Friday, May 18, 2012
The tennis duo—and twin brothers—are hoping to compete for gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games this summer.
This article is sponsored by Citi. Twin brothers Bob and Mike Bryan are used to doing everything together and next on their horizon is the hope for a celebratory chest bump at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Men’s Doubles Tennis. The Camarillo natives train together, eat together and have won 11 Grand Slam Men’s Doubles Titles as well as a bronze medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Known as the Bryan Brothers, the 34-year-old twins are known for their trademark celebratory chest bump after their tennis wins and are currently ranked number one in the world in doubles tennis. Off the court, the twins are in a band together named the Bryan Brothers Band. Adding to their list of accomplishments, Bob and Mike are now two of 13 athletes …
Neighbors react to the arrest of Spencer Freeman Smith, the San Ramon resident arrested in connection with Tuesday night's fatal hit and run crash.
The San Ramon man arrested on suspicion of killing Bo Hu in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night lives less than three miles from where it happened. Spencer Freeman Smith, 32, a lawyer in San Francisco, was arrested at his Baker Way home on Thursday night by Dublin police detectives and booked at Santa Rita Jail on charges of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and felony hit-and-run. Smith's home on Baker Way is located 2.7 miles from where Hu was killed at the intersection of Dougherty Road and Fall Creek Way in Dublin. Neighbors said they saw police cars at Smith's home on Thursday night and saw a tow truck take a black Mercedes out of the garage. Parts believed to be from the same type of car were recovered at the accident scene…
And the winner is... Alberto's Cantina
The results are in and Alberto's Cantina won best place to dine on a warm day in this week's Readers' Choice Patch poll in Pleasanton. Alberto's received 36 percent of the votes, beating out Oasis Grille & Lounge and Cafe Main. "One Yelp reviewer said this about Alberto's Cantina: Albertos was referred my my sister in law. Amazing food, service & cocktails! If we lived closer we would eat there every night. YUMMY!" Review the businesses yourself on Pleasanton Patch's Directory page. Or comment on this article. Follow us on Twitter @PleasantonPatch, or on Facebook at Facebook.com/PleasantonPatch. Sign up for the Patch newsletter by going to pleasanton.patch.com/newsletters.
Pismo needs thyroid medication daily. He was last seen on May 8 at Melody Court and Singletree.
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Pleasanton resident Lana Johnson is offering a $1,000 reward for her lost dog, Pismo, who has a thyroid condition and needs medication every day. He is a white and grey Lhasa Apso with a summer cut, wearing a brown leather collar with the name "Pismo Johnson" on it. If you find him, call 925-200-1946. He was last seen around 8 a.m. May 8 at Melody Court and Singletree in Pleasanton. He is very friendly and is not aggressive toward people or other animals. Pismo is an older dog who needs daily attention. Please call if you see him or are able to capture him.
Dublin Police recover a black Mercedes with major damage from a home in San Ramon and arrest San Francisco attorney Spencer Freeman Smith of San Ramon.
San Francisco attorney Spencer Freeman Smith was arrested Thursday night in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist who was visiting Dublin from China. Smith, 32, was booked at Santa Rita Jail on charges of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and felony hit-and-run. While serving a search warrant at Smith's San Ramon home, police found a black Mercedes with damage to the windshield and front end. The car was missing the same parts that were found at the scene of the accident. The black Mercedes was seized as evidence by Dublin Police. From Dublin Police Services press release: On Thursday, May 17, 2012, about 1:00 PM, Dublin Police Investigators and the Traffic Unit identified a subject who recently purchased a black…
Making the most of, rather than just marking, time.
Next week I turn 50. Given that encroaching milestone in the background, three events this week held particularly notable importance for me and emphasized the precious but limited nature of our time here. The first was the annual Bras for the Cause breast cancer fundraiser. This year I was pulling triple duty there. My band plays for the finish line party every year so we get to soak up the zany but deeply touching atmosphere of people who come together to honor and celebrate both victims and survivors. I also led a pre-walk warm-up representing my fitness studio since we’d held a fundraiser for the organization behind the walk – Tri- Valley SOCKs – late last year. Finally, I had planned to mention it here in my column and share some …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Bo Hu, age 57, may have been visiting Dublin from abroad when he was killed.
From Bay City News: A man who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run collision while riding his bicycle in Dublin on Tuesday night has been identified by the Alameda County coroner's bureau as Bo Hu. Hu, 57, was reported down in the roadway near Dougherty and Fall Creek roads around 11:30 p.m., Dublin police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Based on a vehicle part that was found near the collision site, investigators believe Hu was struck by a Mercedes, police said. The car was traveling on Dougherty Road toward San Ramon when it struck Hu on his bicycle, according to police. Hu was visiting the area, possibly from abroad, according to a coroner's technician. The Mercedes may be black and possibly has front-end damage, police …
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Expect traffic delays in the area.
A motorcycle crash on eastbound Interstate 580 in Castro Valley at Palo Verde Road is causing major traffic delays Thursday morning. According to the California Highway Patrol, callers reported that the motorcycle driver was "recklessly" weaving in and out of traffic and splitting lanes before the crash. The highway was shut down for a short period of time but has since reopened. The driver was taken to Eden Medical Center with unknown injuries. No other vehicles were involved.
Chabot Space & Science Center will host events where people can see the celestial sights. This is the last time Venus will pass in front of the Sun until 2117.
Astronomers and volunteers at Chabot Space & Science Center are preparing for expected crowds over the next couple of weeks when three major astronomical events take place, beginning this weekend. On Sunday afternoon, viewers on the West Coast will have a particularly clear view of the Annular Solar Eclipse. This is a rare sight in which the rim of the sun becomes a brilliant ring completely encircling the silhouette of the moon. Chabot will be open past normal closing for a viewing party on the observatory deck from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. with the maximum eclipse at 6:32 p.m. In addition to hands-on solar projects and DIY pin-hole cameras, experienced astronomers will be on deck to guide visitors through safe viewing. Tickets are $5 after 5 p.…
National Police week is May 13-19. Appreciate law enforcement year-round.
I can't tell you how many times I've overheard someone talk negatively about police officers and other law enforcement officials. All too often, I believe, the police are painted as the bad guys, writing tickets and making arrests. But they're also the first people you call when you need help. I bring this up now because May 13-19 is National Police Week. Police Week began in 1962 when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation declaring May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the corresponding week as Police Week. This resonates with me because I grew up with a police officer - my dad. Every night, my mom would kiss him goodbye and tell him to "be careful." I knew he had a dangerous job, but it never really sunk in until the night …
Nomcanh Thol
4:03 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
RIP Mr.Hu. Mr.Smith, I pray that you get a double digit prison term. I feel bad for your wife and kids, as they must live the rest of the lives knowing their father is a low life coward. more ›