Archive for 2010
by Tyler Moxley on December 17, 2010 | 
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If you are looking at different neighborhoods in Dublin, CA, please visit our Dublin Ranch Neighborhoods page. This page features information on schools, parks, floor plans, and an interactive neighborhood map of Dublin Ranch.
Dublin Detached Homes
The number of detached homes sold in Dublin, CA decreased in November 2010. A total of 19 homes in November compared to 27 in October. The highest sale price for a Dublin detached home was $1,210,000 on Kingsmill Terrace. That home sold at $228 a square foot. The lowest sale price for Dublin homes was $323,809 on Deervale Road. That home sold at $222 a square foot. The number of Dublin homes for sale at the end of November is 84.
The average days on market for Dublin homes was 21 with an average list price of $728,067 at $265 a square foot. The average sale price was $719,931 at $260 a square foot.
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by Around Dublin Team on December 16, 2010 | 10 Comments | Topics: Announcements · Development · Local Businesses
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), is a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Dublin, CA at Amador Plaza in the fall of 2011. REI will be tearing down the half-finished structure behind Circuit City and constructing a new building there. Located at the intersection of I-680 and Amador Plaza Road, the one-story, nearly 24,000 square-foot store will provide the top brands of gear and apparel for camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling, snow sports, and travel. REI Dublin will offer a bike shop for quick assemblies and repairs, and a seasonal gear rental department for customers to test out new outdoor activities.
“REI has been honored to outfit outdoor enthusiasts in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1975 through our store in Berkeley,” said Tim Spangler, REI’s vice president of Retail. “The Dublin store will provide us the opportunity to bring our friendly expertise and quality outdoor products closer to the more than 42,500 active REI members that live within 15 miles of the new location.”
The company currently serves nearly 417,000 active members through 10 stores in the San Francisco Bay Area. REI operates 114 retail stores nationwide and two online stores – REI.com and REI-Outlet.com – in addition to manufacturing its own award-winning REI brand and Novara bike products.
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by John M. Zukoski on December 16, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: City Hall · Opinions
The Dublin City Council recently gave its blessing to hand out $120K to various non-profits as part of the 2011-2012 Dublin community grant program. While the amount of $120K seems incredibly generous, given the City had to make drastic cuts in services that impact all residents and businesses in response to its much publicized budget challenges, the 2010-2011 earmark is only two-thirds of the average annual amount that Dublin donated to non-profits over the past four years when the City of Dublin gave away $777,498. The recipients of these funds included many groups that provide educational resources and assistance for low-income seniors and families.
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by John M. Zukoski on December 15, 2010 | 7 Comments | Topics: Local Businesses · Opinions
Rumors have surfaced that coffee behemoth Starbucks is considering making a bid for smaller Emeryville-based Peet’s Coffee. The two coffee companies have had a long and intertwined history, with Starbucks’ buying coffee beans from Peet’s for its very first shop in Seattle back in 1971. In addition, one of Starbucks’ original founders sold his shares in the company to Howard Schultz and then purchased four Peet’s stores in the Bay Area after the sale.
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by John M. Zukoski on December 14, 2010 | 1 Comment | Topics: City Hall · Parks · Things To Do
The City of Dublin offers scores of recreational activities, educational classes, and sport leagues for Tri-Valley residents. While most of the activities are for children, plenty of opportunities remain for adults. The fees charged for attendance vary amongst the course and activity offerings, but they are all very reasonable and discounted for Dublin residents.
The City of Dublin will provide children the chance to learn and play sports, develop their artistic skills, satisfy their special interest learning curiosities, and spend quality time with their parents. Some of the unique offerings include:
- Twist & Shout with Your Tot – The curriculum is designed to encourage creativity and imagination as parents and kids twist and shout together to some of the most popular children preschool songs. The first session starts on February 4, 2011.
- The Amazing World of Light and Color – This exciting experiment-based class is designed to raise your young child’s curiosity about light and the colors around them. The first session starts on May 6, 2011.
- Better Concentration through Board Breaking – This unique class develops a child’s focus and concentration through drills used in martial arts. The first session starts on January 10, 2011.
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by John M. Zukoski on December 13, 2010 | 39 Comments | Topics: Development
The Dublin City Council recently approved a formal study to determine if annexing the 1,450-acre Doolan Canyon area will make good financial sense for the City of Dublin. The annexation request was submitted by developer Pacific Union as part of its vision to built a 1,990-home active lifestyle senior community that will rival the popular Rossmoor community in Walnut Creek. Of the 1,450 acres under consideration, Pacific Union proposes to keep roughly 900 acres as open space, with the remaining 550 acres dedicated to homes and possibly other features such as shops and parks.
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by John M. Zukoski on December 11, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Local Businesses · Things To Do
Bunjo’s Comedy Lounge will be offering guests a chance to celebrate Festivus on December 23rd. Bunjo’s version will feature four or five of the best comedians in the Bay Area for a jam packed 90-minute show. Before and during the show, Bunjo’s will have a variety of Festivus activities such as picture with the Festivus Pole, Airing of the Grievances, Stupid Human Tricks, the Re-Gifting Table, and more. The pre-Festivus activities at Bunjo’s will start at 6PM; the comedy show will start at 7:30PM.
Festivus is an annual holiday invented by Readers Digest writer and editor Dan O’Keefe. It was introduced to popular culture by O’Keefe’s son Daniel, a scriptwriter for the TV show Seinfeld, on December 18, 1997, in the episode “The Strike” from Season 9. The holiday is celebrated each year on December 23rd, but many people celebrate it at other times, often to avoid the Christmas rush.
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by Around Dublin Team on December 10, 2010 | 1 Comment | Topics: Announcements · Local Businesses · Local Issues
Officers from the Dublin Police Services Crime Prevention Unit along with Deputies from the Community Orientated Policing & Problem Solving Unit of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office conducted an Alcohol Decoy Buy Operation in the City of Dublin this Fall. During the operation, an 18-year-old male decoy attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages at 17 Dublin retail locations throughout the city. The retail establishments were randomly chosen prior to the start of the operation.
Of the seventeen establishments visited, four sold an alcoholic beverage to the underage decoy. The four establishments that sold to the minor decoy were Taxi’s Hamburgers at 4930 Dublin Boulevard, Video Wine Only at 7373 Village Parkway, Dublin Shell Gas Station at 11989 Dublin Boulevard, and Taqueria Azteca at 7155 Amador Plaza Road. The offending clerk at each establishment was issued a citation for a violation of Business and Professions code section 25658(a), sale of alcohol to a minor. During the operation, Dublin Police Services discovered the Taqueria Azteca was selling beer and wine without a current state liquor license. The taqueria has since stopping selling alcohol and removed its inventory of beers and wine.
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by John M. Zukoski on December 9, 2010 | 4 Comments | Topics: Development · Local Businesses
Much has been made about the developments at Dublin’s busiest intersection on the corner of Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road with the installation of the new Eternal Ribbon and the construction of the new Nissan dealership by the Ken Harvey automotive group. Ken Harvey’s Dublin Nissan is currently located a few blocks away on Scarlett Court. Dublin Nissan will move into the new building being constructed next to Ken Harvey’s Dublin Honda, and Ken Harvey will begin selling Mazdas at Dublin Nissan’s current facility. The new Mazda dealership will be eligible to receive a 0.5% sales tax credit for the facility enhancements under Dublin’s Sales Tax Reimbursement Program.
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