Archive for May, 2011
by Around Dublin Team on May 31, 2011 | 
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Within the next few weeks, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) will begin the annual controlled burn at the Laboratory’s Site 300 experimental test site in the Altamont Hills southwest of the City of Tracy. The controlled burn will be performed by the Alameda County Fire Department under contract with Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC. The purpose of the controlled burn is to help prevent wildfires from spreading to or from the site. The burn process will involve careful burning along the site fence line and parts of the interior area under controlled conditions.
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by John M. Zukoski on May 31, 2011 | 13 Comments | Topics: Development
Renowned homebuilder Standard Pacific has been working overtime to grade the land and make infrastructure improvements at Sorrento East in Dublin, CA. Sorrento East is the area of land adjacent to the soon-to-be-opened H.W. Kolb Elementary School and is bound by Grafton Street to the west, Lockhart Street to the east, Central Parkway to the south, and Gleason Drive to the north. In addition to being Sorrento East’s master developer, Standard Pacific is in preparations to begin construction for the model homes at the Piazza and Castello communities later this year. Standard Pacific project manager Aaron Ross-Swain anticipates construction to start on the model homes by September 2011. The model homes will be open to the public by January 2012.
According to Ross-Swain, Standard Pacific’s Piazza community will have 102 single family detached homes in six-pack cluster arrangements. The Castello community will have 66 small lot traditional single family detached homes. Standard Pacific has completely revamped the interior floor plans from what had originally been designed to make the space even more open and livable. “We’re excited to build homes here in Dublin because of the good schools, great location, strong infrastructure, and high design standards that have been applied to new development,” said Ross-Swain. “The growth in Dublin, particularly east Dublin, has been phenomenal.” Ross-Swain also noted that new home sales have been brisk in Dublin.
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by Tyler Moxley on May 30, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Opinions
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.
The number of detached homes sold in Dublin, CA decreased by 12 in April 2011. A total of 19 homes sold in April compared to 31 in March. The highest sale price for homes in Dublin was $940,000 on East Sugar Hill Terrace. That home sold at $193 a square foot. The lowest sale price for Dublin homes was $360,000 on Mansfield Avenue. That home sold at $289 a square foot.
The average days on market for Dublin homes was 36 with an average list price of $558,886 at $282 a square foot. The average sale price was $549,461 at $279 a square foot.
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by John M. Zukoski on May 29, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Schools
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONFERENCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Livermore Valley Charter Preparatory (LVCP) High School’s Model United Nations (UN) team has earned the distinct honor and privilege to host its first Novice Workshop and Conference on September 17, 2011 in Livermore, CA. The workshop is designed to introduce freshmen to the experience of a Model UN conference and prepare them for success in future Model UN endeavors. The students will be part of a nurturing environment in which delegates from top schools throughout the area will engage in meaningful debate and a unique learning experience.
Model UN is an academic simulation of the United Nations that aims to educate participants about current events, topics in international relations, diplomacy, and the United Nations agenda. LVCP is the only school in the Tri-Valley to offer a Model UN program for its students. This distinction is one of the reasons that LVCP has attracted high school students from the Livermore and Dublin school districts.
Topics for the Fall 2011 conference include:
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by John M. Zukoski on May 28, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Local Businesses · Restaurants · Things To Do
Around Dublin favorites Bunjo’s Comedy Lounge in Dublin, CA and La Pupusa House in Livermore, CA were recently featured in daily deal offerings by Groupon and the Amazon-backed LivingSocial. Bunjo’s Comedy Lounge, located inside The Willow Tree restaurant and next to Earl Anthony’s Dublin Bowl, sold 157 two-ticket packages at a discount of 55%. Bunjo’s Comedy Lounge spotlights both veteran and up-and-coming comedians whose credits include HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, and more. Some of the folks who purchased their Bunjo’s Comedy Lounge Groupon deals will get to use their discounted tickets at Bunjo’s Comedy Lounge’s 4th Annual Killer Laughs Competition.
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by John M. Zukoski on May 27, 2011 | 3 Comments | Topics: Schools · Sustainability
Do you have a bunch of unused electronics that you want to throw away but don’t want to fill up your trash bin or can’t dispose of them safely? Here is a chance to get rid of your electronic junk and help Dublin’s students at the same time. Valley High School, located at 6901 York Drive in Dublin, CA will be hosting an eWaste fundraiser this Saturday, May 28th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM to raise money for a variety of programs. The programs to be benefited by this fundraiser include Valley High’s after school sports program, tobacco use prevention education, field trips and hikes, student leadership activities, graduation activities, the senior breakfast, the Friday morning breakfast club, and physical education activities.
As a continuation high school, Valley High School provides a lifeline for mostly at-risk students who are in jeopardy of not graduating from high school due to academic, social, or other challenges. Many of Valley High’s students come from difficult home environments that have made classroom learning a challenge. Fundraisers like the May 28th eWaste collection event support programs that help get the lives of these kids back on track, so they can have the same chance to succeed in life as students attending traditional public high schools.
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by Around Dublin Team on May 26, 2011 | 3 Comments | Topics: Local Issues · Opinions · Schools
The Around Dublin Team would like to thank Broker/Owner Anthony Sadigh of East Bay Estates in Danville, CA for sharing his insights on renting in highly rated school districts with the Blog. Anthony is passionate not only about what he does within his company but also in creating win-win situations for every client who buys, sells or invests with East Bay Estates. Anthony has secured many great investment properties for his clients and continues to be their sole property manager of their investments on a continual basis. His many happy clients appreciate his knowledge and ability to forecast what might be a great move in this uncertain industry.
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by John M. Zukoski on May 25, 2011 | 3 Comments | Topics: Local Businesses · Things To Do
Rockin’ Jump, Tri-Valley’s first trampoline park, will soft open on May 27th at 5875 Arnold Road in Dublin, CA. Rockin’ Jump is located behind Sybase and only a few minutes from the I-580 Hacienda Drive exit. The trampoline arenas at Rockin’ Jump have something for everyone. Some highlights include the Rockin’ Splash where kids of all ages can jump from trampolines into a pool of soft foam cubes, Rockin’ Arena for general jumping, Rockin’ Dodge for trampoline dodge ball, Rockin’ Dunk for trampoline basketball, and Rockin’ Robics exercise classes where one hour of trampolining can burn approximately 1,000 calories. Guests who stop by Rockin’ Jump on May 27th will also receive a free “Second Hour” voucher that may be used with the purchase of an hour of jump time at their next visit.
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by John M. Zukoski on May 24, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Development
Braddock & Logan revealed its latest masterpiece in fine living at Positano over this past Mother’s Day weekend with the unveiling of Biella in Dublin, CA. Located in the gently rolling hills of East Dublin, the homes at Positano have been selling exceedingly well over the past few years. Residents driving on Fallon Road may have noticed the slightly darker hue of the hillsides as the land is graded and prepared for future homes in Positano, part of the 3,100 residential units at Fallon Village.
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