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Publisher’s Note With campaigns already under way, voters in the 2012 elections in Dublin and Pleasanton will find a number of new faces seeking their support at the federal, state, county and local levels. This election, where even the congressional districts of the two cities are changed and renumbered, promises to be one of the most exciting, competitive (and possibly even confusing) General Elections ever. The Pleasanton Weekly and our daily online media coverage at www.PleasantonWeekly.com and www.TriValleyViews.com will keep you in-the-know on local issues as we head into the California primaries and the Nov. 6, 2012 election.
Dolores Fox Ciardelli
Folks enjoy a pleasant May evening in Emerald Glen Park on the opening night of the new Dublin Farmers Market.
Inside info Quick reference directory
Some useful numbers for newcomers and oldtimers....................................... 8
Calendar of events
Street fairs, concerts in the park, and more, month by month....................12
By the numbers
Facts and stats about the area, including historical dates.............................15
Public officials
Information about who runs our public agencies............................................18
Education
Public and private schools, elementary through college..............................23
Kids’ stuff
Classes, outings and sports — plus preschools.................................................28
Arts & entertainment
Live music, theaters, galleries and more...............................................................32
Outdoors & recreation
From badminton to golfing to tennis to playing in parks..............................37
Community
Clubs, support services, service groups and more...........................................41
Getting around
Other events also are adding to the fervor of 2011-12 in our two cities. Sprouts, REI and a SuperTarget center are adding more shopping opportunities. Paragon’s 120-plus store outlet center at El Charro Road and I-580 will open next fall with brand name merchants such as Barney’s, J.Crew, Nieman Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. A new Lifestyle Safeway supermarket and retail complex will open in the next few weeks at Bernal and Valley Avenues, across from the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Clorox is moving 1,100 research, management and other employees from its Oakland headquarters into an expanded six-building complex on Johnson Drive near I-680. In 2012, Stoneridge Creek expects to start the first phase of its spacious 800-unit retirement and independent care complex in Pleasanton’s Staples Ranch. Of course, there’s more than politics and new construction in this prosperous Valley. Last June, the National Civic League named Dublin an All-American City with Pleasanton ranking among the top 100 cities in the U.S. in another competition. And with good reason. Both cities have top-performing public schools, outstanding parks and other amenities, low crime rates and job stability. The new BART West rapid transit station opened earlier this year (see cover), coupled with ACE train service to the Silicon Valley, make Pleasanton and Dublin, nestled at the crossroads of two major interstate highway systems, a great center for commuters and businesses. Whether you’re new in our communities or seasoned dwellers, you’ll find the coming months exciting and this new INFO 201112 a ready reference guide to enjoy all that we have to offer.
How to get around and where to stay...................................................................53
about the cover Commuters hustle through the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART station, which opened in February. The station includes a parking garage with 468 spaces on Stoneridge Mall Road on the Pleasanton side and another garage with 721 spaces on the Dublin side. Photo by Cammie Clark. Design by Kristin Herman.
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Jeb Bing Editor, Pleasanton Weekly TriValleyViews.com
Gina Channell-Allen Publisher, Pleasanton Weekly TriValleyViews.com