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E-mail: [email protected] Compiled by Hillary Bessiere Page 4ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÈ]ÊÓääÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Newsfront News Digest Residents share concern over parcel tax School board needs to cut $8.7 million despite special election outcome Wheels bus fares to increase by Emily West to report on the state’s $41.6-billion specialist staff, administration and looking at cutting expenses. Board deficit, but had anticipated news in the elimination of class-size reduc- member Jamie Yee Hintzke said The board of directors for As the state continues to nego- the coming days. The federal gov- tion in kindergarten through third she wishes regular business prac- the Livermore Amador Valley tiate its budget, the Pleasanton ernment’s passage of the stimulus grade as well as ninth grade. tices could apply to the current Transit Authority approved fare Unified School District board is lis- plan may be helpful for the district, While a parcel tax could gain situation. increases to Wheels bus routes tening to residents’ concerns over however, it doesn’t appear to be substantial revenue to help allevi- “People say, ‘Well, just reduce Monday. Executive Manager the program cuts and a possible much help to their current situation. ate the state’s funding shortfall, your workforce by 10 percent,’” Paul Matsuoka said ticket pric- parcel tax. According to Gov. Arnold the idea has been hotly debated she said. “It just doesn’t work that es will rise from $1.75 to $2 In an effort to be transparent, the Schwarzenegger’s budget proposal, in recent weeks. At the first bud- easily in public education, unfortu- and monthly passes will go up district held a special workshop PUSD would need to cut $8.7 mil- get forum Jan. 26 and the Jan. 27 nately.” from $53 to $60. Seniors, who meeting was held Tuesday night, lion in order to maintain a balanced regular board meeting, participat- Trustee Pat Kernan said there rode free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and was followed by the second budget. With the 2008-09 school ing audience members appeared to isn’t enough information to go for- on weekdays and the disabled, of two budget forums Wednesday year halfway over, the cuts would favor a parcel tax. ward on a parcel tax at this time. who rode free, will now have night at Foothill High School. directly impact the 2009-10 school Yet, Tuesday night’s public speak- “Until we know [the final state] to pay $1 to ride. Paratransit Tuesday night, Assistant year. A list of potential reductions ers were more concerned about the budget, we can’t go to the public rides increased to $3.50, up 50 Superintendent of Business Services has been released by the district, burden of another tax. Some sug- because we don’t know what we’re cents. The increases will help Luz Cazares said there wasn’t much and includes cuts to counseling and gested using business strategies in LAVTA make up for a project- (continued on page 7) ed $1 million budget shortfall, Matsuoka said, adding that there is the threat of further revenue decline upwards of an additional Councilman $1 million. Also approved were changes to routes 3, 12, 18 and pulls plug 20. Saturday service will be cut on Saturdays for Route 18, while other modifications will include on Staples pickup times, a reduction in buses, and the merging of routes. meeting LPC welcomes new Hot button debate on state chancellor Stoneridge extension Assemblywoman Mary now set for Feb. 24 Hayashi (D-18th) and LPC by Jeb Bing President DiRionne Pollard welcomed on Wednesday the In an extraordinary but not new State Community College unprecedented move, Pleasanton Chancellor Jack Scott the City Councilman Matt Sullivan Chabot-Las Positas Community pulled the plug on consideration College District. Currently of a development plan for Staples 2.7 million students attend Ranch this week, arguing that the California’s 110 community discussion was far a-field from colleges. Scott said the schools what the City Council had publi- have been mostly spared from cized for its meeting. the budget cuts because the Sullivan’s action came close to department of finance believes Janet Pelletier 11 p.m. Tuesday after more than they play a role in stimulating 150 had filled the council chambers the economy by quickly turning for what many thought would be students into the workforce. the council’s approval of the 124- acre site. The public hearing started Be a fearless creator The West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station, seen here, is scheduled for completion later this year. Apartments, about 7:30 p.m. with 20 speakers Artists and art coaches Tricia retail shops and a hotel are on hold due to the economy, according to the project’s developer. addressing the council. Poulos Leonard and Kim Pace will After a short break requested by teach the Fearless Creating class Sullivan, the council resumed its through Amador Valley Adult BART station moves to finish meeting to start its review of the Education starting Feb. 12. It comments and the 100-plus pages meets from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays of documents. City staff, following through April 9 and is based on line, apartments put on hold the Planning Commission’s action the work of Eric Maisel, Julia earlier, recommended approval of Cameron and other experts in the Developer Windstar Communities says housing project the development plan area of creativity. The nine-week can’t move forward until credit markets open back up Sullivan said the pubic discus- class is $65 for Pleasanton resi- sion and comments by some coun- dents. Learn more by calling 426- by Janet Pelletier and we’re able to secure some The transit-oriented develop- cilmembers were swerving away 4280 or visiting www.pleasanton. adequate construction financing,” ment was planned to have mostly from just approving the broad k12.ca.us/EducationalServices/ Next month, work will begin on said Eric Heffner, vice president one- and two-bedroom apartments Staples Ranch plan and an accom- AdultEducation. constructing pedestrian walkways of Windstar Communities. where residents are close enough panying environmental impact on the Pleasanton and Dublin La Jolla-based Windstar to access BART on foot. The plan report to focusing on the possibility sides of the new BART station as received approval from the City includes 70 affordable apartments of extending Stoneridge Drive. the project continues on pace for Council in September for a 350- for low- to very-low-income ten- For years, completion of Corrections a late 2009 opening. But develop- unit apartment complex adjacent ants with rents for those desig- Stoneridge Drive as called for in ment on apartments, retail shops to the rail station and parking nated as affordable starting at the General Plan has been a hot but- The Weekly desires to correct and a hotel all walking distance structure on Stoneridge Mall Road $861 for a one-bedroom. Plans ton issue for Pleasanton politicians, all significant errors. To request a correction, call the editor to the rail station has stalled. and had planned to complete con- for the four-story buildings called with many living along the road- at (925) 600-0840 or e-mail: “We’re on hold right now until struction to coincide with the new for ground-floor retail, including the capital markets loosen up station opening. [email protected] (continued on page 7) (continued on page 8) *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÈ]ÊÓääÊU Page 5 Newsfront 3950 Valley Ave., Suite B (925) 417-2265 www.zenstrength.com Pleasanton Sheraton owners default on loan PERSONALIZED FITNESS TRAINING Hotel occupancy rates in Tri-Valley down ZenStrength employs a simple and effective resistance 12 percent in fourth quarter from previous year system that promotes slow, form focused movements, open breathing, and zen-like concentration. by Janet Pelletier Bureau in Pleasanton, said busi- nesses are trying to do more with The reward is a tremendous improvement in muscle According to Alameda County less and because of the economy’s strength, flexibility, bone health, and overall fitness and property records, the financiers of steep slump, customers know they well being. the Sheraton Pleasanton Hotel filed have more buying power when it a notice of default Jan. 16. comes to hotel stays. AG Inn at the Mall LLC, “I think everybody’s suffering Now offering: which owns the 170-room hotel but we’re trying to do our part and s !DVANCED #RANIOSACRAL 4HERAPY on Stoneridge Mall Road, has not help supplement our hotels with made payments on a $12.2-million our sales and marketing efforts,” s ,YMPHATIC $RAINAGE 4HERAPY loan by Mesa West Real Estate she said. Income Fund LP, confirmed a part- Blashka said hotel occupancy s !CUPRESSURE ner with AG Inn at the Mall. rates for the Tri-Valley region, CALL TODAY Kathy Lorenz, CST, CMT 925-596-0145 Rick Swig, of hotel consulting which includes Pleasanton, Dublin, Workouts are by appointment only firm RSBA & Associates, said a Livermore, San Ramon, Dublin and sharp decline in hotel occupancy Danville, have declined 12 per- Bring in this coupon for your complimentary evaluation/ in the Tri-Valley is to blame for the cent in the fourth quarter (October- financial situation. He said many December), from 67 percent to 55 workout and receive a free t-shirt. companies have reduced or com- percent, compared with the same Jump Start 2009 with our 4-visit mini-plan! pletely cut off discretionary spend- quarter in 2007. ing—meaning no business travel One of the bureau’s main roles for conferences and meetings. He is to generate leads—or potential estimated that the Pleasanton hotel business—for Tri-Valley hotels. The occupancy rate declined 28 percent bureau works with clients interested in December. in hotel stays by soliciting bids from The hotel is in a prime location, area hotels on rates. Blashka said that surrounded by Stoneridge Shopping while occupancy is down, there are Center, Safeway’s headquarters and some signs of improvement. is visible from Interstate 580 and the “We’ve seen an uptick in our new BART station under construc- leads for January, more than we’ve tion. But despite that and a recent ever had in one single month,” she renovation to the hotel, Swig said the said. “It was about 55 leads, when economy has trumped everything. normally we would have 10 or 12 He said the owners of the hotel, generated.” which is still operating as usual, are If business is picking up, clients continuing to talk with Mesa West seem to be expecting significant about solutions going forward. discounts on rates. Dan Evans, a senior vice presi- “People know the economy and dent for Rim Hospitality, which they know that they probably have manages the Sheraton, said in a more negotiation and bargaining statement that the hotel is still open power and so like everybody else, and will remain so in the future. the clients are also trying to do more “We are indeed open for busi- with less too,” Blashka said. “Maybe ness, right now and in the future,” they’re budgets are scaled back so he said. “We understand the eco- they can’t do the lavish meetings nomic environment within the mar- they’ve had but they still need to get ket and we’re looking forward to together, so they’re looking at ways the Tri-Valley’s recovery in this. to maximize their dollar.” Within the last few weeks, we’ve Dave Culver, who is the finance seen an upswing.” director for the city of Pleasanton, The hotel has plans for $500,000 said the city received $782,000 in in renovations to the club level, top transit occupancy tax money in two floors and lobby area that will be the fourth quarter of 2007. 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had previously envisioned a hotel, will board trains via the pedestrian BART but Heffner said that may not be a bridges that lead to the median on (continued from page 5) viable market option any longer. Interstate 580. “There’s no marketplace to build BART spokeswoman Luna a hotel now that they’re in a slump Salaver said the $80-million price space for a smaller, urban grocery industry-wide,” Heffner said. “Until tag is already funded, with one-quar- store that would serve apartment the economy picks up, there’s little ter of the financing coming from pri- dwellers and nearby Hacienda demand for a hotel site.” vate partnerships, $50 million from Business Park workers. 4HE 7EST $UBLIN0LEASANTON BART revenue and $15 million from 7INDSTAR ALSO HAS APPROVAL FOR BART station, which will soon local and state funding. She declined BOLLINGER NAIL SALON LOCATIONS a 210-unit apartment building and break up a 10-mile gap between to give a specific opening timeframe office space on the Dublin side THE #ASTRO 6ALLEY AND $UBLIN for the station, saying completion is Pleasanton (across from Tully's Coffee) off Golden Gate Drive, now also Pleasanton stations, will be the dependent on when the pedestrian 310 Main Street Suite D ...... (925) 484-4300 on hold. Plans on the Dublin side 44th in the transit system. Riders walkways are finished. N Livermore (next to the Bankhead Theater) 2375 Railroad Ave ...... (925) 455-6800
School regular board meeting. By Feb. 24, Board meetings are at 7 p.m. (continued from page 5) it will need to consider identify- at the district offices, located at ing which positions would be cut. 4665 Bernal Ave., and are open to FREE Notices of possible layoffs would the public. For more information $5 OFF ASKING FOR v HE SAID h7E DO KNOW be sent March 15 and final layoff regarding the district’s response to Manicure it’s going to be a shared sacrifice.” notices would be sent May 15. the budget crisis, visit www.pleas- any paid service of Despite the debate over the parcel Should the board decide to pur- anton.k12.ca.us or call 462-5500. with the purchase tax, the district still needs to submit sue a parcel tax initiative, they PTA Council President Joan of a pedicure $25.00 or more a balanced budget to the county would need to finalize the ballot Laursen said they have put together Not valid on gift certifi cates and cannot be combined Not valid on gift certifi cates and cannot be combined before the special election would be language and call for an election an online petition to legislatures to with any other offers. Offer expires 2-27-09 with any other offers. Offer expires 2-27-09 held. That means the board would by Feb. 24 to be held in June. The oppose cuts to education funding. still need to identify $8.7 million in deadline to file with the county by To sign, visit www.pleasantonpta. www.Bollingernailsalon.com reductions at this coming Tuesday’s March 5. org by Feb. 15. N *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÈ]ÊÓääÊU Page 7 Newsfront
Mardi Gras party to benefit Staples eral frustrated councilmembers (continued from page 5) that Sullivan had the right to stop Hacienda Helping Hands the meeting since no proposal had way opposed to extending it to yet been made on the development Arrive in costume, make a mask at bash honoring Leadership Pleasanton El Charro Road, where motorists plan and EIR. could also travel onto Interstate City Manager Nelson Fialho Pleasanton may be 2,250 miles Course at Wente Vineyards, The the park. The campaign will benefit 580. said the council will meet again away from New Orleans, but the Rose Hotel, Tommy T’s Comedy local charities that serve children, After hearing some of the speak- on the plan, when the Stoneridge Palm Pavilion at the county fair- Steakhouse and The Hilton Hotel. youth, families, and seniors in the ers and seeing few from the neigh- Drive issue will also be discussed, grounds will give guests a slice of Leadership Pleasanton is a pro- community; educational projects; borhood that would be affected, on Feb. 24. Residents in a wide the Big Easy Feb. 19. gram to develop community lead- environmental initiatives; and cul- Sullivan used his councilman’s area who could be affected by Beginning at 6 p.m., Leadership ers, co-sponsored by the Pleasanton tural arts programs. right to continue a council meet- connecting Stoneridge Drive to Pleasanton’s Class of 2009 will Chamber of Commerce and the Admission to the Mardi Gras ing one time. City Attorney Livermore will be notified by be throwing a Mardi Gras Bash City of Pleasanton. Each year, 25 to Bash is $5 for Leadership graduates Michael Roush confirmed to sev- mail. N with comedy from Tommy T’s, 30 people participate from a variety and $20 for all other guests. Credit jazz music from Pleasanton middle of sectors: Pleasanton history, local cards and checks will be accepted school bands, tarot card readings, government, health and human at the door. Seating is limited to mask making, silent auction tables, a services, business and economics, 200 occupants. Reservations for the no host bar and a grand prize draw- public safety, media, education, event can be made by emailing Kate Take us Along ing. Proceeds from the event will environment and transportation and D’Or at [email protected]. be donated to the Hacienda Helping parks and community services. Donations will be accepted for Hands charitable campaign. Guests Hacienda Helping Hands is a col- those who are not attending, but wish are encouraged to wear costumes. laboration of the Hacienda Business to support the charitable campaign. The grand prize is a “New Orleans Park and the Tri-Valley Community Checks can be sent to the Pleasanton Experience” and will be awarded at Foundation. To advance the busi- Chamber of Commerce offices, made 9 p.m. Comedian Ed Tracy and ness park’s community involvement out to “Hacienda Helping Hands,” Brenton the Magician will supply objectives, Hacienda launched the Attn: Kate D’Or, 777 Peters Ave., the laughs and raffle prizes will community giving initiative with Pleasanton, CA 94566. be given from donations by The the foundation, which is a tenant in —Janet Pelletier
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Page 8ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÈ]ÊÓääÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: (925) 600-0840 Fax: (925) 600-9559 President OpinionOpinion Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 119 Publisher Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 EDITORIAL Editor Jeb Bing, Ext. 118 Editorial Guest Opinion Managing Editor Janet Pelletier, Ext. 111 Features Editor Staples Ranch Save our schools, Emily West, Ext. 121 Editorial Assistant on hold again property values with Amory Gutierrez, Ext. 221 Contributors For investors, owners and representatives for organizations that a parcel tax Hillary Bessiere Julie Nostrand have waited patiently for years to win approval of their multi-mil- Jerri Pantages Long lion-dollar developments planned for the 124-acre Staples Ranch, Joe Ramirez Tuesday’s inaction by the Pleasanton City Council was disappoint- ART & PRODUCTION ing, to say the least. Along with a crowd of 150 others, they were by Beth Limesand quence to the children’s education Art Director there with the expectation that after scores of workshops, meetings and test scores? That the teachers Rick Nobles, Ext. 117 and public hearings, the council would finally approve development- The current discussion about the will be able to cover the same Designers proposed parcel tax for schools in amount of material as thoroughly related planning documents and an environmental impact report to Trina Cannon, Ext. 114 the Pleasanton Weekly thus far has for 30 students as they did for Lili Cao, Ext. 125 allow them to proceed with their projects. They included: me worried. For those homeowners 20? That seems unlikely. Because Kristin Herman, Ext. 114 s (ENDRICK !UTOMOTIVE 'ROUP WHICH WANTS TO BUILD A NEW AUTO MALL who balk at paying a parcel tax there will be 10 more hands raised Manuel Valenzuela, Ext. 120 on its 37-acre portion of Staples, next to the junction of I-580 and El to keep our schools from making needing the teacher’s individual Charro Road, directly across El Charro from a 180-plus store outlet ADVERTISING devastating cuts to their programs, attention, and 10 more students Advertising Sales Manager mall that Livermore has approved. I must say that I think you are miss- who potentially could really benefit Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores, Ext. 123 s 3TONERIDGE #REEK 0LEASANTON A ACRE SENIOR CONTINUING CARE ing a very important point. from the intervention of a reading Account Executive community to be developed by Continuing Life Communities Pleasanton property values have specialist or a counselor, but will Paul Crawford, Ext. 113 (CLC), with up to 800 units for assisted living, skilled nursing and stayed relatively stable during these be unable to get that help because Karen Klein, Ext. 122 independent living residents. trying econom- these positions will be eliminated Real Estate Sales s &REMONT ,AND AN ACRE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT WHICH WOULD INCLUDE ic times, unlike by proposed cuts. Nancy Taresh, Ext. 110 various shops and also may include a food market, bank and restau- our neighboring The proposed cuts to our schools cities. Over the Inside Sales rant. include the following: Art Gordillo, Ext. 112 last year, prices s %LIMINATION OF THE CLASS SIZE s 3HARKS )CE #ENTER A TWO STORY FOUR RINK FACILITY TO BE BUILT BY 3AN for Alameda reduction program, resulting in a Ad Services Jose Arena Management, a subsidiary of the San Jose Sharks, with Sandy Lee, Ext. 116 County houses 50 percent increase in class size for the facility to occupy about 10 acres of a 17-acre public park that the Real Estate Ad Services have dropped grades kindergarten through third Tracey Fordahl, Ext. 130 Sharks would also develop for the city. on average 26.7 grade, and ninth-grade math and After a presentation of these plans by city staff and about 3-1/2 percent. Our English classes; BUSINESS hours of public comment, the council took a brief break, return- closest neigh- s PERCENT DECREASE IN READING Business Associate ing with a bombshell announcement by Councilman Matt Sullivan bors, Dublin specialists for elementary schools; Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 126 that he was postponing any further discussion by the council for and Livermore, have dropped 15.9 s #OMPLETE ELIMINATION OF MANY Circulation Director percent and 25.1 percent respec- academic intervention programs Bob Lampkin, Ext. 141 the night. If there was outrage, it didn’t show, although several councilmembers showed disgust. For those at the hearing waiting tively. Pleasanton, on the other designed to help students strug- Front Office Coodinator hand, has dropped a mere 2.9 per- gling with reading, writing and Kathleen Martin, Ext. 0 for final approval of their costly plans and the consultants who had waited with them, there were heads shaking in bewilderment and cent. (Source: Real Estate Report language arts ; How to reach the Weekly www.rereport.com) renewed questions if they could ever build in Pleasanton. s PERCENT DECREASE IN COUNSEL- Why has Pleasanton property ing staff to elementary students 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 We don’t fault Sullivan for exercising his right as a councilman Pleasanton, CA 94566 retained so much more value than (that will mean one counselor per Phone: (925) 600-0840 TO POSTPONE DISCUSSION OF ANY AGENDIZED ITEM ONCE (E HAD LISTENED the property value of the county 2,400 students); Fax: (925) 600-9559 carefully as some speakers and, with their questions, several on the and of its immediate neighbors? s $ECREASING COUNSELING RATIOS Editorial e-mail: council swerved away from the development and EIR approvals Two words: our schools. in middle school and high school [email protected] to the long-controversial proposal to extend Stoneridge Drive the 0LEASANTON 5NIFIED 3CHOOL $ISTRICT to one counselor per every 600 [email protected] Mohr-Martin neighborhood, where it now ends, through Staples to is consistently at the top of the students (imagine what happens Display Sales e-mail: connect to El Charro and Jack London Boulevard, which Livermore county’s schools. Our schools have when kids need help planning for [email protected] is extending. This extension, which proponents, including Alameda a state ranking of 10 out of 10 of college); Classifieds Sales e-mail: #OUNTY 3UPERVISOR 3COTT (AGGERTY HAVE TOUTED DURING NUMEROUS all California elementary schools. s /NE VICE PRINCIPAL TO SERVE ALL [email protected] discussions on the overall Staples plan, is seen by many as a logical This rank comes from the 2007 nine elementary schools; PART OF BUILDING OUT 3TAPLES 2ANCH (AGGERTY IN FACT HAS OFFERED TO California Academic Performance s PERCENT DECREASE IN VICE Circulation e-mail: Index (API) Base report. By con- [email protected] finance the project, estimated at $6 million, if the Pleasanton council principals for secondary schools; trast, Dublin schools average rank- gives the go-ahead. s #OMPLETE ELIMINATION OF The Pleasanton Weekly is published every ing is 9, Livermore schools range elementary strings and band pro- Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., Sullivan has always been lukewarm on extending Stoneridge, from 2-10, with an average of 7.6. grams; 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 agreeing to keep the possible future roadway in the city’s new Pleasanton, CA 94566; (Source: http://school-ratings.com/ s #OMPLETE ELIMINATION OF ATH- (925) 600-0840. 'ENERAL 0LAN AND IN A -EMORANDUM OF 5NDERSTANDING THE CITY COUNTIES!LAMEDAHTML 53 .EWS letic coaches for all schools; signed with the county to develop Staples. But, like Councilwoman Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS and World Report ranked Foothill s %LIMINATION OF SUPPORT FOR 020407. The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed #INDY -C'OVERN AND HUNDREDS OPPOSED TO THE EXTENSION HE WOULD AND !MADOR 6ALLEY (IGH 3CHOOLS English language learners; free upon request to homes and apartments agree to put the road through only when State Route 84 is widened among the top 3 percent in the s PERCENT REDUCTION OF LIBRARY in Pleasanton. Voluntary subscriptions at nation in December 2007. $30 per year ($50 for two years) are wel- and freeway improvements reduce rush hour traffic jams on 580. hours for elementary and middle come from Pleasanton residents. (IS FEAR IS THAT FRUSTRATED COMMUTERS WILL LEAVE TO CUT THROUGH Many people want to move here schools. Subscription rate for businesses Pleasanton on Stoneridge to connect with I-680 south. because of our schools. This, in A parcel tax will go a long way and for residents of other communities is As the discussions Tuesday turned more and more to the turn, keeps the real estate inventory to fix this. Vote for it. The estimat- $50 per year. Stoneridge extension, he called a halt. Stoneridge wasn’t part of the (the amount of homes for sale at a ed $15/month investment is worth POSTMASTER: Send address changes council’s posted agenda for the public hearing and he wants anyone given time) low, and our sale prices it. Protect our schools, our home to Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., high. Supply and demand. values, and our children’s futures. Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. in Pleasanton who has a view on the roadway to have a chance to So, what will happen when our Beth Limesand is the president © 2009 by Embarcadero Publishing Co. talk. They will, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, when everyone will tests scores fall? Don’t think they All rights reserved. Reproduction without have a chance to do it all over again. We hope those who plan to of the Mohr Elementary School permission is strictly prohibited. will? Parent Teacher Association. She’s spend millions of dollars to bring new business and senior housing Think we can increase class sizes lived in Pleasanton for 13 years to Pleasanton in these tough economic times come back, too. Other for children in grades kindergarten with her husband. They have a cities would bend all rules to have the size and kind of development through third grade from 20 to 30 12-year-old daughter at Harvest that just got delayed again in Pleasanton. N students, and cut reading special- Park Middle School and a 9-year- ists and counselors without conse- old son at Mohr. *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÈ]ÊÓääÊU Page 9 Opinion
s ) FEAR FOR OUR REPRESENTATIVE ABOUT TO RE OPEN ) WANT TO CON- democracy when the new president Clarification GRATULATE THE OWNER WHO CONCEIVED Letters SIGNS MORE EXECUTIVE ORDERS IN THE and paid for a splendid restoration first few days than other presidents. In a letter, (“Pleasanton Hotel closure a product of greed,” Letters, of the premier historic structure in Teachers should remain s ) WONDER WHERE THE EQUITY Jan. 9, page 9), writer Daniel Ormonde stated that “Kolln Hardware, Pleasanton, which will now grace balanced is when the person I must send THEN (APS AND NOW THE HOTELv HAVE CLOSED -IKE #ONNORS OWNER OF downtown for another 100 years or MY TAXES TO CLAIMS TO HAVE MADE (APS POINTS OUT THAT HIS RESTAURANT HAS NOT CLOSED BUT CONTINUES TO BE MORE 4HANK YOU "UD #ORNETT Dear Editor, “simple mistakes” whereas if I do one of downtown Pleasanton’s main upscale restaurants. In fact, the Peter MacDonald I fear for my country after read- the same, I must appear in court. $OWNTOWN 2OTARY #LUB RECENTLY BEGAN HOLDING ITS WEEKLY LUNCHEONS ing the “Around Pleasanton,” s ) WONDER WHY THE PRESIDENT THERE MOVING THE MEETINGS FROM THE 0LEASANTON (OTEL WHEN THAT RES- Learn to laugh about it (“2nd-graders comment on the didn’t ask for the money donated TAURANT CLOSED ON .EW 9EARS %VE inauguration,” Jan. 23, page 3) I FOR THE EXTRAVAGANT INAUGURATION Dear Editor, hope Ms. Vernon was not telling ACTIVITIES BY LARGE CORPORATIONS BE Regarding Gina Channell- the children what to think or write. donated to charities. Weekly newspaper’s editorial (“Let’s it on road resurfacing or refilling Allen’s “Talking Points” in the Jan. Where are the counterpoints? s ) WONDER WHAT OUR PRESIDENT BEAUTIFY 3TANLEY "OULEVARD SOME pot holes on those county roads that 23 issue, “Was it a killer headline Namely: BELIEVES THE MEANING OF hVOLUNTEERv OTHER TIME v /PINION PAGE ) HAVE needed it most. I, for one, would not OR TOO BLITHE FOR A GRAVE SUBJECT v s ) FEAR FOR OUR COUNTRY BECAUSE is, when he speaks of “mandatory to agree with the editor’s opinion of mind looking at the utility poles until 3INCE DYING LIKE BEING BORN IS /BAMA APPEARS TOO RECONCILIATORY VOLUNTEER WORKv FOR OUR YOUTH THE 3TANLEY "OULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION THE COUNTYSTATE IS FINANCIALLY BETTER ) something we’re all going to expe- towards this nation’s enemies. ) FIRMLY BELIEVE THE EDITOR HAS project. The price of this project is know you will make the correct deci- rience, it is a delight to find that s ) FEAR THAT /BAMA WILL CREATE A EVERY RIGHT TO OFFER THEIR OPINION TO TOO HIGH IN LIGHT OF THE TERRIBLE FISCAL sion for all of us. Ms. Channell-Allen doesn’t mourn NEW SOCIALIST COUNTRY WHERE ) WILL BE the readers. An elementary school situation the county is facing now. Thank you for reading my ABOUT SOMETHING THATS BEYOND OUR REQUIRED SHARE THE FRUITS OF MY LABOR TEACHER NEEDS TO BE BALANCED AND NOT The county’s highest spending pri- email. CONTROL (APPINESS IS THE ABILITY with those who choose not to work. ALLOWED TO BRAINWASH OUR CHILDREN ORITIES SHOULD BE TO HELP PEOPLE STAY Richard Yue to adapt to just such conditions. s ) DISTRUST A LEADER WHO GIVES Richard Schwaninger employ and feed the hungry. What I !DAPT AND DIE BUT ENJOY THE JOUR- SALARY INCREASES TO CABINET MEMBERS am suggesting is no more than what Sellers should pay points, NEY ,AUGHTER IS THE BEST TREATMENT one day only to announce the next County’s priorities our new president is proposing for buy down interest rate in such a situation, it seems to me if day they agreed to a salary freeze. shouldn’t be utility work our country a few days ago. Let’s THERE IS A GREAT BEYOND DYING REAL- s ) FEAR A LEADER WHO HOLDS CLOSED all work as a team to help the less Dear Editor, LY DOESNT MATTER ,IFE MAY NOT BE MEETINGS AND RELEASES ONLY HIS VER- Dear Editor, fortunate. If the CPUC Rule 20A Our local real estate market is not FAIR BUT IT IS CERTAINLY FINAL WHY NOT sion of the dialog and photos. After reading the Jan. 30 Pleasanton MONEY MUST BE SPENT LETS SPEND AS BAD AS OTHERS BUT IT STILL NEEDS A KEEP ONES SENSE OF HUMOR ABOUT BOOST ) CALL ON ALL REAL ESTATE AGENTS ALL THAT LEFTOVER SKIN AND BONES )TS TO CONVINCE THEIR SELLERS TO PAY POINTS the person, not the packaging we AND BUY DOWN THE INTEREST RATE FOR THE SHOULD REMEMBER BORROWER 4HREE THINGS WILL HAPPEN Thanks for your wickedly funny YOU WILL HAVE MORE BORROWERS article (I nearly died laughing!) who will qualify, 2) the seller will 03 !ND (OPE (OSPICE IS A GREAT USUALLY SPEND LESS MONEY IN THE BUY organization. DOWN THAN THEY WOULD HAVE IN LOW- Janet Linfoot ering the price and, 3) the property VALUES WILL STAY HIGHER BECAUSE THE Bicyclists: slow down, price has not dropped as much. hikers: stay on trail 0EOPLE BUY ON PAYMENT AND THE BUY DOWN OF THE INTEREST RATE LOW- Dear Editor, ers the payment. On top of those As a frequent hiker in the REASONS THERE ARE GREAT TAX ADVAN- 0LEASANTON 2IDGE AREA ) HAVE ONCE tages—check with your CPA. again had an unpleasant experi- CONGRATULATIONS! Dave Walden ENCE WITH A SPEEDING BICYCLIST ON Certified Mortgage Planning the trail who did not signal she Specialist was coming. Four hikers were sud- 2007 Bay East “Rookie of the Year” Susan Schall denly taken off guard and the calm – Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty, Pleasanton Editorial on the money spoiled. The same scenario hap- pened on our way up the trail, only 2008 Bay East “Rookie of the Year” Ray Marquez Dear Editor, THIS TIME ON A BLIND CORNER 4HE EDITORIAL h3TEPS WE CAN ) BELIEVE THAT MOST BICYCLISTS ARE - Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty, Pleasanton take to keep our schools great,” kind and do signal their approach, Editorial, Jan. 23, page 10) was a BUT THOSE WHO DONT AND JUST SPEED clear message. Thank you for that along may find that children, dogs 2008 Bay East “REALTOR of the Year” Shawna Jorat SERVICE AND PERHAPS WILDLIFE WILL NOT BE - Keller Williams Benchmark Properties, Fremont Peter Miller ABLE TO GET OUT OF THEIR WAY IN TIME 0LEASE BICYCLISTS SLOW DOWN KEEP Kolln restoration off the hiking-only trails, and hik- a job well done ers, don’t hike off-trail. Let’s make our park experience fun, respectful Dear Editor, and safe for all. 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Black Falcon Victory which was Steve and Jennifer; daughter-in- docked at the Boston Army Base. law, Taren; son-in-law, Michael She was the loving wife of and her beloved grandchildren, Engagements Obituaries Leo Walker of Pleasanton, who Joseph, Jonathan, Zachary and cherished her during her 54 years Jessica. Elmo Turner of marriage. They were wed at She will be laid to rest at Holy Felicia Widjaja & St. John’s Church in Cambridge, Cross Cemetery in Daly City Erik Tenbrink Elmo Henry Turner, a 54-year Mass. on June 11, 1955. She beside her mother and father. Per resident of Livermore and Topock, spent many rewarding years as her request, no services will be Art and Joan Tenbrink of Ariz., died Jan. 3 at Valley Care a homemaker raising their five held. Pleasanton are proud to announce Medical Center. He was 90. children. the engagement of their son, Erik Born Oct. 18, 1918, Mr. Turner Mrs. Walker is survived by her Elizabeth “Libby” Tenbrink to Felicia Widjaja, the was the youngest of 12 children of loving husband, Leo; sons, Steve Shutts daughter of Harun Widjaja and Andrew J. and Martha (Ambrose) Walker (Debbi), John Walker Linawati Siantar of Indonesia. Turner of Green Forest, Ark. At (Laurel), Bill Walker (Melissa), Libby Shutts, artist, family Erik is a graduate of Las the age of 13, he rode a freight Bob Walker; daughter, Betsy matriarch and zucchini connois- Positas College and San Jose train to California seeking adven- Jones (Doug); grandchildren, seur, died peacefully Jan. 26, sur- State University, earning his ture and a life away from dairy Kimberly, Christopher, David, rounded by her loving family. Bachelor of Arts in communica- farming. On Sept. 1, 1944, he Christopher, Julia, Katie, Kirsten, She was tion studies. He is now study- enlisted in the Army and served Victoria and Kate; brother, Bill a longtime ing at JFK University to earn a in Burma as a heavy truck driver O’Neill; sister, Betty Leppzer; resident of master’s degree in professional until the end of World War II. He and numerous nieces and neph- Hollister and psychology, while working in returned to Hayward to marry the ews, including Robbie and Ted Palo Alto, the field of counseling. Felicia love of his life, Mary Lou Cooper, Leppzer, who spent several years where she earned her Bachelor of Science on Sept. 7, 1946. They moved to with the family during their child- was a substi- at the University of California is international public health. Livermore in 1955 and purchased hood and who she loved dearly. tute school- at Davis and her master’s degree The couple plan to marry in a retirement home in Topock, In lieu of flowers, the family teacher for in public health at St. George’s Singapore and hold a reception Ariz. in 1974. They were hap- requests that donations be made the Palo University in Grenada, where by the San Francisco Bay soon pily married for 57 years before to the St. Vincent de Paul Society Alto Unified she continues to study for her after they finish their respective Mary’s death in 2003. in Livermore. A mass will be held School medical doctorate. Her specialty professional schools. Mr. Turner was employed at 10 a.m. today at St. Elizabeth District for many years. She later as a truck driver for Alameda Seton Catholic Church, 4001 worked in the planning office County through the 1960s when Stoneridge Drive. Burial will be at Stanford University until her he bought his own tractor and private. retirement. The past six years, she became an owner/operator leas- resided in Pleasanton. Mrs. Shutts ing himself and his Peterbilt to Barbara J. Hylton- was a respected Chinese brush Weddings Warren Transportation in Union Bailer painter who loved to share her City. He continued as a teamster passion and talent with everyone The ceremony was followed by until his retirement in 1983. Barbara J. Hylton-Bailer died she could, and her cheerful and a reception at Casa Real where He loved retirement, rock hunt- Jan. 26 at the age of 69. polite demeanor ensured that she guests enjoyed dinner and dancing ing in the desert, gardening, fish- Ms. Hylton-Bailer was born in was universally loved. Her sense into the evening. ing and telling tall tales to his November 1939 and was a resi- of humor, even in times of pain or Stephanie is the daughter grandchildren. dent of Pleasanton. crisis, was legendary. of John and Nancy Moffat of He is survived by his sons, She is survived by her daughter, She was preceded in death by Pleasanton. Her attendants were Donald E. Turner (partner Brian Carey Hylton; son, Scott (Josie) her husband, Hamilton Shutts. Kari Snyder, Britney Best, Traci Fernandez) of Livermore, Gary Hylton; grandchildren, Chelsea She is survived by three children, Hamilton, Sarah Safir, Jessica W. Turner of Newark and Dale R. Hylton- Judson Shutts, Peter Shutts, and Safir and Lindsay Callahan. Turner of San Bruno; four grand- Ransome, Janet Rowe; and five grandchil- Stephanie is a 2000 graduate of sons, including Donald B. Turner Elijah and dren, Scott Rowe, Monica Shutts Amador Valley High School and (Michelle) and Jeffrey A. Turner, Brianna and Shannon, Cameron and Taylor a 2004 graduate of Chico State both of Pleasanton; and two great- Hylton, Shutts. University. grandchildren, Trevor and Auburn Aldrin Services were held Jan. 30 at Ryan is the son of Mike and Turner, also of Pleasanton. Montana Christ Episcopal Church in Los Sharon Callahan of Pleasanton Services were held Jan. 22 and Devon Altos. In lieu of flowers, dona- and David and Carole Safir of at First Presbyterian Church in McMillan; tions may be made to California Los Gatos. He was attended by Livermore. Private inurnment will her best Baron’s Ball, c/o the American Matt Gingery, Eric Callahan, be in Topock, Ariz. Contributions friend, Cancer Society, 747 Camden Ave, Stephanie Moffat & John Moffat, Brandon Chapatte may be made to First Presbyterian Cookie Ste. B, Campbell, CA 95008. Ryan Callahan and Tim Foley. Ushers were Church of Livermore. Clark and longtime partner, Lupe Dylan Safir and Bryan Plotts. Espinoza. She was preceded in Robert H. Ronald Stephanie Anne Moffat and Ryan is a 2000 graduate of Marjorie A. Walker death by her aunt, Bernice and Ryan Michael Callahan were Los Gatos High School and a uncle, Pat. Robert H. Ronald died Jan. 31 married on Oct. 25 at Casa 2004 graduate of Chico State Marjorie A. Walker died peace- Services were held Feb. 2 at at the age of 88. Real at Ruby Hill Winery in University. fully Feb. 1 after a brief illness, Callaghan Mortuary Chapel in Mr. Ronald was born May 6, Pleasanton. The couple honeymooned in with her family by her side. She Livermore. 1920. He was a Pleasanton resi- Richard Callanan, a relative of the Rivera Maya and resides in was 80. dent for more than 40 years. He the bride, officiated the ceremony. Pleasanton. Mrs. Walker was born June 7, Rene Marie Margaroni served in the United States Coast 1928 in Cambridge, Mass., the Guard during World War II and was beloved daughter of Elizabeth and Rene Marie Margaroni died retired from Union Local 302. Deaths, Weddings and Births are a free editorial service. Information should be submitted, typewritten or emailed Patrick O’Neill. Jan. 22 at the age of 68. He is survived by his beloved no later than Monday at 5 p.m. Send to: She attended Cambridge High Ms. Margaroni, a resident of wife, Dorothy Ronald; his son, Transitions and Latin School, followed by Pleasanton, was born Jan. 19, Robert and and daughter-in- Pleasanton Weekly business school. She worked for 1941 in San Francisco. law, Joanie from Yuba City; five 5506 Sunol Blvd., Ste. 100 the Army Intelligence and the Her grandchildren were truly grandchildren; and many nieces Pleasanton, CA 94566 Veteran’s Administration during the joy of her life as well as and nephews. He was preceded Or fax: (925) 600-9559 her career. She received decora- socializing with friends and shop- in death by his daughter, Cathye Or e-mail: [email protected] (subject: Transitions) tions from the secretary of the ping for her grandchildren. She Rahlves and his mother-in-law, Please include a contact name and telephone number. Not responsible Army and the mayor of Boston, leaves behind family and friends Hazel Partridge. for lost photos. Information how to send a photo digitally can be found on honoring her bravery in support- that will miss her endearing charm Services were held Feb. 4 at the Weekly’s website: www.PleasantonWeekly.com. ing firefighters fighting an exten- and love of people. Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery The Weekly reserves the right to edit information for sive fire in the hold of the SS She is survived by her children, in Hayward. space and format considerations. Page 12ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÈ]ÊÓääÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Living Treasures of Main Street Finding fun in the little things downtown for the young and young at heart
by Katie Lyness Center Books where kids can sit up in the white chair on the window t’s easy to excite a kid. That’s platform, looking like a mannequin probably because they notice while reading a book in the store little things in life that most- window. The bookstore is great ly go unnoticed by adults. because it’s not one of those big There are at least 10 fun chain companies. It’s quaint and treasuresI on Main Street that kids charming. The people who work really enjoy. there are friendly and can answer Sara Grace Adkison, 8, and most questions about any book and Jenny Lyness, 7, love flipping over all questions on where to find a the green, upside down U-shaped particular book. metal bars (bicycle racks) along Also, lots of kids love when Main Street. Lots of people pass grown-ups can connect with them by them every day and never think and are fun to talk to. This makes to themselves that they could hang Murphy’s Paw another great place upside down on them. Kids also to go. The store workers are friend- enjoy saving up their pennies in ly and inviting, and a dog (or two!) order to buy jellybeans from the is almost always in there to play machine at Savvy Seconds. It’s with. the only place in town where you And at Café Main, there are can actually buy something for a deep trays of coffee beans under penny! Savvy Seconds is a great the windows so a kid, or even a shopping spot for teenagers, who grown-up, can run their hands up like expensive brands, but and down in the beans. can’t afford them at their Fiddling around with the full price. Debbie Lopes, coffee beans that way the owner of Savvy looks, feels, sounds and Seconds, enjoys selling smells really good, all at clothes to teenagers and the same time. not just adults because it And active kids love helps them live a “green” to hop-scotch where the lifestyle by renewing and sidewalk along Main reusing instead of buying Street has a hop-scotch something brand new. Katie Lyness pattern. Most grown-ups Other places many kids don’t even notice the pat- like to go are Tully’s Coffee to get a tern but for kids this is a big deal. Dixie-cup sized chocolate or vanilla The wooden bridge at the bicycle ice cream; it’s just the right amount store is also a big deal for kids so they can eat it while strolling because it’s fun to run on and feels down Main Street, looking at all the like a boardwalk at the ocean. bright colors in the shop windows, For very fair arcade-like games, finish it and then still be hungry for New York Pizza is great because the next meal of the day. it has a pinball machine and other It’s not surprising that kids also games where kids actually have a enjoy getting ice cream at Cold very good chance of winning, unlike Stone Creamery, where they can other the arcade games in other choose every last detail to make towns where it is almost impossible their ice cream perfect. For exam- to win. For example, there’s a good ple, they can choose what type of chance of winning three superballs cone they want (coconut-dipped, for just two quarters with the pinball chocolate covered or sprinkle-cov- machine. Usually just one superball ered, etc.), if they want a cup or a that size costs at least a quarter. cone, and then decide if they want One last thing that kids love to a big or small cup and what they do in Pleasanton is to just enjoy want on it (chocolate syrup, sprin- themselves with their family and kles, or maybe even gummy bears). friends during a happy day in our Downtown Pleasanton also has the great downtown. It’s almost always drive-through Meadowlark Dairy, sunny outside so a kid can just where a kid can get a swirly ice walk, skip, jump, run, race, spin or cream cone and even have fun while even cartwheel down the sidewalk waiting in line for it because there is in all their glory. Any kid, and any so much to look at on the building’s grown-up with a young attitude, Katie Lyness mural. There is always something can really appreciate all of down- new to notice on the mural, like the town’s great, little treasures. N expression on one of the cows that Katie Lyness is a youth correspon- seems to change depending on the dent for the Pleasanton Weekly. time of day. She is a sixth grader at Pleasanton Sarah Grace Adkison, 8, demonstrates the fun had by flipping over a bike rack on Main Street. Another place to go is the Towne Middle School.
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Standing together on the Capitol steps in Washington, D.C. are (from left) Mayor Tim Sbranti of Dublin; Mayor Newell Arnerich, Danville; Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, Pleasanton; Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton); Mayor Abram Wilson, San Ramon; and Vice Mayor John Marchand of Livermore. The mayors met with McNerney and others in pursuit of federal help on Tri-Valley projects. Courting Washington McNerney, mayors reach for stimulus funds to help Tri-Valley
by Jeb Bing dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuel. in a series the five-city leaders have taken in The mayors also see McNerney’s influence McNerney has added another stimulus: the past several years to talk about projects as a second-term congressman increasing, an ith Congress still debating pro- Using some of the funds to guarantee or even that would benefit the region. added benefit to the region. A long-time advo- visions of the $885-billion stim- buy bonds the state of California must sell “Theirs are all very worthwhile projects so cate of renewable energy who has helped the ulus bill, Congressman Jerry to pay down its projected $41-billion deficit, I am delighted to see the mayors here work- Pleasanton school district accelerate its rooftop McNerney (D-Pleasanton), bonds that private investors are steering away ing together to present a really united picture solar energy program, McNerney has just been Wwho voted for the House version, is working from because of the state’s poor credit rating. of our Tri-Valley needs,” McNerney said. named to the powerful House Energy and with Tri-Valley mayors to make sure this area “That would help,” said Mayor Jennifer “We have a great team here and many poten- Commerce Committee. He has been assigned gets its slice of the package to fund infra- Hosterman, one of five local leaders who met tial opportunities with the stimulus package to that group’s Energy and Environmental structure projects and other initiatives. with McNerney and others in the California now coming down.” subcommittee and to another one on telecom- The mayors met with McNerney last month delegation while in Washington, D.C. for In an interview with the Pleasanton Weekly, munications. Because of his intense efforts to to talk about projects that would benefit the the U.S. Conference of Mayors. “In our McNerney said he’s on the same page with keep the Veterans Administration’s hospital region. These include federal help in restart- talks with Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher the mayors in identifying regional projects in Livermore and to add a nursing home and ing carpool construction work on Interstate (D-10th), she pointed out that federal funds that deserve federal funding. Whether the expanded medical facility in French Camp 580, keeping the Veterans Administration usually come with a state matching require- stimulus package will ultimately provide suf- in the Central Valley, McNerney was given a hospital in Livermore, extending BART to ment, which means our state has to get back ficient funds locally is still unknown as both special waiver by Congress to sit on two main Greenville Road in Livermore, beefing up on its feet financially.” the Senate and House develop a final bill that committees, retaining his seat on the Veterans the region’s fledgling emergency commu- With Hosterman in the Washington will be signed by President Barack Obama. Committee while also taking a seat on Energy nications system, restoring and improving meetings were mayors Newell Arnerich of “The days of earmarks for a congress- and Commerce. the Delta and regional water quality, and Danville, Abram Wilson of San Ramon, man’s pet project are over,” McNerney said, Under former Congressman Richard launching more alternative energy programs Tim Sbranti of Dublin and Vice Mayor John “but there are ‘formulas’ that can be used to Pombo, the Livermore Veterans Affairs hos- to reduce the region’s—and the country’s— Marchand of Livermore. Their trip was one support worthwhile programs.” pital was targeted to be closed as part of a
Page 16ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÈ]ÊÓääÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Winter Special $ 00 cost-saving measure. McNerney made keeping research and development, and the role the lab can 3 off per foot for any Fence Restoration work the VA facility open as part of his campaign and play in this future. With effective lobbying at both $200 off per foot on any fence style he has vigorously lobbied in the halls of Congress federal and state levels, he said, the Tri-Valley could to take it off the close-down list since being develop into a premier energy technology center elected in 2006. He wants to develop the facility capitalizing on similar models at other labs, posi- into a center for treating post traumatic stress and tively impacting the Tri-Valley’s economy. Premium Fences brain injuries for those wounded in the military. McNerney noted that with new high tech ener- Decks “That’s my vision and I’m pleased to find oth- gy production at the lab using nuclear waste Retaining Walls ers in Congress who agree with that.” from reactors, scientists are now able to make McNerney has invited General Eric Shinseki, radioactive material decay faster, producing heat Arbors the new administration’s pick for Secretary of and becoming more benign at the same time. Trellises Veterans Affairs, to come to Livermore to see the He called it a promising, game-changing, home- Ornamental Iron Visit Our Beautiful Showroom! facility and to discuss its role among cities and grown American technology that’s cost-effective, Chain Link Serving you for over 10 years veterans groups in the Tri-Valley. a hybrid between fusion and fission and a process Vinyl Ranch Rail “One of the most important issues for our the will create local jobs. returning veterans is the VA’s failure to adequately Repairs 925.426.9620 assist service members through the difficult tran- Water Fence & Deck 575 Boulder Court, Pleasanton | BorgFence.com sition from active duty to civilian life,” McNerney Concerned about the drought and growing Restoration said. “Nothing exemplifies this challenge better water shortage, the mayors and McNerney are than the decisions (in the previous administration) looking to the stimulus bill for funds to rebuild to shutter VA facilities nationwide during a time levies and otherwise improve both the quality and of war.” capacity of water in the delta. The Livermore hospital serves more than “The health of the delta is critical to our water 100,000 local veterans and is about 15 miles from health,” McNerney said, as he encouraged the Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in mayors to make their case with others in Congress Dublin, McNerney said. Camp Parks serves the to use stimulus funds to improve waterways and training needs of more than 20,000 Army Reserve keep the delta healthy. and California National Guard soldiers, with the He said the mayors should be concerned over Guard now planning to expand its presence there. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s support of a costly “Moreover, in Fiscal Year 2006, the Livermore peripheral canal that would largely serve Southern [facility] served 11,433 in-patients and out-pa- California, which already has access to water tients, had 55,973 out-patient encounters, 470 from the Inland Valley and the Colorado River. nursing home admissions and racked up 35,831 “We can use our expertise with a little more bed days of care,” McNerney said. conservation and other ways to protect the delta There are more pri- without building the orities on the mayors’ canal,” McNerney “Why sell now when the market is down?” and McNerney’s list said. where stimulus funds, It was suggested REFINANCE instead to a low other federal aid or that the Tri-Valley tax incentives might cities might con- 30 year fixed rate at *5.25% be used. sider developing (5.48% APR) fixed rate loan. a Recycled Water Renewable Energy This equates to a payment as follows Master Plan (RWMP) if your loan amount is: McNerney, who to provide guidance $100K = $552/month has long championed to the Tri-Valley (as solar power, worked a region) to better $200K = $1,104/month to make energy inde- meet long-term water $300K = $1,657/month Marylou Edwards pendence a key part Andy Stone demands in a more $400K = $2,209/month Mortgage Planner of the House stimulus reliable and sustain- package, providing able manner. CALL ME FOR A 925.398.0211 incentives and funds Some Tri-Valley FREE QUOTE TODAY! [email protected] to wean the country water agencies use *Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Rate applies to those with 25% equity, 740 credit scores, 2 years qualified employment, etc. Payments off foreign oil. Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) makes a recycled water for above do not include property tax and insurance. Those who are purchasing or with less than perfect credit, we have all types of programs for you. point at House Energy and Commerce Committee hear- California Real Estate Broker License # 01050210. “The tax incentives ing. Now in his second term, McNerney was named to non-potable uses [in the stimulus pack- the committee last month. such as landscape age] for renewable irrigation, so devel- energy production are very encouraging,” McNerney oping a regional RWMP may help to further said. “Renewable energy companies are poised to identify potential uses, projects, infrastructure expand, creating hundreds of thousands of stable, development, and estimated costs that could be The independence you want, the assistance you need. family-wage jobs and moving our nation towards eligible for future federal funding opportunities). energy independence and security.” Those funds, McNerney said, would be available “Wind, solar, geothermal and biofuels compa- through the Bureau of Land Reclamation or other nies are harnessing natural energy sources while agencies. Since funds through the program must many new companies are conducting innovative first receive congressional authorization, having research using algae and agricultural waste prod- McNerney on board as a supporter encouraged ucts to produce energy,” he added. “They simply the mayors to press on with a master plan for an need an additional incentive.” area-wide recycled water program. He said that every dollar spent on solar and wind generation creates two times as many jobs Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center for every dollar spent on petroleum. McNerney, a strong supporter of the Tri-Valley “So this provision of the stimulus bill means Housing Opportunity Center, agreed to work that we’re talking about creating American jobs, with the mayors on seeking more federal support ending our dependence on foreign oil and spend- for this nonprofit education center that promotes ing the money here,” he said. “For California and homeownership education and rental opportuni- the Tri-Valley, it’s a win-win situation.” ties in the area. independence is all about choice. Dublin Mayor Sbranti, citing the high number ■ Apartments with kitchenettes Livermore Lab of home foreclosures in the area, said the center ■ Another item of vital importance to the Tri- needs $3 million in additional funding for its pro- A wide array of amenities Valley region is the workforce restructuring at gram to identify foreclosed properties, rehabilitate ■ On-site memory care Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The them and then make them ready for first-time mayors said the reduction-in-force at the lab homebuyers at a reduced price. Call Today! is affecting the region. The future of the lab’s So far, Wilson of San Ramon told McNerney 925/ 461-3042 national security mission appears finite and an none of those in the moderate-to-low-income effort to maximize resources with Sandia may categories who have been placed into TVHOC www.eskaton.org further impact the scientific workforce. homes has defaulted on loans. managed by Eskaton McNerney said that now is the time for the Tri- “When we come in and improve homes that Valley cities and the lab to join forces to emphasize are empty because of foreclosures, everyone ben- THE PARKVIEW the significance and future of energy technology, efits,” he added. N ASSISTED LIVING IN PLEASANTON License #015601283
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Following the Maebeth Turner author of, “A Violet p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Pleasanton 34th Annual Campana Jazz Festival feature Parents’ Date Night. Tickets are vigil is a peaceful march to City Hall. Butterfly,” at 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. All are Annual all-day educational jazz festival $20, $25 and $30. Call 931-5340. Contact Cathe Norman, 462-7495; Thursday, Feb. 12, at You Be’s Pizza, welcome. featuring 43 ensembles, 25 schools Matt Sullivan, [email protected]; or 6280 W. Las Positas; and another Dive Trippers Dive Club Meeting and over 800 students from 8 a.m.-7 [email protected]. signing at 5 p.m., at PakMail, 5424 Come join us for the November meet- p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Amador Thomas Coyne Winter Open House Sunol Blvd., #10. Call (510) 796-4364. ing of the Dive Trippers Dive Club, the Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Events This winery plans to release four excit- Tri-Valley’s newest dive club. They meet Rd. Admission is $6; children under 5 Artists at Work Grab your artsy bud- ing new wines and will host an Open at 7 p.m. the second Thursday monthly years old are free. Call 426-7223 or visit dies and head over to Deer Ridge House from noon-5 p.m., Saturday- Book Clubs at Dive N Trips Dive Center, 1032 www.amadorband.org. Vineyards for the Artists At Work Monday, Feb. 14-16, at the Historical Serpentine Lane, Ste. 108. Call 462- AVHS Invitational Winter Guard Weekend from 1-4 p.m., Saturday- Tasting Room, 51 East Vallecitos Rd., Deepak Chopra’s ‘The Third Jesus’ 7234 or visit www.diventrips.com. Show Forty teams will compete in a Sunday, Feb. 7-8, at 1828 Wetmore Livermore. Bottle your own wine; your Rev. Steve Maynard of Tri-Valley Unity NARFE The Livermore Chapter 0397 dual competition of Winter Percussion Rd., Livermore. Local artists will dem- bottle for $4.50 or ours for $5. 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Branch #285 will host a Bingo Bash at TVU’s Gathering Place, 7567 Amador p.m., Saturday-Monday, Feb. 14-16, 846-7167. Broadway Chorus Registration The at Fenestra Winery, 83 Vallecitos Rd., 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 20, at St. Michael’s Valley Blvd., Ste. 120, Dublin. The Parish Hall, 372 Maple St., Livermore. book is available at Towne Center Tri-Valley Chapter of the National Broadway Chorus is looking for new, Livermore. Winemaker Brent Amos This club will enthusiastic singers. Come and sing and owner Lanny Replogle will share Cost is $10 per person, including one Book Store or in class. Call 998-0038 Federation of the Blind bingo packet for 10 games. Proceeds or visit www.trivalleyunity.com. meet from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, from 6-8 p.m., Sundays, until March 8, interesting tid-bits and facts. This event at Valley Memorial Hospital, Cafeteria at 5200 Case St. Prior musical experi- is free. Call (800) 789-WINE (789-9463) benefit Children’s Hospital-Oakland, Room 2, 1111 East Stanley Blvd., ence is not necessary and auditions or visit www.fenestrawinery.com. Cooley Anemia Research and Tri-Valley Scholarship. Reservations are due Livermore. The organization can help are not required. Cost is $50. Call 462- Carden West School Open House people to adjust. Any visually impaired 2121 or visit www.broadwaychorus.org. by Feb. 17; call Rose at 846-4227 or Classes Carden West School will host an Open Helen at 462-3798. or blind person is urged to attend. Call Registration Sunday, Feb. 8 at 5200 House during current open enroll- Quest for Excellence Series Tri-Valley Carl at 449-9362. Case St. Pleasanton. 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Call 846-5944. Registration Registration for the Orientation Tour the Pleasanton Pleasanton Senior Center will host a Science on Saturday Lawrence Pleasanton Adult Sunday Soccer Donor Center and learn about great series of four free classes from 1-2 Livermore National Laboratory will host League has begun for the spring ways to help the American Red Cross p.m., every Wednesday, Feb. 4-25, at its popular lecture series “Science season. Teams must submit their from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12, at 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 931-5379. on Saturday” at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 Seniors registration materials by Feb. 11. For 5556-B Springdale Ave. Advanced a.m., Saturdays, until Feb. 28, at the Beginning Swing Dance Classes more information, visit www.pleasan- sign-up is required; call Anne at (510) Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Get started on an engaging lifetime tonadultsoccer.com 594-5165. Livermore. Admission is free and is hobby of dancing with instructor Lois Pleasanton Foothill Little League New Literacy Tutor Orientation Holiday limited on a first-come, first-served Hilton from 7-8 p.m., Wednesdays, Sign-Ups Pleasanton Foothill Little Pleasanton Public Library needs literacy Tu B’Shvat Seder Tri-Valley Cultural basis. Call 422-5059. Feb. 4-18, at Dublin Senior Center, League is accepting enrollment for tutors to teach adults to read and write Jews will host a Tu B’Shvat seder and 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Singles boys and girls for most ages. All Pony English. The new tutor training is from potluck lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 and couples are welcome. Cost players are welcome. Opening Day is 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, at Bothwell is $15 for three classes. Call 556- March 14. Visit www.pfllonline.org. at 400 Old Bernal Ave. Registration is Miscellaneous 4511. Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Guest Water Polo Sign-Ups Registration required; call 931-3411 or e-mail jbau- speaker will be environmental educator Blood Drive American Red Cross Preventive Health Screening & is open for Stoneridge Water Polo’s [email protected]. David Darlington. Cost is $5 for non- will host a blood drive from 1-7 p.m., Care Learn about the recommended spring season for girls and boys ages members; free for members. Bring a Friday, Feb. 13, at the Livermore health screenings; when and how 9-14. The season is from March 2-April dish for eight to share. Call 485-1049. Community Center, 4444 East Ave. often we need them; preventive 29 and practices will be held at the Valentine’s Day Dance USS Hornet For an appointment, call (800) 448- measures you can take to avoid Dolores Bengston Aquatic Center, TV30 will host a Valentine’s Day Dance 3543 or visit www.beadonor.com. major illness; and how to navigate 4455 Black Ave. Call 484-0172 or visit Let’s Talk Sports TV30’s legend- featuring music from Stompy Jones St. Philip Lutheran School Open the maze of vitamins, minerals, and www.stoneridgewaterpolo.com. ary sports authority, George “Dr. B” and the Romano Marchetti Orchestra House St. Philip Lutheran School will supplements. Class is Feb. 10 at the Baljevich, Oakland As special: the senior center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Fee Youth Track and Field Catholic from 8 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Feb. host an Open House from noon-3 Community of Pleasanton will hold 40th anniversary team show with Vida 14, onboard the USS Hornet, 707 W. p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, at 8850 Davona is $1.50 for residents or $2 for non- Blue, Dave Stewart and more will residents. Call 931-5365. a parent/athlete information and Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. Tickets Dr., Dublin. Call 829-3857 or visit registration meeting at 1:30 p.m., broadcast at 9:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 6:30 are $40, $55 and $75. Call (510) www.stphiliplutheranschool.com. Sunday, Feb. 22, at St. Augustineís p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; 521-8448, ext. 282 or visit www.uss- Hall, 3999 Bernal Ave. The program 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Saturday; hornet.org. Spiritual is open to children in grades K-8th and noon, 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., from Pleasanton, Dublin or Sunol. Sunday. On Stage ‘Me and my Shadow’ Rev. Steve ‘Guys and Dolls’ Tri-Valley Repertory Maynard of Tri-Valley Unity Church Kids & Teens Theatre (formerly Pleasanton will apply concepts from “The Third ‘Expanding Your Horizons’ Playhouse) presents “Guys and Dolls” Jesus” sermon series and will talk Conference Sandia National at 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday and at about “Me and my Shadow” at 10 Laboratory, Diablo Valley College, 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 23-Feb. 8, at a.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Dublin American Association of University the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Radisson, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. Women and Lawrence Livermore St., Livermore. Call 373-6800 or visit Call 829-2733 or visit www.trival- leyunity.com. National Security present “Expanding www.livermoreperformingarts.org. Your Horizons” conference for girls in Compline with Taize Music Join grades 6-9. The conference starts at St. Clare’s for a traditional Compline 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at Diablo service with songs and prayers from Valley College, San Ramon Campus, Political Notes the Taize community at 5:15 p.m., 1690 Watermill Rd. Cost is $20. Call Tri-Valley Republican Women Sunday, Feb. 8, at the church, 3350 422-2453 or visit http://tveyh.org. Meeting This club will host humani- Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. Stay after ‘Music and Movement’ Andrea Gaspari kicks off the new year with need training partners? rollicking movement and music fun for pre-schoolers (18 months-4 years old) from 3:30-4:15 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and March 11, at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. These events are free, but 925-353-4894 registration is required by calling 931- 3400, ext. 8. Www.Crossfitpleasanton.com Because life is good. Preschool Open Registration Sonshine Preschool will have open registration for the 2009-10 school 2 for 1 membership year at 7 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11, Chocolate Dipped EXPIRES feb 28th at the school, 1225 Hopyard Rd. For more information, call 417-8411. Strawberries for your Reflections On Your Future This event is for Tri-Valley 7th and 8th favorite Valentine! grade female students interested in math, science, engineering and SMOG INSPECTION technology and will meet from (925) 461-1110 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Fax (925) 461-1047 Livermore High School, 600 Maple St. with Students will participate in a hands-on 420 Main St. Special workshop of their choosing. This event Downtown Pleasanton $45 + $8.25 CERT.(coupon ) is free. Call 606-4812, ext. 2330. 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Dons top Grizzlies 54-42 of 1-1-1. championship with a 1-0 loss to El The team played PAC and lost Camino Real Milan in the semi-final The Dons tamed the Grizzlies 2-1. Daniel Rodriguez scored the round on Jan. 24. Milan scored early Tuesday night at home to win lone goal for Ballistic on a well in the first half with a short chip shot 54-42. The boys varsity basketball placed free kick from about 20 yards as the defense was caught flat footed. team was hitting inside and outside out. The defense of Cameron Casby, From that point on, the Black teams shots: Ryan Glenn, Jeremy Liu and Collin Blaney, Daniel Payne, Collin smothering defense neutralized Scott David combined for 37 points. Alexander and Blaz Perko stopped Milan’s offensive attacks, shutting Matt Moellering blocked shots and many scoring chances by PAC. them out the remainder of the match. defense stepped it up in the fourth In the second game the team BUSC mounted their own offensive quarter. Amador had a 60 percent was on fire and won 2-0. Sahit attacks, narrowly missing goals on shooting rate from the 2-point range Menon, Eric Johnson, Alex Krause some fleet footed breakaways failing and 75 percent from the line. and Stephen Dougherty lead the to convert in each attempt. The Black The team plays Livermore High offense and scored 2 team effort team demonstrated superior speed at School at 7 p.m. tonight at home. goals. Collin Richardson and Gabe both ends of the field and was denied Thurner did a nice job distributing goal conversion from an outstanding the ball in the middle. performance by Milan’s keeper. Falcons basketball star hits In the final game the team tied Pleasanton Rage’s U13 Division 1,000th point Castro Valley 0-0 in a very physi- 1 Premier Girls Soccer team fin- Lady Falcon Emily Valenziano cal match. Dylan Tuell and Justin ishes the State Cup Tournament 2-1 hit her 1,000th high school point Taylor played well, for Ballistic. Jan. 24 at Fremont Central Park. last Friday night playing against Goalie Sam Musbach had an amaz- In the first game against Bay the Cal High Grizzlies. ing tournament having many key Oaks, Rage controlled the game Rage beat Novato, stay undefeated After making her free throw in saves for Ballistic. and had many more shots on goal Pleasanton Rage White went undefeated during their State the third quarter, fans celebrated than their opponent. Haley Lukas in the bleachers. Valenziano, who Free throw clinches served a corner kick to Haley Chow Cup seeding games Jan. 24 and 25. They beat Novato 1-0 on a win for CCOP goal from Sadie Moore. Strong defensive play from Nicole Tsuno, wears No. 21, has been on the var- who headed the ball into the net for Jasmine Dessouky, Monica Martinez and Megan Martin kept the sity team all four years: freshman Kyla Peinado converted a clutch the only goal. Final ball away from their goal for the entire game. year, 48 points, sophomore, 214 free throw with 26 seconds remain- score 1-0 Rage. Rage lost the sec- The Rage team also beat PSA United 2-1 in a hard fought game points, junior, 377 points and this ing to lead CCOP to a 26-25 vic- ond game against Santa Rosa. In year, 364 points and counting. tory over SM/SC. CCOP trailed by the third game on Sunday against played in Saratoga on Sunday. Both goals were scored by Julia Foothill started Friday’s game six points early in the forth quarter Stockton, Stockton’s goalie came Densmore, with assists from Monica Martinez and Madison Avery. strong with a 17-point lead in the (23-17). CCOP’s defense trigger a out of the box and made a save, but Jenna Crawford, Taylor Campbell and Christina Echavia played first six minutes, but struggled in fourth quarter rally as they went Andie Boehm rebounded the ball well in the win. the second half. 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by Dave Walden quickly the date is likely to arrive. Fran & Dave Donna $EBBY Susan Cunningham Garrison Johnson-Abarta Schall To understand what will cause the reces- The Markets 925-202-6898 925-397-4165 925-989-6844 925-397-4244 sion to end, we must understand what Mortgages continued their assault on caused the recession. record lows as they dropped for the 11th There were many causes, but the most week in a row. Freddie Mac announced that visible culprit was an uncontrolled real for the week ending January 15, 30-year estate boom. First it was the sub-prime fixed rates averaged 4.96 percent, down Great Home For Entertaining! crisis halting the boom. The government from 5.01 percent the week before. The OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4 indicated that real estate would weather the average for 15-year fixed rose slightly crisis. Well, the real estate market did not to 4.65 percent. Adjustables fell as well weather the crisis. Then the government with the average for one-year adjustables said the economy could weather the real decreasing to 4.89 percent and five-year estate crisis. adjustables falling sharply to 5.25 percent. As pointed out in “The Real Estate A year ago 30-year fixed rates were at 5.69 Report” 12 months ago, as the real estate percent. market goes, so does the economy. The “Rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages housing industry directly or indirectly fell for the 11th straight week to another employs about one-fifth of Americans, record low, due in part to the slowing depending upon how the numbers are economy and government actions,” said counted. You can’t have a weak link in a Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac vice presi- chain which is that significant of a segment dent and chief economist. “So far, both of the overall chain. Now the recession the U.S. Treasury Department and the has spread across the globe because of the Federal Reserve have added over $100 importance of our economy. billion in liquidity to the mortgage mar- So, when will the recession end? The ket since September 2008, which put end of the weak real estate market will downward pressure on rates for fixed-rate bring the end of the recession. Of course, mortgages.” it is likely that you will then ask, when The Federal Reserve may add up to an will the real estate market become strong additional $570 billion more this year, 6335 PASEO SANTA CRUZ, PLEASANTON again? based on its Nov. 25, 2008 announcement, Here we would suggest you look at the to further shore up mortgage lending and Family and friends will love this 4 bed-2 bth home, highly upgraded throughout! cost of ownership v. the cost of renting. At keep rates low. In December, the unem- the height of the boom, the cost of owning ployment rate rose to 7.2 percent, the high- Contractor’s own home featuring remodeled kitchen, granite counter tops, was significantly higher than the cost of est since January 1993, and the economy breakfast bar, top of the line appliances, WilsonArt flooring throughout, 2 renting, though some of these costs were lost 2.6 million jobs over 2008, the largest fireplaces, 570 sq.ft. finished addition, crown moulding throughout, dual masked by easy lending standards and annual drop since 1945. That brought down pane windows, 4 skylights, both bathrooms remodeled w/granite and cultured innovative products. Now housing prices yields on Treasury securities. are going down and so are rates. House tax writers are proposing to make marble, low maintenance rear yard w/detached office or hobby room. RV access, There are already areas of the country a first-time homebuyer tax credit more walk to swim club...A must see! Offered at $839,000 that are reporting that owning is becoming attractive to buyers and provide tax refunds cheaper than renting, especially after taxes for builders and certain financial institu- are taken into consideration. When we tions that have incurred large losses in reach this point in the majority of the coun- 2008, but were profitable in past years. try, the price of housing will stabilize. And Real Estate Specialist Certified Residential Specialist when prices stabilize, banks will be more Editor’s Note: David Walden is a Certified (925) 734-5240 (925) 734-5061 willing to lend. This cycle will lead us out Mortgage Planning Specialist and Certified Fax (925) 734-5223 Fax (925) 734-5223 of the morass. When will that happen? We Divorce Planning Professional [email protected] [email protected] wish we had a crystal ball, however, we associated with Diversified Capital www.LeoApostol.com www.RichNovotny.com do know that the lower rates go, the more Funding of Pleasanton. *i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÈ]ÊÓääÊU Page 25 Emily Barraclough and Peter McDowell 925.362.2018-Direct ~ www.925hometeam.com [email protected][email protected]
bPEN THE DOOR TO FULL SERVICE 241 Napier Court-Pleasanton Stunning Castlewood Heights home with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, plus a spacious bonus room. Huge great room with vaulted ceil- ¢4HE +RUGER 'ROUP£ ings and lots of natural light. Gorgeous "RIAN #ULLEN .ATALIE +RUGER gourmet kitchen. Full bed/bath down. Amazing Foot Hill views from the front 4HOMAS ,EE AND )NGRID 7ETMORE porch. Large resort like backyard with pool and spa, perfect for entertaining. Approx. 3500 sq. ft. on 17,500 sq. ft. lot. Offered at $1,469,000
3552 Vine Street-Pleasanton We have chosen to be a part of a DOMINANT FORCE in real estate – The Kruger Group Absolutely stunning custom home on a and Keller Williams. This perfect blend combines a company that puts the lives and large lot close to historic downtown with upgrades galore! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus businesses of their agents first with a team that helps keep us accountable to the an office/den. Approx. 2780 sq. ft. of HIGHEST STANDARDS. Together we are a STRONGER, UNSTOPPABLE FORCE that helps comfortable living space. 2-car attached garage plus a 1200 +/- sq. ft. workshop us be better people, better Realtors, so that we can take the VERY BEST CARE OF YOU! OPEN SUN. 1-4 garage in back, that could fit 4 additional cars. Fabulous beach entrance pool and 4OGETHER WE WILL MAKE THIS AN INCREDIBLE YEAR FOR YOU spa! Offered at $1,275,000
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6045 Acadia Court $562,425 1831 Halcyon Court $809,000 3145 Camdon Court $745,000 ALAMO Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 788-7788 Sun 1-4 Alain PInel Realtors 462-7653 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Realty 737-1000 4 Bedrooms 6038 Corte Encinas $639,000 6335 Paseo Santa Cruz $839,000 Sun 1-4 Prudential CA Realty 858-4198 Sat/Sun 1-4 Prudential CA Realty 734-5061 6 Bedrooms 70 Zand Lane $1,165,000 Sun 1-4 Remax Accord 895-2804 4306 Columbine Drive $669,000 1809 Spumante Place $3,799,000 Sat 12-3 Remax Accord 918-3395 5 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 202-6298 DUBLIN 455 Linden Way $925,000 1342 West Lagoon Road $1,189,950 Sun 1-4 Prudential California Reality 249-0301 Sun 1-4 Alain PInel Realtors 963-8871 SAN RAMON 2 Bedrooms 1368 Royal Creek Court $1,238,888 4 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Realty 260-2508 1 Bedrooms 7535 Oxford Circle $1,800 Sat 1-4 Keller Williams Realty 997-8267 1139 Mataro Court $1,029,900 1632 Cindy Way $1,449,000 145 Copper Ridge Road $330,000 Sun 1-4 Remax Accord 918-3395 Sat/Sun 12-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 Sat/Sun 11-6 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 7003 Stagecoach Road #A $299,000 Sun 1-4 Investment Real Estate Co. 963-0569 4128 Pleasanton Avenue $1,036,000 2215 Martin Avenue $1,675,000 Sat/Sun 1-4 Investment Real Estate Co. 963-0569 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 621-4064 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 321 Diamond Court $1,125,000 9116 Olson Court $2,395,000 4270 Canyon Crest Road West $725,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 621-4064 Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 7463 Oxford Circle $400,000 Sun 1-4 Remax Accord 200-9400 Sat 1-4 Keller Williams Realty 997-8267 1332 Bordeaux Street $1,175,000 4141 West Ruby Hill Drive $2,700,000 4 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Alain PInel Realtors 918-2425 Sun 1-4 LIVERMORE 1332 Bordeaux Street $1,175,000 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 202-6298 3417 Bermuda Court $790,000 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 251-1111 Sun 1-4 Prudential CA Realty 918-0500 3 Bedrooms 9146 Longview Drive $1,250,000 3637 Carrigan Common $199,000 Sun 2-5 Alain PInel Realtors 462-7653 Sun 12-2 J Rockcliff Realtors 583-2169 1608 Cindy Way $1,299,000 2155 Shetland Rd $399,950 Sat/Sun 12-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 Open Saturday & Sunday 1-4 Sat 1-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 583-2177 1624 Cindy Way $1,329,000 Sat/Sun 12-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 4 Bedrooms 1640 Cindy Way $1,349,000 765 Alden Lane $799,900 Sat/Sun 12-5 Alain Pinel Realtors 785-7777 Sat 1-4 Coldwell Banker 847-2200 836 Piemonte Drive $1,699,000 Sun 1-4 PLEASANTON Keller Williams Tri-Valley Reality 980-0273 3206 Novara Way $1,799,000 1 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 3880 Canyon Meadows #E $264,950 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Reality 980-0273 Sun 1-4 Hometown GMAC 200-2457 1988 Via di Salerno $1,950,000 2602 CALLE MORELIA, PLEASANTON Sun 1-4 Jim Walker 2 Bedrooms Keller Williams Tri-Valley Reality 980-0273 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty JUST LISTED! This home is located in 7335 Stonedale Drive $429,950 3956 Vineyard Avenue $610,000 (925) 397-4300 one of Pleasanton’s most desirable neigh- Sun 1-4 Keller Wiliiams Realty 847-7355 Sun 1-4 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 202-6298 borhoods and will be open this weekend 2130 Alexander Way $442,000 Saturday & Sunday from 1-4. Don’t miss Sun 1-4 2320 Crestline Drive $645,000 Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty 397-4244 Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 621-4064 the opportunity to own a beautiful home 1766 Orchard $699,000 with a gorgeous large backyard and views 3 Bedrooms Sun 1-4 Alain Pinel Realtors 621-4064 of the Pleasanton Ridge! More details at 3552 Vine Street $1,275,000 2274 Via Espada $774,950 www.DiscoverPleasanton.com Sun 1-4 Coldwell Banker 362-2018 Sun 1-4 J Rockcliff Realtors 200-2525
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2762 Hutchinson Ct., Open Sunday 1-4 321 Diamond Ct., Open Sunday 1-4 3903 Vine St., Open Sunday 2-5 Walnut Creek Pleasanton Pleasanton $1,725,000 $1,125,000 Price reduced to Imagine the years Beautiful 4 bed- $365,000 of enjoyment and room, 2.5 bathroom Don’t miss out on fun you will have 3,208 sq ft custom this great single story living and entertain- home built in 1995. townhome. It features ing in this beautiful, Newly remodeled vaulted ceilings, a semi-custom home. Some of the many features include master bath with travertine and new fixtures. Entertain fireplace, a patio for gardening and entertaining, a garage, approximately 4,000 +/- sf, 5 spacious bd/4 full ba, an in the sparkling solar heated sport pool with waterfall and one of the best locations in the complex. It has no office with built-ins, a huge chef’s kitchen with an abun- or the 8 person hot springs spa. The kitchen features neighbors in the back and on one side and is located next dance of cabinets, counter space and center island. And a double oven, built in refrigerator and built in wine to a green space in the back of the development. Come to best of all you can relax and refresh in the cooler. Country living in town! the open house or call Rebecca Bruner for private backyard complete with beautiful more information. pool and spa. Joanne Durso (925) 730-4006 John Rocha Rebecca Bruner [email protected] (925) 484-0700 (925) 577-8802 www.Jdurso.com Cell (925) 200-9400 [email protected]
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FREMONT PLEASANTON CASTRO VALLEY PLEASANTON 44763 AGUILA TER $3,100,000 2156 CANOSA CT $2,799,000 32777 PALOMARES RD $1,110,000 2274 VIA ESPADA $774,950 Gorgeous custom home! Awesome views!! Lots of Experience vineyard living in this gorgeous Bay Area Canyon Living at its Best.. This property is Fabulous Home in Del Prado Loaded with Upgrades upgrades, exclusive neighborhood, top rated schools, Mediterranean home. Premium cul-de-sac location nestled in Beautiful Palomares Canyon, Dreams can ! 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, approx. 2124 SQFT. Excellent perfect home for entertaining, large gourmet kitchen, with expansive city views from the front and hills in the come true. This nice home offers a large living room , Location, Great Schools, Easy Freeway Access. Enjoy full wet bar, built in bbq, inground pool/spa, formal back. Grand marble foyer with wrought iron stairway. Views from every window, Privacy, Nice peaceful set- being close to Downtown Pleasanton, the Sports Park, dining room, extra large family room, office/library, loft Enjoy the privacy of pool-sized yard with covered patio ting, Animals and Nature at its Best, Gated entrance, Hansen Park and the Fairgrounds. OPEN HOUSE this w/deck upstairs, must see! nestled among sloping hills This property has over 5 acres Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm DENISE IVALDI 925.846.7997 ANJU BHATIA 925.577.2658 KRISTY PEIXOTO 925.251.2536 KELLY PATTERSON 925.200.2525
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LIVERMORE PLEASANTON LIVERMORE DANVILLE 2752 CHABLIS WAY $855,000 COMING SOON TO CASTLEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB 564 ANDREA CIR $675,000 166 BLACKSTONE DRIVE $799,950 This beauty is located in one of Livermore’s few custom Outstanding offering with a terrific location on the golf Simply Beautiful! Quality built and impeccably main- Fabulous Home in Tassajara Ranch Loaded with built home locations. Quiet, very private, and just a ten course, large 4550 sq. ft. on over 1/3 acre. Upgraded, tained. Move right into this 4 bedroom 2 bath home on Upgrades! 4 Bedrooms + Spectacular Bonus Room minute walk to town. There is beautiful curb appeal, gleaming hardwood, floor plan excellent for enter- private circle. Loaded with upgrades including New warmth when you walk in, and lots of beautiful wood. taining, media room, whole house, Sound system. 4 Roof 06; New Furnace/AC in 07; Hickory Laminate Addition with Upgraded Neutral Carpet, 2.5 Baths, Ideal for family gatherings. A small park and pool are Bedrooms (one very separate), and 4 baths, beautiful Flooring, Andersen Windows & More. Close to all con- approx. 2,228 SQFT. Community Jr. Olympic & Tot shared only by owners. fireplaces. Call for information. veniences: Parks, Shopping, Labs, Schools. Pools & Clubhouse only $60 a month. ANGELA ADAMS 925.580.4513 MARTY SBOROV 925.484.2045 TOM E. CHANCE 925.487.6360 KELLY PATTERSON 925.200.2525
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PLEASANTON – Fabulous home for your clients wanting DUBLIN – SHOW STOPPER - A 10! Hardwood fl oors, CASTRO VALLEY – Great location, just south of Somer- PLEASANTON – Incredible VIEWS, resort living pool, great location, craftmanship, style & the WOW! home. Fine plantation shutters, huge chef’s kitchen with granite slabs set. Well maintained units, remodeled kitchens with granite, WATERFALL, spa, outdoor kitchen w/ island for execu- woods in kitchen, offi ce, fm.rm., marble & hardwood fl oors, and full backsplash, stainless steel appliances, large island and remodeled baths. Newer roofs and large lot, over 9,000 tive entertaining, DESIGNER paint, staged to perfection!! crys. chand., large game room w/full bar & sep. secluded with sink, HUGE master bedroom with retreat & double SF, with plenty of parking space. Storage units on the prop- Move in! Granite, marble, hardwood. Wake up in your huge plush movie theatre. 2-tiered pool w/cabana in gated Golden sided fi replace, stamped concrete yard. AN REO YOU erty plus a large storage garage that can be rented out. master bedroom w/views of the ridge, walk-in closet. Close to Eagle. Spectacular views! DON’T WANT TO MISS! 580/680, shopping, parks and schools. 8053 GOLDEN EAGLE WAY $3,499,000 2902 SABLE OAKS WAY $999,900 19860 SANTA MARIA AVE $565,000 2825 TUDOR CT $1,528,000 6111 Johnson Ct., Suite 110 - Pleasanton Hopyard 925.463.9500 Page 30ÊUÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÈ]ÊÓääÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Tim McGuire 925-462-SOLD WWW.TIMMCGUIRE.NET
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9146 Longview Dr., Pleasanton 1831 Halcyon Court, Pleasanton 2586 Skimmer Court, Pleasanton 4bd/3.5 ba colonial home nestled along the Pleasanton Ridge Seller says bring ALL offers! 4bd/3ba, 2146+/- sq.ft. with Beautifully remodeled 4bd/2.5ba, 2164+/-sq.ft. home w/ w/ views, privacy, a wine closet, and in-law suite w/ separate full bd/ba downstairs, blocks from schools and parks. custom kitchen, hardwood fl oors, and pebble tech pool. entry & driveway. Call for showing. Offered at $1,250,000 Offered at $809,000 Offered at $875,000
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2822 Jones Gate Court, Pleasanton 18747 Sandy Road, Castro Valley 4031 Schween Court, Pleasanton Extensively remodeled 3bd/2ba, 1800+/-sq.ft. home located 3bd/2ba, 1374+/-sq.ft., oak cabinet kitchen with tile 5bd/3ba, 2304+/-sq.ft., updated granite kitchen, renovated on a secluded court in the “Gates” counter, updated baths, new carpets and paint throughout. baths w/ solid counters and tile fl ooring, dual pane Offered at $729,000 Offered at $449,000 windows, tile roof and pool. Sold for $817,000
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857 (UPPER) ABBIE STREET, PLEASANTON 3752 TRENERY DRIVE, PLEASANTON 2860 EL CAPITAN DRIVE, PLEASANTON Private upgraded custom single story home on the crest of a hill with floor to ceiling Gorgeous Mediterranean custom home on premium +/- one acre estate lot. Private Check out this updated single story home with three bedrooms, two baths, and windows to take in panoramic views of Pleasanton Ridge, oak studded hills and gorgeous secluded location. This home has approximately 8,402 square feet (6,141 on main level), approximately 1,140 square feet. Great starter home or investment property! sunsets. You are secluded yet in the heart of Pleasanton. Walk to Main Street and enjoy seven bedrooms plus private office, and seven and a half bathrooms. Expansive gourmet Excellent condition! Lots of additional features including, new interior paint, new downtown Pleasanton. Large private grounds (16,308 sq. ft.) with exceptional views, kitchen. Antique marble, and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Extremely private rear carpet and blinds throughout. Wilsonart wood flooring. New kitchen appliances. guest unit/cabana, large patio areas with spa, and sitting/viewing deck for relaxing or grounds—great for entertaining with in-ground swimming pool. Expansive lawn area Central heat/air. Tile Roof. Private rear yard. Neighborhood park. entertaining! Save money in your solar powered home. 4 bd, downstairs bonus room (5th and beautiful mature landscaping. Circular driveway and oversized four plus car garage. OFFERED AT $549,500 bd option). Approx. 3,437 sq. ft. including separate guest unit/cabana. Option to expand Conveniently located in town near services, activities, and walking distance to desirable lower level within existing house footprint! Don’t miss it! OFFERED AT $1,295,000 Mohr Elementary! OFFERED AT $3,795,000 OLDE TOWNE 4JMWFS0BLT&TUBUFT SILVER OAKS PREMIUM LOTS PENDING ALSO AVAILABLE SOLD
673 ABBIE STREET, PLEASANTON BRAND NEW SINGLE LEVEL CUSTOM HOME Premium secluded location in desirable Olde Towne on .30 acre lot. Walk to Brand new single level custom home. This premium .45 acre lot is Downtown Pleasanton! Professionally landscaped, private rear yard with refin- surrounded by Oak studded open space. At the gateway to the Wine ished decks and your own personal vineyard! Three bedrooms, two and a half Country. Panoramic views of Mt. Diablo/the Valley. 4 bd/4.5 ba, formal baths. Approximately 2,000 square feet. Hardwood flooring. Newer roof. Three office, plus/bonus room. Approx. 4,716 sq ft. Lg gourmet kitchen with car garage. Excellent condition! granite slab/stainless steel appliances. Lg master suite with fireplace. OFFERED AT $899,500 Hardwood and marble flooring. Photovoltaic (5 kw) solar system. Professionally landscaped front yard. OFFERED AT $1,899,000
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BLAISE LOFLAND BY APPOINTMENT SUSIE STEELE BY APPOINTMENT MOXLEY TEAM OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 SYLVIA DESIN BY APPOINTMENT
PLEASANTON $3,795,000 PLEASANTON $2,599,000 PLEASANTON $2,395,000 PLEASANTON $1,695,000 Gorgeous Mediterranean custom home. Gorgeous 5bd/3 full/2 half bathrooms, Views of Pleasanton. Backs to open space. Immaculate 6bd/5.5ba home. 4689+/-sf on Private secluded location. Gourmet kitchen. bonus room, 5200+/-sf custom home in Open floorplan, 4.5 car garage, 500+/-sf. a 18,708+/-sf lot. Solar pool/spa. Detached Antique marble/hardwood floors. Private Golden Eagle Estates with stunning views Guest house, private cul-de-sac. Amazing guest cottage. 4 car garage. Gourmet rear grounds—great for entertaining. on over 1+/-acre with a pool! With every entertaining home with high end finishes. kitchen, stainless steel appliances. 1bd/1ba In-ground pool/spa. Beautiful landscaping. upgrade imaginable this is truly a find. Media room and office. 9116 Olson Ct downstairs. Backs to open space.
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PLEASANTON $1,675,000 PLEASANTON $1,295,000 PLEASANTON $1,250,000 PLEASANTON $1,189,950 Sub-dividable 1.67+/-acre lot in central Private upgraded custom single story. Custom Home built in 1971 4bd/3.5ba, New Price. Luxury 5 year old home offers Pleasanton. 5bd/3.5ba 4,196+/-sf main Large Private grounds (16,308+/-sf). Solar 3304+/-sf home on 1.72+/- wooded acres. 3265+/-sf with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, pool/ house. Lot split 43,846+/-sf and 27,642+/- powered home. 4bd, downstairs bonus Newer granite kitchen, hardwood floors, waterfalls, outdoor kitchen, high ceilings/ sf. Rare opportunity! 2215 Martin Ave room (5th bed opt). 3,437+/-sf including in-law/au-pair quarters. 9146 Longview lots of light. 1342 W Lagoon Rd separate guest unit/cabana. Drive
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PLEASANTON $1,175,000 PLEASANTON $1,100,000 PLEASANTON $949,000 PLEASANTON $809,000 4bd/2.5ba built in 1991, 2800+/-sf. 3 car Unbelievable single story in South Westside 4bd/2.5ba updated kitchen with 4bd/3ba 2146+/-sf in Pleasanton Valley. garage, one story. Hardwood floors, slab Pleasanton. Private gate, huge 1/2+/- granite slab, newer appliances, wood Maple kitchen cabinets with corian coun- granite in kitchen, .48+/-acre lot with private acre lot with huge possibilities! 4bd/2ba, flooring, crown modeling, 3 car garage, ters. New dual pane windows and French backyard. Master with fireplace. Kottinger 2167+/-sf. Separate guest unit. 2 fireplaces, no HOA, close to neighbor- doors. 1831 Halcyon Court Ranch. Gorgeous! 1332 Bordeaux St hood parks. Must see!
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PLEASANTON $755,000 PLEASANTON $729,950 PLEASANTON $699,000 PLEASANTON $690,000 Look at this 5bd/3ba, 2471+/-sf home. This Del Prado home is absolutely gor- Updates galore! 4bd/2.5ba, upstairs Completely updated; court location, 3-car Court location. Custom crown moulding/ geous. Features include dual pane win- bonus room, updated kitchen with granite garage; side access. 4bd/3ba. 2 master lighting and paint. Updated kitchen, bath, dows/plantation shutters/beautiful swim- counters, Brazilian Cherry wood floors, bed; 1 up and 1 down. Detached in-law flooring, A/C, roof. Pool with removable ming pool/downstairs master has walk-in Cherry cabinets, Plantation shutters, sur- unit with permits. Close to award-win- child safe fence. Award winning schools. closet/formal LR/DR/central heat and air. round sound, plush yards and pool. ning schools, 580/680 freeways.
PLEASANTON | 900 Main Street 925.251.1111 LIVERMORE | 2300 First Street 925.583.1111