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd police report. block of Mohr Avenue. Both men were under probation, The victim was walking near Main and Vervais streets which allowed police to search their items. That search led • Receive Update on Regional Refrigeration Unit Project with a box of pizza shortly after midnight June 2 when he to the arrest of Edward Odell, 34, and Ryan Miles, 32. The above represents a sampling of upcoming meeting items. was approached by two men, who asked him to give them Miles, who was on probation for drug charges, was For complete information, please visit the pizza, then offered to buy it. When the victim refused, charged with possession of a controlled substance with www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar one of the men took the box, which had the victim’s wallet intent to sell for prescription pills, and for possession and cell phone on top, and walked away, the report said. of a prescription in another’s name. Police also discov- The victim followed the men asking for his property back, ered an illegal baton and found a suitcase being used then called police after the cell phone fell off the box. had been stolen, leading to a weapons charge and a Less than an hour later police were called to a loud charge of possession of stolen property. party on Silver Street, not far from the robbery. Officers Odell, who was on probation for car theft, was charged there spotted two men who matched the descriptions of with possession with intent to sell a controlled substance.
POLICE REPORT The Pleasanton Police Department sion of stolen property, illegal posses- June 3 made the following information avail- sion of a weapon Theft able. Under the law, those charged Battery with offenses are considered innocent ■ 2:42 p.m. in the 6100 block of ■ 4:22 p.m. at the intersection of Main Stoneridge Drive; forgery until convicted. Street and Del Valle Parkway ■ 5:34 p.m. in the 5500 block of May 30 Drug/alcohol violations Springdale Drive; theft ■ 2:33 p.m. in the 4300 block of Black Robbery ■ 7:51 p.m. in the 7200 block of Valley Avenue; possession of a non-narcotic View Court; theft ■ 1:31 p.m. in the 5500 block of controlled substance Springdale Avenue Drug/alcohol violations ■ 10:03 p.m. at the intersection of Theft Danbury Park Drive and Trimingham ■ 3:10 a.m. at the intersection of ■ 11:29 a.m. in the 4400 block of Drive; DUI Holland Drive and Garland Court; DUI, hit-and-run Willow Road; theft ■ 10:40 p.m. at the intersection of W. ■ 9:56 p.m. in the 7300 block of Las Positas Boulevard and Santa Rita ■ 10:27 p.m. in the 2400 block of Johnson Drive; grand theft Road; possession of a controlled Skylark Way; DUI Burglary substance June 4 ■ 1:44 p.m. in the first block of Tuscany June 2 Theft Place Robbery ■ 8:22 a.m. in the 6800 block of Santa Drug/alcohol violations ■ 12:13 a.m. in the 4000 block of Silver Rita Road; forgery ■ 1:21 a.m. at the intersection of Street ■ 9:56 p.m. in the 4700 block of Willow Hopyard Road and Arthur Drive; DUI ■ 11:56 p.m. in the 4500 block of Road; theft ■ 1:25 a.m. at the intersection of Valley Hopyard Road Drug/alcohol violations Avenue and Kolln Street; public drunkenness Theft ■ 1:51 a.m. at the intersection of Paseo ■ 6:30 p.m. in the 4400 block of Santa Cruz and Corte Ponderosa; ■ 2:30 a.m. in the 2400 block of Santa public drunkenness Rita Road; public drunkenness Rosewood Drive; grand theft Brandishing a weapon ■ 9 p.m. in the 3700 block of Hopyard Road; sale of tobacco to a minor May 31 ■ 4:06 p.m. at the intersection of Theft Vineyard Avenue and Touriga Drive June 5 ■ 9:02 a.m. in the7300 block of Drug/alcohol violations Theft Johnson Drive; petty theft ■ 1:49 a.m. in the 4200 block of First ■ 3 p.m. in the 3700 block of Oak ■ 11:58 a.m. in the 1800 block of Street; public drunkenness Brook Court; identity theft Spumante Place; identity theft ■ 7:31 p.m. in the 5300 block of Owens ■ 4:53 p.m. in the 1500 block of ■ 4:39 p.m. in the 5900 block of W. 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Here he belonged to SIRS Branch Marie Bingham 34, the Callippe Senior Golf Club Thomson ENGAGEMENTS OBITUARIES and participated in Pleasanton Newcomers events with his wife, Marie Bingham Thomson died Ruby. He loved to travel and felt June 2 at the age of 82. Vanessa Hodge and Evan Hermanson Douglas G. Miller fortunate to attend the 2011 Mas- She was born in Maeser, Utah, on Douglas G. Miller died May 23 ters Tournament in Augusta, Ga., Dec. 15, 1928, and was the young- Vanessa Hodge at the age of 74 after a 12-year in April with his son; he played est of six children. She worked at and Evan Hermanson battle with leukemia and lym- Pebble Beach for his 70th birth- Amador Valley High School as the have announced their phoma. day. principal’s secretary for 22 years, engagement. Vanessa He was born Mr. Miller is survived by his retiring in 1990. is the daughter of Jon May 2, 1937, wife Ruby; son Scott (Jennifer) Ms. Thomson is survived by her and Sylvia Hodge of in Providence, Miller of Laguna Hills and daugh- husband of 60 years, Robert Don San Ramon. She grad- R.I. He earned ter Andrea (Bill) Sadler of Pleas- Thomson and their three children, uated from California a bachelor of anton; seven grandchildren; sister Don B. Thomson, Lee Ann Porter High School in San science degree Sheila Talley and father-in-law and Tina M. Stuber. She is interred Ramon and attended from Golden Jack Walton, both of Sacramento; at Pioneer Cemetery in Pleasanton. California State Uni- Gate University and his dog Sunny. versity East Bay. Evan and an MBA A celebration of his life will be Alexander Glaros is the son of Charles from Santa Clara University and held at a later date. Donations and Sue Hermanson worked in the finance field for 45 may be made in his name to Alexander Glaros died June 7 at of Pleasanton. He years. He lived in San Carlos for Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Ave., the age of 83 with his loved ones by went to Amador Valley High School and is a graduate of University of 32 years, where he coached youth Suite 100, Dublin 94568; or the his side. Tennessee Chattanooga. soccer and was a trustee of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, He was born A wedding is being planned for fall 2012. San Carlos School board, before Greater Bay Area Chapter, 1390 Aug. 15, 1927, moving to Pleasanton in 2003. market St., San Francisco 94102. in Pittsburgh, Pa. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II, then left Pennsylvania and came to Cali- fornia in 1947 where he met Stamatia, his wife of 63 years. He worked for the Califor- nia Division of Highways for many years. He also was devoted to the service of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in San Fran- cisco, serving on the Parish Coun- cil and as council secretary, vice president and president. Mr. Glaros moved to the East Bay in 1978 and to Pleasanton in 1983 where he was an active member of Pleasanton Ma- sonic Lodge 321 and a Hiram Award recipient. A participating member of the Tri-Valley Woodcarvers for many years, he was also a volunteer at the Pleasanton Senior Center. He is survived by his wife Sta- matia; children Anne Marie Glaros, Michael (Frances) Glaros and Tina (Steve) Davis; sister Beulah Mou- gianis; four grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, and many other fam- ily members and friends. A Trisagion (Visitation) will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church, 20104 Center St. in Castro Valley. The funeral will be held at the same church at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday followed by a luncheon at 11:45. Donations may be made to the Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund. happy hunting Great Furniture, Accessories, & Jewelry at Consignment Prices! Are you buying MOUNTAIN VIEW 650.964.7212 or selling a home? DANVILLE CORTE MADERA 415.456.2765 Visit PleasantonWeekly.com 925.866.6164 SAN CARLOS 650.508.8317 and click on the Real Estate SARATOGA 408.871.8890 link for sales information, 1901-F Camino Ramon 16 LOCATIONS IN CALIFORNIA, NEVADA & TEXAS current listings, open homes and virtual tours.
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BY JEB BING port the bill’s comprehensive approach to The National Association of Realtors is sup- reforming the secondary mortgage market porting a comprehensive reform of America’s and greatly appreciate the efforts of Repre- housing finance market to protect taxpay- sentatives Campbell and Peters to protect the ers and ensure the availability of affordable affordable 30-year fixed rate mortgage, shield 3 BR + Offi ce & Retreat, 3 BA, 3,141 sq. ft. Semi-custom single story in Lemoine Ranch Estates. mortgage credit today and into the future. taxpayers from unnecessary additional bail- Wrap around porch. Walk to Foothill HS. Offered at $1,299,950 OPEN SUN 1-4 “As the leading advocate for home owner- outs, and ensure the availability of mortgage ship and housing issues, NAR believes that capital to all markets under all economic 6026 Acadia Court, Pleasanton .ICOSIA #OURT 2UBY (ILL a methodical, measured and comprehensive conditions,” Phipps said. approach for reforming the secondary mort- NAR opposes the piecemeal approach of gage market is in the best interest of home recent proposals that would quickly constrain buyers and taxpayers,” said NAR President or shut down existing secondary mortgage Ron Phipps, broker-president of Phipps Re- market facilities before identifying a viable alty in Warwick, R.I. replacement that would allow securitization “A comprehensive and effective mortgage to function under all market conditions. reform strategy is critical to help keep a “We believe that a fully private system is level of certainty in the marketplace and not not a viable or sustainable alternative to the 3 BR, 2 BA, 1482 sq. feet + 225 sq. ft. sunroom. Bright, spacious home features soaring further disrupting the still fragile housing existing housing finance system and will Features a gorgeous custom gourmet kitchen, ceilings, a Chef’s kitchen, 4 BR + offi ce with market recovery,” he added. severely restrict mortgage capital, raise costs and a lush yard. Total remodel in 2005. built-in cabinetry, 3 BA. Offered at $1,280,000. Offered at $600,000 OPEN SUN 1-4 OPEN SUN 1-4 NAR supports the objectives of H.R. 1859, for qualified, creditworthy homebuyers, and the “Housing Finance Reform Act of 2011,” place taxpayers at greater risk as too-big-to- NEW LISTING introduced last month by Reps. John Camp- fail government-backed financial institutions bell (R-Calif.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.). dominate the market,” Phipps said. Vineyard Estate on 16+ acres in Livermore with Gorgeous Tuscan home The bill takes a comprehensive approach “NAR looks forward to working closely for reforming the government-sponsored en- with Congress,” Phipps added. “The time Fran & Dave Donna Susan Cunningham Garrison Schall terprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. has come to have a serious discussion about 925-202-6898 925-980-0273 925-519-8226 “While NAR has concerns with some comprehensive reform of our nation’s hous- DRE License #01226296 & 00930892 DRE License #01735040 DRE License #01713497 KW Broker DRE License #01395362 aspects of the legislation, we strongly sup- ing finance system.” N
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1159 CANYON HILLS RD SAN RAMON 207 VICTORY CIR SAN RAMON 9745 SANTOS RANCH RD PLEASANTON 2748 WHITEHALL CT LIVERMORE 698 AUSTEN WAY LIVERMORE
WEINER / MCDOWELL (925) 251.2550 COREY GREEN (925) 583.2173 PEGGY CORTEZ (925) 648.5454 DIANE SASS (925) 583.2168 COREY GREEN (925) 583.2173 $740,000 t4 Bd t2(1) Ba t +/- sq.ft. $749,000 t4 Bd t2.5 Ba t2,411+/- sq.ft. $2,998,000 t 2,170+/- sq.ft., 70+/- Acres $980,000 t5 Bd t5.5 Ba t4,133+/- sq.ft. $731,000 t4 Bd t2.5 Ba t2,975+/- sq.ft. Exceptional home, gated community. Beautifully Gated neighborhood of San Ramon. Includes Gated Santos Ranch; renovate existing 4,850 Gorgeous home surrounded by lush vineyards! Beautifully Updated Home. Great family & enter- maintained and upgraded. Excellent curb appeal, hrdwd flrs, vaulted ceilings. Updated kitchen. +/- Tahoe-like home or build a grand mansion. Brazilian cherry flooring downstairs. Inlaw over taining home w/ tropical backyard; built in BBQ, great private yard, awesome Master Bath! Spacious floor plan. Corner Lot, priv backyrd. Minutes to freeway & downtown. detached garage-full kit/bath. 50’ pool. pool/spa, solar heating & side yard access.
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HOME SALES
This week’s data represents homes sold during May Housing for $253,500 7635 Canyon Meadow Circle #F Ing Bank to K. 9085 Alcosta Boulevard #412 Wells Fargo Bank 2011 1393 Arrowhead Avenue J. Downs to J. & L. Bier Kuzinich for $259,000 to D. Thor for $145,000 for $602,000 4159 Crisfield Lane Mamola Trust to H. Ahn for 2887 Bethany Road V. & T. Quan to H. Jin for Dublin 5382 Bianca Way K. Whinery to S. Lee for $658,000 $865,000 11498 Bay Laurel Street G. & A. Garcia to A. $369,500 317 Diamond Court Gale Trust to S. & E. Youn for 370 Brower Court S. & M. Jackson to A. Simon for Zhang for $685,000 1578 Buena Vista Avenue H. Jaberg to S. & M. $1,050,000 $815,000 6967 East Stagecoach Road T. Tuazon to A. Ball for $409,000 3686 Fairlands Drive Y. Kim to R. & K. Chopra for 9627 Camassia Way F. & C. Fernandes to W. Liu Wang for $160,000 1655 Calle Del Rey Wells Fargo Bank to A. Sood $600,000 for $575,000 11658 Estrella Court N. Zhang to E. Brizee for for $365,000 4645 Ithaca Way D. Braun to J. Lee for $235,000 201 Copper Ridge Road #56 C. Pickett to J. $567,000 1826 Carnation Circle J. & D. Freeland to J. Bull 1510 Loganberry Way R. Richardson to J. & S. Lee Cohen for $206,000 3655 Finnian Way A. & T. Ward to C. Liao for for $289,000 for $659,000 144 Coralflower Lane Bank of America to S. $407,000 1491 Chateau Common JP Morgan Chase Bank 310 Lone Oak Drive Ing Bank to R. & T. Huey for Naqvi for $475,000 4232 Fitzwilliam Street C. Gancasz to T. & P. to D. O’Keefe for $256,000 $430,000 590 Fallen Leaf Circle R. & L. Brown to D. & I. Powers for $328,000 4093 Emerson Drive P. & S. Lucas to Mortara 4621 Mason Street Nelson Trust to M. Lee for Nechayev for $642,000 3240 Maguire Way #120 Lasalle Bank to A. Uoo Trust for $663,000 $525,000 2001 Maidenhair Way D. & R. Cassara to J. Guo for $335,000 1398 Fairbrook Court R. Holback to R. & C. 227 Rachael Place D. & S. Thorson to A. for $550,000 5629 Maymont Lane P. & C. Smith to E. Wilson for $465,000 Montalvan for $245,000 80 Milaw Court RWW Properties to N. Menzies Chiocconi for $745,000 2690 Farnsworth Drive C. & L. Robinette to J. & 510 Santel Court R. & K. Lenamon to J. & A. for $740,000 3362 Monaghan Street M. & J. Roszell to R. & J. B. Smoak for $540,000 Ritchie for $1,550,000 16 Pamplona Court Morequity Inc. to J. & R. Soma for $398,000 776 Los Alamos Avenue Rubio Trust to N. Lavaud 3452 Smoketree Commons #1 D. & G. Bulik to Fogelman for $515,000 6107 Moore Place C. Garcia-Estrada to N. & A. for $300,000 D. Jahn for $195,000 210 Reflections Drive #16 Bank of America to S. Alarcon for $370,000 475 Malibu Court Bank of America to T. Boyd for 4036 West Las Positas Boulevard M. & M. & S. Singh for $125,000 4013 Mt. Vernon Place A. & P. Dumatol to R. $436,000 Flores to R. & M. Horner for $565,000 729 Roverton Court P. & J. Chung to D. Kim for Javaid for $545,000 776 Newbury Street P. Valentin to Asahina Trust $775,000 3718 Oakhurst Way E. & V. Sido to J. Miller for for $635,000 San Ramon 2140 Whitetail Lane Clark Trust to Y. Zhang for $760,000 4120 Pinon Way J. & M. Dubose to J. Temple for 8985 Alcosta Boulevard #151 Federal Home $435,000 3316 Ridgefield Way E-Trade Bank to D. Kim for $325,000 Loan Mortgage to P. Waychowsky for $122,000 $820,500 1639 Portola Avenue R. & P. Frink to P. & A. 4597 Rimini Court #36 J. & J. Newsome to H. Polster for $550,000 SALES AT A GLANCE Borchard for $550,000 1368 Roselli Drive Prather Trust to J. Trujillo for 4405 Roscommon Way Min Trust to M. Min for $498,000 $650,000 1275 Spruce Street J. & G. Agapen to J. Gao for Dublin Pleasanton 4838 Swinford Court M. Anka to V. Srinivasan for $190,000 Total sales reported: 18 Total sales reported: 14 $415,000 764 Sunset Drive D. & K. Bell to M. Paz for Lowest sale reported: $160,000 Lowest sale reported: $195,000 7946 Tamarack Drive Castro Trust to J. Telles for $359,000 Highest sale reported: $832,500 Highest sale reported: $1,550,000 $410,000 2767 Vernazza Drive K. Kusalo to K. & K. Fraga Average sales reported: $528,556 Average sales reported: $583,500 2438 Valentano Drive D R Horton to K. for $740,000 Vogireddy for $832,500 Livermore San Ramon 7914 Vomac Road D. & K. Wirthgen to A. & B. Pleasanton Total sales reported: 19 Total sales reported: 14 Munsell for $536,000 2156 Alexander Way A. Chau to C. Yu for Lowest sale reported: $190,000 Lowest sale reported: $122,000 $365,000 Highest sale reported: $740,000 Highest sale reported: $865,000 Livermore 5023 Blackbird Way Patmont Trust to D. Lew for Average sales reported: $433,947 Average sales reported: $498,929 219 Albatross Avenue Wells Fargo Bank to Hello $833,000 Source: California REsource Tim McGuire 925-462-SOLD WWW.TIMMCGUIRE.NET
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NEW LISTING COMING SOON PENDING IN 3 DAYS COMING SOON Several single story 4483 Shearwater Court, Pleasanton 1608 Loganberry Way, Pleasanton 1515 Greenwood Road, Pleasanton 4bd/2ba “Colony” model, 1,923+/-sq.ft on Absolutely turnkey “Terrace” model, 3bd/2ba “Country” model in Pleasanton models in Birdland/ a 6,825+/-sq.ft lot, remodeled eat-in granite remodeled throughout, 3bd/2ba, 1,377+/-sq. Valley, 1,854+/-sq.ft on a 6,858+/-sq.ft lot, Pleasanton Valley. kitchen, oak hardwood fl oors, Travertine gas ft, walnut kitchen, SS appliances, custom tile remodeled kitchen, hardwood fl oors, newer fi replace and mantle, dual pane windows. baths, hardwood fl oors, park-like back with windows, roof, remodeled master, walking Call for details. Offered at $779,000 hot tub, new paver patio and pergola. distance to K-12 schools and shopping. Call for details. Offered at $709,000
PENDING PENDING PENDING SOLD
3279 Picadilly Court, Pleasanton 2689 Buena Vista, Walnut Creek 2375 Fairfi eld Court, Pleasanton 4036 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton Great location, 4bd/3ba, 1970+/-sq.ft Single story home, 1,690+/-sq.ft, 2bd/2.5ba, 4bd/2.5ba, “Monterey” model, 2,101+/-sq.ft, 3bd/2ba single story home 1,767+/-sq.ft on on a court, backing to Greenbelt and hardwood fl oors, eat-in kitchen, dual vanity granite kitchen, newer appliances, hardwood a 6,226+/-sq.ft lot, painted inside and out, Cabana Club, new kitchen, windows, baths, inside laundry, ¼ acre lot with fl oors, newer windows, remodeled baths, all new carpets, remodeled baths, inside laundry, side yard access. workshop and side yard access. inside laundry, pool and side yard access new tile fl oors, all new light fi xtures. Offered at $669,000 Offered at $459,000 Offered at $779,900 Sold for $565,000 (represented the buyer)
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3616 NICOLE AVENUE, 2281 DOCCIA COURT, PLEASANTON PLEASANTON MOHR/MARTIN ESTATES LOCATED IN RUBY HILL JUST LISTED JUST LISTED Custom 5 BD 3.5 BA 4,460sf. on 5 BD 3 BA, 3,396sf. on a 9,151sf. lot. a ¾ acre lot. Master bedroom on Bedroom, office & full bath on main level. Remodeled kitchen w/ main level. Large gourmet kitchen large island, breakfast nook, granite w/ imported Italian tile and tumbled counters & Brazilian cherry floors. marble flooring. Custom 1,000 bottle Master on main level. Three car wine room. Master w/ large nook, garage, private backyard w/ large 2 walk-in closets & his/hers vanity. deck & pool. Private backyard w/large patio. $1,825,000 $1,200,000
1226 SHADY POND LN. PLEASANTON 3768 NICOLE AVE. PLEASANTON 3088 CRESTABLANCA DR. PLEASANTON LOCATED IN PHEASANT RIDGE FOREVER MOHR ESTATES LOCATED IN VINTAGE HEIGHTS
JUST SOLD JUST SOLD JUST SOLD
Amazing backyard! 6 BD 6 BA 5,096sf. on 15,712sf. lot. 4 BD 2.5 BA Single Story. 4 BD 3 BA 2,788sf. on a 10,462sf. lot. Bedroom and Top of the line upgrades throughout. Pool/spa, side yard access and a detached casita with full bathroom downstairs. Wood flooring, gourmet Private location with bedroom, office and full bath AND a full wine cellar under the casita. kitchen & vaulted ceilings. 3 car garage w/ pass full bath on main level. Private ½ acre lot, three car garage. through to covered parking. Custom built in 1994. $1,515,000 $1,515,000 $985,000
9632 BROADMOOR DR. SAN RAMON 1683 LOGANBERRY WY. PLEASANTON 1826 BROOKTREE WAY, PLEASANTON LOCATED IN SAN RAMON ROYAL VISTA LOCATED IN PLEASANTON VALLEY LOCATED IN PLEASANTON VALLEY
AVAILABLE PENDING PENDING
4 BD + office, 3 BA, 3,195sf. + finished attic. 4 BD 2.5 BA 2,047sf. on a 6,500sf. lot. 4 BD 2.5 BA 2,047sf. on a 7,650sf. lot. Monterey Model Built in 2010 with top of the line materials. Desired Monterey model. Wood floors, with an updated kitchen, hardwood flooring throughout Gourmet kitchen, handmade mouldings, energy efficient crown moldings, new roof. Private yard with pool & and updated baths. Spacious private backyard with no & entertainer's dream home. Backs to the 4th hole green. grass area. Walk to schools & shopping. pool. Walking distance to schools and shopping. $899,000 $785,000 $779,000
5082 CRESTWOOD CT. PLEASANTON 1522 POPPYBANK CT. PLEASANTON 4190 PEREGRINE WY. PLEASANTON LOCATED IN PLEASANTON VALLEY LOCATED IN CHARTER OAKS DUETS LOCATED IN HERITAGE VALLEY
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Charming 3 BD 2 BA 1520sf. on a 11,119sf lot. 4 BD 2.5 BA 2,020sf. on a 2,850sf. lot. 2 BD 2 BA 1,280sf. on a 3,486sf. lot Refinished wood flooring throughout, updated Location, privacy, updated & move in ready. SINGLE LEVEL, updated flooring and recently kitchen. Spectacular rear yard with professional Open kitchen w/ granite countertops and tile flooring. remodeled master bath. Private backyard w/ large landscaping on a private and spacious lot. Large master w/ cherry cabinets and large tub. brick patio. Walk to park & shopping. $685,000 Private backyard perfect for entertaining. $465,000 $630,000
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CHARTER OAKS OAK MANOR PHEASANT RIDGE FOOTHILL KNOLLS
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1549 MAPLE LEAF DRIVE, PLEASANTON 819 OAK MANOR COURT, PLEASANTON 933 LAGUNA CREEK LANE, PLEASANTON 7863 FOOTHILL KNOLLS, PLEASANTON Highly upgraded four bedroom, plus bonus/teen room, three As soon as you enter you will be impressed with the unique Beautiful Pheasant Ridge home on professionally landscaped Beautiful single story on private premium .35 acre lot. Three bathrooms. Approximately 2,541 square feet. Completely elegance. Gorgeous custom home on private .62 acre lot. .30 acre lot. Panoramic views of Pleasanton Ridge. This semi- bedrooms, two bathrooms, approximately 2150 square feet. remodeled kitchen with granite slab countertops, custom Approximately 4,541 square feet, four bedrooms (two custom built by Greenbriar in 2007 has a total square footage Completely remodeled kitchen with granite slab countertops, custom backsplash, custom cabinets & stainless steel appliances. Brazilian master suites) plus office/wine room and bonus loft area and of 5,096. Six bedrooms plus bonus (media prepped) (7th), six backsplash, custom cabinetry and high end European appliances. cherry hardwood flooring, upgraded carpet & remodeled 5.5 bathrooms. Quality, high end equipment and finishes bathrooms. Upgraded gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless Hardwood flooring, French doors, vaulted ceilings, newer windows, master bath. Newer interior paint. Three car garage. Completely throughout. Gourmet kitchen with granite slab counters and appliances, three car garage, beautiful grounds include built-in newer tile roof. Master suite includes custom built-in closet/dresser area, French doors to rear grounds, private bathroom with dual re-landscaped private rear grounds with built-in BBQ/kitchen, stainless steel appliances. Hardwood floors. Oversized four car BBQ, outdoor fountain, large lawn area & slate meditation area. sinks. Very private professionally landscaped rear grounds, with no custom fire pit/sitting area, slate patio, garden and play areas. Tile garage. Beautifully landscaped Tahoe-like grounds with mature Walk to neighborhood park, convenient to downtown and award rear neighbors. Recently re-plastered and tiled pool/spa with new roof. Convenient to downtown, neighborhood park and award- trees. Two minutes to Castlewood Country Club. winning Pleasanton schools. OFFERED AT $1,475,000 equipment. Built-in kitchen/BBQ island with refrigerator. Mature winning schools! OFFERED AT $899,500 OFFERED AT $1,649,000 trees, patios and lawn areas. OFFERED AT $949,000
SYCAMORE HEIGHTS RUBY HILL SAN RAMON KOTTINGER RANCH
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1092 SYCAMORE CREEK WY, PLEASANTON 4355 CAMPINIA PLACE, PLEASANTON 215 KITTERY PLACE, SAN RAMON 4241 GARIBALDI PLACE, PLEASANTON Wow! Private premium 20,180 sq ft estate lot. Panoramic views Gorgeous upgraded single level home on .60 acre premium lot. Located Excellent quiet court location. Four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms Highly upgraded Kottinger Ranch duet with four bedrooms, 2.5 of Pleasanton Ridge, the valley and Mount Diablo. Large rear in the desirable Ruby Hill private gated community. Four bedrooms, with 2008 square feet. Spacious kitchen, large living room & bathrooms. Remodeled kitchen with granite slab countertops & grounds with expansive lawn area and patio. Backs to open space. plus private office, three bathrooms, custom gourmet kitchen with family rooms. Lots of picture windows for viewing & natural custom backsplash. Completely remodeled bathrooms. Plantation Five bedrooms, plus den, bonus room option (5th), five and a half granite countertops. Extensive crown molding & built-ins, Brazilian light, vaulted ceilings. Spacious master suite with retreat and shutters, crown molding, hardwood flooring and upgraded carpet. bathrooms. Approximately 5,000 sq ft. Large gourmet kitchen with cherry flooring, expansive master suite. Professional landscaping his & hers closets. Newer roof. Large rear yard with two patios Professionally landscaped private backyard includes aggregate granite slab countertops and stainless steel appliances. Crown molding includes: built-in BBQ, viewing/sitting area, views of surrounding hills (one covered), covered side yard access. Large 6,958 square patio and mature trees. Excellent quiet location on private 4,014 & vineyards, covered patio and extensive lawn area. 3 car garage. Ruby throughout, new custom flooring, extensive upgraded light fixtures, Hill community amenities: *clubhouse, golf course, swimming pool, foot lot. Walk to Walt Disney Elementary, Pine Valley Middle square foot lot with no rear neighbors. Community amenities new interior paint throughout. Close to downtown, Castlewood *tennis courts, large park and greenbelts (*discounted memberships now School, California High School and great neighborhood parks. include: pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, park and open space. Walk Country Club, Oak Hills Shopping Center, and Mission Hills Park. available). Close to several wineries. OFFERED AT $1,399,000 Great curb appeal. OFFERED AT $549,000 to downtown, Kottinger Park & award winning Vintage Hills Award winning schools! OFFERED AT $1,559,000 Elementary. OFFERED AT $599,500
CANYON MEADOWS PONDEROSA KOTTINGER RANCH NEW CUSTOM SINGLE LEVEL
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7860 - G CANYON MEADOWS CIRCLE, 6914 CORTE MADRID, PLEASANTON 1327 HEARST DRIVE, PLEASANTON 1588 FOOTHILL ROAD, PLEASANTON PLEASANTON Beautiful single level, extensively remodeled home in Ponderosa. Great location! Beautiful semi-custom home on .40 acre lot. New custom single level home on private country lane off of Beautiful Pleasanton single level condo, spacious floorplan with Three bedroom, two completely remodeled bathrooms. Expansive deck with panoramic views! Private rear grounds. Foothill Road. This private half acre lot is located adjacent to three bedrooms, two remodeled bathrooms, 1,257 square feet. Remodeled gourmet kitchen with granite slab countertop, Five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 4,026 square feet. Upgraded Golden Eagle with ridge views. Four bedrooms, bonus room/ Excellent condition, completely remodeled kitchen with granite expansive center island/breakfast bar and stainless appliances. gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, newer paint & guest quarters, home theater room, private office, lockable slab countertops, tile & laminate flooring, updated light fixtures. Hardwood flooring, crown molding and upgraded fixtures. carpeting, extensive hardwood floors. Expansive master suite. 400 bottle wine cellar, 4.5 bathrooms, 4,762 sq. ft. Gourmet Patio with storage. Walk to community clubhouse, pool/spa, 1,612 square feet. Newer roof. Professional landscaping with Community pool, park, tennis courts and open space. kitchen with granite slab countertops, top of the line appliances. gym/exercise facility & tennis court(s). Close to award winning brick trimmed aggregate patio and lawn area. Across from Del Walk to Main Street and award winning schools! Oversized three car garage (4th car option). In-ground pool, schools and Stoneridge Mall. SOLD FOR $312,000 Prado Park. Close to Pleasanton’s Sports Park and minutes from SOLD FOR $1,163,500 detached permitted room (office/workout room) seller to credit downtown. Award winning schools. SOLD FOR $645,000 buyer for brand new landscaping. Near Castlewood Country Club. SOLD FOR $1,625,000
DANVILLE RANCHER GREY EAGLE ESTATES VINSANTO LOS OLIVOS
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752 TURRINI DRIVE, DANVILLE 27 GREY EAGLE ESTATE, PLEASANTON 2845 VINE COURT, PLEASANTON 2951 PICHOLINE COURT, LIVERMORE Large beautifully updated ranch style home on over 1/3 acre Secluded 5,904 sq ft. custom home on premium 5.3 acre estate Beautiful highly upgraded home in excellent condition. Beautiful, highly upgraded Los Olivos home on professionally premium lot in Danville! Three bedrooms, private office (4th), in desirable, gated Grey Eagle Estates. Panoramic views of Panoramic views of vineyards and surrounding hills. Five landscaped private .25 acre lot. Don’t miss it! Five bedroom (bonus three bathrooms. Gourmet kitchen with granite slab countertops the valley and Mt. Diablo. Five bedrooms, plus bonus room, bedrooms (4th is private office, 5th in guest house/casita), four room 5th), 3.5 bathrooms, plus detached studio/guest quarters and stainless appliances. Large master suite and bath, office, 2nd office/hobby room, 3.5 bathrooms. Four car garage. bathrooms (4th in casita). Approximate total square footage (1 bed/1 bath). Approximately 3889 sq. ft. Gourmet kitchen professionally landscaped with outdoor kitchen, in-ground pool, Beautiful grounds include private vineyard, in-ground pool and 3,553. Upgraded kitchen with granite countertop & backsplash, with custom cabinets, granite slab countertops and stainless steel boat/RV parking, and side yard access. SOLD FOR $900,600 spa. SOLD FOR $1,900,000 two fireplaces, plantation shutters throughout, three car garage. appliances. Highly upgraded spacious master suite with granite. Private gate & rear grounds include separate guest house/casita, Beautiful grounds include large private patio, spacious lawn area, expansive exposed aggregate patio, lawn area, fruit trees and garden/play set area, and atrium/side patio. Views of surrounding vineyards. No backyard neighbors. Close to wineries & golf hills. Minutes to quality golf courses and Livermore Valley courses. SOLD FOR $809,000 wineries. SOLD FOR $950,000
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DANVILLE $1,949,950 PLEASANTON $1,610,000 PLEASANTON $1,179,000 PLEASANTON $1,091,000 PLEASANTON $1,049,999 Rare opportunity for a sports enthusiast! Warm & inviting 4391 sq ft estate nestled on 5bd/3ba, 3501+/-sf beauty! Large upgraded Beautiful & rarely available single story Enjoy the fantastic views of Pleasanton, Estate featuring a spacious custom home, a court with over 334k in upgrades. Quality, kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel in Ruby Hills! 4bd/3ba, 2627+/-sf situated walk to downtown, schools and shops. large multi-purpose out building, and private charm & designer touches embrace this 4bd/ appliances. Gleaming hardwood floors in cul-de-sac. Walk to tennis & club This 3000 sq.ft. home has a great layout, baseball field. www.FieldOfDreamsDanville. 4.5ba luxury home! www.3372SagewoodCt. downstairs, new carpets upstairs, views of house. Don’t miss this great opportunity! and many upgrades. Call for more details. com. 8115 CAMINO TASSAJARA com. 3372 SAGEWOOD CT Mount Diablo! 857 MONTEVINO DR 1962 NICOSIA COURT 5071 MONACO DR
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PLEASANTON $749,000 FREMONT $699,888 PLEASANTON $515,000 PLEASANTON $467,950 PLEASANTON $439,950 4bd/3ba (1bd/ba downstairs), updated New price! Don’t miss this incredible Upper 1421+/- sf home on a 6,840+/- sf lot. 3 bd/2ba Amazing 1900+/-sf Stoneridge townhome 3bd/2.5ba, 2 car garage, prime Stoneridge kitchen/baths, & solar panels. Located end Glenmoor remodel. Single story, corner lot, w/oversized master. Updates: hardwood tucked in amoung acres of mature trees. location townhome. Kitchen updated, vaulted of the cul-de-sac, backing to greenbelt w/ wood floors. Amazing kitchen and central floors, new paint, newer windows & doors, 3/2.5 w/formal dining, master + retreat, 2 f/p, ceilings, laminate flooring, F/P, inside laundry, playground, community pool, tennis courts. air conditioning. 4371 LOMBARD AVE new private patio entry. NO HOMEOWNERS’ 2 car garage, lg. patio/yard, 3 pools, tennis A/C, enclosed front patio. Community pool & 3298 MONMOUTH CT DUES. 2598 SECRETARIAT DR courts and clubhouse. 7509 ROSEDALE CT greenbelt. 7337 STONEDALE DR
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Pleasanton WeeklyÊUÊJune 10, 2011ÊU Page 31 THIS SUMMER SAN RAMON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WANTS TO HELP PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN AND TEACH THEM SAFETY. SUMMER IS THE PEAK ACCIDENT AND INJURY SEASON FOR CHILDREN. THE MOST FREQUENT INJURIES ARE DROWNINGS, FALLS, AND BICYCLE, CAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS.
Summer Safety FOR YOUR KIDS.
WATER SAFETY PREVENT BURNS ROAD SAFETY UÊNever leave children unattended around a pool UÊWatch toddlers closely near barbecues, UÊAlways wear helmets and protective gear while or water – not even for one minute. Accidents campfires or outdoor fireplaces. Burns are biking, skating or skateboarding. occur quickly. common injuries. UÊDiscuss bicycle and road safety with UÊFlotation devices are not drown-proof. UÊInstall screens or some type of barrier where your children. UÊChildren should always wear a life vest while appropriate. UÊReview pedestrian safety with children as boating and near open water. UÊMetal playground equipment can get hot enough well as adolescents. UÊAlways close your pool gate. Double-check the to cause burns on hot days. UÊNever leave a child alone in a car. Temperatures gate after people have been in the pool area. PREVENT FALLS quickly reach over 100 degrees. UÊReview your pool rules and safety with family, UÊMove beds and chairs away from windows. UÊDrive cautiously. Children move quickly and may friends and babysitters. Children may jump and play, and could fall be difficult to see, especially when backing up. UÊLearn CPR. You could save a life. through open windows. You may not see toddlers and older children playing behind a car. SUN SAFETY UÊMake sure low windows are closed to prevent young children from falling out. UÊAlways put your children in car seats UÊAlways use sunscreen and wear or seat belts. protective clothing. UÊInstall gates at the top of stairs or decks to prevent falls. UÊMake sure youngsters drink enough water. UÊWatch for signs of heat exhaustion and heat If you should have an emergency, San Ramon Regional Medical Center is prepared to treat you stroke: dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat. and your children in our newly expanded Emergency Department. A pediatrician from Children’s Hospital Oakland is on staff in San Ramon 24-hours a day.
Our Pediatric Department at San Ramon Regional Medical Center recommends these safety tips: Cynthia Hahn, M.D. Pediatric Department Chair Nick Giardini, M.D. Medical Director, Inpatient Pediatric Services 6001 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon | 800.284.2878 Vicki Starr, R.N., CPNP Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist & Director of Education www.OurSanRamonHospital.com
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