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5 NEWS Pleasanton native hired as Amador principal 14 TRI VALLEY LIFE Livermore hosts national fly-in 17 SPORTS Big changes come to athletic departments

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AROUND PLEASANTON BY JEB BING

Oakland Temple set for rededication on Sunday

JEB BING

Jordan Nally and wife Brielle at the renovated Oakland Temple ahead of its rededication and opening on Sunday.

he newly renovated Oakland Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be rededicated and opened to members in three services this Sunday, Father’s Day, following a month of public tours. The hilltop landmark with its five golden, spotlighted spires, was closed in February 2018 to upgrade its mechanical systems and refresh the temple’s finishes and furnishings. Following tradition, the church opened the 55-year-old temple to the public last month, attracting an estimated quarter-million visitors before closing its doors to non-members June 1. The last time the public was invited to tour the temple was for a similar brief period after it was built in 1964. At that time, the Oakland Temple was only the second in California, following the first built in Los Angeles. There are now seven in the state, with an eighth planned in Yuba City. The church currently has 201 temples operating, announced or under construction throughout the world, including a new temple recently opened near the Vatican in Rome. I had the opportunity to take three tours of the renovated temple last month: one on media day when local and Salt Lake City church leaders walked us through the 90,000-square-foot temple, another with Ken and Carolyn Mano and others associated with the Pleasanton LDS churches and then with my family, including my grandson Jordan Nally and his wife Brielle, both seniors at Brigham Young UniversityIdaho. Each tour offered a more comprehensive view of this most

unique and interesting example of modern church architecture. Before moving beyond the temple’s check-in desk, church members go into locker rooms where, believing white symbolizes purity and equality before God, they change into white clothing. On the tour, non-members were allowed to pass through without changing, moving into the baptistry, an elevated pool of sacred water built on top of carved oxen. It’s here where baptisms can be performed on behalf of those who have died, a practice that Latter-day Saints believe was followed in New Testament times but that later was lost. From there, we took seats in one of many instruction rooms on the temple’s second floor. These are theater-like assembly areas with the latest in audio-visual capabilities, where members attend presentations on various aspects of their faith. We also had an opportunity to spend a few minutes in the Celestial Room to contemplate in silence whatever we wanted, a welcome respite from the world outside. Just as special as the various faithfocused rooms in the temple is its stunning interior decor. True to the modern era, the interior of the temple is restrained in its ornamentation. The original woods are not stained, only sealed, to show the original color and grain. The exterior of the building is faced with Sierra white granite and is minimalistic with little ornamentation. The five-spire design of the building is reminiscent of buildings of far-eastern origins, such as the Taj Mahal in India and Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and reflects the diversity of the residents in the area. Our tour concluded outside with stunning views of San Francisco Bay. For years, I have viewed the temple from Interstate 580 always wondering what it looked like inside. Probably most surprising to me was to find that this soaring cathedral-like temple has no large sanctuary inside where members gather to worship on Sunday morning. Instead, as I learned on my tours, the temple offers dedicated rooms geared toward individual prayer, church instruction, marriage and families. The temple is located at 4770 Lincoln Ave. in Oakland. For more information, sign on to www.oaklandtemple.org. Q

About the Cover The “Last Ride” for the Opening Day Cattle Drive in downtown Pleasanton is set to kick off the start of the 2019 Alameda County Fair this morning. Photo by Mike Sedlak. Cover design by Paul Llewellyn. Vol. XX, Number 21

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Streetwise

ASKED AROUND TOWN

When you travel, what do you make sure to always bring with you and never forget? Margo LaBella

Jim Morganstern

Interior designer My makeup and my skin care products, for sure, because I have very sensitive skin and very strong color-preferences when it comes to my cosmetics. I can’t just find them anywhere I go, so I have to be sure to always bring them along with me.

Retired My lovely wife, of course. And also my medications. At my advanced age, I have pretty much an entire alphabet of prescription drugs. I couldn’t live without them.

Susan Sasek

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Physician I always make sure to have plenty of reading material. It is so difficult to keep abreast of my medical specialty because there are always so many new innovations and treatments. If I don’t keep up with the latest technologies, my practice and my patients will suffer. And I certainly can’t have that.

I always take food. Being plant-based means I need to have options. I take oatmeal, fruit and Leafside freezedried meals to be sure I remain well-nourished even while on the go.

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Mother of young twins Well, at least for me and the stage of life I’m in, it’s all about the wipes. A year ago I would have said diapers, too, but fortunately, we’ve made great strides this past year. But wipes are still always critical when traveling with young children. They have a way of finding the filthiest things wherever they are, and then sticking their fingers in their mouths

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Newsfront DIGEST Hacker sentenced The man who hacked and temporarily shut down PleasantonWeekly.com and other Embarcadero Media websites in September 2015 was sentenced Wednesday in San Jose federal court to jail time served, one-year of home incarceration with electronic monitoring, three years of supervised release and $27,130 in restitution. A federal jury had convicted Ross Colby, 36, on all charges on June 6, 2018, after a six-day trial. It took more than a year for him to be sentenced, however, after his attorney requested he be evaluated for mental health competency on Oct. 31, 2018, the day he was to be sentenced. U.S. District Court Judge Lucy Koh found him competent for sentencing on May 10. Colby was in custody for 5-1/2 months while we underwent two competency evaluations, one in Santa Rita Jail and another in a federal prison in Texas. No motive for the hack surfaced during the trial, but court documents later revealed that Colby had told the FBI he committed the crime at the request of a convicted Menlo Park felon, Hiruy Amanuel, who wanted two stories written about him removed from The Almanac website, a sister publication of the Pleasanton Weekly. Read the full story online at www.PleasantonWeekly.com.

Del Valle drownings Divers recovered the body of a missing boater who drowned in Lake Del Valle after falling overboard without a life jacket on Tuesday evening, marking the second drowning in less than a week reported at the Livermore reservoir. The body of the most recent victim, a man in his early 20s, was discovered late Wednesday morning, according to the East Bay Regional Park District. That incident came four days after another man, a 31-year-old from Los Gatos, fell overboard while with friends on a rented boat in Del Valle over the weekend. His body was found later Sunday.

Military Classic The Bay Area Military Classic golf fundraiser tournament is coming to The Course at Wente Vineyards in Livermore later this month. The event raises financial support and resources for active and former military members and their families. A few golf spots are still available to play in the fundraiser, set for the morning of June 24, with an opening ceremony before an 11 a.m. shotgun start and then an awards dinner afterward. To learn more, visit https://birdeasepro. com/bamc. Q

Pleasanton native Butterfield named principal of Amador Valley High Also: Board receives latest update on Amador parking lot solar project BY JULIA BAUM

Amador Valley High School will start the new school year with a new principal, the Pleasanton school board announced at Tuesday night’s meeting. Foothill High School vice principal Josh Butterfield was unanimously appointed to the position five months after Amador’s previous first-year principal suddenly stepped down, leaving students and parents frustrated and confused.

A self-described “product of Pleasanton Unified School District,” Butterfield grew up and attended schools in Pleasanton. For the past 10 years, Butterfield has worked at PUSD in various classroom and administrative roles, including director of band at Foothill prior to becoming vice principal four years ago. Four principals have come and gone at Amador over the past four years. The most recent vacancy came in the wake of then-principal

Alberto Solorzano resigning after taking a leave of absence seven months into his tenure in February — weeks after a district invesJosh Butterfield tigation found that unnamed administrators removed a grade from a high school student’s transcript, in violation of state law.

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New stop signs off Sunol Blvd. County effort among key safety projects in works near freeway interchange BY JEREMY WALSH

Alameda County officials have installed new stop signs to halt all drivers at the intersection where Sunol Boulevard splits off into Pleasanton-Sunol Road and Castlewood Drive just beyond the city limits in southwestern Pleasanton. The traffic safety measure, which became active in the past couple weeks, was a mitigation effort developed after local residents raised concerns about unsafe conditions at the Y-intersection during previous community meetings Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley hosted for residents of unincorporated Pleasanton. “I appreciate Alameda County Public Works Agency staff’s attention and dedication to improving the safety of vehicles and cyclists at this intersection,” Miley told the Weekly. “This road safety improvement project is a perfect example of residents bringing an everyday concern to a county department and my office, and then us taking collective action to resolve it,” he said. “I look forward to continuing my work with Pleasanton, Happy Valley and Castlewood residents on other community matters.” The intersection, located between the Sunol Boulevard-Interstate 680 interchange and the Castlewood Country Club’s Valley Course, typically sees increased traffic during commute hours as a popular cut-through route for drivers trying to avoid freeway backups. Previously, the Y-intersection featured a single stop sign for eastbound Castlewood Drive traffic, with no stop for drivers continuing either way on Sunol Boulevard/

Solorzano was hired at the start of the 2018-19 year, succeeding Mike Williams who was promoted to PUSD human resources director after two-plus years as Amador principal following Tom Drescher’s tenure at the school. Nimarta Grewal served out the rest of this year as interim principal and is moving to the district office in the fall as coordinator of technology services. Butterfield told the Weekly that

Celebrations to mark 125 years since incorporation BY JEREMY WALSH

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The view from Pleasanton-Sunol Road with new signage and CHP presence to alert drivers to the new stop sign in that direction at Castlewood Drive.

Pleasanton-Sunol Road — creating a tough line of sight for drivers trying to turn off Castlewood. In response to the complaints, county public works crews conducted a traffic assessment of the area and determined adding stop signs to each direction on Sunol/ Pleasanton-Sunol was the best strategy to address the concerns while minimizing vehicle backups along Castlewood Drive, according to Miley’s office. Installing the “all-way” stop at the intersection cost roughly $1,000, for parts and labor. The county project isn’t the only traffic safety improvement effort underway in the area notorious for commute backups, tricky sightlines for drivers, and difficult conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. Caltrans is in the middle of reworking the Sunol Boulevard

onramp to northbound I-680 to install metering lights. The city of Pleasanton has also been eyeing a $13.6 million project to redesign the Sunol/I-680 interchange to provide congestion relief, enhance operational safety and improve conditions for cyclists. The project concept calls for signalizing the two intersections at the interchange and lengthening the existing merging lane from the southbound ramp to the freeway, among other changes, according to city officials. The city is close to completing a project initiation document with Caltrans, a required step before moving forward with the preliminary analysis and environmental document phase. Once that report is approved by the state, the city can embark on full engineering design. Q

Pleasanton is spending the summer celebrating the 125th anniversary of the city’s incorporation, and the City Council is set to get the party started on Tuesday with a special recognition event during its regular meeting. The two months of festivities will feature a series of programs, camps and events throughout the summer break period, culminating in a “125th Anniversary Celebration” downtown on the afternoon and evening of Aug. 2. “Our celebration of 125 years as a city is great opportunity for residents of all ages to reflect on our history and heritage,” City Manager Nelson Fialho told the Weekly via email. “Anyone who has attended a summer concert or downtown parade in Pleasanton knows we have a lot of hometown spirit, and I encourage everyone to share that spirit by participating in the events and activities planned for the summer. This is a milestone truly worth celebrating,” he added. The City Council ceremony will launch the celebration season next week, on the actual anniversary of the city’s date of incorporation — June 18, 1894. Tuesday’s event will begin with a community reception with light refreshments at 6:30 p.m. ahead of the regular council meeting at 7 p.m., in the council chamber at the See ANNIVERSARY on Page 7

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Child Care Links rebranding in wake of acquisition Mental health services will be expanded starting in July BY JULIA BAUM

Private nonprofit agency Child Care Links will rebrand for the second time in its 43 years of serving Alameda County residents. The big change is part of its recent acquisition of San Leandro-based Family Service Counseling and Community Resource Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tri-Valley has long been deficient in having enough (mental health) services and specialists, especially for those who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford full fee,â&#x20AC;? CEO Kelly Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lague Dulka told the Weekly about the mutual

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Pleasanton Civic Center at 200 Old Bernal Ave. The beginning of the meeting will include a recognition of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, a review of the very first council meeting minutes and a performance of an original song by Pleasanton teen Lauyrn Hedges. City officials hope as many residents as possible attend the reception and ceremony. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Firehouse Arts Center will hold â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coffee with the Curatorâ&#x20AC;? on June 25, an art demonstration with Heather Martin on July 10 and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Play Date Art Exhibitionâ&#x20AC;? opening

decision to adopt Family Service Counseling as part of the Child Care Links family. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were looking for executive level leadership but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford it and we were looking to expand our mental health services,â&#x20AC;? so Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lague Dulka called to get the ball rolling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great marriage; we really complement each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services well,â&#x20AC;? she added. Starting in July, Child Care Links will be expanding mental health services at its Oakland and

Tri-Valley locations, including the addition of 20 clinicians who will help provide Tri-Valley residents of all ages with individual, group and family therapy. Family Service Counseling, which has operated in the East Bay since 1926, will officially dissolve as an entity. The new agency name will be revealed July 1, according to Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lague Dulka, who said the change reflects the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broadened mission and added resources to better meet community needs. Child

on Aug. 1, all in recognition of the 125th anniversary. The Museum on Main will host a special morning walking tour on July 13 themed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Storied Past: Exploring Buildings in Downtown Pleasanton.â&#x20AC;? The downtown museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permanent history gallery space will be renovated starting next week ahead of the Aug. 2 opening of the new permanent exhibit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Growing Pleasanton.â&#x20AC;? A special exhibit will also open that day, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pleasanton at 125.â&#x20AC;? The Pleasanton Senior Center will present a special anniversary social with games and refreshments from 12:30-2 p.m. on Aug. 2.

And that evening, the Pleasanton Downtown Association will showcase the â&#x20AC;&#x153;125th Anniversary Celebrationâ&#x20AC;? from 3-9 p.m. downtown, including entertainment, food, activities, anniversary cake-cutting and that eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concert in the Park, featuring high-energy rock group Public Eye. For more information on the anniversary events, visit the city website at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov and click on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot Topicsâ&#x20AC;? tab. Q

Care Links was originally named Resources for Family Development when it first opened in 1976. It should also clear up some confusion about everything that they do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It became clear to me at the first event I attended after assuming the CEO role that our agency name was confusing, even limiting,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lague Dulka said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At a community volunteer fair, people would walk by and say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need child care.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide child care. We help families find high quality child care. We train child care providers,

but those are just a small part of the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work.â&#x20AC;? Among Child Care Linksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; services are parenting programs, child care vouchers and referrals, and providing needy families with free food, clothing and diapers. They also connect families and individuals to a number of vocational and educational resources and social services. Mental health services are available on a sliding fee scale. To learn more about Child Care Links, visit www.childcarelinks. org. Q

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New DUSD Trustee Blackman ready to get to work Decisive victory for district volunteer in Area 4 special election BY JEREMY WALSH

The Dublin Unified School District is one step closer to returning to a full Board of Trustees, with Gabrielle Blackman winning the open Trustee Area 4 seat by a large margin in a low turnout special election on June 4. A longtime DUSD volunteer and former two-time board candidate, Blackman is due to be sworn in later in the summer after Alameda County election officials certify the results but she plans to participate in board discussions in the meantime to provide a representative voice to northeastern Dublin’s Area 4. “I’m pleased with the election,” Blackman told the Weekly by phone Monday. “70% is a nice, round number, but I’m especially pleased

because the community had fought so hard for the right to have a vote for an elected position.” In the special ballot open only to Area 4 votGabrielle ers, Blackman Blackman was competing against Niranjana “Nini” Natarajan to complete the unexpired term left vacant after elected trustee Joe Giannini resigned for personal reasons in October. Natarajan briefly held the Area 4 seat after the Board of Trustees voted 3-1 to select her over Blackman when the district attempted a direct appointment in lieu of a special

election, citing in part a desire to fill the seat efficiently and avoid election costs — the two women were the only residents to apply for the appointment during open recruitment. But a group of Area 4 voters successfully petitioned Alameda County Superintendent of Schools L. Karen Monroe to nullify Natarajan’s appointment on Feb. 1 and call a special election in June instead. Blackman and Natarajan were again the only Area 4 residents to come forward as candidates, and Blackman would go on to flip the script decisively at the polls last week. Holding a clear lead since the first wave of results came out on Election Night, Blackman stood with 587

votes (70.05%) compared to Natarajan’s 251 votes (29.95%) as of the county’s latest tally released Friday afternoon. The Registrar of Voters’ Office still has some additional voteby-mail and provisional ballots to process, but the current tally represents a vast majority of ballots cast. So far, voter turnout is reported as only 15.7% of the 5,368 residents registered to vote in Area 4. The splits included 815 voters using mail-in ballots and 28 visiting the four Area 4 precincts on Election Day. That vote came just weeks after the district-wide Measure E special election on May 7 in which DUSD’s $96 annual parcel tax was renewed with support from 74.53% of voters — a mail-only ballot that saw

Photos capture the beauty of Dublin Pride Week adds photo contest highlighting nature BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI

Pride in Dublin was shown in photos of its natural landscapes and wildlife that were entered into a new photography contest as part of the city’s recent Dublin Pride Week activities presented by its Public Works Department. Pictures for “2019 Nature in our Backyard” had to be taken within the previous 12 months. Five judges selected their top 10 photographs from among the dozen of entries, and these finalists were posted on the city’s

website for voting by the community. The public selected the following winners: • Grand prize: Jay Huang, “Barn at Sunset” • First place: Jay Huang, “Purple Flowers at Sunset” • Second place: Vanessa Thomas, “Cherry Blossom Spring at Dougherty” • Third place: Eric Hanson, “Gosling Playtime.” Mike’s Camera in Dublin is issuing gift certificates to the winners: $300 for prize-winner

The grand-prize winning photo, “Barn at Sunset,” by Jay Huang.

Huang; $50 for second-place Thomas; and $25 for Hanson. The winners will also receive certificates of recognition from the Dublin City Council; be featured

on the City of Dublin website; receive a metal print of their picture from Mike’s Camera; and have their photos displayed in the City Hall lobby. Q

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23.3% voter participation. Blackman said she considered the Area 4 election voter turnout “fantastic” while criticizing district and election officials for inadequate voter outreach for the Area 4 ballot and adding that she heard from constituents that some voters were confused about another single-item DUSD ballot just one month after the parcel tax election. “(It was) a community that basically had to bring themselves to the polls,” she added. Blackman is set to serve out the remainder of Giannini’s original term, which runs through December 2020. She would be eligible to seek re-election in fall 2020. DUSD officials expect Blackman will be formally sworn in to office during a board meeting in July or August, depending on when county officials complete their certification — which is due by July 4. District officials say they don’t have a final price-tag for the Area 4 special election, having not received an invoice from the county yet, but they estimate the costs between $37,576 and $48,312. Once Blackman takes the oath of office this summer, DUSD will have four of its five trustee seats filled. A special election for Area 3 is scheduled for Nov. 5 to decide who will fill the vacancy created after third-term trustee Dan Cunningham resigned for personal reasons effective March 1. “I’m looking forward to working with the other board members,” Blackman added. “We have a lot of hot issues to address ... And I’m looking forward to when we have a new trustee for Area 3 and finally have a full board of five again.” Blackman said her top priority once officially seated will be helping the district hire its next superintendent. DUSD has been recruiting for its next permanent leader since then-superintendent Leslie Boozer and the school board agreed to mutually part ways on March 26 — retired administrator Dave Marken has been on board as interim superintendent in the meantime. Blackman cited as other initial goals helping the district focusing on long-range planning, improving DUSD’s financial management, enhancing communication with Area 4 residents and the rest of the public, and addressing the apparent rising price-tag of the proposed second comprehensive high school — something she called the “elephant in the room.” A senior designer in the architectural industry and the mother of three school-aged children, Blackman has held various volunteer roles in Dublin schools and the community, including serving on the DUSD Community Review Committee. She previously ran for a school board seat in 2016, losing her bid during the general election contested at-large before DUSD switched to district-based elections. Q

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CalFresh benefits now available to SSI/SSP recipients County launches public outreach effort to assist in signup BY RYAN J. DEGAN

Residents in Alameda County who suffer from food insecurity may be eligible to receive some new assistance from the county this summer, now that a 40-yearold restriction on CalFresh benefits has been lifted — and the Alameda County Social Services Agency wants everyone who is eligible to know about it. As of June 1, recipients of Supplemental Security Income (or SSI, a federally funded program which provides income to individuals who are aged 65 or older, blind or disabled) and State Supplementary Payment (or SSP, the state program that augments SSI) are now eligible to receive CalFresh benefits, after previously not being allowed to do so. “We plan to get the word out to senior and disabled individuals and families receiving SSI/SSP that

they can now apply for more of the assistance they need to make the difference between hunger and nutrition,” said Lori Cox, a director at the county agency. To commemorate the relaxed restrictions, which county officials say is long overdue, the Board of Supervisors has issued its sixth annual CalFresh Awareness proclamation: “CalFresh Expansion.” The proclamation will be accompanied by a series of informational programs and events lead by a squad of “Senior Ambassadors,” to assist newly eligible households with the enrollment process. “We understand that the enrollment process may be challenging for seniors and persons with disabilities and we want to ensure that we provide all eligible individuals with enrollment assistance,” Andrea Ford, assistant agency director, said in a statement. “With

the assistance of our community partners, we have begun to receive applications prior to the effective date. That is a direct indication of how eager people are to start accessing these nutritional benefits.” CalFresh applications can be completed online at www.mybenefitscalwin.org or in person at any Social Services Agency location; the closest location for Pleasanton residents can be found in Livermore at 3311 Pacific Ave. County officials encourage residents to stay tuned for announcements and social media posts on upcoming events and educational opportunities on CalFresh. Known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), county officials say in Alameda County alone CalFresh assists 55,784 families feed their households. Officials added that nationally, the average amount

that a senior or person with disability receives is between $105 to $110 per month, although rates can vary from $15 to $192 per month.

Potential CalFresh recipients in Alameda County may direct questions about their eligibility for benefits to the customer service call center at 1-877-847-3663. Q

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Museum to close for renovations

Hike for Hope raises $90,000

Engaging new permanent exhibit opening Aug. 2 BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI

The Museum on Main is closing temporarily to the public beginning on Monday in order to renovate its permanent history gallery and to do some building upgrades. The new exhibit will tell the stories and history of the community while allowing greater access to the collection’s images and archives. The former exhibit was in place for 20 years without an update. “With the development of new technologies there are more interactive ways to tell our history and to engage our visitors,” executive director Jim DeMersman said. The museum will reopen on

Aug. 2, in conjunction with the community celebration of Pleasanton’s 125th Anniversary. “This new exhibit will bring us into the 21st century and make us more of a destination in downtown Pleasanton,” DeMersman said. “In order to get this done in a timely fashion, we needed to close the museum.” The museum board, staff, volunteers and community members have been working with S2 Exhibit Designs for the past two years on a design for the new exhibit. It is being funded primarily through the generosity of the Jean Jones Endowment along with private

contributions from individuals, organizations and corporations. Museum on Main is located at 603 Main St. To learn more, visit www.museumonmain.org. Q

The ninth annual Hike for Hope at Livermore’s Del Valle Regional Park last month raised more than $90,000 for Hope Hospice and Home Health. With more than 600 hikers and walkers on the trails, the Hike for Hope gave participants an opportunity to remember departed loved ones and support Hope in its mission as a local patient caregiver. The funds raised during the event allow Hope to provide services such as the Family Caregiver Education Series and grief support services to the public for no cost.

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he doesn’t know why past leaders left but thinks that Amador needs “somebody who understands the dynamics of the community,” which was partly what drew him to the position. “For me, it’s just an opportunity to serve,” Butterfield said. “It’s not about us as administrators; it’s about us supporting teachers to help students.” The search for Butterfield’s replacement at Foothill has already started, according to PUSD officials. The board filled two other administrative positions Tuesday

evening. Stephanie Pavlenko and Arley Hill are joining Pleasanton Middle School in the 2019-20 school year as co-vice principals, taking over the vacancy left by Mike O’Brien, who is transferring in August to become principal at Vintage Hills Elementary School. Pavlenko and Hill are fresh faces in the PUSD community. Pavlenko spent the past year at Hearst Elementary School as an intervention specialist and before then was special education director at Livermore Charter School. Pavlenko told the Weekly that she’s looking forward to “getting to know staff and students” and helping the school be at its best. “I’m just very excited. I think the middle school years are a great

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age to be growing into themselves,” she said. Hill is a newcomer from Iron Horse Middle School in San Ramon, where he’s been assistant principal since 2013 and worked alongside Joe Nguyen, incoming principal at Pleasanton Middle. Another principal position opened up in the past week, with Hart Middle School principal Leslie Heller announcing that she is transferring to Village High School in the new school year, where she was recently named new vice principal of the alternative education campus. “I have cherished my time serving our students, families and staff as principal over the last three years,” Heller said last Friday in an email to the Hart community. “I am grateful for the connections I have made with many of you, and for the progress that we have made together for our students.” Before stepping into her position at Hart in 2016, Heller was vice principal for four years at Foothill, and also taught English for more than a decade at Amador, where she served as the English department chairperson. PUSD is currently searching for the next Hart principal, beginning with internal recruitment, with the goal of having the new leader in place for the start of the new school year. Heller’s resignation also leaves Hart without any upper administration at the moment — though the district is nearing the end of recruitment to fill two vacant vice principal positions. Heller’s transfer to Village marked

the fourth time since February that a PUSD principal stepped down, following the resignations of Solorzano and Ann Jayne (Vintage Hills) and the retirement of Jill Butler (Pleasanton Middle).

In other business • The board shifted gears later in the meeting and approved a contract to add extra bus routes to temporarily help Amador students get to class in the fall while the parking lot facing Santa Rita Road is reoriented and a new solar panel structure is installed. District officials have been working to find solutions for when students return in August to a campus with just 50 parking spaces for staff and faculty, and none for them. The prospect of more than 400 parking spaces being unavailable for the first several months of school has prompted families and neighbors to demand PUSD and city leaders to find solutions. In one such move, beginning Aug. 12, the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority will provide additional, earlier bus service for its 605 and 611 bus routes for the start of the 2019-20 school year. LAVTA will provide “in addition to its main bell AVHS service, an additional, earlier inbound frequency in the morning for each of its routes 605 and 611, as well as a second outbound afternoon frequency for each of its routes 605 and 611,” according to public documents. Two buses will be added to the morning and afternoon service. The additional morning service

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would arrive at Amador at approximately 6:40 a.m., except on Wednesday mornings when no “A” period instruction is offered. Additional afternoon departure will happen at around 4:15 p.m. The overall route travel times are scheduled to take approximately 35-45 minutes. Those bus routes will primarily serve the neighborhoods of Amaral Park, Fairlands, Ruby Hill and Vintage Hills starting Aug. 12 “until anticipated completion of the AVHS construction project on or around October 31, 2019,” according to the district. Student IDs will be honored in lieu of paying fare on all route 605 and 611 trips, including regular bell trips. The estimated $40,000 for the additional bus service will come from the district general fund. District officials are also working with Bay Area Traffic Solutions (BATS) to add flaggers around Amador during drop-off and pick-up times for mitigation, and they have also been developing an agreement for students to use part of the Valley Community Church parking lot while building is underway. Construction since school let out two weeks ago has been limited so far to behind-the-scenes work such as receiving approval from the state and ordering supplies, but PUSD facilities and construction director Nick Olson said “we are not behind” and that the public should expect to see heavy construction happening by July. A list of drop-off and pickup zones near the campus while construction is underway, plus a campus circulation map, can be viewed at the “Amador Solar Parking Structure Project” page under the Facilities and Construction section of the district website at www. pleasantonusd.net. Q

UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue • Adopt a resolution to approve rates for solid waste, recyclable materials, and organic materials collection • Adopt resolutions approving 2019/20 annual assessments for Lighting and Landscape Maintenance Districts: 1984-1 (Ponderosa-Del Prado), 1993-1 (Windsor), 1993-2 (Bonde Ranch), 1994-1 (Oak Tree Farm), and 1955-1 (Moller Ranch) • Policy direction for design of parking lot on the former railroad transportation corridor between Bernal Avenue and Abbie Street - Review of 65 percent complete plans for the parking lot improvements

Housing Commission Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue • Overview of the Renew Alameda County (Renew AC) and Informational Review and Discussion of Pleasanton Housing Rehabilitation Program

To explore more about Pleasanton, visit us at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov Page 10 • June 14, 2019 • Pleasanton Weekly

Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN Another inmate dies at Santa Rita Jail A man incarcerated at Santa Rita Jail died in his cell last week, marking the second inmate death within seven days and third since the start of the year reported at the Dublin jail. Investigations into the June 5 and May 29 deaths are still ongoing, with neither decedent’s name released publicly yet, but foul play is not suspected in either case, according to Alameda County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ray Kelly. Deputies allege the March 10 death was a killing at the hand of a fellow inmate. In the most recent incident, a 39-year-old inmate was found unresponsive in his locked, maximum-security cell at 4:20 p.m.

June 5, according to Kelly. Lifesaving measures were attempted, but the man was pronounced dead at 5:03 p.m. Natural causes are believed to have been the cause, as the man had some medical concerns, but the investigation is still pending, according to Kelly. That death came exactly one week after a 40-year-old man who was scheduled for release from the Dublin jail died in custody. Deputies spoke with inmate just before 4 a.m. May 29, and he informed them he was not feeling well, Kelly said. Medical staff said he was conscious but appeared to be in medical distress, and then he became unresponsive while medical staff and jailhouse deputies were present. The inmate was transported to a hospital and was pronounced dead around 5:35 a.m. that day.

Deputies say the man had a history of medical problems, so natural causes are suspected. Those cases followed the killing of Cesar Augusto Pajuelo, a 70-year-old inmate who was found severely beaten and unconscious in his cell around 6 a.m. on March 10. Kelly said at the time that Pajuelo’s cellmate, 19-year-old Paul Stefano who was in the cell with Pajuelo when deputies found the injured inmate, was then arrested on suspicion of murder. Pajuelo had been at the jail for over a year, facing charges of child sex abuse. Stefano had been booked into custody at Santa Rita just four days before the killing on suspicion of auto theft and possession of a stolen vehicle. Q Story by Jeremy Walsh. Information from Bay City News Service was used in this report.

June 9 Robbery Q 9:49 p.m. on the 6700 block of Bernal Avenue Shoplifting Q 7:49 p.m. on the 1300 block of Stoneridge Mall Road DUI Q 5:46 p.m. at North Livermore Road and I-580 Burglary Q 7:44 a.m. on the 5500 block of Sunol Boulevard

June 8 Assault/battery Q 10:39 p.m. on the 3000 block of Bernal Avenue Drug violation Q 10:31 p.m. on the 1300 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Vandalism Q 7:43 p.m. on the 7700 block of Forsythia Court Theft from auto Q 7:09 a.m. on the 200 block of Junipero Street Q 8:52 a.m. on the 200 block of Mission Drive

Burglary Q 6:24 a.m. on the 7300 block of Johnson Drive

June 7 Drug violation Q 12:52 a.m. on the 5300 block of Hopyard Road Q 8:30 p.m. on the 11900 block of Dublin Canyon Road Q 11:01 p.m. on the 4500 block of Rosewood Drive Vandalism Q 11:03 a.m. on the 1100 block of Santa Rita Road Q 1:37 p.m. on the 4500 block of Lakewood Street Fraud Q 11:23 a.m. on the 1300 block of Valley Avenue Theft Q 9:46 a.m. on the 4600 block of Augustine Street Burglary Q 5:32 a.m. on the 4500 block of Rosewood Drive Q 7:54 a.m. on the 4700 block of Harrison Street DUI Q 12:12 a.m. at Pickens Lane and Santa Rita Road

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Marilyn Lee Athenour passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at the age of 90. She touched many lives with her gentle and caring spirit. She was an amazing mom, wife, grandma, aunt, neighbor, and friend. A native of Livermore, Marilyn graduated from Livermore High School in 1947, and maintained lifelong friendships with many of her high school friends. Shortly after graduating, she married Ralph Vargas. Their son Karl was born shortly thereafter. Heartbreakingly, Ralph was killed in a CHP motorcycle accident when Karl was two years old. Five years after losing Ralph, she reconnected with an old friend who had returned from the service – that friend was Robert Athenour of Sunol. They married shortly thereafter in 1957. They bought their first home together in Pleasanton and lived there for more than 60 years. Lots of great memories were made in that home! Marilyn loved young people and cherished her job as a teacher’s aide and health services liaison in the Pleasanton public schools. She believed each student had unique qualities, gifts and strengths, and she brought out the best in each of “her kids.” Marilyn enjoyed being a mom, grandma (to her grandchildren and her grand-dogs), painting with watercolors, drawing, singing in the choir, reading good books, and family vacations with her kids and grandkids. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Bob; her daughter, Anne Athenour Martin (Eric) of Pleasanton, son, Tom Athenour (Jill) of Evergreen, CO, and daughter in law, Laurinda Vargas of Oakdale. She leaves behind six grandchildren; Jenna Martin, Michael Martin, Daniel Athenour, Kate Athenour, Katherine Vargas and Lara Collingsworth (Jason), two great grandchildren, Kevin and Kiera Travis, and several nieces and nephews. Her son, Karl Michael Vargas of Oakdale, predeceased her last year. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Charlotte Culford, and her beloved sister, Joan Rien. A celebration of life service will be held at the Valley Community Church in Pleasanton, June 28 at 2:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Valley Humane Society or the Make A Wish Greater Bay Area organization. She will be loved and remembered forever in our hearts. PA I D

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2019 Alameda County Fair 18-day run of summer fun starts in Pleasanton By Jeremy Walsh

hallmark of summer in Pleasanton every year, the Alameda County Fair is celebrating Opening Day today with all sorts of familiar fan favorites taking over the fairgrounds — all that after one prominent “last ride.” The fair’s cattle drive, a kick-off event on opening Friday for the past two years, will usher in the start of the fair for the final time in 2019. A throwback to Pleasanton’s Old West origins, the cattle drive is expected to once again draw thousands of people to downtown this morning to watch as cowgirls and cowboys herd dozens of steer to and from the Alameda County Fairgrounds via Main Street. The hoofed procession will

rumble out of the Rose Avenue Gate around 10:30 a.m. today and then make its way through central downtown and back to the fairgrounds just as the first patrons are entering the carnival midway, exhibition halls and other popular attractions once fair gates open at 11 a.m. The annual fair offers a little something for everyone looking for an afternoon or evening of summer fun. Just ask Pleasanton Vice Mayor Karla Brown. “Pleasanton residents are fortunate to have the Alameda County Fair right here in our city, especially during the upcoming fair season,” Brown told the Weekly ahead of the 2019 fair’s opening. “My family and friends enjoy the

concert series, carnival rides and the displays of paintings, photographs, quilts and 4H projects,” she said. “The tiny baby pigs are always adorable. Let’s not forget the Cattle Drive, which has become one of my favorite events.” “For the past five years, I have loved going to the horse races at the fair. Admission is included with my fair ticket, so I invite some good friends, we dress up and with big fancy hats, then bet a few dollars on our favorite horses,” Brown added. Routinely ranked among the top 50 fairs in North America each year and as the seventh largest fair in California, the Alameda County Fair is Pleasanton’s trademark

The Big O Tires Concert Series is a popular draw to the Alameda County Fair each yea

summertime event. Aptly themed “I Spy Summer” this year, the annual showcase is running on 18 days between today and July 7 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) at the fairgrounds at Valley and Bernal avenues. The cattle drive marks the start of Western Weekend at the fair, with Wild West-themed attractions all over the schedule, highlighted by extreme rodeo shows today and Saturday. Other special events this weekend include horse racing all three days, Brew Fest on Saturday, Fiesta

a la Feria and Fiesta Del Charro on Sunday, and free admission for everyone today until 3 p.m., seniors until 5 p.m. today and dads on Father’s Day. The nightly musical performances get underway on the main stage tonight at 8 p.m. with funk/rock band WAR, known best for classic hits like “Low Rider,” “Spill the Wine” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” The Big O Tires Concert Series continues on Saturday with R&B/ pop singer Ashanti — “Foolish” and “Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)”

Clockwise from top left: The annual fair in Pleasanton offers a little something for everyone, including a log ride, action sports car shows, baby pig races, cultural dancers among performances across the ground watermelon eating contests. Page 12 • June 14, 2019 • Pleasanton Weekly

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r, offering nightly concerts for free with fair admission.

— and then Mexican accordionist/ singer and Grammy winner Ramon Ayala featuring Yolanda del Rio on Sunday. The concerts going forward feature acts across musical genres, performers like Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe, Trace Adkins, Shelia E., Aly & AJ, Gin Blossoms and BB King Blues Band, plus tribute groups covering Bruno Mars, KISS, Johnny Cash and Steely Dan. The concerts will run from 8-9:15 p.m. each night, with general seating free with fair admission and premium seating available for

purchase. Each concert will be followed by a fireworks show, including a Fireworks Spectacular on June 28. Again this year, the fair will not be hosting its once-popular Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular — which ended after 2017 amid safety, security and traffic concerns. The fair will run special shorter hours on Independence Day, stopping admission at 4 p.m. and closing at 8 p.m. Many other recognizable special events are back again this year, led by 15 days of live horse racing on

the nation’s oldest one-mile race track. Racing starts with three days on opening weekend and continues on June 20-23, June 27-30 and July 4-7. That includes the $50,000 Oak Tree Sprint Stakes on July 4 and the $100,000 Everett Nevin Stakes on July 6. The Cocktail Fest (with Hat Contest) is set for June 22 and Wine Fest (with Derby Dog Dash) is on June 29. The Red, White & Blues Festival is also scheduled for June 29. Esports tournaments come to the fair on June 22 and 29. And look for the Junior Livestock Auction on July 7. Also new this year are cultural festivals featuring live entertainment, attractions and other activities: Fiesta a la Feria this Sunday, Out at the Fair (LGBTQ pride) on June 22, Asian Pacific Celebration at the Fair on June 23 and Bollywood at the Fair on June 30. Monster trucks, demolition derby, extreme rodeo, freestyle motocross, the Arenacross Nationals, RV demolition derby and the K-9 Flying Dog Show are among the highlights set for this year in the Action Sports Arena. Another usual fan favorite — especially on those hot afternoons — are the indoor contest displays, from artworks and photographs to calligraphy and poetry to baked goods and jams to place-setting and floral arrangements and the always-popular collectibles exhibit. In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad, the Alameda County Central

COURTESY OF FAIR

Carnival rides appeal to young and old alike at the fair each summer.

Railroad Society has special exhibits and activities planned, including newly renovated model railroads. Education will also be the focus of STEAM events for youngsters set most days at the fair, including “Celebrate Creativity” this weekend, “Agriculture and Horticulture” next weekend, “LEGO Festival” on June 29 and “Robot Day” on June 30. And of course, the fair foods, animal displays, carnival games and rides will all be back — many familiar, plus some new ones. The cross-grounds gondola Sky Ride is returning, and new this year will be the Mega Flip, an extreme ride that thrusts riders high into the sky from four different swinging booms while simultaneously spinning and flipping. The fair will offer a variety of

discount days and promotions, plus fair officials have partnered with Wheels to offer the Wheels Fair Shuttle (Route 52) from the eastern Dublin-Pleasanton BART station to the fairgrounds — all day, every day, until closing (except Fourth of July). For all fair information, visit the 2019 Alameda County Fair website at annual.alamedacountyfair.com. Q

Fair Information Open dates: June 14 to July 7 (closed Mondays, Tuesdays) Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily (except July 4: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Gate admission: Adults (age 13-61) $15. Seniors (62+) and Kids (6-12) $10. Children under 6, free. General parking: $10.

Discount Days

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Country singer Trace Adkins.

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The Bay Area’s own Tommy Castro & The Painkillers.

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Shelia E., a national star with East Bay roots.

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Closing out the fair, Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe.

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ds, motocross tricks, monster trucks and

Tonight: WAR Saturday: Ashanti Sunday: Ramon Ayala featuring Yolanda del Rio Wednesday: Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye & Aaron Tippin Thursday: Earth to Mars (Bruno Mars tribute) Next Friday: Loverboy June 22: Aly & AJ June 23: Lifehouse June 26: Sheila E.

June 27: KISS Revisited (KISS tribute) June 28: Gin Blossoms June 29: BB King Blues Band featuring Michael Lee June 30: James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash July 3: Trace Adkins July 4: NO CONCERT July 5: Aja Vu (Steely Dan tribute) July 6: Tommy Castro & The Painkillers July 7: Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe

** Concerts run 8-9:15 p.m. nightly, followed by video & fireworks show (with special Fireworks Spectacular set June 28). General seating free with fair admission.

FriYAY FREE, today: Free admission until 3 p.m. for Opening Day Father’s Day, this Sunday: Free admission for dads, until 5 p.m. Kids Free Thursdays, June 20, June 27: Free admission for kids 12 and under, until 5 p.m. Boomers Free Fridays, Today, June 21, June 28, July 5: Free admission for ages 62 and older, until 5 p.m. First Responders Day, July 4: Free admission to first responders with valid ID, until 4 p.m. Military Appreciation: Free admission with valid military or veteran ID, all day every day. Fair Food Bite Thursdays, June 20, June 27: Food vendors offer samples for $2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pet Food Drive, June 19: Free admission and $1 rides (until 5 p.m.) for every donation of new, unopened pet food items. Benefits Valley Humane Society. Feed the Need Food Drive, June 26: Get one free admission and $1 rides (until 5 p.m.) for every donation of 4 nonperishable food items. Benefits Alameda County Community Food Bank. Clothing Drive for Foster Kids & $1 Rides, July 3: Get one free admission and $1 rides (until 5 p.m.) with every donation of one new child’s clothing item. Benefits foster children in the Bay Area.

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Tri Valley Life LIVERMORE AIRPORT WELCOMES NATIONAL FLY-IN

What’s happening around the Valley in music, theater, art, movies and more

PILOTS AND PUBLIC TO CELEBRATE AVIATION — AND ENJOY A DRONE SHOW

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI

he skies will brighten next weekend when the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association holds one of its 2019 national fly-ins next Friday and Saturday at the Livermore Municipal Airport. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime event for Livermore — airports all over the country bid to host the AOPA fly-ins,” said Pete Sandhu of 5 Rivers Aviation, which runs private terminal and hangar operations at the airport. “There are going to be thousands and thousands of pilots — we’re going to be saturated with aircraft and automobiles.” Some of the pilots set up camp right next to their airplanes. “We’ve been grooming the airfield over the last few weeks to make new parking spaces,” Sandhu said, “and a lot of undeveloped land near the airport has been graded so we can bring aircraft across it.” “There has been a large-scale battle with the gophers to try to make it flat enough,” he added with a laugh. The event is open to the public next Friday and Saturday (June 21-22). “Both days have free exhibits and seminars, with premium seminars more geared toward aviators,” Sandhu said. “Most of the stuff the public is interested in is free and family friendly.” Both days kick off with a pancake breakfast from 8-9 a.m., then free seminars take place and the exhibit hall opens. Lunch trucks will be on site from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. “There will be a big barbecue Friday night and live music, and

an airplane short-takeoff-and-landing demonstration that’s really fun to watch,” Sandhu said. “We set up grandstands really close to the landing.” A Drone Aerial Light Show produced by the Great Lakes Drone Co. is scheduled for 9-9:30 p.m. “They make all kinds of cool designs in the sky,” Sandhu said. “Not many people ever have the opportunity to see a drone show. Only two companies in the United States are allowed to do drone shows.” The airport’s annual open house last October drew huge crowds, and Sandhu thinks this event will draw more. “We had 11,000 people come to our open house, and that weekend we competed with the Blue Angels and it was just our own aircraft and a local neighborhood airshow,” he said. “This is a huge nationally marketed aviation event.” He said they learned in October about handling traffic for such large events, and organizers are working with Caltrans to manage the flow on Interstate 580, including signage. “It will be much smoother coming in and out. We’re opening up a lot of airport property for additional parking, and we will have shuttles to help everybody parking in the more distant lots,” Sandhu said. AOPA fly-ins are also a chance for pilots to explore different areas of the country, which is why it takes place next Friday and Saturday — to leave Sunday for enjoying the area. “We always promote the location as a destination,” Sandhu said. “There was one in Missoula last

AOPA

This year’s first Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association fly-in took place at Frederick Municipal Airport in Maryland. The second fly-in is next week in Livermore.

year on Father’s Day, and I brought my son and we booked a fly fishing excursion on the river.” Visitors to Livermore can partake in the wineries, the shopping outlets and everything else the TriValley offers. Sandhu said pilots make good guests for the wineries, noting that they don’t have to ship home any wine they purchase. This year’s fly-ins are special because the AOPA is celebrating the 80th year since its founding in 1939 to connect pilots across the country. The first 2019 fly-in and 80th anniversary celebration was May 10-11 at Frederick Municipal Airport in Md., and the next one is Sept. 13 in Tullahoma, Tenn. A U.S. Senate resolution was passed last month to commemorate the anniversary. “For eight decades, AOPA has

been a leading advocate in the aviation community, educating the public and members of congress about the many important issues facing our nation’s general aviation pilots,” said Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), who led the resolution with Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) The Livermore Fly-In is free, but attendees are asked to register in advance for planning purposes on the AOPA website, via https:// bit.ly/2Xz5u7o. The site also has a schedule of events, and meals can be purchased in advance with discounts.

Drone show Like electric candles on the birthday cake to celebrate the 80th year for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, a fleet of no

fewer than 80 drones will put on a spectacular show at the Livermore Fly-In. The Great Lakes Drone Co., producers using customized drones and specialized software to control the aerial display, will provide this festive aeronautical alternative to fireworks. The Michigan company was among the first to earn FAA waivers to create light shows with dozens of drones flying in digitally choreographed formations. “Drones are ever-evolving and really becoming a valuable piece of our aviation ecosystem with technology to help advance several industries,” AOPA senior director Kat Swain said. “It’s an exciting time to partner with Great Lakes Drone Co. and have them bring the latest in drone entertainment and light shows to our events.” Q

Songs of Elton John, Billy Joel

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Broadway “piano man” Kyle Martin brings his high-energy tribute to the music of legendary performers Elton John and Billy Joel at the Firehouse Arts Center at 8 p.m. next Saturday (June 22). The show includes classic hits “Uptown Girl,” “Tiny Dancer,” “New York State of Mind,” “Philadelphia Freedom” and many more. Performed in intimate cabaret concert style, this show is part of the Firehouse Cabaret Series. Tickets are $22-$32. Go to www.ﬁrehousearts.org, call 931-4848, or purchase at the theater box ofﬁce, 4444 Railroad Ave. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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Looking for art? Artists holding open studios next two weekends BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI

Artist studios in the East Bay began holding open houses last weekend for art lovers to explore, and this weekend starts the turn for cities on the Interstate 680 corridor. East Bay Open Studios, an annual event for more than 40 years, includes more than 70 artists in 16 East Bay cities including Pleasanton, Livermore, Fremont,

Walnut Creek, Pinole, El Sobrante, Richmond, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont, Alameda, Hayward, Concord and Pacheco. The public is invited for three weekends to visit artists working in visual mediums including, but not limited to, drawing, print making, fiber art, photography, digital art, mixed media, ceramics, painting, wood working, jewelry, installation

art, illustration, sculpture, collage and more. The free event kicked off June 1 with a preview exhibition, then during Weekend 1 artists in bayside cities held open houses. Studios will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. this weekend (June 15-16) and next weekend (June 22-23). A list of participating artists and a guidebook to download are at www.eastbayopenstudios.com, which includes a description of the works and price ranges. In Pleasanton, open houses during Weekend 3 (June 22-23) will include Leta Eydelberg, who paints

Women singers! Check out the chorus Potential a cappella members are invited to join in rehearsal BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI

Calling all Tri-Valley women who like to join with others to sing a cappella. Harmony Fusion Chorus, a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s barbershop show chorus, will host a special open rehearsal night to welcome new singers, from 7-9:30 p.m. on June 24 at the Hill and Valley Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club in Hayward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for women who love to sing and are interested in performing, competing and improving their vocal skills,â&#x20AC;? membership chairwoman Jenny Gurney

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have a good ear for music, we want you. The ability to read music is not required.â&#x20AC;? Harmony Fusion Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is open to female singers as young as high school age. It meets from 7-10 p.m. Monday nights. Guests are always welcome, but the June 24 session is set aside as a special open rehearsal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of our members also sing in choruses at their place of worship or at other organizations in their communities, while others sang in a high school or college

chorus,â&#x20AC;? Gurney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We welcome all singers with choral experience to the guest night to find out if HFC is a good fit for them. We are eager to share the sisterhood of Harmony Fusion Chorus with our guests.â&#x20AC;? At this special interactive rehearsal, after a meet-and-greet, guests will join members on the risers to experience the joy of â&#x20AC;&#x153;ringing chordsâ&#x20AC;? together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Music education in barbershop singing is the mission of Sweet Adelines,â&#x20AC;? Gurney explained, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and our director, Barb Vander Putten,

watercolors of magical and fleeting moments; Maryann Kot, an illustrator with a love of nature; and Jan Loomis, a diverse abstract artist offering 2-D paints and whimsical 3-D needle felting. The Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 Eighth St. in Livermore, will feature five local artists â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Linda Ryan, Judy Rice, Barbara Stanton, Amy Greenberg and James Bonacci â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and will have live jazz and light refreshments next weekend. It will have a special exhibit by artist Oneida Stowe, who is also an educator and taught at Las Positas College for 15 years. Q

Bothwell exhibit will feature Livermore artist Oneida Stowe.

takes that to heart.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We perform at events throughout the East Bay as well as competing annually in our SAI region which includes Hawaii, Northern California, Southern Oregon and Nevada,â&#x20AC;? she continued â&#x20AC;&#x153;In addition to the joy of singing in our sisterhood, members learn proper vocal technique for ensemble singing from our director and coaches.â&#x20AC;? Membership includes access to weekend workshops in vocal techniques, singing in a quartet, learning to direct, and aspects of performing. Vander Putten has directed Harmony Fusion Chorus since March 2006, and under her direction the

chorus has won medals at the annual Sweet Adelines International regional contests. Harmony Fusion has also been recognized for its high member retention rate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are extremely proud of the award,â&#x20AC;? Gurney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are the first and only chorus to receive the award three times We believe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our welcoming and supportive culture, and of course, our fabulous director Barb.â&#x20AC;? The Hill and Valley Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club is located at 1808 B St. in Hayward. For more information about the open rehearsal night, contact Gurney at 200-1191. General information about the Harmony Fusion Chorus is at www. isingharmony.com. Q

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Space films at Bankhead Family Fun Film Series returns for second year The Family Fun Film Series returns for the second year to the Bankhead Theater with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer in Space,â&#x20AC;? three films that reflect the human fascination with space and honor the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing. The Bankhead has a newly installed wide screen, which extends the width and height of the stage with the curtain open, roughly twice the size of the prior screen. In addition, a special free art exhibit titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man on the Moonâ&#x20AC;? will be on display beginning July 10 in the Bankhead Gallery featuring

stunning NASA photos. Tickets for the films are $5 each for all ages. Popcorn, beverages and space-themed snacks will be available for sale in concessions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer in Spaceâ&#x20AC;? kicks off at 7 p.m. next Wednesday (June 19) with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan,â&#x20AC;? the second feature film based on the popular 1960s television show and the crew of the Starship Enterprise. On July 10, the iconic phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;Houston, we have a problemâ&#x20AC;? will come to life in the Ron Howard film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apollo 13,â&#x20AC;? which captures

the fraught and frightening moments of the 1970 lunar mission. It stars Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon. The final film of the summer, on Aug. 7, is â&#x20AC;&#x153;WALL-E,â&#x20AC;? in which dedicated robot WALL-E becomes captivated by EVE, a robot in search of planetary life, for a charming Pixar adventure. The first two films are rated PG, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;WALL-Eâ&#x20AC;? is rated G. The film series is presented by the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center. Q â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dolores Fox Ciardelli

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LETTERS Livermore to BART Livermore voters, your voice was heard; BART belongs along the freeway, not downtown. First station at Isabel, not at Junction Avenue School. A Greenville station (for ACE and Altamont Pass transfers). Your rapid transit tie to the greater Bay Area may not be double-track BART. Looks like it will be single-track Valley Link. Not a one-seat ride, but no problem with a cross-platform transfer like

Antioch has for eBART. When planners sought BART near downtown (2B), over 8,400 of you signed a petition seeking BART along the freeway — per a Livermore City Council vote in 1986. The planners persisted, until your petition qualified for the 2011 ballot. 2B was not to be! BART’s EIR to reach Isabel included $656 million for yard, shop and cars that were not needed; it rejected future extension to Greenville. Since the board lacked enough time to amend the EIR before AB 758 took their funding away, they rejected it as too costly. Here’s wishing Valley Link

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success in expediting their project. Until it opens (2025?), a frequent freeway shuttle bus would be great. —Robert S. Allen, BART director 1974-88

Thanks Pleasanton Weekly! The Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club extends a heartfelt thank you to the editor and staff of the Pleasanton Weekly for the generous coverage provided our nonprofit club this past year. Pleasanton Weekly’s willingness to include club articles in your popular newspaper provided us assurance the public was aware

of our organization. Members of the community could then, if so inclined, take advantage of our special events, visit a meeting to hear a particular speaker, or join us to learn more about gardening and support our public service projects. Your articles must have been read, as this year we have had a “bumper crop” of new members. The success of our community service projects, such as Pleasanton’s Sensory Garden, Livermore’s Hansen Park Rose Garden, Camp Arroyo’s Children’s Organic Garden, Eden Garden, Penny Pines Plantations, Plant Sale, Seed Share and Arbor Day, all depend on

public awareness made possible by your excellent press coverage. We believe our meetings and projects are important to the populations they serve. They educate young and old on the positive contribution of trees and plants to environmental health, the need to include healthy fruits and vegetables in our diets, and, importantly, the role of plants in civic beautification. On behalf of the entire 200 members of the club, our enthusiastic and sincere thank you for your continued, strong support. —Lois Barber and Dolores Bengtson, club presidents

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Removing ADs in reorganization is latest blow to high school sports

The Pleasanton Fairway Ladies Golf Club raffled a quilt made by club member Geri Joyce to benefit the First Tee of the Tri-Valley. Here, Joyce (center) presents the raffle proceeds, a $1,000 check, to First Tee interim executive director John Dormann and program director Jill Womble.

Restructured positions could harm other programs too As the last couple weeks brought an end to another school year, unbeknownst to most, it also brought more of the systematic dismantling of high school sports, at least in Pleasanton. I have been a believer that high school sports have been on a target list for some since the school district stopped funding the athletic programs at local high schools. And while the financial aspects are something I will address next week, I will go to what I consider the wrong decision regarding the athletic directors at Amador Valley and Foothill. The heart of any athletic program at a high school is the athletic director and the athletic secretary. They are the boots on the ground, tasked with arguably the most thankless jobs in the school. There isn’t a day that goes by where they are not dealing with parents complaining about something. It is always their fault if something goes wrong — as no athlete or their parents have ever done anything wrong. It’s a brutally tough job, but one done at both high schools with a passion toward the student-athletes. The athletic director is almost always seen at school sporting events working in some capacity. That makes for long days as they are at the school before the school day starts, and if it’s a night game, it might be 10 p.m. before they leave. Dusty Collins at Foothill and Lou Cesario at Amador were big cheerleaders for the respective schools, supporting the programs without fail. They bust their rear ends to make their respective programs successful. And now both are former athletic directors. Both received letters from the Pleasanton Unified School District telling them their services were no longer needed at the end of the school year. In more questionable wisdom from the school district — and trust me, the wisdom is questionable — the position of athletic director has been reorganized. For starters, the position is now called “coordinator 1, high school operations.” In addition, the position requires the “coordinator” to have a clear valid California administrative credential or be currently enrolled or willing to enroll in a California administrative credentialing program.

Also, there are increased job responsibility. As you work your way through the performance responsibilities, there is mention of “supporting ASB program, including monitoring budget and documentation for all program activities.” That relates to the student leadership programs at the schools. The following responsibility is “supports extra-curricular Visual and Performing Arts programs, including budget and documentation for all program activities.” Think band and drama performances. Now you are taking an already overworked athletic director and adding more work as they are tasked with such programs as leadership and band at their schools. My first thought was, good luck finding a quality person to apply for this job. And that thought has stuck with me. It’s hard enough to find a person to handle the AD job and do it right and efficiently. Now you’re seeing the responsibilities increased and spreading out further than just the successful operation of two highly respected and successful athletic departments. It’s not just unfair to the athletic

departments, but also to the band and leadership departments. Both are strong organizations and deserve their own supervision from someone that understands the dynamics of their respective programs. The odds now favor getting someone into the spot who is not able to commit to each program with the efficiency they need and deserve. The dynamics of high school sports continue to change, and change for the worst. The task of dealing with the finances alone grows each year, so getting rid of experienced people who know the issues at hand is not a well thought-out plan and not realistic. In the end, it’s another nail in the high school sports coffin. We need to keep people who care in the positions, not chase them out. I am the first one to hope I am wrong, but sadly I see the demise of high school sports as very real, and the school district is not helping. Q Editor’s note: Dennis Miller is a contributing sports writer for the Pleasanton Weekly. To contact Miller or submit local high school sports scores, game highlights and photographs for his weekly Pleasanton Preps column, email him at acesmag@aol.com.

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TRI-VALLEY WRITERS JUNE 15 MEETING Author Nina Schuyler will discuss “How to Write Stunning Sentences” at 2 p.m., on Saturday, June 15 at Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Road. Check-in is at 1:30 p.m. Cost for CWC adult members is $14; adult non-members, $18. Send an e-mail to reservations@ trivalleywriters.org to register.

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Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. Signature of Registrant: Christina Gaidos, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on April 29, 2019 (Pleasanton Weekly, May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2019).

995 Fictitious Name Statement Ballet Roots Dance Company FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 558883 The following persons doing business as: Ballet Roots Dance Company, 39 California Ave., Suite 110, Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owners: Talia Fallis; Tenaya Fallis; Tatiana Fallis, 576 Briarwood Ct., Livermore, CA 94551. This business is conducted by Talia Fallis; Tenaya Fallis; Tatiana Fallis, a General Partnership. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business names listed herein May 8, 2019. Signature of Registrant: Talia Fallis, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 8, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2019). Caldwell Compliance FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 559296 The following person doing business as: Caldwell Compliance, 3806 Muirwood Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner: Caldwell Consulting, Inc., 3806 Muirwood Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted by Caldwell Consulting, Inc., a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name listed herein Feb. 12, 2013. Signature of Registrant: Karen Caldwell, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 17, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 2019). Natural Glow Skincare FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 558553 The following person(s) doing business as: Natural Glow Skincare, 4317 1st Street, Suite #215, Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Christina Gaidos, 4422 2nd Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566. This business is conducted by Christina Gaidos, an Individual.

The Board Room Pleasanton FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 558780 The following person(s) doing business as: The Board Room Pleasanton, 1920 Brooktree Way, Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Denise Ashtiani, 1920 Brooktree Way, Pleasanton, CA 94566. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. Signature of Registrant, Denise Ashtiani, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 6, 2019 (Pleasanton Weekly, May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2019). MSICD Consultant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 559514 The following person doing business as: MSICD Consultant, 3879 Picard Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94588, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner: Manish Shrivastava, 3879 Picard Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted by Manish Shrivastava, an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name listed herein. Signature of Registrant: Manish Shrivastava, owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 23, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2019). Little Stanford FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 559096 The following person doing business as: Little Stanford, 5630 Black Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner: Farishta Qadar, 5630 Black Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566. This business is conducted by Farishta Qadar, an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name listed herein. Signature of Registrant: Farishta Qadar, owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 13, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2019).

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF THE TRI-VALLEY The American Cancer Society of the Tri-Valley Relay for Life will begin at 9 a.m. on June 22 at Granada High School, 400 Wall St., Livermore. There will be a one mile fun run for kids. We need volunteers to help run the event. Go to signupgenius. com/go/20f0549afa62eabfc1-relay for more information. Volunteer questions? Please contact Ken Mano at kenmano@comcast.net or call 846-4381.

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OPENING BAY AREA PARKS: OUTDOOR TREASURES California Art Club Bay Area Parks, Outdoor Treasures on exhibit from June 14 to July 20. The Opening Reception is from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, in the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave.

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THE DROPSTICKS The Dropsticks are bringing classic rock to Concert in the Park at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 14 at Delucchi Park on First Street. EVAN THOMAS BLUES REVUE Evan Thomas Blues Revue is bringing funky, sizzling and soulful blues to Concert in the Park at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 21 at Delucchi Park on First Street.

Native Sun Gardens FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 559638 The following person(s) doing business as: Native Sun Gardens, 2301 San Antonio Ave., #4, Alameda, CA 94501, County of Alameda is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joshua Burman Thayer, 2301 San Antonio Ave., #4, Alameda, CA 94501. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. Signature of Registrant: Joshua Burman Thayer, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 28, 2019 (Pleasanton Weekly, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019). 110 Shabu Shabu FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 559567 The following person(s) doing business as: 110 Shabu Shabu, 4288 Dublin Blvd., Suite 110, Dublin, CA 94568, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Everbright Harvest Group, LLC, 4288 Dublin Blvd., Suite 218, Dublin, CA 94568. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. Signature of Registrant, Eric Yuen, Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 23, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019). Yuen Accounting FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 559568 The following person(s) doing business as: Yuen Accounting, 4288 Dublin Blvd., Suite 212, Dublin, CA 94568, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Yuen & Miao, LLC, 4288 Dublin Blvd., Suite 212, Dublin, CA 94568. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. Signature of Registrant: Eric Yuen, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 23, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019). It’s All About Dancing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 559203 The following person(s) doing business as: It’s All About Dancing, 531 Carrick Ct., Hayward, CA 94542, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Maryna

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PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL The Pleasanton City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (June 18) in the council chamber at the Pleasanton Civic Center, 200 Old Bernal Ave. ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE MEETING At 7:30 a.m., on the third Thursday of the month in the Remillard Conference Room, 3333 Busch Road. The committee meets to promote Pleasanton for its competitive advantages as highlighted in our Pleasanton Economic Assets Report.

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PET OF THE WEEK Hello Halli Halli, an 8-year-old domestic short-hair, has soothing purrs and loves affection, especially pets across the head and back. She was recently voted “Best Eyes” in the Cat Class of 2019 at East Bay SPCA in Dublin (4651 Gleason Drive). In honor of Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, adoption fees are waived for all cat graduates (ages 6 months and up) from June 1-30. For more information, visit www.eastbayspca.org. EAST BAY SPCA

Agayeva, 4847 Hopyard Rd., #4214, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted by Maryna Agayeva, an Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein 2013. Signature of Registrant: Maryna Agayeva, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 15, 2019 (Pleasanton Weekly, June 7, 14, 21, 28 2019). Lincoln Square Liquors FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 560023 The following person(s) doing business as: Lincoln Square Liquors, 4100 Redwood Road, Suite 17, Oakland, CA 94619, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Hung Nguyen; Thanh Nguyen; Anhhang Dham, 9762 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA 94583. This business is conducted by Hung Nguyen; Thanh Nguyen; Anhhang Dham, a General Partnership. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name listed herein Sept. 2, 2008. Signature of Registrant: Hung Nguyen, General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on June 7, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2019). P-Town Next Baller FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 559119 The following person doing business as: P-Town Next Baller, 3863 Vine St., Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner: Nilo Bartolome, 3863 Vine St., Pleasanton, CA 94566. This business is conducted by Nilo Bartolome, an Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name listed herein March 1, 2019. Signature of Registrant: Nilo Bartolome, Founder. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 14, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 2019). Frank’s Barber Salon FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 559269 The following person doing business as: Frank’s Barber Salon, 555 Peters Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner: Frank E. Moreno, 1568 Oxsen St., Pleasanton, CA 94566. This business is conducted by Frank E. Moreno, an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious

business name listed herein. Signature of Registrant: Frank E. Moreno. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on May 16, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, June 14, 21, 28 and July 5, 2019). G and L Trading FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 559739 The following person(s) doing business as: G and L Trading, 4348 Fairland Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): George Luong, 4348 Fairland Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588; Xinshuang Long, 354 Columbus Ave. #320, San Francisco, CA 94133. Signature of Registrant: George Luong, Owner. This business is conducted by George Luong; Xinshuang Long, a General Partnership. 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 May 30, 2019. (Pleasanton Weekly, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019).

997 All Other Legals ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA Case No.: HG19019614 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Hyunyoung Hong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Young Chae to Julius Young & Judith Chae to Judith Young. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: July 12, 2019, 11:00 a.m., Dept.: 17 of the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: PLEASANTON WEEKLY. Date: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 2019. Wynne S. Carvill JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

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Perched atop an elevated 1/3 acre lot that is almost all flat while backing to open space blanketed with majestic oaks, you can enjoy privacy, views, and large outdoor living spaces. This flowing floorplan lends a formal, comfortable, open feel that streams tons of natural light. As you would expect, the heart of this home is the custom designed kitchen and family room that is sure to be a favorite gathering space.

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Gina Piper 750 Sunny Brook Way – Pleasanton – $2,199,000 Gorgeous and impeccably maintained 5 bedroom home in the prestigious Bridle Creek neighborhood. Featuring an open and bright floor plan with a bedroom and full bathroom downstairs. The spacious kitchen overlooks the family room and includes granite counters, stainless appliances, a professional style gas range, built-in fridge and a large island with seating. Excellent commute location with quick & easy access to highway 680 & the ACE Train station.

Gina Piper 4540 Muirwood Drive – Pleasanton – $1,070,000 Lovely east facing 4-bedroom home nestled in Pleasanton’s popular Highland Oaks neighborhood. Located across the street from Muirwood Community Park, which includes tennis courts, a basketball court and a fenced dog park. It is also within walking distance to the HOA pool and clubhouse facilities and the high-ranking elementary school and high schools. Enjoy easy access to highways 580 & 680 and ride your bike to anywhere in Pleasanton.

Michelle Seabrook 4968 Winchester Place – Newark – $999,988

This beautiful home has spacious living on the 1st floor. Upstairs, a huge Bonus-Flex Room with 1/2 bath awaits you. The chef’s kitchen has stainless appliances including double ovens. It opens to the cozy family room that has an Andersen sliding patio door. Other great features include: Hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, dual pane windows, central A/C, & ceiling fans. Location, Location, Location! Located conveniently nearby I-880, HWY 84 and Dumbarton Bridge.

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Rosie Yandell 6301 E Castro Valley Blvd – Castro Valley – $998,000 A little bit of “country” awaits you at this .51-acre property with amazing views! Huge living room with vaulted ceiling and an amazing electric fireplace! Updated kitchen with spacious eating area & loads of cabinets. Dual Heat & Air systems. Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths upstairs and an extremely large bedroom (rec room) downstairs with its own bath. You will benefit from the utility costs with OWNED solar!

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7434 Stonedale Drive – Pleasanton – $988,000

15541 Oceanside Way – San Leandro – $799,000

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This gorgeous executive home in a highly desirable west side area of Pleasanton. Newly remodeled with high end appliances, flooring, state of the art temperature-controlled fireplace, custom gourmet kitchen, stainless upgraded appliances, gleaming quartz counters, wet bar and remodeled bathrooms. Must see this gorgeous home! Close to shopping, BART and award-winning schools. It is amazing!

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom with beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the lower level. Kitchen features granite counters with colorful blacksplash including stainless refrigerator. Lovely master bedroom with en suite bath with separate soaking tub and shower. Sunny breakfast area plus formal dining area. Located nearby miles of biking, hiking and walking trails located next to protected marshland.

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Can a Buyer Cancel after All Contingencies Removed Q: Doug, we just sold our home recently in Pleasanton. We did everything right – we got pre-sale inspections, ﬁlled out all of our disclosures, and provided potential buyers with all of the information they need to write an offer. We accepted an all cash offer with no contingencies, but the next day the buyer cancelled the sale before they put their deposit into escrow. Can they do that? Melinda in Pleasanton

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Elegant home with 5 BR, 5 BTHS + bonus rm, and expansive .55 Acre lot on a private driveway Offered at $2,395,000

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A: Melinda, I’m sure that was unwelcome news. Very disappointing to be sure. Can they cancel the contract? Sure. The better question is what remedies do you have as a seller. Unfortunately, since they did not put the good faith deposit into escrow, there are no funds to secure the offer. IF their deposit was in escrow, you would be in a stronger position, and may have been able to make a claim or negotiate for part or all of the buyer’s deposit, depending on the circumstances. But since there is no deposit, you have limited practical options to enforce the contract. You may be able to take action against them on the basis of bad faith, but it would likely be expensive and a fairly long process. It is likely not practical for most sellers who want to get on with getting their home sold. In general the only remedy a buyer has to cancel a contract after they …

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