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AROUND PLEASANTON

BY JEB BING

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Left: Kelly Pederson, suffering from kidney failure, and her brother Anders give thumbs-up sign before heading into surgery at UCSF Medical Center, where Anders donated a kidney to his sister Oct. 23. Right: Anders Pederson sips a glass of Napa Valley spiced wine, produced at Spicy Vines in Healdsburg, which he co-founded. Anders, 28, died Nov. 2 after donating a kidney to his sister.

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Funeral services are being held at 1 p.m. today at St. Augustine Catholic Church for Anders

Pederson, who died Nov. 2 — just over a week after surgery in which he donated a kidney to his sister Kelly. Anders, 28, lapsed into a coma a day after the successful transplant operation and never awoke. Imme-diately after the surgery, he and Kelly had a chance to visit several times, both pleased that his kidney was giv-ing her a new lease on life after both of her kidneys failed. “He is now a part of me for the rest of my life,” Kelly said. At the UC San Francisco Medi-cal Center, where the surgery took place, doctors had no explanation for Anders’ death. They said he was the first kidney donor to succumb from that kind of operation in the 50 years UCSF has performed kidney transplants. Anders is the son of Melissa Peder-son, a Pleasanton Realtor for 27 years who is now with Venture Sotheby’s International Realty on Main Street. He was a remarkable guy. Visually impaired early in life, he never let poor sight slow him down, whether in the classroom or on the play-ground at Vintage Hills Elementary School, which he attended, on the sports fields and track at Pleasanton Middle School or at Foothill High School. Even with his vision difficulty, he mastered tennis at Foothill and be-came a top student in Japanese, a language he chose because of his ad-miration of Japanese culture. He won top honors in the school’s Japanese classes taught by Diehl Sensei (also known as Tom Diehl). He traveled to Japan after graduating from Foot-

hill to attend Shibuya High School and then Sophia University, both in Tokyo. He then earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and Japanese at Santa Clara University. Anders was a software developer with experience in project manage-ment, analytics and sales. Passionate about solving problems, creating new ideas and bringing innovative prod-ucts to market, he also enjoyed learn-ing and implementing new technolo-gies, working to make them more impactful and efficient. Among his innovative ideas was to co-found Spicy Vines, a bold ven-ture in the creation of his own Napa Valley spiced wine. The result was a wine so diverse it can be served straight out of the bottle, as a cocktail or even heated up on a cold winter night like its traditional mulled wine counterpart. Anders once said it was this venture that helped him chal-lenge people to try something new, do something different and embrace life with a twist. Anders, who lived in San Fran-cisco, was close to his mother and often stopped by. Kelly is now home from the UCSF Medical Center with a fully functioning kidney after sev-eral years of dialysis and will return to work in Lyons, Colo., where she is a software engineer. Another brother Austin lives and works in Utah. Friends and family paid tribute to Anders at a vigil last night and will do so again today at the St. Augustine mass and a reception that will follow. For those wishing to contribute in her son’s memory, Melissa has opened an account at Fremont Bank. Donations should be made in the name of J. Anders Pederson Memo-rial Fund for Vision Impaired.


StreetwiseASKED AROUND TOWN

Julia BryantLitigation paralegal

When I was on vacation in Germany, a friend and I took up a stranger’s offer to join him for a picnic in the countryside. I should have known it would end badly and it did. We wound up running for our lives. To this day, I have never, ever again, gotten into a car with a stranger.

What is the most dangerous or daring thing you have ever done?

Mary Harbor, with Lilo Retired

Back in 1943, my apartment building caught fire. I saw the flames from a block away. I dropped my pocketbook right on the sidewalk and ran as fast as I could to the building. I snuck inside and ran up four flights of stairs to rescue my little dog Buster, of blessed memory, so that he would not perish in the fire.

Evan MannAttorney

In high school I tried out for the lead in my high school play even though I had no act-ing experience. Amazingly, I got the part and played Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof.” To this day I often find myself humming “If I were a rich man ...”, and it reminds me how important it is to dare to take a chance at something new and unfamiliar.

Julian Weinstein Investigator

I went scuba diving in Honduras many years ago while on a trip with some friends. They were all doing it, so I took a training class and went with them. We went down to depths of 60 feet, and it was absolutely thrilling.

Michelle Camarrano Receptionist

Well, I’m not much of a daredevil, but I did once pull the fire alarm in middle school because I wanted to see if it was true that it would shoot black ink at the person who pulled it, so that they could be easily identified. It did, and I got into quite a bit of trouble. LOL.

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Family jazz concert Bay Area fusion jazz ensemble Charged Particles performs at the Pleasanton Library tomorrow at 2 p.m., presenting a program of engaging music and intriguing musical education for all ages. Charged Particles’ three vir-tuosos — Murray Low on key-boards, Aaron Germain on bass and Jon Krosnick on drums — blend jazz styles with ele-ments from Latin music, classical music, funk and more to create some of the most electrifying jazz in the country, city officials said. Along the way, audience members will be taken on an insider’s tour to learn what jazz is all about and how it works. For more info, call 931-3400 or visit www.pleasantonlibrary.org.

Haven thrift store The Tri-Valley Haven Thrift Store, located at 116 North L St. in Livermore, has expanded its hours and is now open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds from all sales benefit Tri-Valley Haven’s programs for domestic violence, sexual as-sault and homeless and family services. The thrift store has a vari-ety of clothing, furniture and household items. “We’re already getting requests for holiday dec-orations,” said officials at the nonprofit. A team of volunteers from Asbury Methodist Church com-pletely renovated the storefront prior to its grand opening last year.

DIGEST

BY JEB BING

The City Council, hopelessly deadlocked over a develop-er’s bid to build 50 homes in

Pleasanton’s southeast hills after a 3-1/2 hour public hearing, voted unanimously Tuesday night to try again at its Dec. 1 meeting. More than 150 residents filled the council chamber, most from neighborhoods affected by plans by Greenbriar Homes Community to build the upscale homes on the 195-acre Lund Ranch II site in the hills south of Sunol Boulevard. Those from the Sycamore Creek and Bridle Creek neighborhoods were mostly opposed to using streets

through their communities to reach the new development from Sunol Boulevard and favored Greenbriar’s plan to connect the new develop-ment to Lund Ranch Road only. Those living in Ventana Hills and neighborhoods along In-dependence Drive and Junipero Street, which Lund Ranch traffic would then use, complained that cut-through traffic, particularly on Junipero, already congests their streets far beyond capacity. Besides which route should be ap-proved, council members also wres-tled with the questions raised by Mea-sure PP, the voter-approved initiative that now bans residential and com-

mercial construction on Pleasanton hills with slopes greater than 25%. A new road proposed by the Pleasanton Planning Commission to connect Sunset Creek Lane to the new Lund Ranch II develop-ment would have to be built on a slope greater than 25%. So the issue facing the council also was to determine if a road is defined as a structure — which would then fall under Measure PP’s mandate. If roads are not structures, as ar-gued by some on the council, includ-ing Mayor Jerry Thorne, then Mea-sure PP’s rule would have no effect on building the Sunset Creek Way extension. Both city staff and City

Attorney Jonathan Lowell agreed that the question was never addressed when Measure PP was adopted. Although the council chamber was filled and at least 50 more people were sitting on chairs set up in the Civic Center lobby, only 23 of them addressed the council. They were about evenly divided, as the council turned out to be, on which routes future Lund Ranch II homeowners should use to reach Sunol Boulevard. In a show of hands at the start of the hearing, a majority expressed a view asked by Thorne if the development should

City Council continues again a decision on Lund Ranch II development

3-1/2 hour hearing in standing-room-only council chamber fails to resolve dispute

Middle school

principal changes

Pleasanton, Harvest Park get new leaders after

shifting of administrators

Harvest Park and Pleasanton middle schools began this week with new school leaders after a spate of promotions caused some administrative changes. Jill Butler, who had been Har-vest Park’s interim principal, moved Monday to start as Pleasanton Middle School’s principal — in the wake of Pleasanton’s former principal, Aileen Parsons, accepting a job as the school district’s director of human resources. Butler is a familiar face at Pleasanton Middle School, working as vice prin-cipal there for two years until starting the interim post at Harvest Park in July, as well as previously serving as the chair of the school’s Language Arts Department and a classroom teacher. To fill Harvest Park’s new head-administrator vacancy, the school now has two co-principals, Amy Theberge and Steve Maher, who will share duties and will alternate working days. Interim superinten-dent Jim Hansen said the co-princi-pal arrangement is expected to last until the end of the school year. Theberge has experience as prin-cipal of Alisal and Donlon elemen-tary schools, a Tri-Valley Teacher In-duction Project (TV/TIP) coach and a classroom teacher. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Chico State, her master’s degree in interdisciplin-ary education with a literary empha-sis from Santa Clara University and her multiple-subject credential from Santa Clara University. Maher, a longtime Pleasanton

BY MEREDITH BAUER Jorge Barraza, a 17-year-old Amador Valley High junior, was remembered by teachers and friends this week for always being able to offer a smile and a good attitude. Barraza, of Pleasanton, died after being hit by a car on First and Abbie streets Sunday around 6:23 p.m. in an incident that Pleasanton police deemed an ac-cident. The teen tried to cross First Street, and the driver said he didn’t see the teen until it was too late, Sgt. Joe Leonardo said. “This is a tragic loss, and we’re all sort of reeling from this reality, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family,” Amador Valley principal Tom Drescher said in an interview. “As a school com-munity, we’re trying to rally and come together and try to find ways to support Jorge’s family.” A GoFundMe account has been made for Barraza’s family to assist with funeral costs — www.go-fundme.com/helpjorgesfamily. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than $24,000 in donations had been raised. Barraza was remembered this week as an essential part of Ama-dor Valley’s special education community, in which he was en-rolled. His friends and teachers said he always had a positive at-titude, loved learning new things and was always kind. He loved the school’s culinary education program and always looked forward to creating in the kitchen, they said. Once, when another student was hav-ing a hard time in an art class, he offered a reassuring pat on the shoulder to calm his friend down.

“Jorge was an absolute pleasure and joy to have in the classroom,” Alicia Newell, special education teacher at Amador Valley, said, adding: “Jorge had a passion for educa-tion and learning new things. He enjoyed reading, art and spending time with his classmates. Jorge al-ways had a smile on his face when he was at the school dances. Jorge had a great sense of humor and made his classmates and teachers laugh. Jorge will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Jorge made all that had the pleasure of working with him very proud.” His friends remember Barraza as a kind, thoughtful person who always had a positive attitude. “A part of us is missing, and no one can fill his place,” his friends

told Amador Valley counselor Tine Demateo. “He was a good friend!” Amador Valley alumnus Bran-den West said Barraza had a tran-quil personality and often helped soothe others in his classes. “I think he made people around him more calm,” West said in an interview, noting he had observed Barraza around school but didn’t know him well. “I’d probably say he was a peaceful and gentle guy.” Cris Byers, an assistant to a special education teacher at Ama-dor Valley, posted on the dona-tion page that she will “miss your smile and humor.” “May God keep you in his lov-ing arms and provide strength to your family during this trying

Amador Valley junior remembered for kindness, empathy

Teen killed crossing First Street; police deem crash accidental

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See PRINCIPAL on Page 8

ClarificationThe “Turkey Burn” item in Digest on Nov. 13, 2015 neglected to specify that the inaugural Tri-Valley Turkey Burn 5K and 10K routes on Thanksgiving Day are open to walkers, in addition to runners. For more info or to register, visit www.TriValleyTurkeyBurn.org.

See JUNIOR on Page 6

MEREDITH BAUER

Flowers expressing grief over Jorge Barraza’s death sit on the corner of First and Abbie streets Wednesday morning in Pleasanton.


NEWSFRONT

Almost 2.3 million people were injured in road accidents in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Of these, the vast majority were slight injuries that can be relatively easily treated – but the cause of the problem is not always addressed, and so it can come back... Lower back sprains and strains, herniated discs and fractured vertebrae may result from car accidents. Other common injuries are neck strain and whiplash, where the neck is forced back-and-forth very rapidly, resulting in damage to the upper spine. If you have suffered from whiplash you will know the pain it causes in the neck and back. It can be highly debilitating, resulting in headaches, stiffness, arm pain, pain between the shoulder blades, and/or lower back pain. Most people treated by conventional medicine are just told to take a course of painkillers and wait for it to go away; but that doesn’t address the potential damage to the body caused in the car accident and the pain killers can help you to feel better while the problem is allowed to “set in”.

What any car accident victim needs is careful examination, diagnosis and then treatment. Fortunately there are comprehensive new ways to do that using the latest technology – right here in Pleasanton. Intero Chiropractic, with its team of fully trained spinal care specialists have helped numerous patients recover from car accidents and relieve their back and neck problems. Dr. Jerry Hsieh, DC says “Many people feel lucky to have escaped a car accident with only ‘minor’ injuries. They take a course of medicine and gradually their pain diminishes. But unless the cause of the problem is fixed pain can come later as the injury sets in more deeply. They do not realize that their car accident has caused damage to their spine that needs treatment. Fortunately we now have effective methods to treat it non-invasively and without medication. Using a combination of ultra-advanced technology not found elsewhere in Pleasanton, we precisely diagnose the problem and develop a unique program to correct it. Not only does their neck or back pain go away but they feel more energized in general and they are able to prevent future problems.” Sofia R. from Alameda says: “I was treated for pain between my shoulders and mid back after I was rear ended in a car accident. I went to one session with a physical therapist and they

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BY JEREMY WALSH U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) introduced a new bill this month aimed at spurring young en-trepreneurs by creating a competi-tive grant program to establish, ex-pand or enhance business incuba-tors at universi-ties and colleges. “Because of rising student loans, entrepre-neurship among young Americans is at 24-year-low,” Swalwell, whose district includes Pleasanton, said in a state-ment. “We shouldn’t let student loan debt hold millennials back from pur-suing their entrepreneurial dreams.” House Resolution 3990, dubbed the “Start-Up America’s Students Act,” would establish the first-ever Small Business Administration com-petitive grant program that specifical-ly funds university business incuba-tors — facilities on college campuses

that provide shared spaces, resources and assistance for creating and grow-ing student-owned small businesses. “Universities and colleges can provide the perfect environment to foster innovation and entrepre-neurship. However, many schools lack the resources to invest in an incubator,” Swalwell said, adding that his proposed legislation would help fill that financial void. Joining the local congressman in co-sponsoring the bill were U.S. Reps. Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.), Patrick Murphy (D-Fla.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). All five are members of the Future Forum, a group chaired by Swal-well and comprised of the youngest Democratic Congress members that focus on issues and opportunities for American millennials. They hope HR 3990 will “give more students opportunities to get businesses off the ground,” accord-ing to Swalwell. The proposed legislation was re-ferred to the House Committee on Small Business on Nov. 5.

Swalwell bill aims to encourage

college-student entrepreneurship

Legislation would create grant program to fund

university business incubators

time,” she added. Pleasanton police released new details about the fatal crash on Wednesday afternoon. Barraza ran in front of a car near the intersec-tion of First and Abbie streets while trying to reach the other side of the road at about 6:23 p.m. on Sunday, Leonardo said.

The driver, a Stanislaus County man, was driving a black 2010 Mercedes traveling south on First Street between 25 and 30 mph. The driver, whose name was not released by police, stayed on scene and cooperated with police. He will not be charged in relation the the crash, Leonardo said. Emergency responders attempt-ed to save Barraza’s life, but he died on scene from major injuries. Barraza crossed the road about

30 feet south of the crosswalk, wit-nesses told police. Alcohol is not thought to be involved with the crash, and the driver had his head-lights on, Leonardo said. Services for Barraza are as fol-lows: a viewing is scheduled for Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Graham-Hitch Mortuary at 4167 First St. in Pleasanton, and a memorial service is set for Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 3999 Bernal Ave.

JUNIORContinued from Page 5

A restaurant that says it is the nation’s first U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified organic fast food restaurant has opened in Pleasanton, serving only organic options from California. The Organic Coup’s owners said they created the restaurant to bolster the organic food move-ment and change the way people think about food. The restaurant, located at 4825 Hopyard Road in Pleasan-ton, opened earlier this month and has a small menu of crispy chicken and vegetables in sand-wich, wrap or bowl form. Cus-tomers can also purchase a side of caramel-covered popcorn and organic sodas or other drinks.

The company said they used the word “coup” instead of “coop” because the restaurant was found-ed to spark a food revolution in which consumers help transform the conventional food system. “The inspiration for The Or-ganic Coup came from the lack of convenient clean food available. We were frustrated with the fact that there just weren’t any quick options at lunch or on busy week-ends,” Erica Welton, the restau-rant’s founder, said in a statement. “When we started down this path, we knew we wanted to serve only organic and were shocked to learn how few restaurants were actually USDA certified. We were even more shocked to learn that

there wasn’t a single USDA or-ganic certified in the fast food res-taurant category,” Welton added. She said the organic certifica-tion “says the food is free of GMOs (genetically modified organisms), toxic chemicals and pesticides, and livestock is raised without the use of antibiotics and added hormones.” Welton said, “Organic sup-ports family farms and tends to be more local. Organic farming practices also support regenera-tive agriculture, which has a pos-itive effect on our planet.” The restaurant company’s main office is in Walnut Creek, and it said its goal is to open several more restaurants in the next year.

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Copeland Green from Boy Scout Troop 948, a 2014 graduate of Amador Valley High School and current mechanical engineering student at Colorado State Univer-sity, is set to receive his Eagle Scout award at a special Court of Honor ceremony Sunday at Centerpointe Presbyterian Church. Green achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on Aug. 20, 2014, with his Eagle Scout leadership project in-volving designing and building improved storage for Valley Com-munity Church in Pleasanton. He first entered scouting as a Tiger Cub with Cub Scout Pack 901 and later earned the presti-gious Arrow of Light award. He continued with Boy Scout Troop 948 chartered by Centerpointe. In addition to earning 25 merit badges, Green served his troop as patrol leader, troop guide and librar-ian. He also attended the National Youth Leadership Training camp. He participated in 111 nights of camping, hiked over 360 miles and completed more than 42 hours of community service. Green also took part in high-adventure train-ing (HAT) activities: hiking 90-plus miles at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico twice and kayaking two 50-mile trips down the Sacra-

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—Meredith Bauer

PRINCIPALContinued from Page 5

Vintage Hill Elementary stu-dents packaged about 13,000 meals to send to hungry fami-lies abroad. Students from second to fifth grade participated in the charitable event on Monday. Students donned hair nets and took turns at food-preparation stations to assemble ready-to-ship food kits. Upon arrival to locations such as Haiti, India and Colom-bia, families are able to boil the entire packet of rice, vegetables and vitamins to have a filling,

nutritional meal. The meals are distributed to humanitar-ian organizations worldwide through Kids Against Hunger, a national nonprofit that works with schools to arrange these food-packaging events. Pleasanton schools have long worked with Kids Against Hunger. The Kids Against Hun-ger Bay Area satellite group recently held a food-packag-ing event at Alisal Elementary, where schoolchildren there packed 11,708 meals.

—Meredith Bauer

Kids work to defeat hunger by packing

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Pleasanton native set for Eagle Scout ceremony

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Copeland Green is set to be honored at an Eagle Scout ceremony this weekend at Centerpointe church.

Disneyland jam The Foothill High band showed off its school pride in a parade at Disneyland over Halloween weekend, with about 150 student perform-ers heading to Anaheim to take part in Mickey’s Sound-sational Parade, which runs through the theme park from Main Street USA to “It’s a Small World.” “They did a great job,” band director Josh Butterfield said. “It’s really good public-ity for our district and how strong our music programs are in our district.” The Foothill band is no stranger to the big stage, performing last year at Carnegie Hall and often playing at events across Northern California. And tomorrow, the band will compete in the Northern California Band Association’s Tournament of Champions.

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be blocked completely. Tuesday’s action by the council to continue the hearing came after the council was deadlocked 2-2 on several suggestions for moving forward on any of the issues, with Councilman Jerry Pentin, who lives near the Ventana Hills neighbor-hood, recusing himself from voting. Council members Karla Brown and Arne Olson said they consider Mea-sure PP to include a ban on hillside road construction as well as homes. Mayor Jerry Thorne and Council-woman Kathy Narum disagreed, al-though both suggested splitting the traffic impact by having some homes use Lund Ranch Road and the other homes using a different route that would take drivers through Sycamore Creek and Bridle Creek. In the end, the four council mem-bers also suggested downsizing the proposed 50-home development by as much as 60% and excluding several proposed housing lots that might be too close to hillside con-struction not allowed by Measure PP. Seeing the dilemma and the pos-sibility the council would shelve his development plan, Greenbriar’s president Mike Meyer suggested a postponement of a final vote to give him and his design staff time to come back with a somewhat different plan. The continuation of the public hearing was yet another delay in the consideration of a plan for a major housing development on the former Lund cattle ranch. The first plan was proposed in Sep-tember 2002 when 113 homes were proposed for construction on 12,000-square-foot lots. At that time, the city’s Planning Commission expressed concern over that project’s effect on hillsides. The proposed development then changed hands and it was not until April 2007 that a new builder pro-posed 149 homes on 3,000-square-foot lots. Those plans again were delayed and, a year later, Measure PP became the law of Pleasanton. Measure PP doesn’t affect the latest 50-home development plan, which would be built in a fairly flat bowl of the old ranch, not on hillside slopes. It’s the needed 50-yard exten-sion of Sunset Creek Way that would have to cross a steep slope that could fall under Measure PP’s terms. Greenbriar’s favored access to the new development on Lund Ranch Road also faces opposition, not only by the neighborhoods that route would affect, but also because of an

agreement made by past City Coun-cils with the Ventana Hills Home-owners Association that no traffic from Lund Ranch II would ever use streets in that community if the ranch was ever developed for housing. “Council members over the last 25 years have vowed that Junipero will not take traffic from Lund Ranch,” for-mer councilwoman Kay Ayala said at Tuesday’s hearing. “I don’t blame Mr. Meyer for wanting to find a cheaper access, but that was our agreement.” The Planning Commission ap-proved a plan Aug. 26 in a 4-1 vote, ruling that the new development should only be accessed by a new 24-foot-wide road that Greenbriar would have to build to connect to Sunset Creek Lane. That construc-tion would involve retaining walls and the placement of the creek in a culvert, which would also have to be approved by state agencies. The commission also debated at length proposals to split the traffic impact, by having drivers from 10 of the new homes use Lund Ranch Road and the other 40 using the Sunset Creek Lane extension. That plan, also discussed by the council Tuesday, received only lukewarm interest. Narum, in her remarks, said she felt that plan would lead to two separate neighborhoods instead of a single Lund Ranch community. Some of the public comments made at Tuesday night’s hearing: “I was a member of the Measure PP committee. There was never any talk about roads. PP was about residential and commercial devel-opment on hillsides, not roads. Roads should not be part of this discussion.” — Former councilman Steve Brozosky. “Junipero Street has already be-come a major arterial with motorists cutting through daily. Now the apart-ment project being built on Bernal at Stanley will create more cut-through problems for our neighborhood.” — Junipero Street homeowner. “It’s all about traffic. Nobody wants it. Nobody likes it in their neighborhood.” — Julie Lewis, Ju-nipero Street homeowner. “I worked on the Measure PP ini-tiative. The only exemption for PP is a 10 or less home development. A road with would violate PP.” — Homeowner. “If we don’t want traffic, don’t build the homes. That would make everyone happy.” — Homeowner. “Have a vote to see if the public wants the Sunset Creek Lane exten-sion.” — Alan Roberts. “Send this proposal back to the Planning Commission to reconsid-er.” — Rebecca Evans, Sierra Club.

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More than 150 residents pack the City Council chamber Tuesday night for 3-1/2-hour hearing on plans to build 50 homes on Lund Ranch II site near their neighborhoods. The debate was ultimately continued to another meeting.

BY MEREDITH BAUER Months after the former high school exit exam was dissolved, the results of last summer’s tests have been announced. Alameda County students who took the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in July — students who needed to retake the test in order to graduate last school year — had a passing rate of about 20%. These were among the last students to ever take the exam, which students used to be a graduation requirement.

Most students took the CAHSEE in the spring, but a few high school seniors retook the test in July to qualify for graduation. Pleasanton Unified had no students take the CAHSEE this summer. Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation in October removing the CAHSEE as a requirement for graduation for Cal-ifornia students. Previously, students would take the state test during their sophomore year. If they did not pass, they would be able to retake the test during their junior and senior years

until they received a score that would allow them to graduate. In Alameda County, 20% of the 217 students who were tested in July passed the math portion, and 26% passed the reading portion. The state average was slightly lower for math — 19% of 4,968 students. Statewide, 26% passed the English portion. In previous years, Pleasanton stu-dents excelled on the CAHSEE. Approximately 96% of Pleasanton sophomores passed the English sec-tion and 97% of sophomores passed the math section out of about 1,170 students tested for the 2013-14 exit exams. Pleasanton’s public schools earned the same percentages the previous school year. In lieu of a formal high school exit exam, students will work with their individual schools to meet on-site graduation requirements.

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Test eliminated this year as graduation requirement

BY MEREDITH BAUER The joyous holiday season can serve as a painful reminder to some who have lost loved ones during the year. But there are ways to manage grief in order to get through the holidays. Hope Hospice will host a free grief workshop next month to help resi-dents explore their grief and work on strategies to make the season bearable. The workshop will be held Dec. 15 from 2-4 p.m. at Hope Hospice Grief Support Center, 6377 Clark

Avenue in Dublin. The workshop will be on the second floor. Hope Hospice understands that the holidays can “generate powerful memories that can trigger your grief,” the organization said in a release. The workshop aims to introduce individuals to strategies for managing grief at family or social events, ex-plore fear, anxiety or strong feelings that come up during the holidays re-lated to loss, explore “exit strategies”

for unexpected, strong grief and pro-vide practical tips to make holiday preparations more manageable. The workshop will also include discussions on memorializing lost loved ones at holiday gatherings and self-care techniques that can make the holiday season less un-bearable and more enjoyable. Pre-registration is required. Call 829-8770 to reserve a spot in the workshop.

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Hope Hospice hosting free seminar to help people manage sadness, anxiety

’80s new wave soundA Flock of Seagulls, the new wave band of the 1980s known for their bizarre haircuts as well as for their single “I Ran (So Far Away),” will perform at 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27, at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Their songs, including “Wishing (If I Had a Photo-graph of You)” and “Space Age Love Song,” as well as the Grammy Award-winning instrumental “D.N.A.,” remain emblematic of the era. For tickets and more information, go to www.lvpac.org, call 373-6800 or visit the box office at 2400 First St., Livermore.

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Pleasanton police investigate Veterans Day groping incident

Pleasanton police seek the public’s help in identifying a man accused of groping a woman as she jogged at Ken Mercer Sports Park on the evening of Veterans Day.

The unknown man emerged from behind a wall and grabbed the woman’s buttocks as she jogged past a restroom at the park on Parkside Drive around 7:50 p.m. on Nov. 11, according to a statement released on the Pleasanton Police Department’s Facebook page.

The man, who appeared to be 20-30 years old, did not say anything to the woman during the incident, and he quickly fled west toward Hopyard Road, according to police. The cul-prit was described as approximately 5-foot-8 and 150 pounds, wearing a dark-colored hoodie sweatshirt and dark pants.

Police said no other similar incidents have been reported.“While incidents such as this are extremely rare in Pleas-

anton, our citizens are reminded to take proactive steps to ensure their safety. These include walking or running with a partner, not using head phones which drown out ambient noises, always carrying a cellphone and being aware of your surroundings,” police said in the Facebook post.

Anyone with information about the Nov. 11 incident can contact police at 931-5100.

In other police news:• Alameda was among five Bay Area counties awarded state grants last week to construct new jail facilities through the Board of State and Community Corrections. The funds were made possible through the state’s 2014-15 budget and State Senate Bill 863, the Adult Local Criminal Justice Facility Financing bill, board officials said. The grant is conditional upon each county replacing out-dated, dense, inmate housing with an improved center that reduces recidivism while protecting public safety. Alameda County has proposed to build a Mental Health, Program and Service Unit and renovate housing spaces with a $54,340,000 grant it received from the state, board officials said.

Santa Clara, San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma counties were also among the 15 recipients of the grants. A total of $1.2 bil-lion was requested from 32 counties that applied for the grant, board officials said.• A Pleasanton business was robbed of $3,000 in cash after someone broke in Monday. The Food and Beverage convenience store, located at 5696 Stoneridge Drive, was broken into on Monday at 2:26 a.m. when an unidentified person removed the glass to the front door, police stated. The culprit then slid on his stomach around the front coun-ter and opened a cabinet containing cash. He took $3,000 and left the business, police stated. The damage to the window was about $800. The man was wearing a black sweatshirt, blue jeans and thick gloves, but other identifying factors were not reported, according to police.• Pleasanton police are searching for a man who stole three iPhones from an Apple Store inside Stoneridge Shopping Center. Security footage of the Nov. 12 incident, which police posted on social media, shows a man walk into the Apple Store. He picks up one phone to inspect it, then picks up a second phone, and then grabs a third and stacks all three. After he grabs the third phone, he turns around and bolts out of the store, breaking the safety cables. Pleasanton police said two iPhone 6 Plus phones and one iPhone 6S were stolen. The man was identified as black and wearing a red-and-white baseball cap, a white button-down shirt and gray pants. Anyone with information is asked to call 931-5100 and ask for Detective Silacci.

—Meredith Bauer and Jeremy WalshInformation from Bay City News Service was used in this report.

POLICE BULLETIN

POLICE REPORTThe Pleasanton Police Department made the following information available.

Nov. 5Theft

7:12 a.m., 5500 block of Johnson Drive; auto theft

7:40 a.m., 200 block of Junipero Street; theft from auto

11:10 a.m. in the 5000 block of Foothill Road

11:49 a.m. in the 4600 block of Herrin Way

Robbery

2:28 p.m. at Stoneridge Mall

5:29 p.m. in the 6700 block of Santa Rita Road

Fraud

2:56 p.m. in the 4300 block of Mirador Drive

Domestic battery

6:08 p.m. on Santa Rita Road

Nov. 6Residential burglary

9:58 a.m. in the 5400 block of Blackbird Drive

Theft

11:11 a.m., 1600 block of East Gate Way; auto theft

3:36 p.m., Stoneridge Mall; shoplifting

Fraud

11:38 a.m. at the 00 block of California Avenue

1:58 p.m. in the 4800 block of Bernal Avenue

Assault/battery

2:10 p.m. on West Angela and Harrison streets

Nov. 7Domestic battery

2:30 a.m. on Corte Melina

Theft from auto

12:29 p.m. in the 1000 block of Hancock Court

Embezzlement

1:23 p.m. in the 4500 block of Rosewood Drive

Nov. 8Assault

9:14 a.m. in the 900 block of Madeira Drive

Theft

2:02 p.m., Stoneridge Mall; shoplifting

4:08 p.m. in the 600 block of Concord Place

Nov. 9Theft

8:59 a.m., 4400 block of Willow Road; theft from structure

10:31 a.m., 5300 block of Hopyard Road; theft from auto

10:32 a.m., 4200 block of Rosewood Drive; theft from auto

11:32 a.m., 6000 block of Johnson Drive; theft from auto

4:11 p.m., 5600 block of Springhouse Drive; theft

Fraud

11:35 a.m. in the 6900 block of Corte Antonio

1:01 p.m. in the 7200 block of Valley View Court

Nov. 10Theft

9:36 a.m., 6200 block of Garner Court; theft from auto

11:37 a.m., 7000 block of Johnson Drive; theft from auto

4:05 p.m., Stoneridge Mall; theft

Child abuse

11:55 a.m. on Bernal Avenue

Robbery


Fraud

2:01 p.m. in the 1000 block of Heinz Ranch Court

Burglary


Nov. 11Theft

8:30 a.m., 3000 block of Tonopah Circle; theft from auto

9:34 a.m., 5200 block of Crestline Way; auto theft

2 p.m., 6200 block of Robin Court

5:07 p.m., Stoneridge Mall

Shoplifting


5:59 p.m. in the 2300 block of Stoneridge Mall Road


Assault

11:36 a.m. in the 6600 block of Koll Center Parkway

Fraud


Sex offenses

7:49 p.m. on Parkside Drive

Nov. 12Missing person report

12:59 a.m. on Springdale Avenue

Commercial burglary

6:57 a.m. in the 6600 block of Owens Drive

8:19 a.m. in the 4600 block of Chabot Drive

Fraud

11:14 a.m. in the 6200 block of Camino Del Lago

Theft

12:06 p.m., 5500 block of Springhouse Drive

12:40 p.m., Stoneridge Mall; theft from structure

Pleasanton police investig

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Pleasanton police are searching for the man in the red-and-white baseball cap in this photo who was videotaped stealing three iPhones from the Apple Store inside the Stoneridge Shopping Center last week. The photo is a still image pulled from in-store video footage released by investigators on the PPD Facebook page.


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Downtown planning should focus on bikes, not parking

Dear Editor, Pleasanton clearly recognizes the need to plan for non-motorized transportation options as seen in the city’s Climate Action Plan, General Plan and other guiding documents. However, this vision continues to go unfulfilled downtown while the city instead focuses on how to make enough parking spaces available for everyone to park in front of their favorite business without waiting for a spot or walking a block. If the city were to instead invest a fraction of the funds dedicated to park-ing plans to improve bicycle access, perhaps there would be less demand for those parking spaces as people choose other ways to get downtown.

Routes for bicyclists into down-town are characterized by fast-moving vehicle traffic and the constant risk of being hit by drivers quickly pulling out of the many business driveways, par-ticularly along Santa Rita Road between Mohr Avenue and Del Valle Parkway. Once downtown, few modern bike racks are avail-able for convenient and secure bike parking. I hope to see the city pay more attention to the safety and needs of bicyclists in future planning efforts. Studies show that bicyclists out-spend motorists at restaurants, bars and convenience stores, so wouldn’t spending a little more on bicycle infrastructure be best for downtown Pleasanton in the long-run?

—Stephanie Martin

Given last weekend’s tragic events in Paris and now the report that ISIS terrorists placed the bomb that brought down a Russian passenger jet earlier, killing 129 people, it seems fitting to reprint

a 1940 editorial that appeared in the O’Fallon (Ill.) Progress, written by editor Marcel Kuehn. The similarities of America’s concerns on that Nov. 21 Thanksgiving give us food for thought as we join our families for the Thanksgiving holiday this week. “Perhaps we have had more reason to be thankful other years, it may be that there are some homes in our community where little gratitude comes from the hearts, but there is no one living in these United States of America who has not one very good reason for raising a prayer this Thanksgiving in 1940. “We add another year to those celebrated by our forebears who enjoyed the blessings of civil and religious liberty. We too, are aware of blessings abounding in food and clothing and shelter, freedom and opportunity, of all the material and spiritual benefit enjoyed by all of us. “This country affords us truth and justice, though we often question this. It is not until we read of the bigotry, intolerance and prejudice that floods Europe that we are alive to our own rights and benefits. Few of us would exchange what we have for what they have. “Our sympathy goes out to the war oppressed and crucified, but we continue to be grateful we are on this side. Consider our rights as Ameri-cans as this Thanksgiving Day finds us gathered round festive boards. “Say a prayer that the airplane flying overhead isn’t pointing out our community for destruction, that our newspaper and radio is not con-trolled by the government, that the noonday meal isn’t being eaten with a gas mask hung over the chair back, that the streets are lighted at night and our shades open to shed a friendly glow to passers-by. “None of us who sit at this table are registered with the local police as spies or political enemies, nor is our conversation carried on in whispers to prevent our friends from being put in jail. “The heads are bowed, the tears gather, as a successful harvest finds us observing another Thanksgiving with the prayer for America and her grateful ones who have a deep appreciation for the benefits and mercies bestowed by a kindly God.”

—Marcel Kuehn. O’Fallon Progress

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This Holiday

Inspiring ideas for the 2015 holiday season

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BY SIERRA RHODES

The holidays are upon us once again, and with them come a blizzard of vacations, fam-

ily gatherings, community events and every opportunity to shop until you drop. To make the unending barrage of fun more manageable for everyone, we have pulled together an early list of holiday events scheduled in and around Pleasanton, from Thanksgiving celebrations to holiday decorating. Even if your feelings about this time of year are more of the Scrooge persuasion, November and December promise to be filled with opportuni-ties for holiday shopping, family fun and magical celebrations sure to put a smile on your face.

Crossroads Doll and Bear Show

This event features antique to mod-ern dolls, teddy bears and miniatures, books, supplies, and more this Sat-urday at the Alameda County Fair-grounds, Building C, 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Bring up to two dolls or bears for a free informal appraisal. Cost is $8, $4 for children under 12. Contact (775) 348-7713 or [email protected].

Holiday Spirit Stroll The Pleasanton Downtown Associa-tion (PDA) will hold its third-annual Holiday Spirit Stroll from 5-8 p.m.

this Saturday. More than 25 down-town merchants will be paired with local breweries, wineries and bars for a festive night sampling beer, wine and cocktails. Wear your ugliest holiday sweater to participate in the Ugly Holi-day Sweater contest during the event. Go to www.pleasantondowntown.net.

Turkey Bingo Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298 will hold the annual Turkey Bingo at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Veterans Me-morial Building, 301 Main St. Bingo cards are $10 each for all games. $50 prize and turkey for games 8 and 16. Have fun while supporting veterans. Call Dave Ham at 455-1488, David Caldwell at 462-7893, Bill Danko at 548-7051, or Phil Stage at 872-2639.

‘Finding Refuge’ Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Interfaith Interconnect will hold its third annual Interfaith Thanksgiv-ing Service at 4:30 p.m. this Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St., Livermore. See and hear how different faiths express thankful-ness. Contact [email protected]. Space limited.

Downtown Pleasanton’s Magical Holiday Evening

Celebrate the holidays at Downtown Pleasanton’s Magical Holiday Evening from 4-7 p.m. this Sunday. The streets will come alive with the sights and

sounds of the holidays. Downtown shops and restaurants will welcome in the holidays with fes-tive decorations, twinkling lights, ban-ners, window displays and holiday treats. Get a free photo with Santa Claus at Museum on Main along with a spe-cial visit from Disney’s “Frozen” charac-ters, Elsa and Anna, and other favorite characters from “Storybook Smiles.” Enjoy carolers, bell ringers and flutists performing to your favorite holiday tunes. Visit www.Pleasanton-Downtown.net for more details.

Tri-Valley Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast

Come to the third-annual Thanksgiv-ing Prayer Breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. Monday at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Pleasanton at the Club, 7050 Johnson Drive. Focus on the Tri-Valley family and community needs while highlight-ing what the nonprofit organization City Serve has done this past year to meet those needs and how you can help. This year’s guest speaker is Bay Area resident Nancy Ortberg. Cost is $40 for breakfast, free to attend. Contact 452-8276 or [email protected]. Go to cityservetrivalley.org.

Hometown Holiday Parade Come to Pleasanton’s biggest event of the season, the Hometown Holiday Parade, from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. More than 2,500 participants line

up dressed as reindeer, snowmen, an-gels, holiday packages, and more in this festive, community-based parade down Main Street, followed by musi-cal entertainment, and the lighting of a holiday tree in front of the Museum on Main. Look for a special appearance by Santa Claus. Go to www.hometownholiday.com for more information.

Friends of the Dublin Library Holiday Book Sale

Friends of the Dublin Library will hold a Holiday Book Sale from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. You will find a great selection of beautiful hardcover books in excellent condi-tion, ideal for gift giving. Call 803-7252 or go to www.dublinfriends.org.

Paws In Need Photos With Santa

Want a festive photo with Santa? Photos with Santa will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Pet Ex-treme, 4500 Arroyo Vista, Livermore. Use your camera or our photographer for $10 donation to Paws In Need. No reservations. Dogs on leashes, cats in carriers. Call Gay at 447-8903 or go to Paws-In-Need.org.

Children’s Holiday Tea Party Children can experience a real tea in a historic barn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin. Child-friendly menu, table amusements and a merry sing-a-long. Old St. Nick will visit and take photos with the children. Cost is $25. Call 452-2100.

Home for the holidaysFun and festivities in your backyard — no flying sleigh required

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Making your list and checking it twice? Coming up with unique items for all your family and friends in a short

period of time is not always a simple feat. Luckily, there are many easy ways to make everyone on your list feel special.

Customized books While literature always makes a great gift, a personalized book will make reading time extra appealing, and a cherished present that will never be forgotten. Personalized book companies let you make your gift recipient the hero of a unique story, complete with the person’s name and photo.

Personalized candles Turn the gift of a treasured candle into something even more personalized by in-corporating photos and messages on the candle label. Make a statement by picking a fragrance with your recipient in mind, tied to special memories you share. Some candle companies allow you to per-sonalize everything from the label design to embellishments in the wrapping. Personal-ized candles, which are easy to design, also make thoughtful hostess gifts for all your holiday festivities this season.

DIY gift basket A standard-issue gift basket will be appre-ciated, but to show you truly care, consider

customizing each gift for every recipient. You can make unique creations by taking favor-ites into consideration. Is your gift recipient a dog lover? Does she have a sweet tooth? After stocking baskets with goodies cus-tomized to their tastes, adorn each one with unique garlands, ribbons and bows. This holiday season is the perfect op-portunity to take advantage of all the easy, customizable options available to make each gift thoughtful and unforgettable.

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All-American Holiday Concert

The Pleasanton Community Concert Band will perform seasonal music composed or ar-ranged by American musicians about Ameri-can traditions at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Firehouse Arts Center. Free. Call 846-5897 or go to pleasantonband.org.

Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest

Downtown Pleasanton visitors are invited to vote for their favorite storefront in the inaugural Downtown Pleasanton Holiday Storefront Decorating Contest, sponsored by the Pleasanton Downtown Association and the Pleasanton Weekly.

Voting will be now through Dec. 7. One vote per email address. Two voters will be randomly selected to win a $50 Downtown Pleasanton Gift Card. Winning business and gift card recipients will be announced on the Pleasanton Weekly website Dec. 14.

Ballot available at www.PleasantonWeekly.com/decorating_contest.

Museum Holiday Tea Take a break from the holiday hustle-and-

bustle for a traditional holiday tea, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, and at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Dublin Heritage Park and Museums, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin. Featuring classic tea sandwiches, scones, de-lectable desserts and peaceful holiday music. Cost is $25. Call 452-2100.

Rotary Holiday Dinner Ticket Distribution

Tickets for the annual Rotary Holiday Din-ner will be distributed on Tuesday, Dec. 8 on a first-come, first-served basis at the Pleasan-ton Senior Center. One ticket per senior, 62 years of age and older. Open to Pleasanton residents, proof of residency required. To pick up a ticket for a spouse bring their ID.

Call 931-5365 or go to www.pleasantonse-niorcenter.org.

Museum on Main Reading TimePreschoolers (ages 2-5) and their families

are invited to meet at the Museum on Main for books and crafts at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9. The theme is “Hanukkah Celebration.” Admission is free. No reservations required. Call 462-2766 or go to http://www.museu-monmain.org/moms-reading-time.html.

Candlelight StarlightLet 200 children brighten your holidays

with the “Choir of Angels.” The International Award-Winning Canta-

bella Children’s Chorus presents a choral cel-ebration of light for Christmas, Hanukkah,

and Diwali with two concerts; K-5th children perform at 1 p.m., 5-12th graders perform at 4 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 12 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive. Tickets are $22, children under 18 free. Contact [email protected] or go to www.cantabella.org.

Valley Dance Theatre Nutcracker See Tchaikovsky’s magical holiday classic “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 12-20 at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. No 2 p.m. performance Dec. 12. Tickets are $25-$38, $19 for stu-dents 17 and under. Call 373-6800 or go to www.livermoreperformingarts.org.

Chanukah Under the Stars This free event in front of the Bankhead Theater in Livermore runs from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12 featuring holiday latkes and do-nuts, live music, ‘glow in the dark Chanukah fun,’ greetings from Livermore’s Mayor and government officials and a menorah-lighting at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.JewishTriValley.com or call 846-0700.

Sleep Train’s Toy Drive for Foster Kids and Photo Contest

Christmas is an exciting time of year, but foster children often have the added worry of wondering whether Santa will find them. To help ensure every foster child wakes up with a gift on Christmas morning, Sleep Train is hosting its Toy Drive for Foster Kids and #SleepTrainSecretSanta photo contest, now through Dec. 13 at any Sleep Train location.

Grief Support Workshop: Handling the Holidays

Hope Hospice will offer a special workshop for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one, from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Hope Hospice, 6377 Clark Ave., Dublin. Learn about ideas and choices that can make a difference in handling the holidays. Call 829-8770 or go to http://hopehospice.com.

Holiday Luncheon at the Dublin Senior Center

Enjoy delicious food, close friends and songs sung by Janice Reid at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Features holiday chicken roast, cornbread stuffing, roasted vegetables, sweet potato mash, gravy and apple cinnamon cobbler. Register in person, by mail or online by Dec. 11. Cost is $15 for Dublin residents, $18 for non-residents. Call 556-4511 or go to seniorctr.dublin.ca.gov. Note: If you have an event you would like to see listed in a future Pleasanton Weekly, or know of one

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what’s on the inside that counts. The presentation makes the first impres-sion and how the gifts look on the outside is often what builds the most excitement and makes them memorable. “Make your wraps almost too good to tear open and show your friends and loved ones that you went the extra mile to personalize their presents,” said Jenni Radosevich, do-it-yourself expert and founder of I Spy DIY. “Using the right tools — such as a sharp pair of scissors and gift-wrap tape that disappears onto the paper — helps create the perfect basic wrap that you can take to the next level with personalized embellishments,” she added. Starting with a basic wrap gives you a blank canvas to get creative, and whether it’s a simple or complex embellishment, it doesn’t have to be expensive. Radosevich suggests these trends to make holiday gifts merry and bright with adornments for every generation: • Family fashionista: Rip the hottest colors and trends from the fashion runways to add unforgettable style to your gifts. Bring the popular fringe look to life by creating fringe tassels out of colored raffia and tie them around wrapped gifts. • Tech-savvy teen: Hashtags and emojis aren’t just for your smartphone. Re-create your favorite emojis cutting shapes out of construction paper and using double-sided tape to create faces, or create rubber stamps to

add them to the gifts in a repeating pattern. • For sweet kids: Give young ones an extra special treat by using candy in place of bows and ribbons. Wrap with solid paper and tie bakers twine around the gift. Try sugar sticks or candy canes to make fun shapes or use a small piece of twine to pinch the center of a fun-sized candy bag to look like a bow that tops the gift. • Blissful newlyweds: Add to their grow-ing collection of personalized gifts with a wrap that pays homage to their union. Create textured monograms by cutting letters out of felt or faux fur to not only enhance the wrap, but also replace the traditional sticker label. • Beloved grandparents: Create a throw-back to simpler times with a chic black and white color scheme. Wrap the gift in solid black or white paper and embellish with tis-sue paper or coffee filters to add texture.

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One of the best ways to motivate kids to learn is by making it fun, and the hol-iday season is the perfect opportunity

to equip the kids in your life with gifts that are equal parts entertaining and educational. For some great gift ideas that turn what could be a chore into a good time, consider the following:

Watch it grow Whether you do-it-yourself or opt for a store-bought kit, a terrarium offers children a hands-on lesson in horticulture, biology, earth science and responsibility. Terrariums, which make great gifts, can be used to grow beautiful plants and flowers, or edible herbs for the kitchen. Pair this gift with books about nature and gardening and you may inspire a green thumb for life.

Smart gaming Kids will always want to play video games, so why not allow them to learn while playing? For example, VTech’s In-noTV, an educational TV-connected gaming system designed with preschoolers in mind, features a kid-friendly wireless controller and learning games for ages 3-8 that in-

troduce language arts, science, technology, engineering and math concepts — many aligned with Common Core standards.

Make music Many children wish to explore the world of music, but unfortunately, their schools may not offer the exact programs they are looking for. You can nurture musical talent and interest at holiday time, however. If your child is indecisive, consider a temporary rental of his or her instrument of choice and a starter pack of just a few lessons.

Kid-sized science Burgeoning scientists will love making their own observations and discoveries. Luckily, kids-size scientific apparatus are available for those just beginning to ex-plore everything from cells of plants to the cosmos. Telescopes and microscopes designed with kids in mind can help young ones develop the skills needed to succeed in science. When making your gift list this season, don’t forget the notion that fun and learning are two peas in a pod.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for you and your family, it’s also the busiest.

The holidays bring trips to book, parties to plan, meals to cook, homes to clean and of course, work and school schedules to manage. On top of that, you have to tackle perhaps the most daunting task of all — the holiday shopping list. Can it be done? Of course it can. But you can make it a little easier with these four tips guaranteed to cut through the clutter and streamline holiday shopping.

Make your list and check it twice Along with making a holiday budget, create a detailed list of everyone you need to buy for. Include specific sizes and the dollar amount you plan to spend on each person to save you time when you hit the store. You can also save your list to your phone for easy access right at your fingertips.

Stock up and spread cheer this year

Make sure to stock up on a few generic, gender-neutral gifts to have on hand during

the holidays should you receive an unexpected gift from your next-door neighbor or mail-man. This way, you will be prepared to spread the joy of gifting no matter who shares it first.

Decide which deals belong on the naughty and nice list

Use your smartphone or other mobile de-vice to research a store’s holiday deals ahead of time.

Make sure the gifts under your tree are price-match guarantee

Most stores offer price-match guarantees throughout the year, but especially dur-ing the holiday season. Hold on to your receipts and keep an eye out for new ads and sales as the holidays get closer. Price-matching could be your ticket to further holiday savings.

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Already dreading what you’ll spend this holiday season? It doesn’t have to be that way.

Gifts aren’t the only budget-busting cul-prit during the holidays. The weeks be-tween Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day are also a peak time for spending on groceries, travel, events, entertainment, energy, clothes and meals out. Financial advisers recommend you use no more than 1.5% of your annual income on holi-day spending, so consider the following suggestions to keep it under control:• Start with a list and make a budget. Begin your planning by listing every possible holiday expense you’ll face, and don’t stop at gifts.• Consult the “Practical Money Skills for Life” comprehensive holiday budget plan-ner at www.practicalmoneyskills.com to help organize your information and track your spending.• Be open about money trouble. If you

are facing financial difficulties during the holiday season, don’t spend to hide

the problem.• Don’t be ashamed to make adjustments and tell friends and family members that you’d like to temporarily downsize your spending until conditions im-prove. They might actually ap-preciate a spending reprieve, too.• Build a bargain-hunting strike force. Let friends and family know

you’re looking for particular toys, gifts, foods or decorating items and volunteer to do the same for them. Save and share coupons. Encourage your group to find resources, check prices and share requests and ideas via social media. Results can come back in a matter of minutes. Also, evaluate all transportation costs. Do you really need to run out of one or two items at a time? Designate certain days of the week for particular items, keep an eye out for free delivery and see if friends and family might want to share errands. Those with large vehicles or trucks can help move, deliver and even install appli-ances or electronics if they have the skills to do so. Smart transportation choices extend to car pools or public transportation for events and entertainment. Leverage your creativity. If there’s some-thing you make or do really well that people love, consider making such accom-plishments into gifts. From specialty food items your friends enjoy, to clothing or art, anything done well can be a gift. Don’t rule out lessons or skilled labor as potential holiday gifts, particularly for rela-tives who can’t afford such services at this time. Smart shopping for ingredients or supplies can make such creative gifts a real money saver. Build a year-round gift stash. If there are gifts or foodstuffs you can buy on sale and keep for a while, you’ll have a ready source of thank-you gifts for hosts, teachers or co-

workers year-round. Set aside a similar area for cards, gift tags and wrapping paper. Also keep in mind that many retailers put holiday-themed items on sale before the holidays are fin-ished. If you think you’ll need these items next year, grab your coupons, take advan-tage and put those items aside for future gift giving. Late saving for gifts? Do it anyway. If you don’t have a holiday fund set up, don’t let that keep you from starting one. Every little bit helps. Take 5-10% of your next pay-check and set it aside, doing it each week throughout the holidays. If you keep it up, your holiday fund can eventually become an emergency fund to be used for other savings goals, including retirement. Take notes for next holiday season. Cre-ate a paper or digital file where you can collect ideas for next year. Check print and online resources like Consumer Reports for items that can be bought at specific times of the year at a discount so you are able to hide them for the holidays, but remember where you hid them. Bottom line: Keeping holidays affordable isn’t a challenge when you’re willing to do a little planning, idea-sharing and record-keeping. Make it an activity you can do year-round.

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BY JEB BING

Today marks the start of the Pleasan-ton Weekly Holiday Fund campaign, a time when we ask our readers to

turn their thoughts to supporting local nonprofit agencies and services that care for those in need year-round.

It’s also a timely effort.“The Holiday Fund is underway at a time

when many nonprofits that benefit from this campaign are still faced with diminished contributions as a result of the waning re-cession while needing increased funds to meet a growing number of those in need,” said Gina Channell-Allen, president and publisher of the Pleasanton Weekly.

For example, REACH, an acronym for Resources Education Activities Community and Housing for special-needs adults of the Tri-Valley, uses funds collected through the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund to enhance the quality of life for people with develop-mental disabilities. It uses these resources to support education programs, for activi-ties and to provide housing opportunities. It has nine homes in the Tri-Valley serving 26 people with disabilities that range from cerebral palsy to Down syndrome to autism, with some being more impaired than others.

REACH expanded several years ago to provide a more holistic approach to its services, and it now also addresses fitness, social and educational opportunities for the special needs community, as well as con-tinuing its initial focus of providing housing in the local community.

Another recipient of the Holiday Fund is Axis Community Health, which is the Tri-Valley’s sole provider of medical and mental health services for individuals and families who have a low income or who are uninsured. Axis serves more than 14,000 Tri-Valley residents each year through a va-riety of services that include medical care for

children, adults and seniors, prenatal care and women’s health services, mental health counseling, drug- and alcohol-recovery ser-vices and a WIC (Women, Infants and Chil-dren) nutrition program.

More than 25% of Axis patients are chil-dren under the age of 12. The families who depend on Axis are the working poor; 95% of Axis medical patients have a family in-come less than 200% of the federal poverty level, which is less than $46,100 a year for a family of four. Axis is also the Tri-Valley’s only Certified Enrollment Center, and its certified enrollment staff is available to assist anyone in the community in signing up for Covered California health plans.

Its staff of 160 includes physicians, nurse practitioners, mental health professionals, drug and alcohol counselors, and a large team of support staff. A sixth service site, located at 5925 W. Las Positas Blvd. in Pleasanton, is currently under construction and set to open in early 2016.

“Axis is proud to be selected as a recipi-ent of the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund again this year, and we look forward to being able to provide more medical visits for low income Tri-Valley families who would otherwise have no access to health care,” said Sue Compton, CEO of Axis.

Contributions to the 2015 Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund will be distributed in two tiers, with 65% of all dollars raised going to Axis, Open Heart Kitchen, Pleasan-ton Partnerships in Education Foundation, Valley Humane Society and Stanford Health at ValleyCare.

Another 35% of the contributions will go to Agape Villages Foster Family Agen-cy, Hope Hospice, the Museum on Main, REACH, Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley and Sunflower Hill.

Besides REACH and Axis, beneficiaries of contributions made to the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund are:

Open Heart KitchenOpen Heart Kitchen is another Tri-Valley

charity that is again on the Holiday Fund list for 2015.

“A growing need has motivated us to in-crease our programs,” said Linda McKeever, executive director. “We now serve six low-income senior centers, have added more schools to the children’s box lunch programs and have expanded the program to serve lunches during the summer months. We have also added longer hours and additional sites to our hot-meal programs.”

McKeever said the Weekly’s Holiday Fund has been “extremely helpful in allowing Open Heart Kitchen to expand its programs and keep up with the growing need in the community.”

PPIE FoundationAlso in line for Holiday Fund help this

year is Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) Foundation, an organization that has a collaborative relationship with the Pleasanton

Unified School District and contributes to the needs of Pleasanton students and educators.

The organization hosts two community fundraising events each year and also raises funds through donations and grants from regional companies and organizations.

“We appreciate the generosity of the com-munity whose donations through Pleasan-ton Weekly Holiday Fund last year helped us achieve our goals,” said Susan Hayes, executive director.

Valley Humane SocietyAgain a recipient of Holiday Fund con-

tributions is Valley Humane Society (VHS), which creates a brighter future for cats and dogs by encouraging and strengthening the bond between people and pets.

VHS rescues and rehabilitates companion animals, champions responsible caretaking, shares pets’ soothing affections with people in need of comfort, and supports and pre-serves existing pet-guardian relationships.

“Valley Humane Society is a nonprofit organization whose programs and services are made possible by the generosity of donors, including those who contribute to the Weekly’s Holiday Fund,” said Melanie Sadek, executive director. “We receive no government funds, tax dollars or money from national humane organizations.”

Added Melissa Adkins, marketing and development manager: “Valley Humane So-ciety is well known as a group that cares just as much about people as it does for animals. We partner with a number of groups like Open Heart Kitchen, Tri-Valley Haven and Meals on Wheels to ensure low-income families have food and supplies for their pets. This keeps the pets with their loving families and out of the municipal shelters.”

Stanford Health at ValleyCareThe ValleyCare Foundation and the ser-

vices it supports make use of contributions to the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund for its breast cancer Patient Navigator program.

When a patient has been diagnosed with breast cancer, moving through the care process can be complex and sometimes con-fusing. In continually striving to improve a patient’s experience and assist her quest for wellness, the medical center has expanded its cancer program with the addition of a Certified Breast Cancer Patient Navigator, who guides patients through the treatment and follow-up processes.

Hope HospiceBeneficiaries of the Holiday Fund in the

second tier, which will receive 35% of the contributions made this year, include Hope Hospice, a Dublin-based organization that serves patients and families in Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Alamo, Blackhawk, Cas-tro Valley, Diablo, Danville, San Ramon, Sunol and surrounding communities in the East Bay.

The organization provides ethical hospice care, transition services for those not quite eligible for hospice, bereavement support

for adults and children, and community education.

Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies FoundationSandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foun-

dation is again on the Holiday Fund’s list of beneficiaries. Funds that go to this organiza-tion help provide cancer patients with the benefit of complementary therapies to help alleviate the side effects caused by radiation and chemotherapy.

The group is supported entirely by gen-erous donations, including those from the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund.

Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley

Also benefiting from the Holiday Fund this year will be Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley, an independent, nonprofit agency serving seniors over 60 in the com-

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Volunteers paint one of the nine homes owned and operated by REACH to serve those with developmental disabilities.

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Golden retriever loaned by Valley Humane Society has the full attention of those at Taylor Family Foundation camp.

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Stanford Health Care at ValleyCare uses Holiday Fund donations to support its Patient Navigator program.


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munities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and Sunol.

The group was established in 1981 as a “Friendly Visitor” volunteer program serv-ing 35 seniors. It has since grown to in-clude programs that annually serve more than 5,600 seniors in the Tri-Valley area, and this year it is expanding its one-stop resource shop to meet these needs.

“We are so thankful to be part of the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund,” said Marlene Petersen, executive director. “These funds contribute to helping seniors go through the process of changes one goes through with age, such as the loss of a loved one, friends, the ability to drive and hear well, and many other meaningful experi-ences we often take for granted.”

Agape Villages Foster Family Agency

Another Holiday Fund recipient, Agape Villages Foster Family Agency, has been around for over 55 years, finding loving homes for abused and neglected children throughout 14 counties in Northern Cali-fornia.

“Unfortunately, statistics tell us that 46% of foster youth don’t graduate high school and half of all homeless youth were at one time in the foster care system,” said Jen-nifer Oxe, Agape’s community engagement director. “At Agape, we aim to beat these odds by providing a loving and stable envi-

ronment for these children.”

Museum on MainThis year, the Museum on Main has

been added to the Holiday Fund’s second tier of recipients. The museum has grown over the past 50 years to become a com-munity resource that enriches community life through education and preservation. This past year, the museum hosted its first traveling Smithsonian exhibition, called Journey Stories, that helped people to ex-amine their own journey stories, whether that is migration, immigration or simply a vacation journey.

Jim DeMersman, the museum’s executive director, said the museum is “a place where people can not only reminisce about the ‘old days’ but engage with one another in a dialogue on how life has changed.”

Sunflower HillAnother added nonprofit to this year’s

group of Holiday Fund recipients is Sun-flower Hill, an organization working to create a sustainable residential community for individuals with special needs, similar to senior living.

Susan Houghton, president of the or-ganization’s board and the mother of a 22-year-old with moderate autism, said an updated statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that one in 45 children are now being diagnosed with autism.

“This is an increase from one in 150 in 1992 and essentially means that approxi-mately 2% of all children in the U.S. ages 3-17 have some form of autism,” she said. “As these children become adults, there is and will continue to be a tremendous need for housing and support services.”

Again this year, the Weekly is partnering with Silicon Valley Community Founda-tion, which will handle all finances related to the Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund. This will allow donors to take advantage of a tax deduction for the dollars they con-tribute through the Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status to the fullest extent of the law.

Also, the Pleasanton Weekly will handle all costs of the campaign. That means that every dollar will go directly to the 12 non-profits with no administrative expenses.

Contributions should be directed to:Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund

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By Dolores Fox Ciardelli

Fifty six-graders are riding around on their first bicycles after a determined teen decided to make a dif-ference. Christina Adams, 17, a junior at San Ramon Valley High and a member of its mountain bike team, recalled attending a cycling event in Monterey a few years ago. “I went to a woman’s inspirational talk, and she chal-lenged everyone to go out and get more people into biking,” Adams said. Adams had become interested in mountain biking after watching her older brother participate. “I got dragged along to all the races and ended up loving it and joining the team,” she said. The San Ramon Valley team trains three days a week during the season, from January to May. When Adams heard that the students at St. Eliza-beth’s Elementary School in Oakland didn’t have bicy-cles in their lives, it made sense to do something about it for her Girl Scout Gold Award project. She decided to get a bike for each of the school’s 50 sixth-graders. “The principal of that school goes to my church (St. Joan of Arc) and used to be the youth group leader,” Adams explained. “She lives in San Ramon so it was easy to coordinate.” Easy to coordinate perhaps, but still a huge under-taking. First Adams, who has been in Scouts since kin-dergarten at Greenbrook Elementary in Danville, came up with several ideas to fund the project. One event she organized was holiday caroling for Danville and Alamo Girl Scouts in the Greenbrook neighborhood. With all of her fundraising she earned more than $7,000. Then she set about purchasing 50 bicycles, helmets, safety locks, repair kits and spare inner tubes from local stores. “I got all the bikes delivered in boxes and ran a big event to put them together,” Adams said. “A lot of people from my team came and helped build the bikes

— they were familiar with bikes. We assembled them at the gym at my church.” Next she rented the biggest moving truck she could find and loaded it up. She not only delivered the bikes but also met the students and made sure each was properly fitted with a helmet. “We went on the second day of school because they started the week before I did,” Adams said. “It was really cool, watching them all. We had police officers come to help out.” The students were in awe that someone would go out of their way to provide them with such a gift. Some of them had never been on a bike before, and Adams and the others helped them learn how to ride. “We would teach them and run around with them,” she said. She also gave their teachers binders with lesson plans about bicycle safety that they could study in class. “I have heard that a lot of them are riding their bikes to school now, and it’s all going really well,” Adams said. “I’m really excited about how it all came together. It just came to life when I saw the kids and how happy they were riding their bikes.” Adams is just finishing up the paperwork for her Gold Award, three years after she began working to-ward the goal. And thanks to her efforts, 50 sixth-graders have discov-ered the joys of riding a bicycle.

Christina Adams cycles up Mount Diablo a few

times a year.

Christina loves biking and hiking, and she is

always looking for new trails to try by bike or on

foot.

She likes to hang out with her friends in her spare

time.

She earned her Girl Scout Bronze Award in the

fifth grade, her Silver in the seventh-eighth

grades, and knew she wanted to go for the Gold.

Someday she would like to be an engineer.

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Sports

Ask anyone around the East Bay Athletic League what is the best prep football league in Northern California and to a person they will say the EBAL.

Last week, Amador Valley made a statement as the Dons went out and dusted San Leandro 50-21 in the first round of the North Coast Section Division 1 playoffs behind another big game from Ledra Mc-Collough and Ronnie Jones.

Of the eight quarterfinalists in the D-I playoffs, five are from the EBAL. Amador, who was seeded seventh, travels to Antioch (No. 2) tonight for a 7 p.m. game.

Foothill, the EBAL champion and the No. 3 seed who had a first-round bye, plays host to No. 6 Freedom on Saturday night at 7 p.m. A win by both schools makes for an all Pleasan-ton semifinal the following weekend.

De La Salle plays host to Cali-fornia and Monte Vista is home against Pittsburg in the other two games this weekend.

In the win over San Leandro, it was four touchdown runs from Jones and three from McCollough that did the damage. The two com-bined for almost 400 yards rushing in the game.

In Antioch, the Dons face a high-powered offensive unit that put to-gether a 10-0 record. The teams have two common opponents this year in San Leandro and Freedom. Amador lost to Freedom 31-28, with Antioch winning the game 32-17. Antioch also beat San Leandro, 26-3.

Foothill will play Freedom for the second time this year. The two met the second week of the season, with Foothill winning 28-14. Free-dom advanced to the quarters by beating Dublin 37-12.

Cheer teams

Amador Valley competition cheer

took two teams to Tracy to compete in a USA Regional competition Nov. 8. Both teams earned first place, qualifying them for nationals in Anaheim come March 2016. The competition team is com-prised of Emily Mercer, Ashley Box-berger, Katherine Jackson, Kaitlyn McGarrity, Mary Hinek, Mckenzie Fields, Krista Lewis, Lauren Shohfi, McKenna Shaffer, Kayla Fulmer, Maci Manos and Kaitlyn Letourneau. The Amador stunt group consists of Mary Hinek, Kaitlyn McGarrity, Melia Storey, Ashley Boxberger and Emily Mercer. Their next competition is Dec. 13 in Newark. The Foothill competition cheer team swept all three divisions in which they participated on Nov. 15. The varsity, group stunt and ju-nior varsity came through with wins at the USA Regional Cheer Competition in American Canyon.

Varsity team members are Emma Loll, Kenzie Curran (co-captains), Kelly Jefferies, Lizzie Beer, Valeria Blanco, Jessica Cole, Annie Fenton, Emily LaDue, Claire Larsen, Tori Maes, Sophia Ondi, Rachel San-chez, Julia Tolari, Kimberley Wang, Sophia Barletta and Sara Ling. The group stunt team consists of Kenzie Curran, Kelly Jefferies, Sophia Ondi, Sara Ling and Sophia Barletta, and the JV team features Swathi Saseedhar, Anna Sullivan, Lydia Chamberland, Julia Cas-tenada, Chloe Chai, Kailey Con-rad, Gali Hoffman, Jolie Rodriguez, Hannah Thoe and Amanda Zagar.

Special thanks

We must give out a special thanks to the coaches/parents of the fall sports teams who took time out to send in results each week. A big shout-out to the Amador cross country programs as well as the Foothill water polo and vol-leyball teams. The only way we get results is through the hard work of the parents and coaches. Instead of sitting back and ques-tioning why only certain teams get coverage in the weekly Pleasanton Preps column, step up and make sure your team gets the coverage — win or lose — that they deserve! In the time it takes to write a letter complaining about coverage, you could have submitted a week of re-sults and gotten the athletes names in the paper. Thank you to the winter teams that have already contacted me, and I look forward to working with you. If you have not reached out, contact me at [email protected].

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Rage U10 White take home crown The Pleasanton Rage U10 White girls team won the State Cup championship in its division and bracket last weekend, defeating op-ponents from Elk Grove in penalty kicks. The Rage girls and FC Elk Grove O5G Elite 1 battled scoreless through regulation and overtime on Sunday in Manteca before the Pleasanton team prevailed in penalty kicks. The victory was bittersweet as Rage player Layla Armas fell and broke her collarbone during the finale. She was able to stick around and watch her teammates win the State Cup, and the team then fol-lowed her off the field to her transportation in a show of support. Team members were (top, left to right) coach Nick Mangiardi, Siena Hunter, Lauren Grgurina, Julia Lindstrom and Avalon Kenitzer, and (bottom, left to right) Siena Queirolo, MacKenzie Wright, Sienna Flores, Ellie White, Savannah Battaion, Brooklyn Still and Savanna Warner. Armas is not pictured.

Rage U9 Orange win State Cup The Pleasanton Rage U9 Orange girls soccer team hoisted the State Cup championship trophy last weekend in Manteca. Led by coach Axel Thibodeau, the girls beat Davis Legacy Red 3-0 in the semifinal, setting up a chance to meet their nemesis, Mustang Xplosion, in the final. The Rage girls found the back of the net in the first 10 minutes and then again midway through the second half en route to defeating Mustang Xplosion 2-0 in the final. The squad, which also won the Rage Showcase and the BooFest tournaments this season, includes Abby Mai, Aishwarya Anburaja, Al-den Hofstede, Aleka Mandava, Ava Haviley, Eva Torrico, Gianna Guer-rero, Gianna Owens, Presley Cash, Reese Gotchall and Riley Horn.

U12 Boys Hannover 96 finish in first The Ballistic United Soccer Club U12 Han-nover 96 boys team finished the season unbeaten with 10 wins, scoring 33 goals during the campaign. Hannover 96 play-ers (top, left to right) Brandon Catudal, Ryan Cruz, Dominic Varner, Evan Kent, Luke Melvin, Mitch-ell Kreider and Izak Monette, (middle, left to right) Chase Lee, Jake Bayon, Jordan Bayon, Joaquin Molina, Owen Williams, Jackson Mello and Andrew Weckw-erth, and bottom Brandon Lee. Not pictured: Siddharth Bhargav and Liam Blecha, and coaches Jeff Varner and Will Bayon.


Book 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.

ClassesCOMPUTER TUTORING Need help with downloading E-books from the library to your E-Reader, send-ing e-mail attachments, social net-working, 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 MATH TUTORING Free high school level math help offered at the Pleasanton Library for students who cannot afford tuition. Contact 484-1073.

ClubsKIWANIS OF PLEASANTON Kiwanis of Pleasanton is celebrating the 100th anniversary of their organization this year. Those interested in making 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.

KNIT ONE, PURL TWO: A KNITTING GROUP FOR ADULTS Join this monthly knitting circle open to all levels from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. Beginning knitters, bring your own needles. Bring a current project to show off or an abandoned or dif-ficult project. Free.

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//pleas-antonlionsclub.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.

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Concerts3RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL Enjoy a fun holiday-themed afternoon for the whole family with young local musicians doing covers of holiday standards and modern holiday favorites, from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Firehouse Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Call 931-4848 or go to www.fire-housearts.org.

FAMILY JAZZ CONCERT WITH ‘CHARGED PARTICLES’ Bay Area fusion jazz ensemble Charged Particles will perform at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Pleasanton Library, presenting a program of engaging music and intriguing musical education for all ages. Call 931-3400 or go to www.pleasanton-library.org.

EventsTRI-VALLEY TURKEY BURN Join friends and family and start a new community Thanksgiving tradition. Burn off your pumpkin pie before you eat it. Walk/run either 5K or 10K route at the Pleasanton sports park. The free event will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26. Food/cash donations accepted. Sign up at www.trivalleyturkeyburn.org.

FundraisersAMADOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Support the AVHS cheer team and shop at their Holiday Boutique from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3 at Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Road.

With a wide variety of unique ven-dors and gifts, and raffle prizes too. Call 846-8408.

FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS GARAGE SALE Foothill High School’s senior class will hold a garage sale to raise money for their senior ball from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sat Dec. 12 in the Foothill High School parking lot. They will collect books, clothing, Foothill apparel, and sporting equipment from 7:30-10:30 a.m. weekdays, from Nov. 30-Dec. 10.

TIPS FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS Join local law enforcement personnel as they come together with Special Olympics athletes for a day of food, fun and awareness from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 at Strizzis, 749 Main St. Law Enforcement personnel vol-unteer as celebrity waiters, with their “tips” donated to Special Olympics. This event raises money to provide local Special Olympics athletes with free year round sports training and competition opportunities in 11 dif-ferent sports.

HealthCOVERED CA/MEDI-CAL INFORMATION TABLE A Certified Enrollment Counselor from Axis Community Health will provide information, forms, and in-person assistance with health insur-ance from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month, now through Jan. 31 at the Pleasanton Library. Call 201-6018 or go to www.axishealth.org/news_events/news_events.html.

Lectures/WorkshopsAN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE IEP PROCESS AND IEP GOALS The Pleasanton Special Needs Committee is sponsoring a free par-ent event at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. Learn how to help your child’s IEP (Individual Education Plan) team develop appropriate goals to better support your child’s educational progress. Register at http://tinyurl.com/DecemberSNC.

On StagePCRT PRESENTS: SOUTH PACIFIC PCRT kicks off their 6th Season of professional musical theater with the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific,” running at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, from Nov. 7-22 at the Firehouse Arts Center. Tickets are $18-$39. Call 931-4848 or go to www.pcrt-productions.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.

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 available at the Senior Center.

Spiritual‘THE STORY’ EVENING BIBLE STUDY God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. “The Story” is about the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, come find your story in God’s story in the unfold-ing progression of Bible charac-ters and events from Genesis to Revelation, at 6 p.m. every Sunday at Faith Chapel, 6656 Alisal St. Workbook is $10. Call 846-8650 or go to www.fcpleasanton.org.

CENTERPOINTE CHURCH SUNDAY WORSHIP Centerpointe Church, located at 3410 Cornerstone Court, will hold a worship service called “Ancient Future,” rooted as the early church was in God’s story, which is central to participants’ lives, at 10 a.m. Sundays. Gatherings include songs, hymns, Scripture, art, ancient prayers and creeds and a biblically based message designed to deepen worshipers’ relationship with Jesus as well as apply to their lives and equip them for the world. Call 846-4436 or go to www.centerpointe-church.org.

PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP Lynnewood United Methodist Church offers a friendly congrega-tion where all are welcome. Worship is at 9 or 10:30 a.m. on Sundays

with Sunday school for youth and adults at 10:30 a.m. and child-care at both services. Contact Rev. Heather Hammer at 846-0221 or [email protected].

SUNDAY SERVICES AT UNITY OF TRI-VALLEY Join the Sunday service with guest Rev. Margaret Stortz, speaking on “Thanksgiving as a Spiritual Practice” at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22 at Unity of Tri-Valley, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Suite 108, Dublin. All are welcome. Ongoing classes, groups, and activities. Call 829-2733 or go to http://www.unityoftrivalley.org/.

Support GroupsEAST 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].

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 affect-ed by addiction. Visit www.motherswithapurpose.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.

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Just Listed 9044 Longview Dr. Pleasanton This home sits on just over one acre on the ridge. It is nestled in the majestic oaks on a quiet Cul-de-sac. The two story home has 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, L/R & F/R and features a private balcony. Randall Brown PMZ Real Estate BRE# 01465366 925.895.5613 [email protected]

995 Fictitious Name StatementNHB AERIAL VIDEO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 511095 The following person(s) doing business as: NHB AERIAL VIDEO, 811 DIVISION STREET, PLEASANTON, CA 94566, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nathan Harding Belch, 811 Division Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566; Holly Amber Belch, 811 Division Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566. This business is conducted by a Married couple. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein. Signature of Registrant: Holly Belch. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on 10/28/2015. (Pleasanton Weekly, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27; 2015)

ZEN FITNESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 511474 The following person(s) doing business as: ZEN FITNESS, 3059 HOPYARD ROAD #C, PLEASANTON, CA 94588, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Traci Saba, 128 Alamo Lane, Tracy, CA 95377. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein 09/01/2010. Signature of Registrant: Traci Saba. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on 11/06/2015. (Pleasanton Weekly, Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11; 2015)

FASTEK TECHNICAL SERVICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 511564 The following person(s) doing busi-ness as: FASTEK TECHNICAL SERVICES, 4479 STONERIDGE DRIVE, SUITE C, PLEASANTON, CA 94588, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Fastemps, Inc., 4479 Stoneridge Drive, Suite C, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein 07/01/1989. Signature of Registrant: Mari Ghazey, CEO. This state-ment was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on 11/10/2015. (Pleasanton Weekly, Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11; 2015)

DESIGN WORKS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 511272 The following person(s) doing business as: DESIGN WORKS, 275 ROSE AVE. #200, PLEASANTON, CA 94566, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MonaFox, Inc., 9104 Longview Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name(s) listed herein 09/03/2008. Signature of Registrant: Mona Fox, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on 11/03/2015. (Pleasanton Weekly, Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11; 2015)

SWEET AND SAVORY CAFE AND BAKERY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 511566 The following person(s) doing busi-ness as: SWEET AND SAVORY CAFE AND BAKERY, 5685 GIBRALTAR DRIVE, PLEASANTON, CA 94588, is hereby reg-istered by the following owner(s): SIDK, Inc., 5685 Gibraltar Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the ficti-tious business name(s) listed herein 11/03/1992. Signature of Registrant: Donald L. Eichler, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on 11/10/2015. (Pleasanton Weekly, Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11; 2015)

997 All Other LegalsNOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEL B. ROBERTS aka MICHAEL BERNARD ROBERTS and MICHAEL ROBERTS Case No.: RP15790225 To all heirs,

beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may other-wise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MICHAEL B. ROBERTS, also known as MICHAEL BERNARD ROBERTS and MICHAEL ROBERTS. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: PATRICIA KIRSCHER in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that: PATRICIA KIRSCHER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The peti-tion requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests author-ity to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the per-sonal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the peti-tion and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on DEC. 15, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept.: 201 of the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent credi-tor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58 (b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or per-sonal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: /s/ Michael J. Hall, SBN 269930, 4733 Chabot Drive Suite 203, Pleasanton, CA 94588 (925)460-0711 (Pleasanton Weekly, Nov. 6, 13, 20; 2015)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA Case No.: HG15793198 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JAMES DERRICK GIBRON and TRACY LYN GIBRON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JAMES DERRICK GIBRON to JAMES DERRICK STARK; TRACY LYN GIBRON to TRACY LYN STARK. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: APRIL 7, 2016, 1:30 p.m., Dept.: 503 of the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA, 24405 AMADOR STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94544. A copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of gen-eral circulation, printed in this county: PLEASANTON WEEKLY. Date: Nov. 13, 2015 /s/ Winifred Y Smith, JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT (Pleasanton Weekly, Nov. 20, 27, Dec. 4, 11; 2015)

Public Notices


Real Estate OPEN HOME GUIDE AND REAL ESTATE LISTINGS

This week’s data represents homes sold during Oct. 5-26

Pleasanton435 Abbie Street D. & R. Solito to M. Kearns for $700,000

5642 Belleza Drive Ballas Trust to R. Patil for $665,000 1605 Calle Santa Anna Williams Trust to K. Yang for $635,000 4642 Canary Drive J. Lengyel to H Estate Investment for $802,000 7963 Cherrywood Court G. & M. Starnes to J. & L. Einess for $930,000 3219 Clifford Circle G. Anders to L. Charteris for $1,035,000 1232 Creek Trail Drive D. & C. Fetsch to N. & S. Saxena for $1,469,000 3099 East Ruby Hill Drive Lin-Dang Trust to S. & M. Garg for $2,812,500 2860 El Capitan Drive Drummond Trust to J. Liao for $746,000 4723 Fair Street R. & C. Arteaga to S. Chipman for $820,000 4663 Gale Avenue Stenrose Trust to Oconnor Trust for $350,000 851 Genevieve Place M. & L. Goldhawk to R. & Y. Parkhi for $1,500,000 1680 Loganberry Way Walden Trust to D. Covington for $960,000 1034 Madsen Court Panconi Trust to P. Hammons for $1,180,000 2640 Maria Street S. Kim to Y. Ho for $855,000 4997 Monaco Drive K. & K. Shomura to A. & T. Lee for $1,105,000 5685 Paseo Navarro M. Vera to J. Zhang for $933,000 7961 Spyglass Court G. & S. Baldwin to Gyani Trust for $1,020,000 3720 West Ruby Hill Drive I. Aziz to Lin-Dang Trust for $5,460,000 2516 Wilde Avenue D. & C. Garrity to K. Lee for $1,870,000

Dublin3767 Branding Iron Place I. Cunanan to A. Adabala for $757,000 7629 Brighton Drive D. Bedrin to D. & D. Perkins for $740,000 7911 Castilian Road G. & P. Hilst to W. & M. Aerni for $763,000 4231 Clarinbridge Circle J. Einess to V. Yelisetty for $550,000 4767 Fawn Way R. & M. Livesay to R. Gopalakrishnan for $975,000 4739 Finch Way K. & H. Patel to A. Gidwani for $822,000 3420 Finnian Way #117 Wood Trust to O. & M. Asad for $485,000 4406 Fitzwilliam Street K. Baban to T. Kim for $548,000 7667 Gardella Drive J. Wong to M. & J. Ferreira for $639,000 7762 Ironwood Drive M. & L. Partsch to V. Lingesan for $628,000 3305 Madden Way T. Prabhakar to R. Rai for $265,000 7700 Millbrook Avenue J. & M. Ferreira to J. Casebeer for $736,000

4140 Neve Court Ruark Trust to BMTP Investments for $930,000 7771 Ridgeline Drive D. & M. Sladden to M. Du for $1,295,000 3585 Rocking Horse Court D. Chan to P. Baburaj for $765,000 7025 Stagecoach Road #F Hamilton Trust to S. Bokaie for $353,000 7020 Stagecoach Road #H R. Henriques to F. & R. Franco for $351,000 7559 Sutton Lane Limitless Ventures to A. Luu for $650,000 3709 Whitworth Drive L. Barthold to H. Fayaz for $720,000

Livermore3033 Caldeira Drive F. & K. Sprader to C. & J. Wohleber for $1,100,000 5344 Celeste Avenue L. & B. Evans to W. & A. Lynch for $535,000 3113 East Avenue A. Kawamura to D. & Q. Lacey for $530,000 5612 Firestone Road M. Silva to T. & J. Silva for $470,000 883 Geraldine Street American International Relocation to Z. Hitti for $730,000 3531 Germaine Way A. Betonio to J. & K. Marshall for $485,000 6308 Half Dome Way J. Yang to R. & J. Queen for $705,000 732 Hazel Street E. & E. Andersen to E. & M. Dambacher for $645,000 1755 Holly Common S. & V. Frawley to G. & H. Muncy for $652,000 1238 Hollyhock Street Turnlund Limited to A. Valdez for $425,000 1452 Hollyhock Street Box Trust to T. Wipfli for $510,000 972 Iroquois Avenue P. & K. Glenn to V. & M. McNeil for $500,000 657 Los Alamos Avenue T. & G. Sanmiguel to R. Marsh for $616,000 4828 Maureen Circle D. & M. Pilkington to R. & R. Jordan for $772,500 2441 Merlot Lane R. & J. Waffle to D. & J. Basinger for $1,217,000 1085 Murrieta Boulevard #106 L. Martinez to D. Finch for $235,000 975 Murrieta Boulevard #33 R. Scarano to K. Cheng for $286,000 655 North N Street Britnar Investments to G. Hammonds for $780,000 1285 Norwood Place J. Kaschmitter to D. & S. Wirth for $861,000 676 Oriole Avenue R. Armenio to W. Maldonado for $540,000 48 Rockrose Street Wells Fargo Bank to S. Todd for $787,500 1442 Saybrook Road P. & M. Jones to A. Kawamura for $517,000 1684 Spruce Street N. Hillis to S. Ou for $580,000 748 Swan Place Lutz Trust to M. Patterson for $637,000 9544 Tesla Road Lebherz Livermore to S. Kandler for $1,400,000 1323 Tulip Way Stoner Trust to A. Livingston for $482,500

SALES AT A GLANCE

HOME SALES

This week’s data represents homes sold during Oct. 5-26

Pleasanton (Oct. 5-22)Total sales reported: 20

Lowest sale reported: $350,000

Highest sale reported: $5,460,000

Average sales reported: $1,292,375

Dublin (Oct. 5-22)Total sales reported: 19



Average sales reported: $682,737

Livermore (Oct. 5-22)Total sales reported: 28




San Ramon (Oct. 16-26)Total sales reported: 32




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BY JEB BING Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market remains strong in the third quarter of 2015 with a reading of 60, up three points from the previous quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Mar-ket Index (HMI) released last week. This is the sixth consecutive quarter with a reading above 50. “Builders have a positive outlook on the 55+ housing market,” said Timothy Mc-Carthy, chairman of NAHB’s 55+ Housing Industry Council and managing partner of Traditions of America in Radnor, Pa. “In fact, the markets for single-family, apart-ments and condos are all doing quite well, and we expect that trend to continue.” There are separate 55+ HMIs for two segments of the 55+ housing market: sin-gle-family homes and multifamily condo-miniums. Each 55+ HMI measures builder sentiment based on a survey that asks if current sales, prospective buyer traffic and anticipated six-month sales for that market are good, fair or poor (high, average or low for traffic). An index number above 50 in-dicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor. All three components of the 55+ single-family HMI posted increases from the pre-vious quarter: present sales increased three

points to 65, expected sales for the next six months rose one point to 67 and traffic of prospective buyers increased three points to 46. The 55+ multifamily condo HMI rose seven points to 50, which is the highest reading since the inception of the index in 2008. Two of the three components showed increases as well: present sales jumped 10 points to 54, and expected sales for the next six months rose seven points to 56. Traffic of prospective buyers edged down one point to 40. All four indices tracking production and demand of 55+ multifamily rentals posted gains in the third quarter. Present produc-tion rose nine points to 55, expected future production and current demand for exist-ing units jumped 11 points to 60 and 70, respectively, and future demand increased five points to 68. “Like the overall housing market, we continue to see steady, positive growth in the 55+ market,” said NAHB chief econo-mist David Crowe. “With the economy and job growth continuing to improve gradu-ally, many consumers are now able to sell their current homes at a suitable price, enabling them to buy or rent in a 55+ com-munity.” For the full 55+ HMI tables, visit www.nahb.org/55hmi.

55+ housing market remains strong in third quarter

“Steady, positive growth” seen nationally

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5949 Via Del Cielo, PleasantonFabulous Country Fair home with amazing upgrades. The larger model with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, has 3259 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.25 acre lot. The backyard has an amazing pool with mature trees. REPRESENTED BUYERS – SOLD FOR $1,600,000

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3721 Rocky Mountain Court, PleasantonGorgeous single story 1,647 sq. ft. home is located on a large corner lot on a nice court. This home has been meticulously remodeled with almost everything in the home being redone. You will enjoy entertaining in

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2757 Lylewood Dr.Gorgeous semi-custom in sought after Laguna Oaks!! Original model home with over $150,000 in upgrades. One bedroom and full bath on the first floor. Marble, hardwood, travertine floors, new paint, and carpet. Five total bedrooms, three and a half baths, 3,623 square feet, and a large 15,750 square foot lot. Excellent location, convenient to schools, shopping, and freeways. Wonderful neighborhood with community pool, playground, and tennis courts.

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812 INDEPENDENCE COURT, PLEASANTONUpgraded Alder Model in Ventana Hills with Desirable Court Location, Private .23 Acre Lot, Four Spacious Bedrooms, (Expansive Master Suite with Retreat & Fireplace), Three Bathrooms, Approximately 3000 Sq. Ft. Gourmet Remodeled Kitchen with Granite Slab Counters & Stainless Steel Appliances. Audio and Lighting Upgrades Throughout. Extensive Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors, Beautifully Landscaped with Pebble Tech In-Ground Pool & Spa, Views of Pleasanton Ridge and of Adjacent Mission Hills Park. All this and Just a Walk to Downtown! For a Private Showing Contact the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group. For Information and Photos Visit 812independence.com.

SOLD AT $1,495,000

62 JAMAICA DRIVE, SAN RAMONBlaise Lofland Real Estate Group represented the buyer in the purchase of this charming home on a quiet court. Four bedrooms, two and half baths, 1,972 square feet and a 15,000 square foot lot which backs to open space offering views of the surrounding hills. Gourmet kitchen offers granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Vaulted wood beam ceilings and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors brings warmth and invites you in. Great location near award winning schools!

SOLD AT $934,000

1209 MACHADO PLACE, PLEASANTONBlaise Lofland Real Estate Group represented the buyer in the purchase of this beautiful, highly upgraded home. This former model offers five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, 4,755 square feet all on a private and resort like half acre lot. Gourmet kitchen includes stainless steel appliances. Detached 720 square foot in-law unit offers full kitchen, family room, bathroom, and laundry room. Rear yard offers pool, spa and views of Mount Diablo and surrounding hills.

SOLD AT $2,225,000

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838 SUNNY BROOK WAY, PLEASANTONDesirable Largest Upgraded Hillstar Model on Quiet Secluded Street in Bridle Creek, built by Greeebriar Homes, Premium .30 Acre Lot with Private Rear Grounds that Includes Recently Upgraded Landscaping, Pool/Spa & Rock Waterfall. View of Pleasanton Ridge, Front Porch Sitting Area, Five Bedrooms (Downstairs Suite), Formal Private Office (Possible 6th), Bonus Room (Home Theater Option), Approximately 4,455 Square Feet Spacious, Spacious Family (Great) Room, Large Gourmet Kitchen with Granite & SS Appliances, Crown Molding, Upgraded Wood Flooring, Three Car Garage, Award Winning Schools, Walk to Downtown, Convenient Commute Access to South Bay/ Silicon Valley/East Bay. For a Private Showing call the Blaise Lofland Real Estate Group and For More Information Visit 838sunnybrookway.com.

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2855 Calle Reynoso | 4bd 3ba Julia Murtagh | 925.251.1111

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PL E A SA N TON $999,0 0 0

35253 Santiago StreetLinda Futral | 925.251.1111

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