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Staying
Healthy WINTER 2020
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
VOL. XX, NUMBER
UMBER 53 • JANUARY 24, 2020 WWW.PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM
5 NEWS Council still concerned about Senate Bill 50
16 PULSE Driver dies in fiery crash at city intersection
17 OPINION Yes on Measure M, for students and schools
Page 2 • January 24, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly
VALLEY VIEWS BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI
Staying Healthy —
and cheating death
D oes something look differ-
ent on Page 3 this week?
Usually Jeb Bing’s column,
“Around Pleasanton,” runs in this
spot, alternating with Tim Hunt’s
“came to,” surprised to find my-
self at the Kaiser hospital in Wal-
nut Creek, with my normally scat-
tered family by my bed. The only
sign from my car crash was a
“Tim Talk.” But Bing, the Weekly’s bruised left forearm, presumably
editor emeritus, is on leave for a caused when the airbag inflated.
while so I will be filling in. The doctors said my arteries
I joined the Pleasanton Weekly were “those of a 12-year-old,”
staff in February 2000 right after and the problem was “electrical.”
it launched but left for a few years They embedded an Implanted
to be editor of the Danville Week- Cardiac Device that will automati-
ly, a print newspaper our compa- cally shock my heart if it stops
ny Embarcadero Media published again, although so far this has not
in Danville from 2005-09. In that happened. I have a monitor in
position, I wrote a column called my home that records my heart’s
Diablo Views. activity and have frequent visits
Now I am back at the Pleasan- with the nurse in charge of the
ton Weekly as editor of its Tri- monitor and with my cardiologist.
Valley Life section, so I no longer I felt fatigued for a very long
have that view of Mount Diablo. time, even too tired to stand for
But I do keep my eye on the Tri- a couple of weeks. But gradually
Valley and all its happenings. I gained back my strength and
This week we present a special began taking walks on the Iron
issue on Staying Healthy. Talk Horse Trail with my friend Me-
about an endless topic. linda, who had just retired from
I have been blessed with good teaching at Alamo Elementary
health and found that working School. I laugh now to remem-
in Pleasanton helped me keep in ber how pleased I was to make it
shape. I regularly trekked up and from Stone Valley Road to a little
down Main Street pursuing sto- bridge about 200 yards away. Dur-
ries, plus I was a regular at a local ing the next year we went farther
yoga studio. At least one evening and farther, laughing and talking,
a week found me chugging away eventually walking for at least an
in the water aerobics class at the hour.
Dolores Bengtson Aquatics Cen- Could my cardiac arrest have
ter. So I thought I was Staying been prevented? Apparently not.
Healthy. And I was indeed fortunate that it
Nonetheless a flaw in my heart happened in a public place (apol-
caught up with me when I was ogies to everyone inconvenienced
driving home to Walnut Creek by the resulting traffic jam). On
from work one August evening the other hand, perhaps my body
in 2013, and I went into cardiac was able to survive because I was
arrest, crashing my car into the in great shape, thanks to good
embankment on Interstate 680 at nutrition and exercise habits.
the I-580 interchange. One health-related thing I need
Although my cardiac arrest was to resume is making blood dona-
traumatic, it was followed by a tions, which apparently are badly
stroke of luck: An off-duty para- needed this winter (see story in-
medic with a defibrillator was side, Page 12). I first gave blood
in the car right behind me. Now in Danville so I could write about
what are the odds of that?! Heart in it my Diablo Views column.
Winter Pruning Classes Saturdays at 11 am
restarted, I was rushed to Val-
leyCare Medical Center where the
Now that I am sharing new Valley
Views, perhaps it is time to donate VERY
ICU team worked nonstop to save
my life.
again, continuing the circle of life
and helping others stay healthy, REAL Jan. 25th Japanese maples
Feb. 1st Citrus and avocados
My family rushed into town
— including my daughter from
too. Q
Editor’s note: Dolores Fox Ciardelli LOCAL Feb. 8th *iÀi>Ã>`yÜiÀ}Ã ÀÕLÃ
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Southern California and my son
from Berlin — for a bedside vigil.
After a few days, they knew I
is Tri-Valley Life editor for the
Pleasanton Weekly. Her column,
“Valley Views,” will appear in the
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Vol. XX, Number 53
Pleasanton Weekly • January 24, 2020 • Page 3
Streetwise ASKED AROUND TOWN
How are you keeping up with
your New Year’s resolutions?
Susan Sasek
Operations coordinator, with adoptable Megan
I can’t really answer that question
because I don’t make annual resolutions.
Whenever I feel like I need to change
something about myself or a situation
I’m in, I just make the decision to do it
right away, right then and there, rather
than waiting until the new year.
Roger Amir
Sales
So far, so good. My biggest resolution
was to worry less about everything I
stress out about because worrying is so
counter-productive and accomplishes
nothing. I keep reminding myself of
that and have been doing quite well in
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bTnM`U.M@]nq@qMmbrjÝ Amy Casterman Sales
I’m trying my hardest. My New Year’s
resolution for 2020 is to try to forgive
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Great, so far. The biggest thing that has
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been helping me stick to my resolutions
this year is my new Constant Glucose
Monitor (CGM). It is a device that
enables me to measure my glucose
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that information handy, so easily, has
helped me tremendously in making good
decisions about food and eating.
39İ years of local experience
Have a Streetwise question? Email editor@PleasantonWeekly.com
—Compiled by Nancy Lewis
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Page 4 • January 24, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly
Newsfront
DIGEST Council still concerned about SB 50
Livermore shooting
Two Livermore police officers ‘Could very much erode our ability to make decisions within our own community’
shot and wounded a man they say
appeared to try to run them down BY JEREMY WALSH of an unfair “one size fits all” ap- Pleasanton Civic Center. advocacy firm, Townsend Public
T
with his vehicle early Wednesday he Pleasanton City Council proach to housing solutions and “If our community members Affairs.
morning. had plenty to say Tuesday not prioritizing actual affordable were asked to vote on SB 50, It would then head to the As-
At about 3:30 a.m., the officers night about one of the most housing, among other criticisms. which would allow four-plexes in sembly for more debate, possible
pulled over an apparently intoxi- controversial housing legislation The legislation, which was re- both of your neighbors’ proper- amendments and final consider-
cated driver on the Airway Boule-
proposals under consideration this classified as a two-year bill after its ties, along with the threat to our ation during the year.
vard off-ramp from eastbound In-
terstate 580, according to police. year in Sacramento, Senate Bill 50. introduction in 2019, experienced historic downtown and parking The council has maintained an
In order to safely conduct a A bill by San Francisco Democrat some initial amendments as it re- restrictions, I know my community official position of “oppose unless
DUI investigation away from free- Sen. Scott Wiener, SB 50 aims to turned to the State Senate’s agenda would not support this,” Council- amended” on SB 50, mainly as a
way traffic, the officers directed spur rapid housing development this month, but Pleasanton officials woman Julie Testa added. strategy to get a seat at the table, so
the driver to a nearby side road. by relaxing standards for many think much more needs to be done As it stands, despite hesitance to speak, as Wiener and supporters
Within moments, the driver residential projects and overriding to improve the bill — or defeat it or outright opposition from many consider drafting amendments.
and both officers heard the sound local zoning regulations near tran- altogether. local jurisdictions and even some City staff recommended a simi-
of screeching tires and saw an- sit stations and “job-rich” areas. “This bill could very much erode local leaders and advocates in big lar strategy while early and fu-
other vehicle accelerating directly But the proposal has come under our ability to make decisions with- cities like Los Angeles and San ture amendments become clearer
toward them as they were stand-
fire from suburban communities, in our own community. It’s that Francisco, SB 50 is likely to pass in — and the council did not change
ing on the side of the road, police
said. and even some urban ones, as cir- important,” Councilwoman Karla the State Senate next week, accord-
The officers fired at the oncom- cumventing local control in favor Brown said Tuesday night at the ing to Alex Gibbs, from the city’s See COUNCIL on Page 10
ing vehicle, striking the driver at
least once in the thigh, according
to police. The suspect was the
only occupant of the vehicle. The Sunol-Glen
initial investigation was still pend-
ing as of press time.
—Bay City News Service
voting on
Remembering Ilene $9.5M bond
The Dublin community will
join together for a somber anni- measure
versary next Thursday evening as
they gather for the annual Ilene Bond would pay for
Misheloff Candlelight Walk and new multipurpose
Prayer Service.
Each year on Jan. 30, the room, classroom
Misheloff family, their friends, city
leaders and everyday community upgrades
members meet to remember Ilene
and rekindle awareness about her BY JEREMY WALSH
abduction. The group walks the Sunol-Glen Unified School Dis-
path 13-year-old Ilene took home trict voters are being asked in the
from school on that fateful day March 3 primary election to decide
she was abducted in 1989. on a $9.5 million bond measure,
Ilene’s whereabouts remain
which if approved would repre-
unknown.
Thursday’s walk will begin at sent the small district’s first new
Wells (6800 Penn Drive) at 7 facilities bond issuance of the 21st
p.m. and proceed to St. Raymond century.
Catholic Church (11555 Shan- RYAN J. DEGAN On the ballot as Measure O, the
non Ave.) for the prayer service. Hundreds of women’s rights advocates gathered at Amador Valley High School on Saturday to participate in the bond proceeds would fund a se-
Anyone with information re- 2020 Tri-Valley Women’s March. ries of improvements to classroom
garding Ilene Misheloff’s disap- buildings, technology and infra-
pearance can contact Dublin po-
lice Sgt. Alan Corpuz at 833-6682.
Tips can remain anonymous.
2020 Tri-Valley Women’s March structure, as well as a brand-new
multipurpose room, at the nearly
century-old campus on Main Street
Hundreds take message of equality, perseverance through downtown in Sunol that serves all of the stu-
PUSD webinar dents in the district.
Pleasanton Unified School Dis- BY RYAN J. DEGAN “It’s part celebration and part at Amador Valley High School “Measure O upgrades and repairs
trict officials are hosting their first On the centennial of women’s (recognizing) that we do have is- where community members old, inadequate classrooms and fa-
district-wide webinar this Monday suffrage in the United States, sues we are still fighting for,” said spoke of the tribulations girls and cilities, improves the education of
(Jan. 27) at 7 p.m., an online meet-
hundreds of women’s rights ad- 15-year-old Lily Mobraaten, an women have had to overcome local children and maintains the
ing that will focus on PUSD facili-
ties needs and potential upgrades. vocates could be seen marching organizer for the march and co- and the work that lies ahead in quality of our community. That’s
The special webinar, held a through downtown Pleasanton founder of Pleasanton’s Students achieving equality. something we can all support,”
week after an in-person com- in a celebration of all that women for Social Change. “Something “There has been a very long wrote Sunol resident supporters of
munity meeting at Amador Valley have achieved over the past 100 that I really like about the Wom- history of women fighting for the new bond, led by School Board
High on the topic of facilities, will years. en’s March is that there is such a their rights that we are celebrat- President Michael Picard, in the
feature a presentation update on Held in combination with hun- diversity of causes. Students for ing here today. And with all the official ballot argument in favor of
Measure I1, Measure M informa- dreds of similar events through- Social Change is here tabling. good that has come from this Measure O.
tion and other facilities improve- out the country last Saturday, We have Moms Demand Action. movement, rooted in the ideals There was no ballot argument
ments projects. the 2020 Tri-Valley Women’s There are so many different is- of inclusion and equity, we can- filed in opposition to the mea-
The webinar will be taped as
March saw participants acknowl- sues that not only affect women not forget there is a long history sure, which requires support
an educational resource for com-
munity members to reference in edge that while women have ac- but our community as a whole.” of exclusion and inequity within from over 55% of voters to pass.
the future. Access the webinar on complished much, there are still Diversity and inclusion were our own feminist movement, Surveys of prospective SGUSD
Monday using the link, https:// many ongoing issues needed to central themes of the march,
pusdfacilitiesupdate2020.event- be resolved. which was preceded by a rally See WOMEN on Page 7 See SUNOL on Page 9
brite.com. Q
Pleasanton Weekly • January 24, 2020 • Page 5
NEWSFRONT
Pleasanton set for 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr.
Fellowship Breakfast
Local volunteers will be honored at Community of Character event on Monday
BY JULIA BAUM early care and education organi- The Pennewells “are changing with a degree in economics and As a “highly respected nonprofit
The Pleasanton Community of zation that supports families and the world one kind word at a time” mathematics, and an MBA from leader in the Tri-Valley,” Ann King,
Character Collaborative will com- child care providers. through their project Words Mat- UCLA’s Anderson School of Man- executive director of Tri-Valley
memorate the 20th annual Martin Johnson, who is also on the exec- ter, according to event organizers, agement. She is the founder of Core Haven, and the organization itself
Luther King Jr. Fellowship Break- utive committee which “was designed to show stu- Connection, a will also receive a special honor
fast on Monday morning. of the Oakland dents the power of their words — newly formed at the fellowship
King, who was assassinated Starting Smart good and bad — and how a small equine coach- breakfast.
in Memphis on April 4, 1968, is and Strong Ini- act of kindness can have a positive ing program Raised in a
etched into world history as one of tiative, a 10-year impact on someone’s day.” that helps “de- traditional Irish
the most influential American civil effort commit- Words Matter was conceived as velop emotional Catholic fam-
rights leaders. This year marks two ted to creating part of a “Choose love” curriculum intelligence and ily in the Mid-
decades since the first fellowship universal access in Jeffery Pennewell’s fifth-grade identify growth west, King has
breakfast was held in Pleasanton, to early learn- Kym Johnson Spanish dual immersion class at opportunities made “the effort
and what would have been the ing, will speak Junction Avenue K-8 School. Stu- for all individu- Danielle to end violence”
Pennewell Ann King
Nobel Peace Prize recipient’s 91st about care and compassion in local dents decorated small cards with als and teams,” against women
birthday. communities. motivation quotes and kind com- and is vice chair on the board of the her life’s work for more than 40
The event is one way that the Following a successful career ments, then Jeffery and Danielle Community Tech Network. years. With a master’s in social
Pleasanton community remembers in business development manage- handed them out in Union Square Utikal, a longtime Pleasanton res- work, King has held several service
and honors his legacy every year. ment, Johnson switched gears and in San Francisco. The reactions of ident and business owner, will also and leadership positions over the
This year’s breakfast is inspired by joined the nonprofit sector 10 years some of the recipients were record- be recognized that day. Organizers past few decades.
the King quote, “Never, never be ago. Since then Johnson has sat on ed “ in order to show the kids the said Utikal “is always giving back” Tri-Valley Haven has been con-
afraid to do what’s right, especially a number of advisory boards and is impact of their through his vol- sidered “an essential component
if the well-being of a person or currently a member of the Advisory work.” unteer work of the safety net for families in
animal is at stake. Society’s pun- Council of LeaderSpring Center, Jeffery Pen- with a number need in the Tri-Valley” for the past
ishments are small compared to Oakland Rotary No. 3, and the newell holds of nonprofits. four decades, focusing on serving
the wounds we inflict on our soul Oakland Chamber of Commerce. bachelor’s de- The Tri-Val- adults and children who have been
when we look the other way.” Johnson has several degrees in- grees in politi- ley native has victims of sexual assault, domestic
The annual breakfast will take cluding a bachelor’s in marketing cal science and a business and violence or homelessness.
place this Monday (one week after from San Francisco State Univer- history, and a accounting de- “They are a safe place, above
the Martin Luther King Jr. Day na- sity, an MBA from the University Masters of Pub- Jeffery
gree from Saint Todd Utikal all, for people who need to be
tional holiday, as usual) from 7:30- of San Francisco, and a nonprofit lic Policy and Pennewell Mary’s College protected before they can begin
9:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree by management certification from Administration and a diverse professional back- moving forward,” award organizers
Hilton Hotel in Pleasanton, 7050 CSU East Bay. A native of Bronx, from Baylor University. He is one ground; Utikal has worked in the said in a statement. “But they are
Johnson Drive. N.Y., Johnson has long called Oak- of 22 black non-Hispanic teachers real estate, hospitality and service also a place that is committed to
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. land her “adopted hometown” and with a bilingual credential at Junc- sectors, briefly wrote comedy for doing more than merely healing a
Legacy Awards will be presented, is the proud parent of a Fulbright tion Avenue, and is the creator of a show in Las Vegas, and ran his life that’s hurting; they are commit-
and Tri-Valley Haven will also re- scholar who works on social justice Calculus of an Inspired Student, own travel business before opening ted to helping strengthen that life,
ceive a special honor at the event. issues in the Bay Area. a mathematical model which uses SideTrack Bar + Grill several years and building a culture of personal
Pleasanton’s recently appointed For their contributions, Jeffery key factors that contribute to a stu- ago in downtown Pleasanton. empowerment for those who are
teen poet laureate Kanchan Naik and Danielle Pennewell of Liver- dent’s involvement and motivation For the past decade, Utikal has most vulnerable.”
will provide a reading. more and SideTrack Bar + Grill to take control of their academic been an active volunteer in the Ro- Tickets to the fellowship break-
A keynote speech will also be owner Todd Utikal of Pleasanton success. tary Club of Pleasanton, and raised fast are $40 per person while sup-
given by Kym Johnson, executive all will receive the 2020 Dr. Martin Danielle Pennewell is a life coach through his business more than plies last. To register online, visit
director of BANANAS, Inc., an Luther King Jr. Legacy Award. and human relations professional $25,000 for local charities last year. www.pleasanton.org/events. Q
Dublin voters poised to decide $290M bond
Second high school, new middle school among Measure J projects
BY JULIA BAUM the Dublin Crossings site. of assessed valuation while bonds measures in the past 16 years; teachers, curbing class sizes and
Dublin Unified School District With a student population are outstanding, with annual au- locals adopted the most recent maintaining classroom materials
voters will soon decide if a new that’s swelled by almost 200% dits, citizens oversight, and all school bond, Measure H for $283 and technology.
bond measure is the key to help- in the past 10 years and forecast funds benefiting Dublin schools?” million, in 2016, preceded by As for other projects the dis-
ing fix continued overcrowding in to grow another 25% during the If the 55% threshold of regis- Measure E for $99 million in trict plans to eventually handle,
local schools. next decade, school officials have tered voters required to pass Mea- 2012 and Measure C for $184 Superintendent Dave Marken said
Three school bond measures been scrambling to add more sure J is realized, property owners million in 2004. in a statement last month, “Ren-
totaling $566 million have passed funds and, thereby, add more would experience an annual tax Money from Measures H and ovations to Nielsen Elementary
in Dublin since 2004; residents capacity and meet community increase of $50 per $100,000 of C has been used so far for ren- School, which was a top-tier pri-
will choose whether to support demands. assessed property value. ovations at Dublin Elementary ority in the previous plan present-
a fourth bond initiative for $290 Measure J asks: “To improve Measure J would generate an School, constructing a future en- ed in November, has been moved
million, on the ballot as Mea- the quality of education with estimated $18.3 million in rev- gineering and science building at to a second-tier priority and will
sure J, in the March 3 primary funding that cannot be taken enue for DUSD each year, which Dublin High School, and a recent be part of ongoing discussions
election. by the State, shall Dublin Uni- would be used for the new high $31 million land purchase for the with the board regarding how
Last month, the Board of Trust- fied School District update/mod- school, development of a middle future high school. best to meet elementary school
ees unanimously placed the $290 ernize older schools, complete school, and upgrades for facili- DUSD voters also agreed capacity needs in the future.”
million bond measure on the bal- the second comprehensive high ties, technology and safety at both last May to extend an existing Should Measure J pass muster
lot, following a previous failed at- school and construct a middle Dougherty Elementary and Cot- $96-per-parcel annual tax — also with voters this season, DUSD
tempt for consensus in November. school to relieve overcrowding, tonwood Creek, including money called Measure E, on that ballot could potentially receive state
The board was mostly compelled by adopting a measure autho- for a gym at the latter, if it re- — giving Dublin students and funds to match locally sourced
to add the initiative in order to rizing $290,000,000 in bonds mains a K-8 campus. schools a guaranteed source of revenue. State cash matches were a
complete the second phase of the at legal interest rates, averaging If Measure J passes, Dublin $1.7 million per year for support- prime factor of the financing plan
future new high school, and to $18,300,000 raised annually, with voters will have approved a total ing academic programs and other that the trustees agreed on while
also construct a middle school on rates averaging $50 per $100,000 of $856 million in school bond objectives like retaining qualified the new measure was drafted. Q
Page 6 • January 24, 2020 • Pleasanton Weekly
NEWSFRONT
Bay Area lawmakers support state MARCH
Continued from Page 5
for their family,” Wahab added at
the rally.
In addition to discussing issues
buying Livermore ranch for $20M leaving out our own sisters of
color, our transgender and non-
that women continue to fight for,
such as reproductive freedom, cli-
51,000-acre property could become California’s newest state park binary community members,” said mate change and representation
Brittni Kiick, a founding volun- in government, women’s rights
BY JULIA BAUM (D-Orinda) and other officials said mountain biking and ATV riding. teer of Livermore Pride and the advocates also commemorated the
Bay Area leaders are moving they want to strike fast before the Covering nearly 80 square miles rally’s emcee, stressing the his- passage of the 19th Amendment,
quickly to acquire a large swath of coveted property is sold to a private of backcountry terrain, the N3 torically overlooked importance of which gave women the right to
land just south of Livermore that party. Ranch would also be one of the inclusion. vote, and the 55th anniversary
has attracted global interest from “This is a matter of urgent con- state’s largest public parks. There are Other officials, activists and of the Voting Rights Act, which
potential buyers for its pristine wil- cern because this irreplaceable also 14 historic cabins that officials community volunteers who spoke prohibits voting practices and
derness, and what could become property is for sale now,” Glazer said said “could support a unique hut- at the rally include co-founder and procedures that discriminate on
California’s newest state park. in a statement. “Nonprofit conserva- to-hut experience similar to Yosem- co-president of Students for So- the basis of race, color or mem-
More than a dozen local legisla- tion groups have assembled fund- ite’s or those found in Europe but in cial Change Arushi Avachat, adult bership in a language minority
tors have urged Gov. Gavin Newsom ing commitments that could finance the heart of the Bay Area.” mental health educator Lupita group.
to buy N3 Ranch, a nearly 51,000- more than half the cost. We need to Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer- Barattino, State Assemblywoman Organizers also promoted the
acre property near Del Valle Region- move on this quickly.” Kahan (D-Orinda) called the N3 Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, SEIU 1021 Women’s Expo being held in front
al Park that spans across parts of Ranch, which was last on the mar- vice president Jennifer Esteen, of the Amador football field, where
Alameda, Santa Clara, San Joaquin ket 85 years ago, “a critical asset Kelty Kauffman from Planned participants could learn from local
and Stanislaus counties. The work-
‘Californians deserve in the efforts to protect our open Parenthood Mar Monte, founder organizations about their rights
ing cattle ranch was listed for sale in this opportunity to spaces and fight climate change.” of the Homegirl Project Malavika and how to increase involvement
July 2019 for $72 million. Bauer-Kahan and Glazer (D-Orin- Kannan, Mary Puthoff from the in their local community.
The purchase would be partly be provided clean da) are both among the local law- Livermore American Indian Cen- At the expo, attendees could
funded with $20 million either makers that recently signed a dec- ter and Hayward City Council- register to vote, and while many
dedicated from this year’s state air, clean water and laration supporting the acquisition. woman Aisha Wahab. participants such as Mobraaten
budget surplus or included in one access to parklands.’ “Californians deserve this oppor- Musical entertainment was pro- are too young to do so, expo vol-
of several resource bond bills that tunity to be provided clean air, clean vided by Emma Gerson, Natasha unteers still provided information
are currently pending, as the group Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, water and access to parklands. I Hicks and Shreya Pujari. on ways youth advocates could get
has suggested doing. A $30 mil- Assemblywoman am proud to be working with my “To me, being a proud Ameri- involved in other ways.
lion match by the Nature Conser- colleagues to preserve this natural can, our differences are really “This is the fourth year of the
vancy and the Trust for Public Land Deer, tule elk, wild pigs, turkeys, treasure,” Bauer-Kahan said. what make us great. Our differ- march and it is kind of coming full
would help towards completing the coyotes, mountain lions, bobcats, The state has some competition ences are the reason why America circle, so I think its really excit-
transaction. gray foxes and hundreds of bird for the property, however; a real is America. It is the reason why ing,” Mobraaten told the Weekly.
Newsom set aside $20 million species roam freely on the land, estate broker told Bay Area News people come to this country; it “As a youth activist I can’t vote yet,
for the purchase of a new state park which has a significant source of Group last week that a number of is the reason why my parents as but I’m excited to see my friends
last week but hasn’t specified where drinking water and more than 200 potential buyers have shown inter- refugees escaped a war-torn Af- filtering into the generation that
it would be. State Sen. Steve Glazer miles of established trails for hiking, est, including some from overseas. Q ghanistan to provide a better life can.” Q
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NEWSFRONT
Tickets available for City announces new
Mardi Paws fundraiser CDD deputy director
Annual gala to benefit Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Denis to manage planning division,
BY RYAN J. DEGAN that while Nola is not quite ready
oversee permit center
Since opening its doors more for adoption, he is doing incredibly BY JEREMY WALSH Jan. 1, but the
than 25 years ago, Tri-Valley Animal well. Melinda Denis, a seasoned plan- news was an-
Rescue has helped thousands of In addition to learning about the ner with public and private ex- nounced Tues-
lost and abandoned pets receive a furry friends that are available for perience, including with the city day morning.
new lease on life through receiving adoption, participants will also have of Pleasanton since 2016, has “Melinda has
medical treatment and finding their the opportunity to bid on a wide va- been promoted to deputy director extensive pri-
forever homes. riety of options including a wild Af- of community development for vate and public
Now saving more than 1,000 rican seven-day safari, a four-course Pleasanton. sector experi-
abandoned animals on average VIP dinner party for eight at the Serving as the No. 2 adminis- ence in architec-
Melinda Denis
every year, TVAR is run solely by Forbes Mill Steakhouse, a getaway trator in the Community Devel- ture, planning
volunteers seeking to help give an- at the luxurious Hotel Yountville Re- opment Department, Denis will and community development,”
imals a second chance, and the sort, a barbecue dinner prepared in also serve as manager of the plan- City Manager Nelson Fialho said
group’s annual flagship gala offers their home by Food Network’s BBQ ning division and oversee its per- in a statement. “Her proven track
residents the opportunity to chip in Pitmaster finalist and Blue Ribbon mit center and code enforcement record of improving workflow
and help financially support these TVAR
winner John “Bones” Melone, and functions. within the city’s planning, build-
efforts. A new Tri-Valley Animal Rescue pet, much more. “I am very excited for this new ing and code enforcement make
Scheduled for Feb. 22, the “Mardi Nola the kitten was aptly named in Sponsors of this year’s event in- opportunity and continuing to en- Melinda a natural to step into this
Paws 2020 Gala Fundraiser” will the spirit of the nonprofit’s Mardi clude Comcast/Xfinity, Baron’s Jew- hance customer service and proj- new role.”
feature a jazzy New Orleans-themed Paws fundraising gala. elers, Pet Supplies Plus and Triton ect coordination for our residents Before joining Pleasanton, Denis
event that is set to include passed Water Polo Club. and business community,” Denis worked as an assistant planner for
champagne, appetizers, dinner, a engine of a car and handed him over Tri-Valley Animal Rescue’s Mardi told the Weekly on Tuesday. the city of Campbell, and was an
fun Dessert Dash, and live and silent to an animal control officer at East Paws will be held at Castlewood During her tenure with the city, associate planner, deputy zoning
auctions at Pleasanton’s Castlewood County Animal Shelter, who saw Country Club, 707 Country Club Denis had served as the permit administrator and zoning admin-
Country Club. that Nola was in dire need of medi- Circle, on Feb. 22. at 6 p.m. Tickets center manager, working with istrator for the city of Mountain
Attendees will even get to learn cal intervention. to Mardi Paws are $125 per person planning and building workflows, View, where she also served as
about the animals who have ben- The shelter reached out to TVAR and can be purchased online at customer service and project co- chair of that city’s Development
efited from TVAR’s efforts to end for assistance, who after some de- www.tvar.org. Dress for the gala is ordination. City leaders cited her and Review Committee. Notable
euthanasia of homeless animals — liberation, recommended that Nola cocktail or country club casual (no strong performance in helping co- projects that she worked on in-
hopeful pets like Nola. The kitten have his front left leg amputated denim). ordinate the buildout of the new clude Google, LinkedIn, Synop-
was rescued in Alameda County by to save the young cat’s life. After To learn more or to become a Workday headquarters, while also sys, as well as mixed-use resi-
a California Highway Patrol officer undergoing an operation just over sponsor, residents can call Lynne pointing out she had been work- dential projects and long-range
who found the kitten stuck in the two weeks ago, shelter officials say Menon at 918-518-9880. Q ing as interim planning manager planning assignments.
during a department transition Denis earned a bachelor’s degree
period. in interior design and architecture,
As deputy director, Denis suc- and a master’s degree in urban
ceeds Ellen Clark, who was el- planning — both from San Jose
evated to the city’s community State University. She lives in Pleas-
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NEWSFRONT
Board approves plan to upgrade BART wireless services
Goal is to improve Wi-Fi coverage, cellphone connectivity
BART directors voted unani- They said the project also lays coverage to better compete in the systems in all BART stations with- and operating expenses borne
mously earlier this month to ap- the groundwork necessary for po- transportation market and provide in four years. by Mobilitie, according to BART
prove a plan to improve cellphone tential future mobile ticketing and convenient, easy to use transit,” The third phase of the proposal officials.
connectivity and provide seamless on-demand personalized service Powers said in a statement. will extend wireless services from BART chief information officer
Wi-Fi coverage in a gradual pro- information on a riders’ device of The plan calls for BART and the stations to BART’s new “Fleet Ravi Misra, who led the planning
cess over five years. choice. the San Francisco Municipal Rail- of the Future” train cars. and negotiations for the project,
BART officials said the proj- New BART General Manager way to partner with Mobilitie, the The final phase involves install- said, “This digital railway project
ect will involve constructing new Bob Powers said the advances are country’s largest private wireless ing new commercial fiber optic opens up the potential for BART
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth infrastruc- part of his emphasis on improv- infrastructure company, to add un- cables along some BART and Muni to offer world class digital com-
ture, enhance cellular coverage to ing customers’ experience while derground cell coverage to three rights of way. munication to our riders and to
drastically reduce dropped calls, generating revenue for the tran- Muni tunnels — Sunset, Twin The four projects are expected modernize our business practices
provide reliable connectivity for sit system by expanding under- Peaks and the Central Subway — to bring in more than $243 mil- in the field.” Q
video and audio streaming while ground cellular and fiber optic within three years. lion over 20 years, with all capital —Bay City News Service
riding and waiting, and allow for infrastructure. The next phase will require Mo-
improved app functionality, even “We must bring our technology bilitie, which is based in New-
in underground stations. up-to-date and expand broadband port Beach, to build new wireless
Dublin council approves new
commercial buildings
Daycare facility and two retailers will join Grafton Plaza
Three buildings that will house The project will build out the integrated mixed-use develop-
two retailers and a daycare center final phase of the Grafton Plaza ment” with residential, commer-
were approved by the Dublin City Master Plan, joining the already cial and retail uses, according to
Council during its regular meet- completed 127-room Aloft Hotel city documents.
ing last week. and 115 townhomes currently The council also introduced
The structures will occupy under construction at the site, an ordinance Jan. 14 allowing
a 3.68-acre portion of Grafton and includes 146 parking spaces. daycare facilities as a permitted
Plaza on the southeast corner of There are also plans to build use in the zoning and approved
Grafton Street and Dublin Bou- food and drink establishments a minor use permit for parking
levard, totalling about 31,900 at the site. The Grafton Plaza reductions in the center. Q
square feet. plan calls for “a coordinated and —Julia Baum
SUNOL inadequate and outdated electrical principal and interest) is estimated
Continued from Page 5
systems; renovate or replace aging at $19,295,001, according to the
plumbing and sewer systems; make Alameda County Counsel’s Office
voters conducted last year, before the security, safety and accessibility im- impartial analysis of the measure.
school board advanced the measure provements; and energy-efficiency In addition to Picard, the argu-
to the ballot, found that between improvements. ment in favor of Measure O was ALONZO
66.7% and 70.4% of local voters The district also proposed to con- signed by Sunol Citizens Advisory BODDEN
were in favor of the bond proposal. struct a modern technology, engi- Committee member Constance De- Heavy Lightweight
The bond measure would result in neering and math lab, renovate and Grange, former SGUSD superinten-
an annual tax of $59 per $100,000 preserve the original 95-year-old dent/former trustee Diane Everett, “A must-see stand-up comic.”
of assessed valuation for properties school building, and “modernize, Alameda County Fire Board com- –San Antonio Express-News
within SGUSD boundaries. upgrade and renovate aging class- missioner Apolinario Ysit and Gerald 'ôÀǗ^aǗƕƛǗƫǗƜñÙ
Superintendent Molleen Barnes rooms and restrooms.” Beemiller, owner of Nella Terra Cel-
and her administration pointed out And the centerpiece of Measure lars Winery and a former SGUSD
that SGUSD, which hasn’t passed
a new bond measure since 1999,
O would be a new multipurpose
room, replacing the 1950s cafete-
trustee.
The official ballot question will ask PETER
boasts by far the lowest bond dol- ria with a larger modern building SGUSD voters, “To improve the qual- SAGAL
lar passed per student for Alameda for student gathering, gymnasium ity of education facilities; renovate Host of “Wait Wait...
County public school districts — space and staff lounge. Plus, the electrical, plumbing and HVAC sys- Don’t Tell me!”
though the others are kindergarten new MPR would be open for com- tems; repair/replace leaky roofs; and “Clever, warm, funny and engaging.”
through 12th grade, while SGUSD is munity use or rental year-round as construct a multi-purpose room and -Washington Post
K-8 only. well as serve as an evacuation center technology, engineering, and math
SGUSD’s bond-dollar-per-student if needed. lab; shall Sunol Glen Unified School SatǗF ǗƕƚǗƫǗƜpm
ratio is $7,167, while every other dis- Measure O supporters also note District’s measure be adopted autho- Co-sponsored by the
Rae Dorough Speaker Series
trict in the county has over $20,000 that passing the new bond would rizing the issuance of $9,500,000 of
per student and the countywide av- position SGUSD to pursue match- bonds at legal interest rates, generat-
erage is $38,646. ing funds from the state for facilities ing on average $535,972 annually PAULA
As a result, funding available for
school facilities in SGUSD continues
projects.
The property tax for the bond is
as long as bonds are outstanding, at
rates of approximately 5.9 cents per
POUNDSTONE
to pace well below the growing need, expected to last through the 2054- $100 assessed value, with annual
Fresh, Spontaneous
according to Measure O supporters. 55 fiscal year, and total debt service audits, citizens’ oversight, and no Standup
Sunol Glen School at 11601 Main to repay all of the bonds (including money for salaries?” Q “Insightful, thought-provoking humor.”
St., now a K-8 campus, was first built –Chicago Tribune
in 1925 and saw major additions in
the 1950s and 1990s. LET’S DISCUSS: SatǗ
NEWSFRONT
Lots of laughs headed for Bankhead stage COMMUNITY
BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI
Livermore arts center adds comedy shows and more
“The Second City: Laughing for All at $20 for students under 21 and
BRIEFS
Livermore Valley Performing Arts the Wrong Reasons” in March, and military personnel. Q
Center has added six comedy shows the ever-popular “Capitol Steps: The Coffee with a Cop
to the calendar for the Bankhead Lyin’ Kings” in a timely election- Shows added to lineup Pleasanton residents who want
Theater and the Bothwell Arts Cen- season-themed show in May. Bankhead Theater, to learn more about their city po-
ter, including Paula Poundstone and Also, a second date was added 2400 First St., Livermore lice officers, perhaps over a warm
other stars of NPR’s “Wait Wait ... May 6 for Broadway star and Disney • Alonzo Bodden, at 8 p.m., beverage, will have the chance on
Don’t Tell Me!” legend Lea Salonga since her first Friday, April 17; $20-$75 Tuesday morning (Jan. 28).
“Wait Wait” has been on the air Alonzo Paula show, on May 8, sold out just a few • Lea Salonga, at 7:30 p.m., The Pleasanton Police Depart-
since 1998, hosted by humorist, Bodden Poundstone months after tickets went on sale. Wednesday, May 6; $20-$95 ment is holding its Coffee with a
author and playwright Peter Sagal, Salonga’s career includes her Tony • Best of San Francisco Comedy, Cop event from 8-10 a.m. at Peet’s
8 p.m., Friday, May 15; $30 Coffee & Tea at 5765 Valley Ave.
who will be at the Bankhead on discount, a special “Wait Wait” offer. Award-winning role in “Miss Saigon”
April 17. Alonzo Bodden, another Also, the Best of San Francisco Com- as well as “Les Miserables,” “Flow- • Peter Sagal, 8 p.m., Saturday,
“Wait Wait” regular, will appear for edy Competition will return to the er Drum Song,” and most recently
May 16; $20-$95 Reading tutors
• Paula Poundstone, 8 p.m., The city Library and Recreation
his comedy show May 16; and Paula Bankhead with a new lineup in May. “Once on this Island.” A Disney Leg- Saturday, June 27; $20-$65
Poundstone, a Tri-Valley favorite, The Bothwell Theater will offer end, Salonga voiced both Princess Department is holding a training
will return to the Bankhead on June two nights of comedy in its casual at- Jasmine and Mulan in the original Bothwell Arts Center, and orientation event to onboard
2466 Eighth St., Livermore incoming English language tu-
27 with her signature wooden stool, mosphere. Kira Soltanovich appears animated films.
• Kira Soltanovich, 8 p.m., tors for its adult literacy program,
Diet Pepsi and insights on life. Feb. 8, followed by Jackie Kashian For tickets, call 373-6800, visit Pleasanton Reads, this Saturday
Saturday, Feb. 8; $35
The purchase of tickets for all on March 21. lvpac.org, or go to the box office, • Jackie Kashian, 8 p.m., (Jan. 25) from 1-4 p.m. at the
three shows — Sagal, Bodden and These are additions to the com- 2400 First St., Livermore. All perfor- Saturday, March 21; $35. Pleasanton Senior Center at 5353
Poundstone — qualifies for a 15% edy shows already on the schedule: mances have special tickets priced Sunol Blvd.
“The program is seeking patient,
caring volunteers to help English
Pleasanton remains particularly would impact the next Housing El- matched in relation to qualifica- learners gain fundamental reading,
COUNCIL concerned about those impacts, in ement update and regional housing tions, quality, cost and experi- writing, and conversation skills.
Continued from Page 5 Volunteer tutors lead a variety of
part because the Altamont Corridor needs allocation (RHNA) process ence, the policy would allow the
activities, including one-on-one
its position Tuesday — but Brown Express (ACE) train station would for Pleasanton. city to award the contract based
lessons with students, small group
criticized what exactly the “seat at be considered a major transit stop “I’ve heard a lot of clarification on preference to the Pleasanton- conversation practice, citizenship
the table” has accomplished since and thus triggering a “transit-rich” and definition in the discussion based bidder over an out-of-city test preparation and book clubs,”
some of Pleasanton major concerns designation for much of down- tonight. And that’s what this bill business. city officials said.
are still not satisfactorily addressed. town. City officials are advocating looks like: It’s not defined,” Coun- The other aspect of the policy Pleasanton Reads and its 130-
“It’s time to stand up and say ‘op- for low-frequency rail like ACE not cilman Jerry Pentin said. creates a bid calculation preference plus active volunteers provide ESL
pose.’ Why do we still say ‘unless to be considered major transit. He later asked the city’s lobbyist of 5% (up to $5,000 per transac- and literacy services to more than
amended’?” Testa added. “It’s going The city also wants stronger whether SB 50 proponents “under- tion) for Pleasanton businesses in 200 adult students throughout the
to be devastating if it passes.” protections for historic neighbor- stand that cities don’t build, they the bidding process for city con- Tri-Valley, but even more tutors are
Ellen Clark, the city’s commu- hoods. SB 50 language would pro- zone and then get out of the way tracts for supplies, equipment and always needed as the student wait-
list has exceeded 100 people.
nity development director, told the tect historic resources listed on the once (private developers) have the trade services.
Contact Pleasanton Reads at lit-
council that despite the recent revi- stringent state and federal registry, permits?” • Council members postponed eracy@cityofpleasantonca.gov or
sions, a number of aspects of SB 50 but the vast majority of the homes “The goal of this bill, I think, is until February discussion of pro- 931-3405.
remain potentially problematic for and buildings formally cited by to produce housing that’s afford- posed modifications to the city’s
Pleasanton. Pleasanton as historic resources in able. Where is that in here, the af- down payment assistance program, Student jobs
The bill as written still retains downtown are not on those lists. fordability piece of it?” Vice Mayor including increasing the maximum
The East Bay Regional Park Dis-
relaxation of standards for apart- City officials are concerned too Kathy Narum added. “I don’t see loan for qualifying buyers from
trict is hosting two Youth Job Fairs
ment height, density and parking about lack of clarity in SB 50 on it, and maybe I’m missing it, the $20,000 to $100,000 (with up to in the upcoming weekends to raise
for eligible projects in “jobs-rich” topics such as the proposed “jobs- things that would make it afford- $300,000 available in the program awareness of employment oppor-
or “transit-rich” areas. rich” area maps and how the bill able. There’s nothing in here about per year), restructuring the loan tunities for teenagers in the East
relaxing CEQA, for example.” terms as a deferred payment loan Bay.
No residents spoke to the coun- and adopting a shared appreciation EBRPD positions for youth in-
TAKE US ALONG cil on SB 50 during the meeting.
Council members didn’t take any
action, as the item was designed as
loan policy for repayment.
• They also approved a 20-item
consent calendar, a collection of
clude interpretive student aides,
public safety student aides, recre-
ation leaders, lifeguards, gate at-
informational-only, but they con- items deemed routine and voted tendants, park services attendants,
student laborers, field interns and
curred with staff’s plan to continue upon all at once at the beginning
standard interns.
efforts to monitor the bill and to of the meeting. The upcoming job fairs will run
engage with Tri-Valley community Consent topics Tuesday included from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hay-
partners to develop regional and the second reading and final adop- ward Area Senior Center this Satur-
local responses during the process. tion of three ordinances previously day (Jan. 25) and the Pleasant Hill
Mayor Jerry Thorne was absent discussed at length: giving voting Senior Center next Saturday (Feb.
from Tuesday’s meeting, away in authority to youth members on 1). Visit www.ebparks.org.
Washington, D.C. representing four city commissions, confirma-
Pleasanton at the annual U.S. Con- tion of new penalties for illegal Sunflower Hill grant
ference of Mayors. demolition of historic structures Sunflower Hill, a Tri-Valley non-
and approval of a project to replace profit aimed at providing residen-
In other business
the long-vacant Denny’s restaurant tial and vocational opportunities
• The council voted 4-0 to ap- on Owens Drive with a new multi- to adults with developmental dis-
prove the city’s first-ever local pref- tenant commercial building. abilities, recently received a $5,000
erence policy to give Pleasanton Also on consent were a $466,089 grant from human resource con-
contractors and vendors a poten- contract with Lehr Auto Electric sulting firm Robert Half to support
Sunflower Hill at the Stable Cafe.
tial leg up in the bid process for for Pleasanton police’s automat-
The grant will help fund the pur-
certain city projects and supply ed license plate reader system, a chase supplies and equipment to
agreements. $275,149 agreement with Park support the Stable Cafe program,
Roman holiday: John and Marianne Sensiba visited the Colosseum in Rome in The two-fold policy involves first Planet for playground renovations as well as provide for safety train-
September, enjoying a honeymoon 33 years in the making. adding a local preference provision at Orloff Neighborhood Park and ing for Sunflower Hill staff working
To submit your “Take Us Along” entry, email your photograph to editor@ for Pleasanton businesses in cases accepting new public artwork for alongside program participants.
pleasantonweekly.com. Be sure to identify who is in the photo (names listed of tie bids. Alviso Adobe Community Park The Stable Cafe is located on the
from left to right), the location, the date and any relevant details about where So in situations in which two — “Eventide,” a cold-welded steel Alameda County Fairgrounds at
you took your Weekly. or more bids are competitively replica of a mountain lion. Q the Gate 12 entrance. Q
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