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Pleasanton City Manager Nel-son Fialho had more than 140 applicants for two high-

level staff positions he posted, but in the end he only had to walk through the Civic Center complex to make his final selections.

Brian Dolan, Community Devel-opment director in charge of the planning department for the past seven years, has been promoted to assistant city manager, succeeding Steve Bocian, who will retire on March 27.

Also, Debra Gill, the city’s Human Resources manager since January 2011, has been promoted to the new position of director of Human Resources and Labor Rela-tions, effective March 2, replacing Julie Yuan-Miu, also an assistant city manager, who will retire today. In the moves, the city’s second as-sistant city manager position has been eliminated.

Dolan, who joined the Pleasan-ton staff from Vallejo where he was the director of development services, has led every recent major land-use planning effort in Pleasanton, includ-ing completion of the city’s General Plan Update, certified Housing Ele-ment Updates, growth management policies and Hacienda development guidelines. He also handled plan-ning reviews of all major residential and commercial developments dur-ing the last seven years. These have included Staples Ranch, Pleasanton Gateway, and the Workday and Clo-rox corporate campuses.

In his new role, Dolan will con-tinue to be closely aligned with the activities of the Community Devel-opment Department, while also tak-ing on management of the city’s affordable housing program, refuse and recycling services, capital im-provement program and City Clerk operations. He will handle special projects as well, such as the pending development of Bernal Park Phase II, Rotary Park, Staples Ranch planning and implementation, Alviso Adobe Strategic Plan, Lions Wayside/Deluc-chi Park Master Plan implementation

and the new Civic Center/Library Master Planning process. “Brian is the right person, at the right moment, to fulfill the basic and emerging needs of the city in partnership with the executive team and myself as we enter a peri-od of organizational transition and economic recovery,” Fialho said. Bocian has been the assistant city manager since April 1988. Prior to that time, he worked with the cities of Arcadia and Hayward. He and his family have resided in Pleasan-ton since 1988. As director of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Gill will lead the city’s internal human resources and labor relations department. Fi-alho said her ability to think critically and creatively and her strong interest in organizational training and devel-opment set her apart from other can-didates. Over the past 15 years with the city, she has embraced her field serving on numerous regional and statewide organizations including the Employee Relations Department of the League of California Cities, Presi-dent of the NORCAL HR Director’s Group, and currently serves on the planning committee of the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association. This new position, in-lieu of a second assistant city manager posi-tion, will enable Gill and her team to focus on strengthening organi-zational matters, including posi-tive labor-management strategies, succession planning, training and development, internal communica-tion and enhanced interdepartmen-tal cooperation. Gill will also serve as the city’s chief spokesperson during labor negotiations. Yuan-Miu, who is retiring, joined the city of Pleasanton in 2007 from Tracy, where she also served as assistant city manager. During periods of labor negotiations, she served as the chief negotiator on behalf of the city, and most recently handled the agreement between the city and the union represent-ing firefighters in the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department.

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The Rotary Club of Pleas-anton is set to hold a “Prime Pickin’s Multi-Household Ga-rage Sale” event next weekend in support of its annual Wheel-chair Project, through which the club sends wheelchairs to in-need disabled and elderly people abroad. The fundraiser sale is set for next Saturday (Feb. 28) from 8 a.m. to noon in the Amador Valley High School parking lot at 1155 Santa Rita Road. Should rain occur, the event will be moved to the school’s parking structure, according to organiz-ers. For those wanting to par-ticipate or donate goods, con-tact Tony Chen via email at [email protected].

A little Dr. Seuss The Pleasanton Public Library is hosting an early birthday cel-ebration of children’s author Dr. Seuss this Saturday (Feb. 21) with a special presentation by Bob Kann, a storyteller and ma-gician who holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. “The Amazing Tales of Dr. Seuss” event will include anec-dotes about Dr. Seuss’ life and descriptions about how his tales originated. For example, it took Dr. Seuss nine months of failed efforts before stumbling upon the two rhyming words that launched “The Cat in the Hat,” according to library reps. Author Theodor Geisel, who rose to fame using the pen name Dr. Seuss, died in 1991 at the age of 87. His birthday is March 2. The free, 30-minute presenta-tion Saturday is set to begin at 2 p.m. and is best suited for children 5 years old or older, organizers said. For more infor-mation, visit www.cityofpleas-antonca.gov or call 931-3400, ext. 3.

“Taking on Iran” Congregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton is set to host a pre-sentation by Abraham Sofaer, se-nior fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Sofaer will focus on the topic, “What to Do About Iran.” In his book “Taking on Iran,” he proposes an alternative to the current strategies of diplomacy and economic sanctions. Sofaer served as legal adviser to the U.S. State Department from 1985 to 1990, responsible for U.S.-Iran negotiations. Doors open for the presenta-tion at 7 p.m. Congregation Beth Emek is located at 3400 Nevada Court in Pleasanton For more information, contact [email protected].

DIGEST

BY JEB BING

In his annual “State of the City” report this week, Mayor Jerry Thorne said 2014 was a very

good year for Pleasanton, a year of planning, with the prospects for this year even better as those plans are put into place. These include major apartment projects, millions of dollars in new business developments and a new Asian-focused retail center on Sta-ples Ranch. Thorne presented his 30-minute report at a sold-out luncheon spon-sored by the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce at the DoubleTree by

Hilton Hotel. “Last year was a very good year for Pleasanton, with our city receiv-ing several notable accolades from national publications,” Thorne said. “Money magazine ranked Pleasanton No. 31 on its list of Best Places to Live, citing our city’s pub-lic safety, local economy, the hous-ing market, healthcare and schools as among the country’s best. We also No. 9 on the magazine’s list of Top Earning Towns, with a median family income of $144,132.” In addition, Thorne said Pleas-anton was ranked No. 4 on the website 24/7, Wall Street’s List of

America’s 50 Best Cities to Live as profiled in USA Today, and among the Top 20 Best Cities for Young Families in Northern California by the consumer/finance website Nerdwallet.com. “Interestingly,” Thorne noted, the website datingadvice.com ranked Pleasanton No. 14 on its list of the 15 Best Small Cities for Singles. “So, not only do we appeal to young families,” Thorne said, “we offer opportunities for single peo-ple to find Mr. or Ms. Pleasant-

Mayor reports 2014 a very good year for Pleasanton

2015 will be even better, Thorne says in ‘State of the City’ address

Growth management

ordinance approved

New city regulation caps housing permits at

235 a year

The Pleasanton City Council ap-proved unanimously and without comment Tuesday night a new growth management ordinance that will slow down residential building in the future. Capping new housing units at 235 a year, the new ordinance is written to meet the state’s ongoing Regional Housing Needs Allocation, yet keep the city’s residential build-ing floodgates reasonably closed. Building won’t stop for now. An Alameda County Superior Court order, favoring a lawsuit filed in 2008 by affordable housing coali-tion Urban Habitat against a 29,000-unit housing cap Pleasanton voters passed in 1996, along with support-ive state mandates, means that work will continue on major apartment projects already approved. Two are already under construction on West Las Positas Boulevard and in Haci-enda, with more to follow. But that will be it. The new growth management measure lim-its new housing while also giving city staff and the council wiggle room to approve individual re-quests for up to 10 new homes each year and flexibility to allocate the allowable annual number to ac-commodate low-income housing. It also changes the method of tracking housing unit allocations from the time building permits are issued to back when the develop-ment plan is actually approved, ending a process that was at times

See GROWTH on Page 7

BY AMANDA AGUILAR The Pleasanton Police Depart-ment this week announced its 2014 “Officer of the Year” and “Professional Staff Member of the Year” recipients, a part of the de-partment’s longstanding annual recognition program for superior performance. School resource officer Ryan Dawson received “Officer of the Year,” and support services man-ager Margaret Mary Goulart was named “Professional Staff Mem-ber of the Year.” Employees throughout the police department were able to nominate their peers and co-workers for outstanding contri-butions throughout the year. All the nominations were reviewed by a committee, with the final selection made by police chief Dave Spiller. As a school resource officer (SRO), Dawson is responsible for servicing three high schools and three middle schools. He was the sole SRO for a majority of the year. According to Lt. Jeff Bretzing, Dawson’s typical day is non-stop, from beginning to end, with calls for service and other school-re-lated requests. “His cell phone is constant-ly ringing with questions that typically sound something like, ‘Ryan, can I run something by you’,” Bretzing added. “These questions quite often lead to alle-gations of abuse or other criminal cases, which Ryan would fully investigate.” Bretzing said, “Despite his workload and call volume, Ryan never says ‘no’ and goes the extra mile to serve.”

Goulart has served the Pleas-anton community for almost 26 years, as both a dispatcher and 18 years as the support services manager. She is responsible for the over-all management and direction of the department’s Support Ser-vices Unit, which includes four public safety dispatch supervi-sors, numerous dispatchers and records clerks.

“Given the complexity of this unit and the number of staff members, she continues to per-form at the highest level and pro-vides outstanding service to the department and the community,” Bretzing said. He added that customer ser-vice is critical to Goulart, as seen by the consistently high stan-dards she sets for responsiveness to the community.

Police department announces 2014 employee awards

Honors given to school resource officer, support services manager

COURTESY OF PLEASANTON PD

School resource officer Ryan Dawson received the 2014 “Officer of the Year” award and support services manager Margaret Mary Goulart was named 2014 “Professional Staff Member of the Year.”

JEB BING

Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne at his “State of the City” presentation.See STATE OF CITY on Page 6


(on) at the many events we have, such as First Wednesday, Farmers Market and Friday Concerts in the Park.”

He said that among the reasons why Pleasanton is gaining national accolades are the city’s excellent schools, diverse housing oppor-tunities, a good job market and quality of life.

Schools

Pleasanton is fortunate to have an excellent school administration, talented teachers and an engaged community partnering together for the benefit of its students, Thorne said.

In addition, Las Positas College partners with the school district to provide concurrent class opportu-nities for high school students. It also serves a large component of students who attend Los Positas after high school, then transfer to four-year colleges.

Housing

Although Thorne reiterated that he is not a fan of having the State Legislature meddle in local land-use issue and policies, he said the city has now met state housing requirements. As a result, the city just this month received state cer-tification of its Housing Element, a significant accomplishment after more than two years of public planning under a court order to provide high-density, affordable housing here.

“There were some hard nego-tiations that took place with those that sued us to retain our ability to apply local standards to project approvals and retain our PUD pro-cess,” Thorne said. “To that end, we re-zoned nine sites for future multi-family housing in order to meet our state mandate of afford-able housing units.

Some of the sites Pleasanton rezoned to comply with state and court-ordered requirements are currently in progress, including the Essex Property Trust, formerly BRE Properties, on Owens Drive and a high density apartment building nearing completion by St. Anton Partners on West Los Positas Boulevard.

“So, we will face the challeng-es that this new growth brings,” Thorne said.

“But keep in mind that it is the right thing to do because we are creating opportunity for a new generation of young people to make Pleasanton their home too,” Thorne added, citing a Census Bureau report that shows there are more 22-year-olds in Pleasanton than any other age group.

“A lot of homegrown Pleasanton kids want to return here, many of them bringing spouses and young families to enjoy the traditions that they grew up with,” he said.

Economy

Thorne said the economy in Pleasanton is very robust, with the unemployment rate of 2.8% the envy of many other parts of the

state and country right now. He cited a recent article in the San Francisco Business Times that profiled Pleasanton as an emerging destination for biotech firms. “We offer more affordable rents than South San Francisco while still providing access to the rest of the Bay Area,” he said. “This grow-ing success is the result of both our strategic location and a concerted effort to market to this industry sector by the city’s economic de-velopment team, the Chamber of Commerce and Hacienda.”

Businesses

Coming in the next year, Thorne said, will be CarMax, Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge and Pacific Pearl Asian market center in Staples Ranch, with Workday also expanding in Pleasanton after making this its headquarter city. Mercedes-Benz and Lexus, two of the city’s popu-lar luxury car dealers, underwent large renovations to their show-rooms and facilities last year. According to Thorne, Pleasan-ton’s commercial office market va-cancy rate was 14.2% at the end of 2014, compared to 15.4% two years ago. There were two large lease transactions at Rosewood Commons by Ellie Mae and Astex Pharmaceuticals, a relocation by Morgan Stanley to Hacienda Ter-race and Specialty’s Cafe’s reloca-tion of its corporate headquarters to the city in the past year, as well as Blackberry’s entry as a new ten-ant to the market in the Bernal Corporate Park.

Downtown Pleasanton

In downtown Pleasanton, the vacancy rate at the end of 2014 was just above 3%, down from 6% in 2013, Thorne said. In that time, several notable changes have taken place, including the new develop-ment that will replace the Pastime Pool building on Main Street. “Construction has started on this project that will be home to a wine and tapas bar called Sabio on Main, the new concept Starbucks Evening and Sotheby’s Venture In-ternational real estate office, as well as a new public plaza,” Thorne said. “All this is complemented by several new restaurants that will open in the coming months in the downtown.”

Healthcare

There were some important investment sales of commercial real estate over the past year as well, starting with the one-mil-lion-plus square-foot purchase of the California Center campus by Swift Real Estate Partners and a 92,000-square-foot building at 5860 Owens Drive that will be converted to an outpatient medical facility for the partnership of San Ramon Regional Medical Center and John Muir Health. Also on the health front, Thorne cited “more good news” with the acquisition of ValleyCare Health System by Stanford Health Care, an arrangement that is expected to receive final approval March 17. “This merger will have a pro-found impact on maintaining a high quality of health care in our

region, and we are very grateful to all those involved in bringing it about,” Thorne said.

Traffic

As a member of the Alameda County Transportation Commis-sion, Thorne worked to secure funding to widen Highway 84 to a four-lane roadway between Pi-geon Pass and I-680. The passage of Measure BB on last November’s ballot now makes that a priority. Also, consistent with the city’s General Plan, a new off-ramp has been completed at I-580 and Foot-hill Road with a second one under construction at I-680 and Bernal Avenue. Thorne said bicycle and pedes-trian safety are also among im-provements being funded by Mea-sure BB. In the past two years, 3.6 miles of new bicycle lanes have been added, an accomplishment that didn’t go unnoticed. “Last year, Pleasanton was named a ‘Bicycle Friendly Com-munity’ by the League of American Bicyclists,” Thorne said.

Water

Although 2014 was a busy year, it was a dry one as well. The current drought is histori-cal and one for the record books, Thorne said, telling the luncheon audience about researchers from the University of Minnesota that claim the current drought is the worst California has seen in more than 1,200 years. “I think most of us would agree that the ongoing drought has changed the way we think about using water,” he said. “A broad public outreach effort by the city to encourage water conservation was successful in 2014. We asked our water users to save 25% and they went even further and saved 27% over the previous year.” “Unless it rains soon, and rains a lot for a long time, we can ex-pect another year of drought,” he added. “Water conservation is likely to be our new norm. Thorne also said that the city is working collaboratively with the other water retailers in the region to hammer out a long-term water

storage plan for potable water “so that we are prepared in the fu-ture.”

Recycled Water

Pleasanton also adopted a Re-cycled Water Master Plan last year that includes agreements with agencies in Dublin and Livermore to provide recycled water supplies for landscape irrigation. Val Vista Community Park and the Staples Ranch area are already receiving recycled water for irrigation pur-poses. “Soon, we’ll have the pipes and pumping capacity in place to be able to use recycled water to ir-rigate the Hacienda business park and Ken Mercer Sports Park,” Thorne said. In closing, Thorne said that while 2014 was a year of plan-ning, the city expects to see the implementation of those plans with expansion scheduled to start this spring at Bernal Community Park and construction underway on major commercial, office and retail developments.

NEWSFRONT

NICOLE STEWARD

Pleasanton teen Maddy Hudson performs a song for students during lunchtime at Pleasanton Middle School.

BY AMANDA AGUILAR Pleasanton’s very own “Ameri-can Idol” contestant Maddy Hud-son visited Pleasanton Middle School last week to spread her message about anti-bullying. Hudson, describing her ex-perience as a victim of bullying while in middle school at a dif-ferent school district, encouraged students to speak up when they see bullying, to consider why bullies do what they do and that

all students can support each other to stop negative behavior. “Maddy’s message is one of hope, encouragement and stay-ing true to your dream,” said Nicole Steward, coordinator of communication and community engagement for the Pleasanton school district. In addition, Hudson per-formed for the students during lunch Feb. 13 and spent time with a smaller group of students

talking about her personal expe-rience as a victim of bullying. The Pleasanton teen was warmly welcomed by the stu-dents, receiving cheers, flowers and requests for photographs and autographs. Hudson has made the top 48 for the Fox singing competition television series. She was set to appear on this week’s “American Idol” showcase round to compete for a spot in the top 24.”

Local ‘American Idol’ contestant visits Pleasanton Middle SchoolPleasanton teen talks about anti-bullying, performs for students

STATE OF CITYContinued from Page 5


NEWSFRONT

BY JASON ALDERMAN Most baby boomers couldn’t envision their early adult years without a car. However, times are changing and younger commuters are leading the way. According to a study last year by U.S. Public Interest Research Group and the Frontier Group, millennials — those born be-tween 1983 and 2000 — are driving signifi-cantly less than older Americans. Many post-college drivers swim-ming in college debt are opting for urban living where walking, biking and mass transit tend to be easier options. Increasingly, those with a temporary need for four-wheel trans-portation can do so by smartphone. Today, there are many options to conventional car ownership, but it’s important to match solutions and their specific costs to your needs. Here’s a road map for exploring what’s right for you: Start with the cost of driving. If you already drive and budget care-fully, you will have an idea of what driving costs you can incur each year in financing, fuel, fees, main-tenance and insurance. For averages related to a range of vehicles, look to the American Au-tomobile Association’s (AAA) latest “Your Driving Costs” statistics. Keep in mind that smart car ownership doesn’t always mean “new.” Online references like Ed-

munds.com and Kelley Blue Book can help you spot used vehicles that hold their value and keep op-erating costs reasonable.Would leasing be cheaper? The buy-versus-lease question has evolved over the years and many people have strong opinions about which option is better. The answer depends on your personal situation and how you plan to use the vehi-cle, so consider the pros and cons. Many people like leasing because they can often lease a more expen-sive car than they could afford to buy with no down payment. But failing to observe lease re-strictions can cost plenty. Remem-ber that all leases can be negotiated and it’s important to review the terms and fine print very closely.Consider ride- or car-sharing. A decade ago, if you asked someone about ride-sharing or car-sharing, most would assume you were talk-ing about carpooling. The two newer commercial options are ac-cessible by smartphone: Ride-sharing matches car owners with passengers who need a ride at a moment’s notice, much like a taxi or private car service. Car-sharing is a new spin on the old daily and weekly car rental model. Car-sharers join a service that allows them to reserve and rent a vehicle in their neighbor-hood for a few hours or extended periods, such as over a weekend. However, keep in mind that some ride-sharing services may adjust fees at peak times and car-sharing companies charge steep penalties if you return rentals late or in less-than-desired condition.

Look to your employer. Com-muter tax benefits allow you and your employer to save. If you plan to drive to work regularly, check out parking subsidies. If you combine driving and mass transit, check both parking and public bus or rail subsidies. Talk to your human resources de-partment about these options and refer to Internal Revenue Service Pub-lication 15-B for more information.Telecommute. Many employers looking to reduce commercial rents and on-site employee costs are in-creasingly relying on telecommut-ing options for their workers. Telecommuting isn’t for every-one, but evaluate your employer’s program, talk to fellow workers about all the pluses and minuses and see if it’s a good fit for you in terms of time use and vehicle cost. A mix of telecommuting days and mass transit or ride- or car-sharing options may make car ownership less crucial. Bottom line: Getting rid of a car is a big decision, particularly if you’re used to the convenience of having wheels at all times. But between newer forms of mass transit and new technology-driven, transport-on-demand services, now might be the easiest time to consider making it happen. Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial

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BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLIOpera fans and potential enthu-

siasts can get a taste of the upcom-ing production of “Lucia di Lam-mermoor” at Tri-Valley libraries in the next few weeks. The Livermore Opera Company is showcasing singers from its March production at three OperaLIVE! events, with the first one at the Dublin Library at 3 p.m. this Sunday (Feb. 22).

“OperaLIVE! events are free, public events that present opera to the community so that people who might not otherwise have the op-portunity can experience this beau-tiful music and drama,” said LVO president Jim Schmidt. “We hope that the experience will encourage people to seek out other opera and other live performing arts.”

OperaLIVE! will be at the Pleas-anton Library at 2 p.m. March 1, sponsored by Friends of Pleasan-ton Library, and at the Livermore Library at 2 p.m. March 8.

The one-hour performances will feature the professional opera singers who will appear in “Lucia di Lammermoor” singing various arias and duets from this well-loved opera. The program at the Dublin Library will feature soprano Eileen Meredith, joined by tenor Christopher Bengochea, who will perform the role of Edgardo, Lucia’s doomed lover.

In the preview performances on March 1 and 8, Bengochea will be joined by soprano Emma McNairy singing arias from “Lucia.” All three programs will also feature principal musicians of the LVO opera orches-tra including Karen Veca, flutist,

and Gary Sears, clarinetist. Danielle Naler will accompany on piano. “The singers will perform se-lections from Donizetti’s famous opera, providing listeners a taste of the wonderful talent that they will hear at the Bankhead Theater when ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ opens on March 14,” Schmidt added. A question-and-answer period follows immediately after each per-formance. OperaLIVE! is one of many Livermore Valley Opera outreach programs, which also include visits by singers to Tri-Valley schools. “We have presented these popu-lar preview programs in local librar-ies for many years,” said Gary Sears, who manages OperaLIVE! “Audi-ences have been thrilled to hear professional opera singers perform up close in these intimate venues.” For more details on the full pro-duction of “Lucia di Lammermoor” in March, visit www.livermoreval-leyopera.com.

‘Lucia’ preview at libraries

BY AMANDA AGUILAR“We’ve all been there — stand-

ing up at the podium, fidgeting our hands, nervously eying our ex-pressionless audience. That’s pub-lic speaking in short,” said RSVP Speech director Vanessa Lin.

“Or at least, that’s the stereotype we’ve given it ... a traumatizing endurance test, an emotional trial to test our ability to talk in front of strangers, classmates and friends,” added the Amador Valley senior.

RSVP Speech, an affiliate of Ama-dor Valley’s DECA club, aims to address this problem.

Aside from offering free public speaking lessons at the Pleasanton Public Library, RSVP Speech will be hosting its second annual public

speaking contest on March 7, with dinner provided. Students in the sixth through eighth grades will deliver a three- to five-minute speech answering the prompt, “What is an event that changed your perspective on life?” Contestants will present their speech in front of a panel of judges in the Amador Valley multipur-pose room. Three winners will be selected to receive prizes, and will perform their speeches in front of parents, peers and public officials at the end of the event. To sign up for the speech con-test or for more information about RSVP classes, visit rsvpspeech.com. The classes are offered Monday through Friday from 4-5:30 p.m.

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complex and confusing.Adoption of the growth manage-

ment ordinance brings to a close an era that started with a voter-approved housing cap in 1996. But later, an Alameda County Superior Court judge ruled that the hous-ing cap flaunted California housing requirements that cities provide adequate and affordable homes and apartments for a state with a rap-

idly growing population. Besides declaring the housing cap illegal, and in the first ruling of its kind, Superior Court Judge Frank Roesch also ordered the city to complete rezoning that the city had ignored but had been required by state law so that Pleasanton could meet its share of the region’s afford-able housing. This major victory for affordable housing in California re-verberated in cities across the state. The court’s decision, accompa-nied by the support of the then-Attorney General and now-Gov.

Jerry Brown, also ended the no-growth policies of late Mayor Ben Tarver, former Mayor Tom Pico and the no-growth city councils elected with them. A new council, led by former Mayor Jennifer Hosterman, largely undid those growth impediments, although not because any council member or most voters wanted Pleasanton to become another high-density city like those along El Camino Real on the Peninsula or a thoroughfare of high-rise apart-ment houses and residential park-

ing garages that we see today along Dublin Boulevard. But with their hands tied by the court and state orders, they rezoned 70 acres of land for high-density housing, initiating a period of “by right” development seen underway today. Tuesday’s approval of the growth management ordinance was written so as to right the course once again for long-range growth in Pleasan-ton, yet still in accord with state housing requirements.

—Jeb Bing

GROWTHContinued from Page 5

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Community PulsePolice arrest trio for ID theft at Sheraton Hotel

Pleasanton police arrested three people last week at the Sheraton Hotel on 5990 Stoneridge Mall Road in connection with the use of fraudulent credit card information that had resulted in over $1,500 dollars in unauthorized charges. Hotel employ-ees were able to contact the vic-tim, who lived out of the state, and discovered that the person had not given out personal in-formation for someone to rent a hotel room, ac-

cording to police. Officers arrived at the hotel Feb. 12 and reportedly contacted Kris-tina Gloria, Rosauro Lapus and Holly Mikaele. In a search of the trio’s rooms and vehicles, police allegedly found materials containing iden-tifications and property that had been stolen from auto bur-glaries in com-munities from around the Bay Area. Police also reported recovering property believed to have been pur-chased through fraudulent activities. Gloria, Lapus and Mikaele were arrested and booked at Santa Rita

Jail for charges related to pos-session of illegal narcotics, war-rants and iden-tity theft. P l e a s a n t o n police Lt. Scott Rohovit said the arrests serve as a reminder for citizens to ‘Hide It, Lock It, or Lose It’. Remove all items from a vehicle before parking and always lock the vehicle. It takes five seconds to re-move extra items from a vehicle, but only two seconds to lock it, Rohovit advised. In other police reports:• A 41-year-old man was arrested Feb. 12 on burglary-related charges after an alert citizen reported a man acting suspiciously near several parked vehicles at 3015 Hopyard Road, a police spokesman said. The witness realized the vehicle next to hers had a smashed win-dow and called police, providing a detailed description of the man and his direction of travel, said Sgt. Pat Walsh. Around 11:40 a.m., officers saw a man — later identified as Der-rick Dewayne Fields, who resides

in Dublin and Oakland — who matched the description. Walsh said Fields was walking on Stoneridge Drive near I-680 and tried to hide in the roadside shrub-bery before being detained. Fields was allegedly in posses-sion of some of the property from the burglarized vehicles. He was also identified by the original wit-ness, who found her vehicle also burglarized after she reported the crime, police said. According to Walsh, Fields has a history of theft-related of-fenses. Fields was arrested and booked on sus-picion of bur-glary, possessing stolen property and burglary tools, and violat-ing probation. • A 26-year-old Nordstrom em-ployee was arrested Feb. 11 after loss prevention officers discovered she allegedly stole $6,000 worth of clothing items, in a span of two months, by using three customers’ credit cards. According to police reports, Nor-dstrom credit representatives were

receiving calls from customers dis-puting activity on their credit cards. During the internal investiga-tion, store officials discovered Jen-nifer Christina Gomez, of Oakland, conducted all three transactions with the customers’ credit cards, police said. Gomez was detained by loss prevention officers, and she was later arrested by Pleasanton police on suspicion of embezzlement and identity theft.• A San Ramon man was arrested Feb. 12 for allegedly choking a woman at the Spring Home & Garden Show held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Police allege Wayne Allen Hurt, 51, placed both his hands around the woman’s neck and squeezed it for two to five seconds. Hurt and the woman were both vendors at the showcase, and had gotten into an argument six months ago in Concord, according to police reports. The woman had no injuries and wasn’t in pain when officers ar-rived. Hurt was arrested on suspi-cion of assault and battery. Under the law, those arrested are considered innocent until con-victed.

—Amanda Aguilar

POLICE BULLETIN

POLICE REPORT

The Pleasanton Police Department made the following information available.

Feb. 8Theft from structure

1:44 p.m. in the 100 block of Valley Avenue

Feb. 9Commercial burglary

2:30 a.m. in the 5700 block of Johnson Drive

Theft 7:23 a.m. in the 8100 block of Mountain View Drive; auto theft 9:07 a.m. in the 2400 block of Santa Rita Road; auto theft 7:25 p.m. in the 8200 block of Moller Ranch Drive 8:17 p.m. in the 7300 block of Elmwood Circle 8:06 p.m. in the 4500 block of Rosewood Drive

Embezzlement 4 p.m. in the 6000 block of Johnson Drive

Drug violation 6:36 a.m. in the 400 block of Pine Hill Lane 6:05 p.m. in the 1700 block of Santa Rita Road

Feb. 10Theft from auto

8:03 a.m. in the 7000 block of Johnson Drive

9:16 a.m. in the 4700 block of Willow Road

Shoplifting 12:04 p.m. in the 2200 block of Stoneridge Mall Road

DUI 10:55 p.m. in the 200 block of Junipero Street

Feb. 11Warrant arrest

9:32 p.m. in the 500 block of West Las Positas Boulevard

Assault/battery 1:11 p.m. in the 1500 block of Stoneridge Mall Road

Feb. 12Domestic battery

8:58 p.m.; street information not disclosed

Theft from auto 10:43 a.m. in the 5800 block of Parkside Drive 12:16 p.m. in the 1000 block of Stoneridge Mall Road

Burglary 12:46 p.m. in the 1000 block of Stoneridge Mall Road

Feb. 13Vandalism

7:36 a.m. in the 4300 block of Fairlands Drive 8 a.m. in the 4900 block of Pleasanton Avenue 8:04 a.m. in the 3600 block of Virgin Islands Court 1:17 p.m. in the 5500 block of Sunol Boulevard

Drug violation 8:57 p.m.; intersection of Sunol Boulevard and Junipero Street

Theft 6:49 a.m. in the 2900 block of Liberty Drive; theft from auto 9:44 a.m. in the 6700 block of Bernal Avenue; shoplifting 12:05 p.m. in the 5000 block of Porta Rossa Circle; theft from auto 3:13 p.m. in the 2300 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting 7:32 p.m. in the 800 block of Gray Fox Circle

Feb. 14Vehicle tampering

9:44 p.m. in the 3800 block of Saratoga Way

Alcohol violation 1:13 a.m.; intersection of Main and Ray streets 7:53 a.m. in the 3600 block of Andrews Drive 7:51 p.m. in the 1700 block of Santa Rita Road

Domestic battery 5:02 p.m.; street information not disclosed

Residential burglary 6300 block of Stoneridge Mall Road

Feb. 15Drug violation

6:40 p.m. in the 3100 block of Santa Rita Road 10:36 p.m. in the 5100 block of Hopyard Road

Theft 9:08 a.m. in the 4500 block of Chabot Drive; auto theft 9:30 p.m. in the 4500 block of Rosewood Drive; shoplifting

Vandalism 4:07 p.m. in the 5200 block of Riverdale Court

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COVER STORY

leasanton barbershop owner Cosmo Panetta is celebrating more than 40 years in the business of making men,

women, and children look and feel good with his clippers and kindness. “The main thing is when a customer walks through the door, you have to smile at them and make them feel com-fortable,” Panetta, 70, said during an interview this month. “Put them in the chair and start talking to them about anything, make sure when they walk out of the door they say, ‘Man, I feel great.’

Customer service is No. 1.” When Panetta first opened his Cos-mo’s Barber Shop on Pleasanton’s Main Street in May 1972, people could ride a horse downtown to his shop’s hitching post, get a shoe shine for 50 cents and a hot towel shave and haircut for just a couple of dollars more. Although much has changed over the last four-plus decades, including the shop’s location, Cosmo’s has sustained its place as a staple in the Pleasanton com-munity. Panetta has been able to keep

haircut prices for men at $10 and keep the shop operating 12 hours a day, seven days a week. Currently located on First Street in Pleasant Plaza — the city’s first strip shopping center — Cosmo’s is adorned with sports memorabilia, televisions along the walls, and several vintage bar-ber chairs providing a quaint and classic atmosphere for its patrons. A customer may only spend about 20 minutes there, but Panetta said he makes sure that any amount of time spent in his shop is pleasant by sharing samples of his homemade Port wine to those 21 and older and by engaging in some friendly conversation with a smile. “Cosmo is like my second dad,” said Alan Shafto who has been getting haircuts from Panetta for 34 years, since he was a child. “This is the No. 1 place in town for a haircut. My sister brings her son here, my dad comes here; we all love Cosmo’s.” In the nearly four decades that Shafto has been going to Cosmo’s, he said he only recalled one time he was displeased. Before his high school senior ball, Shafto described to Panetta the hairdo he want-ed, but Panetta made a mistake and cut his hair into a “buzz cut.” The two men now laugh about the mix-up, and Shafto said even if he moved away from Pleasanton, he would return for his haircuts from Panetta. Pleasanton natives and other Tri-Valley residents make up the majority of the clien-tele at Cosmo’s, but Panetta said he also has several customers from the 1960s, when he worked in San Lorenzo, who live in other parts of the Bay Area but continue to make their way to Pleasanton for a haircut. “We’ve been coming to Cosmo’s for at least 15 years now,” Livermore resident Lindsay Sena said. “I love that the bar-

bers here know how to fade because I have three boys. Pretty much everyone knows about Cosmo’s, even my friends in Livermore say, ‘Yup, Cosmo’s is the best.’ And they’re so fast.” The downtown Pleasanton location is now Panetta’s only shop, but about eight years ago he opened another one in Livermore. He was running two suc-cessful barbershops for about three years until one of his employees made an offer to buy the Livermore shop, and Panetta decided to sell. Overall, Panetta likes being able to put his focus into one shop. “The best place to work is right here in Pleasanton,” he said. Panetta arrived in the Bay Area as a youngster, immigrating with his fam-ily to the U.S. from Calabria, Italy, in 1957. From their Ellis Island docking, the family traveled to Richmond and then on to San Leandro where relatives already lived. At 19, Panetta graduated from Pacific High, which has since been absorbed into San Leandro High School. Around 21 years old, Panetta said a friend got him interested in barbering, so he attended Moler Barber College in Oakland and obtained his state license. While attending barber school, Panetta said there was a back room where stu-dents would provide free haircuts for extra practice. For Panetta, the first cut and shave he gave in the free room is still etched in his memory. That first customer died while in the barber chair, unbeknown to Panetta, who said he thought the man had simply fallen asleep. “When I finished and put the chair up, I said, ‘Sir, you’re done’ and he wouldn’t

Cosmo Panetta (center) with six of his longtime employees (from left to right) Nancy Nguyen, Maria Baccaro, Alicia Peirson-Pope, Jennifer Tran, Trang Vo and Mary Pham.

Cosmo’s hosts a full shop of patrons on a

recent Saturday morning.

Pleasanton staple Cosmo’s Barber Shop marks more than 40 years in business STORY AND PHOTOS BY CIERRA BAILEY

See COSMO’S on Page 10


COVER STORY

move,” Panetta recalled. “I re-peated it, and he still wouldn’t move. I went to get my instruc-tor who tried to shake him to wake him up, and he still wouldn’t move.” Panetta said he was “stunned” when he realized what had hap-pened, and he decided to take a few days off from school to pro-cess the shock of what took place. He would return to barber school, and upon completing his studies, Panetta worked in several shops before buying and renaming the Krause barber shop that was next to Pastime Pool on Main Street. He later moved Cosmo’s to its current location at 4275 First St. “When I first started in Pleas-anton, there was no business at all,” Panetta said. “I remember one day right after I bought the shop, I worked from 8 o’clock in the morning to 8 o’clock at night and I made only $12.” Panetta struggled throughout his first year of ownership, but he said he eventually built it up along with his clientele and hired a few employees. He said there was only one time he worried about the fu-ture of Cosmo’s: when the Su-percuts chain began opening salons nearby. Panetta said he is “thankful” he’s been able to keep his shop running despite newer shops and salons arriving around town. Primarily female barbers oc-cupy stations at Cosmo’s, which Panetta said is due in part to their ability to cut and style long hair. “When The Beatles came in and the long hair came in, a lot of barbershops went out of busi-ness but I started hiring women because they’re good with long hair. Male barbers weren’t that good with long hair,” he added.

Several of Panetta’s employ-ees have worked for him for more than a decade. One of his stylists, Maria Baccaro, has worked there for most of her life. She jokes with Panetta that she started when she was 6, but really it was more like 15. “When I started the shop was half the size it is now. It was just a little strip and there were about five or six of us working and we’ve just expanded,” Baccaro said. “I love it; we’re always busy working. I love the environment, it’s casual and comfortable, and we make a lot of friends.” The customers are the key to their success, according to Baccaro, adding that at Cosmo’s they strive to show their grati-tude for the clients. Sometimes, it’s the customers who facilitate services at the shop. In one situation, a customer who was sitting next to a military member during a visit to Cosmo’s offered to pay for the soldier’s haircut, then he donated $100 — on the condition that Panetta matched his donation — to pro-vide free haircuts for the next 20 soldiers who entered the shop. Another memorable moment at Cosmo’s, and one of the most alarming, occurred in 2011, when a customer’s vehicle crashed through the barbershop building, Panetta recalled. The customer’s car was parked directly in front of Cosmo’s, and as he was leaving, he selected the wrong gear and drove through the glass doors leading into the shop. No one was injured as a result of that incident, as it happened late in the afternoon after the morning rush sub-sided, Panetta said. “I happened to be watching the Steelers’ game, so I moved from my chair to the back so I could be closer to the TV,” Panet-ta said. “The girl who sits in the first chair usually never leaves her chair, but at that moment she was next door getting a Coke.”

“The car flew in and took out the first three stations,” he added. “Luckily nobody was sitting in the waiting chairs, I wasn’t at my sta-tion, my employee wasn’t at her station, and nobody got hurt.” Panetta said the driver was so embarrassed that he stopped coming to the shop for his hair-cuts. But the barber said he eventually called the man and asked that he come back to the shop, telling him not to be ashamed. The man still to this day comes to Cosmo’s for hair-

cuts, Panetta added.Although Panetta enjoys cut-

ting hair, he said it’s his custom-ers that really make his profes-sion worthwhile. “I love getting up and coming to work every-day; it’s a family shop.” he said. “When you treat the people good, they treat you good.”

Panetta and his wife raised their two children in San Ramon. His son and daughter are now grown and preparing for children of their own.

“I’m going to be a grandfather

for the first time. My daughter is having a baby coming up in August and then my daughter-in-law is going to have twins, so I’m very excited,” he said. His daughter, Sofia, works at the shop with him, and Panetta said he plans for her to eventu-ally take over the business — but he doesn’t plan for that to happen anytime soon. “Cosmo’s is going to go on for a long time,” he said. “I’ve been here for 40 years, and I’m going to be here for another 40 years.”

Maria Baccaro (left) and Alicia Peirson-Pope (right) have been stylists at Cosmo’s for more than a decade.

Left: Maria Baccaro styles young Malia Gondkoff’s hair at Cosmo’s in 1997. Right: Cosmo Panetta works on Greg Murawski’s hair earlier this month.

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Camp Connec tionSummer 2015

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BY PLEASANTON WEEKLY STAFF

As parents consider summer camps for their children, they may be-come nostalgic for their own va-

cation days of yore. But camps have evolved along with everything else in the world, and today kids explore technology, drama, sports, writing and more, as well as nature and the great outdoors. From private camps to those offered by park districts and cities, the choice is large and varied. “We’ve seen substantial growth, not just in the number of classes offered, but the variety of course offerings as well,” said Sean Welch, marketing special-

ist for Pleasanton Community Services. “We offer more science and technol-ogy camps, a greater number of sports classes, and longer program hours for day camps.” “We’re trying to keep up with the trends,” Welch said. Other cities in the area also offer sum-mer camps, as does the YMCA and other nonprofit organizations. Animal-loving kids might like camps at Valley Humane Society and the East Bay SPCA. Private camps include an em-phasis on group sports, theater, horse-back riding, golf and tennis, among others. Nature camps are offered through

East Bay Regional Park District, and the Oakland Zoo has a science and nature camp for pre-kindergarten through high school as well as a multi-grade nature exploration class. Roughing It Summer Camps feature all-outdoor programs for campers from pre-kindergarten to 10th grade and offer free transportation.

Local groups also offer somewhat unique camps. Kidz Kraftz’s programs tap into the interests of young fashion designers, and those who just want to learn to sew.

Other local camps are offering more academic enrichment programs. For ex-ample, Engage!, which holds its pro-gram at Harvest Park Middle School

in Pleasanton, is offering programs in mathematics, creative arts, music and technology. Courses range from com-puter animation and coding to creative problem-solving, Lego robotics and re-programming the world of Minecraft. Early Learning Center has themes geared toward young writers. Building Kidz School, new to the Pleasanton com-munity, offers academic and performing arts programs for the youngest campers — infants, preschoolers and kindergartners. Camps are a traditional part of grow-ing up, but each year the options for camps in this area are greater. The time to explore all the opportuni-ties is now.

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Youth sports are — and should always be — a valuable experience, filled with chal-lenges, competition and fun.

But preventable injuries sideline too many young athletes. In 2013, 1.24 million kids sustained a sports injury severe enough to go to the emergency room.

New research suggests that the current culture of sports may be leading to unneces-sary injuries. A new report, “Changing the Culture of Youth Sports,” published by Safe Kids Worldwide with the support of Johnson & Johnson, reveals an alarming number of young athletes are injured as a result of dirty play.

The survey of 1,000 young athletes, 1,000 coaches and 1,000 parents also found that young athletes are hiding injuries to stay in the game, and parents are pressuring coaches to play injured athletes.

Based on the results of the survey, Safe Kids recommends parents, coaches and play-ers take three steps to change the culture in youth sports so kids can stay in the game.

1. Put an end to dirty play

One in four young athletes reported it is normal to commit hard fouls and play rough to “send a message” during a game.

This norm leads to a disturbing number of injuries: 33% of athletes report being hurt as the result of “dirty play” by an opponent.

Sports teach valuable lessons and should

be competitive and entertaining, but we must move away from a “winning at all costs” mentality that is actually detrimental to the health and development of young athletes.

2. Give coaches the training they need and want

One in four coaches reported they don’t take any specific actions to prevent sports injuries. Less than half of coaches say they have received certification on how to prevent and recognize sports injuries.

More training for coaches could help en-sure that they are well-versed in the proper techniques for top performance and injury prevention.

3. Teach young athletes to speak up when they are injured.

About 42% of players reported they have hidden or downplayed an injury during a game so they could keep playing.

The phrases “taking one for the team,” “suck it up” and “playing through the pain” should be removed from the dialogue. At the end of the day, young players must feel it’s OK to tell coaches, parents and other players that they’ve been hurt and it’s time to sit it out.

“Changing the culture in sports isn’t about limiting kids,” says Kate Carr, president and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide. “It’s about creating an atmosphere where our young athletes can compete, have fun and reach

their full potential. Working together, we can keep our kids active, strong and safe so they can enjoy the sports they love for a lifetime.”

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Summer camps are a great way to ensure children continue to grow socially, emotion-ally, cognitively and physically, while learning skills that will serve them well in the coming school year and beyond. It’s not too early to begin planning your summer camp options now.

Working with SEER, an independent re-search organization, the YMCA recently sur-veyed nearly 40,000 parents with children enrolled in its camp programs nationwide.

The survey revealed that 91% of parents said they agreed day camp programs helped their kids make new friends. In addition, 81% said they agreed the program helped their kids discover what they can achieve, while 86% agreed their child felt a sense of belonging at camp.

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Typically, day camps are a child’s first camp experience that prepares him or her for over-night camps later on, but there’s no rule that says kids must start close to home.

It all depends on what you’re looking for, and what’s comfortable for your child. Most importantly, you want your child to have fun at camp.

2. What camp size is best?

Make sure your camp meets the recom-mended leader-to-participant ratio. For ex-ample, there should be a 1:10 ratio for camps catering to 8- to 10-year-olds.

Also, ask yourself how your child interacts with peers. Some kids enjoy large camps where they can make many friends, while

others do better in smaller groups, like a few dozen campers, where there’s no fear of get-ting lost in the crowd.

3. Does the camp have qualified staff?

Selecting a camp requires trusting that the camp selects well-qualified young adults and trains them well to safely lead programs that provide valuable lessons for your child. Learn about the staff and camp directors to be assured that the camp screens, carefully selects and trains their leaders. Many camps are accredited by the American Camp Asso-ciation, which requires adherence to a wide range of safety practices.

4. Does your child want a general camp or a specialty camp?

Many organizations offer more classic pro-grams that get back to nature with rustic cab-ins and a variety of outdoor activities. Some offer specialty programs with a single goal in mind, such as nature education, training for a sport, horseback riding or performing music. Talk to your children about what type of camp interests them and would best provide their ideal summer experience. Traditional camps that offer a wide variety of outdoor programs can be very impactful, and provide kids with choices that they can make independently.

5. Does the camp encourage healthy eating and physical activity?

Healthy eating and physical activity (HEPA) standards have been adopted by summer day and resident camps across the county. Make sure your child’s camp program offers plenty of health-conscious meals and snacks while providing plenty of chances for exercise. When kids are out of school, they can face hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential, related to hunger, water safety, academics, safe spaces to play and health. Children can “hop the gap” and achieve more by participating in summer camps pro-viding a safe place to learn, stay healthy and build friendships.

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Have any budding scientists in your family? If your children are fascinated by nature, di-nosaurs and other cool science subjects, you can help foster their interests by turbo charg-ing their playtime to fit their favorite topics. “Learning is not just for the classroom or a formal setting,” said Dr. Lise Eliot, early childhood development expert. “Teachable moments happen naturally every day, and you can create some of your own, too.” Here are some great educational playtime ideas for your budding paleontologists and naturalists:• Dino-mite makeover: Transform your child’s bedroom or play area into a prehistoric retreat with dino clings on the walls, stencils and dinosaur bedding. Help your child iden-tify the different dinosaurs on each.• Field trip: Visit the dinosaur exhibit at a local museum. Some museums even have sleepovers where kids can sleep under the di-nosaurs. Or take a trip to the zoo or aquarium.

It’s the perfect way to expose children to a wide variety of animals that may be new to them. Bring along a notebook and let kids sketch animals and make scientific observations about the animals’ behaviors.• Dinosaur-themed toys: “Toys can be so much more than a distraction,” Eliot said. “Look for toys that let kids play creatively and engage in imaginative play.” New in-novative toys let kids act out prehistoric scenes, and some are available that combine dinosaurs and vehicles.• Reading time: Foster a love of reading while encouraging kids’ natural wonder by visiting your local library and exploring subjects like dinosaurs, earth science and astronomy. By locating books that pique your kids’ interests, you can help develop a lifetime love of learning. With a bit of creative parenting, you can maximize playtime, cultivate interests and encourage learning in one fell swoop.

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OpinionEDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY

Livermore City Manager Marc Roberts said it all Tuesday when he joined his Pleasanton counterpart Nelson Fialho in welcoming elected officials from both cities at the “pinning” and installation of Ruben Torres as the new chief of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. “Let me welcome you,” he told the more than 100 assembled at the department’s headquarters on Nevada Street near Bernal Avenue, “to one of the few places that is a part of both the cities of Livermore and Pleasanton.” Sitting in the front row and nodding in agreement were may-ors Jerry Thorne of Pleasanton and John Marchand of Livermore along with members of the two cities’ councils. Police from both cities, including the chiefs, were also there, a “coming together” of two cities that have a history of antagonism toward each other in the not-too-distant past but now work together on major is-sues, especially with regard to public safety. The Livermore and Pleasanton fire departments were merged in December 1998 after months of negotiations. Some said it wouldn’t last. But today, with Torres becoming the fourth chief of the merged LPFD, it’s a success story that has made the combined department more efficient, better trained and better equipped. The department now has stood the test of time and serves as an example to other communities that share boundar-ies that it can make sense economically to also share services. Torres, who brings 29 years of fire service in San Jose to the LPFD, didn’t shy away from proceeding with his application when he learned he would be reporting to the city managers of two different cities, two separate city councils and dealing with the populations of two different cities. “Serving as fire chief is an extremely difficult job in any juris-diction; it can be even tougher when you’re serving two different cities,” Roberts said at the public ceremony. “We were looking for a chief who could serve both these groups, and we found one.” Fialho, who shared in the recruitment effort with Roberts, quipped that Torres was the only applicant “who didn’t run out of the room when we said he would have to report to two city man-

agers.” But Fialho added that Torres has a track record of success in San Jose at all levels: entry-level firefighter, engineer, captain, battalion chief, deputy chief, assistant chief, fire marshal and most recently fire chief of the 10th largest fire department in the country with over 30 stations and 600 people on its sworn firefighter staff. Torres, after being sworn in by Livermore City Clerk Susan Neer, told the assembly to loud applause: “I am excited about my future with the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department because I have been given another gift to live out this department’s core values: commitment to caring, dedication to safety, dignity and respect for all, integrity and pride, providing solutions, valuing traditions and evolving with innovation.” “I look forward to serving alongside the firefighters here to continue to accomplish the department’s core purpose: to make the Livermore and Pleasanton communities safe for all citizens, to live and work for the protection of life, property and the en-vironment,” he added.

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Planning CommissionWednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Avenue

PUD-25, Mike Meyer/Tim Quinn, Greenbriar Homes, Lund Ranch II Work Session to review and receive comments on the application for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Rezoning and Development Plan to construct 50 single-family, two-story homes and related improvements on the approximately 194.7-acre Lund Ranch II property located at 1500 Lund Ranch Road, at the end of Lund Ranch Road.P15-0008, Social Vocational Services Application for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a vocational training facility for adults with developmental disabilities at 6602 Owens Drive, Suite 100

Bicycle Pedestrian & Trails CommitteeMonday, February 23, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.Please visit our website at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov to view the information regarding this meeting.

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Livermore Mayor John Marchand (left) stands next to Pleasanton Mayor Jerry Thorne as the pair joined members of both cities’ councils at the installation of Ruben Torres as the new Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department fire chief this week.


WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY POST CALENDAR ITEMS AT PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COMCalendarBook ClubsGREAT BOOKS OF PLEASANTON The Great Books of Pleasanton book club meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday monthly at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. Call Sadie at 846-1658.

Civic MeetingsSCHOOL BOARD The Pleasanton Unified School District Board meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday monthly during the school year in the district office board room, 4665 Bernal Ave.

ClassesCOMPUTER TUTORING Need help with downloading E-books from the library to your E-Reader, send-ing e-mail attachments, social networking, blogging, general Internet questions? Drop-in classes are from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call Mary Luskin at 931-3400, ext. 7. Free and open to all.

FREE COUNSELING JOB SEARCH SKILLS AND RESUME WRITING Get a free consultation with an expe-rienced Employment Recruiter on select Wednesday evenings, Thursday afternoons and Saturday afternoons for a half or full hour at the Pleasanton Library. Receive help with resume writing, employ-ment web sites, search for a job on the web, and get help with online applications. Make a 20-minute appointment at the Reference Desk by calling 931-3400, ext. 4.

ClubsKIWANIS OF PLEASANTON Kiwanis of Pleasanton is celebrating the 100th anniversary of their organization this year. Those interested in mak-ing a difference in the community are invited to join for lunch from 11:50 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays at Vic’s All Star Kitchen, 201 Main St. Call 425-9127 for more info.

PLEASANTON LIONS CLUB The Pleasanton Lions Club meets for dinner at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at The Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Court. The dinner fee is $10. For more information please visit http//pleasantonlionsclub.org.

ROTARY CLUB OF PLEASANTON The Rotary Club of Pleasanton since 1965 has been a leader in the com-munity in helping make Pleasanton a great place to live. It has a lun-cheon meeting from 12:15-1:30 p.m. every Thursday, at Hap’s Restaurant, 122 W. Neal St. Cost for lunch is $17. For information, visit www.PleasantonRotary.org.

ROTARY CLUB OF PLEASANTON NORTH Pleasanton North Rotary invites anyone interested in mak-

ing a difference. The membership includes 65 professionals, business owners, executives, managers and community leaders. The club meets from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Fridays at Handles Gastropub, 855 Main St. Call 556-2333 or visit www.pnr-rotary.org.

TRI-VALLEY EVENING ROTARY Tri-Valley Evening Rotary has been sup-porting the community veterans, children and seniors for the past 12 years. We are the only Rotary club in the valley that meets in the evening. If you want to give back with a fun loving group please visit one of our meetings, from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday at Castlewood Country Club. Cost is $5 plus din-ner. Go to trivalleyrotary.org.

TRI-VALLEY WRITERS MEETING Publisher Gordon Burgett will show you how to sell 75% of almost any-thing you write as the guest speaker for the California Writers Club Tri-Valley Branch from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Four Points by Sheraton. Cost is $12 for members, $17 for non-members. For reserva-tions, contact [email protected] by Feb. 18. Go to www.trivalleywriters.org.

VIRTUALLY SPEAKING TOASTMASTERS Virtually Speaking Toastmasters club meets from noon-1 p.m. every Thursday at Electrical Reliability Services, 6900 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 415. Everyone is welcome to come see what a positive change Toastmasters can make in their confidence. Call 580-8660.

ConcertsCLERESTORY The clear voices of the a cappella men’s ensemble Clerestory will sing “Love and the Knight,” a concert of music trac-ing the earliest days of European cathedrals to the Romantic masters who followed, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 at St. Clare’s Episcopal Church. Freewill offering. Call 462-4802 or go to http://www.stclarespleasanton.org/concerts-at-st-clares/.

STRAIT COUNTRY: A GEORGE STRAIT TRIBUTE The George Strait Tribute

with Nashville recording artist Buck Ford and his Pure Country Band will be from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22 at Firehouse Arts Center. Tickets are $15-$25. Call 931-4848 or go to www.firehousearts.org.

THE SWINGLE SINGERS World-renowned a capella vocal group The Swingle Singers will perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Firehouse Arts Center Theater. Winner of 5 Grammy Awards, The Swingle Singers have over 50 albums. Tickets are $25-$35. Call 931-4848 or go to www.firehouse-arts.org.

EventsCALL FOR ART WORK SUBMISSIONS The Harrington Gallery announces the call for submissions for the Fresh Works 5th Annual Open Juried Exhibit. Open to Bay Area artists in all 2D and 3D media. No jewelry. Video art accepted contingent upon space; artist must provide equipment. Art must be completed within last two years and not previously dis-played in Pleasanton. Deadline for entry form and fee is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. Contact Julie Finegan at 931-4849 or [email protected]. Go to www.firehousearts.org.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT NETWORKING GNON and Museum on Main invite all Bay Area women to join this fun networking event from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 at Museum on Main, 603 Main St. Learn about local history with great food and raffle prizes. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. RSVP and prepayment required. Call 487-4748 or go to http://www.gnon.org/rsvp.html.

THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY The Bright Side of Life will be celebrating its seven year anniversary, “Seven Years of Women’s Values, Women’s Genius and Women’s Gifts,” from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Four Points by Sheraton, 5115 Hopyard Road. Cost is $25. Go to www.meetup.com/thebright-sideoflife/events/218886106/.

ExhibitsJOURNEY STORIES Journey stories are tales of how we and our ancestors came to America and are a central element of our personal heritage. From Native Americans to new American citizens, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service presents “Journey Stories” now through March 8 at Museum on Main. Call 462-2766 or go to http://www.museumonmain.org/exhibits.html.

Film‘PROJECT CENSORED’ THE MOVIE This film shows Project Censored’s mission to teach students respon-sible journalism by gathering and publishing the least covered impor-tant news stories of the year. Meet and greet potluck at 6:30 p.m., fol-lowed by the film and a Q&A with Peter Phillips of Project Censored, on Saturday, Feb. 21 at IBEW Hall in Dublin. Free, donations accept-ed. Call 462-3459.

FundraisersBINGO BASH Join the Bingo Bash hosted by Italian Catholic Federation Branch #285 ben-efitting Children’s Hospital Cooley’s Anemia and other IFC charities. The event will be at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at St. Michael’s Parish Hall, 372 Maple St., Livermore. Pizza, snacks and beverages available for purchase. Admission is $10, and includes one bingo packet for 10 games. Enjoy raffles, prizes, bingo and dancing. RSVP by Feb. 14. Call Helen at 462-3798. If unable to attend, a dona-tion would be appreciated: ICF c/o D. Wellbeloved, 529 Malbec Court, Pleasanton, CA 94566.

RAGIN’ CAJUN GOES TO RIO Ragin’ Cajun is Bay Area’s Mardi Gras event of the year! This year there’s a twist as the celebration theme moves from New Orleans to Rio for a taste of Carnival! Enjoy music, dancing, dinner and auctions, from 6-11 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2015, at Casa Real, 410 Vineyard Ave. This is the annual fundraiser event for the Sandra J Wing Healing Therapies Foundation. Tickets are $105 before Dec. 24, 2014, $125 after. Call (866) 862-7270 or go to www.heal-ingtherapiesfoundation.org.

SLEEP TRAIN’S PAJAMA DRIVE FOR FOSTER KIDS Sleep Train’s annual Pajama Drive aims to make night-time cozier for local foster children ensuring they go to bed wearing their own pair of comfortable pajamas. Donations of new PJs in every size, infant to adult, can be dropped off at any Sleep Train store now through March 1.

HealthDIABETES SELF MANAGEMENT CLASSES This 7 week series will

teach you how to manage your diabetes with exercise, healthy eat-ing and medications, and answer all your questions about living with diabetes. Classes are 10 a.m.-noon Fridays, March 6-April 17 at the Dublin Senior Center. Call (510) 383-5185 or go to http://www.acphd.org/diabetes/contact-infor-mation.aspx.

HolidayTRI-VALLEY CULTURAL JEWS’ PURIM CELEBRATION Tri-Valley Cultural Jews will be holding a secular Purim celebration from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 at Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore. Make hamantaschen, have crafts, games, and see the annual Purim skit. Attendees are welcome to come dressed as their favorite Purim character. Free for TVCJ members, $10 for non-members. Call 371-8585.

Kids & TeensBOB KANN EXPLORES THE AMAZING TALES OF DR. SEUSS Enjoy an early birthday celebration of favorite children’s author Dr. Seuss with “The Amazing Tales of Dr. Seuss” presented by Bob Kann at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Pleasanton Library. Kann is a popu-lar storyteller, juggler and magician, with a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. Tickets will be distrib-uted at 1:30 p.m. before the show. No registration required. Call 931-3400 ext. 3 or go to http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/lib/default.asp.

PLEASANTON FIFE & DRUM LES-SONS GIVEN Pleasanton’s 1776-era Colonial Fife & Drum Band is now accepting new members for a limit-ed time. Learn to play drum or fife (flute) for only $10 per 1.5 hour small group lesson, ages 8-17, from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Fridays. Experience helpful but not required. Learn music, history and leadership. Go to www.YoungAmericanPatriots.com.

Lectures/WorkshopsABRAHAM SOFAER ‘WHAT TO DO ABOUT IRAN’ Abraham Sofaer, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institute and author of Taking on Iran, will speak on “What to Do About Iran” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Congregation Beth Emek. Doors open at 7 p.m. Suggested donation $10. Contact [email protected].

AN OVERVIEW OF ANXIETY DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS Presented by Dr. Daniel J. Kostalnick from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 at Harvest Park Middle School’s Multipurpose Room. Dr. Kostalnick

IN THE SPOTLIGHTVALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY/M. ADKINS

Attracted by affectionLovebug Richie, a 4-year-old orange tabby, will pester you for petting and crawl under the cov-ers to snuggle. He has a heart as big as the outdoors, and he’s just buzzing to meet you. Take Richie home for only $14 during Valley Humane Society’s “Adults Only” cat adoption promotion running through Feb. 28. For more info, visit valleyhumane.org or call 426-8656.


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NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER DIANNE MAO SPEAKS AT PLEASANTON LIBRARY Nature photographer Dianne Mao will speak at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Pleasanton Library. Mao visited Kenya in the summer of 2014. Mao will share her experiences and tech-niques while showing her stunning photographs and the stories behind them. Free and open to all. No reg-istration required. Call 931-3400 ext. 4 or go to www.cityofpleasan-tonca.gov/services/library.

SCIENCE ON SATURDAY: ‘HYDROLOGY OF AN ANT FARM’ Lawrence Livermore National Lab’s “Science on Saturday” series returns with the theme “Seeking Solutions in Elemental Science.” “Hydrology of an Ant Farm” will be presented by LLNL scientist Andy Tompson and teacher Erin McKay of Tracy High School at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Go to http://education.llnl.gov/students/sci-ence-on-saturday/lecture/560.

On StageFACE-OFF 2015: CREATURES OF IMPULSE AT FIREHOUSE ARTS CENTER Creatures of Impulse will take the stage for three nights of scenes, games, and improv high-jinks at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 19-21 at Firehouse Arts Center. Pure fun with an inter-active format that gives the audi-ence a chance to win prizes. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Call 931-4848 or go to www.fire-housearts.org.

ScholarshipsSCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Foothill, Village and Amador Students can download the guidelines and appli-cation for scholarships awarded by Amador Valley Scholarships, Inc. Scholarships awarded to students who plan to attend community col-leges, vocational/technical schools or 4 year universities. Deadline to apply is March 20. For guidelines and application, go to www.ama-dorvalleyscholarshipsinc.org.

TRI-VALLEY RETIRED EDUCATORS’ SCHOLARSHIP Application dead-line March 21. Six scholarships, each worth $2,000 are being offered to high-school graduat-ing seniors and college students. Applicants must be planning a career in education, and reside in the Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton or Sunol area. High school appli-cants must be seniors planning to attend a four-year college in fall, 2015, community college appli-cants must be qualified to transfer as juniors to a four-year institution in fall, 2015, and 4-year college applicants must be sophomores who will continue as juniors in fall, 2015. Contact 443-6097 or [email protected]. For application go to www.div85.calrta.org.

SeniorsCOMPUTER CLASSES FOR SENIORS Pleasanton Public Library hosts Computer Classes for Seniors including Beginning Internet on the first Wednesday and Thursday of every month; Beginning E-mail on the second Wednesday and Thursday of every month; Open Practice on the third Wednesday and Thursday of every month; Advanced E-mail on the fourth Wednesday and Thursday of every month, at the Adult Computer Area in the library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Computer classes are designed for mature adults. Registration is required; call 931-3400.

DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER DANCE CLASSES Seniors are invited to a Beginning Latin Line Date from 1-2:15 p.m. Tuesdays; cost is $12 for four classes per month or $15 for five classes per month. Beginning line dance from 10:25-11:25 a.m. Thursdays, cost is $1.25 per class; beginning-intermediate line dancing from 10:15-11:15 a.m., Tuesdays, cost is $2 drop-in, or from 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, cost is $3 drop-in; easy and intermediate line dance from 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, cost is $3 per class; intermediate line dance from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Fridays, cost is $1.25 per class; advanced line dancing from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays, cost is $3 per class; or social line dance from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, cost is $2 for drop-in or $6 for four classes per month or $7.50 for five classes per month; all at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Call 556-4511.

DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER OFFERS MUSIC CLASSES Dublin Senior Center offers two music classes including Sing-a-longs with Judy Kuftin and Merrill Ito at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays; and Ukulele Beginning Instruction with Judy Kuftin and Merrill Ito at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, both at the Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Cost is $1.25 for each class. Call 556-4511.

DUBLIN SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS Dublin Senior Center offers differ-ent programs and activities includ-ing “ESL” which helps seniors prac-tice their English conversational skills, a Reading Group that meets monthly to discuss new books and a Needle Arts Group that enjoys quilting, sewing and knitting. Fees vary for each activity. For a com-plete list of activities, contact 556-4511 or [email protected].

FREE MEMORY SCREENING FOR SENIORS Caring Solutions is spon-soring free memory assessment on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Call 556-4511 for a 30-minute appoint-ment. Preregister by the Monday prior to reserve an appointment. Informational materials are avail-able at the Senior Center.

PEDDLER SHOPPE AT THE SENIOR CENTER The Peddler Shoppe in the lobby of the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., offers the handmade wares of talented local

senior artisans. It’s a great place to buy gifts. The Shoppe is staffed by volunteers and is open to the pub-lic 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Go to www.pleasantonped-dlershoppe.com.

TRANSCRIBING FOR YOU Transcribing for You has volun-teers that will transcribe and print your letters to be sent. The service is located at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $1.50. Call 556-4511 for an appointment or email [email protected].

SpiritualSUNDAY SERVICES AT UNITY OF TRI-VALLEY Join the Sunday service with Reverend Karen Epps at 10 a.m. every week at Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. Children’s program available. All are welcome. Ongoing classes, groups, and activities. Call 829-2733 or go to http://www.uni-tyoftrivalley.org/.

THREE DIAMONDS QIGONG SERIES “Three Diamonds Qigong” will focus on exercises that tap into and cultivate the three greatest reservoirs of energy within our-selves to create more stamina, more joy, clearer thinking, and better overall health. Classes will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; and March 3, 10, 17 at Unity of Tri-Valley’s Gathering Place, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd. Suite 120, Dublin. Drop-in classes are $12, prepayment for entire 8-week course is $80. Contact Gayle Staehle at 200-1765 or [email protected].

SportsADULT BOCCE LEAGUE Register for a fun, low-key, co-ed bocce league, beginning Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17-18. Minimum of four players are required to register as a team. Games are played from 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Centennial Community Park, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Registration deadline is Friday, March 6. Call 931-3437 or go to www.pleasantonfun.com.

ADULT SOFTBALL Sign up for an Adult Softball League. Divisions for all skills and abilities. Men’s and co-ed leagues are scheduled Sunday-Friday nights. Registration for new teams begins Feb. 12, and leagues begin March 29. For complete registration information please go to www.pleasantons-ports.com.

ADULT VOLLEYBALL All skill levels are welcome. Leagues begin play on Monday, March 16 and teams require a minimum of six players on a roster. Volleyball games are held from 7-10 p.m. Mondays at the Pleasanton Middle School gym. Registration deadline is March 6. Call 931-3437 or go to www.pleas-antonfun.com.

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18 and up, participants will be instructed on the basics of volley-ball. Classes are held from 4:45-5:45 p.m. on Sundays beginning March 8 at Pleasanton Middle School Gym, 5001 Case Ave. Call 931-3437 or go to www.pleasan-tonfun.com.

MEN’S ADULT BASKETBALL Two lev-els of play offered, with a league for everyone. League play starts March 11 and games are held from 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 27. Call 931-3437 or go to www.pleasantonfun.com.

OPEN GYM PROGRAMS Join for exer-cise and fun in open gym programs, including basketball, volleyball and family pickle ball. For locations and times, go to pleasantonsports.org. Punch passes may be purchased at www.pleasantonfun.com or at the Community Services Department, 200 Old Bernal Ave.

Support GroupsBREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP The American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Support group meets from 7:30-9 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at LifeStyleRx, 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore. Call 833-2784 or visit www.valleycare.com.

CLUTTERLESS (CL) SELF HELP GROUP Overwhelmed? Clutter stressing you out? CL is a non-profit, peer-based, self-help group for people with difficulty discarding unwanted possessions. Meetings are 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at The Parkview, 100 Valley Ave. in the second floor Activity Room. Free. Optional $3-$5 donation appreci-ated. Call 922-1467 or go to www.ClutterLess.org.

EAST BAY ESSENTIAL TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP If you have recently been diagnosed with ET or would like to learn more about this common movement disorder in a safe and supportive environ-ment, please join us from 10 a.m.-noon on the third Saturday of each month, in the Blackhawk A and B conference rooms at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, 6001 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. For more information, view their blog at www.eastbayet.com or call 487-5706 or email [email protected].

HAPPINESS AND BETTER RELATIONSHIPS Learn how to have more fulfilling relationships with your partner, spouse and children; how to be more effec-tive at work; and how to replace anger with peace and confidence. From 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Unity of Tri-Valley Office, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd. #120, Dublin. Cost is $5. Check online schedule at www.meetup.com/Tri-Valley-Real-Love-Group/ before coming.

MOTHERS WITH A PURPOSE Mothers With a Purpose meets at 7 p.m. on the second and

fourth Thursday of the month at the Foothill High School Library. Mothers with a Purpose was formed by local moms to offer support to families affected by addiction. Visit www.motherswitha-purpose.org.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS This 12-step support group for people with eating behavior problems meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore; and at 7:30 a.m. Saturdays in the Middle School Room at The Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 North Vasco Road, Livermore. Free with donations accepted toward room rent. No weigh-ins. Call Nora at 337-9118.

PLEASANTON MILITARY FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP Formed in 2003 this group provides support and comfort to the Pleasanton families whose loved ones are deployed in the combat zones of Afghanistan and Iraq. The group has monthly meetings and other events such as “pack outs” of comfort and care items for deployed members of the armed forces. The group also spon-sors the Yellow Streamer program on Main Street where streamers are displayed with the name, rank and branch of service of Pleasanton military personnel. Learn more at www.pleasantonmilitaryfamilies.org.

TRI VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR FIBROMYALGIA, LUPUS AND ALL FORMS OF ARTHRITIS This group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month at the Groves at Dublin Ranch in the Clubhouse, 3115 Finnian Way, Dublin. It hosts special speakers like doctors or specialists. For more information, call JoAnne at 875-0960.

VolunteeringCIGARETTE BUTT CLEANUPS The Public Policy Subcommittee of the Pleasanton Youth Commission will host two Cigarette Butt Cleanup events, from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Pleasanton Sports Park; and 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Amador Valley Community Park. Community ser-vice opportunity for high school students. For more information, contact Samu Tiumalu at 931-3432 or [email protected].

TRI VALLEY HAVEN THRIFT STORE Dedicated volunteers are needed immediately at Tri-Valley Haven thrift store in Livermore, with shifts available from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Duties include receiving, sorting, and pricing of items. Call 449-5849 or go to www.trivalleyhaven.org.

TRI-VALLEY HAVEN FOOD PANTRY The Tri-Valley Haven food pantry is in need of volunteers to help sort, organize, and bag donated food items along with other duties. If you can help out please contact Stacey at 449-5845. All shifts avail-able Monday-Thursday at Tri-Valley Haven food pantry, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore.

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Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

This week’s data represents homes sold during Dec. 22-Jan. 30

Pleasanton2109 Alexander Way M. Bland to S. & K. Garje for $602,5009440 Blessing Drive L. & R. Yu to K. Acharya for $1,969,000682 Concord Place L. Torres to Wong Trust for $430,0001802 Harvest Road M. Switzer to R. Parameswaran for $574,0006274 Inglewood Drive L. Bianco to Y. Zheng for $730,0002963 Liberty Drive Z. Yu to P. Wu for $830,0007821 Marigold Court US Bank to H. Huang for $892,500

Livermore701 Berryessa Street R. & A. Walker to G. Langston for $545,0001952 Broadmoor Street J. & L. Munoz to T. Gii for $494,000524 Dovecote Lane #1 M. Basile to M. Lardizabal for $559,000477 Elsinore Way D. & S. Hare to J. & M. Rademann for $1,250,000714 Geraldine Street J. Celeste to R. & J. Sutton for $650,0001968 Ginger Common W. Fong to L. & M. Yegon for $545,0001789 Helsinki Way C. Vicuna to R. & A. Harding for $670,000446 Huntington Way R. Ford to M. & S. Loconte for $596,0005219 Kisa Court Kerns Trust to D. Fletcher for $602,000782 Laurel Drive D. & C. Depaepe to F. Pan for $570,0001069 Marigold Road C. & K. Hollinger to S. Huntsman for $479,0001085 Murrieta Boulevard #205 R. Hurtado to C. Comiskey for $235,000789 Partridge Common Lombardi Trust to F. Hempy for $325,000140 Selby Lane #11 A. Baddam to M. Koepp-Baker for $470,0003817 Stanford Way J. King to J. Burnett for $425,00055 Terra Way Grammatica Trust to B. & C. Kwon for $1,185,0002716 Vine Drive J. & M. Rademann to M. Gundal for $1,044,500

6989 Bear Creek Drive T. & K. Glace to A. & S. Gore for $625,0001944 Broadmoor Street D. Hammerel to Z. Lennan for $594,0003647 Carrigan Common Hughes Trust to A. Tran for $362,000535 Cedar Drive Souza Trust to M. Huerta for $487,5001584 Corte Reina Common T. & E. Gutierrez to F. Janecek for $555,000562 Fontonett Avenue J. & D. Fitch to A. Bauer for $655,0004536 Kimberley Common J. Rogers to R. Stoner for $580,0001380 Le Harve Court Wood Trust to R. & Q. Brickley for $695,0001437 Lillian Street J. & K. Emery to N. Firato for $570,000565 Mayten Drive Bridges Trust to K. & L. Ouch for $545,0001119 Megan Road L. & K. Sharp to M. & R. Aranador for $630,00035 Meritage Common #205 L. Probst to M. Jensen for $425,000440 Modoc Place B. Rogers to R. Stevens for $590,0001069 Norfolk Road Capital Equity Management Group to Z. Jensen for $650,0003682 Oregon Way R. & K. Gandolfo to J. Monge for $495,00022 Rollingstone Common J. & H. Muzzy to B. Soman for $690,0002991 Sage Common Filipowicz Trust to K. & C. Batchelder for $775,000938 Sunset Drive Reding Trust to T. Greenaway for $460,0001771 Sutter Street Pac West Real Estate Services to J. Petlansky for $141,0001587 Yukon Place M. Padgett to T. Martin for $1,050,000 5772 Arlene Way K. Swearengin to M. & J. Santos for $759,0001126 Big Basin Road R. & D. Cantu to K. Hemavathy for $700,0002161 Bluebell Drive C. & K. Thompson to J. & A. Johnson for $575,0004047 Compton Court Aceves Trust to A. & M. Graycar for $612,0001166 Dunsmuir Place LL Cool Homes to K. & C. Messina for $855,0005514 Firestone Road F. Walbel to P. Foster for $621,000196 Heligan Lane #6 J. Wintch to H. Kim for $520,000

1855 Monterey Drive Cmlti Trust to A. & N. Lopez for $340,0001963 Paseo Laguna Seco B. Holscher to H. Monteiro for $332,0002889 Rutherford Court S. & B. Norman to S. & A. Lanza for $1,185,0001779 Serenidad Street Parkview Edge Properties to L. & B. Tyko for $629,0002245 Sevillano Court N. & T. Escover to Tennyson Trust for $1,585,000621 South S Street D. & C. Harmon to J. Stone for $650,000774 Vinci Way L. & G. Nguyen to M. Wei for $1,150,000 279 Albert Way Leone Trust to D. Fletcher for $545,0004726 Aries Court Fong Trust to M. Kobel for $532,0003811 California Way T. Dhanoa to P. Waters for $620,0002792 Cellars Court Brooks Trust to S. Hans for $1,250,0002202 Chateau Way Paolone Trust to R. Vargas for $650,000244 Daisyfield Drive Smith Trust to J. & J. Csillag for $710,0006902 Edgewater Lane T. & H. Wiechert to T. & K. Glace for $686,0001041 Eve Lane Ryan Trust to M. Rios for $775,0004417 Gale Street Camilleri Trust to J. McDowell for $705,0001080 Glenn Common N. Failing to J. Barton for $365,000557 Hemlock Court Chavez Trust to Sotoudeh Trust for $656,0001060 Hollyhock Street D. McDowell to R. Boggs for $510,0001696 Honeysuckle Road R. & K. Willingham to

J. & T. Weisbrod for $562,0002221 Leccino Court Ezaz Trust to R. & L. Lucia for $1,420,000421 Lincoln Avenue R. & R. Burk to H. & B. Guidry for $583,0001780 Locust Street H. & P. Brubaker to P. Aujla for $395,00032 Meritage Common #100 W. Brown to E. Sabet-Peyman for $480,0001263 Norwood Place C. & R. Schmidt to C. Dang for $600,000527 South Q Street B. & T. Adornato to J. & A. Hodapp for $750,000729 Wall Street C. & K. Lyons to N. Germano for $629,000

San Ramon1128 Arrowfield Way S. & S. Baker to J. Hu for $1,120,0002741 Ascot Drive Tip Fund to T. So for $1,003,500610 Canyon Woods Court #B R. Seto to R. Zambrano for $475,0007501 Interlachen Avenue J. & M. David to A. Kumar for $791,5006094 Lakeview Circle Poppe Trust to J. Khandekar for $960,000143 Lyndhurst Place Garwood Trust to D. & M. Billings for $1,838,00055 Madrid Place Gewing Trust to G. Luo for $720,000102 Medinah Place G. Burdge to M. Ciglar for $850,000135 Reflections Drive #21 C. Briones to V. Thirumalareddy for $300,0003553 Rosincress Drive R. & T. Sendrovitz to V. Lee for $1,450,000

SALES AT A GLANCE

HOME SALES

This week’s data represents homes sold during Jan. 21-30

Pleasanton (Jan. 21-28)Total sales reported: 7Lowest sale reported: $430,000Highest sale reported: $1,969,000Average sales reported: $861,143

Dublin (Jan. 21-28)Total sales reported: 7Lowest sale reported: 450,000$Highest sale reported: $1,081,000Average sales reported: $760,857

Livermore (Jan. 21-28)Total sales reported: 20Lowest sale reported: $365,000Highest sale reported: $1,420,000Average sales reported: $671,150

San Ramon (Jan. 28-30)Total sales reported: 8Lowest sale reported: $260,000Highest sale reported: $1,200,000Average sales reported: $754,125

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UWE MAERCZBroker Associate925.360.8758 [email protected]

Over $34,000,000 in sales in 2014

#1 Keller Williams agent for

Pleasanton and Livermore

225 E. Vallecitos Road, Livermore $3,699,000Marvellous 18.43 acre income producing vineyard estate with

in one of the most scenic Ruby Hill Vineyard Estate settings!

JUST LISTED

TWO AMAZING PROPERTIES NOW AVAILABLE

SOLD 36K Over Asking $935,000

1918 Paseo del Cajon, Pleasanton

Represented buyer

SOLD $819,000

1373 Buckhorn Creek Rd., Livermore

Represented seller

SOLD 71k Over Asking $1,200,000

1225 Hansen Road, LivermoreRepresented seller

2001 Ruby Hill Drive, Ruby Hill, Pleasanton $5,450,000Location, location, location! The best piece of real estate in Pleasanton! 36 sprawling acres

right next to Ruby Hill with a 2.5 acre building pad, zoned both residential/commercial

(approved for event center)! Income producing vineyard with breathtaking views!

You have to see it to believe it.

7010 Vallecitos Road, Sunol CA $7,788,888Beautiful location with great views from the upper bench. 2 parcels totalling

273 +/- acres, ponds, creek, frontage on road. Each parcel approved for

+/-12,000sf residential and +/-59,000sf commercial development.

Contact Uwe for a private showing.

www.vallecitosvalley.com273 acres residential/commercial

Terrific development opportunity!


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Re/Max Accord925-400-7533Steve@BayAreaHomeFinder.comwww.BayAreaHomeFinder.comBRE#01267039

Your local move-up specialistRosanne Hoffman 925.890.4416 | [email protected]

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Dennis Gerlt REALTOR®

Broker/OwnerGerlt Real Estate Servicesdirect: (925) 426-5010email: [email protected] LIC# 01317997

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Sylvia DesinDirect: 925.621.4070Cell: [email protected]

4237 GARIBALDI PLACE, PLEASANTON

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom duet in desirable Kottinger Ranch neighborhood. Close to downtown and shopping, easy freeway

access, vaulted ceilings, private yard, stunning community pool, tennis courts and hiking trails.

$699,000

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1855 VANCOUVER WAY, LIVERMORE

Represented BuyerSold before it hit the market! 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom single family

home. Incredible kitchen, beautiful wood floors, sparkling pool.

$830,000

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303 NEAL STREET – SOLD FOR $1,925,0008053 HORIZONS COURT – LISTED AT $2,079,000

938 SYCAMORE CREEK – SOLD FOR $1,787,000REPRESENTED BUYER

SOLD

SOLD

1066 VIA DI SALERNO – SOLD FOR $1,899,999REPRESENTED BUYER

3881 FOOTHILL ROAD – SOLD FOR $1,725,000

SOLDSOLD

570 SYCAMORE CREEK – SOLD FOR $1,625,000REPRESENTED BUYER

770 SUMMIT CREEK – SOLD FOR $1,638,500

SOLD

5718 DALTON CREEK – SOLD FOR $1,790,000

SOLD

863 SUNSET CREEK LANE–SOLD FOR $1,655,000

SOLD

2904 DEER HOLLOW LANE-SOLD FOR $1,750,000RERESENTED BUYER

SOLD

712 EVELYN COURT–SOLD FOR $1,616,720REPRESENTED BUYER

PENDING

5501 DEMARCUS #272 – LISTED AT $529,500

PENDING


5994 W. Las Positas, Suite 101, Pleasanton | 459 Main Street, Pleasanton | 2300 First Street, Suite 316, Livermore | Broker License #01395362

Contact me today to join our team.

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Debbie [email protected]

925-357-3210Team Leader/Manager Based on Terradatum info 1/1/2014 to 12/31/2014 – Cities Pleasanton, Dublin, and Livermore

HOMEOWNERS!

Gail Boal REALTOR®

Recipient of Grand Master Award 2014

925.577.5787 gailboal.com LIC #01276455

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Please call and I will go over how you can get

TOP DOLLAR for your home!

Thinking of moving up or downsizing?

Moving out of the area?

The market is HOT! Inventory is low — Don't wait!

REALTORS®, GRI, CRS, SRES

23 Carver Lane, SunolA rustic lane leads to a very private home situated on 5 acres of rolling hills just outside Pleasanton in the quaint town of Sunol. Panoramic views from each of its 5 bdrms! Almost 3,000 sq ft, 2 car garage, barn and detached 3 car garage. Perfect for a private vineyard or horses

$1,998,000

925.463.0436 | www.SoldinaFlash.com

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1021 Division Street, Downtown PleasantonLocation! Well maintained and upgraded 3 BR, 2.5 BA home within walking distance to Downtown amenities! Offered at $899,000

2279 Montarossa Court, LivermoreUpgraded and gorgeous! 4 BR, 3.5 BA among 3343+/- sq. ft. Gourmet kitchen. Master suite with retreat. Entertainer’s

Offered at $1,169,000

465 Cedar Drive, LivermoreUpdated single story with private yard and RV parking. 3 BR and 2 BA among 1390+/-sq. ft.

family room. Offered at $589,000

Pending! Pending! Pending!DeAnna Armario925.260.2220

[email protected] REALTOR® LIC # 01363180

Liz Venema925.413.6544

[email protected]® LIC # 01922957

ArmarioVenemaHomes.com#1 Top Producing Team in Sales and Volume for Keller Williams Tri-Valley Realty in 2014!

3784 Jerrold Road Livermore

A Winning Combination Luxury Living

Ranch Style Living

Gorgeous 5 bedroom/5 bath home is 3890 sq ft and showcases stunning panoramic views. Five-acre estate offers 3 fenced pastures with crossing gates and water access, tack room, hay barn, 4 horse stables with paddocks, and large roping arena with return. Minutes from downtown.

Offered at $1,999,999

FOR SALE

Mony Nop925-575-1602

[email protected] BRE #01813021

Cindy and Gene WilliamsREALTORS® BRE LIC # 01370076 and 00607511

925.918.2045www.WilliamsReGroup.com

550 Selby Lane LivermoreBuilt in 2013! 2,031 sq ft Belmont model in Shea development. 3 bedrooms with loft, 2.5 bathrooms. Highly upgraded and right next to the hills. Granite, hardwood, plantation shutters, covered patio, 2-car garage with premium lot! Great view! Offered at $775,000

Now is the time. Waiting until Spring will mean competing with MANY other listings and buyers.

A resident of the Tri-Valley and over a decade in the Real Estate Mortgage and Lending industry, I can navigate all your real estate needs.

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