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The corner of Main Street and Angela is a popular spot in downtown Pleas- For example, we are just weeks away from a General Election that anton. Farmers Market takes place each Saturday morning year-round on promises to be exciting and competitive and will possibly cause a Angela Street, drawing even more crowds. Photo by Cammie Clark. fundamental change in our country, state, county and city. At the local level, our mayor of eight years is stepping down because of term limits, and two current council members are competing for INSIDE PLEASANTON LIFE that seat. Four candidates have filed for two seats that will open on the City Council. The Pleasanton Weekly will hold its first debate and Changing face of Pleasanton candidates’ forum on Thursday, Oct. 4 in the Pleasanton City Council Population continues to rise ....................................................................................... 8 chambers so that voters can hear directly where these candidates Here comes fall, elections and all stand on the vital issues affecting our community. 4th quarter one to watch in Pleasanton ................................................................ 9 We also have two candidates competing in the newly formed 15th Congressional District: incumbent Congressman Pete Stark Quick reference directory and Dublin Councilman Eric Swalwell, both Democrats. Contests Some useful numbers for newcomers and oldimers ......................................10 are also under way in Pleasanton’s state Assembly and state Senate Community and Organizations districts with incumbents, again both Democrats, expected to win. Clubs, support services, service groups and more ..........................................12 The Pleasanton Weekly is covering all parts of the upcoming Nov. 6 election both in our Friday print edition and in our daily online media Kids’ stuff coverage at www.PleasantonWeekly.com. Classes, outings and sports .......................................................................................28 Pleasanton is a growing, prosperous community with a bright fu- Education ture. Last year, Safeway, which is headquartered here, opened its new Public and private schools, elementary through college .............................30 Lifestyle supermarket; work started on a 650-unit retirement commu- Arts & Entertainment nity in the city’s newly annexed Staples Ranch; Paragon Outlets will Live music, theaters, galleries and more ..............................................................34 open its 120-store outlet mall on Oct. 8. On Nov. 16, we will launch our annual Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund, a chance for everyone Outdoors & Recreation in our community to contribute to nonprofit organizations that help From basketball to golf to tennis to regional parks ........................................37 those in need throughout the Tri-Valley. We hope you’ll join us in this effort. Whether you’re new to our town or have lived here for years, we welcome you to Pleasanton LIFE and the community it serves. N ABOUT THE COVER Meadowlark Dairy, a Pleasanton icon, was a dairy farm in the west hills in the early to the middle 1900s. It is now is a drive-through market on Neal Street for milk, eggs and other necessities plus popular for the soft serve ice cream Jeb Bing Gina Channell-Allen being enjoyed by Phaedra Hageman (left) and Georgia Ball, fifth-graders at Editor, Pleasanton Weekly Publisher, Pleasanton Weekly Sunol Glen School. Photo by Cammie Clark. Design by Trina Cannon. 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People tend to make Pleasanton’s population rose from increase in the Asian population: ment as of May while statewide it friends in their neighborhoods and 63,653 in 2000 to 70,285 in 2010. 2000 2010 was 10.4% and nationwide it was with other families in their school Demographers estimated the 7.9%. communities. But in Pleasanton White 80.4% 67% number went up even further in The population is also well they have the added advantage of 2011, to 71,215. Black 1.4% 1.7% educated: 94.9% are high school a thriving and historic downtown Step back 60 years to appreci- Asians 11.7% 23.2% graduates, while 55.2% have bach- that serves as a gathering place, ate the city’s phenomenal growth. Latinos 7.9% 10.3% elor’s degrees or higher. for 1st Wednesday Street Parties Anyone who left here in 1950 Of the total population in 2010, The 2010 census showed 26,053 in the warm season, for Farmers would have trouble recognizing the 85.8% were born in the United housing units in Pleasanton, with Market year round, and for meeting place. At that time, the population States; 7.8% currently are not citi- 69.9% owner-occupied, and 2.86 friends, dining and shopping at any numbered 2,244. Ten years later it zens. persons per household.