FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE Welcome to Pleasanton RELOCATION GUIDE Fidelity National Title... would like to welcome you to the area. Enclosed you will find information that will help you become acquainted with your new location. This book will prove helpful both during, as well as after your move. While your real estate agent will assist you in finding your new home, please feel free to contact your local Fidelity Marketing Representative for any of your title and escrow needs. Fidelity provides numerous products and services to make the process of moving more efficient and enjoyable. We would be happy to provide you with any of our helpful and informative products including the: BUYERS GUIDE ..to help you understand your responsibilities as the home buyer during the transaction. This guide will prepare you for the move and provide information about the escrow process. SELLERS GUIDE ...to help you understand the title and escrow process and to keep you informed about your rights and responsibilities as a home seller. This guide will also explain the title and escrow procedures and provide moving FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE NATIONAL FIDELITY hints and information. RELOCATION GUIDE ...to help you identify important services and locations in your new area. This book provides phone numbers and descriptions of many services that you may need to know before and after your move. Remember to use Fidelity National Title for your title & escrow needs... Youll Appreciate the Difference! 2 Welcome to Pleasanton! ALAMEDA COUNTY OFFICES COUNTY ALAMEDA CASTRO VALLEY MONTCLAIR 20644 Redwood Road 6200 La Salle Avenue (510) 538-4224 (510) 339-9800 Fax: (510) 538-0614 Fax: (510) 339-8259 FREMONT HASTINGS OAKLAND 39055 Hastings #104 1999 Harrison St. #675 (510) 797-4777 (510) 893-8100 Fax: (510) 713-1147 Fax: 893-8151 FREMONT LIBERTY PLEASANTON 39650 Liberty St. #120 4825 Hopyard Road #12 (510) 651-8900 (925) 225-0887 Fax: (510) 651-1531 (925) 225-0858 FREMONT STATE PLEASANTON 39210 State St. #200 7011 Koll Center Pkwy #101 (510) 797-0560 (925) 426-5055 Fax: (510) 797-0561 Fax: (925) 417-3322 LIVERMORE SAN LEANDRO 1841 Fourth Street 15200 Hesperian #102 (925) 447-9120 (510) 317-1590 Fax: (925) 455-0218 Fax: (510) 317-1599 3 Welcome to Pleasanton! Numbers to Know............................................................................................. 5 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 6 Statistics ............................................................................................................ 7 Weather................................................................................................... 7 Utilities and Services ......................................................................................... 8 Newspapers ............................................................................................ 8 East Bay Shopping............................................................................................ 9 Parks and Recreation Centers ......................................................................... 10 Golf Courses......................................................................................... 10 Family Entertainment ........................................................................................11 Post Offices .................................................................................................... 12 Health Care...................................................................................................... 13 Automobiles .................................................................................................... 14 Lodging & Transportation .............................................................................. 15 Places of Worship........................................................................................... 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS OF TABLE Private Schools ............................................................................................... 17 Public School Information .............................................................................. 18 Pleasanton Public Schools .............................................................................. 19 Public School Rankings Explanation .............................................................. 20 Pleasanton School Rankings ........................................................................... 21 Baby & Child Care ......................................................................................... 22 Colleges and Universities ................................................................................ 23 Pet Services .................................................................................................... 24 Senior Services ............................................................................................... 25 4 Welcome to Pleasanton! EMERGENCY ..................................................................................................................................................911 KNOW TO NUMBERS INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................................................411 General Information, City of Pleasanton ............................................................................................ 925.484.8000 Alameda County Social Service Agency ........................................................................................... 925.455.0747 AIDS & Cancer Research Hotline .................................................................................................... 800.590.2437 Alcoholics Anonymous ..................................................................................................................... 925.829.0666 American Express ............................................................................................................................... 800.528.2121 Animal Control Field Services ............................................................................................................ 510.667.7763 Assessors Office Appraisal Information ................................................................................................................. 510.272.3787 Homeowners Exemptions ........................................................................................................... 510.272.3770 Business/Personal Property ....................................................................................................... 510.272.3836 BART ................................................................................................................................................. 925.676.2278 BASS/TicketMaster ........................................................................................................................... 510.762.2277 Better Business Bureau...................................................................................................................... 510.238.1000 Birth/Death Certificates...................................................................................................................... 510.272.6363 Board of Supervisors, Pleasanton Office ........................................................................................... 925.551.6995 Building Permit-Inspections ............................................................................................................... 925.931.5300 Bus Transportation, Local ................................................................................................................. 925.455.7500 Business Licenses ............................................................................................................................. 925.931.5440 California Office of Consumer Affairs ................................................................................................ 800.952.5210 California Road Conditions ................................................................................................................ 800.427.7623 California State Automobile Association (AAA) .............................................................................. 925.829.2021 City Attorney ..................................................................................................................................... 925.931.5015 City Clerk ........................................................................................................................................... 925.931.5015 County Clerk ...................................................................................................................................... 510.272.6363 Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce ..................................................................................................... 925.846.5858 Child Protection, 24 Hour Crisis Line ................................................................................................. 510.259.1800 Congresswoman, Ellen Tauscher ....................................................................................................... 925.829.0813 Congressman, Pete Stark ................................................................................................................... 510.494.1388 Courts, Livermore-Pleasanton Municipal Bail and Fine Information ............................................................................................................ 925.803.7123