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Housing goal numbers predicted to soar

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he Pleasanton City Council received a preview of what likely will be daunting regional housing goals for the cycle that starts in 2023 in a meeting last month.

City staff reported that the housing goal could total as many as 4,800 units, 2.3 times increase over the numbers in the current cycle. The higher numbers reflect the Bay Area’s broad failure to build even remotely enough housing to match the explosive job growth coming out of the Great Recession.

Jobs grew by 20% (more than 400,000) in the Bay Area, while housing stock increased by 7%. It was dramatically worse in San Francisco and San Mateo counties with the East Bay adding the most housing (cities such as San Ramon and Dublin). As a jobs-rich community with about 60,000 people working here, Pleasanton is a ready target for additional housing.

The question for the Pleasanton City Council is how these numbers will figure into housing policy moving forward. Despite the failure of the State Legislature to enact significant housing legislation in the past session, it remains a priority for both the governor and key legislative leaders.

That brings the discussion to planning East Pleasanton. Pleasantonbased Ponderosa Homes has brought key landowners in the 1,100-acre area into agreement that it would serve as lead developer. The council, back in March 2019, established restarting the planning process as a priority for the next two years. A task force had worked on a plan from 2012 to 2015 when the council suspended the process during the drought.

In Pleasanton’s uniquely slowmoving way, the process recommendation didn’t make it to the council until November 2019 and that process wasn’t ratified until a 3-2 council vote with Karla Brown and Julie Testa opposed in March.

Once the lockdown took effect, the city essentially placed it on the shelf. A Ponderosa official said they have the contract to pay for the city staff work done and it is awaiting the city’s signature. Of course, the current election with three seats (mayor and two council) in play will be critical to determining when and if the planning moves forward.

If Brown wins the five-person mayoral race topping fellow termedout Councilman Jerry Pentin and is

joined by like-minded candidates such as Planning Commissioner Nancy Allen and school trustee Valerie Arkin, the direction shifts dramatically.

The process is estimated to take 18 to 24 months so it could be election season 2022 before it is wrapped up.

The broad plan Ponderosa is working on envisions about 1,900 homes with about 26% (500) affordable. They are actively considering how to set aside some units for veterans as well as special-needs families.

Ponderosa developed the Ironwood project on Busch Road and saw how popular the active adult community has become for empty-nesters aged 55 and older. They are considering up to 400 similar units next to the existing community.

The concept also would move the transfer station east of El Charro Road and see that critical northsouth road completed as public road (it’s currently private). A K-8 school site is also in the plan.

Timing is important not only because of the Legislature and the regional housing numbers, but also there’s the underlying zoning on 100 acres. It’s zoned industrial and there’s high demand for industrial land in the core Bay Area. If the planning process stalls, the landowners can opt out of their agreement with Ponderosa and pursue a warehouse/distribution center. The demand for such space can be seen along Isabel Avenue in Livermore where a spec series of warehouses are leased up.

Pleasanton has a checkered history with housing dating from the 1990s and is known among Sacramento housing advocates for its ill-advised 29,000-unit housing cap passed by voters. Nonprofit housing advocates successfully filed suit to overturn it.

By the time the city settled the suit, it paid $1.9 million in legal fees to the plaintiffs plus another $500,000 for its own outside council. That’s on top of the countless hours of staff time.

It was an expensive lesson and it led to four high-density apartment complexes that were constructed in the same time-frame because the land was already zoned as part of the settlement agreement. The good news was Pleasanton had gone more than 15 years without a new apartment complex so the four coming together injected competition into the marketplace resulting in better deals for potential renters. Q

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Newsfront DIGEST Jail n’ Bail The annual Tri-Valley Jail n’ Bail fundraiser benefiting Agape Villages Foster Family Agency returns next Wednesday with a reenvisioned format in light of the pandemic.

The event will still see volunteers don prison stripes and attempt to get released from custody by raising enough funds to “post bail” through social media networking and texting/calling friends and associates. Face coverings and social distancing will be strictly enforced, organizers said.

All funds raised will go toward enrichment, counseling and other programs at Agape Villages, an agency that places foster children in homes throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.

Jail n’ Bail will run from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at SideTrack Bar and Grill, 30 W. Angela St. in Pleasanton. To participate or learn more, visit agapevillages.org.

Bus fares back The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was set to resume collecting fares for all Wheels, Rapid and Dial-aRide paratransit services, effective yesterday.

LAVTA suspended fare collection in March, as a preventative measure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic “because of the proximity of the fare payment area to the bus operator,” the agency said in a statement.

Temporary barriers have been installed to shield drivers when passengers also resume boarding at the front of the bus, though LAVTA said “a more permanent barrier system is currently under consideration for purchase in the near future.” Passengers have been required to board and exit buses through the rear door since March.

There are no changes to current service levels at this time.

Housing solutions The Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty Collaborative is holding an online forum at 7 p.m. next Thursday (Oct. 8), “Toward an Affordable Housing Strategy for the Tri-Valley.”

Speakers will include John Sensiba of Sensiba San Filippo, who will discuss why affordable housing is important to all community members, and Jeff Levin of East Bay Housing Organizations, who will talk about solutions specific to the Tri-Valley, according to organizers. Attendees will also hear from community members who have struggled with the lack of affordable housing.

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PUSD planning pilot program to reopen schools for students with specific needs Haglund: Goal is ‘supervision of the learning, as opposed to delivery of the instruction’

BY JULIA BAUM

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ith Alameda County making its way onto the red tier of the state’s colorcoded coronavirus monitoring list last week, Pleasanton Unified School District is planning a small cohort supervision pilot program to support prioritized groups of students with remote learning onsite.

The pilot is not an instructional program but will allow staff to provide physical supervision and support for certain students at PUSD sites. Only teachers can instruct students, and will do so remotely, but

classified staff will be physically present and supervise during distance learning.

Superintendent David Haglund told the Board of Trustees during the Sept. 24 online meeting, “The goal outside of the special needs cohorts is to have somebody there that can make sure that (students are) logged on, can make sure they’re staying engaged with their teacher — so supervision of the learning as opposed to delivery of the instruction.”

Haglund explained the state gives the ability of districts to reach out to students who are struggling with

accessing remote learning, even if they’re in the most restrictive purple tier.

“There’s a real wide category there because you struggle with accessing remote learning for a lot of reasons,” he added, including students who lack access to technology and the internet, or struggle to access the curriculum.

Certain groups such as English learners, disabled students, foster and homeless youth and those in poverty “were identified as groups that would fit into those small remote support groups,” according to

Livermore city candidates debate Pandemic, downtown, housing, police reform among top concerns

BY CIERRA BAILEY

Livermore’s mayor and City Council candidates discussed a myriad of issues impacting the city, including the pandemic, police reform, homelessness, transportation and downtown redevelopment, during separate online forums last week.

The two-hour livestream event on Sept. 22 was presented by the Pleasanton Weekly in partnership with the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce and Livermore Indivisible. Weekly publisher Gina Channell and editor Jeremy Walsh moderated the discussion.

The first half featured the two mayoral candidates: current Vice Mayor Bob Woerner and Mony Nop, a real estate professional and former Livermore police officer.

Their conversation kicked off with each answering what new programs, aside from the city’s $2 million Small Business Grant Program, should be introduced to help and protect businesses and residents who have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

“There are a number of things we’re working very hard on and we’ve been doing it for several months. And I think as times evolve, we’ll come up with more,” said Woerner, who is in the middle of his second-term on the council and running for mayor from a safe seat.

“But personally, I’m quite worried about the businesses, especially the small ones, getting through the coming winter,” Woerner added, urging residents to visit Livermore businesses and buy local as much as possible.

“For me, I’ve always been about

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finding out what the needs are and then finding ways to help bring resources,” said Nop, a first-time candidate.

While he said he supports the city’s grant program, which allows local small business owners to apply for between $2,000 and $20,000 to cover the cost of COVID-related expenses, he said he would like to create an economic task force of various business owners throughout the city and work directly with them to find solutions to the negative impacts of the pandemic.

Later, while addressing social justice reform and the possibility of reallocating funds from the police department budget for mental health services, Nop said that he is not in favor of “defunding” the police.

“As a former police officer of 17 years myself, I believe in law and order,” he said, later adding that he is open to reallocating some funds toward more de-escalation training for the police department and to bring in more mental health professionals to work directly with officers.

“For those of you who are out there believing in defunding the police, I hear you loud and clear.

I hope that you will sit down with me and let me know your thoughts and concerns on how we could do better,” he said, adding that he is

the superintendent.

“The bottom line is, we have the ability to open up small cohorts, less than 16, including the adults in the room,” Haglund said.

The district is aiming to have specific groups of students on campus by mid-October. Only a maximum of 25% of the campus can be engaged in the pilot at any one time, “so you can’t just bring everybody back,” Haglund said.

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Valley Link gets $400M in BB tax dollars

not currently in favor of forming a citizen’s police oversight committee but is open to changing his position if he sees evidence of a need for it in the future.

Woerner pointed to the new Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee he co-chairs with Councilwoman Trish Munro as a step toward finding viable solutions specific to Livermore.

“Associated with (the subcommittee) is a working group of citizens, and we’ve been able to recruit 50 people to join and figure out what is it that we need to do,” Woerner said, adding that the working group will focus on six major areas, including policing and human services policies.

“What we’re going to be doing there is reimagining and better coordinating public safety and human services for better outcomes, and ultimately, depending on what that working group recommends, that’s what we will do.”

Nop and Woerner both expressed support for the Valley Link commuter light rail project connecting Livermore and San Joaquin County to BART. “This project will create about 22,000 jobs and would remove about 18- to 23,000 cars off the roads daily, Nop said. “When cars are taken off the road, it also means better air quality for Tri-Valley residents and the surrounding cities.”

Woerner cited Valley Link as the “highest priority project that impacts the Tri-Valley,” noting that he’s on the Board of Directors of the Regional Rail Authority and that they are making progress. “It’s very critical in the next year or two

The Valley Link project now has nearly a third of funds needed to build out the planned regional commuter light rail system, after the Alameda County Transportation Commission agreed to reallocate $400 million in Measure BB funding at its Sept. 24 meeting.

There is now $708 million total in identified funds for Valley Link, or almost 30% of the estimated project cost. Valley Link Executive Director Michael Tree said the $400 million allocation and other local funds “will go a long way in helping us leverage state and federal funds for the project.”

Using Measure BB funds “brings us one step closer to keeping the promise that was made to Tri-Valley voters in 1962, and again in 2014,” Livermore Mayor John Marchand said. “That is the promise of frequent, convenient rail transit through the Tri Valley with connections to BART and the rest of the Bay Area.”

The funds were originally earmarked for the BART to Livermore connection, but instead will be used for constructing seven stations along 42 miles of railroad tracks, connecting the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station to the proposed ACE station in Lathrop for the project’s first phase. Service would be extended to

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Alameda County nail salons cleared to resume indoors Change due to reclassification at state level; no other new reopenings yet locally Nail salons, many faced with going out of business because of the inability to open regularly under health rules, can open in Alameda County for indoor operations, public health officials said last Friday.

The move comes after the county reviewed state guidance and after the state allowed for indoor operations of nail salons on Tuesday even in counties with the highest risk for spreading COVID-19 (in the purple tier).

Earlier last week, Alameda County public health officials decided to make no changes to what businesses could reopen even after state officials said the county had reduced its risk

for spreading the virus and advanced into the red tier.

Last Friday’s decision is a change from that position. County officials said no other changes to what can or cannot operate are being made. Nail salons must follow county and state guidance for operating.

Restaurants in Alameda County are hungry to reopen indoor dining and many have been calling at least one county supervisor’s office to say so, according to comments made at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 22.

County officials continue to review what parts of the economy can reopen safely and they said they will release a plan to avoid dramatic

increases in COVID-19 cases.

To improve health and safety, public health officials ask that residents wear masks, wash their hands regularly, stay six feet away from others when in public and limit spending time with people outside of their household.

County officials encourage all businesses to serve customers outdoors whenever feasible because the risk of spreading the coronavirus is greater indoors.

For a list of what is and is not permitted in the county under health rules, visit: https://covid-19.acgov. org/sip.page.

To date, ACPHD had reported 21,323 confirmed cases of

COVID-19 and 408 deaths caused by the virus countywide throughout the course of the pandemic as of Tuesday afternoon’s data. That included 891 positive cases in Livermore, 451 in Pleasanton, 280 in Dublin and 12 in Sunol since March.

Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center continues to have active cases as a result of an outbreak that began at the Neal Street skilled nursing facility more than a month ago.

The COVID-19 death count at Pleasanton Nursing and Rehab stands at 12 residents and at least one employee, according to state data. The total number of employee deaths from COVID-19 is not

publicly known at this time, as the state only reports exact case totals above 11, as a de-identification strategy, so lower totals are labeled as “less than 11.”

There have been more than 90 cases total at Pleasanton Nursing and Rehab — 49 confirmed in residents and 42 in employees. There was at least one resident case still active as of Tuesday (also listed as “less than 11”).

It marks the sixth-worst COVID19 outbreak at a skilled-nursing facility in Alameda County, when measured by resident case count. Q Editor’s note: Story by Bay City News Service, with Weekly editor Jeremy Walsh contributing COVID-19 case data.

Concerns, opposition mount over Livermore solar projects Livermore residents and others are raising concerns and opposition to two solar projects in the planning stages north of the city.

Several community members spoke during non-agenda public comment at the Alameda County supervisors meeting Sept. 22 about the projects in the North Livermore Valley. The SunWalker Energy and Aramis Renewable Energy projects combined would encompass hundreds of acres of what is now agricultural land.

Some commenters want supervisors to pause the projects while a solar energy policy is developed for the county, but a pause may have legal consequences.

“We’ll judge it based on its merits,” said Shawn Wilson, chief of staff for Supervisor Scott Haggerty, who does not want to pause the project because of the potential legal consequences for Alameda County.

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two companies, SunWalker Energy and Intersect Power.

The projects are located near each other, along Livermore Avenue between Manning and May School roads. The Aramis project is 410 acres of developed land and is being planned by Intersect Power. The SunWalker project is the smaller of the two at about 70 acres.

A draft environmental impact report, which looks at potential environment consequences of a project, was released on Friday for the Aramis project. People have about a month remaining to comment on the report.

Wilson said Haggerty, who is stepping off the board in December after 24 years, is not necessarily in favor of it.

The board may not even hear it, Wilson said.

He said board President Richard Valle could put it on the agenda for

the Oct. 6 supervisors meeting. Some people who spoke Tuesday asked the board to hear it at some point.

Valle’s office could not confirm last week whether he will add it to the agenda.

Some of the concerns raised about the projects center around the environment and others around agriculture.

Karen Sweet, who is on the solar subcommittee of the Alameda County Agricultural Advisory Committee said their concerns are related to agriculture.

She said a solar project like the two being considered is not beneficial for agriculture or an ag-consistent land use.

The area where the projects are being built is an “agricultural area,” not an industrial area, which it would become if the solar panels, which would be ground-mounted,

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are installed, Sweet said.

The land would be removed from food production for the foreseeable future, she said.

Attorney Robert Selna, representing the group Save North Livermore Valley, said there are flora and fauna native to the area that are thriving and could be affected.

The area is also a rural scenic route, which Selna believes would be impaired if the projects are built.

“There’s aesthetic value to this area,” he said.

An analogy has been drawn between the solar projects and wind turbine projects, but Selna said, “It’s not an accurate analogy.”

Sweet thinks a better place for a solar project might be outside a highway cloverleaf, which she’s seen.

That “seems like an appropriate place,” she said.

Also, according to Sweet, there appears to be a conflict with the Williamson Act, which allows local governments to maintain land for agricultural use.

The final EIR for the SunWalker project is expected Oct. 13.

Opposition has been mounted by other groups besides Save North Livermore Valley.

Marisa Mitchell, a principal with Intersect Power, responded to some environmental and agricultural concerns. There are no protected, threatened or endangered species on the land and the project would be set back from the creek in the area, she said.

Intermittent sheep grazing would be part of managing the vegetation and wildfire risk, and the site would be optimized for raptor habitat.

Mitchell said raptors thrive at solar project sites.

She thinks the project will improve the site’s biological habitat.

She added that the project would generate enough to power about 25,000 Bay Area homes annually, helping to meet the increased demand for energy during heat waves.

SunWalker Energy did not respond to a request for comment. Q —Bay City News Service

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BCN IN BRIEF Editor’s note: The following are snippets of Bay City News Service articles in recent days; read the full stories at www.PleasantonWeekly.com.

BART budget BART would have finished fiscal year 2020 facing a budget deficit of some $120 million were it not for federal funding help during the novel coronavirus pandemic, agency officials said last week.

BART’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution to amend the agency’s fiscal year 2020 budget to account for adjustments from late in the fiscal year, which ended June 30. While the agency ended the fiscal year with a balanced budget, plummeting ridership due to the pandemic and state and local shelter-in-place orders nearly blew a hole in BART’s financial health.

No more gas cars?

Citing the threat of vehicle emissions spurring climate change-induced crises on the West Coast, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order last week phasing out the sale of gasoline-powered passenger vehicles by 2035.

The order would require all new cars and passenger trucks sold in the state after 2035 to be zero-emission vehicles, with the goal of reducing and, ultimately, eliminating the state’s reliance on fossil fuels.

The California Air Resources Board will also develop regulations that would mandate the use of zeroemission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.

#Foodgiving As restaurants struggle to adapt and observe pandemic protocols, one Bay Area food supplier has emerged as an app with a conscience. Since 2015, San Francisco-based Cheetah has delivered wholesale food supplies to more than 3,000 restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area, but in the midst of the pandemic, the wholesale supplier has extended a hand to the greater community.

The supplier with a warehouse in Pleasanton has expanded its sales to individuals seeking bulk groceries, and introduced the #Foodgiving Movement, an effort to feed hungry communities and eliminate food waste by stocking mobile fridges throughout the Bay Area. These fridges are filled with leftover food from the Cheetah warehouse and are accessible at all hours.

Abuse reports down No group in California reports more suspected cases of child abuse than teachers. And with teachers no longer seeing students in-person every day in most parts of the state, advocates say thousands of cases of child abuse may be going unreported.

From April through August, reports of suspected child abuse statewide dropped 28% compared to reports during those same months in 2019, according to data from the California Department of Social Services provided to EdSource. Q

PPIE debuting Week of the Stars fundraiser Annual event including silent auction will take place online this year

BY JULIA BAUM

Pleasanton teachers, students and their families will be celebrated during the Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation’s Week of the Stars from Oct. 9-17.

The weeklong event will “raise community spirit and funds” for local schools while engaging the community with a slew of fun activities.

The annual event is normally a one-night shindig attended by hundreds and has been held at Castlewood Country Club for the previous three years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to retreat online for 2020.

“We were actually considering doing a virtual gala but a number of people said that they were Zoomed out, so we thought that we would create an event the whole community could enjoy, and so Week of the Stars is that,” PPIE Executive Director Steve McCoy-Thompson

told the Weekly.

Week of the Stars is “open to the whole community,” McCoyThompson said, and “trying to emphasize teacher appreciation and showcasing what our teachers are doing during distance learning.”

An assortment of events and activities intended to support Pleasanton schools and encourage community togetherness will be unveiled during the week, including a “very special” mock newscast with KPIX-CBS weekend news anchor Juliette Goodrich.

PPIE will debut a series of short videos featuring Goodrich throughout the week that McCoy-Thompson said will “showcase what teachers are doing, how they’re working under distance learning, and I think it’ll be fun.”

There will also be fun interviews including with Superintendent David Haglund, and a showcase on local schools.

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to make sure we get all the requisite approvals and that we get the $400 million that was allocated from Measure BB to the transportation quarter in the Tri-Valley, so we can build Valley Link and connect it to BART.” Other topics the mayoral candidates discussed were housing, the downtown improvement plan, wildfire protection and prevention, and fostering a more inclusive sense of community within Livermore.

The next hour of debate saw City Council District 3 candidates Brittni Kiick and Pete Patterson, answering a range of questions — some similar to the mayoral candidates, some different.

Both running for election for the first time, Kiick and Patterson are competing to represent District 3, which covers southeast Livermore.

This year marks the city’s first district-based election for city council; however, the mayor will still be elected at-large.

“Livermore itself needs to be a little more proactive instead of reactive,” Patterson, a medical account manager, said when asked how he feels about the decision to discontinue outdoor dining in downtown streets and what recommendations he has for supporting local businesses amid the ongoing pandemic.

“Looking at the success in Pleasanton right now, they’re still thriving while our businesses are suffering.

With some plans that I would like to put in place, we should speed up the process, be in communication with Alameda County and definitely open up our businesses for indoor dining,” he said.

Kiick, a community advocate and photography business owner, said she authored the small business pledge as part of the “Back to

Brittni Kiick

Pete Patterson

Business” initiative with Livermore Downtown Inc. that was launched back in May and brought community stakeholders together in a virtual livestream to discuss plans for reopening Livermore.

“I wrote this pledge that we should be safe, transparent, adaptable, guided by science, equity minded and supported by community,” Kiick

Laurie Walker Whiteland of the Walker Family Trust, one of the week’s title sponsors, said in a statement, “We are so proud of the tremendous work that all our school district staff have done to help our students. We hope this week of fun, fundraising and recognition helps them know how much we appreciate their efforts.”

Residents and can take part in Week of the Stars in a number of ways such as ordering from selected restaurants that will donate 15% or more of proceeds when PPIE is mentioned, signing up for a music, cooking or other class, or bidding in an online auction for plane flyover of the San Francisco Bay or backstage personalized Zoom tour of New York City’s Broadway.

A weeklong Fund A Need is being hosted to pay for extra hours for “critical” school-site tech support during distance learning;

Whiteland has agreed to provide “substantial matching funds” for all donors.

“This year we’re going to be raising funds to help our tech specialists,” McCoy-Thompson said, adding, “There’s a tech specialist at every elementary school and middle school and the high schools have a couple. (PPIE is) helping to fund all the elementary and middle school tech specialists.”

Besides going virtual, McCoyThompson said another “big difference” for this year’s event “is that we’re trying to open this up to the entire community, and registration is free.”

People who register for Week of the Stars are asked to submit a teacher ‘Star Appreciation’; every teacher submitted will be put in a drawing for a free gift card.

Registration for Week of the Stars and details about different ways to contribute are at www.ppie.org. Q

explained. “Specifically, when it relates to this issue, I want everybody to remember that if you look at what the city did, they were responding to concerns from business owners who did not feel that they were being treated equally and that restaurants were getting priority treatment.”

She added that when streets closed to allow restaurants to expand outdoor dining, other businesses suffered, and as a result, the city is taking a more “equitable approach.”

On the topic of police reform and reallocating funds to mental health services, Kiick said that she advocated for the equity and inclusion working group that has been created and explained that a portion of

city police funds already go toward mental health services provided by Horizons Family Services.

Patterson said that he doesn’t think reallocating police department funds is a “necessary issue,” adding that the Police Officers Association are supporters of his campaign because of his stance on this topic.

The candidates also discussed the proposed solar farm proposed for unincorporated North Livermore Valley, the downtown development plan, affordable housing and the East Avenue corridor study, among other topics.

A complete video of the forum is available via www.Pleasanton Weekly.com. Q

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cohorts are, but it’s limited in the number of students that you can bring back,” he added.

During a presentation to the board Sept. 24, assistant superintendent Janelle Woodward said, “There’s a possibility it may be able to happen earlier, but that does depend upon a number of factors.”

The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) has indicated that it would withhold approval for reopening until a plan ensuring safety for students and staff is in place, including proper cleaning, staff testing and contact tracing, and triggers for switching classes or schools back to remote learning if needed.

Both the state and ACPHD are responsible for issuing the initial ‘go-ahead’ to school districts, but Trustee Mark Miller noted during board discussion that “it’s up to the school district to finally make the decision whether or not we’re ready to reopen.”

“It may seem like it’s easy, we’ve passed these criteria, but there’s still so many hurdles to get past before we can do what we all want to do, which is bring kids back to school,” Miller said.

Only a limited number of students in small cohorts will be allowed for the program, and Woodward said how many and which campuses

host it “will depend on staffing so that we can adequately support our students with the type of learning environment that we would like to provide.”

Ed Diolazo, assistant superintendent of student support services, called the pilot “an opportunity to start thinking about how do we bring our students back to school.”

Though targeted at specific student groups, Diolazo said staff must think about who would be best served by the program.

“We don’t know yet who we’re bringing back, but that’s a big component of this, is really thinking about who are the students that we want to target to receive these specialized supports,” Diolazo said.

“Students with disabilities, it’s a range, it’s a spectrum of services we provide ... we’re trying to determine who are those students that fit this model.”

Diolazo said staff are “leaning towards our students in our special day classes, our moderate severe population, our mild moderate population of students, mainly because of the structure they’re already in.”

“They’re in the stable groups, they’re in what we call self-contained classrooms, they can travel together, eat together, have the same staff that support them, so we’re leaning towards that student population in special education as one of the students that we will target to return into this cohort,” he said, adding,

“of course parents have to agree to it, we’re thinking about how to staff it ... that’s what we’re really thinking about.”

The pilot program could also be an opportunity to bring back students receiving vision, speech and language services as well as occupational therapy.

Mandatory COVID-19 testing for staff “is a bigger hurdle,” according to Haglund, who said the district is “currently pursuing options, as is the county, as is the state, to try to figure out the solution to solve that particular problem.”

Trustee Valerie Arkin said, “I know it’s a challenge, so I’m assuming the county just does not have the capacity” and asked if the recent infusion of CARES Act funding could be used to pay for testing.

Assistant superintendent of business services Ahmad Sheikholeslami replied, “We’re trying to look at it from multiple fronts, and the CARES Act dollars can be utilized for testing. However, at $200 or so a test, and doing 25% a week, those dollars will quickly be depleted.”

The district has also contacted the county, but Sheikholeslami said “they currently do not have the capacity to do the level of testing we need.”

PUSD has also initiated drafting a request for proposals (RFP) “so we can go out to the private market and ask them to see if there’s capacity,” he added.

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ArtWalk Light next Saturday The annual ArtWalk in Livermore will be held this year in a scaled down version, called ArtWalk Light, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Saturday (Oct. 10). For two decades the event, sponsored by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, has turned downtown into an arts district for a day, but this time 30 booths will be spread out on the Bankhead Plaza outside the theater. There will also be a temporary public art sculpture on the plaza, titled “Where Do We Go From Here?” with signposts that include “Mars” by Larry LVPAC Lagin (shown). And for the first time since closing in March, the Bankhead Gallery will be open for limited access to view a new exhibit, the “Best of the Bothwell.”

Staff has also been “forward thinking” about the district’s HVAC systems, which were recently evaluated by a contractor, according to Sheikholeslami. Since then, all elementary schools have adjusted their HVAC systems to the maximum fresh air intake their units could handle, which would be at 50%.

“However, the challenge now that we face is to acquire and install the recommended MERV-13 filters,” Sheikholeslami said. “Some of these regulations and procedures just came out last week, so many school districts are now, and other businesses, are scrambling to upgrade their filter systems, so that is an area that we are actively working and trying to acquire.

“Additionally, initially even HEPA filters, and these standalone units are also pretty much backordered due to both the fires and other situations,” Sheikholeslami added.

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Stockton during a second phase.

Valley Link trains — which could be operating in 2028 — will be scheduled to conveniently transfer to BART, and carry about 33,000 passengers a day in 2040. More than 99 million vehicle miles would be eliminated each year, also cutting between 33,000 to 42,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, depending on the vehicle technology selected.

Several technologies are currently being considered by the Regional Rail Authority: battery/electric, hydrogen, and two types of zero emission technologies.

Construction of Valley Link is expected to have a “significant impact on the regional economy” of $3.5 billion and create 22,00 jobs. During service, 400 jobs will be created and Valley Link will generate a yearly economic impact of $69 million.

Numerous local entities including the cities of Pleasanton, Dublin,

Board President Steve Maher asked if classrooms would need to be reconfigured to maintain physical distancing, to which Sheikholeslami replied, “We’ll most likely have to move furniture around so we can have the distancing that’s required, so we’ve been looking at thinning out the classroom furniture and that kind of stuff.”

Haglund then clarified that “the purpose of the stable cohorts is so the physical distancing is not as important.

“If they’re in stable cohorts and there’s no new kids coming in, the county does not require the same type of physical distancing of the students,” Haglund said.

Sheikholeslami also added that plexiglass partitions reportedly used in other classrooms are not being considered: “The face masks are the preferred method because the aerosol can move around the room.” Q Livermore and San Ramon, local chambers of commerce, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District and the Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group wrote letters of support during the 45-day comment period preceding ACTC’s decision.

Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, who is chair of the Regional Rail Authority and also serves on the Alameda County Transportation Commission, said, “I am truly grateful to my ACTC colleagues who supported this action. I thank them on behalf of the 93,398 Bay Area workers who commute through the Altamont each day struggling to house their families and access jobs — and for all who receive its environmental and economic benefit.”

Haggerty added, “For many, transportation is more than getting from point A to point B — it’s a vehicle to opportunity and a chance to have safe and affordable choices about where they can live and work. It supports equality. It connects us. It gives many a hope for a better future.” Q

Community Pulse POLICE BULLETIN Remembering Livermore police officer Max Messina Livermore police bid a somber farewell to one of their own last week during a memorial procession and service for Officer Maximiliano “Max” Messina, who died on Sept. 10 after battling pancreatic cancer. He Max Messina was 47.

Messina, who was remembered as a dedicated police officer and loving family man, had worked in law enforcement for more than 21 years, including the past 7-1/2 years with Livermore Police Department.

“Max was an incredible teammate who was always willing to help and had to be one of the most friendly people around,” Sgt. Steve Goard told the Weekly in the days after the Sept. 24 funeral service.

“When you were around him, he could make anyone smile or laugh.

He has given so many of us such great stories to tell from his career.

We will always cherish those stories.

We lovingly referred to Max as a big teddy bear because he knew exactly how to take care of others,” Goard added.

Messina was a married father of two young boys; his wife, Mardene Lashley works as an officer with the Pleasanton Police Department.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Messina immigrated to the U.S. at 8 years old with his parents and older sister. The family settled in San Juan Capistrano, where he spent his formative years that included needing to learn the English language. In high school, Messina was a nationally ranked athlete in shot put while also playing football and competing in the deadlift.

Messina relocated to Northern California when he began working in San Francisco with the Department of Justice in immigration enforcement. He became a deputysheriff with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office in 1999, meeting his future wife the next year while they were both deputies.

He moved on to the Pleasanton Police Department and then Oakdale Police Department before

joining Livermore PD in 2013. In Oakdale, Messina held various assignments including school resource officer, detective, gang expert and firearms instructor. He continued with gang enforcement and firearms instruction, among other roles, with Livermore PD. “Max worked for me for some time, and I was always amazed at the number of community members who reached out to us to express their gratitude for Max and the job he did for them,” Goard said. “As a supervisor, I could rely on Max to handle some of the most complex neighborhood complaints because I knew he would go out of his way to try to make everyone satisfied and was determined to find long-term solutions for people.”

Messina battled an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer that was diagnosed just four months ago.

His fellow officers rallied around to support Messina during his cancer bout, including coordinating a meal train for the family during his chemotherapy, according to Officer Taylor Burruss.

“He made a difference in people’s lives,” Burruss told the Weekly.

Messina is survived by his wife Mardene Lashley, their sons Cole

and Aiden, his parents Emilce and Jorge Messina, and his older sister Laura Messina. In addition to spending time with his family, Messina’s favorite activities included fishing, camping and riding in his Jeep.

“We cannot say this enough, but Max was a family man. He loved his family so much,” Goard said. “He absolutely doted on his two amazing boys and his loving wife — see the love pouring out from his soul whenever his cherished boys came up. His family can forever stand proud, with their heads held high to the man in their life. Max put up a courageous fight to the end and will never ever be forgotten.”

In other news • A boy that died in a collision last week in Livermore was identified by the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau as Carlos Alberto Garcia of Manteca in San Joaquin County.

Garcia, 12, was ejected from a Chevrolet Tahoe after it collided with a big-rig on Interstate 580 near Airway Boulevard around 1:20 p.m. on Sept. 21, California Highway Patrol officials.

The Chevrolet was traveling west

on the freeway when it collided with the big-rig and overturned. As the SUV rolled over, Garcia and another child were ejected from it. Garcia died at the scene.

The other child suffered major injuries, CHP officials said. The driver of the big-rig was uninjured.

CHP officers are investigating the cause of the collision.

• San Bruno police are investigating a fight between two men last month that left both of them with knife wounds.

Officers had responded at 3:26 p.m. on Sept. 14 to a disturbance reported in the 1100 block of El Camino Real and learned that a 43-year-old transient and 33-yearold Pleasanton resident had gotten into a physical altercation that led to the knife wounds, police said.

Both men were taken to hospitals to be treated for their injuries, which were not considered lifethreatening. Their names were not immediately available.

The case has been forwarded to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges against both men, according to police. Q —Jeremy Walsh and Bay City News Service

POLICE REPORT The Pleasanton Police Department made the following information available.

Sept. 27 Theft from auto Q 10:02 a.m. on the 5000 block of Hopyard Road Drug violation Q 11:25 a.m. on the 3800 block of Fairlands Drive Q 4:46 p.m. on the 7100 block of Johnson Drive Domestic battery Q 11:48

a.m. on Gibraltar Drive Assault/battery Q 9:57 p.m. on the 3100 block of Half Dome Drive

Sept. 26 Drug violation Q 12:15 a.m. on Bernal and Vineyard avenues Q 10:32 a.m. on the 4500 block of Rosewood Drive Q 5:07 p.m. on the 6000 block of Johnson Drive Vandalism Q 8:53 a.m. on the 4100 block of First Street Theft Q 9:45 a.m., 7400 block of Alder Court; theft from auto Q 2:35 p.m., 1500 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting Q 3:12 p.m., 5500 block of Johnson Drive; theft from auto Robbery Q 2:45 p.m. on the 1000 block of Stoneridge Mall Road Warrant arrest Q 10:41 p.m. on the 6800 block of Santa Rita Road DUI Q 11:10 p.m. at Stoneridge Drive and Foothill Road

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Burglary p.m. on the 700 block of Crystal Lane

Vandalism Q 5:33 p.m. on the 6000 block of Sterling Greens Circle

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Sept. 22

Assault/battery Q 2:05 a.m. on the 4500 block of Chabot Drive Q 3:59 p.m. on the 2400 block of Via Espada Q 8:35 p.m. on the 2900 block of Liberty Drive Embezzlement Q 11:39 a.m. on the 000 block of California Avenue Theft from auto Q 12:29 p.m. on the 4800 block of Muirwood Drive Domestic battery Q 6:53 p.m. on Stoneridge Mall Road

Sept. 24 Fraud Q 11:06 a.m. on the 4400 block of Seminole Way Warrant arrest Q 3:17 p.m. on the 4500 block of Chabot Drive Fire Q 3:36 p.m. on the 600 block of Abbie Street Theft Q 4:54 p.m. on the 5100 block of Franklin Drive Q 5:06 p.m., 4300 block of Valley Avenue; bicycle theft

Domestic battery Q 2:55 a.m. on Eilene Drive Q 8:56 a.m. on Vintage Circle Vandalism Q 9:15 a.m. on the 500 block of Kottinger Drive

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p.m., 000 block of Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplifting Q 5:24 p.m. on the 3600 block of Washington Street DUI Q 4:12 p.m. at Sunol Boulevard and Bernal Avenue Drug violation Q 5:59 p.m. on the 2000 block of Santa Rita Road

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Verna graduated from Amador Valley High in 1943 where she met her love Martin. They married in June, 1944 at St. Augustine’s church prior to Martin enlisting in the U.S. Navy. Upon Martin’s return, they built a home on Bernal Avenue in 1950 where she lived 68 years. Verna was a lifelong member of St. Augustine’s church.

She is survived by her loving family, daughters Marsha Waller (Bruce), Shari Anderson (Michael), grandchildren Lori Ng, Shannon Morgan, Mark Waller, and their spouses; and Jordan Anderson and Justin Anderson. Also survived by five great grandchildren.

A memorial Mass will be scheduled in the near future. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Tributes Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org.

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Tri Valley Life

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

Pirates of Emerson transformed into drive-thru event for 2020

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI

Pirates of Emerson Haunted Theme Park — a Halloween attraction now in its 29th year — opens in Pleasanton this evening at the Alameda County Fairgrounds as a drive-thru attraction.

Although this year guests will stay in their vehicles, it remains a scary experience, say promoters, not for the faint of heart and not suitable for the young or impressionable.

“Our Themed Park is where your worst nightmares become real. As you enter the Adventure, you enter a world of suspense and terror. The only thing on your mind will be your survival,” the website states.

“Most of our time building the Haunt is spent designing and decorating so that we can provide a unique and interesting environment for our actors to jump out and scare the &%** out of you.”

Guests are warned to keep their windows up to keep out water as their vehicles creep through the haunted terrain and are surrounded by scary characters.

Pirates of Emerson had its beginnings 29 years ago when the Fields

family — Karl and Patty, with son Brian — set up a haunted attraction in their yard on Emerson Street in Fremont to raise money for the TriCity Homeless Shelter. Now Brian Fields runs the show.

The event grew and grew until 10 years ago it came to the Alameda County Fairgrounds, where the haunted houses and ghoulish characters now spread out over 10 acres, along with live music, mazes, a “misfortune” teller, a “frightmares” sideshow, nightly entertainment and more.

“We are looking forward to the fun and the scares that Pirates of Emerson has in store,” said Angel Moore, business development vice president for the fairgrounds.

The Pirates of Emerson has remained dedicated to serving the community as much as scaring the community, Moore noted, and it partners with nonprofit groups in the area including the Northern California Special Olympics, Tri-City Volunteers, Fremont Police D.A.R.E. program, Boy Scouts of America and the Ohlone College Foundation.

“The Alameda County Fairgrounds

DAR sponsoring Constitution poster contest Deadline is Oct. 25 for local entries to national competition The Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring its annual poster contest to celebrate the ideals of the U.S. Constitution, and the local Jose Maria Amador Chapter is looking for students to participate.

The contest kicked off during Promote Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, and the deadline for entries is Oct. 25. Email DAR member Debbie Janes at debbiejindublin@hotmail.com to receive poster board to create an entry plus a free copy of the U.S. Constitution.

Each chapter chooses winners, who then go on to state and division levels with the top entries proceeding to national competition.

“There are two documents of paramount importance to

American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity, and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that functions to this day,” DAR President General Denise Doring VanBuren said.

“While Independence Day is a well-recognized and beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual commemoration of the living document that upholds and protects the freedoms central to our American way of life.”

The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, and President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into law the next year. n —Dolores Fox Ciardelli

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PIRATES OF EMERSON

The Pirates of Emerson annual haunted theme park will be drive-thru this year at the Alameda County Fairgrounds throughout the month of October.

is excited to be able to partner with Pirates of Emerson this year with the changes that have been made to get communities together safely,” Moore said.

After a few months of attractions being closed, the Alameda County Fairgrounds began to reinvent its shows to make them available from fans’ vehicles, so guests can safely gather to enjoy movies, concerts and live shows.

This 29th annual Pirates of Emerson was specially designed to scare people in their cars. The cost per vehicle is $94.99 with the maximum number of passengers that are

within the legal limits when on the streets.

Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.piratesofemerson.com and printed out or scanned on a phone at the entrance. No pedestrians, motorcycles, bicycles, RVs, motor homes, trailers, golf carts, top down convertibles or passengers in bed of pickups are allowed.

The event, which runs until Nov. 1, is drive-thru only for this year.

The organizers emphasized that they spend all year working on the show, and it has been well adapted to the new format, saying, “If you liked us last year, you will love us this year.” Q

PIRATES OF EMERSON

The Pirates of Emerson features outrageous, colorful characters guaranteed to elicit laughter and screams.

Las Positas College to air virtual production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Actors, crew bring Shakespeare’s classic to small screen

BY JULIA BAUM

Las Positas College Department of Theater Arts is doing a digital retelling of Shakespeare’s classic play “Romeo and Juliet” during the COVID-19 pandemic, debuting this weekend.

The story of a young man and woman from rival families who meet and fall in love, later ending in tragedy, continues to resonate with audiences centuries after it was written.

“It has truly been a collaborative process, navigated with professionalism, patience, humor and grace,” said Titian Lish, director and producer, about putting together the abridged version in just six weeks.

The experience involved crash courses in home lighting and remote costume design, digital filmmaking and camera angles, and the intricacies of live streaming.

“The adaptation and abridgment

of the text was largely in response to realities we now face — too much time online, too many technical complications, an invasion into our actors homes, and multiple bouts of fire evacuations amongst our cast and crew,” campus officials said. “The edit is both for the audience’s comfort

and the actors.”

Audience members can watch LPC’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” via online digital livestream, starting 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Oct. 9-10. Tickets are $10 and available via www. laspositascollege.edu. Q

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New Pleasanton Eagle Scout DongHeon (Brian) Yi Project renovated Bee & Butterfly Garden at Alviso Adobe

BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI

DongHeon (Brian) Yi of Pleasanton recently completed the requirements for Eagle Scout and passed the Board of Review.

Yi is an eighth-grader at Harvest Park Middle School. His interests include violin, golf, debate and crafting, and he has a black belt in taekwondo. He has also participated in the Robotics and Mathcounts clubs at school, as well as the orchestra.

He began Scouting in 2015 as a

Cub Scout and earned the Arrow of Light award in 2018. He served as quartermaster and patrol leader in Troop 949, sponsored by the Pleasanton 4th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is currently a patrol leader in Troop 947, which he joined in January.

Yi has volunteered in numerous community service activities, such as helping out at the library, the Korean school and food drives, and playing the violin and singing at convalescent

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homes.

For his Eagle service project, Yi renovated the Bee & Butterfly Garden at Alviso Adobe Community Park. He raised money to cover the cost of the project by washing the trash bins of his friends and neighbors.

Yi led a group of 43 people to execute the project, assigned team leaders to take on each group, and guided the overall success to remove hazards, replace all of the old planter boxes, and add new ones. He hopes

people will discover and visit the Bee & Butterfly Garden and its activities.

Brian is the son of SeoWoo (Sean) Yi and HyeKyung (Julia) Park. Due to COVID-19, his Board of Review was done virtually and his Court of Honor will be scheduled later.

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REGIONAL T REPRESENTATIVES Pleasanton voters to help decide BART director, county judge, state and federal legislators BART Board

Steven Dunbar

John McPartland

Mike Wallace

Elena Condes

Mark Fickes

The BART Board of Directors has five of its nine positions up for election this fall during a critical time for the transit agency financially, with ridership down dramatically due to the COVID-19 pandemic and health orders.

This also marks the first election for the Tri-Valley’s District 5 since the proposed extension of full BART to Livermore was voted down by the board majority and the ensuing shift to the Valley Link concept to connect Livermore and San Joaquin County to the BART system at the DublinPleasanton station.

Three-term incumbent John McPartland faces two newcomers on the District 5 ballot, Livermore resident Steven Dunbar and Castro Valley resident Mike Wallace. The four-year seat represents Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Castro Valley and parts of Hayward.

Dunbar, who is running for public office for the first time, is campaigning with a platform of making BART more open, accessible and sustainable.

“I plan to: 1. Enhance communication with the community, making it easier for everyone to get involved, stay involved, send feedback, and build trust in BART and the entire public transit system; 2. Improve accessibility and safety so that people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, incomes and modes of travel know they can depend on BART; and 3.

Support sustainability by pursuing both environmental and fiscal policies that will help BART flourish in the coming decades,” he told the Weekly.

“I was car-free and transit dependent for years, and I’ve seen the struggle and toll it takes when the system leaves one stranded. I’ve also seen the lifeline public transit provides,” he added. “I know first-hand what it’s like when transit fails us, and these experiences drive my passion to seek out the problems in advance and fix them, no matter the source.”

Dunbar lives in Livermore, works for local bus manufacturer Gillig and has experience on his city’s Community Asset Management Plan Outreach Committee.

Seeking a fourth consecutive term, McPartland did not respond to the Weekly’s request for comment, but his campaign website outlines some top accomplishments from his 12

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BY JEREMY W ALSH

he highly anticipated, highly debated 2020 general election officially — finally — arrives on Monday, when the Alameda County Registrar of Voters’ Office will start sending out vote-by-mail ballots through the U.S. Postal Service and mark the start of early voting ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.

While the presidential election, state ballot measures, and city and school board contests will be at the front of many local voters’ minds, there will be a handful of regional representative positions on

years and priorities for the term ahead.

“For the past three terms, John McPartland has worked tirelessly representing the best interest of the residents of the Tri-Valley area and portions of south Alameda County in his district. And he has continuously worked with other directors and staff to provide safe, reliable and affordable BART transportation to all.”

Among achievements during his tenure, McPartland pointed to the West Dublin-Pleasanton BART Station, Oakland Airport Connector, Warm Springs BART Station, e-BART to Antioch and the agency’s new Fleet of the Future rail cars.

As for goals ahead, McPartland cited improving BART safety, enhancing the BART Police Department, addressing fare evasion, supporting BART extensions into Santa Clara County, and playing a role in the Valley Link review and approval process.

McPartland, who is retired, worked for years for the Oakland Fire Department and served in the U.S. Army and later in the Army Reserve, retiring with the rank of colonel. He was also employed as a BART safety specialist for six years before joining the board.

Wallace, also seeking a BART board seat for the first time, is prioritizing fiscal sustainability and agency reliability in his campaign.

“BART riders and taxpayers deserve a safe, clean and affordable transit experience,” he told the Weekly. “Making sure we deliver on those principles is commonsense and what all BART riders deserve.

The current budget shortfall has only worsened with the pandemic and we must get back on track to save our commuter rail system.”

“The current incumbent has steered the BART system into a fiscal mess,” Wallace added. “My experience as a financial analyst for the Zone 7 Water Agency in Livermore and my time with the Alameda County Employees Retirement Association has prepared me with the knowledge to fix the financial chaos, and get BART back on track.”

Wallace lives in Castro Valley and has worked for the past 10 years with Zone 7.

Alameda County Superior Court Trial attorney Elena Condes and civil rights attorney Mark Fickes are facing off for the Alameda County

Pleasanton ballots as well.

Four feature familiar candidates, in runoffs after the March primary (U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate, State Assembly and Alameda County Superior Court), and the fifth sees two challengers against the incumbent for BART Board of Directors District 5.

Ahead of ballots going out, the Weekly reached out to the candidates in these five elections to provide input on their campaign priorities, including specific goals for the Tri-Valley, to help better inform Pleasanton voters.

Superior Court Department 2 bench opening up with the retirement of Judge Carol Brosnahan.

The two longtime litigators finished first and second, respectively, in the three-candidate primary election, with Condes leading the way with 41.18%, followed by Fickes at 38.16% — but neither earned the 50% majority required to win the seat outright in March, pushing the race to a runoff on Nov. 3.

Both candidates have pointed to their legal experience as well as their personal diversity as positive attributes to elevate the bench if elected: Fickes as civil rights attorney and former prosecutor who would be the first openly gay Jewish man on the Alameda County Superior Court and Condes as a private criminal defense attorney for the past 26 years and a small business owner who would add the perspectives of a Latinx woman, lesbian and mother to the court.

“I am running for this judicial seat in order to bring my experience, diversity and compassion to the Alameda County Superior Court bench,” Condes told the Weekly. “Alameda County is a wonderfully diverse county with many competing interests and issues and deserves a diverse court bench.”

“Having served as a judge pro tem in the Alameda County courts, I have first-hand knowledge of how important it is that judges understand the experiences and struggles of those who come before them. I understand too that the true measure of a judge is the depth of their legal knowledge, integrity, and commitment to equal justice and the rule of law,” she continued, adding: “If elected I plan to contribute in all ways possible to removing the barriers to access to justice, including those posed by the distances currently required to seek the court’s help in family law, landlord/ tenant disputes, restraining orders and probate matters. Also, I look to expand on programs in the court that provide alternatives for conviction and incarceration for nonviolent and youthful offenders.”

Fickes told the Weekly his top three campaign priorities include “to help deal with the backlog of cases given my unique perspective of having extensive civil and criminal litigation experience. I will be able to hit the ground running in either a civil or criminal department,

both of which will have to address the impact of COVID-19.”

Secondly, “many types of cases are currently consolidated in a single courthouse, such as in Berkeley or Hayward. This can be tremendously burdensome for someone who is unhoused, underemployed or unemployed,” he said. “Distributing cases throughout the county is one way to reduce those barriers.

I intend to be a voice for positive change in how cases are currently handled.”

Fickes lastly cited a focus on the conservatorship process. “This can be devastating, especially when the person placed in charge of another person’s well-being and financial affairs is a stranger,” he said. “I would like to work with my colleagues to make sure the courts do everything they can to hear all voices and protect those who can no longer take care of themselves.”

Neither judicial candidate lives or works directly in the Tri-Valley, but both referenced personal experiences in the area as well as endorsements from local elected leaders in the Valley.

State Assembly State Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) is competing against real estate appraiser Joe Rubay (R-Alamo) in her bid for a second consecutive two-year term in the state’s lower legislative house in Sacramento.

As the only two candidates on the primary election ballot, BauerKahan and Rubay automatically advanced to a required two-candidate runoff on Nov. 3. The incumbent finished first in March with 68.3% to the challenger’s 31.7%.

Assembly District 16 consists of the Tri-Valley and Lamorinda communities as well as a majority of Walnut Creek.

Reflecting on her first term in office, Bauer-Kahan told the Weekly she was “especially proud that all 15 of my bills that made it to the governor’s desk have received bipartisan support.”

“These bills have addressed issues like climate change, preserving Tesla park in Livermore, gun safety, smart criminal justice reform, local transportation and fiscally sound solutions that will save the state millions through streamlining government processes,” Bauer-Kahan said, also referring to her effort to secure

funding for Dublin’s all-abilities playground.

“Protecting our district from wildfire has also been one of my top priorities, and in addition to working with the governor and local officials to harden our defenses, I’m reintroducing legislation that will hold utilities like PG&E accountable when they fail to meet safety standards,” she added, with an eye to the term ahead.

Bauer-Kahan also said she looks forward to continue working as chair of the Select Committee on Women’s Reproductive Health, holding the line on potential cuts to education, fighting to secure funding for Valley Link, and prioritizing COVID-19 relief and resources for her district.

“When COVID-19 hit our state, the effects were devastating and brought challenges that have dramatically shifted the focus of the legislature, but I have always held the values and needs of our district close to my heart,” she said. “We’re working with our small businesses to help keep them afloat and my office has assisted thousands of individuals who needed access to critical resources.”

Rubay, an Alamo resident since his youth, has worked in the real estate appraising business for more than 30 years and currently sits on the Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee. He also served on the Contra Costa County Fair Board and the Alamo Improvement Association.

He previously ran for statewide office four years ago, finishing second by a 2:1 margin to State Senate District 7 election.

In the 2020 election for State Assembly, Rubay told the Weekly he aims to “represent the TriValley with a commonsense, independent voice that will work to repeal our sanctuary state law.

It is a tragedy that the legislature passed this law after the tragic death of Kate Steinle.”

Another priority, according to Rubay referring to the COVID-19 situation, is to “get our children back to school and our small businesses up and running. Just last month our state senator was calling for additional lockdowns. I believe in the individual; I believe in the people of the Tri-Valley to take all safety precautions — social distance, washing hands, wearing masks when you cannot social distance and staying home when sick.”

Rubay added that he would work to restore balance in the State Legislature and reduce government regulation and “over-control.”

“Our school system needs the challenge that charter schools bring out. Our health care system need a bit of market-based sanity. Our housing situation can be

improved not by adding more restrictions (i.e. rent restrictions), yet by less restrictions and aiding smart local planning,” he said.

State Senate State Senator Steve Glazer (DOrinda) faces political newcomer Julie Mobley (R-Danville), whose professional background is in engineering but who listed mother as her ballot designation.

The pair advanced to the Nov. 3 runoff after the three-candidate March primary saw Glazer finish in first place with 48.3% of the vote and Mobley garner second place with 27.2%.

State Senate District 7 includes Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and Sunol at the south end, Brentwood, Antioch, Pittsburg and Concord to the north, Orinda, Lafayette and Walnut Creek to the west, and the San Ramon Valley.

Glazer is seeking a second full term after winning a special election to fill the District 7 vacancy in May 2015 and then earning a full four-year term in the 2016 general election by defeating Rubay.

The incumbent told the Weekly he was proud that “in this hyperpartisan political environment, I have worked hard to be a constructive problem solver in the Senate.

I have honored the principle that government closer to the people is better and have resisted efforts to create one-size-fits-all mandates.”

Glazer pointed to original legislative accomplishments to date including strengthening the state’s assault weapon ban, requiring financial disclosures on small business loans to prevent predatory lending, tax protection for water conservation projects, and the ban on the sale of flavored vaping and tobacco products.

“Importantly, every piece of legislation I have authored has had bipartisan support,” he added.

Looking ahead, Glazer said, “If I am graced with a new term in the Senate, I will continue my efforts to be a champion for public education, defender of our fragile environment, advocate for local control, protector of civil and human rights, and steward of fiscally responsible state budgeting.”

“I can do my best work when it is done in partnership with Tri-Valley school and city leaders and an engaged citizenry,” he continued.

“Each of us has high expectations for the community where we live. I will do my best to live up to these high standards in my representation in the State Capitol.”

Mobley, who advanced to the runoff as the lone Republican on the March ballot after hardly campaigning before the primary including not submitting a candidate statement and having no apparent campaign website at that time, has reversed her strategy ahead of the general election.

A Danville resident with a

background in engineering, specifically product development, Mobley has been a community volunteer in local public schools and served on the 2019-20 Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury. This State Senate campaign is her first time running for public office.

Mobley told the Weekly her top priority is to “provide creative options for reopening businesses and schools with precautions to minimize health risks. Parents, kids and teachers need choices for returning to school safely and we should allow businesses to adapt in order to reopen.”

Infrastructure is another goal, to “design modern systems for power and transportation that are reliable, safe, clean and affordable,” she said.

Mobley said she would also prioritize actions to “aggressively address extreme fire risk in the state” such as investing in emerging fire detection and suppression technologies, providing more resources for state and local fire agencies, thinning forest growth, establishing more fuel breaks and developing new power models.

And a final priority, she said, would be to “explore innovations in policing while fully staffing law enforcement. I support the idea of partnering mental health/social workers with police for certain calls and creatively addressing the many challenges agencies have recruiting and keeping their departments staffed with highly qualified applicants.”

Congress U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) is bidding for a fifth consecutive term in the U.S. House of Representatives for District 15 against Alison Hayden, a special education teacher whose city of residence is not listed.

The two finalists advanced out of a seven-candidate primary election, with Swalwell earning first place with 59.0% of the vote and Hayden emerging from a field of unheralded challengers to finish in second with 17.0%.

The 15th Congressional District represents Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, Sunol, Castro Valley, Hayward, Union City and the northern part of Fremont, along with parts of Contra Costa County, including San Ramon and a portion of Danville.

Hayden is a former financial professional and Peace Corps director/volunteer who now works in secondary and special education, according to her campaign website.

She acknowledged the Weekly’s request for comment but did not provide responses by deadline.

Her campaign website said Hayden is running “to stop an unelected elite from taking our voice and choice under a Socialist order.”

“It is time to step forward to fight for our children, our families, improve our communities and enact

legislation that reduces financial burdens, simplifies our daily needs and offers community-based support,” her website stated.

“Alison is running for the CA-15 seat in Congress because she wants to push for legislation that strengthens family and communities and stops the squeeze of the middle class,” the website added. “She upholds these founding principles to maintain our founding civil liberties, limited government and regulation, lower taxes and minimal federal intervention in our economy ... Government’s role is to ensure the equality of opportunities, not outcomes.”

“Small local government leads to vigorous local businesses and strong, close-knit communities that will deal with the issues that concern them. The growing reach of state and federal governments must be pushed back,” according to Hayden’s campaign website.

Swalwell, a former Dublin City Council member and Alameda County prosecutor who first won election to Congress in 2012, has become one of the more visible members of the House, in part because of his presence on social media and television interviews as a vocal critic of President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans. He briefly campaigned for the Democratic nomination for president but bowed out after three months in July 2019.

The incumbent congressman cited the coronavirus pandemic among his top priorities for the term ahead, including “shaping and implementing real action to combat COVID — including testing, tracing, and rapid, widespread deployment of a safe, effective vaccine when it’s available — while providing all necessary relief to struggling families; we need a return to normalcy as soon as safely possible.”

“We must regain our world leadership on combating climate chaos.

We must make sure no American lacks affordable health care. We must get tougher on other nations’ efforts to interfere with our democracy. And we must restore Americans’ confidence in our public institutions,” he added.

In District 15, Swalwell said his goals include sustaining the TriValley’s status as a “burgeoning tech innovation hub as well as an affordable and desirable place to live,” as well as securing federal funding to bring Valley Link toward construction.

“I’ll keep representing Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley in Congress as I always have — with honesty, with energy, and with an eye toward justice and opportunity for all. I remain deeply humbled and grateful to be your voice in Congress,” he said. Q Editor’s note: For those still needing to sign up, there is time to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election. To learn more, visit www.acvote.org.

Rebecca Bauer-Kahan

Joe Rubay

Steve Glazer

Julie Mobley

Alison Hayden

Eric Swalwell

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Opinion EDITORIAL

THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY

Vote Maher, Mokashi, Wang for Pleasanton school board

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he Pleasanton community is in the middle of an unprecedented time amid the COVID-19 crisis and associated shelter-in-place orders, and perhaps no public entity is more impacted in more ways than the Pleasanton Unified School District.

School campuses are closed to students, instruction is being done remotely and the future of the budget — like all government funding — is so far up in the air you almost can’t see it through the clouds (or more aptly these days, the smoke).

More distinctly than ever, though, is the fact PUSD will have to prioritize key objectives to navigate this difficult period: health and safety for students and staff, fiscal sustainability, open communication and public transparency.

It will take a well-rounded Board of Trustees with unique and fresh perspectives to guide Pleasanton Unified through the pandemic and toward continued success in the years that will follow. Those representative voices are Steve Maher, Kelly Mokashi and Chong Wang.

Incumbent Maher has a long history with public education in Pleasanton. Known best as the former Hart Middle School principal, Maher had more than 40 years of experience as a teacher and administrator overall before being elected to the school board in 2016.

Four years ago we did not endorse

Maher because of apprehension over objectivity and possible conflicts of interest with him having three daughters working for the district, and we’re happy to have seen him assuage those concerns and proven us wrong during his first term. He is a popular, well-respected and responsive board member whose views and experience are holistic yet always center around what’s best for the students. PUSD needs Maher’s leadership these next four years.

Challenger Mokashi, a first-time candidate for PUSD and a fairly new transplant to Pleasanton, has impressed with her community involvement in the two-plus years she’s lived in town, including serving on PUSD’s School Reopening Steering Committee this summer, sitting as an adult member of the city’s Youth Commission and recurring commentary at local public meetings.

Her perspective as a parent with kids in school will be important, but perhaps more so will be her input as a longtime educator with extensive experience in e-learning. Remote instruction will certainly be part of PUSD education for this year amid the pandemic, but quite possibly for semesters and years ahead as families prioritize student safety and learning in new ways. As an engaged parent informed on e-education development, Mokashi will prove invaluable to the board for the next term.

Challenger Wang, also a newcomer

to PUSD elections, will bring another vital representative voice to the Board of Trustees as an immigrant parent with two children in the schools who has been working in the hi-tech industry for more than 20 years. Locally, he’s gained critical experience volunteering on PUSD’s Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee and the Superintendent’s Budget Advisory Council.

His knowledge of technology, PUSD finances and diverse educational needs will be critical attributes as district leadership work to balance conflicting priorities during the pandemic and in the likely tough times to follow fiscally. Wang’s commitment to data-driven decision-making while always keeping the big picture in view will go a long way toward maintaining PUSD’s strong record of academic success.

Incumbent Jamie Yee is seeking a fourth straight term on the board, and although she has good experience and institutional knowledge, her underwhelming performance at our forum reminded us that fostering new perspectives is necessary for good governance — and PUSD should strongly consider term limits capping service at 12 years.

We commend Yee for serving three terms, including helping the district navigate a truly difficult time of administrative instability before Superintendent David Haglund’s hiring in June 2017, but we also remember

she was part of a board whose decisions led to that precarious period.

With stability finally re-secured in the superintendent’s office, it’s time for some turnover of ideas and leadership on the board in favor of other qualified, eager candidates.

Challenger Mary Jo Carreon offers informed views of student and classroom needs as a parent and recently retired teacher from Alisal Elementary School. She also has experience with committee work in PUSD on topics like textbook adoption, the district calendar and school reopening.

It is important to have an educator’s perspective on the board, but we’d prefer to see one without recent membership in the district’s main labor group — though Carreon is not a current member of the Association of Pleasanton Teachers since her retirement last year. And more importantly, we had hoped to see Carreon lay out a more comprehensive platform with specific objectives and actions during her forum appearance and in her public campaigning.

Vote Steve Maher, Kelly Mokashi and Chong Wang for Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees. Q Editor’s note: The Pleasanton Weekly editorial board reached its decisions based on the candidates’ performances at the Weekly’s online forum, email interviews on endorsements, and our review of past reporting and research.

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LETTERS Setting the record straight Dear Editor, As a candidate for mayor of Pleasanton, I made a pledge to reject any donations from builders and developers that often aim to influence City Council votes. A recent letter to the editor accused me of denying that I accepted a donation in 2016 from Pleasanton Gravel.

Pleasanton Gravel (PG) is not a builder or developer. Instead they mine gravel and provide jobs in unincorporated Alameda County, between Livermore and Pleasanton, since the 1940s. Currently there is an industrial zoning buffer on the fringe of Pleasanton between their county location and future city residential housing.

This is due to their incompatible and dangerous land uses. PG representatives have also pleaded with the city to retain a safety buffer because innocent lives have already been lost when trespassers enter the quarries.

During a March 2020 City Council meeting, Councilmember Pentin

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falsely accused me of taking a much larger donation than I actually received, from this gravel company in 2016. I denied taking this over-inflated amount. I have always accurately shown all campaign donations on my Form 460 on the city of Pleasanton’s website, as required by the Fair Political Practices Commission.

In summary, safety of our residents is extremely important to me and to our local gravel companies. I took a donation from PG because I agree with them, it is too dangerous to have residential housing and children next to a quarry; and I agree that a better use for this buffer would be e-warehousing.

—Karla Brown, Pleasanton City Council (2012-present), Candidate for mayor 2020

Pentin for mayor My husband Lou and I are pleased to announce we will be supporting Jerry Pentin for mayor.

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It is because he truly cares about Pleasanton and is well-qualified for the job.

Jerry takes time to research issues thoroughly before he makes final decisions. He is thoughtful, energetic, serious and a caring person who makes every effort to honestly serve those who call Pleasanton home.

He stays abreast of the issues, seeks out input and his commitment to Pleasanton is extraordinary.

He is hardworking and has a heart for Pleasanton, which means he will make the best decisions possible for the issues on the table.

He is a talented businessman, a longtime active Pleasanton volunteer, plus he is a hands-on volunteer with humanitarian projects outside the U.S. Jerry is approachable and listens carefully. He is absolutely the right person to be mayor and will guide Pleasanton successfully into the future.

—Margene Rivara

Nancy Allen for City Council These are difficult times that have put our community, and all of California, in a position of addressing new concerns. In the midst of all the news about the virus, I was introduced to Nancy Allen. In the months since meeting her, I have learned about Nancy and her campaign for City Council.

Nancy has a well-balanced platform, a wealth of experience, and is warm, open, and most important, independent. She was the first to state she would not accept donations from special interest groups and has challenged other candidates to do the same.

Nancy’s platform includes promoting responsible and thoughtful growth policies, protecting and preserving our downtown, and standing up for residents and small businesses throughout our community.

She also is committed to collaborating with the school district to preserve our academic excellence

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OPINION — which is so important during COVID-19. She also will continue to work to protect and preserve our open spaces. Nancy has a record of listening to and working with the community to achieve workable solutions.

Please join me in voting for Nancy (nancyallen2020.com). She is our best hope for the future of Pleasanton.

—Kathleen Ruegsegger

Bob Woerner, the equity and inclusion candidate That Livermore needs Bob Woerner’s experience at this critical time is obvious: We face unprecedented challenges and need his leadership. Less obvious is why Bob is also the best choice for social justice, equity and inclusion.

Though only a person who belongs to a group can claim that group identity, belonging isn’t sufficient. For example, Phyllis Schlafly was a woman who worked to defeat the Equal Rights Amendment. FDR, part of the East Coast wealthy elite, was famously branded a traitor to his class developing a social safety net. Their behavior and values, not their identities, defined them. So too with Bob Woerner.

After George Floyd’s murder, Bob initiated Livermore’s Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee to address policing, equity, diversity and inclusion. He believes that broad community engagement where all viewpoints are heard is the best way to address these serious issues. Listening without action isn’t enough and Bob has the experience and commitment to implement these community-generated proposals.

What matters most isn’t identity but the ability to listen, learn and enable our community to find real

solutions. It turns out that Bob Woerner is the best person to work toward “equity of opportunity and just treatment for all” in Livermore.

—Trish Munro, Livermore City Council

Pleasanton Voters back Allen and Arkin PleasantonVoters.com is an information-based group working on important issues of concern for Pleasanton residents, with a focus on preserving ridgelines and open space, supporting our schools and securing safe drinking water. To this end, we are endorsing two candidates for the open seats on the Pleasanton City Council in November — Nancy Allen and Valerie Arkin.

Nancy Allen has spent seven years on the Pleasanton Planning Commission, providing her with a unique insight into the process involved in bringing new development to our city. Nancy often asks the hard questions of city staff and always represents the best interests of residents. When major changes were proposed for downtown Pleasanton Nancy vigorously advocated limiting the size and scope of new development. She also does not support a current proposal to bring toilet-to-tap water to Pleasanton.

PleasantonVoters.com is also pleased to endorse Valerie Arkin, widely recognized for her three terms as a trustee on the Pleasanton Unified school board. Valerie will bring a wealth of information to the city council and further deepen the relationship between the city and the schools.

Valerie championed a new era of transparency that welcomed public input during her tenure on the school board, a spirit that she

promises to bring with her as a member of the city council. Valerie was also instrumental in guiding the school district through a challenging budget era during the last recession — skills that she will again apply to the city as the local economy recovers from the COVID pandemic.

—Kelly Cousins

I support Jack Balch Pleasanton faces many challenges in the next four years that calls for strong leadership on the Pleasanton City Council. That is why I am supporting Jack Balch for City Council.

Jack Balch will bring decisive leadership as Pleasanton faces challenges in these uncertain times.

As a certified public accountant, Jack understands economics and will bring his business and finance experience perspective to the Pleasanton City Council.

His 11-year experience as a parks and recreation, and planning commissioner will serve him well as a member of the City Council.

He is knowledgeable about the past, and his service and leadership has helped create the Pleasanton we all love.

As a planning commissioner for the past six years, Jack Balch has been a leader in making decisions that help determine Pleasanton’s future. He is known for his knowledge of issues, respect of public input, and ability to make decisions that benefit Pleasanton. He is a proven leader with experience who will put Pleasanton residents first as their elected City Council member.

Please join me in voting for Jack Balch for City Council on Nov. 3.

—Sharrell Michelotti, Pleasanton City Council (1994-02)

Pentin cares about Pleasanton I have lived in Pleasanton for 28 years and our two sons, 23 and 21, went to Lydiksen, Hart and FHS. I’ve known Jerry Pentin for about 20 years and for as long as I can remember, Jerry has always been involved in our Pleasanton community, giving back to the city he loves.

Whether it was Pleasanton North Rotary, task forces, boards, committees, commissions, or the last eight years serving on our City Council, he has always been working to make Pleasanton the best place to live for all residents.

When I say all residents, I mean all. My oldest son, Andrew, is developmentally disabled. Jerry has always taken the time to have discussions with Andrew and is truly interested in the issues that are important to him. He has even called or emailed him to follow up on these issues once they have been discussed at council meetings. Because of Jerry, Andrew feels like a valued member of our community.

Jerry cares about Pleasanton, cares about all in our community, and has served this city for over 25 years. He has the compassion, honesty, and experience it takes to be an exceptional mayor. Please join me in voting for Jerry Pentin for Pleasanton mayor.

—Janeen Rubino-Brumm

We endorse Valerie Arkin Valerie Arkin is running for City Council of Pleasanton in the upcoming November election, and we would like to endorse Valerie wholeheartedly and highlight some of her many achievements.

Valerie was first elected to the Pleasanton school board in 2008, is

still serving for the 2016-20 term, and she is currently on several committees representing the school board on the city and school district liaison committee.

The City Council will benefit greatly from having Valerie, as she brings genuine community concern, support for diversity and personal integrity to the table. Valerie does not and has never accepted donations from developers; in addition, the Sierra Club and the National Organization for Women (NOW) endorse her.

The City Council of Pleasanton needs people like Valerie who are respectful, engaged, fair and honest, especially in these challenging days when the city must balance demands for increasing development with maintaining our small town traditions and feel.

Most importantly, we have known Valerie and her family for many years, as good friends and neighbors.

We are proud to endorse Valerie, and know that when she is elected to the City Council, Pleasanton’s people and interests will be her No. 1 priority.

—Fred Carter

Vote for Karla Brown As a resident, I enthusiastically endorse Karla Brown for mayor. I have worked with Karla Brown on several environmental issues as a recent member/chair of Pleasanton’s E&E Committee.

I am particularly impressed with her early work on water quality, as she has been addressing PFAS for a while now and has honored the voters’ 2000 decision to say No to potable reuse. She addresses these and many other issues with interest, See LETTERS on Page 16

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support and engagement.

Karla is not a rubber-stamp administrator. She will direct staff and lead, what I expect to be a very capable City Council, as they plan for our future and tackle financial and public-health challenges.

Karla is an excellent listener; she learns about issues at a deeper level than most; and, she seeks updates as issues evolve. She finds ways to address the challenge and support those who are working on solutions.

Karla has worked to balance zoning for residential and business (especially small businesses) needs, and to protect our precious downtown and ridgeland. She won’t let us become a completely unaffordable “Manhattanized” bedroom community for other cities, which ultimately increases costs for Pleasanton and reduces our business revenue. She wants shorter commutes and less car traffic and pollution, and will help our growth properly match our resources.

Karla’s experience, knowledge, work ethic, and moral compass are what we need to meet the challenges of today and plan for tomorrow. I ask you to vote for her as I will.

—Laurene Green, Zone 7 director

Support for Maher, Yee, Wang for school board The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Community Political Action Committee (BACPAC) is pleased to announce its endorsements for the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees in the November 2020 election.

Upon careful review of the five candidates running for three open seats, we believe Steve Maher, Jamie Yee and Chong Wang are the best candidates to lead the school district through the many challenges that lay ahead.

Steve Maher and Jamie Yee bring years of experience and already have a strong and positive relationship with Superintendent David Haglund. This experience and relationship will be critical for success as the school board considers difficult decisions with bringing students back to the classroom and budget constraints.

The remaining three candidates were all well-versed in the challenges facing the school district. We believe Chong Wang rose to the top primarily due to his experience serving on the Superintendent’s Budget Advisory Council and Citizen Bond Oversight Committee. His many years of work in the technology industry will also bring valuable insight to the district as they consider new technologies to connect with students, teachers and the community.

The BACPAC wants to extend its thanks to all the candidates for their commitment to the school district

by running for public office and for taking the time to participate in our interview process.

—John Sensiba, BACPAC chair

Allen for City Council I have lived in Pleasanton for 60 years. This is the first time I am compelled to participate in the campaign process.

I am a long-term neighbor of Nancy, and we served together on a nonprofit board. Nancy has a lot to offer the City Council as demonstrated by her work on the Planning Commission, economic development committee and numerous other civic and community groups.

Nancy has a strong business and financial background which she would bring to the council. We especially need this expertise in today’s environment. She is a compassionate, caring person that listens to all sides of the issues and always strives for a winwin solution.

Please join me in voting for Nancy Allen for City Council as she is focused on keeping Pleasanton a great place to live.

—Sue Vigars

Kelly Mokashi: A creative and qualified candidate Leadership, when combined with passion and commitment, is a powerful combination. I have known Kelly Mokashi as an educational professional for almost 20 years. During that time, Kelly has demonstrated her passion and her commitment to all kinds of learners but also to teachers and to parents.

My interaction with Kelly’s work has always been focused around ways to make knowledge accessible to everyone. This kind of work, when done well, strikes a balance between understanding current research and engaging others in learning. Striking that balance requires an innate ability to creatively address problems with practical solutions.

Good teachers are able to make magic in the midst of chaos. They carefully store research and strategies in their internal arsenal so that they have a tool for any possible situation.

Kelly has this kind of mind.

She asks good questions, evaluates situations and then, because she is passionate and committed, she is able to engage in productive conversation around creative solutions.

PUSD will get a qualified, passionate and committed educator who will continue to find solutions that serve the community.

—Patty Griffin

Support for Jack Balch I have had the great honor and pleasure to have interacted with the Balch family for over 30 years and spanning three generations of Balch family. I am personally honored to know Jack Balch, his father and his grandfather before his passing in 2017.

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I fully support Jack’s campaign for our Pleasanton City Council. The Balch family values are beyond reproach. They have helped countless small businesses succeed in our area in good times and bad and have always been fair and honest in all of their business transactions. Jack brings over 11 years of dedicated civic experience of our city as well as a deep knowledge of business and finance — all skills critically needed to help our city recover from this horrible pandemic.

I encourage you to vote Jack Balch for City Council on Nov. 3!

Thank you.

—Richard Taylor

Endorsement for Nancy Allen We need Nancy on the Pleasanton City Council. I met Nancy when she led the Stop Pleasanton Gridlock organization to improve traffic circulation in East Pleasanton. Her organization helped halt a second Home Depot planned near downtown that would have negatively impacted many small businesses, while significantly adding to traffic congestion.

I was impressed with Nancy’s leadership and financial acumen to get the facts right so the council could make an informed decision.

The council ultimately voted against the project.

As a second-term planning commissioner, Nancy has a firm grasp of the complex land-use issues facing Pleasanton and will help us responsibly manage our growth. She has a strong finance background and will promote fiscal accountability to protect vital city services.

Nancy is a longtime champion of our small businesses and improving downtown vibrancy. She has the vision, experience and the leadership skills to collaborate with others to preserve Pleasanton’s heritage while guiding its future. Nancy Allen has my vote!

—Jean Pullen

Pentin: The candidate with experience and integrity During my 30-plus years as a Pleasanton resident, I have engaged with past and current public officials to work through various community issues — mayors, City Council, planning commissioners and staff.

For example, as a member of the Ventana Hills steering committee, we invited council members to speak with our neighborhood and surrounding residents to discuss the Lund II property. While all took the time to meet with us, one supported putting Measure K on the ballot — needlessly costing taxpayers thousands of dollars.

Please research the candidates before you vote. Integrity, trust, and working with (not against) our community are incredibly important traits our next mayor should possess. While messages in literature may sound good, prior actions are a much better gauge of an individual’s

character. Jerry has a strong history and focus on the priorities that are critical to Pleasanton’s future — public safety, housing, traffic, schools, and economic development — and, he also displays tremendous integrity.

Those are the reasons why Jerry Pentin has my vote for mayor!

—Carol Spain

is a good man. And I think we need more good people representing us these days.

If the Pleasanton Unicorn loves her city this much, and she trusts Randy Brown to be her voice, you can too.

—Gina Marie Woodard

Thank you for the forum

I have had the privilege of serving with Jack Balch on both the Planning Commission and the Parks and Rec Commission.

Jack, a CPA, utilizes his deep understanding of business and finance when he reviews all matters that are brought up for discussion in commissions. He values and listens to input from the residents in our community, and encourages his fellow commissioners and staff to come up with win-win decisions that are best for our community.

During these challenging times, it is important to elect a leader like Jack who will work hard for all residents. He will make fair and well-researched decisions that will support our amazing schools, police and fire departments and will fight for property owner and community rights.

Jack’s top priority is the economic recovery of our community, and he will be a champion for local businesses and residents. I am proud to cast my vote for Jack Balch for City Council (www.JackForPleasanton. com).

Please also consider your second council vote for Randy Brown (www. randyforpleasanton.com). His many years of community service in Pleasanton is outstanding!

For school board, I endorse my longtime friend Steve Maher (www. votemaher4schoolboard.com).

Steve’s vast experience working with kids, parents, teachers and school staff is truly amazing and he brings an important perspective to the school board.

—Herb Ritter, Pleasanton Planning Commission

I wanted to thank you (Gina) and Jeremy for moderating yesterday’s San Ramon Valley school board candidate forum as well as this evening’s San Ramon city candidate forum. You two did a great job and your efforts are appreciated. I was very happy to hear from the candidates!

—Christie Mehta

Local elections It is time to let women rise and govern with new and refreshing views of what’s important to our town. Women are sensitive and good listeners, and lend an important, yet different point of view to all issues.

Together with the current administrators, Karla Brown and Nancy Allen will give a refreshing new face to Pleasanton’s government.

I’ve had the opportunity to hear Karla Brown speak on pertinent issues around town, and to talk with Nancy Allen personally about what’s important to me. These women listen. They speak about what’s important to others and not just from the point of view about what’s important to them.

Of course they both live and work in this community and care about critical issues here, as is the case with other candidates as well. The difference is, how they listen, and sympathize and interpret into action. It’s just something that women do very well.

Current events tell us it’s time to change the face of government. This is how we do it. We vote for the new and different faces. It’s time to let women rise, and serve. I think Karla and Nancy will do just that.

—Karen Bilbrey Zengel

Randy Brown for City Council I am tired of politics being a screaming match where there has to be a “winner” and a “loser.” We should be able to work together where everyone can win with compromise. This takes listening skills, patience and the ability to mediate. Randy Brown is this man for me.

The current City Council has a few people on it that just like to be nasty, yell at others, and talk down. I am tired of seeing it. I want to see Randy in that seat working together with the other City Council members to make our town better.

Randy loves Pleasanton like I do.

He works actively to make this a better town. He is not a politician — he’s just a guy who wants to make his city better. He wants to be a calm voice in a screaming world. He listens to me — and he will listen to you, too. He

Balch leadership matters

Valerie Arkin for Pleasanton City Council Simply put, any third-grade student since 2014 has an extra 45 minutes of education thanks to Valerie Arkin’s leadership as a PUSD trustee.

In 2014, staggered reading for grades 1-3 was up for re-evaluation. Valerie remembered the parents involved from years prior and took time to reach out to let us know the agenda item was coming up again.

Because of that one phone call, third-grade students have extra 45 minutes with our PUSD teachers.

Valerie will represent us on City Council in the same way. She truly cares about our community and she is the type of leader I want to represent me -- someone who remembers the community they are elected to represent. Please join me in voting for Valerie Arkin for Pleasanton City Council.

-- Janel Sloan

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Amador alum Breed recounts intense marathon swim from Santa Cruz to Monterey ‘This is just a chance to see as a human, how tough are you’ human, how tough are you,� explained Breed. “Whether it’s someone free climbing El Capitan, swimming the English Channel (which she has), or other stuff, these things are there for us to do.�

Follow along at this latest incredible adventure.

When she hit the water, Breed wasn’t alone as there was someone on a paddleboard alongside of her, as well as a boat with family out in front. The boat had blinking lights that allowed her to plot her course in the dark. “It was so dark when I got in the water, and the fog came in, which made it even darker,� Breed explained.

The darkness also meant she had no chance to see the jellyfish. “The jellyfish were stinging my face all night,� recounted Breed. “I couldn’t see them.�

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Talk to former Amador Valley High and UC Berkeley swimmer Catherine Breed about her open water, marathon swims and she will tell you three or four times, “I’m not crazy, honestly.�

Then listen to her accomplishments and your next question is, “Are you sure about that?�

To call the 27-year-old Breed an elite athlete would not be giving her the justice she deserves. Simply, it is amazing.

At 9 p.m. on Sept. 21, Breed jumped into the water of the Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz and swam to Monterey, covering the 25-mile swim in a record time of 12 hours and 42 minutes.

Breed’s Monterey swim also raised $2,000 for Diversity in Aquatics, a nonprofit that brings swimming programs to communities and helps reduce drowning rates.

Talking with Breed earlier this, week one question kept coming to mind — why? “This is just a chance to see as a

469-6266 EddiePapas.com always asking me if I was scared of the sharks and the jellyfish. I was sick to my stomach with fear the first three hours. But then you get to the point where I was welcoming the stings. They were a distraction to any physical pain.�

There was one wondrous thing about the night swim as Breed was swimming through a bloom of bioluminescent phytoplankton. It has been called “nature’s light show,� and it was amazing to Breed. “You see pictures of it, but is so much cooler in the water,� Breed said. “It’s like glitter that glows in the dark. Pictures just don’t do it justice.�

By the time the sun came up Breed, who took 10- to 20-second breaks every half hour, was able to see, but she now also was able to see the swarms of jellyfish. “I was swimming over thousands of jellyfish,� Breed said. “I ended up getting stung 55 times. That was lucky because it could have been a thousand stings.�

After the exhausting all-night swim, Breed finally reached her destination — San Carlos Beach in Monterey. As one can imagine, it was a little tough to stand. “I stood up and then did a faceplant,� Breed said, laughing. “But I had to get back up because the rules say you have to finish on dry sand.�

It was about six more yards for Breed to cover and she did that before falling to her knees.

After an event like that, it must be time for Breed, who is a medical device sales representative, to a take a break.

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Pleasanton native Catherine Breed swam from Santa Cruz to Monterey in a record 12 hours, 42 minutes on Sept. 21-22.

like Breed. “On Oct. 10, I am taking part in the Uberman relay,� Breed said.

What is the Uberman? Well, it’s intense.

It’s a 556-mile three-person relay with Breed starting on Catalina Island, swimming 21 miles to the shores of Palos Verdes. Next is a 400-mile mile bike route from Los

Angeles to Badwater Basin. The last leg is a 135-mile run through Death Valley before ascending 13,000 feet to the trailhead at Mt. Whitney. “We’re going to try to set the record,� Breed said of her team.

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The fairgrounds are located at 4501 Pleasanton Ave.

EUGENE O’NEILL — OCTOBER SURPRISE The “Lost Plays,” three one-acts of O’Neill’s early career will appear on their website as video performances. The Web, Oct. 3, Recklessness, Oct. 10 and Abortion, Oct. 17. 5 p.m. For more information visit eugeneoneill.org.

VINEYARD VIBES — A VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES Livermore Arts Bankhead & Bothwell present Crawdad Republic, a free virtual concert. 6 p.m., Oct. 4. Visit livermorearts.org.

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SUBLIME WITH ROME — ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS This show was rescheduled due to the Northern California fires and tickets were transferred to the new date. This is a safety-first drive-in event. Oct. 2-3.

Visit alamedacountyfair.com.

TRI-VALLEY HAVEN’S VIRTUAL PACE FOR PEACE Join this year’s virtual 5K/10K walk/run. All proceeds help local survivors of domestic violence served by Tri-Valley Haven. Teams, serious runners, novice runners, walkers, and families. Participant medals and age group awards will be given. Experience the fun & connect online. Oct. 17-31. Visit trivalleyhaven.org.

ILIZA SHLESINGER’S COMEDY TAILGATE TOUR With five specials currently streaming, Iliza Shlesinger is one of today’s leading comedians with fans who create and wear their own Iliza inspired swag to her shows. Her ninecity trek brings her to the Alameda

TRI-VALLEY JAIL N’ BAIL Tri-Valley residents are invited to come and bail out some jailbirds to help local

foster kids. This is a fun, lighthearted event and all funds raised go towards Agape Villages Foster Family Agency. 4-7 p.m., Oct. 7, Sidetrack Bar & Grill, 30 W. Angela St. Visit agapevillages.org.

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SUBARU LOVES PETS ADOPTION EVENT Valley Humane Society and Livermore Subaru are teaming up to help find local dogs and cats their forever homes. Pictures and profiles of adoptable animals can be viewed at valleyhumane.org. Oct. 1-10.

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER This year the annual walk is shifting gears as a celebration involving vehicles parading to the American Cancer Society Alameda offices. Local teams are encouraged to deck out their cars for this event. 10 a.m., Oct. 17. Visit makingstrideswalk.org/bayareaca.

CURBSIDE LIBRARY PICKUP Place items on hold and select a time slot to pick up when ready. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 1-6 p.m. For more information, visit www.cityofpeasanton.gov.

Arts DOWNTOWN LIVERMORE ART WALK ArtWalk, in Downtown Livermore, celebrates the joy of the arts with one-of-a-kind homemade treasures, original works, jewelry and gifts by dozens of artists. The booths will be spread out and all mask and social distancing rules will be strictly followed. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 10.

Talks 995 Fictitious Name Statement Paige One Creations FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 572402 The following person doing business as: Paige One Creations, 6219 Gibson Court, Pleasanton, CA 94588, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lori P. Baker, 6219 Gibson Court, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted by Lori P. Baker, an Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name listed herein. Signature of Registrant: Lori P. Baker, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on August 20, 2020.

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CIRCLE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 572529 The following person doing business as: CIRCLE, 5976 West Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mohammad Habib, 6885

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Signature of Registrant: Mohammad Habib, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on August 31, 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly, September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2020.)

Coastline Academy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 572925 The following person doing business as: Coastline Academy, 235 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566, County of Alameda, is hereby registered by the following owner: Coastline Automation, Inc., 371 Ridge Way, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, Delaware. This business is conducted by Coastline Automation, Inc., a Corporation. Registrant began transacting business under the fictitious business name listed herein August 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: Matthew Harvey, Secretary/CTO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on September 11, 2020. (Pleasanton Weekly, September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 2020.)

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VIRTUAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY Hosted by the Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty Collaborative, this virtual event will discuss the status of affordable housing in the Tri-Valley.

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Seniors HICAP HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING & ADVOCACY FOR SENIORS Join virtually from your computer and learn how to create a secure future with an Advance Health Care Directive. 10-11 a.m., Oct. 14.

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Family VIRTUAL GHOST WALK 2020 Meet the ghosts of Pleasanton’s past in this uniquely spooky annual event held by Museum on Main. This

Lorraine is a sweet, spirited Pomeranian mix — a loving and adorable dog who enjoys her volunteer friends and daily walks. She would make a nice companion for someone who is moderately active. Lorraine is approximately 8 years old and she weighs six pounds. Available for adoption through Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, Lorraine is waiting for her forever family at the East County Animal Shelter in Dublin. Call 803-7040. year the event is moving to Zoom as two ghosts guide a virtual tour of downtown Pleasanton’s most haunted locations. 7 p.m., Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 31. Visit museumonmain. org.

CHALK ART DESIGN CONTEST Sunflower Hill, a residential community for adults with developmental disabilities is looking for creative and unique entries for their Chalk Art Contest. The winning entry will be featured on their website. Entries are due by Oct. 16.

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Home & Garden LIVERMORE AMADOR VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Succulent expert Debra Lee Baldwin will be the speaker at the monthly meeting, currently held virtually. 7-8 p.m., Oct. 8. Visit lavgc. org.

Spirituality VIRTUAL RELIGION CHAT The discussion will be “How does your congregation help to bridge the different political or social justice views within it?”. The event is free. 5-6 p.m., Oct. 14. Contact ruthgasten@sbcglobal.net.

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NEW ART EXHIBIT AT BLACKHAWK GALLERY The Alamo Danville Artists’ Society hosts Blackhawk Gallery’s new exhibit, “Bravo!.” The exhibit will be on view seven days a week featuring one guest artist exhibiting welded sculptures and over thirty member artists. Oct. 9-Jan. 10. Visit adas4art.org.

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PLEASANTON VFW ANNOUNCES 2020 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION The Pleasanton Veterans of Foreign Wars has announced two scholarship programs this fall. High school and middle school students are invited to participate in a themed essay. The deadline is Oct. 31. For more information visit vfw.org/ community/youth-and-education/ youth-scholarships.

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2626 Laramie Gate Circle, Pleasanton 3bd/2ba ~ 1,614+/-sq.ft, 8,989+/-sq.ft lot SOLD FOR $1,117,000 REPRESENTED SELLER & BUYER

233 Trenton Circle, Pleasanton 4bd/2.5ba ~ 1,620+/-sq.ft, 4,723+/-sq.ft lot OFFERED AT $1,049,000

5375 Springdale Avenue, Pleasanton 3bd/2.5ba ~ 1,549+/-sq.ft, 2,660+/-sq.ft lot SOLD FOR $816,000

2103 Raven Road, Pleasanton 6bd/3ba ~ 2,538+/-sq.ft, 7,687+/-sq.ft lot SOLD FOR $1,500,000

PENDING WITH 3 OFFERS IN 12 DAYS

SOLD 17K OVER WITH 3 OFFERS

SOLD 11K OVER WITH 3 OFFERS

4686 Cope Court, Pleasanton 6bd/3ba ~ 2,976+/-sq.ft, 7,300+/-sq.ft lot OFFERED AT $1,549,000

2264 Raven Road, Pleasanton 4bd/2ba ~ 2,046+/-sq.ft, 7,307+/-sq.ft lot SOLD FOR $1,400,000

1211 Summer Court, Pleasanton 4bd/2ba ~ 2,051+/-sq.ft, 7,477+/-sq.ft lot SOLD FOR $1,378,000

PENDING WITH 3 OFFERS IN 12 DAYS

SOLD $101K OVER ASKING WITH 3 OFFERS

SOLD $69K OVER ASKING WITH 6 OFFERS

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3802 Kamp Drive, Pleasanton 3bd/2.5ba ~ 1,658+/-sq.ft, 4,572+/-sq.ft lot SOLD FOR $1,150,000

SOLD $125K OVER ASKING WITH 10 OFFERS

7285 Beaumont Court, Pleasanton 5bd/4.5ba ~ 5,329+/-sq.ft, 14,810+/-sq.ft lot SOLD FOR $2,525,000

SOLD $25K OVER ASKING WITH 3 OFFERS

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Tim McGuire Broker DRE 01349446

Mark James Realtor® DRE 00697341

www.timmcguireteam.com

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Eva Tia Realtor® DRE 02072764

Lori Olson Realtor® DRE 02004247

Karen Carmichael Client Services

925.462.SOLD

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Showing by Appointment Only 4 Bed + 3 Baths Fabulous single story home in the Stoneridge Neighborhood. Upgraded with great style including a 356+/- Sq. Ft. addition featuring a 2nd Master Suite and larger kitchen area. The kitchen is a cook’s dream with great natural light.

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4827 Ganner Court, Pleasanton | Offered at: $1,599,000

Room to Roam

PENDING

6034 Alisal Street, Pleasanton Ä?•Û“““Û“““ — OM – BsV •›•™/ ӈ Ҫ BKoO _ds

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This expanded Gallery model has it all, including 2 master suites (1 upstairs and 1 downstairs), large bonus/game room and entertaining backyard with pool and hot tub.

The expanded gourmet style eat-in kitchen features: granite counters, custom cabinets, WXEMRPIWW WMROW [EPO MR TERXV] IPIGXVMG VERKI [SSH žSSVMRK ERH PEVKI MWPERH 'S^] step-down family room is located off of the kitchen with wet bar, beautiful stone and [SSH ½VITPEGI ERH RI[ GEVTIX 8LMW FIHVSSQ ô FEXL FIEYX] LEW LMKL GIMPMRKW RI[ carpet, Milgard windows, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, indoor laundry room with storage, fresh paint whole house fan and spacious 2 car garage with storage. The backyard is very inviting; it includes mature trees, hot tub and newly re-plastered pool, perfect for IRXIVXEMRMRK 'PSWI XS (S[RXS[R 4PIEWERXSR XST VEXIH 4PIEWERXSR 7GLSSPW WLSTTMRK restaurants, BART, Ace-Train, freeways and so much more.

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If you are thinking of buying or selling, let me know. I’d love to help.

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925.998.3398

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Compass is the brand name used for services provided by one or more of the Compass group of subsidiary companies. Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01079009.

Your home. Our mission.

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1151 Mataro Court, Pleasanton Offered at $1,449,000

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DeAnna Armario

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PENDING ~ MULTIPLE OFFERS

PENDING IN 8 DAYS

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3741 Newton Way, Pleasanton Offered at $2,295,000

2130 Pomezia Court, Ruby Hill Offered at $2,099,000

3988 Stanley Boulevard, Pleasanton Investor Opportunity!

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in the Tri-Valley

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Liz 925.413.6544

Liz@VenemaHomes.com DRE#01922957

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371 S Overlook Drive, San Ramon 1 Bed | 1 Bath | Price Upon Request

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Julia Murtagh 925.997.2411 DRE 01751854

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