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VOL.
OL. XXII,
OL XXII NUMBER 16 • MAY 14,
14 2021 WWW.PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM
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Wine country ushers in return
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5 NEWS Man walking dog killed crossing Stoneridge
17 TRI-VALLEY LIFE Teen talent makes a splash
19 SPORTS Back on the mic for a basketball game
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VALLEY VIEWS BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI
The family that
brews together...
T he pandemic raised all sorts
of problems — and solu-
tions — for ordinary folks.
I’m not referring to medical person-
nel or the seriously challenged but
those of us who just tried to cope
the best we could. One dilemma:
How to stay close to adult children
who no longer lived at home and
we now could not see.
Susan and Lou Astbury of Pleas-
anton arrived at a tasty solution
along with their son Trey, Foothill
High class of 2004, who lives in
Oakland. He has been a home beer
brewer for years and wanted to
continue, even as the stores carry-
ing the ingredients closed. He also
wanted to keep seeing his folks and
thought they might help with the CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
endeavor. Trey Astbury enjoys the product
“As long as we were careful, he brewed in his parents’ garage during
the pandemic.
thought he could brew beer in our
garage with me in my newly cre- knew nothing about making beer
ated role as the assistant brewer,” — or even drinking it — but she
recalled Susan with a laugh. was pleased to worry about some-
“In the beginning of the pan- thing besides COVID, plus to do
demic, we were extra cautious,” she something together with Trey.
continued. “Wearing masks, gloves, Soon the activity in the garage
turning our ping pong table into drew curious neighbors, even back
a sanitization station, and armed when people were afraid to venture
with antibacterial wipes — this out much.
was our way of life, brewing in the “As soon as the garage door
garage.” opened, it became an excuse for
They left the garage door open people to come over and make
for ventilation, ignoring inclement contact,” Susan remembered. “Just
weather, and drew the curiosity of standing at the end of the drive-
neighborhood bugs and bigger crit- way, having an opportunity to talk
ters, including wild turkeys. to another human being became a
“Trey, an experienced brewer, diversion from COVID worry.”
did the actual brewing, and I was Neighbors began to request cer-
responsible for assisting and main- tain beers and they asked Trey for
taining control when he returned advice. Trey also brought his folks
to sheltering in place in Oakland,” a sourdough starter, and they all
Susan said. enjoyed the results.
Susan, who works for TV30, had “Beer and bread were a winning
shifted to a home office like the rest combination,” Susan said.
of us, and now she assumed this The Astburys are fully vaccinated
extra challenge. now and, like all of us, are ventur-
“My new responsibility every ing out. But to Susan, the year of
morning was to try to check beer sheltering in place will always in-
temps, detect leaks ... and report clude this special memory.
to back to Trey,” she said. “One “It seems like a dream, but in the
time, I felt lightheaded sticking my end, we’re still brewing and I’m still
head in his fermentation chamber. the assistant brewer,” she noted.
I learned that CO2 produced by “Who knows what the future holds
fermentation can leave you with a — but I think beer will still be
woozy feeling and can even cause playing a role.” Q
you to pass out.” Editor’s note: Dolores Fox Ciardelli is
Susan sent her son photos and Tri-Valley Life editor for the Pleasanton
videos to keep him apprised of the Weekly. Her column, “Valley Views,”
situation. appears on the second and fourth
Now she points out that she Fridays of each month.
About the Cover
Wente Vineyards welcomes club members back for a special Mother’s Day
luncheon, among the special events the Livermore winery has been hosting
as pandemic restrictions ease. Photo by Cierra Bailey. Cover design by Paul
Llewellyn.
Vol. XXII, Number 16
Pleasanton Weekly • May 14, 2021 • Page 3
Streetwise ASKED IN DOWNTOWN PLEASANTON
How are the weekend closures of
Main Street to car traffic impacting
Here for you. Or over there for you. your downtown business?
In-person or virtual visits at German Carlucci
Restaurant owner
LPSR Pediatrics The closures have been great for our
business. It is only because of the street
closures last summer that we were able
genpeds.stanfordchildrens.org to stay in business. We really hope
the weekends of “No Cars on Main”
will continue permanently, weather-
permitting, of course.
Jon Magnusson
Restaurant owner
As awful as this pandemic has been,
good has come out of it through the
weekend street closures. They have
totally revitalized the town. Everyone
should come out to experience it. It feels
like being in Europe. Our city is alive
again with people. And that has been
great for business.
Art Sanchez
Restaurant manager
It has been wonderful, not just for the
businesses that have been suffering
during the pandemic, but for everyone.
For me, it is all about the community
spirit. I love seeing families out with their
kids and dogs, playing and bicycling
Congratulations and scootering and dancing, right in the
middle of the street.
Melanie Sadek Sonu Bandesha
Restaurant owner
We are doing so well because of it, as
for 10 years as we’ve been able to expand our dining
area into the street. I am so happy that
so many people are able to enjoy our
Executive Director! outdoor dining and are so willing to be
able to patronize our business this way.
Thank you for your
commitment to serving Jennifer Chan
Flower shop owner
the community and The weekend closures have enabled so
many more people to dine and walk
helping animals find and shop downtown. It has helped the
forever homes. business. More people out on Main
Street is always good.
— Compiled by Nancy and Jeff Lewis
Have a Streetwise question? Email editor@PleasantonWeekly.com
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Newsfront
DIGEST Focus on the future:
Makers Market
The Livermore Downtown
Makers Market street festival
Council finishes drafting work plan
returns this weekend, revamped Housing sites, roadwork, cricket fields, plastics, Century House among key talking points
to be COVID-compliant. From
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday BY JULIA BAUM continued to the following week pandemic started and brought out faster than a C level,” then asked
and Sunday, festival-goers can After more than seven hours of at Mayor Karla Brown’s request. nearly 300 resident speakers and her colleagues to “consider rais-
expect retail, artist, and craft- discussion spanning two meet- City staff, residents and other attendees for the public debate, ing this up to an A, at very least
maker booths along First Street
ings, the Pleasanton City Council stakeholders in the community but this year’s online format had a B to get cricket pitch started in
from L Street to Maple Street.
Shoppers will have an oppor- recently wrapped up business on all gave input during the two many call in during the April 28 Pleasanton.”
tunity to visit Blacksmith Square the city’s draft work plan for the meetings on the comprehensive workshop. Councilmember Kathy Narum
on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 next two years that is now headed list of various projects, many of In particular, about half of the concurred that “it’s time to make
p.m. for a makers market hosted for ratification. which are expected to become approximately 100 callers during this a priority” and said “we’ve
by boutique Vault California fol- About 90 items are expected to Pleasanton’s top priorities once the April 28 meeting’s three-hour heard that pretty loud and clear.”
lowed by the Farmer’s Market guide the council and city officials the council approves the 27-page public hearing urged the council Other residents were also very
from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and in their decision-making for the document at their next meeting. to prioritize developing a cricket vocal at the April 28 workshop
BATCH Makers Market from 10 2021-22 and 2022-23 fiscal years, “Tonight’s discussion is really field and facilities in Pleasanton. about a staff proposal to pave
a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. as well as how to allocate funds not about the debate of the policy Youths complained about prac- over a large portion of the open
While organizers said there
and staffing toward realizing those implications of the items that are ticing before 7 a.m. just to get a green space at Bicentennial Park,
will be no food or alcohol ven-
dors as part of the street festi- goals. before you or even the options shot at using local facilities when in order to add parking for the
val, downtown restaurants will City Manager Nelson Fialho will be considered,” Fialho told they’re available, while parents la- historic Century House in Santa
be open for service. Several of said the work plan “serves as the the council during the second mented they were spending hours Rita Road. In the end, the council
them will be offering “Flights basis for the development of our meeting. “Rather, today is whether “just commuting and driving” agreed to evaluate alternative op-
and Bites’’ specials with pro- two-year work plan, but also our or not to spend any time or re- their children for practices every tions and prioritize a master plan
ceeds benefiting the event. two-year budget and our capital sources on the issues that you’ll week. to renovate the Century House for
Admission to the festival is improvement plan which will be see for prioritization over the The cricket fields were original- future use as an event space.
free. Learn more at www.liver- presented in June.” coming two years.” ly listed a “C-level” priority status Some items with majority or
moredowntown.com. The council completed the bi- Fialho added, “The details, the — meaning they wouldn’t have unanimous council support are
ennial planning process on May analysis, the options will come at been started in the next two years local public works projects, such
The Wave reopening 4, following a special meeting a later time.” — but Brown said, “We heard as repairing and replacing sound
Dublin city officials this week and workshop the previous week The last work plan was com- from almost 50 residents today
announced the return of recre- that lasted six hours and was pleted about a year before the saying can we move this forward See WORKSHOP on Page 10
ational swimming at The Wave
for the summer season starting
Memorial Day weekend.
All state and county health
guidelines will be followed to Funk named DUSD superintendent Man killed
ensure the safety of all guests
and Wave staff, officials said. San Jose schools leader taking helm in Dublin on July 1 crossing
Rec swimming will resume
on May 29 in both the outdoor
Sports Pool and the indoor Na-
BY JULIA BAUM
Dublin Unified School Dis-
weeks after disagreements over
reopening plans and a tenta-
Stoneridge
tatorium, with two time slots
available daily for paid entrance.
Pre-registration is required, as
trict’s leadership has turned a
new page with the unanimous
tive agreement between DUSD
and the Dublin Teachers Asso- with dog
appointment of San Jose area ciation was voted down, against
park capacity will be limited.
administrator Chris Funk as Marken’s recommendation. Driver stayed at scene,
Reservations will open today at
www.DublinRecGuide.com. its new superintendent by the Daniel Moirao was then cooperated with
The start of recreational Board of Trustees meeting on brought in to serve as interim
swimming also marks the return Tuesday. superintendent this school year. officers, PPD says
of the birthday party program. Maintaining social distancing A nationwide recruitment to
Pending the status of Califor- and wearing a face mask, Funk find DUSD’s next permanent su- BY JEREMY WALSH
nia’s planned reopening, The appeared in person at the board perintendent was started two A Pleasanton man was killed and
Wave Waterpark (which in- meeting, where he thanked the years ago, and included feed- his pet dog injured when they were
cludes the Splash Zone and the district for “entrusting me to back from multiple stakeholders hit by a vehicle while trying to cross
Waterslide Tower) could reopen be your next superintendent of including the DTA, California Stoneridge Drive from a neighbor-
in mid-June.
Dublin.” School Employees Association, hood east of Santa Rita Road on
For more information, visit
www.thedublinwave.com or call “I am leaving a lot of po- Dublin Partners in Education, Monday morning, according to
DUSD
925-574-4800. litical capital in San Jose to Chris Funk, new superintendent of Alameda County Office of Edu- police.
come to Dublin but I assure Dublin Unified School District. cation, student and city leader- The Alameda County Coroner’s
Positive case you the energy and the focus, ship, and others. Bureau identified the victim as
the partnerships that are avail- Leslie Boozer’s sudden depar- As part of the search, a 15-per- Mark Fiala, 66.
Granada High School in
able, the collaboration needed to ture in March 2019. After Booz- son Community Interview Com- The cause of the crash, including
Livermore notified members
of the campus community last continue to make this district a er’s exit, the district brought mittee was formed. After the who was at fault, remains under
week that a student participat- destination for our students and in former Dublin High School first round of interviews, can- investigation, according to Sgt.
ing in on-site learning has tested for our employees,” Funk said, principal and retired Newark didates were selected for an ad- Marty Billdt of the Pleasanton Police
positive for COVID-19. also adding he was “just excited superintendent Dave Marken to ditional interview with the com- Department.
Livermore Valley Joint Uni- to get started.” temporarily lead. mittee, who then consulted with The situation unfolded just after
fied School District staff said the Funk is coming to Dublin Marken agreed to stay on for the board to help select the final 6 a.m. Monday when Fiala and his
case was contracted outside of after working nearly the past two years, to give the district and candidate. dog were walking northbound on
the campus and as of now, there decade as superintendent of the board enough time to find a per- When the DUSD trustees pub- Newton Way and crossing Stoner-
isn’t a necessity to close the East Side Union High School manent leader, but he abruptly licly identified Funk as their top idge Drive inside the crosswalk
school or suspend activities.
District. stepped down at the end of his choice for permanent superin- when both were struck by a vehicle
District officials did not com-
ment on when the student test- Starting in July 1, Funk will first full year, in June 2020. tendent on May 6, pending suc- traveling eastbound on Stoneridge,
ed positive. No spread origi- become DUSD’s first permanent The exact reason Marken parted cessful contract negotiations and according to Billdt. The four-way
nating from this case has been leader in more than two years, ways with DUSD was never dis-
documented to date. Q following former superintendent closed, but the move came just See FUNK on Page 6 See STONERIDGE on Page 9
Pleasanton Weekly • May 14, 2021 • Page 5
NEWSFRONT
Livermore men charged with murder for killing at motel
Late-night shooting appears to be gang-related, LPD says
BY JEREMY WALSH Sgt. Steve Goard. The Alameda two defendants are represented by Medical Center in Castro Valley,
Two men from Livermore face County District Attorney’s Office attorneys yet. where he succumbed to his injuries
first-degree murder and gun charg- filed formal charges against both Livermore Police Department of- at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, au-
es, as well as potential enhance- men on Tuesday. ficers responded to the Motel 6 just thorities said. An online fundraiser
ments for prior convictions, in the Court documents identified the off the freeway on Lassen Road after created this week to support Mo-
wake of the shooting death of an- victim as Emilio Molina, 24, of receiving multiple calls reporting lina’s family said he was the father
other local man at the Motel 6 in Livermore. that a shooting had occurred there of three children.
town in what police said appears to Martinez and Phan were ar- around 11:55 p.m. Friday. Officers “LPD detectives responded to the
have been a gang-related killing last Ronnie Phe raigned in court on Wednesday arrived to find a 24-year-old man scene and took over the investiga-
weekend. Martinez Jr Phan morning, but entry-of-plea was on the ground outside a motel tion, quickly developing and fol-
Phe N. Phan, 27, and Ronnie pushed out until next month, ac- room with a life-threatening gun- lowing up on leads,” Goard said.
Ray Martinez Jr., 29, were booked arrested in Tracy on Saturday eve- cording to the DA’s office. It was shot wound, according to Goard.
into the Santa Rita Jail after being ning, according to Livermore police not immediately clear whether the Molina was transported to Eden See HOMICIDE on Page 10
FUNK being vigilant regarding issues of
equity, and positioning the dis-
pending departure from ESUHSD
wasn’t on the best terms, with
with ESUHSD, then served in
various leadership roles at San
amount of the designated an-
nual salary on a pro rata basis
Continued from Page 5
trict for future success.” many disagreements stemming Jose Unified School District be- for days/months worked in the
background check, DUSD Board With more than three decades from the district’s deficit prob- fore later returning to ESUHSD. 2021-22 school year.” The salary
President Dan Cherrier praised in public education, Funk has lem, and that he couldn’t “lead in He currently lives in San Jose schedule for the superintendent
Funk as “exceptionally qualified been ESUHSD superintendent this environment anymore.” with his wife, Leslie, and has two position at DUSD caps out at
to lead our district, now and into for the past nine years but last “I want to help us get through grown sons that also live in the $371,000.
the future.” summer announced he would be this pandemic and hopefully re- Bay Area. Funk’s appointment comes dur-
“The process of selecting a su- stepping down from there at the lease some of the pressure allow- The Dublin school board af- ing a time when the district is try-
perintendent for a school district end of this school year. ing new thoughts for solving the firmed terms for Funk’s contract ing to fill the vacant trustee posi-
with all the complexities found In a letter to the East Side deficit to come to fruition. That’s in closed session and then voted tion in Area 3, after former trustee
in Dublin is not easy,” Cherrier district, Funk said in August he the only reason why I’m step- 4-0 to approve the agreement on Catherine Kuo was fatally struck
said in a statement. “Dublin is would remain on board through ping down,” Funk told San Jose Tuesday. by a car at Fallon Middle School
a unique environment and the June 2021 “to provide a smooth Spotlight. According to his contract, in March. The board is scheduled
Board needed to be confident transition as the Board seeks their Funk, a native of San Jose, which is effective July 1 and ini- to interview three candidates for
that the selected candidate has new superintendent and I seek graduated with a master’s in so- tially runs until June 30, 2024, the open seat at a special meeting
the skills needed to address our new personal opportunities.” cial science from San Jose State Funk will receive $344,500 for next Tuesday (May 18). Q
current growth challenges while According to a report by San University before starting his ca- his first year with DUSD “and Editor’s note: Weekly editor Jeremy
maintaining academic excellence, Jose Spotlight, Funk said his reer in education as a teacher shall receive the appropriate Walsh contributed to this story.
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NEWSFRONT
Camp Connection PleasantonWeekly.com/
camp_connection/ PUSD aligns elementary
instructional minutes
Fashion Design & Sewing Camp @ KIDZ Covid tests and vaccines. In this camp you will get a
KRAFTZ! chance to utilize some basic molecular biology tools used
to observe and measure cells, viruses, proteins and DNA.
Also: Board reinstalls temporary grading policy
7690 Quail Creek Cir. | Dublin | (925) 271-0015 We will provide a laboratory kit with safe supplies to run allowing Credit/No Credit marks
KidzKraftz.com experiments in your home and will collaborate over Zoom.
BY JULIA BAUM to differences in instructional min-
Focus on sewing stylish, wearable clothing, accessories, Graphic Design & Digital Media for Middle School Pleasanton Unified School District utes and teacher-to-student contact
craft and jewelry projects, while introducing children to Students
fashion design concepts, sewing techniques, basic pattern
will align instructional minutes to fix for third through fifth grades.
July 19-23, 2021 | 9am to 2pm | Via Zoom inconsistencies in learning time and All schools met the minimum
manipulation and fashion illustration. Sewing machines
$100 per student | Age Group: 12-14 teacher-to-student contact at its nine instructional time requirement, but
and notions provided. FREE fabric for first day of the camp.
Pizza party on last day of the camp. Early Bird Registration Have you ever wanted to create your own character and elementary schools, but the Board of “major inequalities in time” resulted
Special, as well as many discount options available. bring it to life? Throughout the Graphic Design & Digital Trustees agreed last week that each in some kindergarten, first- and sec-
Media summer camp, you will learn how to sketch site should collaborate and have the ond-grade classes receiving 22 to 24
Hacienda Campus, HeadsUp! Montessori and draw your own character in Photoshop, and then flexibility to decide their own bell school days worth of extra instruc-
Preschool model it 3D using Maya. At the end of the camp, you will
schedule. tional minutes compared to others,
Pleasanton | Palo Alto | San Jose receive a 3D printed figure of your own design!
“At the end of the day, it’s the in- according to the audit.
Hacienda Campus: (925) 463-2885 Interior Design dividual school site in consultation Laursen explained the varying
Palo Alto: (650) 424-1221 July 19-22, 2021 | 10am to 12:30pm | Via Zoom with their teachers that will deter- bell schedules started because at one
San Jose: (408) 432-1644 $100 per student mine what programmatic structure point “everybody was doing stag-
www.headsup.org | writenow@headsup.org The Interior Design summer camp teaches students that they do at that school site,” gered, and we had school sites come
about interior design through practical application Board President Joan Laursen said to us...and said ‘we want to change,
For 35 years, HeadsUp! Montessori in the Hacienda
of hands-on creative spaces as well as digital means. before voting at the board’s regular we want to do something differently.’”
Business Park has provided children ages 0-6 the highest
Students will develop an understanding of measuring,
quality care and learning: full-day programs, year-round meeting May 6. “The board didn’t say ‘no you can’t
schedule, on site and online. Call for more information. designing human centered spaces, while investigating
By aligning instructional minutes, do that,’” Laursen said. “That’s why
relationships of human behavior and the space they
occupy. Students will engage in design elements and
the district said that “daily schedules we have some (sites) that do stag-
Las Positas College Summer Camps may vary by school site, but the total gered and some that don’t.”
principles including use of color and textures within the
www.laspositascollege.edu/summercamps design space. Design kits will be available for pick up on yearly minutes for students will be Several teachers shared their
Welding Technology campus the week before the camp. Students will have consistent throughout the district by thoughts on staggered schedules
June 14 – 24, 2021 | 8am to 2pm | On Campus Learning! access to model home tours, construction site tours, and grade level.” and reading instruction during open
For Credit Tuition and Fees Apply | Age Group: 15-18 showroom tours. An audit of elementary instruc- comment, with most emphasizing
The Welding Technology summer camp gives high tional minutes at PUSD was conduct- the importance of smaller classes,
school students an opportunity to earn college credit Stratford School ed while planning for the 2021-22 especially for their youngest students
while igniting their interest in the field of welding. The http://stratfordschools.com/summer school year comparing pre-COVID that are learning foundational skills.
two week camp introduces the basics of shop safety, and the onset of Senate Bill 98, which Alisal Elementary teacher Erin
hand tools, and fabrication of simple metal projects. Rediscover Summer@Stratford
requires California public schools to Salcido said her first-graders “have
There is an emphasis on practical uses and applications. Summer@Stratford is back with our academic camp
favorites and all NEW day camp programs! This offer in-person instruction as much benefited from having a smaller class
This is a one unit for credit course that is CSU as possible. There was “a wide vari- size ratio of 12 to 1, less noise, and
transferrable. Note: A lab section will be held on campus summer, children will have a wide range of options
to explore new interests, discover a world of wonder, ance” reported in how many instruc- less distraction,” and that “adding
for students to gain hands-on experience.
make new friends, and expand their horizons. It all tional time students received as well more minutes does not equate to
Automotive Technology starts with our outstanding Summer Team, whose as teacher-to-student contact time, more learning nor does it accelerate
July 5-8, 2021 | 8am to 2pm | On Campus Learning! talent, creativity, and leadership set the tone for an according to staff. a child’s learning.”
Non-Credit Tuition and Fees Apply | Age Group: 16-18 unforgettable experience. Get ready to rediscover “We want to come into compliance “Are you aware that many first-
Have you ever wanted to know more about your car but the fun of learning and give your child a summer to with Ed Code for the main reason we graders are coming into next year
do not have time to take an 18-week course? Have you remember at Stratford! are currently disadvantaging some of without ever being in a classroom?”
ever wanted to change your own oil? Learn what the
Academic Camps — Stratford’s Academic Camps are our students who aren’t getting the Salcido said. “We are just starting to
cryptic code on the tire means? Learn general knowledge
about cars? If so, then this is the summer camp for you! the perfect way to enhance your child’s love of learning same number of instructional min- come out of a pandemic and by pro-
Note: A lab section will be held on campus for students to while focusing on a specific subject. From math and utes — whether or not they’re getting viding first-graders with a 45-minute
gain hands-on experience on your personal vehicle. robotics to literature and creative writing, we have staggered — as other students in our small class environment, that gives
something for every student. Working independently district,” Laursen said. students academic confidence, stabi-
Commercial Music and in small groups, students will apply real-life
July 5-9, 2021 | 9am to 2pm | Via Zoom
Staggered start and end times were lizes their social and emotional needs,
experiences to lessons learned in the classroom. identified as the starting point for and gives students more individual-
$100 per student | Age Group: 14-18
Making Music for Film and Games: The Commercial Day Camps — All NEW Day Camps. Each week, many of the discrepancies in instruc- ized instruction from their teacher.”
Music summer camp will be action filled with creating students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will jump tional minutes compared to sites that Trustee Kelly Mokashi said she
short pieces for film scenes and game projects. It will into action as they explore science and nature, discover follow a consistent schedule. The was struggling with “the notion that
cover the basics of the topics covered in the Scoring for creative and performing arts, participate in sports and audit also found slight variations in
Film and Multimedia course including an intro to Logic games, and so much more. Activity blocks give campers recess or lunch minutes contributed See PUSD on Page 9
Pro X and using MIDI to create music digitally. This camp a variety of experiences throughout each camp day.
is for people with at least some musical experience
(familiar with notes, scales, and rhythms), and a
willingness to dedicate time to creating. We will be using
Specialty Camps — Add even more fun with Specialty
Camps — packed with hands-on experiences.
Stratford’s Specialty Camps provide campers with a
ACFD hoisting new flags
Logic Pro X, a Mac based program, but will be accessible
for PC users, or those who do not have their own license,
variety of activities including robotics, to explore while
discovering new STEAM skills and talents!
in hazardous fire weather
through a remote access application.
Graphic Design & Digital Media for High School
These innovative camps are available for children ready Alert residents to Red Flag Warning days
for Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School. Give your
Students child the Summer@Stratford experience they deserve Starting this month, two dozen protocols will be observed, includ-
July 12-15, 2021 | 9am to 2pm | Via Zoom and secure your space today! fire stations around Alameda Coun- ing half-staff conditions when only
$100 per student | Age Group: 15-18
ty are hoisting flags during danger- the Stars and Stripes would fly.
Have you ever wanted to create your own character and Write Now! Summer Writing Camps ous fire weather conditions. The flags are being distributed
bring it to life? Throughout the Graphic Design & Digital
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NEWSFRONT
Dublin honors community’s best
in 2020 at award ceremony
City celebrates Citizen of the Year, Mayor’s Award, more
BY JULIA BAUM groups made certain that students Action’s 10 Characteristics; Michael
Dublin residents who have con- had school supplies, families had D’Ambrosio is the 2020 Citizen of
tributed significantly to the commu- the food on the table, and healthcare the Year while Anya Sengupta won
nity during the COVID-19 pandemic workers had protective equipment the Young Citizen of the Year, which
were celebrated during a virtual cer- they needed to continue their work is given to Dublin youths in first
emony late last month, where Dublin in serving lives.” through 12th grade for their volun-
city leaders also announced the 2020 Open Heart Kitchen won the May- teerism. Each winner’s favorite chari-
Citizen, Young Citizen and Organiza- or’s Award, which is given to those table organization will receive a $300
tion of the Year. the mayor believes “have worked contribution.
“While the global pandemic tirelessly on behalf of the Dublin “Although this last year was a
caused the cancellation of many tra- community in the past year,” accord- tough year, it was remarkable to see
ditional events in the past year ... the ing to the city. the Dublin community helping and
hard work dedication and kindness In receiving the award, Open supporting each other,” Sengupta
of our community volunteers could Heart Kitchen CEO Heather Greaux said, and D’Ambrosio thanked the
not be canceled,” said Mayor Melissa said demand for their meal service Dublin City Council for the recogni-
Hernandez, who gave opening and has intensified since the pandemic tion, as well as his loved ones “for
closing remarks, and presented sev- and thanked the “dedicated staff and supporting my crazy ideas.”
eral awards at the event. volunteers who have served on the “During all of this, many of us
Councilmembers Sherry Hu, Mi- front lines this past year.” have felt alone but when this group
chael McCorriston and Jean Josey “Because of city support and con- was founded, we all became alone
also presented awards and gave re- tinued donations for local residents, together,” D’Ambrosio said.
marks during the April 28 ceremony, we’ve been able to meet that in- Local youth club Breaking BEAR-
which was originally broadcast live. creased demand for our services as riers, which aims to “bring together
The ceremony also featured a remote long as the demand for food exists,” their peers ... by building a better
appearance by Vice Mayor Shawn Greaux said. “We will continue to community around them” and has
Kumagai, who was off fulfilling his help the hardest-hit individuals and continued its programs during the
service commitments in the U.S. families in the Tri-Valley and help pandemic such as gardening, was
Navy Reserves, as well as nominees them gain stability in their lives.” named Dublin’s 2020 Organization
and local volunteer organizations via Connie Mack, recipient of this of the Year. The organization also
a Zoom video conference. year’s Mayor’s Legacy Award, which won a $500 cash prize along with the
Hernandez said the event “may goes to an individual or group for title.
look a little different than in years their “extraordinary, long-term dedi- All of the winners will also be rec-
past, but we cannot let the amaz- cation to the Dublin community,” ognized at the Dublin City Council Congratulations
ing work of the many volunteers in
our community go unnoticed and
thanked the city and said she was
“surprised and I’m totally honored,
meeting next Tuesday (May 18).
The Dublin Volunteer Recogni-
to the 2021 Uncorked
uncelebrated.”
The past year was a time “when
so thank you for even thinking of
me.”
tion Awards will be rebroadcast
on Tri-Valley Community Televi-
medal winners!
our local organizations truly rose
up to meet the challenges brought
Dublin’s Citizen and Young Citizen
of the Year are both nominated for
sion (TV30) through the end of
May and can also be seen online at Livermore Valley
by the pandemic,” Hu said. “These exemplifying the Dublin Integrity In tri-valleytv.org. Q
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is going to go to the wayside.” on their report card, while F letter State legislation that would allow
Teachers “need help with this tran- grades will be replaced by NC marks. families to request changing their Best of Class winners are shown above. For a complete list of all
sition, and so the district will have to In both cases, students still may student’s letter grades during the pan- the medal winning wines, visit www.trivalleyconservancy.org.
support, to do that, and help make need to retake the course in ques- demic to Pass/No Pass also prompted
this transition so that our students tion in order to satisfy graduation or PUSD to revisit its policy. Q JOIN US on Instagram and Facebook LIVE, Thursday May 20th
@ 7:30pm for the real-time announcements of the Best White,
Best Rose, Best Red, and Best of Show as we stream from the
be evaluated by a veterinarian, the by the department’s traffic unit. It Sold-Out Uncorked Celebration at Palm Event Center.
STONERIDGE sergeant said. has not been determined whether Be sure to follow us on social media!
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The driver, whose name has not alcohol or drugs were a factor.
@TriValleyConservancy
intersection has traffic lights and been revealed publicly, remained at Portions of Stoneridge Drive were
is near the area where Stoneridge the scene and cooperated with po- closed for nearly five hours during
Drive transitions from 35 mph to lice, according to Billdt. They were the investigation and cleanup Mon- @TriValleyConservancy.org
40 mph in the eastbound direction. released from the scene. day morning.
Fiala died from his injuries at the Several witnesses also stayed and Anyone with information about Tri-Valley Conservancy
scene. The dog appeared to have talked to officers, Billdt said. The col- the crash can contact Pleasanton PD 1457 First Street Livermore, Ca 925-449-8706
sustained minor injuries but will lision remains under investigation at 925-931-5100. Q info@trivalleyconservancy.org www.trivalleyconservancy.org
Pleasanton Weekly • May 14, 2021 • Page 9
NEWSFRONT
Livermore company develops first rapid saliva COVID-19 test
KAYA17 seeks to provide quick testing for travel, schools and students
BY RYAN J. DEGAN “We would be the first rapid saliva people are not yet eligible to receive With five readers, that comes out — who himself received a KAYA17
Coronavirus vaccination num- test. There are saliva tests that take vaccinations — Alameda County to 150 tests in an hour. test that would come back nega-
bers continue to grow throughout place in the lab, so that’s where allows residents 16 years old and Satyanarayana added that, while tive — on May 6 as part of their
the Tri-Valley and nation, but local we compare it to ... (but) we will above to receive the vaccine. a user needs to be careful when effort to gain federal support.
company KAYA17 has found that be the first rapid saliva test for Airports, terminals and other conducting a test, they are also “Testing is becoming more and
there is still very much a need COVID-19.” large transit stations are also key created with ease of use in mind. more important for younger peo-
for quick and accurate COVID-19 “Initially there was a lot of dis- areas that will need quick testing “A lot of people like that, in ad- ple who are not yet vaccinated.
testing and has dedicated itself to belief about saliva tests, but we’ve for people seeking to travel inter- dition to using saliva, running the We are opening it up soon to 12-
developing new rapid methods. really done it and showed people nationally or to any location that test is very simple. Running the to 15-year-olds getting vaccinated,
Most recently, the Livermore- that it can be done (accurately),” requires COVID-screening prior to test is very easy when it comes to but still that is a critical age group
based startup has developed the added co-founder and CTO Sri- arrival. training someone to do it. You can that can transmit. So for schools
first-ever rapid COVID-19 test nagesh Satyanarayana. KAYA17 is generally cost-effec- easily train a school nurse to do it. in particular you are still going
that is non-invasive and saliva- While many organizations are tive as well, according to Dwara- It doesn’t necessarily require a high to need tests until we get to im-
based. It is able to detect the virus focused on developing and admin- kanath, who said that tests are $25 level of skill to do it,” Satyanaraya- munity. Even as variants come in,
with up to 98% accuracy in 15 istering vaccinations to quell the each to run without pooling tests. na said. “I mean you do have to be it’s going to be important to deploy
minutes. coronavirus pandemic, KAYA17 With federal support, pooling can careful when running staples, but these testing resources as quickly
“KAYA17 test is basically a rapid recognizes that the pandemic is reduce costs to $15 a test. it is very easy to learn.” as possible,” Swalwell said.
saliva-based COVID test that can still ongoing and there are centers Speed is also a key component KAYA17 hopes to receive fed- “My focus is supporting any-
give you results within 15 min- that are still in dire need of testing. of the test. With one KAYA17 eral funding and approval to help thing that can reopen schools as
utes, and it’s a saliva test so we Schools are one such institution “reader” — a briefcase with a full bring its rapid test to the public. quickly as possible and also fa-
don’t have to poke your brains that will still need testing, par- selection of testing equipment — Company officials offered a cilitate domestic and international
out,” said KAYA17 CEO and co- ticularly as schools begin to return officials say 30 tests can be admin- tour of the facility to local U.S. travel so we can get this economy
founder Sulatha Dwarakanath. to in-person learning and young istered in the span of one hour. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) moving,” he added. Q
assessment of Amador Theater, im- plus utility rates, adopting a 10- Councilmember Julie Testa was Pleasanton local customized ordi-
WORKSHOP plementing renovations at Lions year infrastructure and facilities originally the sole supporter of cre- nance that may be in conflict with
Continued from Page 5
Wayside and Delucchi parks, and replacement plan, and develop- ating a local ordinance to decrease the county ordinance.”
designing improvements for Fire ing a planning framework for the waste from plastic forks, knives and Because “StopWaste doesn’t
walls on Stoneridge Drive as well Station No. 2. Stoneridge Shopping Center area. other disposable cutlery in local technically have jurisdiction to
as West Las Positas Boulevard and Others relate to continuing work Housing also is prominent restaurants and retail establish- impose ordinances upon cities,”
Valley Avenue designing lighting on the first phase of the Bernal Park throughout the work plan from the ments. The proposal was also on Fialho said municipalities must
improvements on St. Mary Street Community Garden, updating the Merritt property senior housing the last work plan but Testa said she either opt in or opt out, “regardless
from Peters Avenue to the Railroad city’s water and sewer master plans development, updating the city’s was “horrified” by the proliferation of action taken.”
Parking Lot, conducting a facility (including city connection fees) Housing Element, and monitoring of plastic utensils from restaurant “As a substitute to this item,
related legislation, to restarting the takeout and food delivery during I’d suggest that we come up with
East Pleasanton Specific Plan. the pandemic, and wanted to ad- a different priority that says opt
Regional priorities for the coun- dress the issue sooner. into the county ordinance when it
cil include continued support for “Everything is being given to us becomes available ... and show that
widening to four lanes on Highway in massive amounts of plastic and as a priority A,” Fialho added.
84 between Pigeon Pass and I-680, I think it’s a huge priority,” Testa Ultimately, the council upgraded
completing plans to connect BART said. the item from a C to a B prior-
to Valley Link, and designing a Fialho explained that Alameda ity, and agreed to evaluate the
HIGHLIGHTS permanent reconstruction of West County’s StopWaste program has county ordinance when it becomes
On March 3, 2020 Governor Newsom proclaimed a State Las Positas. been developing a similar county- available. Should the council not
of Emergency due to COVID-19 and subsequently issued At first, a proposal for an ordi- wide ordinance, and recommend- be satisfied with the county or-
Executive Order N-25-20 suspending provisions of the Brown nance to reduce single-use dispos- ed waiting until it becomes avail- dinance, then they will consider
Act allowing meetings via teleconferencing and members of ables and plastics from retail and able some time later this year be- a local ordinance for review and
[OLW\ISPJ[VVIZLY]LHUKVќLYJVTTLU[Z[LSLWOVUPJHSS`VY dining establishments had the sup- fore using city resources to create a consideration.
electronically. The virtual meeting will be broadcast live on port of just one council member, local ordinance. Council members are expected
Channel 29 and streamed at https://www.youtube.com/user/ but it was unanimously boosted to a Fialho said, “It was really a mat- to ratify the final two-year work
TheCityofPleasanton and https://www.tri-valleytv.org B priority after nearly a half hour of ter of whether or not we wanted plan at their meeting on Tuesday
deliberation at the May 4 meeting. to dedicate time and resources to a (May 18), starting 7 p.m. Q
City Council
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
The shooters fled the scene, but of inflicting great bodily injury. If
• Continued from May 4, 2021 – Adopt and waive second HOMICIDE detectives were able to determine convicted, both men would face
reading of Ordinance No. 2214 amending Municipal Continued from Page 6
that their prime suspects were in sentence enhancements based on
Code Chapter 1.22 to add a $1,000 voluntary campaign Security footage showed an Asian Tracy on Saturday. At around 5:45 prior convictions — five including
contribution limit and decrease the existing voluntary man and a Hispanic man walking p.m. that day the Livermore police assault, gun and drug counts for
campaign expenditure limit to $24,000 for a council together in the Motel 6 parking lot tactical team and Tracy Police De- Martinez and three for assaults and
member candidate and to $30,000 for a mayoral candidate at 11:54 p.m. Friday, Det. Brittney partment apprehended Phan and criminal threats for Phan, accord-
*Councilmembers Balch and Narum voted “no” England wrote in a probable cause Martinez and placed them under ing to prosecutors.
• Introduction of the 2023-2031 (6th RHNA Cycle) Housing statement. The detective said she arrest on suspicion of murder, ac- The defendants are scheduled to
Element Update and 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs was able to Phan and Martinez as cording to Goard. enter pleas to the charges in court
Allocation process including the draft public participation plan the two men in the video based The circumstances of what led on June 2.
on knowledge of their appearances up to the shooting remain unclear. A GoFundMe page created to
• Presentation regarding California Beverage Container and previous investigations. “All indications point to this raise money for funeral costs and
Recycling Act, California Refund Value Program, and Buy England alleged the video being a gang-related event. We Molina’s three children had gener-
Back Centers showed Martinez and Phan, both can’t say for sure they knew each ated just over $5,000 in donations,
Economic Vitality Commission armed with guns, reach the stair- other personally. As for what oc- as of noon Wednesday.
case in front of the Motel 6 lobby curred prior, at this point, we do The investigation into the shoot-
Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:30 a.m.
and fire multiple gunshots toward not know,” Goard told the Weekly. ing remains ongoing, and anyone
• Coordinated Business Support Program Molina who was outdoors. The The DA’s office charged Martinez with information on the case can
Livermore man was hit at least one and Phan on Tuesday with first- contact the Livermore PD tip line at
To explore more about Pleasanton, time, with the bullet wound to his degree murder and a special allega- 925-371-4790, Goard said. Callers
visit us at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov back proving fatal. tion of firing a gun with the intent can stay anonymous. Q
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POLICE BULLETIN The situation occurred at about
6 p.m. at the T-intersection of Kirk-
issues, police said. The suspect even-
tually exited the freeway at Sycamore
approached the officer knife-in-hand
at the Sycamore Valley Road-Cami-
caldy Street and Pimlico Drive, right Valley Road and then proceeded to no Ramon intersection. Wilson died
San Ramon woman after where West Las Positas Boule- run away on foot. at a local hospital from his injuries
killed in crash was vard turns into Kirkcaldy. After jumping the Sycamore Val- on March 17.
The driver, who allegedly later ley Road overpass fence, Vargas al- —Ryan J. Degan
longtime PE teacher admitted to ingesting fentanyl be- legedly began running on the out-
A longtime physical education fore getting behind the wheel, hit side of the fence above the freeway • The owner of a Bay Area con-
teacher who lived in San Ramon a parked car while driving on West — I-680 was temporarily shut down struction firm admitted to commit-
died in a three-car crash at the in- Las Positas and then continued on in both directions for the suspect’s ting felony workers’ compensation
tersection of Crow Canyon and Bol- Kirkcaldy but failed to turn either safety, police said. insurance fraud after years of fir-
linger Canyon roads last week when right or left at the Pimlico intersec- Police were able to apprehend the ing employees when they requested
her car was struck by a truck that ARROYO HIGH tion, police said. The car drove on suspect underneath the west side of medical treatment for work-related
police say might have run a red light. Susan Guinee taught PE for students the front yard, then atop a property the Sycamore Valley Road overpass injuries, Santa Clara County pros-
The victim in the May 5 crash was with special needs at Arroyo High line divider wall and struck a house. in Danville after he was struck with ecutors said.
identified by the Contra Costa Coun- School in San Lorenzo. Nobody outside the car was hurt. a Taser deployed by police officers. Man Tat Szeto, 71, of San Ramon,
ty Coroner’s Division as 56-year-old they’re immediate. But also keep The driver, who appeared uninjured, Police alleged the suspect vehicle was also charged with unemploy-
Susan Guinee. She worked in the the Guinee family in your thoughts showed signs of illegal drug use and had false license plates and had been ment insurance tax fraud and money
San Lorenzo Unified School District and prayers beyond the next few was given a field sobriety test, police reported stolen out of San Francisco. laundering.
for more than three decades, most days and weeks. The support they said. A subsequent search of his ve- Vargas is also suspected of being Szeto agreed to a plea deal with
recently teaching adapted and modi- need will be ongoing, and I can’t hicle allegedly revealed illicit items. involved in a recent local burglary the Santa Clara County District At-
fied PE for students with special think of a more worthy cause,” the Joby Ryan Dendy, 37, was placed according to police, who added that torney’s Office, which announced
needs at Arroyo High School. GoFundMe page said. under arrest on suspicion of fel- the man was placed under arrest on the agreement on May 5 after a
“During her 31-year teaching ca- —Ryan J. Degan ony DUI (drugs) and possession suspicion of assault against a peace two-year investigation performed in
reer in San Lorenzo Unified, she of drugs, drug paraphernalia and officer, felony evasion, having an out- coordination with the California De-
In other news
impacted many students. Please weapons (shurikens, or so-called standing warrant out of San Joaquin partment of Insurance and the state’s
keep Ms. Guinee’s family in your • Police arrested 29-year-old “throwing stars”), police said. County and probation violation. Department of Industrial Relations.
thoughts and prayers,” Superinten- Pleasanton resident Ronald Ferrari —Jeremy Walsh Tuesday’s confrontational arrest The agreement requires that Szeto
dent Daryl Camp said. “The San Lo- in connection with a stabbing that took place yards away from the site be placed on five years of formal
renzo Unified School District family took place early Sunday morning • San Ramon police arrested a of the fatal police interaction exactly probation, serve nine months in
is extremely saddened by this loss. at the Sports Page Bar and Grill in man who allegedly rammed his car two months earlier in which Tyrell county jail and make restitution of
Support has been and will continue Mountain View, officials said. into a police vehicle before leading Wilson was shot by Danville officer approximately $250,000. Q
to be available for both students At about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, of- officers on a chase through the city Andrew Hall after the homeless man —Bay City News Service
and staff during this difficult time ficers responded to the 1400 block into Danville and then running on
period.” of Shoreline Boulevard, near the in- the outer side of a freeway over- POLICE REPORT
According to San Ramon police tersection of Plymouth Street, for re- pass fence trying to escape Tuesday
Capt. Cary Goldberg, while the ports of man who had been stabbed. morning. The Pleasanton Police Department made
crash is still under investigation, According to the callers, the sus- Police said they were able to sub- the following information available.
May 6
Assault/battery
it appears that the truck struck pect walked away from the scene, due the suspect — identified as Juan May 9 Q 11:58 a.m. on the 4800 block of
Guinee’s vehicle at approximately and security officers were following Vargas, 28, of Tracy — with a Taser Willow Road
Burglary
12:15 p.m. May 5 after running a him on foot, police said. under the Interstate 680 overpass Drug violation
Q 5:02 a.m. on the 4500 block of
red light while traveling eastbound The victim, a 19-year-old man at Sycamore Valley Road to end the Rosewood Drive Q 12:03 p.m. on the 5200 block of
on Crow Canyon Road. from East Palo Alto, was taken to a situation. Police allege he was driv- Shoplifting Hopyard Road
The lone occupant of her vehicle, local hospital with one stab wound ing a stolen car and is suspected of Q 11:45 a.m. on the 1500 block of Q 1:59 p.m. on the 5500 block of
Guinee had been attempting to turn to his upper body, police said. He is being involved in a recent burglary. Stoneridge Mall Road Johnson Drive
westbound on Crow Canyon Road expected to survive. The incident began just before Q 4:28 p.m. on the 1400 block of Q 4:22 p.m. at St. Mary Street and
Stoneridge Mall Road Pleasanton Avenue
from Bollinger Canyon Road when A police dog, Thor, found the 8 a.m. on Tuesday, when an officer
Theft
she was struck, according to police. knife that was used in the stabbing was making a stop on a vehicle near May 8 Q 3:01 p.m. on the 2300 block of
Police officials added that three and discarded by the suspect. 5000 Crow Canyon Road in San DUI Stoneridge Mall Road
other involved people were either Ferrari was located by police and Ramon, according to police. Q 1:04 a.m. at Hopyard Road and Q 6:21 p.m. on the 2300 block of
transported to the hospital by ambu- detained without incident, officials The driver, later identified as Hansen Drive Stoneridge Mall Road
lance or treated at the scene for non- said. He was arrested and booked Vargas, suddenly struck the police Q 1:14 a.m. on the 4300 block of Q 7:02 p.m., 1000 block of Stoneridge
life-threatening injuries. The driver into the Santa Clara County Jail on cruiser with his vehicle and then Fairlands Drive Mall Road; theft from auto
Q 6:23 p.m. on the 6600 block of Koll Q 7:39 p.m. on the 1300 block of
of the truck has not been identified suspicion of attempted murder. An drove away from the area immedi- Center Parkway Stoneridge Mall Road
publicly. investigation into what led to the ately, police said. Despite sustaining Theft from auto Warrant arrest
The crash caused a closure of the stabbing is ongoing, police said. minor injuries that would later re- Q 8:15 a.m. on the 7800 block of Q 7:46 p.m. on the 5100 block of
oft-traveled intersection for approxi- —Bay City News Service quire treatment at an area hospital, Bernal Avenue Hopyard Road
mately four hours. the officer pursued the suspect as Vandalism
In the wake of Guinee’s death, • A Livermore man was arrested he drove down Crow Canyon Road Q 10:46 a.m. on the 2700 block of May 5
San Ramon resident David Lawrence on suspicion of felony DUI after toward the freeway. Stoneridge Drive Theft
has organized a GoFundMe page to clipping a parked car and then The pursuit continued from Crow Domestic battery Q 10:46 a.m., 5500 block of Sunol
raise money to support her family. crashing his sedan against a house Canyon Road near Shoreline Drive Q 11:15 a.m. on Owens Court Boulevard; shoplifting
More than $74,000 in donations in Pleasanton last Friday evening, onto I-680, where Vargas’ vehicle Q 6:30 p.m. on Segundo Court Q 12:37 p.m., 1400 block of Stoneridge
Mall Road; shoplifting
had been collected as of press time according to police. began having unspecified engine Assault/battery
Q 5:08 p.m. on the 1400 block of
Wednesday. Q 9:17 p.m. on the 4100 block of
Stoneridge Mall Road
The GoFundMe said that Guinee Amberwood Circle
Q 5:31 p.m. on the 2300 block of
is survived by her son Devin and Drug violation Stoneridge Mall Road
Q 10:05 p.m. on the 5500 block of
her live-in mother. The organizer Sunol Boulevard
Q 5:54 p.m. on the 2300 block of
hopes the fundraising page will help Stoneridge Mall Road
provide the family with money for May 7 Q 6:26 p.m. on the 6700 block of
Bernal Avenue
food, rent and funeral expenses dur- Stolen property
Q 10:20 p.m. on the 5400 block of
ing this time. Q 12:27 p.m. at Mohr Avenue and Sunol Boulevard
“Devin and his family have made Santa Rita Road
a massive impact in this commu- Theft May 4
Q 2:22 p.m. on the 3900 block of Old
nity, and they need and deserve Drug violation
Santa Rita Road
help now. Please consider donating Q 4:38 a.m. on the 1700 block of Santa
Domestic battery Rita Road
whatever you can as soon as you
JD LASICA Q 10:05 p.m. on Ramblewood Way
Q 5:58 a.m. on the 6100 block of West
can — the expenses are real and This was the scene on Pimlico Drive after the crash on May 7. Q 10:14 p.m. on Pleasanton Avenue Las Positas Boulevard
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