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hen Johnathan Woodman returned home to Livermore last November after nine years of active duty in the Air Force, he faced tough times. He and his wife, Kayla, both were unemployed and were living with his sister. He served in Montana maintaining the nuclear missile facilities. His situation came to the attention of Trevor Stoneham, the leader of the motorcycle band who had welcomed him home. Trevor reached out to Doug Miller, the leader of the Association of the United States Army in the valley. Doug met Johnathan and Kayla for lunch and introduced them to Joy Montgomery, who specializes in writing resumes and helping people find jobs. The association picked up her costs, and Woodman landed a job as a field representative with Procter and Gamble. Now, he drives around the state installing or maintaining machines in hospitals, restaurants, medical facilities and other facilities that use Procter and Gamble soap products. Kayla also found a job with Joy’s help, but, because Johnathan was doing so well and they only had one car, she’s staying home and they are living comfortably on his income. The position is ideal because the job is transferable should they move. The association also connected Johnathan with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and he spent a day there checking out possibilities. He has a classified clearance from his Air Force service, but no academic credentials. That’s just one example of the support offered by the association, which is the only military-centered nonprofit focused on personnel who are currently serving or were recently discharged. The association will hold its annual golf fundraiser, the Bay Area Military Classic presented by The Cooper Companies, on June 25 at the TPC Stonebrae Country Club, which is located high in the Hayward hills with spectacular views of the Bay Area. The tournament also benefits Some Gave All, the Joey Graves Foundation. The dinner that follows the tournament will include Wounded Warriors, military officers, Gold Star parents and others. For information, please see birdeasepro.com/BAMC The Army Association focuses
much of its efforts on Camp Parks, which has 1,000 military personnel and 1,000 civilians working there year-round, plus the reserve units that come in for training. Doug observed that a Camp Parks assignment can often be a significantly financial hardship given the Bay Area’s high cost-of-living. Many people live in San Joaquin County and fight the daily commute over the Altamont Pass. The challenge can extend to officers. Maj. Puletasi Wong-Mageo will be transferred this month to a new assignment in Kansas. His family of six has been living in housing on the base and the Army will take care of packing up their household and moving it. But, they need to vacate their quarters during that process, which means nights in a hotel. The association contributed funds to offset those expenses. For Army Reservist Sgt. Nolayan Herdegen, it was the connections Doug and others have in the local community that paid off. His unit, the 75th Training Division at Camp Parks, was planning its annual holiday party at the Veterans Hall in downtown Pleasanton. One week before the event, they were notified the hall was double-booked and they needed to move elsewhere. They reached out to Doug who was able to reserve the Pleasanton Senior Center for the party. The unit filled it with about 300 people. Herdegen said the association went above and beyond, not only providing the facility at no cost to the unit, but members also provided excellent gifts that were given away by Santa Claus at the party. “The AUSA plays a unique role by meeting the needs of currently serving families,� Herdegen said. “There are several organizations serving veterans, but no other one has this priority and is the only organization outside the government playing this role.� Doug’s connections and the association also serve the Veterans First program at Las Positas College in Livermore. Todd Steffan coordinates that program and notes that Doug has been great at leveraging his contacts with various groups to help meet the needs of veterans. The association also will partner with the college on its Operation Gateway, a two-day orientation for veterans scheduled for July 12-13. Q
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Who will you be voting for in the upcoming State Assembly primary election? Murray Regan
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Retired I’ll be voting for Rebecca Bauer-Kahan. She is the Democratic candidate. I’m not really even sure what her platform is. I just always make sure to vote for whatever Democrat is running because I am a Democrat.
College Student This is the first election I’m able to vote in. I’ve given it a lot of thought and think I’ll be voting for Catharine Baker. She has done a lot of good in our community, at a local level — in our schools, for example. Plus, although she is a Republican, she is able to work across party lines.
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Newsfront DIGEST Graduations today Graduation ceremonies at Pleasanton’s two main high schools are happening tonight. The Foothill ceremony will take place first, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Sweeney Athletic Complex behind the campus tennis courts and pool. Gates open at 4:45 p.m. Amador Valley’s ceremony will follow at 7:30 p.m. at the school’s stadium, and is expected to last for two hours. Guests should plan to be seated by 7:15 p.m. The graduation ceremony for Village High School took place Wednesday night at the Amador Theater. The Pleasanton Weekly will spotlight the Class of 2018 in next week’s edition, instead of the usual graduation day spread, because of the election.
BART votes down Livermore extension; regional authority could take project lead Tri-Valley leaders disappointed in BART board, happy alternative path to Isabel still exists
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BY JEREMY WALSH
he BART Board of Directors narrowly voted against building a full BART extension to Livermore, but by also not selecting a preferred project option last week, the board left the door open for the new Tri-Valley regional rail authority to take the lead on the proposed project. BART directors voted 5-4 on May 24 to defeat a motion favoring a $1.6 billion extension of conventional BART to a new station in the middle
of Interstate 580 at Isabel Avenue, with the main opposition coming from board members representing BART core cities of San Francisco and Oakland. Soon after in the meeting in Oakland, the board also voted against a proposal to instead extend BART service from Dublin-Pleasanton to Livermore via Express Bus or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), an option strongly opposed by many in the Tri-Valley. The directors did vote to certify
the final environmental impact report for BART to Livermore, but they decided against choosing a preferred project option — with light rail, enhanced bus and no project at all also on the table. If the BART board takes no further action by July 1, the newly created Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority would be given the right to select a preferred project option and produce a feasibility study to the public by July 2019. “This was a lost opportunity for
Feed Tri-Valley The cities of Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin, and a consortium of local food providers — Open Heart Kitchen, Tri-Valley Haven, Interfaith Sharing and Valley Bible Church — are currently seeking local businesses to be hosts for Feed Tri-Valley. Host organizations are designated as a collection site for grocery-store gift card donations, and may also place a Feed Tri-Valley barrel at their location for the duration of the two-week food drive, from July 9-22. Pleasanton businesses can contact Nicole Thomas at 931-3432 or nthomas@cityofpleasantonca. gov. Q
Correction Last week’s “Around Pleasanton” column incorrectly attributed a phrase as a direct quote from Alameda County Fair CEO Jerome Hoban. The words “and after last year’s melee” were the reporter’s own and were meant to be in brackets. The Pleasanton Weekly regrets the error.
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YMCA daycares cited
Teen poets laureate Pleasanton is looking for two teen poets laureate to serve for the 2018-19 academic year, one from Amador Valley High and one from Foothill. Incoming juniors and seniors who enjoy writing and inspiring others — and who want to contribute to their community — are encouraged to apply. The teen poet laureate program helps nurture an appreciation for composing, reading, reciting and listening to poetry, and the teens are encouraged to have fun and bring their individual creativity to the role. Applications are due June 13, and selected candidates will be invited to interviews June 21 and July 31. For more information, visit www.firehousearts.org or contact Julie Finegan at 931-4849 or jfinegan@cityofpleasantonca.gov.
the region to create a viable rail transit connection and create desperately needed affordable housing,” Livermore Mayor John Marchand told the Weekly, referring also to his city’s proposed Isabel Neighborhood Plan. “Tonight, BART demonstrated that they are incapable of building a fivemile extension,” Marchand said after the meeting. “But now the Measure BB funds go to the AB758 regional rail authority will now move ahead to
PUSD cancels contracts months after latest violation at Fairlands BY ERIKA ALVERO
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The Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is ready to host its annual Summer Get-Together car show at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this Saturday and Sunday.
Goodguys’ Summer Get-Together 25th annual showcase features ‘Muscle Car Madness’ BY RYAN J. DEGAN
“Muscle Car Madness” will hit Pleasanton this weekend, with the return of the Goodguys’ 25th annual Summer Get-Together. The Alameda County Fairgrounds will host the car show that features over 2,500 American-made or -powered hot rods, customs, classics, street rods, muscle cars, trick trucks, late models and more. “At the 25th Summer Get-Together in Pleasanton, fans will get a close-up glimpse of just how eclectic the modern day hot-rodding scene is,” Goodguys officials said prior to the event. “It is a trip back in time for many. The sight of all of those cars in one place is a car lover’s utopia.” A special exhibit and race will highlight this year’s feature model, the American-made muscle car. The so-called Muscle Car AutoCross Shootout will showcase a variety of factory correct muscle cars, presented by Spectre Performance. The popular AutoCross shootout features 16 drivers vying for the title of West Coast Muscle Car Shootout champion. Qualifying races will occur all weekend but single eliminations on the 16 car PRO ladder will begin Sunday at 3 p.m. The two drivers with the fastest times will qualify for the Duel in the Desert competition in Scottsdale, AZ at the Goodguys 21st Southwest Nationals in November.
New to this year’s event is the freestyle motocross exhibition. At 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. high-flying stunt performers will aim to thrill audience members with big flips and jumps across the festival lot. For those who prefer alternate modes of transportation, the Get-Together is bringing back its “CruiserRama” event, an exhibit that features a wide variety of custom handmade bicycles of all shapes, colors and sizes. Over 30 custom-painted and chrome-plated bicycles will be shown all weekend. Kid-friendly activities will also be available, the kids’ zone offers a coloring contest, arts and crafts, games and a model car program that sends kids home with their very own model kit. “Combine all of that with the vendor exhibits, huge swap meet, cars for sale, entertainment, Fuelcurve. com Nitro Thunderfest dragster exhibition, food booths and more and you have the perfect car lover’s weekend,” Goodguys officials said. The Get-Together is open this Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Adult admission is $20 at the gate, kids 7-12 $6, kids 6 & under are free. Advance sale discount tickets are available for $17 online at www.good-guys.com through today. Parking at the fairgrounds is $10. Q
Five months after the Tri-Valley YMCA daycare program at Fairlands Elementary was cited for a Type A violation by state regulators, the Pleasanton Unified School District terminated its contract agreements with the Y for operating after-school and summer programs at three district elementary schools. The YMCA had been operating at the Fairlands, Lydiksen and Mohr campuses, with five-year contracts previously set to expire June 30, 2021. Now that the contracts have been canceled, the district will take over operations of these services. The district has not yet stated whether the November violation, in which a kindergartner was left unattended outdoors, was the reason for discontinuing the contract with the YMCA. “We along with the YMCA of the East Bay believed it was in the best interest of both entities to have the District operate after school and summer programs at Mohr, Fairlands and Lydiksen through Kids Club,” said PUSD spokesman Patrick Gannon. The decision to terminate the contracts was voted upon as three separate items on the consent calendar during the May 8 board meeting, one item listed for each of the elementary schools. The YMCA declined to comment when contacted by the Weekly. The citation against the Fairlands daycare was issued Nov. 8. See YMCA on Page 6
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PPIE raises record-high funding for local schools Money will go toward intervention specialists, librarian hours and more BY ERIKA ALVERO
This year, the Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation (PPIE) raised a record-high $644,000 for local schools. The funding raised through PPIE’s Annual Giving Fund Campaign surpasses last year’s by over $100,000. Much of the money will go toward intervention specialist programs in the 2018-19 school year, according to the organization’s executive director Steve McCoy-Thompson. “Thank you very, very much, Steve, for all you do for us,” said Steve Maher, a PUSD trustee, at the May 22 board meeting when McCoy-Thompson presented the board with a ceremonial check. “I don’t think we would make it without you.” “Yes, thank you very much,”
added board vice president Valerie Arkin. “It’s wonderful that we can put that money to good use for things for our kids in the district.” PPIE is a local nonprofit that supports Pleasanton schools through year-round fundraising efforts. The organization’s Giving Fund is supported through direct donations from parents and employer matching funds, along with proceeds from the annual Run for Education, which was held April 15. “PPIE focuses on funding supplemental staff to support our students and teachers,” McCoyThompson said. “What’s important is that our funding is guided by school principals, teachers and parents who determine how the staff are best utilized at each school. We
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PPIE executive director Steve McCoy-Thompson (right) presents the PUSD school board and superintendent with a ceremonial donation check and Run for Education volunteer t-shirts.
are grateful to our amazing volunteers, corporate sponsors and parents and we are honored to support our incredible Pleasanton schools.” This year’s donation will be divvied up among various sectors throughout the district: • $240,000 to fund intervention specialists in math, technology and English language, including one full-time specialist at each elementary school. • $97,000 for extra librarian hours to keep libraries open at recess and lunch. • $92,000 for on-site IT specialists. • $85,000 for more support counselor and librarian hours at Foothill and Amador Valley high schools, along with support for Village High School and Harvest Park and STEAM preschools. • $42,000 in student and teacher grants for STEAM projects. • $38,000 for round-trip bus transportation for outdoor education at all elementary schools, provided by Black Tie Transportation. “Building excellence throughout our school system requires a community effort,” said Stephen Hilton, PPIE board president. “PPIE is grateful to the individuals, families and businesses whose generosity helped us raise more money for schools than ever before. We hope to build on that momentum as we look ahead to next year.” Q
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City opens Harding Park 35th neighborhood park serves new apartments BY JEREMY WALSH
About a dozen city officials were on-hand last week to dedicate Pleasanton’s newest public neighborhood park, Harding Park. Located at 5801 Gibraltar Drive near two new apartment complexes next to the Dublin-Pleasanton BART station and Hacienda, respectively, Harding Park features two playgrounds (one for smaller kids, 2-5 years old, and the other for older kids) along with a couple picnic tables, benches, water fountains and a small grass area surrounded by native, drought-tolerant plants and shade trees. The park was constructed by Essex Property Trust, Inc., the developer of The Galloway at Hacienda and The Galloway at Owens apartment projects. The parkland was then dedicated to the city after opening, to be maintained by the city’s Parks Division. Current Mayor Jerry Thorne and former mayor Bob Philcox each spoke at the dedication ceremony May 23. The 35th neighborhood park to
open in Pleasanton, Harding Park was named in honor of two influential community leaders from the middle part of last century: Warren Harding and his father Harry Harding. Notably, Warren Harding served on the Pleasanton City Council from 1960-68, including a pair of two-year stints as the city’s mayor. He is credited with being heavily involved in the city’s first General Plan. Professionally, Warren Harding worked as president of Community First National Bank, which was founded by his grandfather. He led the bank for decades until it was sold to another community banking firm before eventually being rolled up into US Bank. Neighborhood parks like Harding Park are generally 10 acres or less and designed to address the daily recreation needs of the surrounding neighborhood — compared to larger community parks, at 10 acres or larger and designed to provide more active recreational opportunities for all Pleasanton residents. Q
steps staff will (take) to ensure visual supervision at all times.” Continued from Page 5 Additionally, “procedures were According to the Department of revised, administrative actions Social Services, Community Care were taken and the staff member Licensing Division, Type A citations involved is no longer employed at constitute the most serious class of the facility,” the report said. Copies violations “in which there is an im- of the licensing report were also mediate risk to the health, safety or required to be posted and provided personal rights of those in care.” to parents and guardians of chilAccording to the division’s re- dren enrolled in care at the facility. port, an afternoon kindergarten stuThe YMCA program at Lydiksen dent lined up with the older chil- Elementary also received Type A dren to transition citations in recent from the Fairlands including ‘The facility staff years, YMCA facility to a citation in June the school itself. supervising children 2016 for having The kindergarten a staff member student, however, were not aware that whose criminal did not follow the record clearance others through the child was missing.’ was inactive and the school gate. two in August Community Care “A school staff 2016, one for a Licensing Division member was child having been greeting parents in the parking lot left unsupervised and another for and noticed a child alone crying an insufficient teacher-student near the multipurpose room,” the ratio. The latter violation was corinvestigative report continues. “The rected after two additional staff child was returned to the facility. members arrived at the center. “The facility staff supervising All three YMCA-operated sites children were not aware that the received citations for Type B violachild was missing from the group. tions within the last three years. Per director, a staff member was re- Type B are violations “that, if not sponsible for watching the children corrected, may become an immediwalk from the facility until the last ate risk to the health, safety or perchild entered through the school sonal rights of clients,” according to gate. The staff member failed to the licensing division. Since 2015, provide visual supervision and did three Type B citations were recorded not observe the younger child los- at Fairlands, two at Lydiksen and ing her way,” the report stated. two at Mohr. As a result, the Fairlands YMCA The three contracts for the YMCAdaycare was issued a Type A citation, operated sites were terminated May fined an immediate $500 and re- 18. The district-operated Kids Club quired to send the licensing division is now providing after-school and a written plan of action “detailing the summer care at these sites. Q
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plan build a rail connection cheaper, faster and more efficiently without BART’s 40% soft costs or $360 million maintenance yard.” “It was disappointing that BART couldn’t get behind the decision that is clearly the best choice for our community and the entire megaregion,” Assemblywoman Catharine Baker (R-Dublin) told the Weekly. It was Baker’s Assembly Bill 758, later passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, that created the new regional rail authority to step in and possibly take over the Livermore extension if BART failed to act. “Last night was evidence of why it was so necessary to pass AB 758,” Baker added. “I am glad that the AB 758 authority is going to be able to take the reins.” The Tri-Valley came out in force to the meeting in Oakland to try to convince the BART board to support a conventional BART extension to Livermore. “It was packed, standing-roomonly. Plus they had a second room that was full,” said Pleasanton Vice Mayor Arne Olson, who attended the meeting with a bus-load of people organized by Innovation Tri-Valley. They were joined by other groups of Livermore residents. The Tri-Valley’s preferred option would see conventional BART rail
extended 5.5 miles down the center of I-580 from the eastern DublinPleasanton station to a new station in the median just past the Isabel Avenue intersection. It would also come with pedestrian bridges to connect riders to either side of the freeway, a new BART storage and maintenance facility northeast of Las Positas College and 3,412 new parking spots on the south side, as proposed by BART. Freeway alignment would need to be shifted to fit the BART line and the new station, and significant public and private right-of-way would need to be purchased to make the project work. All told, BART estimates design and construction of the traditional BART extension would come in at $1.635 billion. That pricetag compared closely to costs for the light-rail options, diesel multiple unit (DMU) or electrical multiple unit (EMU), which are smaller, self-propelled cars with a diesel or electric engine. DMU and EMU construction was estimated at $1.6 billion and $1.67 billion, though ongoing operating costs would be less than full BART. For some BART directors, the rail extension options proved too costly, but the Express Bus/BRT option (which would include direct transfers to Dublin-Pleasanton BART in the freeway median) was more attainable at $380 million. But many Tri-Valley leaders and
residents saw Express Bus as falling woefully short of the region’s ridership need. Express Bus/BRT was projected to add 3,500 new riders per day, far less than full BART estimated at 11,900 new riders per day and 244,000 fewer vehicle miles traveled. The DMU/EMU would see 7,000 new BART riders and 140,600 fewer vehicle miles traveled, according to BART’s estimates. “My sense is that (BART) board is really concerned about their financial situation. They just couldn’t take on another project that would cost $1.6 billion or $1.4 billion to do an extension out to Livermore,” Olson said. The BART board heard from dozens of Tri-Valley residents and leaders who strongly supported full BART, and perhaps as strongly opposed any expanded bus alternative, according to Olson. “The other point that came up that I don’t think got a lot of play was that there are quite a number of people who take BART from the core out to jobs in the Tri-Valley, countercommute,” he added. There were a few public speakers in favor of the bus option, citing examples they liked from Los Angeles and Europe, Olson said. “People from the core of the operation that don’t want any new money spent on expansions and the view that the system is badly in need of maintenance and upgrades and ‘take care of what we got and we haven’t
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done that,’” Olson added. In the end, the BART board voted 5-4 to defeat a motion for full BART to Livermore, with directors Bevan Dufty (San Francisco), Nick Josefowitz (San Francisco), Rebecca Saltzman (Berkeley), Lateefah Simon (West Oakland) and Robert Raburn (Oakland) against building the $1.6 billion extension. They then voted down a motion for Express Bus/BRT to Livermore, on a count of 5-3-1. “My sense of it is they definitely heard us, that we don’t want anything to do with buses,” Olson said.
“No question they heard us.” The board closed by voting 5-2-1 to not advance any alternative and revert to the regional rail authority — meaning it would be up to the authority to select a preferred option, as long as the BART board doesn’t change its mind before July 1. The authority is exploring the concept of light rail across the Altamont, connecting Livermore to communities such as Mountain House, Tracy, River Islands, Manteca and perhaps ultimately Stockton. That could involve traditional BART, DMU or EMU from Pleasanton to Isabel. Q
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POLICE BULLETIN Trial begins for Weekly website hacking The jury trial of a San Francisco man accused of executing a damaging hacking attack of PleasantonWeekly.com and four other Embarcadero Media websites began Tuesday in San Jose federal court. Ross M. Colby, 35, is charged with allegedly hacking the online news sites Palo Alto Online, Mountain View Online, Almanac Online, PleasantonWeekly.com and DanvilleSanRamon.com on Sept. 17,
2015, after gaining access to the corporate Google email accounts of at least three Embarcadero Media employees. He allegedly used the information to cancel four domain names on the company’s GoDaddy.com account and changed the company’s mail exchange (“MX”) records to redirect email. The website content was replaced with an image of Guy Fawkes, the icon of the activist group Anonymous. The hacker posted a message indicating unhappiness with The Almanac, which covers Menlo Park, Atherton, Portola Valley and Woodside: “Greetings, this site has been hacked. Embarcadero Media
Franklyn David Smith December 31, 1932 – May 18, 2018 The world lost a wonderfully warm, loving yet ambitious gentleman on May 18, 2018. Reno, Nevada resident Franklyn “Frank” David Smith passed quietly on, Friday afternoon, after brief complications from CHF. Born in Grand Junction, CO. December 31, 1932, Frank was one of 8 children, in a tight-knit, hardworking family. This clan ultimately moved and settled in Glendale, CA, where Frank grew up and attended Glendale High and College, eventually receiving a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College in his adult years. Working all through his younger years as a paperboy and draftsman in Glendale served him well, paving the way for future successes in business. Many years later, Frank relied on this cultured ingenuity, as he bought into a small company named Porter Seal in the Bay Area. He eventually grew it and molded it to be The Bay Seal Company, which remains a vibrant business and a testament to Frank’s life and work ethic. In advance of this love affair with business, he met and married the true love of his life, Dessie Mae Shealy (a nearby resident and nurse at the time); they recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary surrounded by their many friends and family who traveled to share this joyful milestone. Frank and Dessie lived in San Ramon, CA for a good part of their lives, raising their 4 children there and in nearby Pleasanton, CA, until moving to Reno, Nevada for their retirement years. Frank was an avid reader, listener, story teller and conversationalist, and always interested in the news and politics of the day; he was an inventor, holding several patents; an avid golf enthusiast and player as a member of Castlewood Co. Club in Pleasanton, CA & Hidden Valley Co. Club of Reno, NV; a member of congregations at St. Augustine’s in Pleasanton, CA and St. Rose of Lima, in Reno, NV. Frank traveled with Dessie, visiting family and friends, yet always made friends wherever they found themselves; a tribute to the charming and loving manner, which the tall, soft-spoken Frank perfected as he moved through a crowd. Frank is preceded in death by parents Agnes and Eli Smith; his sisters: Alice, Kay, and Jeannine; brothers: Larry and Jim; and grandson Jake. Frank is survived by his devoted wife Dessie Smith of Reno, NV; his sister Mary Lou and brother Bob; his children: David (JoLeeAnn), Cindy (Rick), Randy (Karrie) and Janet (Brad). Frank was a proud “Papa” to 10 grandkids; Kimberly, Alan, Samantha; Nicole, Sarah, Lexie; Lindsey, Sydney, Jake and Maille; and doubly blessed with great-grandsons Cameron, Payton and soon-to-come Baby Foster. “WHERE DO WE GROW FROM HERE?” Funeral Mass to be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 100 Bishop Manogue Drive, Reno, NV. 89511. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. PA I D
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Group (Alamanac) (sic) has failed to remove content that has been harmful to the wellbeing and safety of others. Failure to honor all requests to remove content will lead to the permanent shutdown of all Embarcadero Media websites.” As part of the hack, each website’s URL was replaced with the text “Unbalanced journalism for profit at the cost of human right. Brought to you by the Almanac.” The message concluded with a partial tagline used by Anonymous: “We do not forgive, we do not forget, we are legion.” Colby has no known ties to the company nor to any of its papers. He did not respond to a reporter’s question outside the courthouse in May 2017 about his motive. Bill Johnson, Embarcadero Media president and CEO, said at the time of the attack that it had caused extensive damage. There was no indication that website users’ personal information had been hacked, however. Court documents indicate the attack was well planned, however,
FBI special agents discovered that a number of different Internet Protocol (IP) addresses had been used to access the email accounts of Embarcadero Media internet-technology employees more than 200 times between July 22 and Aug. 8, 2015. One special agent linked at least three of the IP addresses back to John Colby, Ross Colby’s father, who lives in Massachusetts. Another IP address was connected to Colby’s San Francisco residence, and one was connected to the Flying Pig Bistro Pub on South Van Ness Avenue, which is across the street from Colby’s residence, according to court papers. The FBI launched an 18-month investigation immediately after the hacking attack, which resulted in a federal grand jury indictment of Colby charging two felonies and three misdemeanors. He was arraigned on April 11, 2017, in federal District Court in San Jose and entered a not guilty plea. He is out of custody on a $50,000 bond.
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In other news Graffiti mentioning a possible threat was found in a Foothill High School bathroom last week but was later determined to be not credible and instead an apparent joke, according to principal Sebastian Bull. “As a result of our investigation with the Pleasanton Police Department, the possible threat found earlier was determined not to be credible. The graffiti discovered earlier this morning included a statement intended as a joke involving a school shooting,” Bull said in a message to the school community May 23. “We want to stress again that we take any potential threat seriously, and there are real consequences that may follow whether a statement is intended as a threat or a joke. When these comments include potential threats, it impacts the sense of safety and learning environment of our entire school community,” Bull added. The Foothill incident came a week after threatening graffiti was also discovered in a Pleasanton Middle School bathroom. Q —Pleasanton Weekly staff
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LETTERS St. John for Congress Dear Editor, Try to name a legislative accomplishment of Eric Swalwell. Can’t? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. He sponsored two inconsequential bills in his first term that were signed into law. Since then, nothing. This may be “unmatched” by the two primary challengers, but it is far from a track record of legislative success. What federal funds has Eric secured? He has said that one of his top priorities is securing federal funds for BART to ACE. Those funds have not arrived, but Livermore Labs is set to lose $100 million in federal funding. This type of cut will certainly hurt jobs and the local economy. Eric has appeared on quite a few TV and radio shows to build his own brand and name recognition nationally. However, I’ve seen little effort on issues important to our District 15, or delivering on his numerous unfulfilled promises. He may be a rising star in the Democrat Party, but at what cost to us? We don’t need celebrities — we just need a focused representative. Brendan St. John may not have the same political experience, but he impresses me as someone who is committed to the district rather than politics. He has my vote. —Robert Beanland
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No on Prop 68 Proposition 68 sounds very much like Proposition 1 passed by voters in 2014. (Last time I checked, $0.00 had been awarded from that bond for water storage. In 2016-17, 1.4 million acre-feet of water washed to the ocean.) Yet, toilet-to-tap water facilities have several projects started, meaning they have received their awarded funds. Prop 68, like Prop 1, has bundled different items into one. Where is the rest of the money? In September 2017, National Geographic aired a special called “Water and Power: A California Heist.” With Gov. Brown and Sen. Feinstein’s ties to the Resnicks, I seriously doubt the direction of these measures. The state water department seems to be reactive to California’s rain/water drought situations that have existed for hundreds of years. We need to be proactive. Hopefully this small amount of information will lead you to investigate the validity of these propositions. No on Prop 68. —Marty Daniels
Gambs for Zone 7 I endorse Dennis Gambs for Flood Control and Water Conservation District Director Zone 7. Dennis is a civil engineer, experienced for 34 years working with water supply and flood control. I met Dennis in 1981 and he has always been concerned with
projects providing the best community value. Dennis worked on the Arroyo Mocho expansion above Santa Rita Road and added access under Santa Rita Road helping maintenance staff and providing a regional trail. Dennis made sure the public and board were fully aware of options and impacts of both flood and water supply projects. I worked with Dennis, then chief of water supply engineering, managing a project increasing conveyance capacity on the South Bay Aqueduct. Zone 7 could have simply stated they would purchase conveyance capacity in Lake del Valle from DWR. Dennis assured both board and public were aware this option would lower Lake del Valle every summer resulting in lost use of beaches and swimming opportunities used by families for the past 40 years. With community input, the board decided to also expand the South Bay Aqueduct with an additional pipeline, allowing recharge of the groundwater basin with the better-quality water only available in summer months without losing recreational use of Lake del Valle. Thanks, Dennis! Dennis Gambs believes in transparency and meaningful community input before making key decisions, both vital in a board member representing the public. —David Lunn, retired Zone 7 water resources manager
No on RM3 Regional Measure 3 is a catastrophe. If one has driven any Bay Area roadway, whether I-680, I-580, I-80, I-880 or SR-24, for example, one does not compliment their governmental officials for improving infrastructure. It is a complete novelty to not hit a pothole, cracked pavement, and so on. Gas prices in our region, in our state, are the highest in the nation. The cost of living is at record levels. According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report titled “Consumer Expenditures for the San Francisco Area: 2015-16,” published in December of last year, the average household in our region spent “an average of $75,380 per year in 2015-16.” This is compared to an average of $56,648 for other U.S. families. Adding insult to injury, as reported by the BLS again in April, the Bay’s Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose by 3.2%. This figure does not include food and energy increases. The report documents energy prices as rising 9.8%, “largely the result of an increase in the price of gasoline,” and food bumped up by 1.7%. Increasing toll fees by $3 on all bridges by 2025 will be a detriment to vast swathes of Bay Area residents who commute. As costs of goods and services increase, this hidden tax will impact our pocket books. Funding is there, perhaps merely buried under governmental waste. Bay Area residents should vote No
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Pleasanton Weekly endorsements Here again are the Pleasanton Weekly editorial board’s recommendations. • Zone 7 Board: Sarah Palmer, Dennis Gambs, Olivia Sanwong • 15th Congressional District: Eric Swalwell • 16th State Assembly District: Catharine Baker • District Attorney: Nancy O’Malley • Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder: Melissa Wilk • Judge: Tara Flanagan • Assessor: Jim Johnson, Phong La for runoff • Measure A (half-cent childcare sales tax): Vote No • Regional Measure 3 ($3 bridge toll hike): Vote No
on RM3. We are not gold mines from which capital can be siphoned from. —Alexander Scheer
Measure A editorial misled In the May 18 editorial regarding Measure A, the Weekly states the reason it is not supporting this measure is “because priority will be given to low- and middle-income children, it’s difficult to see how the Tri-Valley will benefit from the tax.” The Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty Collaborative, which represents human service organizations, local businesses and professionals from our schools, cities and the general community, has no position on this measure. However, we would like to point out there are a substantial number of low- and middle-income children and families in the Tri-Valley. According to federal measures, poverty impacts 9.9% or nearly one in 10 residents in parts of Dublin,
Livermore and Pleasanton. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau found that as of 2016, 4,026 or almost one in five Pleasanton families were trying to make ends meet in the Tri-Valley on less than $75,000 per year. It is concerning the Weekly’s opinion on this measure would appear to indicate that our community is comprised only of highincome families. We would like to emphatically state that our community is comprised of families from all income levels, and that every family is an important part of the fabric of our community. It is important that the makeup of our community be correctly represented and understood. Many families in the Tri-Valley have limited means and many of our children live in or near poverty. Many more families are far from wealthy and struggle with the escalating costs of housing and living in the Bay Area. —Kristi Miller, Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty Collaborative
UPCOMING WEEKLY MEETINGS City Council Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue • Consider adoption of a resolution accepting the FY 2018/19 Mid-Term Operating Budget • Consider adoption of a resolution accepting the FY 2018/19 Mid-Term Capital Improvement Program Budget • Consider approval of Investment Strategies and Withdrawal Policy Guidelines for the City’s Section 115 PARS Pension Trust Fund and allocate the initial $28 million investment
Civic Arts Commission Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue • Recommend approval of the privately owned art piece “The Carpenter,” to be placed at the Carpenters Training Center, 2350 Santa Rita Road
Human Service Commission Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue • Continued discussion of the City of Pleasanton Human Services Needs Assessment Strategic Plan Update
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ERIKA ALVERO
Candidates for four seats up for election to the Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors are (from left) John Greci, Olivia Sanwong, Bill Stevens, Sarah Palmer and Dennis Gambs.
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Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for primary election BY JEREMY WALSH
lection Day is almost here. Though in actuality, many Alameda County voters have already cast their ballots, with vote-by-mail balloting underway for nearly a month and early voting in-person at the Registrar of Voters’ Office offered as well. In fact, registered voters can still sign up online to receive and submit their ballot early on-site at the office in Oakland today from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or Saturday or Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Otherwise, votes can be cast in Pleasanton on Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at polling places across town. Visit www. acvote.org/go to find your polling place. The registrar of voters’ website also has all of the other relevant details voters will need before submitting their ballots by Election Day. And those who choose to participate in the election will have a significant impact, with midterm primaries typically seeing low turnouts. In June 2014, the last non-presidential primary, election officials reported that 25.77% of registered Alameda County voters cast a ballot. There’s plenty to decide on this June’s ballot. In addition to statewide offices and propositions, there are 10 Tri-Valley representative positions up for grabs, plus a proposed countywide childcare tax and a Bay Area bridge toll increase. Here’s a recap reminder of the local issues on the ballot:
Zone 7 board
JEREMY WALSH
Vote-by-mail ballots can be dropped off through Tuesday postage-free in this box outside the Pleasanton City Clerk’s Office at 123 Main St. Page 10 • June 1, 2018 • Pleasanton Weekly
Four seats are up for election on the Board of Directors of the Zone 7 Water Agency, which provides potable water wholesale to Tri-Valley municipalities including Pleasanton as well as flood protection for the Livermore and Amador valleys.
Five candidates are in the running, and the board is guaranteed to receive at least one new member after the death of Director Jim McGrail in April — McGrail had previously opted against seeking a second term for medical reasons. The three incumbents vying for reelection are current board president John Greci, a director since 1994 and a retired Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory supervisor; Bill Stevens, a biotechnical and civil engineer who has served for 20 years; and Sarah Palmer, a third-term director who worked as a biochemist and teaches science at Foothill and Dublin high schools. The two challengers are Livermore resident Dennis Gambs, a retired civil engineer who worked for Zone 7 for 34 years, and Pleasanton resident Olivia Sanwong, an analyst at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. who serves on Pleasanton’s Economic Vitality Committee. The top four vote-getters will each earn a four-year term on the board.
County seats Four Alameda County elected offices are being contested this month. In all races, any candidate who receives more than 50% of the vote in the primary election will win the seat outright, whereas any county seat without a 50%-plus winner would move on to a two-candidate runoff in November. All of the races, save one, feature only two declared candidates. District Attorney: Incumbent DA Nancy O’Malley is running against Oakland civil rights attorney Pamela Price, marking the first time O’Malley has faced opposition since being appointed to the position in 2009. O’Malley, who has been a prosecutor
in the county DA’s Office since 1984, earned re-election in 2010 and 2014 without opposition. Price said she is striving to bring criminal justice reform to Alameda County while becoming the first-ever black woman or person of color to serve as its DA. Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder: Two seasoned public auditors are bidding to replace Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder Steve Manning, who did not seek re-election after one term in the position. The contest features Castro Valley resident Irella Blackwood, who works as chief auditor for the city and county of San Francisco, facing off against Piedmont resident Melissa Wilk, Alameda County’s chief deputy auditor-controller who has been with the department for more than 15 years. Superior Court Judge: One Alameda County Superior Court judgeship is being contested in the primary, as Judge Tara Flanagan — who has sat on the bench since 2012 — has been challenged by longtime county deputy public defender Karen Katz. Assessor: Four candidates are vying to succeed retiring Assessor Ron Thomsen. The list includes Alameda resident Jim Johnson, chief of the Assessor’s Assessment Services Division; Newark real estate tax attorney Phong La; Fremont resident Kevin Lopez, a certified general appraiser who has 23 years of experience working for the Assessor’s Office; and Fremont resident John Weed, an assessment appeals officer and Alameda County Water District board member. Uncontested positions: Three other countywide officials are on the ballot but don’t face declared challengers in their re-election bids: Sheriff-Coroner
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ASSEMBLY Catharine Baker
ASSEMBLY Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
ASSESSOR Jim Johnson
ASSESSOR John Weed
ASSESSOR Kevin Lopez
ASSESSOR Phong La
Gregory Ahern, Superintendent of Schools L. Karen Monroe and TreasurerTax Collector Henry “Hank” Levy.
Federal, state representatives Pleasanton residents have the chance to vote on their representatives in the State Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives, although both races won’t be decided for good until the November general election. For the 15th Congressional District, incumbent U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (DDublin) is being challenged by two political newcomers from the Tri-Valley: Republican Rudy Peters from Livermore and Pleasanton resident Brendan St. John, who is running without party preference. Swalwell is a former Dublin City Council member who worked as an Alameda County prosecutor before he was elected to Congress in November 2012. He won re-election comfortably in 2014 and 2016. Peters is a Navy veteran and owner of AARD Solutions, Inc., a systems engineering firm geared toward the U.S. intelligence industry. He has never held elected office but previously served on the Livermore Human Services Commission. St. John works as a medical marketing executive but also has no prior elected experience — an attribute he is promoting throughout his campaign, along with his running with no political party preference. The top two finishers in the primary election will advance to a runoff in November. The 16th State Assembly District seat will also be decided in a fall runoff — because Assemblywoman Catharine Baker (R-Dublin) and challenger Rebecca BauerKahan (D-Orinda) are the only candidates, they will automatically move on to
the November ballot. An attorney by trade, Baker was first elected to the Assembly in 2014 and then won re-election in 2016. Bauer-Kahan, also an attorney, has no prior elected experience but has spent time serving as a school volunteer and supporting nonprofits.
Ballot measures Pleasanton voters will also help decide the fate of two key ballot measures with financial implications for people in the county. The “Alameda County Childcare and Early Education Measure,” on the ballot as Measure A, seeks to create an estimated $140 million annually for improved program quality and access by in-need residents via a new half-cent sales tax countywide for 30 years. The county’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place the tax measure on the ballot. It needs approval from twothirds of Alameda County voters to pass. Regional Measure 3, on the ballot in all nine Bay Area counties, proposes toll increases on the region’s seven state-owned bridges to help fund $4.45 billion worth of transportation and transit projects in the Bay Area, including the Tri-Valley. The toll hikes would begin with a $1 increase on Bay Area toll bridges (all except the Golden Gate Bridge) beginning Jan. 1, 2019, followed by a $1 increase in January 2022 and another $1 increase in January 2025. Projects in or near the Tri-Valley on the list include reconstruction of the Interstate 680-Highway 84 interchange south of Pleasanton ($85 million), Bay Area corridor express lanes, BART expansion cars and Tri-Valley transit access improvements ($100 million). The measure would require approval from a majority of voters in the nine counties. Q
AUDITOR Irella Blackwood
AUDITOR Melissa Wilk
CONGRESS Brendan St. John
CONGRESS Eric Swalwell
CONGRESS Rudy Peters
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Nancy O’Malley
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Pamela Price
JUDGE Karen Katz
JUDGE Tara Flanagan
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The Amador Valley girls softball team opened North Coast Section play with a pair of wins last week. The Dons started the week with a 9-0 thumping of Mt. Eden behind a no-hitter by pitcher Danielle Williams, who struck out 20 in the game en route to the no-no. With the Monarchs’ bats in check, the Dons rapped out 10 hits, including a home run from Mia Hildebrand. She also added a pair of singles and drove in four runs for the Dons. Allyson Kim had a double and pair of singles to add to the attack and drove in a run as well. Malia Konig also had a double and drove in a pair of runs. Williams, Bridget Aguilar and Julia Camello also added hits. Williams and Aguilar also drove in runs. Two days later the Dons were at
it again, this time with Williams allowing only two hits and striking out 12 batters in a 5-0 Amador win over Castro Valley. Konig and Williams each drove in two runs, with Aguilar also driving in a run. Williams had a pair of doubles, with Mia Hildebrand and Aguilar adding one each. Halle Uhl, Kim, Chloe Engel and Maddie Hildebrand added hits for the Dons. After receiving a first-round bye, the EBAL champion Foothill Falcons opened with a 4-0 win over California. The Falcons retired the Grizzlies in order in the top of the first with two great defensive plays from Ellen Ebbers, and then scored three in the bottom of the inning. With Hope Alley and Hailey Hayes
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on and one out, Courtney Beaudin connected with her seventh home run of the season. The Grizzlies put multiple runners in scoring position in the second and third but were unable bring them home as the Falcon defense held. Foothill added their fourth run in the sixth on a solo home run from Lauren Hermes. Ebbers was the defensive star of the game responsible for six total outs. Nicole May recorded nine strikeouts while giving up three hits and one walk.
Foothill honors athletes Last week, Foothill honored 28 athletes at the 2018 Foothill Senior Committed Athletes Luncheon. The event was co-hosted by Foothill Athletic Boosters and Foothill’s Leadership program with catering provided by Eddie Papa’s. The honored athletes included Emily Balicanta (diving, Boston University), Madison Baxter (basketball, UC San Diego), Harrison Carter (water polo, Cal Baptist), Madi Dagen (gymnastics, Oregon State), Colin Dixon (baseball, DVC), Brett Hansen (baseball, Vanderbilt), Ava Haase (swimming, UNLV), Jake Jackson (football, DVC), Jovian Johnson (football, Laney College), Carson King (football, Santa Monica), Justin Lavell (baseball, Ohlone), Jeremy Lea (baseball, UOP) and Cole Lukas (rowing, Washington). Also recognized were Donovan Mayer (football, Laney College), JT McDermott (basketball, Whitworth), Emily McElroy (water polo, Scripps), Sarah Mirr (soccer, LoyolaMaryland), Sam Novitske (baseball, Oregon), Andrea Paduraru (beach volleyball, UC Berkeley), Dylan Pottgieser (baseball, UOP), Ramon Sahagun (football, DVC), Tessie Scavone (swimming, Azusa Pacific), Erin Schafer (lacrosse, Brown), Michael Smith (basketball, Longwood), Drake Southern (swimming and water polo, Las Positas), Nicole Thornton (softball, Ohlone), Madison Weiglein (water polo, San Diego State) and Ben Wooldridge (football, Fresno State).
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This week I look back at former Foothill quarterback Sean Mannion. The 2010 graduate may turn out to be the best quarterback to come out of the city of Pleasanton. A three-year varsity team member, Mannion blew up the stats his senior year, throwing for over 3,500 yards, including a 600-yard performance against James Logan. From Foothill, Mannion went to Oregon State and by the time he graduated, he was the all-time passing leader for the Pac-12. Mannion is currently a backup quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams. In addition to his excellence on the field, Mannion was also one of the nicest, down-to-earth kids I’ve had the pleasure of writing about. Q
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The backyard ‘retreat room’ Rooms of Hope built for Pleasanton teen Peyton Reilly, shown here in the red sweater, is part sitting room and part work-out space.
BY ERIKA ALVERO
When 17-year-old Peyton Reilly was diagnosed with brain cancer last November, her life dramatically changed, as did that of her family. Constantly being shuffled back and forth between her home in Pleasanton and the hospital, she couldn’t go to school and she couldn’t work out: two things difficult for her to forego. But to give her a sanctuary, local nonprofit Rooms of Hope jumped in to build her and her sister a “retreat room” — a customized, teenage hang-out in the backyard. This is the organization’s mission, to give children suffering from life-threatening illnesses a dream room makeover, some sort of refuge when their lives are feeling out-of-control. “During a very difficult time in my life, Rooms of Hope and their volunteers gave our family an unforgettable experience,” Peyton said. The mini-house is one chapter of a long and taxing journey this year. Peyton, a junior at Foothill, started experiencing headaches late summer last year, but as she had a history of migraines, they didn’t seem too worrisome at first. However, after about three months of checkups, an MRI in November detected a cancerous brain tumor, specifically called medulloblastoma.
The tumor was completely removed, but then treatment began, with six weeks of radiation followed by chemotherapy. Peyton qualified for a study at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which essentially “compacts eight months into four,” according to her mother Jennifer Reilly — it was good to expedite the process, Jennifer said, but the study did make for a more intense treatment process. “It was crazy,” Jennifer said of the past few months, and the whirlwind of shuttling between house and hospital. “The only thing is they didn’t give you much time to think about what the next plan was.” The Reillys found out about Rooms of Hope through friends whose son had been diagnosed with the same type of cancer and undergone a similar experience. They applied to Rooms of Hope and were accepted. Though the organization usually focuses on room makeovers, Peyton really wanted a backyard space for both her and her 15-year-old sister Jaiden. So Rooms of Hope created a 10-foot-by12-foot mini-house in the Reillys’ backyard; in addition to making over the room of Treyton, Peyton’s brother. Rooms of Hope was officially formed as a standalone organization in 2014, though the team was together as a satellite arm for a
different nonprofit since 2011. Shelley Ham, an interior designer, founded the organization after two of her own children experienced life-threatening illnesses. “These kids can’t be forgotten,” she said. When a child is undergoing a serious illness, “they don’t know the end-game,” she said. While other kids are outside playing, “they’re at home looking at four walls.” “What I’ve learned about design is, when you’re surrounded by beauty ... whatever your definition of beauty is, it lifts your spirit,” Ham added. Another important component of the organization’s program is that they also redesign siblings’ rooms. “It’s really a family affair, and a lot of times siblings are overlooked,” Ham said. Over the course of about five days in May, Rooms of Hope constructed Peyton’s “retreat room” and made-over Treyton’s room, a comprehensive effort that included designers, a construction team, electricians and volunteers from Keller Williams Realty. The Reilly family wasn’t allowed to go into the backyard while it was happening, and for one night they were put up in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Pleasanton — before the big reveal happened. “They didn’t leave any detail out of it,”
Jennifer said. “Rooms of Hope goes above and beyond, it’s crazy what they do.” The purple and gray mini-house is part sitting room and part workout space for Peyton and Jaiden, complete with mirror, couch and television. “We didn’t know what to say, I don’t think any of us knew what to say,” Jennifer added. “We were in shock, she was so in love with it, we wrote up a whole thank-you note to them. How do you repay anybody?” Peyton finished her final round of chemotherapy last week and is beginning the road to recovery, her mom says, which includes heading back to school in the fall. (Since being diagnosed, she has been home-schooled through a Pleasanton Unified program.) She wants to use her own experience as inspiration to help other young people in similar situations. She has started a GoFundMe campaign and wants to create care packages for teenagers battling life-threatening illnesses, to bring the comforts of home to the hospital. And now she’s excited to enjoy her Rooms of Hope-built retreat room. “They are such an wonderful organization and they went above and beyond,” she wrote. “My retreat room is so amazing, and I’m so glad I can go somewhere quiet while I’m still in treatment and for many years after.” Q Pleasanton Weekly • June 1, 2018 • Page 13
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Local churches gather supplies for needy moms at Axis BY ERIKA ALVERO
Motherhood is often a daunting and emotional journey in many ways, but it can be especially scary when resources are scarce. It was this realization 10 years ago that led Kristin Speck, pregnant with her first child, to become involved with the Bundles of Joy program at her church, which provides baskets of baby supplies to needy mothers enrolled in the prenatal program at Axis Community Health. “Our motto is, ‘Every baby is a blessing,’” Speck said. “We want to help people as they’re starting off on the journey of motherhood.” Another parishioner at Pleasanton’s Lynnewood United Methodist Church pitched the idea to the congregation after reaching out to Axis in 2008 to see if there was a way they could support prospective mothers at the center, which specializes in offering affordable healthcare services in the Tri-Valley and East Bay. When the concept was first proposed, Speck recalled, the idea “spoke to me.” “It’s so overwhelming, so many things you need to buy and do,” she said, remembering that first pregnancy. “And it was scary enough — I was trying to decide what crib to buy, not can I afford a crib and how am I going to afford diapers. It’s just a whole other set of worries that I didn’t have, and I already had so many worries. The thought of that in addition, was overwhelming to think about.”
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And thus was born Bundles of Joy. Speck and Heidi Stark, who also attended Lynnewood, spearheaded the effort. They organized a list of items for people to donate, solicited donations and began reaching out to other nearby congregations: Lynnewood is now joined by the local stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in Livermore, Asbury United Methodist Church and Holy Cross Lutheran. Each bundle contains about $75-$100 worth of supplies, Speck said, including bibs, socks, hats, rattles, pacifiers, toys, blankets, diapers, wipes, newborn outfits, gift cards and more. They pack three months-worth of bundles at a time, at “packing parties” — when they started they put together enough for eight a month to be distributed, but they’ve expanded since and now create enough for the distribution of 14 monthly. Most of the supplies used for the packs come from donations, but when some of the necessities are in short supply, Lynnewood uses church funds to fill in the gaps. They compile both gender-specific and genderneutral bags. Once the bundles arrive at Axis, they’re distributed to expectant mothers there. Erika Cordova, the prenatal care coordinator at Axis, distributes the bags when women are in their third trimester, at the time when most women know the gender of their baby.
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Women and girls from the local LDS stake gather to make blankets for prospective mothers enrolled in the Axis prenatal program.
Cordova and others in the Axis prenatal program meet regularly with the mothers throughout their pregnancy and postpartum as well. Along with the emotional fluctuations that accompany a pregnancy, many of the women express concerns about diaper expenses in particular, she said. “So these bags are something wonderful that these women get during their pregnancy,” Cordova said. “It’s the first gift that they get, and it’s always welcome. Some of them look forward to it, and some of them are surprised when they first get it.” Currently, anywhere between 15 and 25 mothers give birth through the Axis program every month, she said. “I’m really honored to actually be the one to hand these bags out to them because I can see the reaction on their faces, and it’s always very grateful ... They are doing this regularly and consistently, and it’s great work that they do,” Cordova added.
While Lynnewood spearheads Bundles of Joy, it’s a comprehensive effort by multiple congregations. Christy Johansen is president of the Relief Society for the local LDS stake. “Twice a year all of the women in the organization, along with female youth ages 8 years and above, have gathered together to make items or contribute items for the Bundles of Joy program,” Johansen said. “It has been wonderful to watch young girls work side-by-side with mature women for the benefit of expectant mothers.” The cohort has been trying to get various youth groups to help package bundles; the packaging experience can help young people gain perspective, said Gina Cold, Speck’s fellow co-coordinator after Stark moved away. Speck also said she hopes to grow the See BUNDLES on Page 15
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Pleasanton, other Rotary Clubs in district, to add $1 million to international campaign BY JEB BING
Rotary clubs around the world, including the three clubs in Pleasanton, are pushing ahead in their decades-long campaign to end polio globally. Rotary International, working with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has now reached 99.9% of its goal of eliminating polio throughout the world. If successful, polio will be only the second disease that’s been eliminated in the world. The first was smallpox. “In 1988, when our local campaign started, there were 350,000 cases of polio in the world that year,” said Dwight W. Perry, PolioPlus chairman of Rotary District 5170 and a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Castro Valley. “That was in 126 different countries.” “As of last week, so far this year in 2018, there are eight cases in two countries — Afghanistan and Pakistan,” Perry added. Perry also served as the governor of Rotary District 5170, which includes 54 Rotary clubs from Santa Cruz to Pleasanton and the Livermore Valley. Next month, the district will wrap up its current fundraising effort for the worldwide campaign. Already, Perry said, donations have reached a little over $300,000, far above this year’s goal of $75,000. That includes $17,000 raised in March and April by the Rotary Club of Pleasanton, also known as downtown Rotary. “With the Bill & Melissa Gates Foundation agreeing to match our contributions two for one, we’ll see the $350,000 that we expect to raise by June 30 turn into about $1 million that will be going to the campaign,” Perry said. Pleasanton Rotary Club members Nancy Harrington, who with her husband Gary has led the downtown club’s polio fundraising drive, said Rotary International is the leader in eradicating polio. “It’s not the government and not business,” she said. “Rotary took on the fight against polio
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program and increase the number of bundles they make, to continue soliciting donations and expand to even more women. Ultimately, the program gets back to spreading hope, according to Speck. Letting the mothers served know that community outreach exists, and there are people to help.
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Gary and Nancy Harrington at Pleasanton Rotary Club.
in 1988 and partnered with the World Health Organization and UNICEF.” She added: “In 2017, only two countries in the world had any polio occurrences — Pakistan and Afghanistan. In order to say polio has been eradicated, the world must go three years without any cases. We can help stop this disease. What an amazing feat that would be for Rotary. “So why pick polio? Polio mainly affects children under the age of 5. There is no cure but polio is preventable with a vaccine. Until we end polio forever, every child is at risk. “Unless we eradicate polio, within 10 years we could see as many as 200,000 new cases each year all over the world. Although the disease is endemic in only three countries, unless we reach every child with the vaccine no child anywhere is safe. “This is a frightening scenario that keeps Rotarians worldwide committed to the promise to end polio now!” To date, Rotary International has contributed more than $1.2 billion to the polio eradication campaign. Q
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“There’s community outreach here, that there are people who can help, even beyond these things,” she said. “Obviously the pack of diapers is great, but the baby is going to go through that in a week. What I’m hoping is to give them a little bit of hope.” “We’re happy they’re having a baby,” she added. “We think that’s such a joy, and we want them to know and feel that as well.” Q
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10th annual Hook and Ladder Run set next weekend BY JEREMY WALSH
Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department firefighters remain focused on helping residents in need — on and off the clock. Their commitment is particularly highlighted each year with their Hook and Ladder Run. Now in its 10th year, the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation’s fundraising event offers runners, walkers and children a chance to give back to the community while strolling through Livermore Valley wine country. “The Hook and Ladder Run has grown each year,” foundation director Matt Thau said. “The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation has helped many firefighters, burn victims and thousands of others through assisting numerous local charities. This is all made possible because of support of our main fundraiser: the annual Hook and Ladder Run.” This year’s Hook and Ladder Run is set for June 10 at Wente Vineyards at 5050 Arroyo Road in Livermore, featuring a 10-kilometer run, 5K run/walk and kids’ fun run. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit foundation’s support of injured and fallen firefighters, the Burn Foundation and other Tri-Valley charities. The 10K course is 90% dirt-road and 10% paved, while the 5K track is stroller-friendly at 50-50 paved/dirt. Both courses travel through Sycamore Grove Park. The one-mile kids’ run (for children under 13 years old) will take place at Wente. No dogs allowed on any course. Special prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K races,
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along with awards within age groups. Top-20 finishers in each race will receive a special tshirt. Ribbons, fire prevention materials and ice cream will be served to all child participants. Water and refreshments will be provided at the end of the race. Wente will also have food and wine tasting for purchase. Many of the event sponsors will have booths too, and all participants will receive a t-shirt and gift bag, plus raffle prizes will be offered. Starting time for the 5K and 10K is 8 a.m., followed by the kids’ fun run at 9:30 a.m. Registration, which is limited to 1,500 participants, usually sells out each year. Signups will close this Monday, unless the limit is reached sooner. For ticket prices or to register, visit https://bit.ly/2JbHROn. Q
Are You Worried About Missing Out on Activities with Friends and Family This Summer Due to Back Pain? 5 secret tips that will help you stay active, injury-free (and out of the doctor’s office)
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ummer time is rapidly approaching here in the East Bay. And there’s no better time to get outside and get active! But I understand for some of you it might be a bit discouraging because of nagging back stiffness, sciatica, or some other form of back pain that might be stopping you from enjoying the activities you love the most… Whether it be trying to make the trek up to Tahoe this summer with the family (and surviving that 3-hour long drive without that nagging discomfort in your hip) Or enjoy a few nice yoga or Pilates classes with your friends without worrying about your back ‘flaring up’… Or maybe just getting back to doing the normal, simple things around the house such as gardening, laundry, or just getting out of bed in the morning without a stiff, achy back… If this sounds like you, then I have great news for you!
My name is Kevin Mao, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and founder of Balance and Body Restoration. We specialize in helping health conscious people aged 45+, heal their injuries naturally, to stay active and mobile without relying on painkillers or risking unnecessary surgeries… As part of my mission to help those of you in the Tri-Valley become more knowledgeable about back pain, and make well-informed decisions about your health, I want to share 5 KEY pieces of information that will help you be more active this summer, even if you’ve got a bad back and have been told to ‘rest’ or ‘take it easy’…
1. Get out of the chair, off your phone and start moving! Just like water, oxygen, and food, our bodies need a HEALTHY dose of physical stress in the form of movement to stay in fighting shape… I’ve found the number one reason for most chronic back pain is simply due to a LACK of movement! People nowadays are sitting and driving WAY too much, and the amount of distractions in the form of phones and other technology is causing our minds to become detached from our bodies! I’ve noticed an alarming rate of people’s HIPS becoming much stiffer, muscles around the spine getting much tighter and weaker, which is causing a significant increase in the amount of back injuries I’m seeing on a day to day basis. Understand when our bodies start to ache, and feel stiff, it is
DESPERATELY trying to tell us that something is wrong, but I find too many people are ignoring this critical fact! (and worse, doctors are only EXACERBATING this problem by wrongly telling you all you need to do is ‘rest’ or take ‘pills’, instead of doing the ONE thing our body is begging for when it’s feeling stiff, which is to move!)
2. Movement Variety is key Okay, so you’ve made a decision that you’re going to start doing some form of movement or exercise, even if you’re dealing with some back trouble… GREAT! But don’t make the mistake of participating in only ONE form of exercise such as jogging, cardio-boxing, yoga, or golf. While it is great to be active and doing something you love, sticking to only one mode of exercise will cause you to ‘overuse’ certain muscles more than others in ‘repetitive’ patterns. This is the start of a common problem that develops called ‘muscle imbalance.’ Muscle imbalances are one of the major underlying causes of most injuries… But they can be EASILY prevented with something as simple as varying your exercise. For example: If you’re a biker, make sure you take the time to stretch your upper back, shoulders and thigh muscles! For yoga, try balancing out your routine with a bit of strength and resistance training, or if you’re a golfer, bite the bullet and try a beginner yoga flow class! …You’ll be SHOCKED to see how much less pain you’ll be in, or how much further your tee shot will go, or how much more ENERGY you’ll feel just by doing varied (and more balanced) exercise and movement!
3. Pick Movements that Keep Your MIND STIMULATED It pains me every time I walk into a gym and see people who have actually paid a membership just to walk on a treadmill! (or as I call it, the ‘dreadmill’) Or when I see people just slowly pedaling along on the stationary bike (and keeping their mind distracted while watching TV!) Why does it matter? Because exercise shouldn’t just be about ‘cardio’ or ‘getting toned’ or losing weight… I believe the most important part about exercise and how it can be used to prevent injury is the mind-body connection that forms when you are performing a movement that
requires a bit of thought! I get frustrated because I see so many wasted opportunities in the time people spend on cardio machines or seated Nautilus machines that could be spent doing things that are MUCH MORE effective, mentally stimulating, and help you build something sorely lacking in today’s society, which is “Body Awareness” Exercise such as tai-chi, yoga, or even going for a short hike outside, force you to focus on your breathing, your mobility AND your balance! And more importantly, will help STRENGTHEN your nervous system and the connections from your brain to the muscles of your body, and help to develop mind-body awareness) (Having better body awareness will help your mind stay sharp, and your body MUCH more in-tune with itself and MUCH MORE resilient to injury!)
4. Walk With PURPOSE! One of the most commonly suggested activities to do if you’ve got a bad back is to walk, and I agree! Walking is a nice, SAFE mode of exercise to help you gain muscle activation, circulation, and to give your back the BEST medicine possible which is MOVEMENT! But did you know there is a more ‘proper way’ to walk? Most people because of the wear and tear of your office chair, car seat, or your computer has left you in a slumped posture with stiff hips… Choosing to do walking while still ‘stuck’ in that posture can actually worsen your condition when you walk! Instead of just mindlessly placing one foot in front of the other, instead, stand tall and proud, take LONGER strides and SWING YOUR ARMS! This will engage MUCH more musculature in your back, your core and your torso and create MUCH more healthy movement throughout the spine than I see most people doing.
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done to prevent and CHANGE this process! The body can be complicated, and every single person out there is unique, different, and may respond VERY differently to certain advice than others! But to give yourself the best possible chance at staying active this summer (without painkillers, pain-masking injections, or risking dangerous surgery) TO help you: • Stay active and keep up with friends and family this summer (without needing pills) • Restore your movement and body awareness so you can do your simple house chores without hesitation • Become stronger, and more confident about your body which will make you much more resilient against nagging injuries • Learn how to lift ‘with good form’ so that picking up the groceries, laundry basket, or even your small grandchild without putting your back in harm’s way • Continue doing the activities you love the most WITHOUT being afraid of your back going out… • Live a MUCH better quality of life and AWAY from the doctor’s office (even if you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, and have been told to just accept it) Ask us about our FREE DISCOVERY VISIT (mention this article and also receive a complimentary ‘movement assessment’ (valued at $125!!!) Your “Discovery Visit” is a no-risk, no-cost 30-minute sit-down with a movement specialist at Balance and Body Restoration where we can have an honest conversation about your health. Help you identify any muscle imbalances you may have, start the journey to find the ROOT cause of your problems, and give you the BEST possible advice to make well-informed decisions about your health. CALL 925-361-7726 to claim your FREE DISCOVERY VISIT Today! Or, if you’re not quite ready yet, and would just like a bit more information… Ask us about our FREE BACK PAIN REPORT (pictured in the center of this article “7 little known secrets that will not just get RID of your BACK PAIN but fix it for GOOD!) This report has already helped HUNDREDS of people around the East Bay live a completely normal, active lifestyle WITHOUT being trapped behind back pain or sciatica)
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426 Division St., owned by Greg and Sylvia Desin, is among the six historic properties being honored this weekend by the Pleasanton Heritage Association.
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he Pleasanton Heritage Association is acknowledging residents who have restored six of downtown’s cherished homes of yesteryear while carefully preserving their historic features.
At the Historic Homes Awards presentation from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Museum on Main, the association will give plaques to the six homeowners, and the event will include vendors who have worked on Pleasanton restorations and talks by preservationists. “Our mission is preservation of our historic properties through education and recognition,” association president Linda Garbarino said. “Our June 3 event is geared to that mission.” Four vendors will display restoration materials and information about their services, such as historic home paints and wood windows, and they will be available to converse about the preservation processes. These vendors have been used successfully by Pleasanton Heritage Association members. “We really want to help people understand if they are going to make
changes or additions there are ways to do that without jeopardizing the historic homes they have,” Garbarino said. “Typically people have added on to the back of homes over the years, and the city has set up some municipal codes with firmer language,” she added. “This makes it much easier if people want to make changes or do add-ons. For the most part, people have done a really good job with that.” The Pleasanton Heritage Association works with the city when
requested, looking at plans and making suggestions. “We help so they don’t change the significance of the house,” Garbarino said. “That’s the goal.” Garbarino lives in an 1895 Victorian house on Division Street. “All of us who live in historic homes have the feeling that we are only borrowing them and we will pass them on,” she said. She called the historic homes “a nod to quieter times, when life was a little slower.” And she noted that in the past few years, residents living on the outskirts of town have begun moving back as homes in the downtown area become available. This year’s six awardees were selected through an online survey of members of the Pleasanton Heritage
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Fundraisers 8TH ANNUAL HOMETOWN PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND TROOP PACK OUT Pancakes in the Park fundraiser breakfast, June 2, 7:30-11 a.m., Delucchi Park, Downtown. Breakfast for a donation that will help directly support the Pleasanton Military Families Care Package Program. After breakfast, we will move to the Veterans Hall to pack boxes for the deployed troops. For further info email: pmfsg@gmail.com. ITALIAN CATHOLIC FEDERATION DINNER Polenta and Chicken Dinner, Saturday, June 2, 6 p.m., St. Augustine Church Hall, 3999 Bernal Ave. Reservations required.
Contact Christine at 461-3704. RSVP. Tickets $25, children ten and under $10. Proceeds benefit Tri Valley Scholarship Program and other ICF Charities.
Health & Wellness CANCER SURVIVORS EVENT Cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to the Tri-Valley Celebration of Life Event, Wednesday, June 6 at the Dublin Holiday Inn, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. Registration and reception begin at 6:30 p.m., and the program begins at 7 p.m. in the Tralee Ballroom with light refreshments provided. Please RSVP by leaving your name and the number of people in your party at
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HOPE HOSPICE CARE GIVER SERIES Optimal well-being and activities of daily living. To help family members who are caring for a loved one, Saturday, June 9, from 9:45 a.m. to noon. Any family caregiver or expecting to soon become a caregiver is invited to attend classes at Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Ave., Suite 100, Dublin. Register online at HopeHospice.com or contact Debbie Emerson at debe@ hopehospice.com. To download a copy of the class schedule, go to HopeHospice.com and select the Family Caregiver Education Series.
CRITTER CAMP AT VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY Week long day camps start June 5, ages 7 -17. Valley Humane Society, 3670 Nevada St. Fun filled human education programs offer a variety of animal activities, games, crafts, hands-on learning opportunities. www.valleyhumane. org.
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Legal Notices 995 Fictitious Name Statement STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 525872 The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name. The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business statement that was filed at the County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Pampered Nails and Spa, 6900 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568. FILED IN ALAMEDA COUNTY ON: Dec. 29, 2016 UNDER FILE NO. 525872. REGISTRANT’S NAME: Trongle Tan Le, 7378 Tamarack Drive, Dublin, CA 94568. THIS BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED BY Trongle Tan Le, an Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk Recorder of Alameda County on April 30, 2018. (Pleasanton Weekly, May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 2018). Pampered Nails & Spa FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 544406 The following person doing business as: Pampered Nails and Spa, 6900 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568, Alameda County, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lanh Nguyen, 1118 Eureka Lane #6, Concord, CA 94520. This business is conducted by Lanh Nguyen, an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name listed herein. Signature of Registrant: Lanh Nguyen, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on April 30, 2018.(Pleasanton Weekly, May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 2018). MEN THAT MOVE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 543873 The following person doing business as: MEN THAT MOVE, 4549 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner: Trevor Copeland, 4549 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566. This business is conducted by Trevor Copeland, an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name listed herein. Signature of Registrant: Trevor Copeland, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on April 17, 2018. Pleasanton Weekly, May 11, 18, 25 and June 1, 2018). THE B.R.A.T. HOUSE DAY SPA CENTER OF HOLISTIC WELLNESS;BODY REJUVENATION CENTER OF HOLISTIC WELLNESS DAY SPA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 544935-544936 The following person(s) doing business as: THE B.R.A.T. HOUSE DAY SPA
CENTER OF HOLISTIC WELLNESS;BODY REJUVENATION CENTER OF HOLISTIC WELLNESS DAY SPA, 4725 FIRST STREET, SUITE 253, PLEASANTON, CA 94588, ALAMEDA COUNTY, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): ELIZABETH JEAN COVINGTON-BONSER, 6330 STONERIDGE MALL ROAD E212, PLEASANTON, CA 94588. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business names listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on MAY 14, 2018. SIGNATURE OF THE REGISTRANT: ELIZABETH JEAN COVINGTON-BONSER, OWNER. (Pleasanton Weekly, MAY 18, 25, JUNE 1, 8, 2018) WORLD OF POSTERS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 544288 The following person doing business as: WORLD OF POSTERS, 7479 GINGER COURT, PLEASANTON, CA 94588, ALAMEDA COUNTY, is hereby registered by the following owner: HAMOON GOUDARZI NOZARI, 7479 GINGER COURT, PLEASANTON, CA 94588. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name listed herein. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on APRIL 25, 2018. SIGNATURE OF THE REGISTRANT: HAMOON GOUDARZI NOZARI, OWNER. (Pleasanton Weekly, MAY 18, 25, JUNE 1, 8, 2018) EXECUTIVE BUSINESS SYSTEMS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 545063 The following person doing business as: EXECUTIVE BUSINESS SYSTEMS, 4847 HOPYARD ROAD, STE. 4-344, PLEASANTON, CA 94588, ALAMEDA COUNTY, is hereby registered by the following owner: HERMAN Y. RICE III, 5016 PORTA ROSSA CIRCLE, PLEASANTON, CA 94588. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name listed herein MAY 21, 1997. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on MAY 16, 2018. SIGNATURE OF THE REGISTRANT: HERMAN Y. RICE III, OWNER.(Pleasanton Weekly, MAY 25, JUNE 1, 8, 15, 2018) GALS BY DESIGN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 545207 The following person doing business as: GALS BY DESIGN, 3608 VINE STREET, PLEASANTON, CA 94566, ALAMEDA COUNTY, is hereby registered by the following owner: LORI WREDEN, 3608 VINE STREET, PLEASANTON, CA, 94566. This business is conducted by Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name listed herein JANUARY 2013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on MAY 21, 2018. SIGNATURE OF THE REGISTRANT, LORI WREDEN, OWNER. (Pleasanton Weekly, MAY 25, JUNE 1, 8, 15, 2018)
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PLEASANTON
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SINGLE STORY IN RUBY HILL 3521 VALENZA WAY, RUBY HILL
4 BD, 3 BA, 2,677 SF. Backs to stunning open space. Offered at $1,695,000
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MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE IN RUBY HILL 4228 W RUBY HILL DRIVE, PLEASANTON
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JUST LISTED 3737 P INOT C OURT , P LEASANTON • 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • 2,399 sq.ft. 11,050 sq.ft. Lot • Bonus Room Downstairs • Pool & Spa • Open House: Fri 2-5pm, Sat & Sun 1-4pm • Offered at $1,300,000 Page 20 • June 1, 2018 • Pleasanton Weekly
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Upgraded Sunny Five Bedroom (One Downstairs), Bonus Room (6th), Three Bathroom Home with Approximately 2,854 Square Feet. Built in 1996. Plantation Shutters, Wood-Burning Fireplace, New Carpeting, New Interior Paint, New Furnace and Air Conditioning. Quiet Court Location. Low Maintenance Backyard with Gas/Solar Heated InGround" instead of just "Solar Heated In-Ground Swimming Pool/Spa & Firepit. Tile Roof, Near Desirable Award-Winning Mohr Elementary School and Parks. Just a Few Minutes from Downtown Pleasanton, the BART Station, Stoneridge Regional, the Newer Outlet Mall, Many Livermore Wineries, Stanford Valley Care and The Iron Horse Trail.
Single Level Custom Home in Country Setting Tucked Back on Secluded Private Lane, but close to Downtown, Commute Access and City Conveniences. This Home is Solar Powered with Owned Solar Photovoltaic Syste Free Home Energy for Years to Come! This Private .33 Acre (14,357) Lot is Nicely Landscaped with Trees, Small Vineyard and In-Ground Pool & Spa. There are Four Good Sized Bed Plus Loft Area, 2 and 1/2 Bath and Approximately 3174 Sq Ft. New Carpeting throughout. Large Gourmet Kitchen Open to Generous Family Room for Great Room Concept. Home offers a spacious Master Suite with Tub, Separate Shower and Walk-In Closet. Enjoy Downtown and Nearby Livermore Valley Wineries! For more photos and property information go to 414pioneertrails.com or For a private showing call the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group.
OFFERED AT $1,549,500
4263 JENSEN STREET, PLEASANTON
Walk 100 Yards to Main Street Pleasanton! Upgraded Downtown Single Level Detached Home Includes 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and Approximately 1350 Square Feet. Attached 2-Car Garage. Generous Private Backyard with Trees, Patio and New Lawn on a 6076 Square Foot Level Lot. Upgraded Bathrooms, Upgraded Kitchen with New Stainless-Steel Appliances, New Wood Style Flooring Throughout Main Living Areas and New Carpet in Bedrooms, New Interior Doors and Hardware, New Interior Paint, Attendance Area for Convenient Preferred Schools. Enjoy the Downtown Amenities!
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Location, Location, Location! Don’t Miss This Upgraded Beautiful Pleasanton Solar Powered(Owned) Home at the End of a Court, That is Adjacent to Wine Country Vineyards. This Upgraded “Bordeaux Estates” Home is on a 13,014 Square Foot Private Lot with Beautifully Landscaping, Private Backyard Includes InGround Pool, Spa, Covered & Heated Outdoor Entertainment/ BBQ Area and Backs to Views of Heritage Oaks, Nearby Hills & Vineyards! Great Flexible Floor Plan Includes 4141 Square Feet with Spacious Upgraded Gourmet Kitchen, Five Bedrooms, Four Bathrooms, Plus Office. Large 5th Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom Can Be Bonus Room. For More Information or a Private Showing Call The Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group or Visit www.1081heinzranch.com!
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7961 PARAGON CIRCLE, PLEASANTON Highly Upgraded La Jolla Model with Downstairs Master Suite in Desirable Laguna Oaks! Located Away from Freeway. This Impeccably Maintained Home Has 4 Bed, Bonus Room, 3 ½ Bath and 3886 Square Feet. It’s Situated on a Large Premium .35 (15,662) Lot with Pleasanton Ridge Views from the Private Expansive Rear Grounds. Front & Rear Landscaping Upgraded in 2016. Recently Completely Remodeled Beautiful Gourmet Kitchen Opens to Remodeled Family Room. Spacious Master Suite with Fireplace and French Doors to Backyard Patio and Sitting Area. Upgraded Master Bathroom Includes New Large Walk-In shower and Recently Installed Closet Organization Systems in Double Walk-In Closets. Two Zone Heating and Air Conditioning, Tile Roof and Air Conditioned 4 Car Garage with Electrical 220V Upgrades for Workshop Option. Save $1,000’s with Owned Solar System. South Pleasanton Location Provides Quick Access to Freeway for Silicon Valley. Quiet Community Includes No Thru Traffic, Pool/Spa, Clubhouse Park(s) and Tennis & Basketball Courts. Minutes to Downtown Pleasanton and Many Livermore Wineries. For More Information and/or a Private Showing Contact The Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group.
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Beautiful and Better Than New Smart “Heritage Park “Home Built by Pulte Homes in 2016! Three with possible 4th Bedroom Home includes 2 ½ Bathrooms and 2008 Square Feet. Original Sales Price of $995,510 Included $15,000 Lot Premium and $4,000 Elevation Premium. Owner Job Transfer. It’s Better Than New Because Price Already Includes Over $40,000 in Builder Upgrades Additionally, since closing another $25,000 in Landscaping Upgrades, (Including Covered Patio BBQ Area), in Private Backyard, and over $15,000 in Additional Upgrades Made by Seller After Closing in July 2016. Gourmet Kitchen with Granite Countertops & Upgraded Cabinets. Wood Style Flooring Throughout Downstairs, Upgraded Carpeting Upstairs. Convenient Location to 580/680 Interchange, Stoneridge Regional Mall and Minutes to Livermore Valley Wineries. For More information and/or a Private Showing Call The Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group
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Remodeled/Upgraded Three Bedroom, Plus Craft/Office Room, Two Bathroom Home with approximately 1700 Square Feet. Built in 1995 this home has modern architecture with vaulted ceilings and large windows for Natural Light! Spacious Remodeled Kitchen Opens to Family Room with Fireplace. Extensive Travertine Flooring. Both Bathrooms have Been Remodeled. Newer Interior & Exterior Paint. Tile Roof and Central Air Conditioning. Generous Lot of 7,270 Square Feet Includes Large Private Backyard with Stamped Concrete Patio. Located Close to Neighborhood Park and Within Attendance Area for Great Schools! For More Information and/or a Private Showing Contact The Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group.
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Blaise & Team Represented Buyers on the purchase of this Beautiful Home in the Highly Sought-After Laguna Oaks Neighborhood. Offering Four Spacious Bedrooms, Bonus Room and Three and OneHalf Bathrooms Within 3,853 Square Feet. Upgraded Throughout, this Open Floor Plan Offers a Great Room that opens the Upgraded Gourmet Kitchen to the Large Expanded Family Room (Builder Option). Formal Living and Dining Rooms are Great for Entertaining and Offer Vaulted Ceilings and Upgraded Light Fixtures. This Breathtaking Home Sits on .35 Acre with Court Location Adjacent to Greenbelt Includes Premium Large Backyard with Beautiful Landscaping, Ridge Views, Great Outdoor Covered Living & BBQ Area. Three Car Garage and Community Amenities that Include a Park, Club House, Pool, Spa, Playground, Tennis & Basketball Courts!
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Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group Represented the Buyer in this Charming Single Level Home in the Highly Sought After Pleasanton Heights Neighborhood – Just a Short Walk to Downtown and All of it’s Amenities! Upgraded Throughout, This Four Bedrooms and Two Bath, 1,901 Square Foot Home Offers an Open Floor Plan. The Gourmet Kitchen Boasts Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops, and a Large Prep Island with Gas Stove. Beautifully Remodeled Bathrooms include Subway Tile Surround and Custom Vanities. Rear Yard Offers a Pool, Large Deck and Pergola - All Great for Entertaining or Just Relaxing! Amazing Location Close to Downtown and Quick Commuter Access!
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Q & A: Should a Seller Consider a Contingent Offer? Q: We have received a contingent offer on our home. What are the pros & cons of accepting a contingent offer? We have been on the market now for a couple weeks with no offers. Sarah in San Ramon
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A: Great question Sarah. Contingent offers have not been too common in the strong seller’s market we have been in. Generally we see more contingent offers (contingent on the sale of a home) when the market is more balanced, or in a buyer’s market. But in the right situation they can be worth pursuing. As usual, there are pros and cons to a seller accepting a contingent offer. Reasons to consider a contingent offer include: Price. Contingent buyers are usually willing to pay a good price for the property, often more than a non-contingent buyer. And that is only fair, as they in effect are compensating the seller for taking the risk of their home selling.
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Timing. If you as a seller have lots of time, or don’t want to be forced to move quickly, a contingent offer can sometimes be a better choice than demanding non-contingent buyers who may not want to work with your schedule Ease of Sale. If the buyer’s home is easier to sell than your home, then a contingent offer can make sense. For example, if you are selling a home that has a very narrow market with a limited buyer pool, and the buyer makes ...
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