john sobrato: damian. : what is it, sir, that inspires you, motivates you, to do your philanthropic work? john: well, we were fortunate to start a real estate business, development business, back in the late '60s, early '70s, long before it was known as silicon valley, so i guess we were in the right place at the right time. and so we really feel, since we have been able to be successful here, that we ought to be--we're obligated to share that success with the other folks in the community that could use a helping hand. damian: no, and i think it's appreciated by all those folks. so you were actually one of the pioneers who helped transition the valley of heart's delight into silicon valley, then? john: yes, not the traffic, but-- damian: [laughing] well, it came with it. we do have some artist's rendition. now this is your latest endeavor. this is a donation to santa clara university. talk about the plans there with the university. john: all right, we're gonna be starting construction in the fall of 2018 on

a 100 million dollar contribution was made by university trustee john sobrato and his wife susan.es will take part in an annual tradition and the san francisco bay. swimmers will plunge into the water for the escape alcatraz swimming event. 1.5 mile course begins at the alcatraz island at and -- and ends at aquatic beach park. a new free outdoor program called lunchtime sessions. every week, local artists and performances from different genres will engage with visitors in the newgarden that has a new state-of-the-art stage and equipment. lunchtime sessions are free and open to the public. you do not need a ticket or reservation to attend. still ahead on abc 7 news, holiday shortage. a south bay tradition is asking for volunteers so santa is not short of helpers this holiday season. how you can help. a live look outside over the weacrcadero.sa liz: restaurant week is back for a second go around. he usually only comes once a year but it happened back in spring and now the fall. more than 160 restaurants are participating. each will offer a prefixed menu for lunch or dinner at a disc

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undergraduates are welcomed, not just researchers, and a $100 million contribution was made by john sobratoto make this happen. happening today, apple will take part in an annual tradition in the san fr the us -- the escape from alcatraz event. it begins at alcatraz island and ends at aquatic beach park. many swimmers participate in this to become one of the alcatraz 100 club, a group of athletes who completed the escape on hundred times. the oakland museum today is launching a free outdoor program called lunchtime sessions. every week, call artists and performances from different genres will engage through storytelling. it will be in the museum newgarden, state-of-the-art stage and equipment. lunchtime sessions are free, open to the public, and you do not need a reservation to enjoy. still ahead on abc 7 mornings, holiday shortage. south bay tradition is asking for volunteers so santa is not short of helpers this holiday season. and here's a live look outside this morning, looking over the bay you can see there it is now6 on this saturday morning. we will check in with lisa when we come ba

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