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AROUND
PLEASANTON
BY JEB BING
PPIE aims high with
‘Pillars of Pleasanton’
T he Pleasanton Partnerships
in Education (PPIE) Foun-
dation will launch a city-
wide campaign later this month
to generate increased business
support for Pleasanton schools
and school organizations.
Called the “Pillars of Pleasan-
ton” campaign, PPIE, in conjunc-
tion with the Pleasanton Chamber
of Commerce, will publicly recog-
nize and encourage all businesses
that operate in Pleasanton to sup-
port public schools in various
ways.
“Pleasanton’s award-win-
ning schools are a major rea-
son why families and businesses PPIE
move here and stay here,” said The annual Run for Education is a
PPIE’s executive director Steve major fundraiser for PPIE.
McCoy-Thompson. “While our
local economy and housing val- excellent schools bring to our
ues are strong, local businesses community,” said Steve Van Dorn,
are critically important. We want president and CEO. “They are not
to celebrate our contributing only an important reason why
businesses.” families choose to live and work
Many businesses already con- here, but also a major driver
tribute in many ways with finan- for new businesses to locate and
cial support, employees volun- grow in Pleasanton. This is why
teering time, and through in-kind we are happy to support the Pil-
and discount gifts. lars of Pleasanton campaign.”
Moreover, McCoy-Thompson Carrie Varoquiers, vice presi-
pointed out, these businesses also dent, global impact and employee
support organizations such as life at Workday and president of
PPIE, but also parent clubs like the Workday Foundation, agreed.
PTA, PTSA and PFC, and our ath- “As a proud member of the
letic and music boosters groups Pleasanton community, Workday
by donating directly to schools. is a longtime supporter of our
“So, in partnership with the local schools through PPIE,” she
chamber and a group of business, said.
school and community leaders Nichelle Rachal of the Pleasan-
who want to support our schools ton operations of Clorox added,
and students as part of the PPIE “Clorox has supported Pleasanton
Advisory Council, we are launch- schools since we first built our
ing this campaign,” McCoy- R&D facility here in 1973. Since
Thompson said. “We invite busi- then, our employees have been
nesses that operate in Pleasanton very involved in the local schools
to review our Pillars poster and and overall community.”
join up.” “We take pride in helping to
McCoy-Thompson will present build the incredible and thriving
the Pillars campaign to the City town that Pleasanton is today and
Council at its Aug. 20 meeting look forward to continuing to
to inform members about the play an active role in the commu-
program. nity for years to come,” she said.
PPIE also will sponsor the inau- Tim Cabral, chief financial of-
gural “State of the School District” ficer of Veeva Systems in Pleas-
luncheon next Jan. 22 at Double- anton, said his cloud-computing
Tree Hotel, which will feature an company is proud to be a part of
address by PUSD Superintendent
David Haglund and will showcase
the Pleasanton community.
“Supporting our schools and Help Us Clear the Shelters on 8/17
the Pillars program. helping them build for the future
Through its fundraisers and last is important to us, and we look All Adoption Fees Waived or Reduced
April’s Run for Education, PPIE forward to our continued partner-
has donated $711,000 in the last ship and engagement with PPIE,”
school year for key supplemental he added Q
staff, STEAM grants and other Editor’s note: Jeb Bing is editor Clear the Shelters is a nationwide pet adoption campaign
programs. The April run alone emeritus for the Pleasanton Weekly. that matches pets in need with loving new homes.
raised $115,000. His “Around Pleasanton” columns
“The Pleasanton Chamber typically run on the second and
recognizes the value that our fourth Fridays of every month.
Visit our Dublin Adoption Center
About the Cover on Saturday, August 17th
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Pleasanton Weekly • August 9, 2019 • Page 3
Streetwise ASKED AROUND TOWN
In the event of a wildfire, do
you have an evacuation or
emergency plan in place?
Jennifer Diamond-Ducey
Life science sales
We never let the gas in our cars get too
low, so that if we need to escape from
the area quickly, we’re ready to go. I also
make sure we maintain an emergency
food and water supply, as well as flash-
lights and a solar-powered power bank.
Oh, and N95 smoke masks, too.
Leslie Holzman
Retired
Well fortunately, we live close to the free-
way entrance. Since we don’t currently
have any pets or children living with us,
and material things don’t really matter
much to us, I think my husband and I
Stanford pediatricians, now in your neighborhood would just get in the car, get onto the
at LPSR Pediatrics freeway, and drive as far from the fires
as we could.
Access to Excellence.
genpeds.stanfordchildrens.org Kevin Kramer
Dean
This question really hits close to home
because my parents just went through
this a few years ago. We really don’t
have much of a plan, even though we
know we really should.
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Jake Painter
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I kind of don’t, although I know I prob-
ably should. We live out in Tracy, where
there is a lot of grass, so I just don’t feel
that vulnerable. I think a fire would be
extinguished before it got out of control.
I sure hope I’m right.
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Newsfront
DIGEST Amador trying to work ahead
Livermore homicide
A man died after being shot
in a shopping center parking
of expected traffic troubles
lot in Livermore early Wednes-
day morning, marking the city’s
Parking shortage at start of new school year has families, neighbors on edge
second homicide in less than a BY JULIA BAUM entrance. The structure that the during construction, PUSD is part- to get to and from school. This is
W
month. ith the first day of solar panels will be fixed on went nering with several public and a chance for our families and dis-
The victim, identified only as school arriving Mon- up last week, and PUSD spokes- private entities to offer transporta- trict to engage positive environ-
a transient man from Livermore,
day, Pleasanton Unified man Patrick Gannon told the tion alternatives and options. mental stewardship, as we strive
was shot during a dispute with
another transient who like the School District officials have been Weekly that crew members will “Our district office team has put to model ourselves as global citi-
victim was living in the creek finalizing plans to help Amador install the solar panels over the together a variety of eco-friendly zens for our students and future
area near the Walmart and Kohl’s Valley High School students and next two weeks. options for our Amador Valley generations,” he added.
stores, according to Livermore staff get to campus smoothly while Work is expected to finish by High School students to get safely Families doing walk-through
police Sgt. Steve Goard. the parking lot facing Santa Rita mid-October; more than 400 to and from school,” PUSD Super- registration at the school this week
Police say they’ve positive- Road is reconfigured and a new parking spaces will be unavailable intendent David Haglund said in a received a flyer listing ways to get
ly identified their suspect as solar panel structure is installed. until then, which has some Ama- statement. to Amador. Those services and re-
30-year-old Johnathon Michael Construction kicked off several dor families and neighbors an- “We hope this short-term im- sources are also on the PUSD web-
Inocencio, who initially fled the weeks ago with the removal of ticipating unnavigable traffic and pact to student parking will be an site at bit.ly/AVHSTransportOp-
scene in a vehicle but was later
speed bumps and light posts in parking problems on their streets. opportunity to encourage more tions and listed below.
apprehended by the Elk Grove
Police Department. the parking lot, and the school’s To combat congestion around students and families to try dif-
The investigation unfolded old marquee sign by the main the campus and increase safety ferent and more eco-friendly ways See TRAFFIC on Page 9
after Livermore police officers
were dispatched to the 2700
block of Las Positas Road at 4:06
a.m. to respond to a shooting
that just occurred, Goard said.
Pedestrian
Arriving officers found a man
who had been shot multiple killed
times in his upper torso in the
parking lot between Walmart
and Kohl’s. The victim died from
crossing
his injuries at the scene.
“It appears the suspect and
victim were involved in a con-
East Ave.
frontation that led to Johnathon LPD: Woman out of
Inocencio shooting the victim
multiple times in the upper crosswalk when evening
torso,” Goard said. collision occurred
Religion Chat BY JEREMY WALSH
The Tri-Valley’s Interfaith In- A Livermore woman died after
terconnect is hosting its monthly being struck by a vehicle while try-
Religion Chat next Wednesday ing to cross East Avenue on Sunday
(Aug. 14) at the Keeley Center of evening, according to city police.
the St. Charles Borromeo Catho- The pedestrian was identified by
lic Church at 1315 Lomitas Ave.
the Alameda County Coroner’s Bu-
in Livermore.
The event will feature Paul reau as 26-year-old Yaneli Morales.
Thompson giving some Buddhist The fatal incident occurred just
and Christian perspectives and before 8:45 p.m. Sunday along East
Sam Stone speaking as a secular Avenue about 100 feet east of the
physicist; both will be addressing Jensen Street intersection, said Sgt.
the topic, “How does your faith Steve Goard, of the Livermore Police
or congregation address environ- Department.
mental concerns?” The 26-year-
MIKE SEDLAK
The event, including the for- old woman
mal presentation and informal
time for attendees to chat with
Community marks Pleasanton’s 125th attempted to
others from different cultures Thousands flocked to downtown Pleasanton throughout the 125th Anniversary Celebration last Friday. cross to the
and faith, will run from 6:30- The afternoon-into-evening event was highlighted by an extended Concert in the Park featuring high-energy north side of
8:30 p.m. The Religion Chat is rock group Public Eye, a six-tier birthday cake with historic and modern imagery, fun and games (and East Avenue
always free and open to all. informational booths) along Railroad Avenue and Neal Street, and patrons filling restaurants and shops. when she was
Visit the Weekly’s Facebook page to view the full photo album. hit by a ve-
Stay prepared hicle traveling Yaneli Morales
City of Dublin and Alameda westbound in
the No. 2 lane, according to Goard.
County Fire Department officials
are hosting a free personal emer-
gency preparedness training next
Breaking ground at Dublin High She had not used the nearby cross-
walk at East and Jensen that illumi-
Thursday (Aug. 15) from 3-4 Work begins on state-of-the-art STEM building nates when the pedestrian button is
p.m. in the Dublin Civic Center’s pressed, the sergeant said.
Regional Meeting Room. BY JULIA BAUM 2020-21 school year, the new engineering and science build- That stretch of East Avenue is
The session will focus on Dublin High School’s new en- building will provide students an ing will help us maintain the considered notorious for pedestrian
preparing your home for an gineering and science building additional 47,000 square feet of level of excellence in STEM dis- safety concerns by some residents
emergency, making a disaster
broke ground last week at a cer- classroom and lab space equipped ciplines we have become known despite the crosswalk beacon at
response kit, utilizing an evacu-
ation plan and working on a emony on campus marking the with state-of-the-art technology for, while expanding oppor- Jensen.
communications strategy. start of the long-awaited $31.5 to help deepen their STEM learn- tunities for students and staff The young woman died at the
To participate, register via million project. ing experience.
email at ready@dublin.ca.gov. Q Scheduled to open in the “Once completed, our new See DUBLIN HIGH on Page 10 See PEDESTRIAN on Page 9
Pleasanton Weekly • August 9, 2019 • Page 5
NEWSFRONT
Truck fire spreads to power pole
next to fairgrounds
Firefighters’ response impacted by safety concerns due to high-power lines
BY JEREMY WALSH
A pickup truck was destroyed after
catching fire on Rose Avenue right
behind the Alameda County Fair-
grounds race track and golf course in
Pleasanton, with the flames spread-
ing to an adjacent electricity pole
and threatening the high-power lines
above late Sunday afternoon.
The incident unfolded around
4:30 p.m. in the neighborhood on
the long block of Rose Avenue be-
tween Pleasanton Avenue and Fair
Street, according to Dan Moyles,
battalion chief at the Livermore-
JEREMY WALSH
Pleasanton Fire Department.
This pickup truck ignited into flames along Rose Avenue late Sunday
Flames ignited for unknown rea- afternoon, damaging the SUV behind it and the utility pole with high-power
sons in the pickup truck parked at electricity lines in front of it.
the curb next to the ivy-covered wall
that abuts the fairgrounds and across knock down the truck fire at first, Center in San Jose with first- and
the street from a small apartment due to safety concerns from the second-degree burns on his hands,
complex on the 700 block of Rose power lines, until PG&E workers according to Moyles, who said he
Avenue. arrived and secured the scene, ac- did not know the man’s relationship
The fire fully engulfed the truck cording to Moyles. The ivy wall to the truck or the fire. There were
and spread to a midsize SUV parked sustained a small amount of dam- no firefighter injuries, nor others,
behind it, while heat from the flames age. The scene was secured and fire reported during the incident.
charred the power pole, according to controlled by 6 p.m. The cause of the fire remains
Moyles. One man was transported from the under investigation, according to
Firefighters could only partially scene to Santa Clara Valley Medical Moyles. Q
Judge upholds verdict against
Monsanto but reduces damages
Livermore couple’s award down to $86.7M in Roundup cancer case
An Alameda County Superior reduced their damages from $2 bil- for Alva Pilliod and $69.4 million
Court judge has upheld a jury’s lion to $86.7 million. in punitive damages for both, for a
verdict that Monsanto’s Round- In a ruling she first issued on July total award of $86.7 million.
up weedkiller caused cancer in a 25 and revised a day later, Judge Monsanto’s parent company,
Livermore couple but substantially Winifred Smith said the evidence in Bayer AG of Germany, which bought
a trial that concluded on May 13, Monsanto for $63 billion last year,
although it was disputed, supported said in a statement that Smith’s rul-
the jury’s conclusion that Roundup ing is “a step in the right direction”
Experience the growth of the Tri-Valley was a substantial factor in causing but said it still plans to appeal.
in your investment portfolio. non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in Alva
Pilliod, 77, and Alberta Pilliod, 74.
The Pilliods were diagnosed with
non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2011
Smith said the evidence also and 2015.
supported that jury’s finding that They testified during the trial
900 Mirador Tri-Valley Index (MTVX) vs. S&P 500 glyphosate, the herbicide’s active in- that they sprayed Roundup on
800 gredient, could be dangerous while weeds on several properties for
the Pilliods were still using it and three decades and believed it was
700 failed to warn them. safe because the product labels and
Smith wrote that, “There was television advertisements did not
600 clear and convincing evidence that warn of a cancer risk.
Monsanto made efforts to impede, The verdict in May was the third
500 discourage, or distort scientific in- by a Bay Area jury against Monsan-
quiry and the resulting science” to, which faces more than 13,000
400
after it learned of the product’s suits in state and federal courts
300 dangers. around the nation.
The judge said those efforts “were In the first case, a San Francisco
S&P500 MTVX
200 reprehensible and showed a con- Superior Court jury last year award-
scious disregard for public health.” ed former school groundskeeper
100 However, Smith said the ratio Dewayne Johnson of Vallejo $289
between the compensatory and million, later reduced by the trial
0 punitive damages were “excessive” judge to $78 million.
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 and were much higher than the In the second case, a federal jury
constitutional limits set by the U.S. in San Francisco in March granted
For more information on Tri-Valley investment Supreme Court. $80 million to Edwin Hardeman
opportunities, email info@miradorcp.com, Smith said an appropriate total of Santa Rosa. But two weeks ago
call 925-621-1000, or visit www.miradorcp.com is $11.2 million in compensatory the judge in that case reduced the
damages for Alberta Pilliod, $6.1 award to $25.2 million. Q
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
million in compensatory damages —Bay City News Service
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NEWSFRONT
HeadsUp!
Child Development Centers
Firefighters save three kittens
trapped in car engine compartment
• Year-round, full-day program for ages 0-6
‘Cat-astrophe averted’ after successful rescue, ACFD says
• Individualized Montessori curriculum
BY JEREMY WALSH
• International curriculum (Chinese, Spanish) A life-threatening situation for
• Cultivation of thinking skills & personal values three young kittens in Livermore
resolved with a happy ending last
• Bilingual Chinese-English classroom option week when an Alameda Coun-
ty Fire Department crew suc-
cessfully rescued the trio from
being trapped in a car’s engine
compartment.
The rescue began just after noon
on July 31 under a covered parking
spot on the 5700 block of East Av-
enue, according to Aisha Knowles,
spokeswoman for ACFD.
The owner of a white Subaru
arrived to her car to find a note
on the windshield from a neighbor
who reported hearing kitten cries
coming from the car, according to
Knowles. ACFD
“The owner of the vehicle nor Firefighter Myles Cardinell holds tiny
are firefighters aware of how the kitten just freed from a car engine
kittens became trapped, but it is compartment on July 31.
Individualized, self-paced, Montessori curriculum believed the mother of the kittens
Emphasis on personal goal setting and time management chose the location because it was a video to see where one of the kit-
warm and safe,” Knowles told the tens was located, in order to res-
Foreign languages, art, and music included for all students
Weekly. cue it,” Knowles said. “One of the
Cultivation of thinking skills and personal values ACFD’s Engine 8 with Capt. kittens, though easy to hear, was
Year-round, full-day, program for grades 1-8 Cory Rutherglen, engineer Juan difficult to locate without using a
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Knowles said. They developed a successfully remove all three tiny
rescue plan by checking under the kittens from the predicament, assistance, Knowles noted.
hood and underneath the car — they also cared for the babies — The ACFD highlighted the kitty
and using the helpful eye of their with mom cat nearby — until a rescue with photos in a popular
cellphone. Livermore Police Department ani- social media post dubbed “Cat-
“They used a cellphone to record mal control unit arrived to render astrophe averted.” Q
RITA Fencing project complete
RUDNER Security bolstered at three PUSD schools
Three Pleasanton Unified School Elementary and Harvest Park Mid- that voters approved in 2016. It rep-
A Stand-out Stand-up District campuses have fortified on- dle schools in April. resented the first Measure I1 project
site security for the new school year Work wrapped up recently, ac- with visible results for the public
Fri OCT 18 at 8pm with new 8-foot-tall black wrought- cording to PUSD spokesman Patrick to see; other Measure I1-funded
iron fencing that was recently in- Gannon, and the new fences have improvements like the new HVAC
stalled as part of a $922,600 proj- also allowed Fairlands to expand at Pleasanton Middle School and
ect funded by Measure I1 bond their outdoor play areas for students new network cabling and power
revenue. while also keeping them safe. management at Amador Valley High
Crews began erecting new fenc- The fencing project utilized funds School are less prominent. Q
SAN FRANCISCO ing at Fairlands Elementary, Mohr from the facilities bond Measure I1 —Julia Baum
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NEWSFRONT
Grant pays for LPC’s first 100% online certificate program
Offsite learning and better course access ‘a priority’ for college
BY JULIA BAUM currently has over 85 degree and they can, the more students we’ll community colleges and college the grants “improve the online
Las Positas College plans to cre- certificate programs, with four de- be able to serve.” districts a total of $27.5 million education ecosystem.” About one-
ate more opportunities for off- gree options that are fully available The large infusion of cash comes in grants during 2019 for the pur- third of students in the CCC sys-
site learning by using a recent online. from the “Improving Online CTE pose of creating and improving tem now take at least one online
$177,187 state grant to develop its “Not every student can study in Pathways” program, a part of the online career education programs. class.
first completely online certificate a traditional classroom setting,” California Virtual Campus Online Chabot received a grant in the “This holistic approach includes
program and improve course ac- Whalen said. “Disabilities that Education Initiative backed by the amount of $326,000 to develop strengthening traditional college
cess for students routinely facing make it difficult to attend classes California Community Colleges six online career and technical ed- offerings and the opening of Cal-
challenges making it to campus. on campus, lack of transportation, system. ucation certificates, among other bright, the new online college
LPC vice president of academic childcare issues, demands at home LPC and its sister campus goals. that will serve low-wage working
services Kristina Whalen said in and work schedules have tradi- Chabot College in Hayward are Whether working on short- adults who can quickly gain short-
a statement that giving students tionally prevented students from two of 70 colleges throughout the term credentials prized by indus- term credentials,” Ortiz Oakley
more online education options “is enrolling in college. The more state that were awarded grants try professionals or developing said.
a priority for Las Positas.” The opportunities we provide for stu- this year from the Pathways pro- a traditional career path, CCC The grant project at LPC is run-
Livermore community college dents to study when and where gram, which has given California Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley said ning now through June 30, 2020. Q
TRAFFIC Shuttle service: PUSD has also PEDESTRIAN
Continued from Page 5
contracted with Black Tie Trans- Continued from Page 5
portation for shuttle service that
Walking and biking: Students will be offered before and after scene from injuries sustained in the
are encouraged to hit the pave- classes. collision.
ment if they live close or to try Three shuttle stops have been The driver, whose name hasn’t
biking to Amador. Additional bike each added at Pleasanton Mid- been released, is cooperating with
racks have been added to ac- dle School, Harvest Park Middle police, and DUI is not considered a
commodate more riders and are School and St. Augustine Catholic factor in the crash. No citation has
located at several locations at the Church on Bernal Avenue. There been issued thus far related to the
school. is no parking for students at ei- crash, which remains under investi-
There are dedicated pedestrian/ ther school but the church has 70 gation, according to Goard.
bike entrances leading onto cam- parking spaces for use in its lot. In the hours after Morales’ death,
pus that can be viewed on a circu- Shuttle schedules are posted on family and friends posted an on-
lation map posted on the district the district website. line remembrance and launched a
website. Student loading: Carpool- fundraising campaign for memorial
Wheels Bus: The Tri-Valley’s ing is strongly encouraged and service costs through GoFundMe.
Wheels has expanded service by PUSD and the city of Pleasanton “With heavy hearts we ask that you
adding more departure and arrival have designated six zones for stu- please donate money to the Morales
times on its 605 and 611 routes to dent pickup and dropoff at: Black family. Heartbroken with the loss of
accommodate A period students. Avenue, Del Valle Parkway, the JULIA BAUM Yaneli Morales, a sister, daughter,
The extra bus times start Aug. 12 Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center Solar panel structures shown going up in the Amador Valley High School and an amazing individual who was
and will operate until the Santa parking lot, Santa Rita Road next parking lot facing Santa Rita Road, a project expected to cause major loved by many. She was a young
disruptions early in the new school year.
Rita parking lot reopens. to the Aquatic Park, Santa Rita beautiful women who unexpectedly
The first bus will arrive at Ama- Frontage Road, and the student passed. She was on the intersection
dor around 6:40 a.m. and leave parking lot loop and Amador The- A circulation map and loading for school staff. The second level of East Avenue and Jensen, walking
at 4:15 p.m. The transit agency ater lot loop. zones are on PUSD’s website. of the parking garage, remaining across the street, when she was hit
will also honor free rides on both PUSD and the city previously Campus parking: There will backlot and 50 spots in the front by a car. She passed on the scene,”
routes for all Amador student IDs. contemplated a loading location still be some parking on cam- Santa Rita lot will be prioritized the GoFundMe organizer stated.
Students can apply for the city of at Gatetree Circle, but it was re- pus in very limited supply and for regional occupational program The campaign has continuous
Pleasanton’s “AVHS Try Transit moved from consideration after prioritized for use by pre-ap- students and seniors. gains throughout the week, standing
Program,” where they will receive neighbors raised traffic safety proved select groups, according District staff strongly discour- at more than $23,000 as of Wednes-
a free 10-day transit pass that is concerns. to PUSD. age driving to campus and advise day afternoon.
good for any route including the No student parking is allowed About 121 temporary parking using alternative transportation The LPD traffic unit continues to
10R. at the aquatic center parking spaces on the blacktop behind options like those listed above. investigate the fatal collision, Goard
Passes are available while they lot or along Santa Rita Frontage the large gym and the first level of Parking in adjacent neighbor- said, and any witnesses are asked to
last at www.cityofpleasantonca. Road. Flaggers will be onsite help- the parking garage on the back- hoods is still limited to permit call LPD Officer Chris Starr at 371-
gov. ing with traffic flow. side of campus are both reserved parking for residents only. Q 4853. Q
Laugh therapy Niles Canyon Railway presents
Award-winning storytellers Regina
Stoops (right) and Mary Carouba Nostalgic Niles
are bringing their “Better than
Therapy” tour to the Bothwell Arts
Center at 7:30 p.m. next Saturday A weekend to
(Aug. 17), so the audience can step back in time
laugh at their problems and forget in and around
their own. Pleasanton resident
Stoops talks about life as a gay, historic Niles
Catholic, Democratic, suburban August 9-11, 2019
soccer mom who also happens to
be a special needs parent and MS
warrior, while Carouba’s topics Steam train rides Saturday & Sunday
range from the adult entertainment
industry to a near-death experience Purchase tickets at the Sunol Depot or Fremont/Niles Station located
to losing her home in a wildfire. at 37029 Mission Blvd. Added option $10.00 wristband for
“Think humor with a heart,” bus ride and all day museum matinee movie pass or just
Stoops said. Tickets are $20. enjoy the model railroad museum, shops and dine.
Call 373-6800 or visit lvpac.org.
Bothwell Arts Center is located at Regular train schedule and details at NCRY.org
2466 Eighth St. in Livermore. or Facebook. Information (510) 996-8420
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Pleasanton Weekly • August 9, 2019 • Page 9
NEWSFRONT
‘Tri-Valley Youth View’
First episode of student program airing on TV30
BY SAMANTHA LAUREY “TV30 is the only place in the Tri-Valley professionals extend to
Tri-Valley residents can tune greater Bay Area that students can be interviewed and interact with
in to their public access station gain this type of hands on experi- the students.”
as student television crews from ence in an actual broadcast envi- The current one-hour episode
TV30’s annual summer camp have ronment and see their program will show all the work that the first
debuted their one-hour episode, broadcast on television,” Melissa group of students did throughout
“Tri-Valley Youth View.” Tench-Stevens, executive director the program.
The TV30 camp allows mid- of Tri-Valley Community Televi- Featured guests include Tim
dle and high school students to sion, said in a statement. Sbranti, Dublin High School athlet-
experience hands-on television “Students have the rare oppor- ic director and Chabot-Las Positas
broadcasting in a local studio. For tunity to interact with profession- Community College District trust-
TV30
11 years, this summer camp has als who share their time to be ee; Dr. Rishi Sawhney, oncologist
TV30 summer campers Evan Black and Myles Richert interview Melanie Sadek,
been offering two separate ses- interviewed,” Tench-Stevens said. at Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare; executive director of Valley Humane Society, for an episode of “Tri-Valley Youth
sions during each summer, where “In the last 10 years students have Melanie Sadek, executive director View.”
11 students in each session can kept in touch with us and due to of Valley Humane Society; Paul
participate in the five-day camp their TVCTV experience, have de- Spence, city of Livermore com- at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham. at tv30.org and will be broadcast-
and work to produce an episode cided to make media their career. munity development director; and The episode is available to watch ing on Comcast TV30 and AT&T
of “Tri-Valley Youth View.” We truly appreciate the time that Catherine Cheda, general manager anytime until the end of September U-Verse. Q
DUBLIN HIGH total of 16 classrooms.
Five engineering rooms, a
classrooms plus break-out space.
Four more flexible science class-
School District administrators at-
tended the Aug. 1 groundbreak-
“Dublin residents have shown
their willingness to invest in their
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weight room, maintenance room rooms, three flexible science labs ing ceremony, which also included schools,” Board President Amy
to succeed,” said Dave Marken, and shop space will be on the and break-out space will make up representatives from the Dublin Miller said. “The Dublin High
DUSD superintendent. ground level while the second the final level. Teachers Association and DHS As- School engineering and science
The planned structure will be floor will have a multi-use HUB Principal Maureen Byrne, Dub- sociated Student Body. building is one of the investments
comprised of three levels with a space, three flexible science lin High staff and Dublin Unified “Our students, staff, athletes, they have made and one I believe
and coaches deserve world-class will deliver an exceptional return
facilities that will allow them to on investment for students, staff,
push their limits and maximize and the community.”
their potential,” Byrne said. “We Construction is scheduled to
are thrilled to be able to train our end by the start of the 2020-21
athletes in a way that improves school year. Portables will be re-
strength and performance while moved from campus once the sci-
reducing injuries and to expand ence and engineering building is
our ability to support the growing finished and the first phase of the
interest in STEM education.” future new high school is open in
The project reached a critical about three years.
milestone in late June when the Parking and drop-off and load-
DUSD Board of Trustees unani- ing zones in the school parking
mously awarded a construction lot on Brighton Avenue will be
contract to Petaluma-based Mid- impacted during construction.
state Construction Corp. Con- About 60 parking spots near the
DUSD struction is funded with $30.5 construction zone will be out-of-
Computer rendering of Dublin High School’s planned new engineering and science building that recently broke million from Measure E and $1 use, leaving around 255 spaces for
ground on construction. The building is expected to be completed by fall 2022. million from Measure C. vehicles. Q
Feeding the Hungry of the Tri-Valley
Image courtesy of Darcy Kent Vineyards
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Welcoming back jazz pianist
Get tickets on line at Contemporary jazz pianist Keiko Matsui is bringing what Jazz
Review called her “wonderful amalgam of exotic melodies,
www.donate.openheartkitchen.org/2019fundraiser luscious harmonies and global rhythms” to Livermore for the
seventh time when she appears at the Bankhead Theater at 8
p.m. next Friday (Aug. 16), as part of the tour for her new album,
“Echo.” Tickets range from $20 (for students and active military)
Generously sponsored by to $65. Call 373-6800, visit lvpac.org, or go to the box office,
2400 First St., Livermore.
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Pleasanton Weekly • August 9, 2019 • Page 11OPINION
LETTERS wish that Pleasanton remove itself
from Zone 7 Water District, which
is exploiting Tri-Valley residents with
Evelyn Bankhead, who has since
passed away. She loved the arts. I
went to many concerts at Livermore
brings some of the best talent to
Livermore.
Many things have been said at
The downtown should bring the
community together. The people of
Livermore should not be torn apart
125 years of Pleasanton a bloated bureaucracy, over-priced High School. It was the only place council meetings that are misleading. by this.
water and with zero innovation and in Livermore with an auditorium. Referendums and initiatives are tear- —Nancy Bankhead
Dear editor, improvement. Now we have a wonderful place: the ing us apart. Some council members,
On the 125th anniversary, I wish I wish Pleasanton to attract more Bankhead Theater. Bankhead (LVPAC, Livermore Valley
Eswatini
that Pleasanton be there for the next startup innovative companies and I have been to many City Council Performing Arts Center) board mem-
1,250 years. I hope it maintains continue to improve its school meetings over the last two years. At bers and community members have It is wonderful to hear about the
its unique living style, its medium- districts. the last two meetings, I was very put the Bankhead in the middle of a children’s farm in Eswatini. It’s in-
level urban setting with lots of open —Naveed A Khan upset about what was said about the political fight! That is not right. comprehensible how God in his
spaces and downtown with a rural leadership of the Bankhead. It was The Bankhead is not a place for goodness and omnipotence allows
Americana character. horrible! The Bankhead is one of the politics; it is a place for the arts. such terrible suffering to exist. I am
Torn apart
I hope that our City Council and best things that ever happened to I, for one decided, I do not want grateful for those working in this
mayor have the wisdom to not rush My name is Nancy Bankhead and Livermore. to be a part of this. As of July 25, I life to alleviate this misery and im-
into development for the sake of it my family gave the money for the Scott Kenison, the day-to-day resigned from the board of directors prove the circumstances of innocent
and not be pressured by Sacramento naming rights to the Bankhead The- manager, works very hard to get of LVPAC, operators of the Bankhead children.
to add many more housing units. I ater. It was a gift to my mother, great shows into the building. He Theater. —Eileen Armstrong
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Four-part series dedicated to sharing helpful information
BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Emerson, a retired health educator, who
By the time we are 85 years old, one-third teach the Saturday classes, developed the
of us will have dementia. curriculum for the dementia course, which
Hope Hospice states this on its “Dementia is offered from 1-2:30 p.m. the fourth Mon-
Fact Sheet,” also noting that dementia is not day of the month.
a normal part of aging, and that there are The four-part series is mostly attended
more than 100 underlying conditions that by family members — spouses and adult
cause it. children — whose loved ones are living with
Hope, which runs a 14-part family care dementia, Smith said. People can start any
giver education series the second Saturday of time and can repeat classes.
each month, also has a specialized four-part “The information is valuable and big — it
course that focuses on dementia. can be overwhelming to learn all at once,”
“A few years ago, we realized that our Smith said. “Also the disease is always
largest class was for dementia, and there was progressing, a person’s situation is always
a huge need,” dementia care specialist Jill changing.”
Smith said. Even when someone lives in a facility, she
Smith, a registered nurse, and Debbie noted, family members remain caregivers.
“Even if a loved one is across the country,
they are still participating in their levels of
Volunteer to visit care,” she said. “If they are in a facility, the
Hope Hospice and Home Health is always family is the one who buys fresh clothes and
looking for volunteers to visit people talks to other family members, giving up-
living with dementia. They are trained dates on mom, advocating with physicians
to find ways to connect with them for — the list goes on and on.”
enjoyable visits. For more information, visit “A smaller number are caring for their
hopehospice.com or call 829-8770.
See HOPE CLASSES on Page 14 GETTY IMAGES
Pleasanton Weekly • August 9, 2019 • Page 13Five Pleasanton residents remember their part in moon landing
BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI presentation to Stoneridge Creek residents
A personal collection of photos and mem- on his part in the endeavor.
orabilia from the 1969 Apollo 11 moon • Mac Smith designed the parachute that
landing was on display at Stoneridge Creek safely slowed the module upon its return to
recently as five of its residents remembered Earth.
their parts behind the scenes of the historic • Han Moi was involved in the thermal
event. analysis of the Lunar Lander and his infor-
From conducting thermal analysis of the mation is still sealed as confidential.
lunar landing before the launch to designing • Richard and Caye Johnson were involved
the parachute that safely slowed the return of in the lab research in the Quarantine Facility CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
the module back to earth, these Stoneridge at NASA/Johnson Spacecraft Center. Left: Stoneridge Creek resident Mac Smith
Creek residents were a part of history in the The five residents involved in the Apollo designed the parachutes that brought the
making. 11 program organized the display to cel- Command Module back to Earth. Above: A
• Stanley Sun was involved in the pro- ebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon display of memorabilia from the Apollo 11
gram when as a graduate student he helped landing and share their personal perspective moon landing 50 years ago was put together by
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
do research for the program. He made a with their Stoneridge Creek neighbors. Q five Stoneridge Creek residents who worked on
it behind the scenes.
patients with dementia communicate. of symptoms that occur and characterize always has a purpose,” she noted.
HOPE CLASSES “Their world is quite different from ours a condition. The fact sheet also states that She gave an example: Perhaps a daughter
Continued from Page 13
but the world is still alive and, for them, “dementia” is an umbrella term for diseases may inform an elderly father that she is
family member 24/7, and we have individu- real,” Smith explained. that affect cognitive abilities and behavioral going to take a shower. If he doesn’t remem-
als whose loved one is still independent but “Dementias are progressive,” she contin- functioning. ber that, he may look all over the house for
they want to become prepared,” she added. ued. “Oftentimes a person is not diagnosed Another fact listed is that 60% of dementia her, then outside in the yard, and finally go
“Family members may be at varying stages in early stages. We might struggle with some patients will wander from their homes and searching down the street.
of the progression of this disease or maybe words or to remember things, but it is not get lost. Smith emphasized that although The classes are held at Hope Hospice
they are at the beginning, trying to under- apparent if it is related to a disease of the these patients get lost, they are found. and Home Health headquarters in Dublin.
stand the diagnosis,” she said. “Or some are brain or is just normal aging of the brain.” “It is at the middle stage of the dementia, Sessions are free, but donations to Hope
in the thick of it. It is very hard to provide If the person does not continue to decline, at a time when their families are watching Hospice are always appreciated. Classes are
care for people in the middle stage.” it is a mild cognitive impairment. out for them,” she said. limited to 30 participants so registration is
The classes include understanding how Dementia is a syndrome, meaning a group “Another thing about wandering is it required. Q
2017
Page 14 • August 9, 2019 • Pleasanton WeeklyJoining forces to
recognize Elder Abuse
Awareness Month in
Alameda County in June
Social Services combats ‘silent epidemic’ of elder financial abuse were (from left) Alicia
Morales, director of
BY RYAN J. DEGAN according to Vanessa Baker, program manager the Division of Aging
Elder abuse can take a variety of forms, for the county’s Adult Protective Services. and Adult Protection;
including physical, psychological, emotional The crime can take many forms, but officials Cheryl Poncini, deputy
and neglect, but the Alameda County Social said common scenarios can include: a senior district attorney; County
Services Agency has been working to shine being tricked into paying cash for unneces- Supervisor Wilma
a spotlight on what officials call one of the sary work on their home, being encouraged to Chan; and Sabrina
Farrell, assistant district
most under-reported, fastest growing crimes in donate to a fictitious charity, a caretaker using
attorney.
America — elder financial abuse. victim’s finances for their own needs or a victim
This past year alone, the agency received signing over important documents — such
approximately 6,000 reports of elder abuse in as power of attorney or property transfers —
Alameda County, of these reports more than without comprehending the transaction.
70% were financial in nature. And according to “The most important thing to do is call Adult
Randy Morris, assistant agency director for the Protective Services,” Baker said when asked
Adult and Aging Services Department, these what someone can do if they suspect a case of
figures likely only represent a fraction of actual elder abuse. “We have an intake staffing unit ACSSA
cases that are occurring. of individuals who can talk with any caller,
“The growing statistic that should concern all whether it is just to inquire or to actually make To help combat abuse and let victims know of elder abuse,” Baker said of the campaign.
of us is the number of seniors who are swelling a report of abuse. They are a resource in terms that there are resources available that can help, “We wanted to drive home that not only is
the homeless ranks. In most instances seniors of providing support and also referring out.” the agency this summer relaunched its public financial abuse a silent epidemic and may be
find themselves homeless because they have “For example, if someone calls and they service announcement “Don’t Worry Mom,” to happening within your own family, but that
fallen victim to financial exploitation or prop- are just inquiring — ‘I don’t know if there is play on airways during Elder Abuse Awareness there are resources available to help individu-
erty theft,” he said in a statement. actual abuse, what are some questions I can Month. als, whether they are being abused themselves
Morris added that these abuses do not have ask?’ — the intake workers can give guidance,” “Don’t Worry Mom” highlights key facts and or they know someone who is being abused.”
to result in this tragic end and that resources she said, adding that “even if there is no true signs that can help individuals identify elder People interested in obtaining more infor-
are available to help victims: “We offer services indication, our office will always take a report abuse and perpetual perpetrators — the com- mation or who wish to report adult or elder
to victims who have been financially exploited, of any suspected case ... because that is our job, mercial also highlights the fact the majority of abuse are encouraged to call 24 hours a day:
and in many cases we (are) able to intervene to investigate.” elder abuse is perpetrated by family members 510-577-3500 or toll free at 866-225-5277
before their savings are wiped out. That is why Baker went on to say the “silent epidemic” — as well as resources for where victims can (866-CALL-APS). Trained callers are available
it is so important to report abuse when it is first of elder financial abuse is worsened by the fact receive help. to take anonymous reports, give referrals to
suspected.” that so few cases get reported, citing that only “Beginning in 2015 we embarked on a proj- helpful resources or just answer questions.
Identifying elder financial abuse is one of one in 14 actual instances of elder abuse are ect ... to look at a way to reach a larger popula- Residents can also learn more online at www.
the most important steps in combating it, reported to authorities. tion to bring awareness to the silent epidemic alamedasocialservices.org. Q
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