Daniel Duran, 42, was arrested Tuesday in Willow Glen area of San Jose after an investigation by San Jose police officers following the alleged sexual assault of a real estate agent, according to San Jose police officer Jermaine Thomas.
A real estate agent was conducting an open house in the neighborhood of Curtner Avenue and Canoas Gardens Sunday when Duran sexually assaulted her, Thomas said. The woman attempted to fight him off, according to police, and he ran from the home when another person arrived.
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Pam Ellis Kicks Some Real Estate Butt
I heard Pam Ellis of Diversified Capital mention several months ago that she taught women self-defense and I thought I would write her up on this blog eventually. Well, Daniel Duran finally got me off my butt to do just that.
Pam spoke for about ten minutes today at the Realtors Marketing Association's weekly meeting in San Ramon. The RMA is composed of Realtors, real estate agents and other professionals asociated with the real estate industry in San Ramon, Danville, and Alamo.
Pam came to talk about the necessity of being aware of self-defense, your surroundings and the fact that there are some strange people on planet Earth that don't value the well-being of others. Pam teaches an eight week course on self-defense for women and is creating one for men also. As she talked, she asked Nate Womack to step up to assist.
It was a priceless moment , one of those - "Who me?" moments. The look on Nate's face brought some good laughs into the room. After smacking Nate around a bit (just kidding), Pam demonstrated a few simple techniques to demonstrate that you don't have to have her years of training to protect yourself.
Visit the link above on Daniel Duran to learn more about the classes Pam is offering around the East Bay and the type of people she helps you to stay safe around.
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Sexual Predator Back on the Street
Daniel Duran, a sexual predator and convicted rapist, who was arrested on April 4th for parole violation has made bail and is back on the street. Duran violated his parole by being on the grounds of a local elementary school and was reportedly walking some neighborhoods in the East Bay area representing himself as a local preacher looking for a playmate for his (non-existent) fourteen year old daughter.
Duran was also walking into real estate offices throughout the Bay Area representing himself as an interested buyer. Duran was also reported to have attended many open-houses. Real estate agents, parents and the public at large are advised to be alert.
Pamela Ellis from Diversivied Capital is a local self-defense expert who is activily involved in training women in the arts of self-defense. She teaches a six week course to help women dedfend themselves against bigger and stronger opponents known as W.I.S.E. - Women Intiating Safe Environments.
Since 1980, over 3,550 women have successfully graduated from the W.I.S.E. program; 19 of them have used these skills to save their lives in a life-threatening assault.
TOPICS COVERED:
Assault Prevention & Mind-set
Anxiety Management: Staying calm during an attack
Escapes from: holds, pins, and chokes
Domestic Violence Awareness
Home & Family Security
Counter measures
Pam's background includes: 2nd degree Black Belt - Tae Kwon Do Brown Belt - Judo Close Quarters Combat Training, US ARMY– Assistant Instructor. You can email Pam for information on upcoming classes.
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VMA - April 6
Valley Marketing Association meeting today at Tommy T's in Pleasanton, CA. The association is comprised of Realtors, real estate agents, and other professionals associated with the real estate industry.
Today's meeting went smoothly except for someone spilling the beans abut my birthday and me having to stand on stage while a hundred people sang. If you know who ratted me out, let me know and I'll buy lunch!
As with the RMA meeting yesterday in San Ramon, this group from Pleasanton and Dublin, were much relieved to here that sexual offender, Daniel Duran, is behind bars. The bad news is that his bail is said to be around $6K so he may not be there long.
If you looked at our weekly MLS stats today, you know that the Danville market is heating up more than San Ramon, Dublin and Pleasanton. Studying the stats helps to emphasize that there are major differences in community real estate market trends.
Todays new listings included:
1089 Wesley Court #6, Walnut Creek
7776 Topaz Circle, Dublin
40530 Chapel Way, Freemont
23031 Kingsford Way, Hayward
1599 Oslo Court, Livermore
4348 Central Parkway, Dublin
1356 Downie Point Drive, Brentwood
1636 Holly Circle, Pleasanton
4099 Oak Manor Court, Hayward
7292 Bedford Way, Dublin
7528 Oxford Circle, Dublin
String's Italian Cafe in Livermore, CA is for sale. Located in the Las Positas Center with high traffic exposure on Livermore Avenue and Las Positas. I think Dean Guadani should buy this one.
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RMA - April 5
Realtors Marketing Association - April 5
I managed to skate through the weekly RMA meeting today without having to stand up and have everyone sing happy birthday to me. A big sigh of relief in the room when it was reported that local sex offender Daniel Duran is behind bars.
Easter baskets were everywhere. The question arose about whether or not we have to now call them Spring Baskets. Personally, all of this politcal correctness chaps my cheeks at times. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a military family where we got to move frequently. This resulted in, I believe, less racial, ethnic, religious and local prejudice on my part and that of my siblings. I am not a Christian, a Jew, a Hindu, or a Muslim. Yet, I can support each of them in their traditions and holidays. Enough on this point.
Daniel Duran, the sex offender we have written about before, has been arested for sexually assaulting a real estate agent.
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Pam spoke for about ten minutes today at the Realtors Marketing Association's weekly meeting in San Ramon. The RMA is composed of Realtors, real estate agents and other professionals asociated with the real estate industry in San Ramon, Danville, and Alamo. 
