Thursday, MAY 6, 2021 VOLUME LVIII, NUMBER 18 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Legislation Council Allows Stein To Preserve Tesla Park To Remain on the Moves Ahead Planning Commission By Larry Altman By Aly Brown April 20. Stein will also attend a REGIONAL — The latest LIVERMORE — At a spe- cial council meeting held on two-day webinar training on legislative attempt to preserve equity and inclusion. The re- the 3,100-acre Tesla Park site Monday this week, council- members voted 4-1 to keep quirements went hand in hand near Livermore from use as with an official warning that an off-road vehicle park has Commissioner John Stein on the planning commission with offensive words will not be moved forward in the Califor- tolerated in the future. nia Assembly. certain conditions, following his comments at a recent The council decision fol- Lawmakers on the As- lowed an April 20 planning sembly’s Water, Parks and public meeting. With Councilmember commission meeting, during Wildlife committee voted 11-4 which time Stein used the April 26 to send Democratic Robert Carling opposed, the council decided to retain word “ghetto” — among Assemblywoman Rebecca Three-year-old Norah points out her favorite painting while touring the Harrington other language — to express Bauer-Kahan’s bill to protect Stein, while requiring that he Gallery at Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton on Saturday. The Firehouse Arts meet with the Human Services concerns about the Eden the land from motorized ve- Housing project passed by hicles, AB1512, to the body’s Center recently reopened to the public May 1. (Photo - Stephanie Mollenhauer) staff to visit the city’s afford- able housing developments. the commission 4-1. Stein had Appropriations Committee. said, “I really don’t want to The vote with all Demo- The purpose of the tour, as proposed by Councilmember see the downtown become a crats voting for the bill and all Two Arrested in Connection to the ghetto of affordable housing, Republicans against followed Gina Bonanno, is to help Stein better understand how and I support inclusionary testimony from representa- housing both on a macro and tives of Sierra Club California, Killing of Bay Area Rapper Lil Yase the low-income complexes serve residents in Livermore micro scale … (but) it should the East Bay Regional Park By Larry Altman scene, it remained unclear order to examine the child’s — unlike notorious housing be distributed throughout the District (EBRPD), and the whether Williams or Butler DNA, which came back posi- DUBLIN — A man and wom- projects like Cabrini-Green, city.” California Off Road Vehicle pulled the trigger. tive for what was found on the Association (CORVA). an allegedly linked through which Stein had referenced (See COMMISSION, page 6) their daughter’s DNA to the Williams and Butler remain shell casing. “Tesla Park’s rugged ter- That evidence, Schmidt rain provides an unusual said, pushed detectives “over crossroad for a wide range “If there’s anybody that knows something the finish line in order to get of sensitive species who rely (arrest) warrants.” City to Provide Free on this protective habitat as they haven’t brought forward, we ask them How the child’s DNA got a wildlife corridor,” EBRPD to please contact the Dublin police.” onto the shell casing is any- Locks for Gun Owners Board President Dee Rosario one’s guess. The toddler pos- told the committee. “The beau- By Ruth Roberts important one.” sibly could have put it in her The program is an exten- tiful biodiversity of this land the suspects in the homicide, mouth or touched it before it DUBLIN — The police de- implores us to save it to honor killing of Bay Area rapper partment is now offering free sion of Dublin’s new gun Lil Yase in Dublin were ar- Schmidt said. was put in the gun, police said. safety regulations, which the the heritage of the Native “If there’s anybody that trigger locks to all local own- American Yokuts and Ohlone/ rested last week in connection ers of firearms. city council unanimously with the crime. They were later knows something they haven’t adopted in December. The Costanoan peoples who lived brought forward, we ask them The city rolled out the on and cared for their families released without charges. free trigger-lock program in ordinance requires all local Although the Dublin Police to please contact the Dublin gun owners to store their fire- (See TESLA, page 10) police,” Schmidt said. early April; to date, the police Department (DPD) announced department has given away arms in a locked container or the arrests of Jovante Deshawn Before he died at Eden to secure them with a trigger Medical Center in Castro Val- 35 gun locks. The locks were Laura Mercier Williams and Angel Darling paid for with city funds and lock. The provision aims to Butler on April 27, prosecu- ley following the shooting, prevent the unintentional or Antonyyo made a “dying dec- a donation from the National Resigning from tors declined to immediately Shooting Sports Foundation’s intentional injury and death file charges within 48 hours laration" and provided police of minors, while helping to with information to lead them Project Child Safe. as required by law. “It's been very success- stop gun suicides and deter The Tri-Valley “The DA decided they to suspects. firearm theft. “He did not give us these ful so far,” said Sgt. Nate Conservancy wanted us to continue to in- Schmidt, public information The ordinance piggybacks vestigate and find some more names, but he pointed us in the on the state’s current laws that right direction,” Schmidt said. officer for the Dublin Police By Larry Altman evidence and not to charge at Department. “We bought require gun owners to secure this time,” Dublin police Capt. Social-media posts and their weapons if they live in a REGIONAL — After spend- cell phone records also led to about 200 to start and will Nate Schmidt said. “We still keep moving forward with household with small children ing nearly two decades at have some things to look into, Williams and Butler, who live Rapper Lil Yase or someone with a criminal the Tri-Valley Conservancy in an apartment complex near the program. I think it is an so hopefully we will find that (See GUN LOCKS, page 6) (TVC), including the last next piece of evidence that will where the shooting occurred in The daughter, who was not be- 10 as its executive director, put us over the finish line.” the 5100 block of Iron Horse lieved to be at the crime scene, Laura Mercier has announced Jovante Deshaun Williams Parkway. was placed with a relative. she is leaving her position on and Angel Darling Butler, both “Our two suspects have a Alameda County Superior Dr. Moss Urges Vaccinations June 30. She plans to seek 28, were linked to the Nov. 28 child in common, and they live Court records show Williams By Ron McNicoll enced blood clots. The number new adventures closer to fam- killing of 26-year-old Alex- together,” Schmidt said. “We was sentenced to six years in is tiny when considering the ily and friends in Wisconsin. also know that Angel Butler prison in 2014 following a res- REGIONAL — Dr. Nicholas ander Mark Antonyyo Jr. (Lil Moss, Alameda County health number of J&J shots admin- Yase) after tests of each of their knew the victim and was in idential burglary conviction. istered throughout the U.S., some type of relationship with Lil Yase's life ended as his officer, told participants at a DNAs matched genetic mate- Tri-Valley Chamber of Com- he said. rial found on a shell casing at him, either in the present or fame and body of work were Looking ahead to days of past. That’s all we know. The growing. He had planned to merce webinar on April 23 the crime scene, Schmidt said. that people who do not get fewer restrictions on group be- Schmidt said police had victim came out to see Angel move to Los Angeles to ex- havior, Moss talked about Gov. Butler on that night, and that's pand his career. vaccinated against COVID reason to arrest them and viruses will get the virus. Gavin Newsom’s planned road take the case to the District when the crime went down.” A resident of the Sunnydale map to drop the state’s “Blue- Attorney instead of doing the What transpired to lead Projects in San Francisco, The vaccines are very safe, print for a Safer Economy.” opposite, obtaining charges to the shooting is unknown, where he lived with his moth- said Dr. Moss. They do their This could occur on June 15, first and then taking them into including whether Antonyyo er, Antonyyo began writing work by leaving material in the if the coronavirus situation custody. was lured to the scene. The lyrics and rapping when he body that fades away from the has improved and if vaccine “We took the steps we took motive is not known, Schmidt was 14. Known for his fresh vaccine’s initial stage. supply is adequate. for a certain reason,” Schmidt said. delivery and a cadence fans “The vaccine goes away, “We (in Alameda County) said. “It’s not over.” “Everything we've found is had not heard before, Lil Yase but the body looks for CO- are in the orange tier, and the Laura Mercier Working against detectives he was going to meet Angel, rapped about inequality in the VID,” he said. situation is quite stable,” said in this case were changes in unsuspecting that anything Bay Area, making videos that Moss encouraged listeners Moss. “It is still at the moder- Mercier, 60, submitted California’s felony murder rule was going to go down,” he received millions of views on to urge their friends and family ate level. There are 80 to 100 her resignation last week to in 2019. Before the change, said. YouTube and the internet. He to get vaccinated as well. He cases a day reported to the the TVC's Board of Directors. prosecutors could charge any- After testing genetic mate- performed in the Bay Area, further stated that, “Plenty of health department.” "It has been a fantastic ride one at the scene of a homicide rial found on a shell casing Seattle, Las Vegas and Los younger adults wind up in the California has not seen a with TVC," Mercier wrote in with first-degree murder, not found at the scene, detectives Angeles. hospital, but the older ones die “spring wave” of increased her letter. "I cannot believe necessarily knowing who obtained search warrants to The night he died, Ant- more likely.” cases as have some Midwest- that it will have been for al- committed the actual offense. obtain both Williams’ and onyyo texted his business Moss addressed six known ern states. most 18 years! When I moved Although both suspects were Butler’s DNA. Each came partner, Justin Miranda, that cases of women who received “Michigan has seen almost to Livermore, I had no idea of tied through DNA to a shell back positive for what was on he would be in the studio but the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) a winter surge,” Moss contin- what an opportunity was to casing found at the crime the shell casing, police said. instead drove to Dublin, where one-shot vaccine and experi- come my way. I am always Detectives then sought an his car was found. (See VACCINATIONS, page 5) grateful and feel blessed to be able to be a part of Tri-Valley Conservancy.” Niles Canyon 6-Mile Trail (See MERCIER, page 6) Project Gaining Momentum Restoration By Ruth Roberts as the result of an accident on REGIONAL — Tri-Valley Niles Canyon … so we kicked Work Underway residents are one step closer around some ways to prevent to enjoying the recreational bikes and trucks from having In the Arroyos beauty of Alameda County. up-close and deadly encoun- During a recent public fo- ters. This idea was born out of By Tony Kukulich rum, officials from several lo- those collaborations.” The Niles Canyon Trail LIVERMORE — The City of cal and regional organizations discussed updates on the plan will serve walkers, bikers and Livermore is nearing comple- equestrians starting at the end tion on a multi-agency project to link six miles of trail from the Niles District in Fremont to of the Alameda Creek trail in to restore 10 acres of riparian Niles along six miles to the habitat along Arroyo Mocho the unincorporated community of Sunol. Sunol train station. The trail in Robertson Park and Arroyo will wind through the canyon Las Positas in Springtown. “This project (originally) became an initiative of Dis- terrain, paralleling Alameda “We’ve done maintenance Creek and the Niles Canyon work on the creeks, and we’ve trict 2 because of a corre- spondence I received from railway. The pathway will be done some bank repair from 10-feet wide, paved and acces- Weekends on Main is back in full swing. Brunch-goers enjoyed the closed streets, dog- storm damage that we had in someone in Newark,” District 2 Supervisor Richard Valle sible to all abilities. A bridge friendly outdoor seating options and sunny weather Saturday morning in downtown (See ARROYOS, page 6) said. “She had lost her husband (See NILES, page 10) Pleasanton. To read more, see page 11. (Photo – Stephanie Mollenhauer)

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Mathers) 2 The Independent • MAY 6, 2021 www.independentnews.com Dublin Author Publishes First Volume of Poetry, Entitled "Canvas" By Dawnmarie Fehr book, rather than maintaining poems on the web, and it’s not from the gunpowder that cre- Smail said. “It’s a different sort in sunset,” said Tom Mitchell, Local poet James More- his habit of publishing his po- a good vehicle for getting your ates these patterns and color of copyediting than you would senior editor of Critical Inquiry head recently self-published etry on his website, he said he poetry out there,” he said. textures that are really neat.” do for say, nonfiction prose. In and Gaylord Donnelley Dis- his first book of poetry. had three reasons: permanence, During his publishing jour- Morehead said his poetry prose, I’m looking for punctua- tinguished Services Professor The Dublin resident has beauty and reaching a new ney over the past year, More- has a universality to it that tion and grammar and things of the University of Chicago. been telling stories in verse for audience. head has shared the knowledge appeals to all ages and back- that are standard, but poets play “Combining micro-narratives with those things — poets play more than 40 years and finally “People say when you put he gained about in blogposts on grounds. He noted that he of Boston bullies cornering with punctuation, poets play decided to take the plunge on something on the internet, it’s his website in response to many writes his verses to be ap- a young boy, with minute with grammar — so it was fun his first book, dubbed “Can- there forever,” he said. “But questions he received about the proachable, at least on the first descriptions of time in quaran- to understand his poetic voice vas.” really, it’s only there as long as publishing process. He was layer. While other poetry books tine, it draws us into moving and his choices as a poet and to “I’ve always wanted to I’m paying the bills to host it on happy to share his experience might require a dictionary to tableaus of tenacious attention edit with that in mind.” write a book,” said Morehead. the web, and then it will vanish with others. accompany them, Morehead to what went down, what might Though the book is only “The pandemic and working in a cloud of digital smoke. One of the experts More- said that won’t be necessary come up, and where we might available for preorder right from home provided the space A physical book has a much head went to was Kari Byron with “Canvas.” Many of the find ourselves.” now, Morehead has shared it I needed to focus. It also made greater probability of living on of “Mythbusters,” a network poems are autobiographical or “Canvas” is currently avail- with some critics and received me want something, a distrac- in someone’s bookshelf, get- television show documenting a inspired by everyday objects. able for preorder on www. positive feedback. tion, and publishing a book ting passed around, and being team’s efforts to test myths and He often connects with his BarnesandNoble.com or www. “James Morehead’s ‘Can- has been a really powerful in libraries, so that was one of urban legends. Byron is also an audience through his verses Amazon.com. For more infor- vas’ opens itself to the poetry of distraction.” my motivators.” artist and Morehead already of similar shared experiences. mation, visit www.viewless- everyday life, where stanzas are Morehead completed exten- Making his poetry visually owned two of her pieces. He Brittany Smail is a profes- wingspress.com/. etched in sand, and poems end sive research and familiarized pleasing was another motiva- asked her to create the cover sional copyeditor in San Fran- himself with book design, art, tor. According to Morehead, art for his book, and she came cisco, and it was her expertise formatting and copyediting. He web pages are poorly suited to through in a unique way. Morehead turned to for a final hired experts to help him obtain poetic layouts, as their goal is “She uses the black powder clean-up of his text. Smail, who his goal of a clean, professional to be formatted for whatever technique, where she makes a loves to dig into a text to find HAPPYNEW ON MOTHER’S THE MARKET! DAY! product he could leave as his screen happens upon them. In painting, then covers part of little details to polish, found legacy. Looking at the advance his book, Morehead can lay it with clay,” Morehead said. working on a book of poems print copies in his home, he pages out to his exact speci- “She then ignites gun powder to be fun and refreshing. feels he has reached that goal. fications. He can also spread on top of the art, then scrapes “I am normally copyediting When asked why he went his wings beyond his internet away the clay to reveal the mostly nonfiction, but my de- to all the trouble of a printed following. painting, and you have this gree is in poetry, so it was fun as Linda Diaz Futral “People aren’t searching for sort of pattern of black soot a poet to be able to copyedit,” Broker/Realtor 925.980.3561 [email protected] Chabot, Las Positas Trustees Address Anti-Asian Violence 115356189 Mines Detert Rd., $1,789,000Court www.lindafutral.com License #01257605 By Jesse Watson Dr. Hal Gin. “I appreciate the the meeting. student (Black, Indigenous, 3 BedNicely w/oce, tucked 3 Bath in the~2943 court Sq. Ft. district moving forward so “This is not the first resolu- People of Color) community,” withHighly vineyards anticipated surrounding custom! 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BROOKMEADOW TOWNHOME The resolution, titled “Con- resolution and their apprecia- community to see this and see versity to teach additional demning The Recent Surge In tion for the board’s support of the leadership in action.” courses on the community Hate Crimes Targeting Asian the Asian American commu- During the public comment college campuses. According Americans,” affirms that the nity. Throughout the meeting portion of the meeting, Rachel to trustee Tim Sbranti, this community college district speakers made reference to the Ugale shared that the resolu- program could lead to greater is committed to protecting resolution, thanking the board tion was a source of hope in the educational opportunities for Nicole Sweeney Asian American community for taking action and voicing midst of the events happening students at the college. 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Local Wineries Bouncing Back with In-Person Tasting Events By Dawnmarie Fehr around Garre's 14-acre prop- seatings, with the option to Tour and Tasting Experience is Happy Mother’s Day! Livermore Valley winer- erty for a view of the vines, purchase food along with your now limited to six people and ies have begun the process of winemaking process and his- wine. For more information, includes a tour of the vineyards, bringing customers back to tory of the winery. For more contact Salome Taylor at 208- winery operations and barrel their tasting rooms for a variety information, email danielle@ 309-0094 or email travelwith- room. They will also begin of in-person experiences. garrewinery.com or call 925- [email protected]. offering live music on Friday Some events are new, and 371-8200, ext. 106. Rosa Fierro Cellars, located nights featuring local musi- some are the same as what was Rodrigue Molyneaux Win- at 2245 S. Vasco Road, Suite A, cians. For more information, offered a year ago, but all have ery, at 3053 Marina Ave. in Livermore, offers live music visit www.laspositasvineyards. one common thread – both Livermore, is planning “Music every Saturday evening from com, email curt@laspositas- wineries and their patrons are Month” for June, to replace last 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more vineyards.com or call 925- excited to be tasting in person year’s cancelled event. Differ- information, visit www.rosafi- 449-9463. To all mothers whether you are past, present, soon to again. The Livermore Val- ent performers and genres will errocellars.com. be moms, mother figures and moms in heaven. ley Winegrowers Association be featured on Saturdays from Las Positas Vineyards – May your Mother’s Day be filled with joy and laughter. (LVWA) is helping to spread 12:30 to 5 p.m. For more infor- 1828 Wetmore Road in Liver- SUNOL 4-H mation or to make reservations, It is on honor for me to give a tribute to my mom and the word about what’s going more – reopened a revised tast- PANCAKE BREAKFAST grandma every year on Mother’s Day. I fondly remember on. visit www.rmwinery.com or ing experience last summer and our annual mother daughter daughter trips together. "Special events hosted by email [email protected]. continues to offer small bites, Grandma Rae is no longer with us as she passed away Fenestra Winery is located spaced out patio seating and at the age of 102. I wear grandma’s necklace (pictured) our local wineries are listed in on Mother’s Day in her memory. the Events section of the Liver- at 83 Vallecitos Road in Liver- wine towers that allow guest to more Valley Wine Country more. The winery will resume be presented with all the wines SUNDAY, MAY 16TH website,” said Brandi Adding- its Friday Night Music Series in their tasing flight at once. Sunol Glen Elementary School, ton, LVWA operation director. beginning May 21, featuring Las Positas has also part- 11601 Main St., Sunol live bands performing on their nered with Livermore Wine 925.784.7979 “To learn about the new expe- Adult $10 Child $5 - Drive Thru LeslieFaught.com lawn every other Friday from 6 Trolley to offer a Sip and Sa- ® ® riences that many wineries are TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE REALTOR , CRS, SRES SellingEastBayHomes.com starting to offer on a regular to 8:30 p.m. vor experience with outdoor DRE01027778 basis, the best source is the “We are working on food seating. Their Sunday Estate https://sunol4h.better world.org “I’ll find a buyer for your home and a home for you to buy” individual winery websites. vendors and will continue to Some wineries also note these keep tables spaced out pursu- opportunities in the Wineries ant to covid restrictions,” said section of LVwine.org." Robin Replogle. “This is a ter- Cuda Ridge Wines, located rific way for families and social at 2400 Arroyo Road in Liver- bubble groups to enjoy some more, has recommenced its amazing wine, talented bands, live music on the patio and and our beautiful spring and reservations can be made on- summer weather in the Liver- line. They are continuing with more Valley.” For more infor- their reservation-based tasting mation, call 925-447-5246, experiences, begun during the visit www.fenestrawinery.com pandemic and very popular. or email robin@fenestrawin- They have also added two ery.com. enhanced tasting experiences. At Big White House Wines “These include a personal- and John Evan Cellars – lo- ized Reserved Tasting which cated at 6800 Greenville Road includes some of our Reserve in Livermore – spokesperson Wines,” said Harrison Miller, Jessica Carroll said their tasting marketing and operations man- room manger has all kind of fun ager for the winery. “And a events planned, from Sunset Winemaker Tasting Flight Sippings featuring different that includes a reserve flight food pairings to Paint and Sip led by our winemaker, and a nights. They have also begun vineyard or barrel room tour. to transition the Geek Out With We have expanded our outdoor Wine Nerds from virtual to seating area and constructed a in-person. new trellis to add more shade “We are thrilled to be wel- which enhances our tasting coming club members and experience.” guests back to the winery,” Cuda Ridge creates old Carroll said. “We have missed world style Bordeaux wines in seeing everyone’s faces, and small batches. They are releas- we are excited to do some little ing a new Rosé this spring, events like this.” hosting a Mother’s Day event For more information or to on May 9, and a special, virtual make reservations, call 925- tasting event collaboration with 449-1976 or visit www.big- The Cavier Company of San whitehouse.com. Francisco on May 13. Miller El Sol Winery, at 8626 is happy to welcome customers Lupin Way in Livermore, has back to the winery. resumed its beekeeping classes, “We are extremely excited with a twist: groups will be to be able to welcome back our smaller, but still include the guests and provided a safe at- hands-on experience for those mosphere for everyone to taste who are willing. Finish the some delicious Bordeaux-style afternoon with wine tasting wines,” he said. and snacks. For prices and For reservations and more reservations, call Hal Liske information, visit cudaridgew- at 925-437-2066 or email hal. ines.com or call 510-304-0914. [email protected]. Garré Vineyard and Winery Retzlaff Vineyards and is located at 7986 Tesla Road in Estate Winery, at 1356 S. Livermore. They are launch- Livermore Ave. in Livermore, ing a vineyard tour and tast- continues to offer Live music ing next month called "Behind on Sundays on its expansive the Vines.” This detailed 60- to lawn, offering plenty of space 90-minute walking tour will to spread out. The winery take you into the vineyard and has transitioned to a reserva- tion system allowing for two www.independentnews.com MAY 6, 2021 • The Independent 3

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Mailbox Guidelines: Opinions Housing buildings, in addition to climate change, as well as air and authority and placed their political is another form of transportations efforts which are not comfortable voiced in letters published in Mail- the large buildings at the old Groth water pollution, soil depletion, and ideology ahead of the good of our just as our automobiles and high- - habitually, economically and box are those of the author and do Brother’s lot, will impose on and destruction of wildlife habitats. city. The Livermore City Council ways. Also, in times of disasters, politically. not necessarily reflect the opinion forever change our downtown. In It’s possible that, in an environ- and mayor should be guiding the these airports are essential for The necessary changes for of The Independent. Anonymous my opinion, it will truly change the mentally sustainable world, we activities and goals of the Equity government operations. a better fate are not any easier letters will not be published. All uniqueness, charms and character may eventually need to replace and Inclusion Committee in a way Let’s govern our airport as in a culture that has gone global letters are required to have the of our city. Those of you who are meat and other animal products that benefits all of our citizens, not a democracy and petition for largely through the availabilities, name(s) of the person(s) submit- in favor of relocating Eden Hous- with vegetables, fruits, and grains, just the ones that would like to change. Write to the following the technologies and the social ting them, city of residence and ing, please speak up and call our just as we replace fossil fuels with align our city with radical political persons and agencies: Mayor Bob structures surrounding fossil fuels. phone number, for verification Mayor and City Council members wind, solar, and other renewable organizations. Woerner, (925) 960-4020, may- The land, and specifically local purposes. Abusive letters may to consider relocating Eden Hous- energy sources. [email protected]; land, becomes a certain abstract. be rejected or edited. Letters are ing. I strongly urge our Mayor and I may look and see what the Native Garden Open in Vice Mayor Trish Munro, (925) We generally do not make shelter, subject to verification and may be City Council members, if there is internet and my local supermarket Livermore 960-4016, pkmunro@cityofliver- obtain water and fuel, hunt and edited for clarity at the discretion still time to make a change, to lis- have to offer in terms of plant- Jim Adams, Livermore more.net; and Council Member grow food from local lands. This of the editor. We reserve the right ten to our residents, work together based meat products. Gina Bonanno, (925) 960-4013, is a disconnection for us. We are to decide whether or not the letter with us, find a compromise and Livermore’s best kept secret [email protected]. much more steeped in distractions will be published. Headings for all relocate Eden Housing! is quickly becoming ‘The Gar- than in essential understanding of John Stein Should Resign den,’ as more people learn about letters may be edited at the discre- Alan Marling, Livermore Do Not Dismiss Stein what is under our feet. tion of the editor to properly reflect the Granada Native Garden near Calamities make impetus for False Choice I join Tri-Valley for Black downtown. Ralph Moir, Livermore their content. A headline will be Jim Lehman, Pleasanton Lives in calling for his resigna- John Stein has a long record interruptions to the status quo. Is added to letters received without The Garden is dedicated to the pain and tragedy involved in A false choice: industrial solar tion, after his racist comments in drought-tolerant California native of service to the city - twice on one. Frequent letter writers may or climate change. the April 20 Livermore Planning the Planning Commission and 16 the ensuing chaos the only rational have publication of their letters plants, the same plants that Native way to achieve the imperative of The Alameda County Board of Meeting. Americans depended on for many years on the City Council. He has delayed. Letters must be submit- Supervisors has framed their deci- His were not the only ones complete absence of mal-intent changes? ted by someone living in or from centuries for their food, shelter, Change requires careful sion on the Aramis project as an with an undertone of racism, but medicine, tools, toys, weapons in his words. I fully support him the Tri-Valley; they must not offer ‘either-or’ choice between allow- they were the worst, comparing and completely disagree with the thought, yet deliberation is time- medical advice from unconfirmed and religious purposes. The Gar- bound given where we are in ing industrial solar development affordable housing to a ghetto. In den is always open to the public, City’s intention of dismissing him professional sources or contain in agricultural ‘green-fields,’ or times like these, white people will from the Planning Commission. the course of human history and libelous or inappropriate content. but volunteers will be on hand on attendant events. Why and how allowing continued anthropogenic often chime in and say, “I know Saturday, May 8, from 10 a.m. Letters should be limited to 400 climate change. This is a gross him, and he’s not a racist.” did things get the way they are? words or less and should be sent to noon, to answer questions and Access to Vaccines Worldwide What are we going to do about oversimplification and an example That’s irrelevant. provide more information. Many Mohammad Abri, Livermore by email to letters@independent- of binary or dichotomous thinking. I’m speaking not to who he our situation? news.com or submitted using the plants are identified by name and As we are watching India’s Science helps us in the pre- We can do better. is, but to his actions. They were accompanied by information about Covid 19 infections increase dra- form below. To be considered, Industrial solar in green fields demeaning and unbefitting of a dictability and understanding letters must be received by 10 a.m. their importance to the environ- matically and countries try to help here. Thomas Malthus erred in is not the only option to avoid Livermore official. ment and to the Native Americans. and close their borders to Indians on the Tuesday before publication. climate change. Many options On the face of it, denying af- his incorrect, dreadful forecasts; More information about the simultaneously, the question be- however, he did not have the exist, including rooftop solar, fordable housing to Livermore’s garden can be found online by vis- comes, “What are we going to do Veganism Requires large-scale solar in previously workers is cruel. People should availability of data from satellites iting the Granada Native Garden as this scenario is repeated all over taking daily "selfies" of the entire No Certifications developed areas (‘brown fields’), have the opportunity to live where Newsletter at granadanativegar- the developing world?” Lucas Nelson, Livermore wind energy and others. Mankind they work. Add the selective ex- surface of the Earth. den.org or by sending an email to As the wealthy nations commit We do. And we have highly Last night’s Oscar for best must take an ‘all of the above’ ap- ploitation and impoverishment of [email protected]. We wel- to sending materials to help, we proach to climate mitigation, with people of color over generations, reliable prognostications to know documentary went to Netflix’s come your interest and inquiries. know that it will take time to get whether our grandchildren will trailblazing documentary, “My different solutions for different and denying affordable housing is the help to individuals who need geographies. not only classist but racist. sing dirges or enlightened an- Octopus Teacher.” In Defense of John Stein it. We also know how this disease thems. The documentary chronicles Precious little new land ca- And for his racist comments, Ruth Ann Hunt, Livermore spreads and kills people; those a complex relationship between a pable of sustaining life on earth Commission John Stein should who are affected do not have the is being created. More and more resign. I watched in dismay as mem- John Stein man and the world’s most bizarre bers of the Livermore City Council time to wait. The U.S. has pledged animal – an octopus. It further of our earth is being covered and to send millions of vaccines to In- Ken Bradley, Livermore converted from wildlife habitat to conducted a public shaming of testifies to our highly conflicted Discuss, Not Dismiss Planning Commissioner John dia, this help is not going to arrive Mr. Stein has a long history relationship with non-human ani- ‘development’ exclusively in ser- Maryann Brent, Livermore for weeks and possibly months. of public service for the City of vice to mankind. We must mitigate Stein on the basis of his use of mals and the natural world. The word ‘ghetto’ evokes im- a word they purported to find Is this the best way to deal Livermore. He has always tried Most of us treasure our pets, climate change, as well as preserve ages of a slum. The residents of with this crisis? Are we going to to improve the city. It is amazing what’s left of our open spaces and offensive and that others may or our dogs, cats, and horses. Our urban slums - ghettoes - live in hu- may not find offensive. John Stein wait and see for the next spot the that members of the city council, allegiance to them transcends that wildlife habitat and reestablish miliating conditions, and residents disease spikes and try to ‘rush’ who skim 11 % off your trash bill, wildlife corridors to sustain life has been active in the civic affairs to our own species. If our dog and who live more comfortably avoid of Livermore for many years; his help, which will never be fast would have grounds to reject his a Congolese child were competing on this planet. these places. However, on April enough? What if the next spot is community efforts and consider Packing our few remaining positions have been based on intel- for scarce funds for life-saving 20, 2021, I believe that John Stein ligent analysis and grounded in the not a ‘friendly’ nation? What if the his dismissal. surgery, we know who would live. open spaces with industrial-scale never meant that the Eden Housing next spot is Syria? solar panels, batteries and above- best interests of the community. I Yet, we torment, kill, and consume project would be a ghetto. believe that is also the case with Are the wealthy nations going Other Locations for other animals that are similar in ground transmission lines will Most likely he meant that to be as willing to help because of destroy these precious areas. his vote against approval of the Eden Housing appearance, intelligence, and abil- concentrated affordable hous- controversial and hugely unpopu- the nature of their government? Thomas Soules, Livermore ity to suffer. Some large national envi- ing in the city core should be lar proposed location of the Eden There are many ethical questions My opinion and an opin- Then, we condemn Asians ronmental organizations have avoided for two reasons. Increased that we need to answer. This crisis apparently bought-in to this false Housing Development. Rather ion shared by everyone I have who do the same to animals we parking-congestion pressure is than making a cogent rebuttal compels us to act for others, but it consider pets. choice and myopic thinking. The discussed this with is that the one reason. Secondly, dispersed to Stein's arguments, Council is in our own self-interest as well. residential buildings presently We pride ourselves on being people in these organizations affordable housing is healthier for This pandemic is not over any- should keep their minds open and Members resorted to an ad homi- under construction on the Groth intelligent, rational beings. We the community. Sprinkling smaller nem attack, dismissing and, even where until it is over everywhere. have gone to the moon, unraveled not be so willing to sacrifice pre- Brother's site have already signifi- affordable housing projects among worse, distorting his points. That The solution is to waive pat- cantly impacted the character of and modified genetic codes, and cious wildlife habitat in the name market rate housing creates di- ents for the viruses that have been of this false choice. But I don’t relative newcomers to Livermore downtown. The Eden housing resi- found cures for deadly diseases. verse neighborhoods. Livermore politics, which compared to John shown to be effective. We need to Yet, we still have not figured out think society should begrudge a dential buildings being planned for celebrates diversity. Stein the current mayor and coun- produce as many vaccines as pos- the Lucky site downtown across our relationship with non-human profit to those who provide clean The City Council’s Pavlovian sible and other countries have the and green energy. In fact, profit- cil members are, would impugn L street will finish it, completely animals and the natural world. response to a single word has cre- the integrity of a long-time public capacity to do so. The government Some of us have. Vegans pro- ability will be necessary for the destroying the character of Liver- ated a kerfuffle that evolved into servant, thereby punishing him has many ways to do this and be more. fess compassion and respect for all economic sustainability of future a firestorm. This was unnecessary, fair to the companies that have clean energy, though not at the for disagreeing with them, is a Downtown will no longer be a sentient beings. Veganism requires and has caused outrage and pain disservice to Livermore. In fact, developed the vaccines. no special courses or certifications. price of continuing to destroy ever place that attracts folks to visit and in the community. The idea of even a suggestion that Stein is unfit If not just for common de- stroll around and go to restaurants, Every one of us can become diminishing open spaces, for that dismissing John Stein is appalling. cency, for our own sake, let’s give is definitely not sustainable. to serve is in itself shameful. cinemas or the Bankhead, but will one on our next trip to our super- He served on the City Council for the government the mandate to market. The Livermore area currently be dominated by these large build- 16 years and twice on the Planning A Crown Jewel For Our City suspend the patents and implement ings and the accompanying traffic produces a great quantity of green Commission. He obviously cares what works everywhere. energy, so it shouldn’t be forced to Mary Anne Rozsa, Livermore and parking problems not unlike We Are for Eden Housing about the city and its future. True some other big cities. sacrifice more of its precious open to his nature, he spoke his truth. I am totally in agreement that And Affordable Housing Units, space and ignore urban growth we need more affordable housing Rethink Your Plans There must be a solution. but Ask that You Relocate I wonder if the City Council Monica Kulander, Livermore City council members have told boundaries to power its neighbors. would consider using the special units in Livermore as I see many of Eden Housing It makes little sense to further de- our younger residents and seniors Please consider moving your me they respect their agreement meeting on Monday, May 3 as an housing to an area that will help to provide low income housing Mony Nop, Livermore grade the environment in the name opportunity to engage the commu- needing to move out of the area for At the last City’s Planning of saving it. Let’s consider all the housing. However, our downtown Livermore look and feel better on this site. Surely the spirit of nity. Discuss, not dismiss! about itself. In the heart of town that agreement is to provide low Commission meeting on Tuesday, options, impacts and tradeoffs. core should be a destination for 04/20/21, I heard many residents The energy transition must our residents and visitors to enjoy is not the place and will make us income housing - as much and as continue to minimize the worst I Am Dismayed a significant park site for playing, sad. Please rethink your plans for quickly as possible, not that it has speak about moving Eden Hous- David Yaffe, Livermore ing to the north side of Railroad effects of climate change, and we picnicking, strolling, sitting and all our sakes. We want our lovely to be on that site. Avenue or another location in have a long way to go, but sacri- I read with dismay the sum- just enjoying the surroundings. city to stay that way and you can How about subsidizing rent Livermore, which I am in agree- ficing green-fields and destroying mary notes from the Livermore The housing plan now will not help. Please do so. in the Legacy apartments on the ment with. However, there were a rural open space and precious Equity and Inclusion Working afford that with minimalizing the Groth Brothers site right across few comments from those in sup- wildlife habitat for what looks like Group, Subgroup B: Policing and park footprint, which will now Stein A Tireless Servant the street? These buildings are port of the current plan that stated, a quick fix is not a sound long-term Human Services, March 4, 2021. be surrounded by excessively tall Janet Buckley, Livermore already being built and could in error, I believe, that most of us choice. The notes state that the policy buildings with walkways and con- I was saddened to read the provide housing for lower income are not in support of Eden Housing You may agree or disagree, but subcommittee met four times with crete instead of an extensive park Times article on John Stein and folks quickly. and their affordable housing units. I hope you’ll think carefully about Livermore Police Department staff environment. The Eden Housing his misconstrued remark about There may be other alterna- The fact is, most of us are in fact in this false choice. regarding implementation of the needs to be relocated north of the downtown Livermore. I have tives as well, such as, more hous- support of Eden Housing and the 8 Can’t Wait guidelines into the downtown core, which would re- known the family, Lynn and the ing on Pacifica Avenue, building much-needed affordable housing Checking Out department’s procedures. sult in more housing and sufficient children for many, many years. north of Railroad Avenue, housing units in Livermore. What we are These concerns are obvious: parking for the Eden residents. They have been tireless servants on near vacant lots on Chestnut, Plant-based Foods 1. 8 Can’t Wait is a program housing on a portion of Robert- against is the location of where Lex Manwill, Livermore Please City Council and Mayor to the city and the city causes. Eden Housing will be building written by radical anti-police have the forethought that this is the To slander such a person in my son Park, etc. All these options So, I heard on Fox News that members of the group Campaign last chance to have a destination come with costs and other issues. their housing units. We ask that President Biden may be banning opinion is almost scary to see that Eden Housing work with the city Zero. Many of their sentiments do downtown park--a crown jewel the: "thought police are here"; “we However, the cost incurred by meat to combat global warming, not align with the majority of the for our City and its citizens for building these large residential and residents, move its current then I remembered that Colorado must be on alert"; “don't dare step location and relocate to north of citizens of Livermore or good law the future. out of line, especially not agreeing buildings proposed by Eden hous- Democrat Governor Jared Polis enforcement. While various as- ing on the Lucky site downtown is Railroad Avenue or somewhere had issued a similar proclamation with the powers that be!!!” else in Livermore. If their location pects of the 8 Can’t Wait program Govern the Airport immeasurable. It will destroy the last month. are just good policing policy and Livermore we know and love for is moved, there could even be a My first reaction was, “What As a Democracy Grandchildrens' Songs perfect opportunity to add a few were previously implemented into decades, possibly forever. kind of cockamamie idea will the Livermore’s policing guidelines, David Fettig, Livermore Greg Scott, Livermore more affordable housing units to Democrats cook up next?” Let’s kill the 737 idea. "A better future is up to each their project. By relocating Eden some of the provisions are non- Critical Race Theory, Part I But then I read the article they sensical and even dangerous to the Let's send KaiserAir pack- and every one of us." ("Extinction: Owen Brovont, Livermore Housing, we can have a bigger quoted, and it made a bit more ing. We don’t need that kind of The Facts", David Attenborough). park and much more open space, safety of the public and our police This essay is a response to the sense. officers. Those would include the noise, pollution, increased risks What are we doing if the bringing our residents and visitors Apparently, a University of and property devaluation. I am cultural and physical changes we government’s coercive support alike together, to enjoy/visit our use of force in subduing a violent of Critical Race Theory (CRT). Michigan research report found suspect, warning before shooting opposed to the expansion of the think we need to address our cau- beautiful downtown. that replacing 50% of animal Livermore airport to include Boe- sality of climate disruption further It is currently being used to club At this time, I strongly encour- and shooting into moving vehicles. American society into insensibility products with plant-based foods All of these matters call for practi- ing 737’s operated by KaiserAir. destroys or degrades biodiversity age everyone to go to downtown would prevent more than 1.6 bil- I am a private pilot who flies in ecosystems? and chaos, leading to its collapse Livermore, walk the property cal and well thought out policies so it can be reconstructed using a lion tons of greenhouse gasses by that differ from 8 Can’t Wait. in and out from KLVK airport. I We depend on biodiversity for yourself and visualize the two 2030, which is Biden’s target date love Livermore, and I love KLVK the oxygen we breathe, the shelters socialist model. large Eden Housing buildings at 2. Have the California or U.S. The proponents of CRT are for a 50% reduction in emissions. Departments of Justice evaluated just as it is. Whatever revenue we live in, the availability of clean their current designated location, Another article I found in KaiserAir brings in, it isn't worth and safe water, the fire (fuel) we attempting to permeate American directly across from the Legacy 8 Can’t Wait and found it suitable society with distorted perspectives “The Guardian,” argues that ani- for adoption? If not, what other it economically. require to function, and the food project. There, you’ll see that mal farming is a major driver of The combined population of we eat. Diminished biodiversity of American and Western culture. these two newly proposed Eden non-political evaluations have A key to understanding the pro- been conducted and published? Livermore, Pleasanton, and Dub- and ecosystems makes for dimin- lin is 237,000. If each home's value ished futures for us all. We need posed social theory is to compare 3. 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In Europe, relatively small number. 76, he is at the age where there the United Kingdom avoided The health officer further can be more difficulty in treat- an early spring wave with a explored myths pertaining to ing a COVID infection, if one campaign that prevented it. DNA changes and effects on does occur. After the county’s current pregnancy. The viruses have Swartzberg appeared re- orange tier, comes the even no effect on DNA. Some cently on FM station KPFA less restrictive yellow tier, women don’t want to get preg- in Berkeley, where he fielded but Moss said he is cautious nant, because they think the calls from many UC students. Pleasanton Unified School District’s Hart Middle School broke ground on its new about that. virus will interfere with the ch They asked why should they “It may be hard for us to get ild’s health. There is no care about COVID. His an- science classroom building, April 27. The building, covered by Measure 1 funds, will much lower, faster,” he said. scientific basis about this re- swer was that they should stop bring modern science labs to campus. (Photo courtesy of PUSD) “Maybe vaccination will help productive fear, said Dr. Moss. to think of the vulnerability of with that.” The video is available to their parents and grandparents, Moss believes there still the public online on the Liver- whom they see from time to PG&E Names Executive VP for Corporate Affairs will be limits to gatherings. more Valley Chamber of Com- time. Carla J. Peterman, who to hold utilities accountable for and the Lawrence Berkeley He cited the all-day car show merce’s Youtube channel at The numbers in Califor- chaired the state’s Commission reducing the ris k of wildfires National Laboratory, and she in downtown Livermore held bit.ly/Indy_MossTalk. nia, including the Bay Area, on Catastrophic Wildfire Cost risk and encourage a financially served on the California Public annually in the fall by the Bay Area Microbiologist have improved compared to and Recovery in 2019, will stable electric industry. Utilities Commission and the Altamont Cruisers, a car club the level of cases reported join the Pacific Gas & Electric At PG&E, Peterman will California Energy Commission. that donates to a variety of Tri- Responds to New CDC last September, which is a Company (PG&E) as executive be responsible for corporate She currently serves on Valley charities. He predicted Guidance good sign of a lowering rate, vice president for corporate affairs, including regulatory the external advisory board that the event would still oc- The Centers for Disease said Swartzberg. However, he affairs. affairs, government relations, for Sandia National Labora- cur, but it will likely adhere to Control and Prevention (CDC) stressed that it’s dangerous to PG&E also announced the public policy, and charita- tories’ Energy and Homeland mask guidance. released new guidelines about be indoors instead of outside, promotions of Margaret Becker ble giving. She will report to Security Portfolio and as a Face coverings will still be how and when to wear a mask, and incredibly important to be to vice president and treasurer PG&E Chief Executive Patti member of the Federal Reserve part of fighting off COVID, but not all of the specifics have masked inside. and Christopher Patterson to Poppe. of San Francisco Economic but Moss said, “iIt could be been nailed down yet. The next big improvement vice president for state legisla- Peterman joins PG&E from Advisory Council. Peterman with us for a long time. Some Dr. John Swartzberg, a in fighting coronavirus will be tive affairs. Southern California Edison holds a bachelor’s degree from 40% of people (in the county) microbiologist at UC Berkeley a vaccine for youths from ages Peterman was appointed to (SCE), where she had served Howard University, a PhD have been vaccinated. Almost who studies epidemics, said 12 to 16, which Swartzberg the wildfire commission in ear- as senior vice president for in energy and resources from two-thirds have at least one that The CDC states that it’s said might be approved soon ly 2019, after two of the most strategy and regulatory affairs the University of California, shot. We need a couple of all right for vaccinated people by the Federal Drug Adminis- destructive wildfire seasons on since October 2019. Berkeley, and both a master’s weeks after people get a sec- to be in small groups and not tration. It would have an Emer- record. The commission’s final Earlier in her career, Peter- degree in science and a mas- ond dose, but we are getting a wear a mask, but the CDC gency Use Authorization, the report, issued in June 2019, led man conducted energy policy ter’s in business administration very high level.” does not define what a small same status that the Moderna, to the state legislature approv- research at the University of from Oxford University, where Moss said he thinks Cali- group is. Pfizer and J&J vaccines have. ing several recommendations California Energy Institute she was a Rhodes Scholar.

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n 100 more units of affordable housing, but moved across Railroad Avenue

n Removal of the massive residential buildings 4-stories high and up to a block long in the city center

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n Workforce housing for teachers would be included

n More parking for both new tenants and the public

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SPEAK UP TO SAVE LIVERMORE’S DOWNTOWN! SIGN THE PETITION AT SAVELIVERMOREDOWNTOWN.COM COMMISSION (Continued from first page) The Eden Housing project those upset with Stein said move Stein from the planning ing Stein, and sought a path is proposed for the old Lucky he spoke disparagingly of commission stemmed from forward, while addressing the site in the downtown core; low-income or homeless in- retaliation for his vote. mistake. its current plans involve the dividuals, while insensitively "Our deliberations are “I believe that everyone development of a 130-unit, using a racially loaded word. about Commissioner Stein’s does deserve a second chance, four-story affordable hous- “Part of our mission is comments, not about the but it also means action, and I ing complex. Stein was the to hold our public officials technical decision-making think Mr. Stein is moving in dissenting vote at that meet- accountable,” said public regarding the Eden project,” that direction,” Munro said. ing. According to Stein, his speaker Emily Wilson, resi- Woerner said. Bonanno detailed the evo- reason for voting “no” was dent and co-founder of Tri- Prior to casting his vote lution of language and how the inadequacy of the plan’s Valley for Black Lives. “This of dissent to retain Stein with what’s considered acceptable proposed parking. behavior from someone from conditions, Carling said that changes over time. At an April 26 city council a position of power perpetu- many people had focused on “I believe it’s on us, as meeting, Stein apologized for ates systemic racism. Real the use of the word “ghetto,” empathic, sensitive human the way in which he worded harm was caused by Stein but he took issue with the beings to learn when things his concerns about the Eden to low-income, unhoused whole of Stein’s comments at change — to be aware — plan; he issued another state- and Black, Indigenous and the April 20 meeting. and that’s not just political ment May 3 before the coun- people of color … I am here “His remarks before (say- correctness. It’s about car- cil made its decision. to demand that we hold John ing ‘ghetto’) were equally ing about what people find “A number of people were Stein and the City of Liver- offensive, if not more,” Car- offensive and changing the hurt by my offensive com- more accountable. There is ling said. words we use, because they’re ments during the last planning a difference between ‘cancel He pointed out Stein’s hurtful,” Bonanno said. “As commission (meeting). To all culture’ and accountability.” statements about Livermore I said on April 26, I strongly of them, I say I am truly sorry, Others claimed his com- becoming the “go-to place objected to what Mr. Stein’s and I will do my best to see ments were taken out of con- for homelessness” or that he words reflected about his that it never happens again,” text and used as a catalyst to didn’t want the city to provide viewpoint.” Stein said. “Some individuals punish the commissioner for more than its “fair share” She also believed that, have tried to put words in my his April 20 vote. of affordable housing in the based on what Stein has said mouth and say what I believe “The commissioner is here county. since then, he’s beginning to In celebration of Arbor Day, April 30, residents planted and what my motives are. I on trial for the discussion “To me, his comments understand the impact of his would like to state my beliefs. about the dynamics involved taken in full — I will em- words and willing to learn a tree by the Duarte Garage in Livermore. (Photo – City People of all racial, ethnic, in the downtown housing phasize taken in full — are from the experience. of Livermore) income level, sexual orien- projects,” said speaker James insensitive, inexcusable and Woerner had said at the tation and religion and any Hutchins. “He stated multiple inconsistent with our values,” April 26 meeting that Stein’s background are welcome in times that he is for affordable, Carling said. comments were “beyond Livermore. Livermore needs a inclusive housing, but was Councilmember Brittni intemperate” and his first balanced mix of housing types concerned that, by putting all Kiick proposed the concept of apology was lacking. At the Dublin Parks to Explain spread throughout the city. of the low-income housing to- providing Stein with training, May 3 meeting, he stated that Safety Guidelines Trips Service workers are a valued gether — namely segregated paired with a formal warning. the council acted with com- part of the community, and — that would cause stigma “It’s hard to hold someone passion and the understand- Dublin and TravelCenter Tours and Travel will host an online people of all income levels … This man, who grew up accountable, when you don’t ing that people get a second meeting on Wednesday, May 12, to discuss safety guidelines are entitled to live in decent in a low economic situation set clear expectations,” she chance. that will be in place for upcoming trips offered by the city’s housing close to where they himself, is now being called said. “I believe in systems of “And I’ll just say that Parks and Services Department. work. This issue is about my classist, because based on his policy to prepare people for that’s consistent with my own The Zoom-based meeting will run from 10-11 a.m. To register words and not my vote. This lived experience, he wanted success.” life experience,” he said right and receive the meeting ID and password, go to www. council and staff, I believe, to avoid that.” Vice Mayor Trish Munro before the meeting adjourned. DublinRecGuide.com. are honestly working to do Mayor Bob Woerner ad- said that since the April 26 “However, there aren’t more what’s best for Livermore.” dressed the public concerns meeting, she had spoken to chances after something like From the community, that the consideration to re- various individuals, includ- that.” GUN LOCKS MERCIER (Continued from first page) (Continued from first page) record. Peace officers and further by acquiring trigger journal “Suicide and Life- Mercier's departure comes do want to say special thanks with community stakehold- those in compliance with locks for free distribution to Threatening Behavior” found months after the TVC re- to the chairs that I was given ers to support vineyards and all applicable state laws are those who need them. that over 80% of children (18 newed its accreditation from the opportunity to work with local agriculture to be viable exempt from the ordinance. “I feel we should move a years or younger) who died the Land Trust Accreditation as the executive director: Jean and flourish in the Tri-Valley. Dublin joins 22 other Cali- little bit more toward not just by gun suicide used a gun be- Commission, and just after King, Rik Hansen, Jeff Wil- Success of agriculture is a key fornia cities that have initiated saying it, but doing some- longing to a family member. preserving another 425 acres liams, Norm Petermeier, Ryan component of fulfilling the the gun ordinance in recent thing,” said Hernandez. According to the Centers for of sensitive habitat land in the Callahan and David Kent." SLVAP, which is a pillar of years, including Oakland, A 2016 study of gun own- Disease Control and Preven- region, which protect lands Mercier said she will be our organization's mission." Berkeley, San Francisco and ers published in the Ameri- tion, 637 children die by gun for endangered species and sad to leave Charlene An- Mercier said she has want- Moraga. can Journal of Public Health suicide each year on average. connect wildlife corridors. derson, TVC associate di- ed to move to Wisconsin for “We are just expanding found that an estimated 54% “It's not about taking gun The nonprofit conservancy rector, and Diana Roberts, the past few years. She will this (current) law and apply- of gun owners do not lock up rights away from people,” — which protects open space the group’s land and media be joined by her 78-year-old ing it to all households,” said all their firearms or store them said Hernandez of the storage for parks, farms, trails, ranch- specialist. “mum,” Sybil Mercier. Dublin City Manager Linda trigger-locked, unloaded and ordinance. “It's about educat- es and wildlife habitat in Dub- "I have absolute faith in "As much as I would like Wilson during the council’s separate from ammunition. In ing and making sure we do lin, Pleasanton, Livermore, them and their skills," Mer- to ignore that I am getting Dec. 1 meeting. 2020, there were 236 uninten- our part by having awareness San Ramon and Sunol — has cier said. "Over the years, I older, I decided there is no At the same meeting, May- tional shootings by children, out there.” not selected a new director. have had the opportunity to better time to prioritize time or Melissa Hernandez—who resulting in 102 deaths and Residents can pick up a Born in Colorado, Mer- work with amazing people with my loved ones and ex- was a councilmember at the 141 injuries nationally and free trigger lock at the Dublin cier moved to Livermore who had passion about TVC’s perience new adventures," time—suggested the council seven unintentional shoot- Police Services, 6361 Clark with her family in 1978 and work. It humbles me to real- Mercier said. "My plan is take the initiative one step ings. A 2010 study in the Ave. spent much of her life in the ize how much I learned from to rest, reenergize, and ex- community. An engineer, she them." plore our new surroundings. worked for 15 years for Boe- Mercier will be leaving Knowing my personality, I ARROYOS ing, including 10 on the C17 plenty of projects for her do believe at some point I (Continued from first page) Airlift System in Long Beach. successor. She said multiple will pursue volunteering and 2017,” said Pam Lung, senior The 10-acre project is here and there. Those are the In 2002, after moving back to mitigation conservation ease- perhaps even a part-time posi- civil engineer with the City of comprised of several differ- main ones that the public will the city, she joined the TVC as ments are in the works. The tion. I have many interests, Livermore. “So these sites are ent plots of land. Most of the notice.” stewardship director, focus- TVC executive director also and one of the best ways to meant to compensate for the project to date has focused on The final phase of this ing on land stewardship, and makes annual stewardship get acquainted with my new impacts that we have (had) replanting native vegetation project will focus more on became executive in 2011. visits to all the properties un- city is to contribute within the during maintenance or stream in areas disturbed by stream the removal of invasive veg- During her time, TVC der TVC conservation case- community." bank repair projects. The management projects. etation as opposed to the acquired 3,500 acres of con- ments, where current pro- Mercier said Livermore Living Arroyos program is “The impacts to the planting efforts in the earlier servation easements, she said. grams serve the community. will always be a special place helping us. They have helped streams under the (City of phases. Invasive plants like Mercier called her "proudest "Those programs span for her. us plant along the creek since Livermore’s) Stream Main- mustard, blackberry bushes contribution" the Edward R. from celebrating our bountiful "I will always be grateful 2017.” tenance Program are pretty and eucalyptus trees not only Campbell Pedestrian Bridge, agriculture and vineyards by and feel blessed to have been Living Arroyos was minimal, really,” explained push out native plants, but which "provides our com- hosting the Livermore Valley a part of TVC and, more im- formed in 2013 as a partner- Drew Engstrom, a stream also create other issues, like munity with access to a 44- Uncorked Wine Competition portantly, the Tri-Valley com- ship between the Livermore restoration specialist with increased fire hazards and mile trail that takes you from to our Discovery: Youth- munity," she said. "In the end, Area Recreation and Park the Alameda County Re- allergy problems for local Livermore to Mission Peak in-Nature program, which it always comes down to the District (LARPD), the Zone source Conservation Dis- residents. and connects over 25,000 provides outdoor education people. I could spend hours 7 Water Agency and the cit- trict. “They’re just to remove “We’re doing some vege- acres of parkland." As execu- and stewardship lessons to telling you about the amazing ies of Livermore, Pleasanton sediment or remove invasive tation management in the next tive director, Mercier served our local fourth-graders in people in this community — and Dublin. The groups aim vegetation that improves the two years in the Springtown as project manager for the the Tri-Valley," Mercier said. our local activists, elected to enhance urban streams and streams. The way the permits area,” Lung said. “We’re construction. "TVC is also focusing on the officials, public agencies, riparian habitats – which ex- are written, for any kind of looking to do invasive re- "This project really pushed economic sustainability of residents, donors, volunteers, ist along water banks – in the impact like that you still have moval instead of planting me to apply all of the skills South Livermore Valley Area property owners, staff and Livermore-Amador Valley. to mitigate. The projects have new areas. It’s less onerous I gained throughout my ca- Plan (SLVAP). We are lead- many more. I truly have been The organization also hopes that in mind – to accommo- of our time and less expen- reer, including my previous ing efforts and collaborating the lucky one." to reestablish the connection date those requirements from sive. We’re looking for ways profession as an engineer, between people and the ar- the state and federal agencies. to make things simpler and and to collaborate with the royos in their backyards. They also have a lot of resto- easier.” community stakeholders who One of the primary roles ration components. It’s kind The full results of restora- I have spent years fostering of Living Arroyos is to pro- of a joint effort between the tion efforts can easily take relationships with," she said. vide the muscle for resto- stream management projects years, sometimes more than Mercier said she has "spe- ration projects. Pandemic- and the mitigation sites.” a decade. Trees grow and cre- cial appreciation" for donors, related restrictions have kept In Springtown, stream ate shade on the water. Thick volunteers, property owners the organization from running management project mitiga- stands of cattails start to thin and community leaders. She worked with more than 30 large volunteer initiatives, tion has required replanting of as they only grow well in full Support our GoFundMe campaign to stop as they’ve done in the past. native vegetation along 2,500 sun. Water starts to flow more members on the board of Interns hired by the LARPD feet of Arroyo Las Positas. freely, and birds, reptiles and directors. the destruction of North Livermore Valley provide labor, but plans are Additionally, thick stands amphibians return to the area. "I truly appreciate each of Learn more & donate at: in place to engage the public of cattails were removed to Change comes slowly, but them for their time and dedi- as soon as it is safe to do so improve water flow through inexorably. cation to TVC," she said. "I www.SaveNorthLivermoreValley.com again. the area. “(The restoration) creates “In the future, our hope “That’s where the old golf a lot of value for people look- is that we’ll be able to bring course is,” said Engstrom. ing to recreate in the area,” members of the public (to “The plan is to restore that Engstrom said. “Over time, it the restoration sites) to learn riparian area along the golf will improve habitat as well. about the restoration and course. 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The over-reactive, prefer brunettes; some like blue 1) The west side hotel made im- Measure D initiative that preserves Downtown Plan also be asking the board to certify emotional, politically correct class eyes and others find brown eyes mensely more logistical sense, 2) open space and agricultural land Carol Chargin, Livermore the final EIR only released April serving on the planning commis- preferable. There are people who the solar projects run directly in in the East County. They demon- In my naiveté, I believed the 30. Unfortunately, the final EIR sion needs to take a deep breath or like mountains, others the ocean; opposition to Measure D and most strated unawareness with respect plans Livermore City Council is too vague and lacking critical two, and reset their independence some like cities, and others prefer of the renewable energy does not to Alameda County’s General Plan put forth for its Downtown Plan data. This new project alternative meters. I'm slowly learning, we the rural countryside. There are directly benefit Alameda County, and zoning code, as well as the included all of the areas described, contains many elements not pre- need more people like John on the people who feel they must live much less Livermore, (In all fair- Williamson Act that also preserves not just the placement of the hotel. sented in the draft EIR, including City Council or running the in a spacious home on a large ness, the Council has referred agricultural land when making So many of the areas, and I am the removal of the Greenville city as Mayor. John's point is lot while others are quite content these solar projects back to the their decision. They ignored the thinking particularly of the open Station in Livermore, replacing very relevant.... what's a better with the freedom provided by not County for consideration to be numerous and sound objections space areas with walking paths the Mountain House Station, and term than the offensive "G" word? being tied down by a mortgage included in an overall county plan, made by residents of Livermore, and playground areas, will now several major rail-line changes. How about these 3-words: "bait and so prefer renting an apartment but it did not listen to the wishes of the City of Livermore and repre- be drastically reduced in size if Furthermore, the final EIR and switch" Even Eden Housing in town. The point is that people the people to have them stopped.) sentatives of local environmental the Eden Housing Development fails to adequately explain how the architect apologized for not being prefer different things, and their and 3) the downtown housing organizations, and especially the is allowed to proceed as cur- project will fund the $1.2 billion able to deliver as promised. differences do not make them plan has very achievable alterna- will of the voters, and instead in- rently proposed. I and many of my price tag for the extension from There is evidence they all new enemies. Most people are com- tives. The sad part of these public serted their personal opinions and friends thought this development Pleasanton to Isabel. So far, only from the get-go. Inadequate park- fortable recognizing that people debates has been the opposition emotions to make an irreversible was to be an attractive pleasant 700 million has been allocated, ing of the magnitude associated like different things and as long as being framed by the City Council damaging decision on the future place to enjoy downtown Liver- including the 400 million trans- with the existing Eden Housing those differences do not intrude on and the supporters of these four of our valley. more. We thought we could enjoy ferred from Livermore BART to plan is a terrible design experiment their lives in a negative way, few initiatives as being anti-growth, Beyer, Eddy, and Imhof should lunch, or buy an ice cream, and the authority. The financial data to foist on our downtown. There expectations of problems arise. against renewable energy, afford- be replaced with knowledgeable stroll the projected walking paths. does not add up! are two alternative projects not be- Problems, however, do begin able housing and a unique wine individuals who can make in- Now with the proposed increased Besides incomplete financial ing helpfully analyzed in public by to occur when some typically country themed hotel. Nothing formed educated decisions without population density, bigger and accountability, the final EIR fails the city as promised by the mayor arrogant academicians insist that could be further from the truth. personal bias and with a com- taller buildings, that section of to provide adequate noise, air during his election campaign. One reality should be molded to con- Many of us believe the majority mitment to advancing the public Livermore will just be a crowded quality, biological, agriculture, project located on the West 150- form to a theory that defines what of Livermore residents are on the interest. The new appointments area. I doubt many children not hydrology, and cumulative mitiga- feet, the other project on the North they think reality should consist side of the opposition and simply should understand zoning laws and living in the housing units will tions. Many endangered species 150-feet. TO THE WEST: Just of – unsurprisingly it is often want an honest consideration of be competent to make independent enter the playground area to play. are at risk. The final EIR does not condemn the bedrooms and units their “vision.” Forcing society to the positions. And yet we are 0-4 judgments. They should come to And, with the increased numbers answer concerns raised by outside and space needed out of the new conform to a specific vision that is in this public debate. There are meetings having independently of people now projected to be agencies and the public. rental project being developed on not a product of society’s natural unquestionably many fine people reviewed projects, stick to the living in the area and with less Given the fact that three coun- the old Groth Bros. site. It has suf- evolution is oppression. CRT is a on both sides of these debates with facts, understand the law, and available parking, other local ties and over 30 agencies are ficient parking, setbacks, designs, concerted attempt to force society passionate views on the future serve in the publics’ best interest, people may not want to fight the involved, the public and the board fixedcost (not subject to runaway to conform to a manufactured of Livermore. Everyone is to be not their personal emotions or be congestion to visit. The shining need more time to review new inflation) and satisfies other envi- vision of how society should be respected. For someone who has swayed by false claims. jewel of the Downtown Plan is changes … 10 days is not enough. ronmental concerns. Rough order structured, organized, and how called Livermore home for more The public is owed a com- losing some of its luster. Please email or call the following of magnitude of costs savings its members must behave – it is than 3 decades, I simply reject the petent board before any further board members and ask for a 45- over the current Eden Housing a clear case of oppression when notion that the City Council has damage is done. The Alameda day minimum comment period to project should be at least equal to the government is an agent. To adequately taken this opposition County Board of Supervisors need Two Sides to One Coin evaluate the new preferred project. the additional costs of the acquisi- achieve its goals, CRT seeks to against fundamentally changing to act now. Patrick Whipple, Livermore Contact Supervisor Haubert, tion and provide open space of a sever society’s connection with the unique and admirable charm For the past few months, I Livermore Mayor Bob Woerner, 2 to 1 wanted larger city park on its moral standards, behavioral of Livermore into consideration. Keep City Space have read a collective of people Livermore Councilmember Ki- the old Lucky Store super block norms, and spiritual beliefs pri- I simply ask why? from Livermore discuss, rant, and ick, Chairs Veronica Vargas and that can be used by everyone. ON More Available sometimes praise the downtown marily by asserting that white Victoria Whyte Ball, Livermore Tracy Mayor, Vice-Chair Melissa THE NORTH: Save Downtown America is and always has been a plan. However, something inter- Hernandez, Dublin mayor, San Livermore contingency www. LVCC Here for As a longtime resident of racist society. The Long Run esting to note and keep in mind Ramon Mayor Hudson, Danville savelivermoredowntown.com Livermore, I feel a distinct respon- was my attention by the town Mayor Karen Stepper, and Bernice has worked up a development Dawn P. Argula, Livermore Valley sibility to stand up right now for survey. In some of the questions on No Freedom of Chamber of Commerce Tingle of Mountain House Com- scenario, perhaps even more at- our city center’s renovation. The the survey, some rather crucial in- munity Services. This may be our tractive than my preferred idea on Speech for Stein! I am responding to the com- result will really be important to formation is written within them. Carla Biermann, Livermore last chance to request concrete the West Side. During his election ments published in the April 1 the overall well-being of us all If the downtown is not finished, data and details missing from the our current mayor promised us a I am writing in support of Plan- issue of The Independent, regard- now and in the future. then the 14.2 million dollars in final EIR. serious look at alternatives, yet ning Commissioner John Stein. ing the LVCC Chairman’s Circle I remember when, as a child, allocated funds will no longer be Certification of the final EIR fails to do so. He's leaving a few The First Amendment protects our member sponsors – Intersect we traveled through Livermore available. Instead, it will be up is not appropriate without further thousand of us feeling like no one freedom of speech. I have known Power, Chevron and PG&E – busi- from Twain Harte where we lived, to the taxpayers to pay off those concrete information. is listening, or worse, treating us of John Stein since I moved here nesses that play a key role in our to visit relatives in San Francisco funds over the next ten years. That like chumps. Worse yet, if John is in 1976. During this time, he has past, present and future economy. and the Peninsula, and I was al- was voted on years ago to make right about the parking, we may served our Livermore City by They power our homes, equip- ways struck by the city’s unique What’s A Better Word? the downtown more pleasant. Rich Buckley, Livermore need to find a new word to replace being on the City Council for 16 ment, and vehicles, helping to situation. Over time, I witnessed Remember that every major city We are lucky to have John the dreaded "G" word in order to years and twice on the Planning keep the economy moving. These the area’s development, and small in California must have affordable discuss what we're creating. Commission. I have attended businesses represent infrastruc- cities emerged nearby. I could housing to get funding for such Stein on the Livermore Planning City Council meetings and found ture, an LVCC policy priority never figure out where their city things as downtown plans. Over him to be an independent thinker. - sufficient, sound, enhanced or centers were, mainly because they the past decade, with an influx of He asks good and thoughtful expanded infrastructure is the really didn’t have a downtown people coming from other parts of questions when discussing new backbone to a strong economy defined. the bay area looking for better af- ideas for our town. I admire his and community. Other policy Here in Livermore, we already fordable housing or people trying input and our town has turned out priorities include – membership, have a lovely long-established to live closer to their jobs in the pretty great! I am appalled that the economic development, housing, downtown with lots of character. valley, it's clear that Livermore is Council is thinking of dismissing and Livermore Downtown re- We also have Lawrence Livermore spread pretty thin on the matters of Celebrate him for clearly explaining how his vitalization. LVCC Chairman’s Lab, the Bankhead, the Bothwell, having affordable housing. the BEST of the BEST thoughts are concerning the Eden Circle members find value in sup- the Rodeo, our distinguished In comparison, the Eden hous- Wines Downtown Project. Many towns- porting LVCC in this effort. world-re-known Vintner culture, ing project is not a perfect plan people feel the way he does. I do During the deadly COVID-19 Science, Opera and Theater. With by any stretch of the imagination. not think an apology was in order. pandemic, LVCC was able to sus- the re-working of the land in our One could say that it was evidently To quote Winston Churchill, “Ev- tain its operations due in great part center, we have an amazing op- one in which the city council was eryone is in favor of free speech. to the support of our Chairman’s portunity to expand our city’s heart trying to kill two birds with one Hardly a day passes without its Circle members. The revenues for people who come here from all stone type of deal. The problem is Livermore Valley being extolled, but some people’s of so many LVCC member busi- over the world to experience our that no matter what, it was always idea of it is that they are free to nesses were impacted, and as a science and culture. destined to fail, but it's clear to me say what they like, but if anyone result, they were unable to pay We all whole-heartedly ap- that people's voices are not being UNCORKED else says anything back, that is an their annual dues at a time when prove of affordable housing; some heard much at the end of the day.

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With forward. of the pandemic, which affected its the current plan to add more units, May 20th, 2021 | 6–8:30 pm I am not surprised at the op- professional staff, from day one of it will create a dark canyon four position to a proposed solar farm Action Alert Palm Event Center in Pleasanton the shelter-in -place order, LVCC stories high. There are undoubt- Limited tables of 6 available on the outskirts of Livermore, continued to operate, pivoting, and edly other lots where housing Donna Cabanne, Livermore out-of-sight north of the freeway. leaning in to expand its reach be- can be built near downtown that Ask the Valley Link Rail Au- No individual tickets for sale Nimbyism is a well-known af- yond its membership, supporting will achieve the same goal. Let’s thority Board to postpone certifi- Procedures compliant with Alameda County guidelines. fliction among environmentalists. any business seeking information, continue to expand and create a cation of the final EIR. To purchase a table or for more information, please visit "We need to be all-solar-and- The staff will present its pre- access, and resources during this feeling of openness, welcomeness TriValleyConservancy.org or (925) 449-8706. wind-powered," they say until collectively painful economic and culture downtown to keep ferred alternative project at a such is proposed for any specific period of time. the center of our city space more Zoom hearing on May 12, starting Proceeds benefit Tri-Valley Conservancy’s Land Programs. location. Other renewables are dis- LVCC set up a second website, available for all our inhabitants favored - nuclear (obviously), and livermoreupdates.com, which is and visitors to enjoy. geothermal needs recharge water open to any area business, and and makes earthquakes. Hydro, the published a weekly e-newsletter, Happy Mother’s Day, most beneficial source - providing The SIP (shelter in place), fo- both electricity and water - was But Not for Cows cused on COVID-19-related in- Lucas Nelson, Livermore declared ‘not a renewable.’ Pump- formation. We strengthened our You Are Invited storage hydro as a storage battery relationships with other business This Sunday, May 9, we cel- for wind and solar power makes organizations and government ebrate Mother’s Day and the PACIFIC CHAMBER ORCHESTRA’S FREE ONLINE CELEBRATION sense, but it will certainly be op- partners in the effort to influence, cherished bond between mother posed by the self-styled greenies. obtain and effectively distribute and child. Might scare the fish, dontchaknow. relevant information and resources Tragically, our dairy cows, All know wind is unreliable, from official and credible sources. world-wide icons of motherhood, but few realize that solar power Today, LVCC continues to never get to see or nurture their is available less than half the meet our core mission as the babies. Newborn calves are torn time - even a thin overcast reduces economy transitions through a re- from their mothers at birth and solar harvest greatly, and a solid covery from this pandemic. LVCC turned into veal cutlets, so we can overcast reduces wattage to less is no secret – it’s been operating in drink their milk. The grief-stricken than 10% of normal, a personally the Livermore Valley since at least mother cows bellow for days, call- observed value from an off-grid the 1920s and was incorporated in ing in vain for their babies’ return. installation. 1937. I invite and welcome anyone Dairy cows spend their lives VIRTUOSO PERFORMANCES BY Worse, many solar panels are interested in learning more about chained to concrete floors, with no aimed badly: some on the north this distinguished and amazing access to the outdoors. Each year, side of a roof, some facing east and organization to visit www.liver- they are impregnated artificially others west, such as west-facing at morechamber.org. to maintain their milk production, several Livermore schools (even if Indeed, business is at the table then milked by machines twice a parking lot runs north-south, the and a part of this community. Rec- a day. When production drops, panels could have been cleverly ognizing our economic heritage, around four years of age, they are aimed south in chevron fashion to supporting a responsible economic ground into hamburgers. catch multiples the annual yield of Dairy products are laden with environment, and planning for a LESLIE CHIN NINA FLYER ROBIN MAY IGOR VELIGAN MARNIE BRECKENRIDGE west-facing panels). sustainable and vibrant economy cholesterol, saturated fats, hor- So, with the solar available less for future generations, LVCC mones, pathogens, and antibiotics, ONLINE AUCTION FEATURING than half the time and generally is here for the long-run, and we leading to obesity, diabetes, heart mal-aimed, and wind unreliable, intend to continue our support of disease, and stroke. Many people Fine Art & Jewelry, Golf, Spa & Fitness, Class A Motorhome why are the greenies opposing business and the greater Livermore lack the enzyme for digesting a solar farm that would be well Valley community. dairy products. aimed, exceptionally productive, This Mother’s Day let's honor and out of sight for all but a few motherhood and compassion. persons each day? Because they East County Board of Zoning Let's replace the products of cow can, of course. Stopping projects Adjustments Replacements cruelty with delicious, healthful, is an end unto itself. Susan Springer, Livermore eco-friendly nut and grain-based JOIN US ONLINE...FREE! An unfortunate joke is the Supervisor David Haubert and milk, cheese, and ice cream prod- very stupid effort by some towns the other Alameda County Board ucts offered by our supermarket. Visit: www.pacificchamberorchestra.org to RSVP to end natural gas for cooking and of Supervisors must promptly heating. Tell the so-called planners replace East County Board of Zon- in those burgs that natural gas has ing Adjustments members Frank the least carbon of all naturally Imhof, Derek Eddy and Scott occurring fuels and electric heat Beyer with members who are not uses much more energy than using rubber stamps of County planning gas directly. Favored 'renewables' staff or developers. aren't and never will be in suf- This three-member, appointed ficient quantity, the shortage gets board has great power over the made up by gas and coal. Califor- future of unincorporated East nia lacks sufficient electricity for Alameda County, directly impact- summer now; worsening if elec- ing the lives of residents and the tricity replaces clean, low carbon ecosystems. Beyer, whose term fuels. How are you going to charge expired a year ago, missed criti- your Tesla when the lights go out? cal decision meetings during the The carbon footprint of all past year. Eddy and Imhof have California being barely measur- less than a year remaining on able, what Livermore does isn't their terms, but they too should be measurable. Why waste effort on replaced now. a ‘climate action plan?’ Because The public has the right to wasting public money is an end expect that at a minimum the unto itself. members on the Board will attend meetings, carefully study propos- I Simply Ask Why als, understand the legal standards Don Maroney, Livermore for evaluating developments, and After several years of public be familiar other applicable laws. debate, there has been a sizeable Members must ask demanding opposition to the placement of the questions and insist upon receiv- east side hotel, building of 4-story ing honest answers. housing in the heart of the down- Neither Eddy nor Imhof met town plan, and the Aramis and this minimum performance stan- SunWalker solar farms. And every dard as ECBZA Members to single time, the Livermore City make an educated decision when Council has supposedly listened they approved two industrial solar to this dissent and went ahead on power plants in North Livermore what surely seems to be foregone Valley last Fall. Eddy and Im- hof displayed a glaring lack of 8 The Independent • MAY 6, 2021 www.independentnews.com Ballistic United Graduates Making Mark in MLS By Matt Schwab feet. Good shot as well.” lege, professional or with oth- points) entered the week tied Things are moving quickly A part of the MLS youth er Developmental Academy for second place in the MLS for Ballistic United Soccer movement, Cowell, Fuentes programs back when Ballistic Western Conference, a point Club, a storied Pleasanton and Akanyirige are Home- did not have that age group. behind Seattle. organization and a takeoff grown Players out of the At Ballistic, Akanyirige of Cowell began to really point for highly skilled young Quakes Academy, but Lem- Pleasanton learned from the hit his stride in U-15s with players. oine signed with Houston in likes of former U.S. national Ballistic when he dominated Four former Ballistic Unit- 2020 out of its USL affiliate team defender Kevin Crow, on the attack against MLS ed Developmental Academy Rio Grande Valley FC. He an ex-Amador Valley High Academy sides and others. stars opened the 2021 season landed on the field quickly star and the current Ballistic “That was the year Cade on Major League Soccer for the Dynamo and excelled Executive Director of Playing came into his own,” Losson rosters. in the MLS is Back tourney and Coaching Development, said. "All of the things that San Jose Earthquakes sen- in Orlando. along with Sonoma State Hall he had been doing fell into sation Cade Cowell, 17, who Another former Ballistic of Famer Andrew Ziemer. place, with his athleticism once topped the nation in United player, Travian Sousa, Akanyirige’s first Ballistic and his ability to score goals scoring with Ballistic United a 19-year-old left back, re- coach was Tony Chavarria. and impact games singlehand- U-15s, leads the way. The cently signed with the Sport- He also played for Johnny edly. There’s tons and tons Ballistic alumni group also ing Kansas City II after com- Kinnear, among others. He of great teams out there, but includes Earthquakes’ center peting in Germany. competed on a team coached the ones that really separate back Jacob Akanyirige, 19; Talk about a wealth of by Nico Lemoine’s dad, Sean, themselves are the ones that Houston Dynamo midfielder riches from a 53-year-old although the two players have that differentiator, that Pleasanton soccer club. were in different age groups player that just … he scores.” The Granada Matadors hosted the San Ramon Wolfs on Nico Lemoine, 21; and Gil- bert Fuentes, 19, currently “It’s definitely showing at the time. Nico Lemoine Akanyirige credits the Thursday, April 29. San Ramon won 3-2. (Photo - Doug on loan from the Earthquakes the value of an elite youth and Akanyirige later played Quakes veterans such MLS Jorgensen) with Austin Bold FC of the Development Academy sys- together in the Quakes Acad- All-time leading scorer Chris USL Championship. tem that iron sharpens iron,” emy and are close friends. Wondolowski and Shea Sa- Akanyirige gives his ex- said Jerry Losson, direc- Cowell has taken MLS linas with helping the young Granada Takes Two From Ballistic teammates/current tor of coaching for Ballistic by storm this season. He was guys develop and “giving us pros high marks as players United’s MLS Next Develop- recently named MLS Player the inspiration to go out and and people. Cowell is turning mental Academy, of the club’s of the Week for Week 3 and show off our talent. They’re Amador Valley High School heads as he attacks seemingly wealth of talented graduates. to the MLS Team of the Week. just great guys overall.” The Granada High School At Amador Valley on Sat- without fear in head coach “It’s certainly working, and In the Quakes’ 4-1 win over He has fond memories of boys' varsity basketball team urday, the Dons managed to Matias Almeyda’s aggressive of course, the growth of MLS D.C. United on May 1 at Pay- his time at Ballistic. won its first two games of stay with the Matadors all the system. on an international level is Pal Park in San Jose, Cowell “Oh, it was a great club. the delayed 2021 season last way to the finish. The teams “Cade’s great. That kid. certainly helpful. For them became the youngest MLS I had the best time playing weekend in a home-and-home were tied after the first quarter, He’s like a kid in a man’s to be a part of that too says a player to have a goal and an there,” Akanyirige said. “I series against Amador Valley 15-15, with Granada holding body. Speed, power … I saw whole lot, I think.” assist in consecutive matches. met some of my best friends High School. a three-point lead at the half, him come into the Quakes to Losson said Ballistic Unit- He had the winning goal and to this day playing there when The Granada Matador’s 36-33. Amador Valley cut now; his technical skills have ed built its academy slowly; two assists, upping his league- I was little. It was a fun time. took an early lead at home on Granada’s lead to two, 53-51, improved overall,” said the the goal has always been to leading assist total to three. We had a great team each year Friday, with a 15-8 advantage after three quarters, which 5-foot-11 Akanyirige, who find the right pathway for With a bright cast of young as well. Great coaches; just a after the first quarter and 29-24 proved to be the final margin showed promise in his first players whether it be in col- talent, the Quakes (2-1-0, 6 great environment overall.” at the half. The Matadors then as the Matadors held on to MLS start against Portland took command in the second win 65-63. last season. He has not played half, stretching the lead to Kevin Gad again led the this season on a deep squad. 54-35 after three quarters and way for Granada with 14 Fuentes, a Tracy native, finishing at 71-47. points, followed by Eric is of both Salvadoran and Kevin Gad led the way for Halsch with 13, McKeever Guatemalan descent which the Matadors with 19 points, with 10, and Weidenfeld with means he can play for those including three three-pointers, eight. John Mitchel added two national teams along with followed by Landon Weiden- seven points and had a steal the U.S. national team. feld with 10, Yanik Anderson with less than a minute to play “I played with Gilbert for with nine, and Andrew McK- that ended a late-game push by a while,” Akanyirige said. eever with seven points. Amador Valley. “He’s smaller, but the way he uses his body, like his techni- cal skills, he makes up for being smaller. You don’t re- ally notice it because with his skills he can get around it.” Lemoine is “amazing as well,” the Quakes defender said. “His skills are crazy. He’s super quick, super-fast TRI-VALLEY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Now Until Saturday, May 8 Now Until Friday, July 23 group meets weekly, from 7 to Livermore Downtown Livermore Valley Opera Art History in Action 8:30 p.m., and those over 18 are Farmers Market Open for Presents “Triple Treat 2021” A creative and varied monthly invited to join. Email namitrival- the Season Livermore Valley Opera will curriculum introduces some of [email protected] or Open Sundays, from 9 a.m. to again offer an operatic treat with art’s major periods, artworks and [email protected] for the 1 p.m., on Second Street between a series of free online concerts architecture, as well as the impact Zoom link. For more information, J Street and L Street. Open Thurs- on LVOpera Channel on YouTube. of different cultures, theories, visit NAMI-TriValley.org. days, April 15 to Nov. 18, from 4 “Triple Treat 2021” features pro- materials, processes, techniques Thursday, May 13 to to 8 p.m., at Carnegie Park, 2155 fessional opera singers perform- and audiences. The instructor will Third St., between J Street and ing in three concerts premiering be Thomasin Dewhurst. There are Thursday, Aug. 19 K Street. The Amador Dons' JV basketball team faced off against March 13, April 10, and May 8. multiple class dates. For more Twilight League Join other Dublin Chamber Granada, Friday, April 30. Amador won 56-49. (Photo - All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and information or to register, vis- Pleasanton Farmers Market members for some fresh air, ex- Doug Jorgensen) accompanied by LVO Music Direc- it https://sforce.co/3ktrnkY. Open for the Season ercise and friendly competi- tor Alexander Katsman. English Open Saturdays, from 10 to tion. Chamber Board of Director, subtitles provided. Following each Saturday, May 8 1 p.m., at Main Street and West Les Jacob, with Select Imaging, premiere, the concerts will be Native Garden Open in Angela Street. Seniors 60 and Tri-Valley Leadership Group is looking for interested golfers available on-demand on the LVO- Livermore over are welcome for specialized to form a team to play in the Twi- pera Channel so you can watch Livermore’s best kept secret shopping from 9 to 10 a.m. Honors Student Innovators light Golf League at Dublin Ranch each any time. Though the Triple is quickly becoming The Garden, The Innovation Tri-Valley health resources, the wellness Golf Course on Thursday evenings. Livermore Downtown Treat virtual opera concerts are as more people learn about the Leadership Group this week center now offers peer media- Shotgun start goes at 5:30 p.m. Farmers Market Open for free, donations are always wel- Granada Native Garden near down- awarded its annual10th annual tion and behavior intervention. For more information, contact the Season come. For more information, vis- town. The Garden is dedicated to Dreammakers and Risktakers Members of the group include Jeff Hazelwood, director of golf, Open Sundays, from 9 a.m. to it www.livermorevalleyopera.com. drought-tolerant California native Awards to 20 local students. Tatiana Amador, Ana Martinez plants and is always open to the Dublin Ranch Golf Course. 1 p.m., on Second Street between According to the organiza- Galindo, Emma Goulart, Ra- J Street and L Street. Open Thurs- Now to Thursday, May 13 public. Volunteers will be on hand Saturday, May 15 tion, the awards recognize chel Hendry, Ashley Messing, Shaping Tomorrow’s from 10 a.m. to noon to answer days, April 15 to Nov. 18, from 4 “student innovators from the Rebecca Sandoval Clampitt, questions and provide more infor- Hang Your Quilts Day to 8 p.m., at Carnegie Park, 2155 Visionaries Hang your love-themed quilts Tri-Valley region whose ideas and Kassandra Torres. This art-infused multimedia mation. For more information, visit Third St., between J Street and from your balcony, porch railings, hold the promise to change the A group of students at Dub- adventure for students 13 and old- granadanativegarden.org or email K Street. fence, tree, or car from 9 a.m. to world. It showcases the talent lin High School were honored er will inspire them to examine and [email protected]. 5 p.m., to bring cheer and bright- Pleasanton Farmers Market and bravery of the next genera- for creating Youth Coding appreciate issues surrounding di- en up local neighborhoods. The Open for the Season tion and gives the opportunity Workshops and online videos versity, community, humanity, and Monday, May 10 Amador Valley Quilters initiated Open Saturdays, from 10 to for civic leaders to recognize to teach programming com- the environment, and develop their Livermore-Amador Gene- ‘Hang Your Quilts Day’ in April 1 p.m., at Main Street and West them.” puter to middle school stu- own roadmap and action plan for alogical Society Presents 2020 and will continue to celebrate Angela Street. Seniors 60 and “During a year in lock- dents. Members of the group the future. The curriculum was de- Thomas MacEntee this day on the third Saturday of over are welcome for specialized down our youngest innova- include Kaif Jeelani, Shreyas veloped by artist Nova Starling, In- The Livermore-Amador Gene- each month until the Covid-19 shopping from 9 to 10 a.m. tors broke-out with empathy, Lad, Nishad Chavan, Mannat structor Anne Giancola, Visual Arts alogical Society will host a free pandemic comes to a close. For equity and boundless spirit.,” Dhot, Aditya Mahajan, Harun Manager. To register, visit https:// event featuring Thomas MacEntee more information, visit www. VIRTUAL ONLINE EVENTS said Lynn Naylor, CEO of Momin, Shriya Rudrashetty, sforce.co/3uFdkNR. on Monday, May 10, from 7 to the business-led organization. and Samarth Shastry. 8:30 p.m., on Zoom. MacEntee, amadorvalleyquilters.org -AVAILABLE ANYTIME “Our community is inspired by Amaya Ghoshal, a graduate Now Until Wednesday, May 19 a genealogy professional based Thursday, May 20 Pacific Chamber Orchestra student leaders all across the of Monte Vista High School Coffee Hour for Seniors in the United States, is also a Virtual Trivia Night Offers Musical Podcast Zoom “Coffee Hour for Seniors” blogger, educator, author, social Tri-Valley who even in tough in Danville, was recognized Livermore Shakespeare Festi- During this time of challenge, will resume once a month, on media connector, online community times lead with grit, technical for founding a nonprofit orga- val presents a Virtual Trivia Night PCO continues to bring every- Wednesday mornings, beginning builder, and more. He describes competence, and the heartfelt nization, Learning Outreach, at 6 p.m. Sign up as a team of up to one beautiful music made in- in January. The Zoom get-togethers himself as a lifelong learner, with desire to make the world a to improve STEM education 10 people, or as an individual and sightful. Conductor Lawrence will take place from 10:00 a.m. to a background in a multitude of better place.” opportunities for students in organizers will form a team for you. Kohl is pleased to announce the 11:00 a.m. on Feb. 17, March 17, topics, who has finally figured 2021 Award Recipients underserved areas of Kenya, You can even play with friends and launch of a series of podcasts of India, and Peru, as well as the April 14 and May 19. For more in- out what he does best: teach, Alexis Bondarenko, a Foot- family from out of state. The event musician interviews and conver- Bay Area. formation, visit dublin.ca.gov/380/ inspire, instigate, and serve as a hill High School student, and is $10 and will be approximately 90 sations about the music. Subscribe Chandrika Narayan, from Special-Events. curator and go-to-guy for concept Megan Mehta, a student at minutes of brain bending fun and to listen at www.pacificchamber- Amador Valley High School nurturing and inspiration. Access the University of California, engagement. A link will be sent out orchestra.org. in Pleasanton, was honored for Now to Saturday, May 22 the Zoom event at https://bit. Berkeley, were honored for on the day of the event. For more her involvement in Aarti for Drawing Nature with Pen ly/32KQ7Nl. For more information, Sunflower Hill Online creating a podcast, “Think information, visit livermoreshakes. Girls, Providing Possibilities and Ink email [email protected]. Activities Scope,” to engage teens in org/virtualtrivianight. Foundation, and the Banyan Using pen and ink, discover Sunflower Hill posts new Online conversations about uncom- Tree Wellness Center. the pleasure of rendering objects Wednesday, May 12 Activity videos created for people fortable issues, such as fear, ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS Las Positas College student from nature, learn techniques NAMI Tri-Valley Connections with developmental disabilities death, motivation for success, Esmaa Elgarguri was recog- and employ your unique way of Mental Health Support each week. Our archive includes racism, and social equity. Dublin Farmers Market nized for her role as executive seeing. This will be a virtual class Group over 140 free videos on yoga & A student group called the Open for the Season director of Events for the with Instructor Nancy Saltsman. To The NAMI Tri-Valley Connec- meditation, movement exercis- Culture Keepers at Livermore Open Thursdays, 4 to 8 p.m., Teen Advisory Group at the register, visit https://sforce.co/3p- tions Mental Health Support Group es, cooking activities, scavenger High School was recognized at Emerald Glen Community Park, Tracy Public Library, where YulPD. is a weekly, free, online, peer-run, hunts, arts & crafts activities, and for establishing a Wellness 4201 Central Parkway. she plans events for disadvan- mental-health recovery support more! Visit www.sunflowerhill.org/ Center for students to find help taged youth to explore STEM group for people with mental illness onlineactivities in difficult times. In addition learning. by people with mental illness. The to providing access to mental

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Knights to Hold Virtual Charity Auction Axis Offers Vaccines to Ages 16 and Older The Livermore Knights of virtual-charityt-auction-and- work in the community. Columbus will hold a virtual showdown, although chances The five charities included Axis Community Health is now offering COVID-19 vaccination for anyone annual charity auction from to win a one-week stay at a in this year’s showdown are 16 and older at its Livermore and Pleasanton clinics. 6:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, WorldMark Club, along with Open Heart Kitchen, Shep- May 13. donor recognition, are avail- herds Gate, Goodness Village, The clinics offer the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Registration is free at able for purchase. One More Wave, and the As- trellis.org/livermore-knights- All proceeds will go to sociation of African American To schedule as appointment, call (925) 462-1755 of-columbus-48th-annual- support the Knights charitable Vintners. OBITUARIES Joseph Victor Alfano Scott Arthur Fitzgerald Sept. 22, 1942 – April 22, 2021 June 24, 1981 – April 15, 2021 Joseph Victor Alfano was Eve celebrations, and even for On Thursday, April 15, 2021, Scott was also an avid Bay born Sept. 22, 1942, in Pittston, the Hells Angels. Joe’s parents Scott Arthur Fitzgerald, a loving Area sports fan who loved the Pennsylvania, to Joseph Angelo (Joe and Josie) loved dancing to son, brother, uncle, nephew, and San Francisco Giants and the Alfano and Josephine Madelena his band’s rendition of “Spanish friend, passed away at the age Golden State Warriors. Scott was Barberis. Eyes.” We will never be able of 39. a very creative, witty, caring and He had one brother (Phil), to hear “Celebrate,” “Brick Scott was born in Concord, loving man. and the family's princess was House,” or “Unforgettable” with- California, on June 24, 1981, to He is survived by his parents, his little sister (Marie). Joe loved out thinking about our Dad (aka parents, Dave and Leslie Fitzger- Dave and Leslie Fitzgerald; calling his sister Marie daily, Papa Joe) and his band. His last ald, and older brother, Bryan. He brother, Bryan; sister-in-law, and they often talked about the gig was a saxophone solo “When moved to Livermore at the age Michele; and niece, Kayla; along good ol’ days. Joe always ended I Fall In Love,” at his grandson of 1, where he attended local with loving aunts, uncles, numer- those phone calls with “Love you Tyler’s wedding reception for schools and went on to graduate ous cousins and many caring madly. Ciao! Ciao!” their first dance. from Granada High School in friends. He was preceded in death by He and Sharon retired to 1999. He then attended Las Posi- In lieu of a funeral service, his parents (Joe and Josie), Nona, Happiness for Joe was being Southern Utah, where they tas College, where he studied the family is hosting a celebra- and Uncle Mondo. a father and a grandfather. He moved across the street from graphic design and obtained his tion of life on May 15, 2021, at associate of arts degree in 2002. Metallica, Les Claypool from his brother’s home in Livermore, At age 3, he and his family loved making pizza (the way his their favorite son and his family. Primus, and Ryan Martinie from moved to sunny California. He Italian grandmother taught him) Joe loved sitting outside while Scott channeled his inner at 761 Wall St., from 1 to 6 p.m. creativity through creating music Mud Vein. He was a member of with a short ceremony beginning was born with a talent for music. and made sure all his grandchil- waving to all his neighbors; go- several bands throughout his life, His parents nurtured that love of dren could carry on this tradition ing on adventures with his buddy, and in his graphic design work. at 2 p.m. The family invites you He had an extraordinary passion beginning in high school. His to bring pictures, stories to share, music by buying him his first of pizza making and delivering Dale; and the opportunities he favorite bands included Slayer, saxophone and upright string whole pizzas to friends and had to DJ their neighborhood’s for music and art. He began or music to play at the celebra- teaching himself to play the gui- The Misfits and Metallica. tion. They would like you to wear bass (which he still owned and neighbors. Monday Night Concerts in the He began his graphic design played). He earned a master’s He loved being a member park. tar when he was in high school. your favorite concert t-shirt, San Starting with the acoustic guitar, career in 2004, working at RMJ Francisco Giants gear, something in music from San Jose State of the Church of Jesus Christ of Joe is survived by his wife, Graphics in Livermore. Eventu- University. He taught instrumen- Latter-day Saints and serving in Sharon; daughter, Christine his passion then quickly became Scott made for you or anything the bass, which he fell in love ally, he started his own graphic red and black, as those were tal music classes to a range of various callings. Highlights in- (Devin) Fisher; son, Michael design company, Bottom Ink students from young kindergar- cluded serving in the Pleasanton (Nicole); daughter, Elizabeth with and played in the years to Scott’s favorite colors. follow. Along with the acoustic which transformed into Loyalde- If anyone would like to send teners to college undergraduates. 1st Ward bishopric with Bruce (Steve) Marino; granddaughter, fect that was patented in 2015. He really enjoyed teach- McLeod, Brent Cromar, Fred Emily; grandsons, Tyler (Joc- and bass guitar, Scott also taught any photos they have of Scott or himself to play the drums, violin He went on to create custom has any questions regarding the ing guitar classes at Cal State Wolters, and Tim Bean; being elyn), Jake (Shelby), Joey, Matty, banners, t-shirts, car wraps, and Hayward and opening up Cal the ward choir director, ward and Luke; sister, Marie (Al) and the cello. celebration of life, please email His favorite musicians grow- any kind of custom graphic work Michele at fitzgerald.michele@ High’s music department, but his missionary, and home teacher; Levasseur; brother, Phil Alfano; one could think of. favorite students to teach were in and volunteering at Bishop’s and numerous nephews, nieces ing up were Cliff Burton from yahoo.com. elementary school, where he of- storehouse with Don Anderson, and extended family members ten had 60 students in each class. where he got to drive a forklift. whom he loved dearly. His entire Joe retired after teaching music He loved making his homemade family will miss him greatly, but for 46 years in the San Ramon dough to fry up for scones at find peace in knowing he has re- Stephen Anthony Kalthoff Valley Unified School District P1’s Chili Cook-Off’s yearly united with many beloved family June 29, 1940 – March 31, 2021 (from 1966 to 2012). fundraiser supporting the youth’s members, friends, and his best He met the love of his life summer activities. friend - Uncle Mondo. Stephen was born in San and San Francisco, where he was (Sharon Reeve) when he needed If there was music, Joe was As a family, we would like to Francisco during the summer a deacon at Saint Peter and Paul a last-minute substitute piano there. Church service isn’t al- thank all the wonderful caregiv- of 1940 to parents Hazel Garatti Church in North Beach. player for a talent show. They ways a calling. He played for ers - Patty, Cindy, Sierra, Ellie, Kalthoff and Herbert Kalthoff. Stephen had an amazing life. were married on August 17, countless stake and ward ac- and Laura. We will always be Stephen’s family eventually He was a renaissance man in ev- 1968, and have been married for tivities. He supported the youth grateful for them and their help- moved to San Leandro to be ery sense of the word. He could 52 years. He loved the Reeve choir, roadshows, dance festi- ing hands. Until we meet again, closer to his extended Italian- be the executive in a suit one mo- family and said they brought vals and helped other activities “Love you madly. Ciao! Ciao!” American family in Pleasanton ment and in overalls working on much happiness into his life. whenever asked. He also loved The graveside service is on and Livermore. He grew up a tractor the next. He was an avid Joe and Sharon raised their being part of the Bell Choir Saturday, May 1, 2021, at noon, largely in the vineyards and win- reader, hunter, farmer, historian, family in Pleasanton, California. every Christmas. He was a great at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 eries of Pleasanton, including his and traveler. He was member He made it known that his ‘pride supporter of all musical events! S. Dixie Drive, in St. George, grandfather Frank’s eponymous of the Commonwealth Club of and joy’ was not only his black For decades, the core mem- Utah. Arrangements are made Garatti winery. A curly haired San Francisco and an Eastern VW Bug and dog Bocce, but his bers of his band, All Of A Kind, under the direction of Spilsbury young boy, Stephen was adored solidated Freightways in Menlo European history buff. three children. He recently said, consisted of Joe on saxophone, Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. by his family for his boundless Park and remained there for over He lived life to its fullest and “My three kids were the kind of Al Cottrell on keyboards and George, Utah, 435-673-2454. energy, sharp intelligence, and 25 years. During this period, he never succumbed to fear. As a children where I liked to show vocals, Bob Erickson on drums, Friends and family are invited sense of humor. also developed his grandfather’s father he taught us to work hard, them off to my friends and fel- and Neil Underwood on trumpet. to sign his online guest book at He graduated from St. Jo- ‘Escondido Vineyard’ into a suc- dream big, and be brave. We low teachers. And all these years They played at countless wed- www.spilsburymortuary.com. seph’s High School in Alameda cessful business, selling grapes will always remember him as later, I am still proud of them!” ding receptions, New Year’s and received his bachelor’s de- to Wente and several smaller bigger than life, both in stature gree from USF and MBA from wineries in the area for decades. and personality, and completely UC Berkeley. During his college As family business, we spent irreplaceable. He was truly one years, he worked for Southern many weekends and summers in a million. Donald H. Dreyer Pacific Railroad, where he devel- working the land; we camped, He is survived by his beloved oped a lifelong love affair with daughters, Katherine (Scott) June 3, 1937 – April 22, 2021 hunted, moved irrigation pipe, trains. As children, he would take and picked grapes. He instilled Kalthoff Eby and Janet Toliver; Donald H. Dreyer, a resident 19, 1969, at the Holy Names us to watch trains at all hours of an unshakable work ethic in us, grandchildren, Steven, Sofia, of Pleasanton, passed away early Church in San Francisco. They the day and night. He knew every for which we are so grateful. Julia, Ava, and Scotty (Calica); Thursday morning. met and shared a love of horses schedule. He even planned trips As a third-generation vintner dear friend, Mary; ex-wife and He was 83 years old and that still holds true today along rail lines throughout the in the Livermore Valley, Ste- good friend, Alice; and many touched so many lives with his Along with his loving wife, U.S. and the world; taking the phen served as president of the cousins, nieces, and nephews. big heart and personality. Barbara, Donald is survived by Trans-Siberian Railroad with his Livermore Valley Winegrowers He was preceded in death by Donald was born in the hills his two children, Danielle Wag- brother Phil and nephew Brian in Association, chaired the South his parents, Hazel and Herbert; of Oakland, California, to Ted ner of Folsom, and Scott Dreyer 1993, and most recently, with his Livermore Valley Development his dear brother, Philip; and his and Grace Dreyer, where he of Alpine; son-in-law, Michael daughters through Texas in 2018. Planning Committee, and was daughter, Lisa. lived along with his brother, Leo Wagner, and daughter-in-law Stephen married Alice Paint- elected to the Board of Directors The family is grateful for Dreyer, and sister, Barbara Drey- Andria Dreyer; and grandchil- er in 1964 and moved to San of the Alameda County Water all the condolences and remem- er. Don graduated from Oakland dren, Holly and Katie Wagner Antonio, Texas, to join the Air and Conservation District (Zone brances. Donations can be sent to High School, then went on to and Natalie and Logan Dreyer. Force. When he returned, he 7). He was very active socially Tri-Valley Conservancy. become a member of the United He also leaves behind his brother, accepted a position with Con- and politically in the Tri-Valley Love you, Dad! States Air Force RegAF, where Leo Dreyer of Atherton, and he served from 1955 to1959. He sister, Barbara Dreyer of Mas- was an ART of the Squadron 42D sachusetts. Combat Support Group. Friends and family are in- Lawrence (Larry) A. Troen Donald went on to enjoy vited to the Celebration of Life a career in business, where he that will be held at 1 p.m. on Lawrence (Larry) A. Troen, survived by his wife of 55 years, worked as a corporation credit Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Cal- of Livermore, passed away Linda Troen; son, Kenneth Troen manager for DeGorgio Corpora- laghan Mortuary in Livermore. peacefully at home on April of Livermore; daughter, Kathleen tion, then going into business for A live stream is also available at 23, 2021, surrounded by loved Engel of San Diego; son-in-law, himself at Dreyer and Company. https://bit.ly/3biGcUf. Donald ones, after complications from Duncan Engel; grandchildren, Don spent many years enjoy- will be laid to rest on Monday, congestive heart failure; he was Sierra Metcalf-Rotolo and Bre- ing his love of horses, announc- May 17, 2021, at the San Joaquin 77 years old. anna Troen of Antioch, and Dun- ing shows at the Metropolitan National Cemetery, at 1:30 p.m., Larry was born on March 9, can and Lilianna Engel of San Horseman's Arena all the way where any friends or family are 1944, to George and Betty Troen Diego; and great-granddaughter, to the California State Fair, and welcome to join as well. ers, and the California Credit in the city of San Angelo, Texas. Kinsley McAllister. He also spending time in Capitola at his Callaghan Mortuary is hon- He graduated from Arroyo High leaves behind his sisters Barbara family's beach house with family Management Association over ored to be serving the Dreyer the years. School in San Lorenzo, Califor- Troen of Tracy, Patricia Freitas of and friends. He was the president family. An online guestbook nia, in 1961. Larry served in the Castro Valley, and many nieces of NorCal Western Association, Donald married the love of is available for condolences at his life, Barbara Dreyer, on April Army for three years and was and nephews. The Venitian Court Homeown- www.callaghanmortuary.com. stationed at Ft. Leavenworth, Rock n' Roll Auto Recycling, A celebration of his life will Kansas, where he met his wife, and then later at Poppy Ridge be scheduled at a later date after Linda. After getting married, Golf Course. COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Larry and Linda moved out to While retired, he also had In lieu of flowers, please consider Linda Marie Stewart California in 1965 to be closer to time to focus on his many other a donation to the American Heart March 6, 1957 – April 28, 2021 Larry's family. Larry and Linda hobbies, including his bowling Association (www2.heart.org) or went on to have two children, league and scheduling social the National Kidney Foundation Linda Marie Stewart, beloved of wisdom and a soft place to fall Kenneth and Kathleen. events for UPS retirees. He loved (www.kidney.org/donation) in wife, mother, grandmother, sis- for many. Her home was a place Larry worked for United Par- spending time with his family honor of Larry Troen. ter, aunt, and friend, passed away where anyone could come and cel Service (UPS) as a delivery and friends and seemed to make Callaghan Mortuary is hon- with her family by her side on share their story with her, and no driver for 28 years and retired in new friends everywhere he went. ored to be serving the Troen Wednesday, April 28, 2021. one would leave without food if 2001. While retired, Larry took Larry was predeceased by his family. An online guestbook Her long and courageous she could help it. on part time work to fund his love father, George; his mother, Betty; is available for condolences at battle with cancer claimed her Some of her favorite things of golf. First, as a driver with and his niece, Megan Troen. He is www.callaghanmortuary.com. body, but not her spirit. were going on trips with her Linda was born in Sacra- family, especially to Disneyland, mento on March 6, 1957, to Ron attending family reunions, mak- Sizelove and Eleanor Ekdahl. ing dozens of plates of Christmas Tom James Silva She started dating her husband, cookies to hand out every year, Jan. 9, 1942 – March 26, 2021 Rich Stewart, while working cooking for crowds, going out to at National Semiconductor in breakfast, drawing with charcoal, Tom James Silva, retired built. 1980, and moved to Livermore painting, watching old mystery public utility serviceman and Tommy enjoyed shopping, to be with him. They married in movies, writing lyrics to her lifelong resident of Alameda driving, photography and vid- 1983 and welcomed their first husband’s music, writing in her County, died March 26,2021. eography. He loved to make daughter, Sheena, in 1984, fol- journal, reading to her grandson, He is survived by his devoted others laugh with his quick wit- lowed by their second daughter, and spending time with anyone wife, Sharon Silva; daughter ted one-line comments. Tommy Javonna, in 1989. she held dear. and daughter-in-law Amy and never missed an opportunity to Linda was a graduate of Las Aside from her family, study- Erin McCann; 1-year-old grand- demonstrate the value of perse- Positas College and worked as a ing the Bible was her greatest daughter Piper James McCann; verance, punctuality, and routine. mechanical drafter for over 20 passion. She was a lover of brother and sister-in-law Allen In his retirement, Tommy years. She gave her life to God literature, music, space, and and Sandy Silva; and nephews, was a regular among the monthly in 1991 and attended Trinity science, and education was very Todd and Jim Silva. ROMEOs lunch crew. He was Church for 30 years. She was the important to her. She adored Tom was born Jan. 9, 1942, proud to have participated in the embodiment of hospitality and a young women's Bible study in children and nurtured their cre- in Oakland, California. He was Bay-to-Breakers three times, spent her life joyfully putting the her home; she taught Sunday ativity and curiosity. She loved the youngest son born to Eliza- promoted to grandfather in 2020 worked on the pit crew for Gil- needs of others above her own. school at her church and art unconditionally. beth and Joseph Silva. As a and was affectionately know, as bert Motorsports, and to have As an artist, mentor, coun- classes at Shepherd’s Gate; and Linda’s beautiful life will be young man, Tommy completed Papa Beep Beep. become an amateur gardener. selor, teacher, writer, and poet, so much more. If anyone needed cherished by her husband of 37 carpentry school and worked in Tommy enjoyed being some- Tommy was a devoted son, she applied her talents passion- her, she was there for them. years, Rich; daughters, Sheena truck and brake sales at Friction one others could depend on. He brother, uncle, and husband, a ately to her volunteer work. She Linda was full of beauty, and Javonna; son-in-law, Ian; Materials. He drove across the frequently donated his time, supportive father and grandfa- painted the sets for her church’s compassion, humor, and moth- and grandson, Ezra; as well as country and coached basketball. labor and knowledge of trades ther. He was a loyal neighbor, Live Drive-Thru Nativity; she erly love. She took joy in simple countless relatives and friends. Tommy enjoyed bowling, water to family and friends. Tommy friend, and family man. Tommy helped run the Christ-Centered experiences and scenes of life, She will be deeply missed by skiing, and seeing Broadway continued coaching basketball is deeply, deeply missed by all Art Show, and she had a heart and was in constant awe and every life she touched. plays. for many years with Catholic who knew him. for the homeless and served them wonder at the beauty of God’s A memorial service will be In 1975, he married his be- Youth Organization (CYO) and The family requests those tirelessly. She was devoted to creation which inspired her art. held at a later date at Trinity loved, Sharon, a bookkeeper at a Pleasanton Middle School. He who wish to express sympathy F.A.I.T.H., her church's outreach She used her life to shine God's Church in Livermore. For more local electrical supply house. He regularly attended his daughter’s to consider making a donation to program; she organized annual love on others and did so with information, contact Rich at rich. became a father in 1979. Tommy high school sporting events and Suncrest Home Hospice, 42808 group trips to volunteer for Op- a sense of humor that could put [email protected]. retired from PG&E in 2003 af- donated his backyard as a space Christy St., #216, Fremont, CA, eration Christmas Child; she held anyone at ease. She was a beacon ter 27 years of service. He was for the homecoming float to be 94538, in his name. 10 The Independent • MAY 6, 2021 www.independentnews.com

LLNL Looks to Integrate Supercomputing Controlled Burns Planned for Fire Training at Camp Parks The Lawrence Livermore tions of the broader comput- systems and public cloud On Sunday, May 2, and Thursday, May 6, San Ramon Valley firefighters will be conducting National Laboratory (LLNL) ing ecosystem, and econom- offerings, starting with com- has teamed up with Red Hat, ics are a primary driver,” said mercial HPC workloads. small, controlled burns for wildland fire training purposes at Camp Parks. Be advised that a software developer subsid- Bronis R. de Supinski, chief “We would love to see a some smoke may be visible from local neighborhoods. Firefighters will be present to quickly iary of IBM, to investigate technology officer of Liver- platform like Red Hat Open- extinguish each small fire. ways for supercomputers more Computing at LLNL. Shift be able to run a wide to take advantage of cloud “With the growing preva- range of workloads on a wide technology. lence of cloud-based sys- range of platforms, from Researchers will ini- tems, we must align our HPC supercomputers to clusters,” NILES tially look to integrate the strategy with cloud technolo- said IBM researcher Claudia (Continued from first page) way LLNL now schedules gies, particularly in terms of Misale. will also link the trail to Palo- around $29 million, will in- and its project partners, in- workloads for its high-per- their software environments, “We see difficulties in mares Road, creating a safe clude the development of the cluding the Cities of Fremont formance computer (HPC) to ensure the long-term sus- the HPC world from hav- crossing of State Route 84. To environmental impact report and Union City, as well as the systems through its open- tainability and affordability ing many different types of accommodate user parking, the (EIR) along with the construc- EBRPD, San Francisco Public source Flux framework with of our mission-critical HPC HPC software stacks, and project features staging areas in tion of the bridge to Palomares Utilities Commission, and the Red Hat’s OpenShift, a cloud systems,” de Supinski said. container platforms like downtown Niles, Palomares Road. Alameda County Water Dis- computing platform that sup- Red Hat would like to OpenShift can address these Road and a new parking area “The EIR allows us to get trict are collaborating on the ports applications in several make OpenShift a com- difficulties,” Misale said. to be constructed by the East funding,” said Robert Stevens, project and helping to secure programming languages. mon platform for a range of “We believe OpenShift can Bay Regional Park District principal with CSW/Stuber- funding. “Cloud systems are in- computing infrastructures, be the common denomina- (EBRPD) in Sunol. Stroeh Engineering Group “When I think of Niles Can- creasingly setting the direc- including large-scale HPC tor.” Community input for the Inc. “This is not a pie-in-the- yon, I think of this as an iconic project was positive. Speakers sky idea anymore; it is really trail ― one of the great trails of weighed in during the meeting something the county and our California,” said Stevens. “The Stanford Professor to Discuss Impact of Trauma on the design and potential partners are working toward trail is disconnected from the Dr. Victor G. Carrión, Carrión is the John A. and currently directs the features, calling for increased getting implemented.” road and separate from traf- professor of child and ado- Turner Professor of Child Stanford Early Life Stress parking and access to expanded Phase two will go from fic and really snakes its way lescent psychology at Stan- and Adolescent Psychiatry and Resilience Program. trails, as well as nearby com- Palomares Road to the Niles through the canyon to get folks ford University, will discuss at the Stanford University He chaired the California mercial establishments. Canyon Railway Yard near out into the open space. It’s a the impact of traumatic stress School of Medicine and Mental Health Oversight and “I just wanted to endorse Brightside, where approxi- wonderful project.” on mental health, including vice-chair of the Department Accountability Commission the concept of a distributed ac- mately 25% of the aqueduct A scoping session, which the COVID-19 pandemic of Psychiatry and Behavioral from 2014-2016, and has cess at either end of the trail,” will be reconfigured as part explores the needs of the proj- and recent political and so- Sciences. received awards from the said speaker Derek Johnson. of the trail. Phase three will ect and ongoing planning, will cial conflicts, during a free Since joining the faculty American Academy of Child “I (also) just wanted to express include the construction of a be held this summer; public online seminar on Tuesday, at Stanford 25 years ago, and Adolescent Psychiatry, my support and that I’m super new trail from Niles Canyon input will be solicited. May 11. Carrión’s research has fo- American Foundation for excited.” Railway to Sunol. For more information on The webinar is sponsored cused on understanding how Suicide Prevention, and the Phase one of the project, The Alameda County Pub- the project, visit www.acwa. by the Pleasanton-based Alan early life stress can alter National Institute of Health. which is expected to cost lic Works Agency (ACPWA) org Hu Foundation, created by behavior and emotions, and His presentation, “Har- Xiaofang Chen and Chih- the role of brain structure and nessing Brain Adaptability,” TESLA Ching Hu in memory of their function in these findings. will run from 6:30 to 7:30 (Continued from first page) son, who committed suicide Carrión has also pub- p.m. and include time for in 2018 at the age of 15, lished a guide for therapists questions. To register for the in the South Livermore Valley 2019 when Gov. Gavin New- last fall,” Dawson said. “It after struggling with mental treating youths with symp- Zoom-based webinar, go to and atop the ridge.” som vetoed the most recent protects biodiversity, provides illness. toms of post-traumatic stress www.alanhufoundation.org. Diana Mead, assistant attempt by Bauer-Kahan and climate change resiliency, Northern regional director for Glazer to stop it. That legisla- protects wildlife corridors and legislation for CORVA, coun- tion would have required the increases access to nature.” tered that the controversy was EBRPD to sell the Tesla site Eighteen representatives Museum Challenges Visitors to Identify Objects not about the environment, for conservation purposes. from a variety of environmen- Pleasanton’s Museum on with a clue to its function. facts or science. Newsom said it should remain tal, preservation and Native Main has opened an interac- Visitors will be able to check “It is about money, po- a state park. American groups, called into tive exhibit that challenges their guesses against the mu- litical power, the stature of That decision pleased the hearing to voice their visitors to figure out the pur- seum’s research. State Parks and the incred- Mead’s organization and the support. pose of 20 obscure or obsolete The exhibit will run ibly successful conservation American Motorcycle Asso- One organization, the San items the museum has col- through June 19 in the mu- efforts that have been com- ciation, which were looking Diego Off Road Coalition, lected over the decades. seum’s Phoebe Hearst Gal- pletely ignored,” Mead said. for more places to ride off called in opposition to the bill. “Some of these pieces are lery. A digital version of the “It is easier to paint this as highway. In opposing the measure, specialized tools that would exhibit is also available on a good conservation vs. bad “Denying children and Mead said the Park’s depart- be hard to recognize if you the museum’s website, www. off-roaders, because most of families opportunities to enjoy ment’s Off-Highway Motor- didn’t work with them,” said museumonmain.org. us can only take an action we and have fun should not be ized Vehicle Trust Fund has curator Ken MacLennan. The museum, at 603 Main know is inherently wrong if politically correct in Califor- already committed funding to “Others have more general Street in downtown Pleasan- we can somehow demonize nia,” Amy Granat, CORVA’s preserve and protect the area use functions, but they’ve ton, is open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., the other side.” managing director, said in an “while responsibly develop- been overtaken by new tech- Tuesday through Saturday The Museum on Main has Bauer-Kahan's bill is one interview. ing multiple use access.” The nologies or better designs. and 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. of two currently in the state Alameda County and other Carnegie site already is an And some were made to do Because of the COVID-19 opened a new interactive legislature aiming to keep the organizations including the existing conversation area things that we just don’t need pandemic, the museum cur- exhibit that challenges land about 15 miles east of Friends of Tesla Park, filed considered eligible to meet done anymore.” rently requires all staff and visitors to guess the Livermore as open space. Tri- suit and, in January, a Sac- Newsom’s order, she said. Each item in the exhibit, visitors to wear facemasks purpose of 20 obscure Valley Sen. Steve Glazer has ramento judge ruled that the “The current park is amaz- “What in the World? Unusual and no more than 10 visitors or obsolete items. authored similar legislation in environmental impact report ing for experienced motor- Objects from the Museum on are allowed in the museum (Photo - Museum on Main) the Senate. and general plan that sup- cycle riders,” Mead said. Main Collections,” is labeled at a time. AB 1512 would require the ported the expanded off-road “There is no opportunity for California Parks and Recre- area violated the California the largest growing segment ation department to “preserve, Environmental Quality Act. of OHV’s, the family oriented in perpetuity” the portion of She declared them invalid. UTVs. Nor is there motorized Homeland Security Extends Real ID Compliance Date the Carnegie State Vehicular The ruling opened it up for access to wooded trails for By Eli Walsh, Bay City not operating at full capacity. for driver's licenses as iden- Recreation Area known as Bauer-Kahan and Glazer to mobility limited disabled, a News Foundation "Protecting the health, tification, which are issued the Alameda-Tesla Expan- again file legislation. protected class. The expansion safety, and security of our via state governments. All sion Area for conservation During AB1512’s first will offer both and one-third of The U.S. Department of communities is our top pri- 50 states, Washington, D.C., purposes, including non-mo- committee hearing, Bauer- the area is dedicated to buffer Homeland Security has ex- torized public recreation. The Kahan said scientific studies zones. None of the meander- tended its full enforcement bill would put $9 million in have “long documented the ing trails will be visible to of Real ID-compliant driver's The Real ID will be required for everyone the Off-Highway Motorized rare ecological value of the neighboring properties.” licenses from Oct. 1, 2021 to age 18 and older who is passing through Vehicle Trust Fund. area,” and that saving it will Mead said there was no- 2023 due to the pandemic, The bill would not touch contribute to Newsom’s goal where else in the Greater Bay DHS officials announced an airport security checkpoint prior to a the Carnegie site where off- to preserve 30 percent of Cali- Area for the park. Tuesday. domestic flight, according to the DHS. roading is currently allowed. fornia land by 2030. “This parcel was purchased The Real ID will be re- For decades, the status “It’s essential to preserve and mitigated expressly to sus- quired for everyone age 18 of Tesla Park has remained this precious, natural resource tainably provide opportunity and older who is passing ority," DHS Secretary Ale- and four of the five U.S. ter- controversial and the subject and wildlife, who call the park for what is not available at through an airport security jandro Mayorkas said. "As ritories are now issuing Real of lawsuits. The state’s Parks home,” Bauer-Kahan said. the existing park,” Mead said. checkpoint prior to a do- our country continues to ID-compliant licenses, with department owns both sites “I also want to point out the In her remarks, Mead said mestic flight, according to recover from the COVID-19 American Samoa the only and has planned to expand amount that the state has spent the legal battle will continue if the DHS. pandemic, extending the Real exception. However, due to the Carnegie site’s off-roading in legal fees since this started the bill is approved. DHS officials said all U.S. ID full enforcement deadline delays caused in part by the into the Tesla area. being disputed over a decade “The end of the lawsuits travelers will be required will give states needed time pandemic, just 43 percent of Environmental groups and ago, and it will only start over, will come when you allow to have a Real ID by May to reopen their driver's licens- state-issued driver's licenses Alameda County sued to stop given the recent judicial deci- State Parks to do the job Cali- 3, 2023, arguing that the ing operations and ensure and identification cards are it in 2016. Opponents of off- sion. So, we need to stop this fornians have entrusted them COVID-19 pandemic has their residents can obtain a currently Real ID-compliant. roading contend the land lo- and make a decision that is in to do, and end this attempt made it harder for states to REAL ID-compliant license More information on the cated about 15 miles east of the best interest of the com- at legislative NIMBYism,” issue driver's licenses that are or identification card." Real ID and its requirements Livermore along Tesla Road is munity.” she said. Real ID-compliant as many The Real ID is intended to can be found at www.dhs. home to native plants, threat- Brandon Dawson, acting licensing agencies are still streamline the requirements gov/real-id. ened and endangered species, director of Sierra Club Cali- protected birds, and a critical fornia, told the committee wildlife habitat. They contend that preserving the land has motorized vehicles will scar “overwhelming support” from Dublin Announces Citizen, Business of the Year the land once inhabited by university professors and sci- Dublin has named Mi- Brown, who was herself for organization of the year, Native Americans and destroy entists, Native American lead- chael D’Ambrosio, a teacher nominated for Citizen of the was formed in 2019 by six sacred sites. Proponents for ers, ranchers and conservation at Dublin High School, as Year, said D’Ambrosio be- eighth graders from Dublin expanding off-roading say that groups, along with support Citizen of the Year and Anya came a “project manager and and Pleasanton to promote while the Carnegie site is ex- from government agencies Sengupta, a Dublin High a cheerleader,” working with teamwork and develop lead- cellent for motorcycle riders, including Alameda County, School student, as Young local hospitals, healthcare ership skills. Registered as there is no motorized access the City of Livermore and Citizen of the Year for 2020. workers, nonprofit organiza- a nonprofit organization, on trails for the disabled, and EBRPD. The award winners were tions, restaurants, pharma- the student-led club has no place for four-wheel drive “Permanent preservation announced last week dur- cies, donors, and volunteers since grown to more than 30 utility task vehicles to operate. of Tesla Park is directly in ing an evening ceremony to help meet the needs of members. The off-road expansion line with the governor’s 30 broadcast live on Tri-Valley hundreds affected by CO- During the pandemic, seemed headed to reality in by 30 executive order issued Community Television. VID-19 restrictions. the club created more than Breaking BEARriers was “He made amazing things 3,000 face shields for local also named Dublin Orga- happen all while getting hospitals and healthcare nization of the Year, while online every day to teach centers. Club members also the Mayor’s Award went to his students at Dublin High collaborated with Fertile TIRED OF Open Heart Kitchen and the School in distance learning,” Groundwork, a nonprofit Mayor’s Legacy Award for Brown said in her nominat- organization that encourages long-term dedication to the ing letter. members of the community NO BURN DAYS? Dublin community went to Sengupta was cited for to grow food for themselves, Connie Mack. turning her hobby garden and they helped create, a D’Ambrosio, who teach- into a source of fresh food mural at the Garden of Grace es video production, was for local food banks during at Asbury United Methodist cited for creating a Facebook the pandemic. Church in Livermore. group, Tri-Valley Commu- According to her multiple The club also participated nity Help During Shelter nominations – submitted by in efforts to promote distance in Place, which eventually Shay Debnath, Bob Kaehms, learning, a toy drive for grew to include more than Vijji Suryadevara, and Vijay children in need, a project 2,100 members. Ramalingam – Sengupta to provide school supplies, “It started early in the started by donating produce and Socks for Seniors, which pandemic with a plea to from her garden to her neigh- provided blankets, thermal check on neighbors and bors when online groceries socks, hats and gloves for se- friends and make sure that were slow to deliver. That nior residents in Pleasanton. 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FM Associates, 462 Ham- statement was filed with the We also have adult cats & prohibit advertisements for FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Sandra Mary Dooley, Owner. the petition in the following ilton Way, Pleasanton, CA County Clerk of Alameda on ranch cats for adoption. housing and employment 170) LAND FOR RENT NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed newspaper of general circu- 94566, is hereby registered April 23, 2021. Expires April that contain any preference, FILE NO. 577347 with the County Clerk of Al- latition printed in this county: by the following owner(s): 23, 2026. The Independent EMPLOYMENT 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / limitation or discrimination The following person(s) do- ameda on March 24, 2021. The Independent Newspaper Forrest L. Sass, 462 Ham- Legal No. 4861. Published DUPLEX / APT RENTAL based on protected classes, ing business as: D.L. Market- Expires March 24, 2026. 2250 First Street, ilton Way, Pleasanton, CA May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. 65) HELP WANTED including race, color, religion, ing, 167 South Street, Suite The Independent Legal Livermore, CA 94550 94566. This business is 57) SERVICES 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- sex, handicap, familial status C, Livermore, CA 94550, is No. 4852. Published April Dated: April 12, 2021 /s/: conducted by an Individual. CLASSIFIEDS ALS TO SHARE or national origin. IVPC does hereby registered by the BE WARY of out of area com- 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2021. Judge Tara M. Desautels. The date on which the reg- 160) BOAT / RV / not knowingly accept any following owner(s): All Pro panies. Check with the local The Independent Legal istrant first commenced to ANIMALS RENTAL SPACE advertisements that are in Mortgage Inc., 167 South P FICTITIOUS BUSINESS No. 4854 Published April transact business under the Better Business Bureau be- violation of the law. Street, Suite C, Livermore, NAME STATEMENT 22, 29, May 6, 13 2021. fictitious business name(s) 2) CATS/ DOGS fore you send money or fees. CA 94550. This business is FILE NO. 578004 listed above: 2/9/1995. Sig- Read and understand any conducted by a Corporation. The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS nature of Registrant/s/: For- ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, contracts before you sign. The date on which the reg- ing business as: Oasis Nails NAME STATEMENT rest L. Sass, Owner. This for adoption information con- Shop around for rates. istrant first commenced to & Spa, 4427 1st Street, Liver- FILE NO. 578119 statement was filed with the tact Valley Humane Society at transact business under the more, CA 94551, is hereby The following person(s) doing County Clerk of Alameda on (925)426-8656 TO PLACE fictitious business name(s) registered by the following business as: FancySchmancy, April 22, 2021. Expires April CLASSIFIED AD listed above: 2011. Signature owner(s): Oasis Nails Liver- 525 63rd ST, Oakland, CA 22, 2026. The Independent Call (925)243-8000 of Registrant/s/: Lori Porter, more, LLC, 4427 1st Street, 94609, is hereby registered Legal No. 4858. Published President. This statement Livermore, CA 94551. This by the following owner(s): May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. MERCHANDISE was filed with the County business is conducted by a Tabitha Brown, 525 63rd ST, 114) FOR SALE Clerk of Alameda on March Limited Liability Company. Oakland, CA 94609. This busi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 18, 2021. Expires March The date on which the reg- ness is conducted by an Indi- NAME STATEMENT 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ 18, 2026. The Independent istrant first commenced to vidual. The date on which the FILE NO. 578262 Legal No. 4848. Published transact business under the registrant first commenced to The following person(s) doing Adopt a new best friend YARD SALES April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021. fictitious business name(s) transact business under the business as: Simple Machin- TVAR 18) FREE SECTION listed above: N/A. Signature of fictitious business name(s) ing, 2681 Vernazza Dr., Liver- Tri-Valley Animal FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Registrant/s/: Truc Nha Zizile- listed above: 03/01/21. more, CA 94550, is hereby Rescue Free Pine & Oak Wood NAME STATEMENT uskas, Managing Member. Signature of Registrant/s/: registered by the following You cut & haul it FILE NO. 577342 This statement was filed with Tabitha Brown, Owner. This owner(s): Avneet Singh, 2681 Our current weekly adoption Lots of Pine cones, too The following person(s) do- the County Clerk of Alameda statement was filed with the Vernazza Dr., Livermore, CA events include: Please call ing business as: Tesla Real on April 7, 2021. Expires April County Clerk of Alameda on 94550. This business is con- (408)897-3156 Estate Group, 167 South P 7, 2026. The Independent April 13, 2021. Expires April ducted by a General Partner- Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies Street, Suice C, Livermore, CA Legal No. 4853. Published 13, 2026. The Independent ship. The date on which the at Farmer’s Market in Pleas- 127) LOST/ FOUND 94550, is hereby registered April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2021. Legal No. 4856. Published anton. The location is Deluc- registrant first commenced to NOTICES / by the following owner(s): All April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2021. chi Park, 4501 First St. Hours: transact business under the ANNOUNCEMENTS Pro Mortgage Inc., 167 South ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE fictitious business name(s) 10:00am to 1:00pm. P Street, Suite C, Livermore, FOR CHANGE OF NAME PUBLIC NOTICE listed above: 4/4/2021. Signa- Saturdays & Sundays - Kit- 155) NOTICES CA 94550. This business is Case No. HG 20083199 Cellco Partnership and its ture of Registrant/s/: Avneet tens at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 conducted by a Corporation. controlled affiliates doing Singh, General Partner. This Amador Plaza Rd. Hours: “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- The date on which the reg- SUPERIOR COURT OF business as Verizon Wireless statement was filed with the 11am to 3pm. fornia law requires that con- istrant first commenced to CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF (Verizon Wireless) proposes County Clerk of Alameda on Visit our website, WWW. tractors taking jobs that total transact business under the ALAMEDA to build a 50-foot broadleaf April 20, 2021. Expires April TVAR.ORG, to see adoptable $500 or more (labor and/ fictitious business name(s) tree monopole communi- 20, 2026. The Independent animals, volunteer opportuni- or materials) be licensed listed above: 2011. Signature TO ALL INTERESTED cations tower. Anticipated Legal No. 4859. Published ties, and how to donate. by the Contractors State Li- of Registrant/s/: Lori Porter, PERSONS: lighting application is a me- May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. cense Board. State law also President. This statement Petitioner: dium intensity dual red/white Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL requires that contractors in- was filed with the County Linnea Lee Ball strobes. The Site location is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS RESCUE on Facebook, Twitter, clude their license numbers Clerk of Alameda on March 1716 Montecito Circle El Charro Road, Livermore, NAME STATEMENT and Instagram. on all advertising. Check your 18, 2021. Expires March Livermore, CA 94551 Alameda County, Califor- contractor’s status at www. FILE NO. 578345 FERAL CAT FOUNDATION 18, 2026. The Independent (925) 321-8098 nia, 94550, (37 41 34.1 N / The following person(s) doing cslb.ca.gov or (800)321-CSLB Legal No. 4849. Published [email protected] 121 50 38.9 W). The Federal business as: Warrior Well- April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021. filed a petition with this court Communications Commis- ness, 300 Lee Avenue, Liver- for a decree changing names sion (FCC) Antenna Structure more, CA 94551, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS as follows Registration (ASR, Form 854) registered by the following NAME STATEMENT Present Name: filing number is A1192081. owner(s): Erin Elizabeth Professional’s Choice FILE NO. 577568 Linnea Lee Ball ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: Chandler, 300 Lee Avenue, The following person(s) doing Proposed Name: Interested persons may re- Livermore, CA 94551. This business as: Lahless Cre- Linnea Lee Palmer-Ball view the application (www. business is conducted by an Real Estate Directory ations, 7792 Coolidge Court, THE COURT ORDERS fcc.gov/asr/applications) by Individual. The date on which Castro Valley, CA 94552, is that all persons interested entering the filing number. the registrant first com- Local guide to the Valley’s Leadin g hereby registered by the fol- in this matter appear before Environmental concerns menced to transact business lowing owner(s): Laura Ma, this court at the hearing in- may be raised by filing a under the fictitious business Real Estate Professionals & Services

7792 Coolidge Court, Castro dicated below to show cause, Request for Environmental name(s) listed above: N/A. Valley, CA 94552. This busi- if any, why the petition for Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/ Signature of Registrant/s/: ness is conducted by an Indi- change of name should not environmentalrequest) and Erin Chandler, Owner. This vidual. The date on which the be granted. Any person ob- online filings are strongly statement was filed with the registrant first commenced to jecting to the name changes encouraged. The mailing ad- County Clerk of Alameda on Sandee Utterbac transact business under the described above must file dress to file a paper copy is: April 22, 2021. Expires April 925 4870524 fictitious business name(s) a written objection that in- FCC Requests for Environ- 22, 2026. The Independent listed above: 3/1/2020. Sig- cludes the reasons for the mental Review, Attn: Ramon Legal No. 4860. Published .SADEEU.COM nature of Registrant/s/: Laura objection at least two court Williams, 45 L Street NE, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. Specializing in Ma, Owner. This statement days before the matter is Washington, DC 20554. HIS- Livermore’s was filed with the County scheduled to be heard and TORIC PROPERTIES EFFECTS: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Finest Homes Clerk of Alameda on March must appear at the hearing Public comments regarding NAME STATEMENT 25, 2021. Expires March to show cause why the peti- potential effects on historic FILE NO. 578375 25, 2026. The Independent tion should not be granted. If properties may be submit- The following person(s) Cindy Greci Dominic Greci DEIS SERRAO Legal No. 4850. Published no written objection is timely ted within 30 days from doing business as: Tay’s Boe Associte REALTOR April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 2021. (925) 784-1243 (925) 525-0864 Serving Livermore & Tri-Valley since 1999 filed, the court may grant the the date of this publication Cookie Co., 513 Regulus petition without a hearing. to: Stefanie Turner (RE: EBI Rd., Livermore, CA 94550, dennis.rebroermail.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE OF HEARING #6121002661), 6876 Susque- is hereby registered by the A L E S T A TrialleHomeSellers.com NAME STATEMENT R E T E Date: 6/11/2021 hanna Trail South, York, following owner(s): Taylor DRE#01323804 DRE#01707140 925 87375 FILE NO. 578130 Time: 11:00 AM PA 17403 (248) 390-9151, Matthews,513 Regulus Rd., Cal BRE#01251442 The following person(s) do- Dept: 17 [email protected]. Livermore, CA 94550. This www.GreciGroup.com ing business as: Golden The address of the court is: The Independent Legal No. business is conducted by an THE KRISTY PEIXOTO TEAM Thread Alterations, 2222 Linda ewton 2nd Street, Suite #4, Liver- Estates, Ranches and Land Realtors... REALTOR®, GRI, SRES more, CA 94550, is hereby 925-251-2536 | www.estatesandranches.com925 212015 registered by the following Luxury homes, Ranches & Land Realtors LindaElationRE.com owner(s): Seul Han, 2745 Kristy Peixoto | Nancy Valett | Kimberly Stanley | Rannie Greer | Dannie ElationRE.comBaker Vista Diablo CT. Pleasanton, (925) 621-1210 CA 94566. This business is l [email protected] conducted by an Individual. CalBRE# 01256255/ 01741240/ 01943073/01256255 TheKristyPeixotoTeam.com The date on which the reg- istrant first commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) TO PLACE YOUR AD, listed above: N/A. Signa- ture of Registrant/s/: Seuk PLEASE CONTACT: Han, Owner. This statement 925.243.8010 was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on April [email protected] 14, 2021. Expires March 14, 2026. The Independent Gail Henderson Legal No. 4851. Published Broker Associate, MPA ordon orsie April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2021. Commercial • Residential eal state roker Your local news source is delivered free (925) 980-5648 Scotsman ealty roup FICTITIOUS BUSINESS [email protected] NAME STATEMENT to readers in the Tri-Valley. www.gailhenderson.com FILE NO. 577531 We are asking readers, who are able, to make a voluntary ll The following person(s) do- contribution of $10 a month, or $100 a year. DRE 01709171 wwwsosno ing business as: Dooley No- You can sign up online at www.independentnews.com/contribute/ tary, 48 Glacier Place, Liver- or mail a check to 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550 more, CA 94551, is hereby registered by the follow- To Place Your Ad, Call or Email: ing owner(s): Sandra Mary Dooley, 48 Glacier Place, 925.243.8010 [email protected] independentnews.com | 925.243.8000 Follow us on 12 The Independent • MAY 6, 2021 www.independentnews.com

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