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VOL. XXII, NUMBER 25 • JULY 16, 2021 WWW.PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM
Preserving a piece
of Pleasanton’s heritage
Century House renovations spark discussion about
balancing history with neighborhood needs
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5 NEWS Search for missing runner grips Pleasanton
10 PULSE DA charges Dublin driver in fatal crash
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WHAT A WEEK BY JEREMY WALSH
A new start with Funk
A fter more than two
years overshadowed
by one big leader-
ship question mark, a new
day finally arrived this
of the best practices may
have kind of gone to the
wayside, and I don’t think
it will take a whole lot of
effort to actually get them
month for the Dublin Uni-
fied School District: Long-
back to where they need to
be,” he said.
738 VINEYARD TERRACE, PLEASANTON
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ministrator Chris Funk took Chris Funk
perience with bond project
the helm as superintendent. management in San Jose.
He is the fourth man to occupy That background will be a necessity
DUSD’s head chair, but its first per- in Dublin Unified, whose facilities
manent officeholder, since ex-su- program was thrown into disarray
perintendent Leslie Boozer and the last year, spurring ongoing debates
Board of Trustees abruptly agreed about financial prioritization in light
to part ways mid-contract in March of questions about bond funds and
2019. Funk follows Matt Campbell project costs. 5 Bedrooms - 4.5 Bathrooms - 4,183 Sq Ft - 19,809 Sq Ft Lot
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nious exit) and Daniel Moirao (one- that will be completed in September, kitchen. Car enthusiasts will love the 7+ car garage and shop.
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Vol. XXII, Number 25
Pleasanton Weekly • July 16, 2021 • Page 3
Streetwise ASKED AROUND DOWNTOWN PLEASANTON
What in the world
really fascinates you?
Pamela Schultz Lawyer
In a really sad way, I’m fascinated by the near
extinction of the vaquita, a very small kind
of porpoise that lives only in Mexico’s Sea of
Cortez. There are only about 15 of them left.
They get caught up in the nets of fishermen
who are illegally trying to catch a type of
very exotic fish that sell for over a thousand
65 Bay Area locations. dollars apiece on the black market. I can’t
stop thinking about it.
66 if we count your couch. Pearl Kariakin
Administrative assistant
In-person or virtual visits at I’m fascinated by technology and how fast
it changes and improves our lives, but at the
same time, is also so destructive in so many
LPSR Pediatrics ways. A perfect example is social media. It’s
great to be so connected with others, but
at the same, it results in people wasting an
extraordinary amount of time.
Erik Kowalewsky Lawyer
genpeds.stanfordchildrens.org Micronations, for sure. They are real physical
territories, usually very small — like a rock
somewhere off of the coast of a country.
They are independent little nations that lack
legal recognition by world governments. But
the people who control them issue their own
Father — Daughter coins, flags, postage stamps and other state-
related items and take these responsibilities
Estate and Trust Law Firm very seriously. Fascinating stuff.
Phillips & Phillips Shalae Mitchell
A Professional Corporation Sales associate
Definitely food and wine because they bring
Practice Areas people together in such a positive way. And
especially with regard to the wine, I am
• Trust & Estate Planning fascinated by its history and origins. Every
• Trust Administration & Probate wine has its own distinct, individual story.
James J. Phillips* Katelyn M. Phillips
• Conservatorship & Elder Law
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Karin Ward
30 Years in the Tri Valley Marketing
*Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law Well, as a mom I am fascinated by all of
State Bar Board of Legal Specialization the ages and stages of child development.
My son is 18 now, and I have been so
LL.M. in Taxation fascinated for so many years, watching him
develop into the very fine young man he has
become.
4900 Hopyard Rd., Suite 260, Pleasanton • (925) 463-1980
www.phillipslaw.us
—Compiled by Nancy and Jeff Lewis
Have a Streetwise question? Email editor@PleasantonWeekly.com
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Newsfront
DIGEST Search for missing runner on Ridge
Swalwell staffers
Several staffing changes are in
process this month for U.S. Rep.
Eric Swalwell’s office.
grips Pleasanton, Bay Area
First, Swalwell announced the After days of extensive effort, police had ‘no significant clues’ in man’s disappearance as of noon Wednesday
hiring of Yardena Wolf, former
vice president of the New York BY JULIA BAUM avid runner. the Pleasanton Police Department Kreycik was last seen at the
office of political consulting firm As a fourth day of searching for a Coordinators said in a statement that “no sig- Moller Ranch staging area at around
Berger Hirschberg Strategies, as
man missing in the Pleasanton hills said so many nificant clues were collected” as of 10:45 a.m. Saturday. His wife re-
his new chief of staff after his
prior chief of staff, Michael Reed, since Saturday drew to a close, law residents showed late Tuesday afternoon. Blood was ported him missing when he didn’t
left for a job as senior adviser enforcement officials announced up to help look found on a rock earlier during the return from an hour-long run that
to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi their decision on Tuesday after- for Kreycik on day but testing confirmed it was afternoon on the Pleasanton Ridge.
(D-S.F.). noon to scale back the effort. Tuesday morning animal blood. Kreycik’s cellphone was later found
Swalwell also promoted his The search for Philip Kreycik, that some were “This was not an easy decision to inside his vehicle parked at Moller
district director Mallory De Lauro 37, of Berkeley has gripped the Tri- turned away due Philip Kreycik make, and our focus is to continue Ranch.
to become his new district chief Valley and brought out hundreds to reaching “sat- supporting the Kreycik family,” Lt. Ground searches occurred dur-
of staff. A member of the con- of locals, eager to offer their time uration for volunteers.” Erik Silacci said. “We thank all of ing the day on Sunday and Mon-
gressman’s staff since 2015, De and tackle 9,090 acres of tough Despite expanding the search the search and rescue crews as well day. The Alameda County Sheriff’s
Lauro previously worked there as
terrain and hazards like poison area 100 meters outside of his as the hundreds of volunteers who Office on Monday night conducted
a constituent services representa-
tive and manager. oak and rattlesnakes in Pleasanton intended route and their “exhaus- rallied together and remain com-
Additionally, Swalwell is work- Ridge Regional Park to find the tive search efforts,” officials from mitted to locating Philip.” See RUNNER on Page 9
ing to hire a new communications
director with Natalie Edelstein’s
departure June 30 to become
deputy communications director
for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-
Tri-Valley
Wis.). His office hopes to have a
new hire on board by the end of urges 15%
July.
A musical cabaret
water use
Las Positas College theater
arts students are returning to the
reduction
stage in front of a live audience
next week for a series of shows in Agencies ask customers
an aptly titled musical cabaret. to voluntarily cut
“The First Time in Forever”
will feature the eponymous back amid drought
song from the animated movie conditions
“Frozen,” as well as songs from
popular musicals such as “Wait- BY JULIA BAUM
ress,” “Little Shop of Horrors” COURTESY OF CITY OF LIVERMORE Tri-Valley residents are being
and “Mean Girls.” It is the first Rendering shows design concept for new Chick-fil-A restaurant coming to Livermore. After endorsing the project asked to “do a little more” by vol-
production with live audiences last September, the City Council advanced final approval of the parcel map on Monday evening. untarily cutting back their water
for the Livermore community use by 15% from their levels last
college since the onset of the
COVID-19 pandemic in March
2020.
New Chick-fil-A restaurant moves year amid drought conditions this
summer.
There are “multiple sources of
The show will be performed
first at the outdoor amphitheater
at Las Positas, and then be made
forward in Livermore water supply storage” including
local groundwater supplies al-
available for on-demand viewing After criticism, councilmembers Carling and Kiick lowing Tri-Valley communities to
the following week. “withstand the occasional dry win-
Live performances will be July address company’s ‘harm’ to LGBTQ community ter,” but Zone 7 Water Agency
22-25 at 8 p.m. each night, with BY CIERRA BAILEY food restaurant and the LGBTQ to approve a final parcel map, General Manager Valerie Pryor said
tickets costing $15 to $20. The Livermore City Council gave community. not make any judgments about that “after two especially dry years
online recording will be avail-
Chick-fil-A its final approval Chick-fil-A has faced criticism whether businesses are good or in a row, we cannot rely on storage
able for viewing from July 26-31.
For tickets, visit showtix4u.com/ Monday to develop a new lo- for years over company execu- bad and I recognize there’s been alone.”
event-details/54742. cation on a recently annexed tives and its foundation donating some harm done to the LGBT Cal Water, Dublin San Ramon
acre-and-a-half parcel on North to charities that oppose LGBTQ community by Chick-fil-A. But Services District, Zone 7, and the
Nonprofit of the Year Livermore Avenue near Interstate rights. The company has said again, that is not my role here to cities of Pleasanton and Livermore
580. it redirected its charity focus in state what kind of places I believe are among the local municipalities
State Senator Steve Glazer
The project was initially ap- 2019 to education, homelessness people should shop at. That’s asking customers to reduce their
(D-Orinda) recently selected La
Clínica de La Raza as the Non- proved by the City Council in and hunger. their choice.” water usage after Gov. Gavin New-
profit of the Year for his 7th September but a finalized parcel After making a motion to ap- Kiick also reminded the com- som included Alameda County in
Senatorial District. map required council’s consider- prove the consent calendar, Kiick munity that they have “every his emergency drought declaration
La Clínica has been vital to ation. The topic was included in said, “I just want to recognize right to vote with their dol- last month.
Contra Costa County’s vaccina- the consent calendar, a portion that there has been some com- lars and get their fried chicken Six weeks ago, Californians were
tion efforts, collaborating with of the agenda where a number munity feedback about item 4.6 elsewhere.” asked to cut back their water use
county health officials to make of items considered routine in and today we’re being asked to Carling offered support for Ki- by 10% from their levels in 2020.
COVID-19 testing and vaccina- nature are typically voted on in approve items that are adminis- ick’s perspective before sharing Newsom issued another executive
tions easier for communities of bulk. terial in nature, not legislative.” sentiments of his own. order earlier this week for all Cali-
color and other underserved
However, council members Kiick was referring to comments “I recognize this is an admin- fornia residents to further reduce
segments of the community, ac-
cording to Glazer’s office. The Brittni Kiick and Bob Carling each she received directly from com- isterial vote and I will vote in their water use by 15% from their
nonprofit’s six locations in 7th addressed the item, acknowledg- munity members prior to the favor of the resolution presented 2020 levels.
District are in Oakley, Pittsburg ing the turbulent relationship meeting.
and Concord. Q between the Georgia-based fast She continued, “It’s my job See CHICK-FIL-A on Page 7 See WATER on Page 7
Pleasanton Weekly • July 16, 2021 • Page 5
NEWSFRONT
Livermore high schools to offer three new ‘equity-focused’ courses
Electives for grades 10-12 receive unanimous approval from Board of Education
BY CIERRA BAILEY Granada high schools as well as Del President Craig Bueno told the unanimously voted in favor of the other people and that’s the basis of
High school students attending Valle Continuation High School and Weekly, adding that he thinks it’s courses.” empathy.”
Livermore public schools will have Vineyard Alternative School. “a good idea” to incorporate new Sian Salazar, Miraya Choudhury, “Ethnic Studies: America’s Social
three new equity-focused elective “Given our increasingly diverse curriculum that broadens students’ Meena Mynampati and Melton Change” is described as “a one tri-
options this fall following the Board constituency, our board and dis- views. founded Diversify Granada last mester elective course in Social Sci-
of Education’s unanimous approval trict’s commitment to addressing Students and parents banded summer amid social justice upris- ence that will examine the origins,
of the courses last month. issues of equity, and in response to together in support of the new ings after the murder of George nature, challenges and achievements
The newly developed courses direct appeals from young alumni curriculum. Floyd. The group held a virtual of civil rights and social movements
— “American Identities through and students of color to diversify Diversify Granada, a student-led conference in February featuring a in America after 1945.”
Ethnic Literature,” “Ethnic Studies: our elective course offerings, these organization that advocates for in- panel of children’s book authors of The “Social Justice in Literature”
America’s Social Change” and “So- courses have been developed,” dis- creased diversity in literature taught color to promote diversity in educa- course “offers students an opportu-
cial Justice in Literature” — will be trict staff wrote in an agenda report at Granada High School, used social tion, particularly literature. nity to carefully read and critically
available as electives for grades 10- for the school board’s June 15 meet- media to encourage their peers to All four founders graduated from analyze a variety of non-fiction and
12, which means they are optional ing where the vote was taken. attend the meeting and to write let- Granada this year, so they will not fiction texts that focus on historical
for students to take. The report continued, “These ters to the board expressing support be able to take any of the new eq- and current topics of social issues by
“The expansion of course offer- upper grade elective courses are for the classes. The group said they uity-focused courses. But they said authors of historically marginalized
ings is a continuous process for our designed to increase exposure to received more than 100 responses they are happy that younger stu- cultures.”
district as we are always looking for multicultural works and writings by from students and parents and they dents will get to benefit from them. The objective of the course is
ways to broaden the educational authors from various ethnic back- read some of them out loud during According to the course overview, for students to “emerge with a
experiences for our students,” said grounds, including those of histori- the meeting. “American Identities through Ethnic greater understanding of how vari-
Melissa Theide, assistant superin- cally marginalized cultures and to “In preparation of the LVJUSD Literature” will “explore the con- ous aspects of the human condi-
tendent of educational services for examine and explore cultural and board meeting, Diversify Granada nections between ethnic identity, tion — class, race, gender identity
the Livermore Valley Joint Unified social change and movements, as created an online form where cur- literature and culture in the United and sexual orientation — do not
School District. well as issues relative to cultural and rent and former students could States. Rather than focus on one exist separately from each other
“We are excited to offer these ethnic identity, equity and bias.” give their feedback regarding the tradition, we will read works by but instead are woven together in a
elective courses, in particular, so “There’s a lot more things that are courses,” group member Taylor writers from various ethnic back- complex framework.”
that our students have opportuni- in the headlines, there are things Melton said. “We felt as their stu- grounds including African Ameri- In its agenda report, district staff
ties to expand their understanding that are concerning our students dent representatives, this would be can, Asian American, Latinx and said instructional materials for the
of history and literature from varied and so the students — working the most efficient way to convey other American immigrants.” three courses will be purchased
and diverse points of view,” she with their teachers — come up with our peers’ thoughts to the board in Mynampati said she thinks this from the district-established in-
added. proposed coursework that would hopes of a positive outcome. With type of literature is, “valuable for structional materials budget using
The classes will be offered be- enrich their educational experience our wishes coming to fruition, we everyone to read because you’re Local Control Funding Formula
ginning this fall at Livermore and and so, we listen to them,” Board were so pleased to see that the board putting yourself in the shoes of and Lottery funds. Q
County doing work on unincorporated Livermore roads
Chip seal paving set for July 26 to Aug. 6
BY CIERRA BAILEY During those two weeks, people and other unforeseen circumstanc- Marker 6.9 - end at San Joaquin Aug. 4: Patterson Pass Road at cor-
Livermore residents and commut- driving through unincorporated es, the planned program schedule is County line ner of South Flynn Road - end at
ers can expect road closures, de- areas of town will experience delays as follows: July 29: Street sweeping at Wente Mile Marker 3.2
tours and other driving impacts at up to 30 minutes, loose rock on the Week One: Street / Marina Avenue / Arroyo Aug. 5: Patterson Pass Road at Mile
a number of unincorporated road- roadways, flaggers, reduced speeds July 26: Wente Street at Concannon Road Marker 0.2 - end at corner of South
ways beginning later this month and single-lane traffic through work Boulevard - through Marina Avenue July 30: Street sweeping at Patterson Flynn Road
due to the Alameda County Public zones. July 26: Marina Avenue at Wente Pass Road Aug. 6: Street Sweeping at Patterson
Works Agency’s chip seal program. Officials advise drivers to plan Street - through Arroyo Road Week Two: Pass Road.
County officials said in a state- extra travel time, to slow down and July 27: Arroyo Road at Mile Marker Aug. 2: Patterson Pass Road at Mile For more information, visit pub-
ment that the road maintenance to adhere to traffic control signage. 3.93 - end at county right-of-way at Marker 4.9 - end at Mile Marker 6.9 lic works website at acpwa.org,
will occur from July 26 to Aug. 6 While the schedule may change due park entrance Aug. 3: Patterson Pass Road at Mile call 925-803-7007 or email info@
between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to weather, equipment breakdowns July 28: Patterson Pass Road at Mile Marker 3.2 - end at Mile Marker 4.9 acpwa.org. Q
Preparing student veterans for academic journey
Operation Gateway coming up at LPC
BY JULIA BAUM for developing a support network no cost, and aims to give former ser- students like former Marine Kristi stipend through the LPC bookstores.
Military service members and vet- of former service members. Leach vice members the tools they need to De Lashmutt and Army veteran An- Veterans attending Operation Gate-
erans currently enrolled or thinking is now employed at the Lawrence transition successfully from military thony Santos. way can also receive one-on-one help
about attending classes at Las Positas Livermore National Laboratory. to college. “The program is a great guide to with applying for financial aid and
College can learn about available re- “Transitioning out of the military “Our mission has always been to ensure that veterans are aware of counseling on how to maximize their
sources at a two-day virtual seminar and into a civilian lifestyle is an emo- support and reduce barriers as veter- valuable college and veteran resourc- VA education benefits.
happening later this month. tional roller coaster ride and a diffi- ans make their transition from mili- es,” De Lashmutt said. “Returning to Veterans First will also debut
Offered annually through the Vet- cult adjustment,” Leach said. “Being tary to college and civilian life,” Veter- school as an adult and a veteran can “Mission Ready: Veterans Learn-
erans First Program at LPC, Op- introduced to other veterans going ans First supervisor Todd Steffan said seem overwhelming at first, but Op- ing Community,” a new group that
eration Gateway is open to student through the same struggle helped me in a statement. “Since day one, our eration Gateway ensures that student places military-affiliated students in
service members, veterans and their and other student veterans develop focus has been to listen to our student veterans leave the program confident cohort groups for attending classes,
families. Now in its 13th year, Op- ways to adjust to civilian life and veterans’ voices, hear their challenges and excited about going to college.” socializing and studying together.
eration Gateway specially helps the become a successful student.” and try to address these challenges so Santos called the event “an incred- The learning community is expected
military-affiliated community with Leach added, “It also was benefi- they are able to be successful in col- ible way for me to connect with to roll out and have students join
transitioning into college life, career cial for myself and other student vet- lege and after college.” school resources, community sup- starting in the fall.
planning and applying for financial erans to know that they still matter Steffan added, “Our priority has port, and other student veterans,” Operation Gateway will take place
aid, among other things. and that they have not been forgotten been and always will be to provide and “a great way to start my transi- on July 29-30 and is intended for
LPC graduate Timothy Leach is by the country they love and have the best service we can and to put tion into civilian life.” student veterans, active duty, guard/
a veteran of both the armed forces proudly served.” the students we serve — especially Students who attend the event for reservist or a family member of a vet-
and Operation Gateway, the latter of The two-day program offers work- our student veterans — first.” their first time and complete all of eran. To RSVP for Operation Gateway
which he said was particularly useful shops and seminars for attendees at Operation Gateway has helped the workshops will receive a book XIII, visit laspositascollege.edu. Q
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NEWSFRONT
‘Inside Dublin’
to start in fall
BY ANNA HSU city’s present and future issues.
Applications for the city’s 2021 The city has partnered with many
leadership academy “Inside Dublin” local agencies, including Dublin
are now open with the program San Ramon Services District, Dub-
starting Oct. 2. lin Unified School District, Office
Formerly known as “Dublin 101,” of Emergency Services, Alameda
the leadership academy has oper- County Sheriff’s Office and Alam-
ated for the past 15 years, provid- eda County Fire Department, in
ing residents with a more in-depth order to bring the program to life.
understanding of the city’s depart- The leadership academy is limit-
ments and affairs. Previous attend- ed to accepting the first 25 qualified
ees of the program have taken their applicants. Qualified applicants are
involvement with the community a those who are 18 years and older,
step further in becoming city com- and live and work in Dublin.
missioners and councilmembers. The program is free for all par-
This year, Inside Dublin, led by ticipants and is funded through
assistant city manager Colleen Trib- the annual City Council-approved
by, includes presentations on edu- budget.
cation, infrastructure, public safety, Lasting seven weeks long, the
local government and community program starts on Oct. 2, with
development. classes from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in vari-
With a goal of encouraging citi- ous locations, every Thursday of
zens and participants to become each following week.
involved in the community, the Applications are found at www.
program offers attendees the op- dublin.ca.gov/insidedublin and
portunity to learn more about the close at 5 p.m. on Sept. 1. Q
WATER immediately repairing water leaks.
Continued from Page 5 Toilets especially can be a source of
“sneaky leaks,” while toilet flappers
In the order, Newsom said, only have a useful life of one to two
“There is now a need to augment years.
ongoing water conservation and “Because outdoor irrigation is
drought resilience investments 60-70% of an average homeowner’s
with additional action to extend
available supplies, protect water
water use, the easiest way to reduce
overall water use is to irrigate when HIBERNATION IS FINALLY OVER.
HEAD TO THE BEACH.
reserves in case drought conditions the outdoor temperature is cooler
extend to a third year and maintain (9 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and to reduce
critical flows for fish and wildlife.” the length of time and frequency of
DSRSD General Manager Dan your irrigation,” McIntyre said.
SHOP LOCAL. GO WINE TASTING.
McIntrye said “a little change Tri-Valley water agencies will
can make a big difference” when continue providing water use up-
GET SOME R&R
it comes to addressing drought dates as drought conditions evolve.
conditions, and residents can do For more information on water
quite a bit on their part by only conservation, visit the state’s www.
running dishwashers and wash- SaveOurWater.com or each Tri-Val-
ing machines with full loads and ley water agency’s website. Q
CHICK-FIL-A
Continued from Page 5
the new Chick-fil-A as a customer
upon the project’s completion.
The approved resolution gives IN THE NAME
OF RECOVERY.
to us, but back in September of the city the right to absorb the
2020 when we had a Chick-fil-A remaining 21.5 acres of the current
representative come before us, that areas as two parcels of open space.
person claimed that there was no The 4,821-square-foot restaurant,
discrimination whatsoever within its parking lot and dedicated land-
Chick-fil-A and I reminded him scaping will be rezoned commer-
that I didn’t believe that for a sec-
ond,” Carling said.
cial from its current designation
as open space. The city will hold SUPPORT YOUR STATE BY VACATIONING HERE.
“He also suggested that most of off on taking possession of the
the blame went to the media for open space until the Zone 7 water
misrepresenting Chick-fil-A’s posi- agency can accept responsibility for
tion with regard to equity and the 21.5 acres.
inclusion and again, I find that, at Chick-fil-A will be responsible
best, a weak argument,” Carling for frontage improvements along
added. North Livermore Avenue, nearby
After mentioning his recent work stream bank stabilization, construc-
with Vice Mayor Trish Munro on tion of a small portion of the Arroyo
the city’s Equity and Inclusion Sub- Las Positas trail along the south
committee, Carling added, “I don’t side of the project, and northbound
see that Chick-fil-A’s past practices left turn lane improvements at the
and statements reflect the values intersection of North Livermore
that we hold in Livermore.” He and Arroyo Plaza. They will also
concluded his comments by saying contribute $225,000 to future trail
that he would not be patronizing construction in the area. Q
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NEWSFRONT
2021
SHOP, DINE AND EXPERIENCE
PLEASANTON
W E E K LY WHY THESE MERCHANTS WERE VOTED #1 Zone 7 wins
View a complete list of winners and their websites
at PleasantonWeekly.com financial award
Bella Luna Studios
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Best Photographer honors fiscal excellence
Pleasanton, 998-1171, christinagray.com
Bill Evans Farmers Insurance
Best Insurance Agent BY JULIA BAUM fulfilling both the award program
39 California Ave. #207, Pleasanton, 469-1111, BillEvansInsurance.com
Zone 7 Water Agency was re- and 14 nationally recognized cri-
Body Balance Fitness & Massage Best Fitness Center / cently presented with the Dis- teria, and also excelled “as a policy
164 Ray St., Pleasanton, 462-1614, bodybalancepleasanton.com Gym tinguished Budget Presentation document, financial plan, opera-
Clover Creek Gifts Best Home Furnishings & Award from the Government Fi- tions guide, and communication
670 Main St., Pleasanton, 462-0814 Best Place to Buy a Gift nance Officers Association of the tool.”
Cosmo’s Barber Shop United States and Canada (GFOA) Applicants are asked to describe
Best Barbershop for its two-year budget that began their organization’s strategic goals
4275 1st St., Pleasanton, 462-2695, cosmosbarbershop.com
one year ago. and strategies, short-term orga-
Diversified Mortgage Group “I am proud of our finance nization factors, financial priori-
Best Mortgage Company
5199 Johnson Dr., Ste. #110, 426-8383, divmg.com team. They’ve earned this award ties and issues, budget overview
Elation Real Estate Best Real Estate by working hard every day to keep and process, capital expenditures,
127 Spring St. #230, Pleasanton, 200-0202, elationre.com Brokerage Zone 7 financially accountable to debt, revenues, performance mea-
Fabulous Properties HALL OF FAME
its customers in the Livermore- sures, and both consolidated and
PLEASANTON
HALL OF FAME: Amador Valley,” General Manager fund financial schedules.
509 Main St., Pleasanton, 519-8226,
W E E K LY
Best Real Estate Team Valerie Pryor said in a statement. Specifically, the GFOA outlines
fabulousproperties.net
For the past 37 years, the award “achieving a structurally balanced
Gay Nineties Pizza has been issued to motivate and budget,” along with “working capi-
Best Pizza
288 Main St., Pleasanton, 846-2520, gayninetiespizza.com assist state and local governments tal targets for enterprise funds” and
Gene's Fine Foods Best Specialty Food with budget document prepara- “fund balance guidelines for the
2803 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, 846-8220, genesfinefoods.net Store tion “of the very highest quality” general fund” among best practices
Gina Piper - Elation Real Estate that reflect both GFOA best prac- for the Budget Awards Program.
Best Real Estate Agent tices and guidelines established by The organization’s standards for
127 Spring St. #230, Pleasanton, 200-0202, elationre.com
the National Advisory Council on developing a balanced and satis-
Girlfriends Boutique State and Local Budgeting on bud- factory budget include adopting
Best Clothing Store
549 Main St., Pleasanton, 484-9111, facebook.com/girlfriendsboutiquepleasanton geting, and recognize government “rigorous policies, for all oper-
Healthy Necessity Massage entities that succeed in reaching ating funds, aimed at achieving
Best Massage
610 Main St., Ste. E, Pleasanton, 413-2629, healthynecessity.com that goal. and maintaining a structurally
Hired Hands Homecare The Distinguished Budget Pre- balanced budget,” while agencies
Best Home Healthcare sentation Award is regarded by should also “establish a formal
240 Spring St., Pleasanton, 621-7650, hiredhandshomecare.com
many as “the highest form of rec- policy on the level of unrestrict-
Image Salon & Day Spa Best Day Spa & Best Hair ognition in governmental budget- ed fund balance that should be
3037 Hopyard Rd., Ste. D, Pleasanton, 484-3650, theimagesalonspa.com Salon for Women
ing and reflects Zone 7’s commit- maintained in the general fund
MD Laser Spa ment to public transparency and for (generally accepted accounting
Best Medical Spa
531 Main St., Pleasanton, 846-2772, mdlaserspa.com accountability,” officials said. principles) budgetary purposes.”
Meadowlark Dairy Best Ice Cream / Selected members of the GFOA Additionally, the GFOA looks
57 W. Neal St., Pleasanton, 846-2261, meadowlarkdairy.com Frozen Yogurt professional staff and outside re- for local governments that “adopt
viewers who are experienced in a target amount of working capital
New Thai Bistro public sector budgeting receive to maintain in each of their en-
Best Thai Restaurant
4301 D Valley Ave., Pleasanton, 425-7333, newthaibistro.com
and evaluate documents that are terprise funds,” and recommends
Outer Visions Landscape Design HALL OF FAME
PLEASANTON
HALL OF FAME: submitted to the Budget Awards they “use working capital as the
Pleasanton, 462-1484, Best Landscaping
W E E K LY
Program. In order to win the award, measure of available margin or
outervisionsdesign.com Service Zone 7 had to submit documents buffer in enterprise funds.” Q
Paws of Pleasanton Animal Hospital
Best Veterinarian
3128 Santa Rita Rd., Ste. B, Pleasanton, 380-1888, pawsofpleasanton.com
Porky's Pizza Palace
2911 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, 417-1600, porkyspizzapalace.com
Best Sports Bar
TAKE US ALONG
Precision Auto Repair
Best Auto Repair
164 Wyoming St., Ste. A, Pleasanton, 462-7440, precisionautorepair.com
Primrose Bakery HALL OF FAME
PLEASANTON
HALL OF FAME:
350 Main St., Ste. D, Pleasanton, 249-1261,
W E E K LY
Best Bakery / Dessert
primrosebakery.com
Savior Plumbing
Best Plumber
5750 Sonoma Dr., Unit A, Pleasanton, 461-8549, saviorplumbing.com
Sidetrack Bar & Grill Best American Food
30 W. Angela St., Pleasanton, 399-6789, sidetrackeats.com Restaurant
Spinal Health Chiropractic
Best Chiropractic Office
2340 Santa Rita Rd., #3, Pleasanton, 484-2558, drspuller.com
Strizzi's
Best Seafood Restaurant
649 Main St., Pleasanton, 484-9600, strizzis.com
Valley EyeCare Center
Best Optometrist
5575 W. Las Positas Blvd. #240, Pleasanton, 460-5000, valleyeyecarecenter.com
Venema Homes Real Estate Team
Best Real Estate Team
660 Main St., Pleasanton, 640-0401, venemahomes.com
Trip to SoCal: Chris Kearney catches up on the latest Pleasanton news while
Virtue Painting
Best House Painters on the road visiting family in Diamond Bar.
326 Lone Oak Dr., Pleasanton, 918-1797, virtuepaintinginc.com
To submit your “Take Us Along” entry, email your photograph to editor@
Window-ology pleasantonweekly.com. Be sure to identify who is in the photo (names listed
Best Window Treatments
4225 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton, 462-1207, window-ology.com from left to right), the location, the date and any relevant details about where
you took your Weekly.
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NEWSFRONT
Historic steam locomotive finds new home to develop our Niles site focused
around these incredible assets.”
A topological survey of the Niles
Former Southern Pacific equipment ‘are natural additions’ to Niles Station site will be conducted before start-
ing design work, and the PLA will
BY JULIA BAUM to the writer of this story) said, “Both in San Jose at the turn of the century “moving these important historical “aggressively search for the necessary
A historic 150-ton steam locomo- the roundhouse and locomotive are (1899) and used for housing and artifacts to the Niles Canyon Railway grants and corporate sponsorships
tive and several artifacts that failed natural additions to our historic rail- maintaining steam locomotives. A enables our organizations to better necessary to get this development
to find a permanent spot in Silicon road collection.” large water tower and 80-foot turn- preserve the rail history of the Bay project completed,” Baum added.
Valley now have a new home at Niles Locomotive No. 2479 was built table used to rotate locomotives is Area and to honor the thousands of The monumental task of disman-
Canyon Railway, the Pacific Locomo- in 1923, and had an “active ca- also included with the roundhouse. hours donated by our volunteers.” tling, moving and reassembling the
tive Association (PLA) announced reer pulling commuter trains be- Together, all three structures served “This partnership is an ideal op- giant locomotive will be managed
last week, also marking the organiza- tween San Jose and San Francisco as maintenance facilities for South- portunity to preserve these irreplace- by Steam Services of America, with
tion’s 60th anniversary. for the Southern Pacific Railroad” ern Pacific trains and locomotives able resources for future genera- moving costs funded by Santa Clara
The nearly century-old former until being retired from service in until the 1989 Loma Prieta earth- tions,” CTRC president Ken Middle- County over a three-year period.
Southern Pacific Railroad steam lo- 1956, according to officials. The rail quake, when the roundhouse was brook said. Once received, all of the histori-
comotive No. 2479 — along with a vehicle was donated to Santa Clara declared structurally unsound. In According to Baum, PLA’s master cal assets will be transferred to the
122-year old roundhouse, turntable County two years later and has un- 1994, Southern Pacific donated the plan “has always included a round- PLA. The transfer also includes a
and water tower — is relocating dergone more than 5,000 volunteer roundhouse for a proposed museum house facility in Niles.” 65-ton diesel locomotive acquired
from San Jose to Niles Station, where hours of restoration work per year San Jose-based California Trolley “Both the roundhouse and loco- from Kaiser Permanente Cement,
it will run through Niles Canyon. since 1989, with approximately 80% and Railroad Corp. (CTRC), which motive are natural additions to our and necessary tools and equipment
In a statement on July 6, PLA of the effort to date completed. has maintained the locomotive and historic railroad collection,” Baum to restore and maintain Locomotive
President Henry Baum (no relation The roundhouse was constructed structures for several decades, said said. “We will immediately begin No. 2479. Q
RUNNER fixed-wing aircraft and thermal
technology.
California Highway Patrol, and
Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Depart-
doors of nearby homes, making
sure Kreycik didn’t go seeking help
male, with a thin build, brown hair
and brown eyes. He was last seen
Continued from Page 5
“It is believed that Kreycik is ment and its community emergen- after possibly experiencing dehy- wearing shorts, a watch, socks and
an aerial search for Kreycik stretch- either incapacitated or not in the cy response team. Local businesses dration or heat exhaustion. grey Saucony sneakers. He is an
ing from Interstate 580 down to general area,” officials said, and such as Gene’s Fine Foods, Porky’s One user on a Facebook page experienced long-distance runner
Highway 84 using aircraft with the case remains a missing person Pizza Palace and Pizza Bello have created by volunteers reviewed with no known health conditions.
night vision capabilities, but turned investigation. He had not been lo- also donated food and water for some of Kreycik’s past runs record- The East Bay Regional Park Dis-
up no signs. cated as of press time Wednesday. search teams. ed on a geo tracking app and said, trict system, including the Pleas-
A total of 20 search and rescue Foothill High School served as a On social media, neighbors have “One thing strikes me is that he’s anton Ridge, remained open for
teams on foot and e-bikes have also staging area over the past few days been analyzing park and trail maps a super fast downhill runner,” and visitors.
scoured a 50-square-mile area “in for PPD and other agencies sup- for where to expand or deepen their suggested paying “more attention Anybody with information about
an organized and systematic ap- porting the coordinated search and search efforts, and even looking to to steep downhills and possible Kreycik’s location is asked to con-
proach,” for signs of the father of rescue effort, including the East Kreycik’s running habits for clues. skid marks along his route.” tact the Pleasanton Police Depart-
two, along with using dogs, drones, Bay Regional Park District Police, Some people also knocked on the Kreycik is described as a white ment at 931-5100. Q
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Community Pulse
POLICE BULLETIN immediately clear whether he was
represented by an attorney yet.
Olano stayed at the scene and
cooperated with the investigation,
became submerged and could not
be located. No Cop Log
There is no Police Report in this
The nearly month-long investiga- police said. Neither drugs nor alco- Multiple agencies assisted EBRPD
Dublin: DA charges tion concluded Rasuli was within hol were deemed to be factors in the police and rangers, including an Al- Weekly edition as the Pleasanton
the crosswalk and had the pedestrian collision. ameda County Sheriff’s Office dive Police Department had not
driver in crash that updated its online police blotter
walk signal illuminated when he tried Ultimately, police concluded team, as crews searched for the lost
killed pedestrian last to go across Dublin Boulevard at the Olano violated two sections of the swimmer into Sunday night until it
for this week as of Tuesday
month afternoon.
Hansen Drive intersection just after California Vehicle Code, for failing to became unsafe to keep looking in
9 a.m. June 7, Dublin Police Services yield and failing to exercise due care the darkness, Love said. The rescu-
The Alameda County District At- Officer Jeffrey Hellman wrote in a for a pedestrian within a crosswalk, ers picked up their search at first died on July 7 from injuries suffered
torney’s Office filed a misdemeanor probable cause declaration. leading to the recommendation for a light on Monday morning. in the collision, which occurred
vehicular manslaughter charge on Near the same time, Olano was misdemeanor vehicular manslaugh- Freeman’s body was located and between 10:15 p.m. and 10:25 p.m.
Monday against the driver accused driving his red Ford F-150 truck ter charge, according to Hellman. removed from the water just before on June 30, according to inves-
of fatally striking a pedestrian on southbound on Hansen Drive ap- —Jeremy Walsh noon Monday, according to Love. tigators with the Fremont Police
Dublin Boulevard last month. proaching a green light, Hellman Sheriff’s Sgt. Ray Kelly said the body Department.
Authorities allege Dublin resident wrote. The signalized intersection was found using sonar and under- The preliminary investigation
In other news
Rafael Olano turned directly into the requires vehicles turning left from water robot technology in an area into the collision found that Sham
path of Amaduddin Said Rasuli, who Hansen Drive onto Dublin Boulevard • Emergency rescue personnel that is approximately 150 feet deep. was walking west along Peralta Bou-
had the right of way while cross- to yield to pedestrians in the eastern on Monday recovered the body of a Investigators are awaiting autopsy levard when a vehicle struck him
ing the Hansen Drive intersection, crosswalk. man who died after struggling and results from the coroner to confirm from behind.
hitting and likely running over the “Olano began to make an unpro- becoming submerged underwater the cause of death, according to The vehicle stopped momentarily
walker on the morning of June 7. Ra- tected left turn and failed to see the while swimming in Lake Del Valle Love. Freeman’s death represents and then turned onto Dusterberry
suli, 66, of Dublin died at the scene. victim walking northbound in the in Livermore one day earlier. the first reported in Lake Del Valle Way, according to investigators. The
Dublin police completed their in- crosswalk. The victim was in the The Alameda County Coroner’s in 2021. suspect driver did not attempt to
vestigation last week and forwarded crosswalk for about 8 to 9 seconds,” Bureau on Tuesday identified the “Obviously this is a tragic inci- check on Sham or determine if he
the case to the DA’s Office with a Hellman wrote. “Olano collided with drowned man as Joseph Prince dent,” Love said, adding a reminder had been injured.
recommendation for a misdemeanor the victim in the crosswalk before Freeman, 40, of Pleasant Hill. Po- that EBRPD officials “encourage ev- The suspect vehicle remains at
count against Olano. Prosecutors noticing him. The truck likely rolled lice said the victim also had resi- eryone in the lake to wear personal large, according to investigators,
filed the criminal complaint in Alam- over the victim before coming to a dential ties to Vallejo. floatation devices, regardless of their and is described as a dark-colored
eda County Superior Court on Mon- stop.” “Our thoughts are with the fam- swimming capabilities.” More water sedan with potential moderate dam-
day afternoon, according to court Dublin police officers and Alam- ily. This is obviously a tragic situ- safety tips can be found on the age to its front bumper, front hood
records. eda County Fire Department per- ation,” Capt. Alan Love, of the EBRPD website at www.ebparks. or windshield.
Olano, 66, is scheduled to be sonnel attempted life-saving mea- East Bay Regional Park District org. Sham represents the sixth fatal
arraigned on Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. He sures, but paramedics pronounced (EBRPD) Police Department, told Other agencies to assist in the traffic collision in Fremont this year.
remains out of custody on the Rasuli dead at the scene, according the Weekly. search included the Livermore- People with information about
misdemeanor charge. It was not to police. The situation unfolded around Pleasanton and Alameda County the vehicle or driver who struck
5 p.m. Sunday when a 911 call fire departments, according to the Sham are advised to contact Officer
came in reporting a swimmer in captain. Vince Montojo with the Fremont
Joseph Howard Gordon distress in the area of Heron Bay in
Lake Del Valle, a reservoir open for
—Jeremy Walsh Police Traffic Investigations Unit at
510-790-6800 or at vmontojo@fre-
January 10, 1958 – July 4, 2021 recreational boating and swimming • A Livermore man died roughly mont.gov.
On the 4th of July the world whose regional park is overseen by one week after being struck by a ve- Anonymous tips can be submit-
EBRPD. hicle in a hit-and-run collision while ted by texting “TIP FREMONTPD”
lost a great man. Joe Gordon
Love said it appeared Freeman walking along Peralta Boulevard, to 888-777 or at https://local.nixle.
of Pleasanton, Ca. passed away
was free swimming off a rental Fremont police said Monday. com/tip/alert/6216337. Q
unexpectedly from health com-
boat when he started to struggle, Allen Kwok Keung Sham, 69, —Bay City News Service
plications at 63 years young. He
leaves behind his two children
Dan Gordon and Sarah Ewing
(Jay), their mother Judy Gordon,
his grandson Daniel Gordon, FD #429
sisters Julie Sheikh (Junaid) and LOCALLY OWNED
Judy Franceschi (Vince), brother AND OPERATED SINCE 1891
Jim Gordon (Maura), his lov-
ing mother Jayne Gordon, and a Burial & Cremation
whole community of friends that HIGHLIGHTS Celebration of Life
were as close as family. On March 3, 2020 Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Services
Joe grew up in Fremont, Ca. He attended Holy Spirit Catholic Emergency due to COVID-19 and subsequently issued Executive Reception Facilities
School, Washington High School, and San Jose State University, Order N-25-20 suspending provisions of the Brown Act allowing
where he formed many lifelong friendships and gathered great meetings via teleconferencing and members of the public to Advance Planning
stories of which he would later go on to entertain us all with VIZLY]LHUKVќLYJVTTLU[Z[LSLWOVUPJHSS`VYLSLJ[YVUPJHSS`;OL Made Easy
the tales of. Joe spent most of his working career as a realtor virtual meeting will be streamed at O[[WZ!^^^`V\[\ILJVT\ZLY for a free consultation
serving Fremont and the Tri-Valley for over 35 years. Along ;OL*P[`VM7SLHZHU[VU or in-home visit call
with real estate he worked at the Alameda County Supervisors
Office serving his community. In his free time he loved a good City Council
golf game and going to the horse races at the fair. The family ;\LZKH`1\S`H[ !WT
knows he would have been honored that his friends had a race
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Joe was the man you could count on and was always there
to help out his friends and family. His daughter lovingly called • Consider timing for phasing out of temporary pop-ups, and provide
him The Mayor because he was well known everywhere he WVSPJ`KPYLJ[PVUVUSVUN[LYT7HYRSL[7YVNYHT
went. Joe had an amazing quality of making everyone feel
special and was always there to listen. We will never forget • Consider a resolution designating Renewable 100 as the default Deanna Moser
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his silly sayings, incredible ability to remember birthdays, the industrial accounts 925.846.5624
nicknames he gave everyone and his kind heart. to view our facilities visit:
There will be a celebration of life at a later date to be www.grahamhitch.com
announced.
To explore more about Pleasanton, 4167 First Street,
visit us at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov Pleasanton FD#429
PAID OBITUARY
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