Thursday, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 VOLUME LVIII, NUMBER 7 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Author Barry Water Market Could Fadem Calls For National Spell Higher Costs Popular Vote For Local Agencies By Larry Altman By Ron McNicoll acre foot is the amount of REGIONAL — Campaign water that covers 1 acre and elections attorney Barry REGIONAL — A recent webinar on trading of to a depth of 1 foot, or Fadem, who in the past has about 325,000 gallons. It represented groups in the guaranteed future water prices on the stock market is enough to meet the needs Tri-Valley, is a voice in the of two typical households national conversation on showed the potential to drive up the price tag of for one year. the U.S. election system. It’s difficult to find a During his long career, water for public agencies. During a Feb. 2 Cali- yardstick price among he authored the California public agencies regarding lottery initiative that voters fornia Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) the worth of water. Zone approved in 1984. He also 7 — which serves the penned the book, "Every virtual meeting, water stock market advocates Livermore and Pleasanton Vote Equal: A State-Based municipal water agencies, Plan for Electing the Presi- were clear that prices would rise. However, they Dublin San Ramon Servic- dent by National Popular es District (DSRSD) and Vote,” alongside six co- stated that it would be a good thing, because water the private California Wa- authors. ter Service — purchased And now, the Lafayette has been undervalued and therefore wasted. Their surplus water from Napa attorney and author is push- Water District for $230 per ing hard to gain support for Dublin High School hosted a cross-country meet Saturday, Feb. 13. It was the area's approach would encourage more efficient use of water, AF in a contract that later a national movement that he first high school sporting event since the pandemic began. Read the full story on can be renewed. believes is a better way for they told the CDFA board. page 3. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) The meeting followed a Zone 7 is one of 29 State the United States to elect its Water Project contractors. presidents. recent announcement of the prestigious Chicago Mer- It has been paying in the Fadem differs from those range of $300 to $375 per who want to strike the Elec- cantile Exchange (CME), Rep. Swalwell Shares Trial Perspective which started in the 1800s AF, said Carol Mahoney, toral College system from Zone 7 manager of inte- the U.S. Constitution. He By Larry Altman “The country saw who of the public agreed that trading corn futures, stat- ing it would handle water grated water resources. knows that’s unlikely to REGIONAL — Tri-Valley he is and who he isn’t,” Trump was guilty and that The future of water succeed. Instead, he pro- Swalwell said in an inter- history will ultimately re- trades. Congressman Eric Swal- The first and only water looks like everything else motes an idea that would well said this week that view with The Independent flect that opinion. in California — growing utilize the Electoral College three days after 57 senators Swalwell found himself trading so far occurred although the U.S. Senate Dec. 7, 2020, with 36 more expensive all the to make sure the candi- acquitted President Don- – seven of them Repub- presenting some of the time, and forcing out resi- date who receives the most licans – voted to convict most emotional evidence trades recorded. The aver- ald Trump of inciting the age price settled at $496 dents who no longer can popular votes nationally Jan. 6 insurrection on the Trump at the conclusion of during the trial. After Del. always wins. per acre foot (AF). An (See WATER, page 9) Fadem has traveled to 45 states to promote the National Popular Vote In- Swalwell said he has tried many cases as an assistant terstate Compact. In this district attorney in Alameda County, but this was Council Amends Application scenario, states taking part would jointly provide their the first time the prosecutors and jurors were also Process for Tall Granny Units electoral votes to the candi- By Ruth Roberts units within an existing date who wins the national the victims, and the room was the crime scene. PLEASANTON —In an single-family home or built popular vote. The goal is as an extension or a de- to create a compact with a effort to retain some local control over state acces- tached unit. Junior accesso- sufficient number of states capital, he and his fellow a weeklong impeachment Stacey Plaskett of the U.S. ry dwelling units (JADUs) so that the popular vote trial, short of the two-thirds Virgin Islands detailed for- sory dwelling unit (ADU) House Managers won their mandates, the city council are similar, but are located winner would always win case and have effectively needed for a guilty verdict. mer Vice President Mike completely within a single- the Electoral College vote, “I believe we won,” Pence’s escape from the recently voted to amend prevented Trump from ever its master fee applications family dwelling, and may even if he or she lost based holding office again. Swalwell said, adding 60% (See SWALWELL, page 11) be no more than 500 square on regulations that gov- process while voting to eliminate future citywide feet in size. erned the Electoral College During the council meet- votes in the past. construction of two-story ADUs. ing, Balch condemned Had the plan been in ef- the motion to prohibit all fect in 2000 and 2016, Al Environmental Groups Join Opposition to Aramis In a 4-1 vote, the council flexed its collective muscle above-the-garage, two-sto- Gore and Hillary Clinton REGIONAL — The Al- code,” stated Jeff Miller, county.” ry units. He cited the city’s would have won the presi- when it came to allowing ameda Creek Alliance and Alameda Creek Alliance The Ohlone Audubon two-story, above-the-ga- Walnut Hills neighborhood dency, because more people Ohlone Audubon Society president. “Solar projects Society advocates for the as an example of protocols across the nation voted for rage units and voted them recently joined other envi- are not permitted on Water protection of birds and down. Councilmember Jack that previously allowed for (See FADEM, page 7) ronmental organizations in Management land. The their habitats in south- Balch was the dissenting such structures. opposing the Aramis Solar Aramis project would be ern and eastern Alameda vote. “Walnut Hills is de- Energy Generation and detrimental for Cayetano County. Its opposition to According to city senior signed for (above garage Storage project proposed Creek and set a bad prec- the Aramis project fol- planner Shweta Bonn, the ADUs); it’s preapproved,” for agricultural land in edent allowing further in- lows similar opposition city will no longer receive said Balch. “So now … by North Livermore, along dustrial-scale development to the project from the impact fees for ADUs mea- this amended motion, we Cayetano Creek. next to creeks in other rural Golden Gate Audubon, suring 749 square feet or will not allow them to build "The Alameda Creek areas of Alameda County. which focuses on protect- less. However, reduced an ADU?” Alliance opposes the Ara- “The Alameda Creek ing native birds and other impact fees for ADUs total- Mayor Karla Brown of- mis industrial solar plant, Alliance supports distrib- wildlife species in the San ing 750 square feet or more fered her perspective. which is poorly sited. It uted urban and rooftop Francisco Bay Area, par- will still be received, as “I’ve seen many good would occupy land im- solar to meet green en- ticularly in San Francisco required by the state. Those units over a garage, and mediately adjacent to ergy needs, rather than and western Alameda and with existing ADUs will I’ve seen some really bad Cayetano Creek, which is siting industrial-scale solar Contra Costa counties. be grandfathered into the ones,” she said. “And if I designated as Water Man- plants on dwindling open The Golden Gate Audu- amendment and unaffected buy a house, and it’s next to agement land under the space, wildlife habitat and bon Society found that the by the changes. a home that does not have Barry Fadem Alameda County zoning agricultural lands in the (See ARAMIS, page 7) ADUs are defined as (See UNITS, page 5)
State Launches Map for School Reopenings REGIONAL — As schools assistance measures incor- But the Tri-Valley’s neigh- in the Tri-Valley and porated in the Safe Schools boring San Ramon Valley throughout California pre- for All Plan. Unified School District pare for a return to the “As COVID-19 condi- has returned to a hybrid classroom, the state aims to tions continue to improve education format for its provide virtual assistance and vaccinations ramp up elementary students. with the planning process. throughout the state, this The interactive map was Gov. Gavin Newsom map will provide local developed in partnership announced last week that communities with accessi- with county offices of edu- the state has launched the ble, up-to-date information cation and the California Safe Schools for All Plan’s on how districts in their Collaborative for Educa- interactive Safe Schools communities and beyond tional Excellence. The map Reopening Map, an online are adapting to the pandem- will display data from all tool providing a statewide ic, including safety plan- school types – including snapshot of the status of ning and implementation,” school districts and charter school reopenings across said Newsom. “This map is and private schools – indi- California. one of many resources we cating status on reopening, The map supports local have made available that safety planning and COV- communities in making will help school staff and ID-19 supports. Local com- data-driven decisions to families make informed de- munities and school staff safely open classrooms cisions as we safely reopen will be able to leverage this and helps ensure public our schools.” tool when evaluating their transparency. The Feb. 12 The Livermore, Dub- reopening plans. The Safe announcement builds on lin and Pleasanton school Schools Reopening Map A hawk soars over the Tri-Valley with its beautiful feathers on display as rain clouds the additional transpar- districts remain in the re- will help clarify the plan- approach, bringing much-needed rain this week. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) ency, accountability and mote learning only phase. (See MAP page 7)
PET OF THE WEEK INSIDE THIS ISSUE Ember is looking for a cozy lap upon which to spend her twilight years. This coal-colored dog will warm your heart and your home with Classifieds...... 11 Livermore Author Publishes Book to Help Immigrants...... 2 her soulful eyes, wagging tail and welcoming Editorial...... 4 Friends Search for Livermore's Finest Foods...... 2 personality. Make your winter toasty with this Mailbox...... 4 Cross-Country Takes Off in the Tri-Valley...... 3 sweet senior. While Valley Humane Society Celebrating Community Successes...... 8 remains closed during shelter-in-place, Obituaries...... 9 adoptions are coordinated by appointment. Cadet Joins Pleasanton Police Department...... 10 Contact [email protected] for more Real Estate...... 11 Livermore Shakespeare Festival Puts on COVID-19 Play...... 12 information. EMBER (Photo - Valley Humane Society / E. Scholz) VISIT WWW.INDEPENDENTNEWS.COM FOR DAILY ONLINE NEWS 2 The Independent • FEBRUARY 18, 2021 www.independentnews.com Livermore Author Pens Book That Aims to Help Immigrants in America By Heather Brewer he was only 2 months old, in Luckily for Piccigallo, titude, managing and control- bitter and unproductive, think- and opportunity to others. In her 44 years, Senait search of a diagnosis and pos- she won a green card lottery ling one's emotions, how and ing the American dream is My book has the purpose of Mesfin Piccigallo has trav- sible treatment. I ended up in 2007. where to obtain your support unreachable for them,” she guiding new immigrants into eled more, experienced more staying in China for two years, “I traveled by myself to system, and eventually build- said. “If we can support these navigating American culture, and prevailed over more than teaching English as a second Kenya, where I had to stay ing self-confidence, allowing new immigrants by giving by giving them the skills and most people even hear about language, while figuring out for a month to get my visa one to integrate within a sea them the confidence to quickly vision to experience their ver- others going through, making my life with my son’s disabil- processed by the American of diverse communities easily and easily learn the skills to sion of the American dream.” her the quintessential author ity (cerebral palsy). Although embassy,” she said. “From and freely where they live.” navigate and integrate into To pre-order the book, for a book about living as an I fell in love with the Chinese there, I came to the U.S. in Through writing, Picci- American culture successfully, visit bit.ly/3u5yFzO. For more immigrant in the U.S. culture, I decided to return December 2017. After six gallo has found yet another they’ll be able to achieve their information, visit anchor- Born and raised in Ethio- back home.” months of hard work here, my way to fulfill what she sees as vision of the American dream, ingthenewyou.com or follow pia, the Livermore resident Back in Eritrea, her fam- son Aaron (who was only 4 her goal – improving the lives not only becoming productive Piccigallo on Facebook at bit. has lived in multiple countries, ily’s country of origin, she at the time) and my dad, who of those around her. members of society them- ly/2M1i6E0. made trans-Atlantic moves, worked with the United Na- accompanied him, joined me “Since I announced this selves, but also giving hope and raised a special-needs tions (UNDP and UNFPA), here. We’ve been living in the book, people tell me it is child – all in addition to work- as a local consultant, while Bay Area in California since important and timely with ing for several international finding a way to get her son then.” things that has been happening non-governmental organiza- either to Europe or the U.S., Now married with two with the last administration,” SOLD FOR $905K tions (NGOs), completing a since services for him weren’t more children, Piccigallo has she said. “New immigrants mandatory military service, available. turned her attention to help- have been scared and felt and becoming an author after “I came to the U.S. because ing people through writing, unwelcome, and to make mat- moving to the U.S. I wanted a better life for my putting together a book that ters worse, (there’s also) the “I worked for different special-needs son and myself,” has been described as an asset COVID virus situation. 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This is very walk to downtown, bike paths, parks or read a book that is so well fulfilling to me.” custom written and well thought out to According to Piccigallo, 1 story make the life of an immigrant immigrants to the U.S. can 4 bd / 2+2 ba simpler. I highly recommend find American culture and outdoor immigrants from all corners of government bureaucracy con- kitchen / bar the world to use it as a refer- fusing and unwelcoming as 3 car garage ence to make the process of they strive for the American pool & spa their cultural integration a lot dream. With her work, she solar easier and joyful. hopes to support them and security gate “The author walks you help them adjust to their new through many essential top- lives. SHOWING 2/18 - 2/22 BY APPOINTMENT ics that the immigrant needs “Without support, these to know to make their life immigrants could be over- KIMBERLY (925) 337-6061 MOORE Senait Mesfin Piccigallo will soon release her book, "You're journey more successful. In- whelmed by American culture, [email protected] cluded are several themes falling into depression or DRE #0150981 (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) in America, Now What?" on maintaining a positive at- resignation, as they become COME TO EL DORADO HILLS! Friends Search for Livermore’s Finest Foods By Jesse Watson detailed evaluation of the mote local small businesses, Facebook. The time had come — burritos’ flavors, textures and that’s exactly how they “Continue to support three long rounds of intense and authenticity, the duo an- plan on using it. small businesses however battle had already passed, nounced El Cerrito’s burrito Recently, the Chomp you can — that's the whole as the winner of the burrito Chomp founders pitted do- reason why we're doing leaving only two competi- 4121 Meadow Wood Drive, EDH, $850,000 Rochelle tors remaining. bowl. nuts from Donut Wheel and this,” said Kutsenda. “They Deleersnyder According to Kutsenda Best Donuts against each need more support than ever Beautiful 2-story home in desirable, However, as the final gated Serrano neighborhood. 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Kutsenda and Robbie Reign, it's kind of becoming a Coming up, the pair plan aimed to find the best burrito thing, so we're going to keep on reviewing Livermore’s in Livermore while support- it rolling, especially if that sushi. They’ve also teamed ing small businesses. The means we can continue to up with the Livermore friends’ search for Liver- support small businesses,” Downtown Association more’s finest began two said Kutsenda. and will be helping them years ago when they moved The pandemic had a lot promote buying from small from San Jose to Livermore. of adverse effects on the restaurants. “We were going back to economy, but one significant Kutsenda and Reign will San Jose lthree or four times effect has been the uncer- continue to review local a week to eat, and it became tainty it’s created for small food and said if anyone has a homesickness kind of a businesses. Kutsenda and a bitter food rivalry they thing,” said Kutsenda. Reign now have a platform want settled, the two would After a while, the pair with the potential to pro- love to hear from them on realized they had to find some new favorite food spots closer to home, so they decided to make their local search into a game. “It kind of started out as this thing between us,” said Reign. “Then next thing we know, we're Facebook live streaming it and talking to more and more people about it, and now it's getting a little bit more traction.” The search culminated in the El Bracket competition and the establishment of the Chomp Chomp Face- book page where the two friends now post their food critiques. Last December, burritos from Taqueria Los George T. Martinez Caporales and El Cerrito Ta- 2/22/1945-4/18/2020 queria competed in the final round of El Bracket. The tasting was live streamed Happy Birthday Dad, on @chompchompbayarea, we love and miss you everyday. and the video now has more than 800 views. After a -Kim, Kelly & Joseph TIRED OF NO BURN DAYS?
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It really hit Dublin High said. “It was kind of an Dublin’s boys; team and They were super-pumped and fourth, and Granada “Definitely at the start, it cross-country coach Chris ‘awe’ moment, and I got Granada’s girls’ squad pre- up about it,” Williams said. sophomore Farin Soriano was a bit windy, but I just Williams as he watched his choked up.” vailed in the three-mile Normally, cross-country rounded out the top five, followed the race plan,” boys’ varsity team finishing Emotions ran high varsity races in windy con- starts in the fall, but this one spot ahead of junior Trampe said. “I didn’t ex- its race Saturday afternoon as Dublin hosted a meet ditions, but Saturday felt season is unlike anything teammate Jacob Bauman. pect anything unusual to from his perch in the Gaels against Granada, Livermore like a breath of fresh air for Williams has experienced “Obviously, I think happen. I expected to take Football Stadium bleachers. and California in the teams’ participants. It had been 11 in his 20-year Dublin our varsity boys ran pret- the lead early on and just The season had begun long-awaited first East Bay months since Dublin run- coaching career. ty well,” Williams said. maintain it, and I just did ... finally. Athletic League action of ners had competed, dating “Honestly, just toeing “Granada’s a really good that.” “I was sitting there the school year, to begin a back to the Dan Gabor In- the line and being able to team on the guys’ side, and Trampe and the Gaels (thinking) ‘Wow, we’re modified season during the vitational at Amador Valley finally compete against we performed pretty well are looking to build on the other people was an amaz- against a very formidable effort. ing thing,” Williams said. opponent. To have this “My teammates are very “The performances also long layoff and to be able excited,” Trampe said. “Just were great, but I think just to produce that was pretty like me, they wanted to get overall, it was just nice to good. A lot of my younger there and race. We’re ex- just actually race another kids ran really, really well.” cited to finally have some human being that wasn’t Runners were buffeted competition because for wearing a Dublin across by 20 mph winds at times, the past few months we’ve their chest.” but Trampe remained un- only been having time trials In a grand return, Dub- daunted and focused on between just us.” lin junior Daniel Trampe placed first in the boys’ varsity race with a personal best time on the course of 15 minutes, 14.1 seconds. He edged out Granada se- nior Wesley Chiba by two seconds, pulling away af- ter the two were running shoulder-to-shoulder in the late stages. Dublin’s boys Runners return to the course at Dublin High School as sports ramp back up in the Tri- topped runner-up Granada 23-34 in a hard-fought team Valley. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) battle. California was a distant third with 89 points. in track and field. “(It) definitely felt EBAL Cross Country “Last week, when we got good to get back out there At Dublin High, Saturday, 3.0 miles word that we were going to and competing, especial- be able to have a season, the ly against other teams,” GIRLS VARSITY excitement and intensity at Trampe said. “It’s nice to practice really picked up, get out after so long of not Beautiful Fremont Townhome Team scores: even on the easy runs,” Wil- racing.” 3628 Fitzsimmons Common, Fremont 94538 Granada 26, Livermore 50, Dublin 73, California 84. liams said. “The kids were The girls’ race show- 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths 1638 +/- sq. ft. Individual (top 10) so excited that they were cased a young and pow- Offered at $965,000 going to have a season.” erful Granada squad, as 1, Gaby Edwards (Gra) 17:57.0; 2, Evelyn Ruckman- 3628Fitzsimmons.com Barnes (Gra) 18:12.3; 3, Angelina Guzman (L) 18:19.6; Teams had to follow Matadors freshmen Gaby 4, Viviana Valenton (L) 18:31.6; 5, Maia Marquez (D) strict rules due to the pan- Edwards and Evelyn Ruck- 18:40.4; 6, Jana Barron (Gra) 18:46.6; 7, Elizabeth Melcher demic. Everyone in atten- man-Barnes were first and (Gra) 19:08.2; 8, Madison Chavez (Cal) 19:59.2; 9, Medha dance was required to wear second. Edwards’ winning Gowda (D) 20:04.9; 10, Mia Lnenicka (Gra) 20:19.0. facial coverings, but run- time was an impressive ners could take the masks 17:57.0 under the condi- BOYS VARSITY off during competition. tions, as the lone female Team scores: Each team was also given competitor to break 18 an area to use as its home minutes. Second-place Dublin 23, Granada 34, California 89, Livermore 106. base, along with a desig- Livermore’s duo of Ange- Individual (top 10) nated bathroom. lina Guzman and Viviana 1, Daniel Trampe (D) 15:14.1; 2, Wesley Chiba (Gra) “We had to remind ev- Valenton were third and 15:16.1; 3, Cole Turpin (D) 15:36.1; 4, Joshua Turpin (D) erybody, even though the fourth as individuals. Maia 15:44.5; 5, Farin Soriano (Gra) 15:48.7; 6, Jacob Bauman season was ‘officially’ start- Marquez led the third-place (Gra) 15:50.7; 7, Grayson Young (D) 15:54.9; 8, Sharvin ing, that we still had to Gaels individually, in fifth. Manjrekar (D) 15:55.9; 9, Vincent Giannini (D) 16:14.2; 10, adhere to all the protocols The gung-ho Gaels had 925.784.7979 Payton Spurlock (Gra) 16:16.5. that we’ve been having at six boys’ runners in the top LeslieFaught.com practice — the social dis- 10. Juniors Cole Turpin and REALTOR® , CRS, SRES® SellingEastBayHomes.com DRE01027778 “I’ll find a buyer for your home and a home for you to buy” CIF Issues Update on Youth Sports Bylaws The California Inter- reinstating its waiver of football team and a club scholastic Federation (CIF) Bylaws 600-605. The only football team at the same sent an inquiry to the Cali- exception is the sport of time. No student is in vio- fornia Department of Pub- football. In consultation lation of this bylaw until lic Health (CDPH) regard- with the CIF Sports Medi- they participate in a high ing the Cohorting Section cine Advisory Committee school football game and in their updated youth and given the California subsequently participate in sports guidance document law (California Education a club football game. SERENO GROUP released on Dec. 14, 2020, Code 35179.5) regarding If a student has already and they have confirmed full-contact practice limita- participated on a football that their specific language tions and other safety regu- team outside the CIF, their AND J. ROCKCLIFF regarding cohorting and lations resulting from As- high school eligibility is multi-team participation is sembly Bill 2127 (Cooley), not impacted. As of print- not a mandate, but a recom- Assembly Bill 1 (Cooper), ing, there have been no mendation. and CIF Bylaws, students CIF football games, so no REALTORS Therefore, effective will not be allowed to par- student has lost eligibility immediately, the CIF is ticipate on a high school with respect to this bylaw. ARE NOW
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EDITORIAL National Popular Vote Ensures Each Vote Counts The author and attorney Barry Fadem has called for the U.S. to imple- Imagine how this could heal some of the division and partisanship ment a National Popular Vote. It presents an alternative to the current we’ve seen in recent years. Electoral College vote as we look at the future of elections. We’re glad In Fadem’s assessment, the change would make every American’s California is already one of the 15 states — along with the District of vote count and ensure candidates seek votes in every state, not just the Columbia — to enact it. closely contested ones. This approach, which would declare a presidential winner based on The concept is not without its critics, though. who receives the most votes nationally, has a host of benefits. The change Some say the method would disproportionately represent large metro- is practical, because it wouldn’t strike the Electoral College system from politan areas and limit the voice of rural America. However, according to the U.S. Constitution. Instead, participating states would jointly agree the Conservatives for National Popular Vote website, the current state- to provide all their electoral votes to the candidate who wins the popular based winner-take-all method “assigns inordinate amounts of importance vote. to the handful of battleground states.” The site further noted that the Voter turnout could drastically improve on both sides of the party lines. population of the 100 largest cities (59.8 million) was nearly equal to Those who previously felt that their votes wouldn’t count in blue or red the number of people living in rural America (59.5 million). And during states would feel empowered when casting their ballots. the 2012 and 2016 campaigns, only five of the country’s 25 most rural While we would still await accurate results from the popular vote, the states received visits by the candidates. That means a majority of rural National Popular Vote would put an end to the waiting period the nation America was largely overlooked. saw in November for decisions on close contests in battleground states We support Fadem's stance on the National Popular Vote. By making like Arizona, Georgia and Pennsylvania. each vote count, each of us will have a voice.
MAILBOX Mailbox Guidelines: Opin- and their employees. downtown businesses. With lems" with the gift cards and ize agricultural use the land. edly among the highest at-risk ions voiced in letters published What happens to down- a bigger park in downtown "reimbursement checks" were The cows and calves that individuals to COVID-19. in Mailbox are those of the town cannot be changed after Livermore, more families part of the scam, and a ruse to graze at the site year around During last summer, de- author and do not necessar- the fact. We will have to live can enjoy the park while get him to send more money. would disagree. spite the pandemic at its peak, ily reflect the opinion of The with it. If you, like me, are supporting our many strug- 6. Since the scammers Construction of the Aramis the city had opened cooling Independent. Anonymous let- scared and concerned, please gling downtown businesses. had access to his computer, plant will require the grading, centers at the Robert Liver- ters will not be published. All speak up, otherwise, I believe With the continued crisis I urge Mr. Isenburg change excavation, trenching and more Community Center. letters are required to have the result will be devastating of Covid-19, a bigger park the passwords to his various boring of the land, the instal- Disappointingly, no similar the name(s) of the person(s) to our great city. would also serve as the per- online accounts (e.g. banks, lation of over 300,000, tightly provision for warming centers submitting them, city of resi- What is to be done? My fect place for outdoor dining email, etc.) to prevent scam- spaced solar panels, construc- has been made by the city dence and phone number, for suggested options are: and picnicking. More thriving mers from accessing them. tion of a five-acre lithium-ion during this cold season. Upon verificationpurposes. Abusive 1: Have Eden go back to businesses also mean more This should be done from battery complex, water tanks, contacting the city council's letters may be rejected or their agreed plan, OR revenues for our city. a "known-clean" computer and a power substation, laying Subcommittee on Homeless- edited. Letters are subject to 2: Seek an alternative site More parking and more since they may still be moni- of underground and overhead ness, I was informed that CO- verification and may be edited for their housing, OR affordable housing units. toring his current one. electrical transmission lines VID-19 restrictions relating to for clarity at the discretion 3: Put this new plan on Because a majority of our 7. Always be skeptical. and miles of internal access proper ventilation and limited of the editor. We reserve the the ballot, so we can vote on residents have demanded Scammers are clever, persis- roads, all surrounded by se- public intake has precluded right to decide whether or not it and make sure we have a more parking, moving Eden tent, and high-pressure. With curity fencing. the city and support groups the letter will be published. fair decision. Housing would allow more legitimate companies, there's Instead of enhancing the from providing warming sta- Headings for all letters may In closing, I feel very space to accommodate more rarely any sort of immediate agricultural use of the land, tions to the unsheltered in be edited at the discretion of confident that if Livermore parking in downtown and time pressure to take some the Aramis project will de- Livermore. the editor to properly reflect citizens could attend council more space to add much action, so be patient and check stroy it. The land will be trans- Further, there appears to their content. A headline will meetings in person, residents’ needed, affordable housing things out. formed into a utility scale be no explicit ban on evictions be added to letters received feelings would be very evi- units in our city. See consumer.ftc.gov/ar- solar facility for the commer- of homeless encampments without one. Frequent letter dent. This is a once in a lifetime ticles/paying-scammers-gift- cial generation and storage of (similar to the county-en- writers may have publica- project. A bigger park in cards for more helpful tips, electricity. That will be the forced moratorium on rental tion of their letters delayed. I Feel Your Pain downtown Livermore would and stay safe. Good luck! predominant and overwhelm- evictions), at least until such Letters must be submitted by Paul Stone, Dublin not only allow all of us to ing use of the land for the next time we are able to put CO- someone living in or from the In an article in The In- enjoy it now, but it would ac- Community Feels Betrayed 50 years. VID-19 behind us. At one in- Tri-Valley; they must not offer dependent from Feb. 11 by commodate the many future Mary Anne Rozsa, Livermore Let’s not allow a private stance, on Dec. 7 last year, at medical advice from uncon- Dawnmarie Fehr, a number of generations to enjoy. We have Shame on the City Council energy company to set in the Arroyo Mocho Trail, a city firmed professional sources or people are cited as lamenting waited long enough, so why for allowing the Eden Hous- motion the industrialization agency ordered a homeless contain libelous or inappro- the closure of Campo di Boc- not do it right now and plan ing Plan to be so radically of North Livermore Valley. encampment to be evicted af- priate content. Letters should ce restaurant in Livermore. for the future growth as well? changed. The housing prom- Please take 5 minutes to call ter a passerby reported them. be limited to 400 words or less I too lament this closure I strongly urge all resi- ised has been significantly Supervisor David Haubert’s Keeping the ongoing global and should be sent by email and also that of Specialtys in dents to support the moving of changed, so now our teach- office at (925) 551-6995. health crisis in mind, this to letters@independentnews. Pleasanton and Rickys Sports Eden Housing, and I strongly ers, emergency responders, Ask him to stand up for his eviction order, in my view, com or submitted using the Bar in San Leandro and many, urge the city council to recon- downtown workers and artists constituents in Livermore and was inconsistent with the form below. To be considered, many other businesses in the sider their position. This is the no longer qualify with the vigorously oppose the Aramis CDC guidance, which states letters must be received by 10 East Bay and in California. right thing to do for our city new income limits. Also, the Project. that "clearing homeless en- a.m. on the Tuesday before Much, if not most, of the to make it the best place to parking has been modified, campments can cause people publication. blame for this is due to the live and play. Doing the right reducing the critically needed Bravo, Mr. Swalwell to disperse throughout the floundering, erratic, capri- thing now will certainly help spaces for all the residential Robert Yates, Livermore community and break con- What is to Be Done? cious, governance of Gavin heal and unite our residents. units. The park area that the I’m proud that our district nections with service provid- Mike Thompson, Livermore Newsom in his handling of community would totally is represented in Congress by ers, thus increasing potential As a 56 -year, proud resi- the Covid crisis. Always Be Skeptical enjoy has been reduced and Eric Swalwell, a person with infectious disease spread." dent of Livermore, I’ve con- Please take time to down- Pete Stephenson, Livermore marginalized. the integrity and courage to Furthermore, there has sidered sending a letter to the load a copy of the petition to In the Feb. 11 Indepen- The combination of all do the right thing for us and been no clear communica- Independent several times. recall the governor. You can dent, I read with dismay the the above will greatly change our nation. tion so far from the city, nor This is the first time, so sign it only for yourself if you Letter to the Editor in which the feel and ambience of our Bravo, Mr. Swalwell! from Alameda County, on you can see that I am very wish at recallgavin2020.com. Mr. Isenburg describes his downtown, which I have al- what affirmative steps they concerned. I’m a businessman plight with scammers pre- ways considered to be “Very Relocate Eden Housing plan to take for ensuring that and used to negotiations and Move Eden Housing and tending to be from Amazon. Special”. Eric Dillie, Livermore eligible homeless elders are reaching agreements. Unite Livermore I sincerely empathize and I am disappointed in our I have been a downtown being enabled with means to Last year, after months Mony Nop, Livermore hope he has since been able Council and Mayor for allow- Livermore resident since get themselves vaccinated. of residents input, the city I have been a part of Liver- to recover most or all of his ing this to happen and believe 2015. It is an incredibly spe- Though the unhoused are requesting input, and then the more for over 25 years now money. the community feels betrayed. cial place to my family. typically scattered around measure P vote, the residents and have come to love this I fear that since he was The past 20 years of Liver- the fringes of our city, trying voted in favor of the City city as much as life itself. I fooled once by these scam- Don’t Vote for Swalwell more city leadership cannot as hard as they can to make Plan. I voted for the City Plan. will always do what I can to mers, they'll add him to a James Cable, Livermore be thanked enough for their their presence inconspicuous Like all my friends and fam- make our city the best place "sucker list," and he'll receive I am not a member of a incredible efforts and stew- for fear of being evicted, it ily, I had two main concerns, possible. more scam calls and emails. I political party, but I do vote ardship in making Downtown is easier for the city to keep will there be enough parking During the recent mayor’s trust he will be skeptical and in every election. Livermore the jewel that it track of the eligible elder and and will there be enough open race, my position about Eden not fall for them. I always hope to find can- is. Current city leadership chronically ill homeless cur- space. Housing was to keep the 130 I also wanted to share didates who are the best for is tasked with navigating an rently sheltering at the hotel For the record, these two housing units at its current some information he and oth- the job, are centrist, and fis- incredibly difficult political by the outlets. concerns are shared by a large location, South of Railroad ers might find useful: cally responsible. situation as it pertains to the In order for us to actualize majority of our citizens. Avenue and East of North L 1. Any unsolicited calls or I voted for Eric Swalwell Eden housing development. herd immunity in our immedi- Now, we hear that Eden Street. However, with the lat- emails purporting to be from the first time that he ran for Affordable housing is des- ate communities, it is impera- Housing has changed its plans est change that Eden Housing Amazon, Apple, etc. are fake. Congress. I am ashamed of perately needed in our city tive that our grassroots public and now wants to be given al- had proposed, which includes Always. Such emails and calls that vote now. In his time and region, but the recent, agencies lead us in taking all most a 50% bigger footprint. reducing the area dedicated are not from the companies in in Congress, he has gotten unexpected changes to the necessary steps that will over- This results in two major for a new park by 32%, I am question, but from scammers further and further away Eden development has made come socio-economic and issues. now in favor of relocating pretending to be them. They from doing the right thing. the project untenable. Bob racial disparities in the equi- One, Veterans Park now Eden Housing to north of use fake names, disposable He always votes to spend Woerner and the Livermore table access to the vaccine by shrinks to a grass strip be- Railroad Avenue or another phone numbers, websites, etc. money. He always complies Stockmen’s Association were all community members. tween two four-story build- location in Livermore alto- and can be very convincing. with whatever the Democrats able to relocate much of the ings, so the park is gone. gether. Below are my top four 2. Never take any action want. He does not think for required housing to another Keep Potential for Second, Eden’s new plan is reasons why we should move based on information in an himself. location. The same savviness Cultivated Agriculture almost 100 parking places Eden Housing: unsolicited email (such as Now, he is center stage, and problem solving that Linda Thissell, Livermore less than city code. It’s the right thing to do calling a number in the email, violating the constitution of enabled the relocation and Every time I read a com- Therefore, the two most for our city and residents. clicking a link, etc.). Instead, the United States. The con- Stockmen’s Park creation is ment from an Aramis rep- important expressed con- With Eden Housing’s new manually type in the known- stitution does not allow im- once again needed. resentative about North cerns of Livermore residents, proposal, it would complete- good web address (e.g., www. peachment of an ex-president. No one is claiming that Livermore Valley, the person parking and open space, are ly change the landscape in amazon.com) directly into Only people in office can be moving the Eden Housing says the soil is “severely severely impacted. The new downtown. With their new your web browser. A quick impeached, but Mr. Swalwell development north of Rail- impaired.” residents of Eden Housing change, it is only right and check of his "Your Orders" doesn't seem to care. road Avenue will be easy, Bunk. will take at least 100 parking fair to listen to our residents page on the real Amazon Trump is gone. Why are or cheap, but it is the best The Natural Resource spaces from public parking. and make the change they are site would verify that Mr. our representatives wasting overall development option Conservation Service, which Result, less parking for now asking. Isenburg's account did not time and money, making a for Downtown. is part of the U.S. Department our citizens to shop and eat Make downtown a great place the order the scammers mockery of our constitution? of Agriculture rates the soil downtown, another blow to place for people to visit, purported he did. I truly believe that there are Living on the Fringes quality of the land north of our suffering small businesses shop, play and support our 3. Amazon, Apple, etc. more important things that Mini Chopra, Livermore Manning Road (providing 80 will never ask to scan or re- Eric Swalwell could be work- Our unhoused neighbors, acres for the Aramis project) motely access to someone's ing on. currently sheltering in make- as farmland of statewide computer. I hope that there is a good shift tents in the creeks in importance. The NRCS rates 4. Gift cards are anony- challenger for his seat next Livermore, are daily fighting the soil quality of land south mous, untraceable, irrevo- time and hope that you will the harshest cold and rains of the Manning Road (the INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala cable once used, and can be join me in not voting for Eric this year. Crosby Family Trust property EDITOR:~ Aly Brown quickly and easily be fenced Swalwell. Habitating close to each which provides 269 acres for ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) by scammers. 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The "constant prob- serve ranch land and revital- (See MAILBOX, page 6) www.independentnews.com FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • The Independent 5 UNITS (Continued from first page) ment and thus protected. and that is where the blame For more information, It has been a year since needs to be placed; not on visit www.cityofpleasan- the state enacted a series each other.” tonca.gov. of bills to enhance ADUs,
granny flats or in-law units, as they are also known. Staff has worked to meet state law while protecting Pleasanton’s goals. Vice Mayor Julie Testa VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
praised staff for their work LIVERMORE RESIDENTS: Share your talents with the with the state and city plan- community by volunteering on one of the City of ning commission. Livermore’s advisory bodies. We are accepting “I think the standards applications now through Friday, February 26, 2021. that staff and the planning commission have worked Airport Commission (1 vacancy, at-large) on are great,” she said. “I Join us in ensuring the continued quality and viability of do believe they have made the Livermore Municipal Airport as a community and a tremendous amount of regional asset. effort to conform to the Draconian law while still Beautification Committee (2 vacancies) trying to create as much Join us in working to preserve the natural beauty and protection as possible to habitat of Livermore. our neighborhoods.” The Pleasanton City Council recently approved fees and height requirements for Councilmember Valerie Community Asset Management Program (CAMP) granny units. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Arkin agreed and briefly Outreach Committee (1 vacancy) addressed the council’s The City of Livermore manages more than $3 billion in spirited discussion. community assets that include our streets, sidewalks, a unit over the garage, and ously approved for the Under the state's new "In terms of further re- traffic signals, storm drains, public facilities, and more. with minimum ministerial addition would also reduce legislation, local munici- stricting (ADUs), this is Join the Community Asset Management Program approval, all of a sudden, I its value. palities have the ability to what we have to do to con- (CAMP) Outreach Committee and advise the City on how have something that blocks Staff highlighted the decide on two-story struc- form to state law," she said. we can ensure the sustainability of our essential my view of the mountains, benefits of ADUs in the re- tures. The council voted "I think ADUs are great ... infrastructure investments. CAMP members will provide and I have no say about port as being conducive to against it, primarily be- I think that is a great way input and serve as outreach ambassadors—sharing our it? It changes my property on-site independent living cause the city, under the to address the affordability efforts and educating the broader community about the values and my enjoyment space for family members new state laws, would have piece, and I think residents important decisions we face. of my home, so I just can’t or aging relatives; a con- no discretionary room for should be allowed to do support that.” venient place of residence modifications on the two- that. (But) what I am upset SAVE THE DATE! Interviews will be tentatively held Balch countered to state for caregivers; a way to story ADU units. Just as about is that there is no the evening of March 10, 2021. For more information or that removing the ability provide for disabled or with the ADU fees, exist- discretionary review al- to apply, please visit www.cityoflivermore.net/AB, call of the homeowner to build aging homeowners; or as ing units will be folded into lowed now because of this the City Clerk’s office at (925) 960-4200, or email us at an ADU on a home previ- a rental property. the grandfathered amend- [email protected]. ridiculous state mandate …
Eden Housing says changes to their flawed plan are impossible. Don’t believe it.
The new Eden Housing plan reduces park space and parking stalls, increases building size and traffic congestion, and abandons workforce housing for teachers, firefighters and police. It threatens the character of Livermore’s historic, open downtown. Yet Eden and others say any relocation of the housing is “impossible” because Eden could lose its $14.5 million Alameda County A1 loan, and a property covenant requires at least 84 units on the current site. Don’t believe it!
7 The experienced Director of Alameda County Housing and Community Development wrote in an email last year before she retired that “If the result of changes were higher scores on ranking criteria and a larger number of affordable housing units, it is likely that the funds could remain with the project.” Eden’s $14.5 million loan should be preserved especially if the number of units were increased at the new location.1
7 Livermore’s own City Attorney has written that Livermore “may propose a change of use only in the event that the Property is no longer needed” and “the Property will be used to benefit individuals or families whose incomes do not exceed 120 percent of median income for the area.” This would happen if the units were moved across the street north of Railroad Avenue. 2
Speak up to save Livermore Downtown! Call on the City Council and Eden Housing to keep their promises and present a new alternative for downtown. Sources: 1) Email from Alameda County Housing and Community Development Director to BOS District 1 Chief of Staff, 1/29/2020 2) Interoffice Memorandum from Livermore City Attorney, 9/04/2018 Check out our new website at SaveLivermoreDowntown.com! PAID FOR BY SAVE LIVERMORE DOWNTOWN 6 The Independent • FEBRUARY 18, 2021 www.independentnews.com MAILBOX (Continued from page 4) adjacent to the Crosby Family closely watched and tested solar-electric panels on North Trust property. The Crosby regularly. Livermore Valley terrain. Family Trust has chosen to With expanding popula- Biodiversity is essential lease its property for free tions here in the Tri-Valley, for the human food web and range cattle to graze. plus unpredictable weather for the ecosystem services Here is the bottom-line: patterns, the need for ad- necessary for our survival. The soil at the Aramis project ditional water sources will The human food system and site is of sufficient quality for continue to be a focus for the its attendant biodiversity is cultivated agriculture, it just city and for Zone 7. Some the system of most prior- needs water. Once developed alternatives for additional ity because of the threat of into a solar power plant, water are expensive and can human-induced climate dis- the potential for cultivated take decades before water is ruption from carbon emis- agriculture at the site is gone available, such as construct- sions, soils degradation from forever. ing new storage dams, ocean human manipulations, and water desalination, intertie from habitat losses caused Float a Bond connections to existing water by developments and other Sam Stone, Livermore supplies in other communi- overall ecologically non- I am saddened that our ties, and piped water from beneficial land uses. City Council lacks the vision the mountains via the Delta Three-fourths of the car- to insist upon something bold Conveyance. A list of accept- bon on the Earth is in the and attractive on the windfall able diversified water sources soils and upper crust. One- of 8 acres of open space at the should be considered. fourth, and increasing by Hikers and their dog enjoy the crisp February air at Livermore's Del Valle park. (Photo - downtown lot. Some water agencies with human emissions, is in the Aim toward 100 years limited alternatives are focus- atmosphere. Solar electric Doug Jorgensen) of grandeur. Lead; don't ing on the risky option of reduces emissions, however it squeeze. Cost is the constraint injecting potable reuse water does not ‘fix’ or retain carbon. of tight fiscal thinking, and I (toilet to tap) into under- To solve our predicament, we proved, the FAA does not the Livermore Planning Com- how Trump incited his base believe unnecessary. ground aquifers. must not only reduce emis- allow airports to prohibit missioners to let them know to believe that the election Float a bond; I'd buy into There is no inexpensive sions, we must also remove other companies with 737 jets we don't want 737 jets landing was stolen from him, but one. option to provide Pleasanton carbon from the atmosphere. from landing in Livermore. in Livermore. also asked them to come to with more water, but clean The carbon cycle is not Do we want Livermore to the Capital on Jan. 6 for a Pay Attention to Residents and safety water must be our well understood. Current car- become the cheap alternative Creeping Urbanization ‘rally’ that he knew would Helga Christopherson, Livermore top priority. Potable reuse wa- bon capture and sequestration to Oakland, San Jose and SF, Richard Sears, Livermore be violent. Trump assisted Ellen Turner nailed it in ter according, to city reports, (CCS) technologies are not so charter companies can Let’s see. the ‘rally’ by changing the her letter about the downtown has a price tag of more $222 feasible for achieving carbon maximize their profits at our It appears that Veterans permit of the ‘rally’ from not project in the Feb. 11 issue of million for the capital equip- net-zero. We cannot afford to expense? park is shrinking, and the at- marching to the Capital to the Independent. ment alone, and the cost of sacrifice precious lands on the What about noise? Kaiser tendant housing is growing. ‘rally participants’ being able Lucy (aka powers that be) cleanup of PFAS in one well pathway to atmospheric car- Air plans to voluntarily re- The parking for the housing to march to the Capital. The is still pulling the football is estimated to range from $25 bon reduction solutions. The spect nighttime curfews, but is shrinking, and the traffic videos of the insurrection are million to $40 million. answer to a better carbon bal- away as Charlie Brown (aka the key word is voluntary. is expanding. Seems as if chillingly horrific, and Trump This is a critical issue, and ance between the ground and Livermore residents) tries to There is nothing to prohibit someone has the attention of led the way for his followers kick it. But there is always the solutions are complex and the atmosphere is most likely Kaiser Air from landing and to maim and kill police and to expensive. Pleasantonvoters. in the conservation, preserva- the city. I am pretty sure it is more. taking off at night if jets are not current residents. vandalize and steal materials com will be tracking this tion, and restoration of lands, delayed. from the Capitol. The solar "farm" project What do you think about hasn't gone away yet. Con- important topic, and we will soils and habitats like those of What about decibel levels? After the disappointing tinuing vigilance is required, provide new information as it the North Livermore Valley Kaiser will operate according creeping urbanization? vote by most of the Republi- and and just last week (thank becomes available. Study Area. to FAA noise standards below can Senators to acquit Trump, God for the Independent's We are trying to resolve 89 decibels if they fly at night. Lies, Planning, and it was especially disappoint- local coverage) we read of a Do The Right Thing our 21st-century situation The California Noise Control Insurrection ing to hear Mitch McConnell proposal to operate B-737s Lee Giroux, Livermore with 19th-century or previ- Act sets allowable decibel Carol Silva, Livermore seem to side with the argu- out of the Livermore airport, Just have to add some ous mentality: exploitation, levels. Any noise exposure I watched the second im- ments presented by the House so the elite of the Bay Area thoughts on the Eden Hous- extraction, and desecration. (dBA) above 80 is considered peachment trial of Trump, and managers and then say that don't have to go to Oakland ing issue. This is not going to work. to have a severe impact. I was horrified by the chill- he didn’t believe that Trump or San Jose for their charter The location north of Rail- Aramis, the musketeer, The City of Livermore ing information and visuals should be impeached as a or private flights. road Avenue seems ideal. The had insatiable ambition and General Plan 2003 to 2025 as presented by the House private citizen for his actions The article is replete with residents would have more arrogance. At the finale of follows state noise limits managers. and his negligent inactions assurances that, no, it will privacy, and the happy people Dumas's Le Vicomte De Bra- of 70 dBA, except for the All of the House managers as president. McConnell was not be noisy for the people of Livermore would have gelonne it is inferred that downtown area, which may did an excellent job com- the individual who controlled who live near the airport. Ac- more park space. I have lived Aramis, reluctantly, may have increase to 75 dBA. 89 dBA municating and presenting the Senate calendar and who cording to David Decoteau, here for over 30 years and cried. It will be us, too, as far exceeds state and city the truth, much of it recorded would not bring the senators airport manager, "There will have seen the city leaders do communities, and as indi- noise limits. You will not be from Trump’s own words. into session for the impeach- be no traditional commercial the right thing over and over. viduals, in the aftermath of able to enjoy your backyard This trial showed the world ment trial prior to Inaugura- passenger service provided by Do the right thing once the swashbuckling spoils of or stay indoors without dis- how Trump not only continu- tion Day, when the Democrats Kaiser air." again and move the Eden solar-electric energy, who turbing and jarring overhead ally lied about the presidential wanted to start the trial four While that sounds nice, it Project. lament the loss of the North noise. election results, in which days before Inauguration Day. is a slippery slope from char- Livermore lands if the devel- What about air pollution? Trump’s (more than 60) law- Not only will Jan. 6 be ter service to more charter We Only Have One opment of the Aramis Project We live in a non-attainment suits were denied by mostly considered a sad day for this service to full-blown char- Scenic Corridor is built. air basin. Livermore triggered conservative judges due to nation, but I will also remem- ter flights, and this time via Merlin Newton, Livermore Inspired by the late-Cali- air violations for particulate lack of evidence, but then ber Feb. 13 as another very Livermore-based B-37s. It If you think the residents fornia-native writer William matter (PM 2.5) 14.8 days Trump tried to get election sad day when many Republi- depends on who defines "tra- of North Livermore Valley Saroyan, who said it takes in 2018, 17 days in 2017, 46 officials to either ‘find’ votes can leaders denied the truth, ditional passenger service." are somehow solar NIMBY’s, a dull nerve not to be awed days in 2018, and 58 days in for him or to throw out valid hurt the future of democracy, The many of us who partici- think again! by Yosemite, I say it takes 2020. Now, Kaiser Air wants votes. This is fraud and it provided no justice for the pated in the airport wars years We are trying to protect the sensitive nerves of aware to bring in 737 jets loaded illustrates that it was Trump Capital police, who were ago probably remember the the legacy of those who came individuals to be awed by with aviation fuel and plans who was trying to steal the overwhelmed by delusional, assurances that Livermore before us, over a half cen- the wonder and ecosystem- to sell aviation fuel at fueling election from Biden. violent thugs, and provided no would never be open to big tury ago, with the foresight to service potentials of a spared stations for 737 jets. Do we The House managers not justice for this nation. planes. B-37s are big planes. protect the scenic views and North Livermore Valley. want to exacerbate current only provided evidence of “Charlie, kick the football natural landscape in North unhealthy air conditions with again,” Lucy says. Livermore for future gen- Open Space Needed aviation fuel from 737 jets? Charles Schultz, creator erations. It was so important, For Downtown Speak up if you care about of Charlie Brown, was one county officials designated Betty Maranville, Livermore health and safety. This project observant artist. There was an North Livermore Avenue a I have been a Livermore will negatively affect Liver- episode, done late in Schultz' scenic corridor and adopted resident since 1962, and I am more, Pleasanton, and Dublin. career, in which Snoopy had to its general plan the ‘scenic very upset about the plans Attend the next Airport Com- a nightmare in which he was route element.’ for the old Lucky Store lot mission hearing, on March portrayed as an abused sled Hence this ‘backyard’ be- downtown. 15, at 6:30 p.m., and contact dog who finally couldn't take longs to all of us, including Building more housing in it anymore. The sweet dog the wildlife and the natural an area that cries out for open became a killer animal. It was biodiversity habitat. We must space is a terrible mistake. a nightmare … in the com- do all we can to continue to You will be turning what ics. Like what is happening preserve the legacy of those could be a lovely, inviting around here now. who came before us and park area into a congested In this matter, I think protect the area before it’s space, dark and dismal. The we should pay attention to destroyed and lost forever. planned affordable housing belongs further away, north the needs of Livermore and We already have a massive Call to learn Center of Excellence for Pleasanton residents, not electric corridor in East Alam- of Railroad Avenue. about Sebacia, skin cancer, acne and psoriasis business and sports elites. eda County, next to a PG&E Livermore City Council, FDA approved laser treatment substation close to Mountain please reconsider the down- for nodulocystic NEW LIVERMORE LOCATION Water A Critical Issue House. The county should tell town plan. Join the many of acne instead of Text/Call 925-328-0255 for APPT Kelly Cousins, Pleasanton the solar companies to build us who were looking forward Accutane. Mayor Brown and Coun- their so-called ‘farms’ there. to a large, open-space park. cilmembers Arkin and Testa We only have one scenic A place where beauty and healthy skin meet. rejected spending $300,000 corridor in North Livermore. We Don’t Want 737s We are dedicated to Medical, Cosmetic and Surgical Dermatology. of city funds to study and Please contact Supervisor Landing in Livermore A place for medical skin consultation, aesthetic rejuvenation and face market ‘potable reuse’ water Haubert today, and tell him Donna Cabanne, Livermore & body contouring. Visit us online for an extensive list of procedures, (also known as toilet-to-tap). it makes no sense to convert Have you heard about 737 treatments, product lines, lasers and therapies offered. On a 3:2 vote at the Feb. 2 North Livermore into another jets flying into Livermore? city council meeting, the may- massive electric corridor. The Airport Commission www.DrWilliamTing.com Schedule your consultation appointment today! or reminded others about an voted to allow Kaiser Air advisory vote in 2000, when Downtown Needs a to bring in fully loaded 737 Dr. William Ting, MD Pleasanton voters strongly Park, Parking jets. The company plans four Board Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon rejected programs for ‘potable Carol Wahrer, Livermore flights a week in and out of Livermore, 48 Fenton Street Text: 925-328-0255 San Ramon, 2262 Camino Ramon reuse.’ The no vote carried by I am disappointed with the Livermore Airport. It won't Office: 925-359-6255 Text/Phone: 925-328-0255 a margin of 72%, with only new downtown plan. stop there. Email: [email protected] | www.DrWilliamTing.com 28% in favor of the contro- Eden Housing misrepre- Once 737 jets are ap- versial water program. Ad- sented the size of the develop- ditionally, the city’s guiding ment, and betrayed the trust document, the General Plan, of the citizens of Livermore. prohibits using of potable I am amazed our city council Did your insurance premium with California Earthquake reuse in our drinking water. and planners fell for this Authority (CEA) this year? Finally, the cost of this nonsense. DOUBLE type of water is estimated Our downtown needs a park to be four times higher than and parking. Let’s make sure current water supplies. we get both as planned and Clean and safe water is a as promised. major concern to people who You DO live in Pleasanton. Residents The Aramis (Project) derive their drinking water Musketeer Mentality from several sources, includ- have options! Greg Scott, Livermore ing Zone 7 and the city’s Aramis, one of the muske- three water wells, including teers in the novel, “The Three Contact us today for a free quote. Well #8, which has been de- Musketeers,” written by Alex- commissioned due to testing andre Dumas, kills humans that uncovered low levels of with the tool and ability of a (925) 447-2565 polyfluoroalkyl substances metal sword. (PFAS). Bringing well #8 The namesake Aramis or email us at: back to production will be Solar Project, on the other [email protected] expensive. hand, will destroy the habitats to save over 50% on your premium! In response, the council of and kill red-legged frogs majority voted to divert the and other organisms by the $300,000 toward the engi- installation of metal, glass, neering design studies to semi-conductor, and lithium- Gene Morgan Insurance Agency remove PFAS from the city’s ion materials by heavy equip- well. The city wells are being ment for the operation of www.genemorganinsurance.com LIC#0M28209 www.independentnews.com FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • The Independent 7 ARAMIS Assistance League Continues Work During Pandemic (Continued from first page) One might think that As- on Junction Avenue are now ALAV help children in three Poinsettia Sale, Crab Feast biological surveys, which vironment in an attempt to sistance League of Amador weekly, thanks to donations different shelters – one for and Mad Hatter’s Tea are on form the basis of the envi- save it.” Valley (ALAV) has not been and grants. Currently, the homeless and two for victims hold due to Covid-19, but they ronmental impact report on In addition to the Al- doing much with the CO- pantry is serving more than of domestic abuse. Children hope to resume both activities the Aramis Project, were ameda Creek Alliance and VID-19 restrictions. 1200 families each month. in shelters may not have any next year. In the meantime, “inadequate” and that the Ohlone Audubon Society, Assistance League, how- The need is great, and can-do other acknowledgment of volunteers are busy working project “will permanently East Bay nonprofit envi- ever, has been busy. While workers are helping to fill a their birthday, and this is one to plan a virtual fundraiser alter over 500 acres of criti- ronmental organizations some of the programs have need. way for these children to feel this spring, which will provide cal habitat” for multiple opposed to the Aramis been put on hold, others con- The Birthday Bag pro- special during a very chal- some much-needed revenue to threatened bird species. Project include: Friends tinue. In times of such great gram this year has provided lenging time in their lives. continue the programs. Stay “We are grateful for the of Livermore, Friends of need it is vital to continue the birthday bags to 22 children Birthday bags let the children tuned for more information. support of the Alameda Open Space and Vineyards, work of helping those in need. in local shelters. The bags know people care. For more information, Creek Alliance and Ohlone Golden Gate Audubon So- Donations of milk, eggs, contain age-appropriate gifts As a nonprofit, ALAV re- visit AVAL on Facebook or at flour, sugar, and oil to the and items to celebrate their lies on fundraising to support assistanceleague.org/amador- Audubon Society to pre- ciety, Save Mount Diablo Food Pantry in Livermore birthday. In Livermore alone, their programs. The annual valley. serving the open space and and Friends of Springtown natural habitat of North Preserve. Livermore Valley,” stated Some public environ- MAP Merlin Newton of the Save mental agencies — such as (Continued from first page) North Livermore Valley the U.S. Fish and Wildlife steering committee. “It is Service, California Depart- ning and implementation with the Valencia Branch that consolidates require- schools, including drop- one of the last undeveloped ment of Fish and Wildlife, of safe reopening. Lab for COVID-19 test- ments from Cal/OSHA boxes throughout the and productive agricultural East Bay Regional Park As of Feb. 8, the Liver- ing. To provide up-to-date and CDPH. state to reduce logistical areas remaining in Alam- District, and the San Fran- more Valley Joint Unified information, schools will • Provided direct technical costs, an online platform eda County. As important cisco Bay Regional Water School District (LVJUSD) input their data every two assistance on key safety that manages consent and as it is to expand renew- Quality District — further has received $9.78 million. weeks. Additional data measures to hundreds of data reporting, and certi- able energy to address determined that the envi- The LVJUSD has an estab- – including student en- school leaders per week fied support for testing climate change, it's equally ronmental impact report lished COVID-19 safety rollment data – will be through an online portal. students. important to preserve the for the solar project is plan. To view the Liver- collected and displayed (https://caschoolsopen- • Published new COV- biodiversity of our planet. deficient and that sensitive more plan, visit http://bit. publicly, subject to legisla- ing.powerappsportals. ID-19 testing resources We shoot ourselves in the species could be harmed or ly/Indy_LVJUSDopening. tive approval. us/en-US) for schools, including foot if we destroy our en- killed during construction. The Pleasanton Unified Since unveiling the Safe • Monitored and acted contact information for School District also has a Schools for All Plan, the on feedback regarding commercial laboratories safety plan available for state has launched the Safe school safety, which and playbooks to support viewing. It has received Schools for All Hub to school staff and fami- implementation. $7.14 million in COVID-19 serve as a one-stop shop lies can submit either The State Safe Schools funds. To view the Pleasan- for information about safe via an online portal or a Team will continue de- ton plan, visit http://bit.ly/ in-person instruction. The telephone hotline (with veloping resources that Indy_PUSDopening. Governor’s 2021-22 State non-English options support schools to plan Dublin Unified has not Budget proposes histor- available). and implement safe school submitted a safety plan to ic levels of funding for • Distributed an extra reopenings, beginning with the county office of educa- schools – nearly $90 bil- month of PPE and sup- our youngest and most dis- tion, according to the in- lion, including $3.8 bil- plies to all public schools proportionately impacted teractive map. That district lion above the Prop 98 via county offices of edu- students. has received $5.11 million. minimum – which builds cation. For more informa- THE VINEYARD VIEW PATIO TASTINGS The California Depart- on existing state and federal • Onboarded over 800 tion, please visit the Safe NOW AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION ment of Public Health will funds to support schools schools in 41 counties Schools For All Hub: RESERVE TODAY BY VISITING US AT be adding other key data in responding to the pan- to the state Valencia https://schools.covid19. WWW.DARCIEKENTVINEYARDS.COM to the map, including out- demic. Branch Laboratory to ca.gov/. To review the map, OR CALLING US AT 925-243-9040 breaks reported in each The State Safe Schools support COVID-19 test- visit https://maps.schools. school district and whether Team has also: ing. The Lab continues to covid19.ca.gov/public. the school has partnered • Issued updated guidance build supports tailored to html. 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In the three DARCIE KENT VINEYARDS, 7000 TESLA ROAD, LIVERMORE, CA, 94550 this going into effect," said tion of less than 600,000 elections, 25 states did not have a single campaign event, while six states held Fadem differs from those who want to just one, the website noted. strike the Electoral College system from the According to the Na- tional Popular Vote site, FORMERFORMER LLNL,LLNL, LBL,LBL, U.S. Constitution. Instead, he promotes an idea states deemed "politically that would utilize the Electoral College to make irrelevant spectator states" SANDIA, SITE 300 & GE included nearly all small SANDIA, SITE 300 & GE sure the candidate who receives the most popu- states, rural states, agri- lar votes nationally always wins. cultural states, southern VALLECITOSVALLECITOS WORKERSWORKERS and western states, and the Northeast. Tune in to a Better Care Provider! Fadem. "We are not going have three electoral votes. Looking further back in away. We've been doing this Candidates must tally 270 U.S. history, Andrew Jack- since 2005. We know we votes of the 538 electoral son took the popular vote, are doing the right thing." college votes to be elected. but lost to Electoral College So far, legislators in The U.S. Constitution winner John Quincy Adams Delaware, Hawaii, Rhode gives states the right to in 1824. Samuel Tilden Island, Vermont, Colorado, choose how to award their received more support, but Connecticut, Maryland, electoral votes. Currently, lost to Rutherford B. Hayes Massuchusetts, New Jer- 48 states are "winner take in 1876. Finally, Grover sey, New Mexico, Oregon, all," while Nebraska and Cleveland was the popular Washington, California, Il- Maine award them accord- vote winner in 1888, but linois and New York — all ing to congressional district went home in second place states that went for Hillary victories. to Benjamin Harrison. Clinton in 2016 and Joe Critics contend the cur- Although polls have Biden in 2020 — have en- rent system violates the shown a majority of Ameri- acted bills to join the inter- "one person, one vote" prin- cans would like to see the state compact. Those states ciple. In California, a heav- Electoral College elimi- total 196 electoral votes. ily Democratic or “blue” nated, supporters of the pro- Bills in nine states — state, Republican votes for posed system say it would Arkansas, Maine, Mich- president don't matter. This ensure that candidates cater igan, Minnesota, North means nobody must court to all parts of the coun- Carolina, Nevada, Virgina, Republican voters here, try. Candidates, otherwise, Oklahoma and Arizona Fadem contends. In Okla- would only campaign in the — have passed through at homa, a heavily Republican most populous states, like Jack, Former Atomic Worker least one of the legislative or “red” state, Democratic California. chambers, Fadem said. votes are tallied in the na- Fadem believes the Na- The interstate compact tionwide popular vote, but tional Popular Vote would We believe some things never go out of style! legislation includes the mean nothing in electing a stipulation that it would not president when it’s a given A Patient-First Mindset with care that focuses on your go into effect to be used in that Oklahoma’s Electoral an election until it reached votes will go Republican. personal health needs, wants, and goals. the magic number of 270. Essentially, Fadem said, Currently, it is 74 votes that means candidates don't Going Above and Beyond to help you get the most out short. 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Holy Cross Lutheran said he wanted to give back National Merit Semifinalists Ben Nuddleman, members and Canada. is the chartering organiza- to the church for supporting of Boy Scout Troop 999 However, each went his tion for Troop 999 and Ben the troop. “The hard work, focus, and commitment to in Livermore, were both own way for their Eagle academic excellence required to be recognized awarded the rank of Eagle projects. Scout on Feb. 2. For his project, Eli refur- as a National Merit semifinalist is significant.” The brothers have been bished one bench and built involved in scouting since three new benches for Liver- Four students from the including the students’ aca- the first grade. more High School’s athlet- Livermore Valley Joint Uni- demic records, local recom- They also backpacked ics field. Both Eli and Ben, fied School District have mendations, SAT scores, ex- the Philmont Scout Ranch now seniors, played football qualified as National Merit tracurricular activities, and high-adventure base in at Livermore and Eli said he Scholarship semifinalists essays. Finalists are eligible New Mexico together and wanted to do something for based on the results of the for about $35 million in paddled across the North- the school and his coaches. Preliminary Scholastic Apti- National Merit scholarships. ern Tier, the Scouts’ high- For his project, Ben built tude Tests they took last fall. “The hard work, focus, adventure canoe base en- two trellises for Holy Cross compassing the Boundary Lutheran Church in Liver- From left: Eli and Ben Nuddleman achieved Eagle status. The students -- Emma and commitment to aca- (Photo - Robert Nuddleman) Laurence, Feoden Soriano demic excellence required and Vishal Venkatesh from to be recognized as a Na- Granada High School and tional Merit semifinalist is Alicia Zhang from Liver- significant,” said Livermore Pleasanton Student Lambert Earns Eagle Scout Award more High School – will schools superintendent Kel- Taryn Lambert, a mem- ditional Scouting program, leader, scribe, troop guide, School junior and her young- now compete with about ly Bowers. ber of Scouts BSA Troop which was rebranded as and patrol leader for Troop er brother, Colin, created 15,000 other semifinalists The Livermore school 998G in Pleasanton, has Scouts BSA. The troop is led 998G. For her Eagle project, “Bears That Care,” a volun- from high schools across the district semifinalists, and been awarded the rank of by Scoutmaster Kimberly she led a group of volunteers teer group that collects and country to become National 22 other local students who Eagle Scout following a Carlson and sponsored by in hand sewing more than 70 donates toys to Alameda Merit Scholarship finalists. received National Merit let- board of review. Veterans of Foreign Wars, double-layered facemasks County Court Services for Finalists will be select- ters of commendation, were Troop 998G is an all-girl Post #6298, which also for the New Bridge Founda- children who are involved ed by the National Merit formally recognized at a troop formed in February sponsors Troop 998 for boys. tion, a nonprofit addiction- in custody hearings. Their Scholarship Corporation, Board of Trustees meeting 2019, soon after the Boy Taryn, the daughter of treatment center in Berkeley. mother, Kerry, is a Child a privately funded, non- in January. Scouts of America began Ed and Kerry Lambert, Outside of Scouting, Protective Service court profit organization that has Typically, only about 1% allowing girls to join its tra- has served as senior patrol the Amador Valley High officer. administered the program of all high school students since 1955, based on criteria qualify as semifinalists. Resident of Pleasanton Named To Nonprofit Medicare Board Pleasanton resident Network, a nationwide non- Beth Hostelter, a regis- profit advocacy organiza- tered nurse and director tion. of Medicare Services for Founded in 2015, the Albertsons Companies, has National MSP Network been named secretary of works to educate and keep the board for the National secondary payers up to date Medicare Secondary Payer on changes to Medicare.
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Now Until Saturday, March 6 bags will be filled with information draft registration cards, from 7 to years ago by psychiatrist Abraham Give the Gift of Swim on cardiovascular health, including 8:30 p.m. via ZOOM. Visitors are A. Low to replace the ‘defeatist American Swim Academy is warning signs of heart attacks and welcome to this free event. Susan babble of the brain, with secure offering its 2021 Winter Camps for strokes; tips to control blood pres- Goss Johnston was a member of thinking to help cope with the age 6 months to 15 years. Camps sure; and other free information Yale University’s first undergrad- stressful events in our everyday run weekly for 30 minutes with and swag. Participants should uate class of women, graduating lives. Call 925-515-604-9094, ID class ratios as low as 2:1. Gift enter the Senior Center driveway with a B.A. in physics. She is a 192451547#. certificates are now available. The from Donohue Drive and drive past 2011 ProGen alumna, has attended academy is also hiring for positions the front door of the facility. Do not the National Institute on Federal VIRTUAL ONLINE EVENTS in Dublin, Livermore and Walnut arrive before 12:30 p.m. and stay Records), and completed the “Ad- -AVAILABLE ANYTIME Creek. For more information, visit in your car upon arrival. Drivers vanced Methodology and Evidence Register for Virtual and americanswimacademy.com. should pop open their car’s trunk Analysis” course at the Institute of or roll down a window in the back Genealogy and Historical Research. Outdoor Activities These Livermore High School students will compete seat so that staff can safely deliver For more information or a Zoom in- Do you want to learn a new Now Until Wednesday, May 19 skill, dabble in a new art form, get to become National Merit Scholarship finalists. Coffee Hour for Seniors the bag to the occupant. For more vite, email Tom Mathews, program information, email seniorctr@ chairperson, at program@L-AGS. into shape, or finally take up that (Photo - Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District) Zoom “Coffee Hour for Seniors” new hobby you’ve pushed back for will resume once a month, on dublin.ca.gov. org. To register, visit https://bit. ly/3s8qXTR. so long? The Pleasanton Library Wednesday mornings, beginning and Recreation Department is now in January. The Zoom get-togethers Friday, Feb. 19 to Sunday, Feb. 28 Saturday, March 13 offering a wide variety of virtual Alameda Fairgrounds Wins will take place from 10:00 a.m. to City of Dublin St. Patrick’s and outdoor in-person courses 11:00 a.m. on Feb. 17, March 17, Taste Tri-Valley this fall. Registration is open for Visit Tri-Valley, the region’s Day Celebration! April 14 and May 19. For more in- The 37th Annual St. Patrick’s everything from coding, web design destination marketing organization, Big Despite Unusual Year formation, visit dublin.ca.gov/380/ Day Celebration will be held Satur- and engineering courses to art, in partnership with the Cities and The Alameda County the fairgrounds received rec- Special-Events. day, March 13, through Saturday, public speaking, and outdoor group Chambers of Commerce of Pleas- Fair received top awards ognition for the remodel of March 20. This week-long celebra- exercise. There are even courses on anton, Livermore, Dublin and Town from the Western Fairs Asso- the Palm Pavilion. The fair Thursday, Feb. 18 tion will feature both virtual com- LEGO and Minecraft. Sign up now of Danville, are launching their first Website Development and munity events as well as in-per- at https://bit.ly/33BNAoU. ciation and the International received awards in a variety annual Taste Tri-Valley, a 10-day Optimization - Part One son, reservation-based events Association of Fairs and of categories for competitive delivery and take-out restau- Join this free, three-part Web- throughout the City of Dublin. The Expositions for innovation exhibits, innovative events, rant week promotion from Friday, EBRPD Brings “Parks to site Development and Optimization festive schedule of events will be and excellence in competi- and social media campaigns. Feb.19 through Sunday, Feb. 28, for People” Webinar Series, hosted by the updated soon. heck with the city for tive exhibits, agricultural Additionally, the fair was participating dining establishments East Bay Regional Park Dis- Alameda County Small Business more information on how you can programs and marketing for recognized in the emergency ready to showcase their culinary trict is committed to the idea Development Center, from 1 to 3 celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all week 2020. response services category talents. Prix-fixe menus will be of lifelong learning and helping p.m., as it introduces best prac- long, at https://bit.ly/3bbPSyI. Overall, IAFE recognized for its role as a base camp available for take-out and delivery people make their own discov- tices for website design, develop- Contact Lauren Marriott by phone the fair with eight interna- for Cal Fire during the SCU from diverse cuisines at various set eries about local parks. The re- ment, and optimization to the small at 925-556-4508 if your business tional awards. The fair took Lightning Complex Fire in price points (for lunch and dinner) sources they have complied are business owner. This ACSBDC is interested in getting involved home nine WFA awards in August of 2020. for every taste and budget. For designed to be used at home, in event will discuss both how to with the 2021 St. Patrick’s Day its division, including four The Alameda County more information, visit visittrival- a classroom or part of any online improve an existing website and Celebration. learning. For more information, vis- first-place honors. Fair received top honors in how to design and build a new one. ley.com/restaurantweek or follow @visittrivalley on Facebook and it www.ebparks.org/activities/ Although there was not Virtual Fair and Community It explains the vital role a website ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS digital_learning/default.htm. a traditional fair this year, Contests and for budget- plays in promoting your business Instagram. Livermore Downtown award categories reflected friendly tactics. and demonstrates techniques for Monday, March 1 to Sunday, LARPD Now on YouTube the innovation and vehicle- Both organizations spon- optimizing the performance of your Farmers Market Open for March 21 the Season Livermore Area Recreation & based fun that was held sor annual awards programs website and maximizing the value St. Patrick’s Day at Home Park District is featuring videos for throughout the year. Cat- to recognize outstanding for your business. Note: Zoom link Open Sundays, from 10:30 This St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy the a.m. to 2 p.m., at Carnegie Town all ages with virtual activities, in- egories included Community achievement in specific ar- will be sent a few days prior to the rich sights and sounds of tradition- cluding Basketball Academy, Mys- Outreach, Drive-In Enter- eas and to share successful event. To register, visit https://bit. Square. Open Thursdays, from 4 al Irish dancing, drums and fiddles. to 8 p.m., at Carnegie Town Square tery Craft Making Activities and tainment and Facility Beau- ideas and programs with ly/3jRxO0N. Recorded before a live audience in many more to come. Visit www. tification Projects, for which other fairs. (South K Street between Third and 2019 and never before seen on Fourth St.) 2155 Third St. larpd.org to subscribe and receive Thursday, Feb. 18, Tuesday, film, The National Dance Company notifications as new videos are Feb. 23 of Ireland captures Celtic joy and available. Become a Literacy Tutor Pleasanton Farmers Market delivers it right to your doorstep. A Open for the Season Can you see yourself helping portion of all ticket sales benefits Music Together Tri-Valley an adult learn to read a medicine the Bankhead Theater. For tickets, Open Saturdays, from 10 to Supports Early Childhood label, fill out a job application, write visit https://bit.ly/3tEJIzy. 1 p.m., at Main Street and West Angela Street. Seniors 60 and Development a letter, or study for the driver’s This international, award-win- license exam? If so, become a Friday, March 5 and over are welcome for specialized Saturday, March 6 shopping from 9 to 10 a.m. ning, early-childhood music pro- volunteer tutor with the Livermore gram supports parents with songs Public Library, and help an adult Virtual Dance Performance and musical activities to enjoy with Deborah Slater Dance Theater improve their basic reading and Six Feet Apart Productions their children through play-based and Studio 210 will be hosting writing skills and achieve their Shares Art From a Distance learning curriculum, designed to a virtual performance from 5 to goals. No previous experience is Sunday Night Stories is an on- help everyone learn to sing in tune 7 p.m. on Zoom. This event is a necessary. The next Tutor Training line show with people sharing true and keep a beat. For more informa- culmination of their eight-week will take place from 10 a.m. to stories, poetry, comedy, music tion, visit www.musictogether.com. noon via Zoom. Participants must winter residency program and and more, featuring an eclectic mix attend all three sessions. For more features work by winter 2021 of entertainment to feel connected residents Cynthia Ling Lee and in times of social distancing and Pacific Chamber Orchestra information or to sign up for Tutor Offers Musical Podcast Training, call 925-373-5507 or Bahiya Movement. self-isolation, live every week, During this time of challenge, email [email protected]. on Sundays, at 7:30 p.m. For Monday, March 8 more information, visit facebook. PCO continues to bring every- Livermore-Amador Gene- com/pg/Six-Feet-Apart-Produc- one beautiful music made in- Thursday, Feb. 18 alogical Society Presents sightful. Conductor Lawrence Love Your Heart tions or eventbrite.com/e/sun- Susan Goss Johnston day-night-stories. 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Swag independentnews.com Enter events online at www.independentnews.com/calendar or email [email protected] for print. Follow us on www.independentnews.com FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • The Independent 9 WATER (Continued from first page) afford to live here. costs get inflated if supply West and Its Disappearing million to continue a study committed $400,000 to sible that water traders will Population Causes is not increased to keep up Water.” of expanding Los Vaque- help pay for an earlier compete against Zone 7 Water Shortages with demand. Reisner said that the ros Reservoir, near Vasco study, the environmental and other public agencies, The shortage of water Because of executive Army Corps of Engineers Road north of Livermore, survey on the project. as indicated by a ques- causes even more concern orders issued by former and the federal Bureau of which would pipe water Zone 7 also is following tion in the CDFA webinar. for public water agen- Gov. Jerry Brown and sub- Reclamation were simply cies than the possibility of sequent legislation, all wa- enabling the U.S. policy of higher prices. One slide at ter basins are supposed to settling the West, a region The shortage of water causes even more concern the CDFA meeting showed arrive at sustainable levels light on rainfall and unsus- trouble ahead for all Cali- by 2042. The sustainable tainable for much agricul- for public water agencies than the possibility of fornians — whether they levels are not there yet. ture or much population. live in cities, own farms, or Most underground basins A Look at Local higher prices. In 20 years, there will be less water available are in overdraft and don’t are connected to industry. Water Conservation in the underground water storage basins, which means In 20 years, there will be meet the 2042 goal now, The state Department of less water available in the although some districts are Water Resources (DWR) everyone will be paying more for water, underground water stor- working hard to achieve it praised Zone 7 Water age basins, which means in the future. Agency for how well it regardless of the water stock market. everyone will be paying The late Marc Reisner, has managed its basin in more for water, regardless who wrote a classic book the past. The DWR held up of the water stock market. about water in the west, Zone 7 as a model to other The blame for the short- summed up what he said agencies about what they directly over to the South developments concerning One panelist asked if Sites age was placed on the was the basic problem for should be doing. Bay Aqueduct, where it the Sites Reservoir, which might be a “source for fu- state’s population boom. the West’s water short- But even Zone 7 is up could be sent to Zone 7. is being discussed as a tures trading.” In 1960, there were ages — too much develop- against the same pressure, Pryor said that range is potential new water dam One of the stock market about 15 million people ment envisioned for such as it searches for a future a package, but she would and reservoir 70 miles experts answered, “The living in California. This a naturally dry area from water supply. Five months like it to be negotiated in northeast of Sacramento. potential depends on who year, updated census fig- Colorado to California. ago, the Zone 7 board specific amounts, each Competition on the and how it moves into the ures show about 40 mil- His book was titled “Cadil- committed to spending near the $400,000 mark. Horizon market.” lion. As economists say, lac Desert: The American between $400,000 and $1 In 2016, the Zone 7 board In conclusion, it’s pos-
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Richard Joseph Winkler Dorothy Bangs Aug. 20, 1933 – Jan. 15, 2021 May 2, 1933 – Feb. 7, 2021 Dick passed away unex- they and their close-knit group Dottie Bangs passed away H&R Block during tax season. pectedly at his home on Jan. traveled to many near and far on Feb. 7, after a brief illness. Her last job was a “wel- 15 and is survived by his two away places around the globe. She was born to Harry comer” at Stoneridge Creek, sisters, his seven children, They loved it when all the and Gladys Moseley in Silver making the new residents eight grandchildren and one kids brought their families Spring, Maryland, in 1933, feel a part of the community. great-grandson. home every Thanksgiving and graduated Montgomery A tireless mother who took He was preceded in death and Christmas. Dick was a Blair High School and Lycom- tremendous pride in her chil- by his parents, his brother and genuine, good man who was ing College. dren, she was always the first the love of his life, his wife loved very much and will be In college, her roommate to volunteer as room mother or Pam. They had a wonderful missed by many. He will never was Sally Bangs, a country to lead a bake sale, and she was 43 years together raising their be forgotten by his children girl from Pennsylvania, who eventually awarded a lifetime large family and making lots and his memory will live on introduced Dottie to her young membership in the PTA. of lifelong friends along the through his grand-and great cousin, Bob, who was just Her many friends become way. When the nest was empty, grandchildren. leaving the Marine Corps. cherished travel companions They soon married and moved new adopted home. She soon as she traveled the globe to Hornell, New York, while had the family settled into the to England, Ireland, Spain, Bob finished college. hustle and bustle of Arbor Alaska and many destinations She had a wonderful life in Court with 12 other families around the country. Family Barbara Joyce Elsperman Hornell, where her son, Mike, and a neighborhood of over time was her greatest joy, in- Nov. 8, 1936 – Feb. 8, 2021 was born, and then on to Mt. 30 children. cluding visits to Lake Tahoe, Vernon, Ohio, where daughter Many of the friendships relaxing in Hawaii, spending Barbara Joyce Elsperman ing to a rescue Chihuahua Sandi joined the family. Fur- made in these early years time with extended family in passed away peacefully in named Dexter (aka Cujo to the ther adventures took the family endured until her passing. She Maryland and Pennsylvania, her sleep on Feb. 8, 2021, in rest of us). We know Dexter to Annandale Virginia, before nourished her faith as a mem- or enjoying simple family Pleasanton. was there to greet you with settling in Livermore. Most re- ber of Asbury United Meth- gatherings with her children Barbara grew up in Rio lots of kisses. cently, she lived at Stoneridge odist Church in Livermore, and grandchild. She was ex- Vista, California, where she Although her work here is Creek in Pleasanton. where she served as an adult tremely proud of her children met the fisherman of her done, her new mission comes Dottie was part of the great leader for the fellowship’s and their families and relished dreams. They eventually with a family reunion with lots migration from the east coast youth groups and continued the role of family matriarch. landed in Livermore to start of love and an overdue girl’s to California in the 1960s, as an active parishioner her She is survived by her son, a family. day with her best pal, Betty. leaving behind everything entire life. A true citizen of Michael (Coleen); daughter, To some, she was Barb, She will be very missed but she knew to move with her the Tri Valley, she enjoyed a Sandi Martin (Eric, d.); and Barbie, or Babe, but to us she, never forgotten. young family to the promise varied career with the Liver- grandson, Brian (Samantha). was big grandma. She landed Barbara is survived by her of good jobs, great weather more Unified School District, She will be interned at the that name when us kids sought daughter, Nancy Wilkerson and endless opportunities. Her the Lawrence Livermore Na- family plot in Catlett, Virginia. it to be fit standing next to her of others. Well, except for that (Robin); her beloved fur-baby, generous and thoughtful spirit tional Labs (the Rad Lab for Please make any donation 4’9” mother, whom we called one time - we never did let her Casper; grandchildren, Jena brought joy to everyone she her generation), the Alameda to Asbury United Methodist little grandma. live that down. Vogel (Robert), Jesse Wilk- encountered in the family’s County Fair and working at Church in her honor. Barbara spent a lot of her Barbara enjoyed all her erson (Meghan) and Jennifer days working as a volunteer at grandchildren and would Lacey (Seth); and her great Valley Memorial Hospital, In- spend summers spoiling us grandchildren, Brooke, Olive, tel, and in various elementary then sending us home. There Cannen and Merrick. Barbara lunchrooms, where she gained was nothing quite like a week- is proceeded in death by her Michael Lynn Jenks many dear friends. She was husband, Glenn Elsperman; end at grannies with a trip Sept. 11, 1948 – Jan. 26, 2021 a strong-willed woman who to shadow cliffs, Yin Yin’s and son, Michael Elsperman. often proclaimed she wasn’t Chinese food and unlimited At Barbara’s request, there Michael Lynn Jenks en- world. His interests and hob- Michelle Jenks; as well as his “arguing with you, just simply arm rubs. will not be a public service, tered peacefully into rest in bies over the years included brother, Charles (Ruth) Jenks; explaining why she was right.” She had a special and and as we all know, low adher- Danville, California, on Jan. surfing, model trains, building grandchildren Zachery, Logan, She was a woman of many unique love for animals. She ence to this instruction will not 26, 2021. He was 72 years old. model cars, and playing guitar. and Caleb Scott, Morgan and lessons, such as ponytails are mostly found love in her heart be tolerated. In lieu of flowers, Michael was born in Loui- Mike and his brother, Chuck, Skylar Smith; and great grand- essential, the perfect macaroni for dogs that needed it the Barbara would prefer dona- siana on Sept. 11, 1948, to shared a passion for their child Sebastian Scott. He is salad is an art and a woman most. As her grandchildren tions be made to your local parents John and Margaret Harley Davidson motorcycles predeceased by his parents, never “toots” in the presence grew, she redirected the spoil- ASPCA. (Jacobs) Jenks. He joined and looked forward to riding John and Margaret Jenks; the United States Air Force together. and his brother, John (Sandy) in 1968 as a communications Mike will be remembered Jenks Jr. He will be deeply specialist serving during the for his affable personality and missed by his many family Dinora Morales Vietnam war and other con- his sense of humor. He fol- members and friends. Oct. 1, 1951 – Jan. 26, 2021 flicts. In 1988, he retired from lowed current events closely Michael will be interred the military and spent another with often pointed observa- in a private ceremony at the 20 years working in the IT tions. Sacramento Valley National Dinora Morales, age 69, er, as well as an extremely technology field locally. Mike is survived by his Cemetery in Dixon, Califor- passed away on Jan. 26, dedicated member of the St. Born into a military family four children, Jeremy Jenks, nia. Grissom's Cremation and 2001. Michael’s charismatic prayer and serving in the armed forc- Meridith (John) Scott, Gene Burial Centers are assisting She was born in El Sal- group. She would voluntarily es, Mike saw many parts of the Donald (Jessica) Smith, and with arrangements. vador on Oct. 1, 1951. She pray for anyone who needed is survived by her husband it in their home or wherever of 45 years, Roberto; five requested. She helped with children, Maricela Morales, grief support and leading the Erica Moreno, Michelle Va- rosary. She was so caring and lencia, Diane Mardones, giving that she would regu- Edward Daley Rasmussen Sr. and Roberto Morales Jr.; as larly donate to those in need. Dec. 22, 1937 – Jan. 13, 2021 well as four sons-in-law, one Her warm and loving daughter-in-law, 15 grand- Dinora will be remem- personality will forever be Edward Daley Rasmussen cannon, a zip line rocket ship, children and two great grand- bered as a very dedicated remembered by all those who Sr. died on Jan. 13, 2021, in castles, playhouses and so children. wife, mother, and grandmoth- knew her. Livermore, surrounded by his much more. seven children. He was a loving son, hus- Ed was born on Dec. 22, band, brother, father, uncle, 1937, and grew up in Redding, and grandfather. He was proud Kelley Renae Clarin Connecticut. His home ties of his children and relished in April 8, 1962 – Feb. 8, 2021 remained strong throughout their many achievements. His his entire life. At age 70, he family and friends will re- Kelley Clarin was born on Kelley is preceded in death wrote and compiled many of member his kind nature, good April 8, 1962, in Clovis, New by her father, Leon McDaniel. his childhood stories about humor and adventurous spirit. Mexico. She is survived by her hus- growing up during wartime. He is survived by his seven Wife, mother, grandmoth- band, Mark Clarin; son, Cole The stories often included his children, Ed (Beth), Paul, er, sister and daughter. Kelley Thompson; daughter, Jodie mother, Helen; father, Henry; (Leanne), Annelise (Pete), passed away peacefully of Thompson; granddaughter, sister, Shirley; and brother, Raymond Catholic Church Jim (Alyse), Larry (Kristin), natural causes on Feb. 8, 2021, Kaylee Dionne; mother, No- Hank; as well as his beloved in Dublin, where Ed was a Monica (Bourke) and Stephen at home with family. She spent aetta McDaniel; four brothers donkey, Clementine. founding member of the John (Maggie); as well as nine a lifetime caring for others and and their spouses, Kim Mc- He married the love of his C. Murphy Council of the grandchildren. always put them ahead of her Daniel, Charles and Emmy than one while also raising her life, Margaret Mary Lynch Knights of Columbus. A socially distanced funer- needs. She raised two kids and McDaniel, Darrel and Shelley two kids. of Danbury, Connecticut, on Ed was an Air Force Vet- al mass will be Friday, Feb. 26, watched her granddaughter McDaniel, Harold McDaniel She also worked in the June 25, 1965. His work took eran. He retired as a flight at 9:30 a.m., at St. Raymond grow for the first 6 years. and Debbie Day; mother-in- retail and banking industries. them to the West Coast, where engineer from Chevron after Church in Dublin. If unable to She was loved by many, law, Sylvia Clarin; sibling- Her customer service skills Ed worked for Pan Am in San 25 years. He loved sharing attend in person, please view many people. She touched in-law, Melanie and Andy came naturally. From first Francisco. In 1968, Ed and stories about his extensive the live stream by search- the hearts of everyone she DeGiovanni; and multiple place baton competitor to Margaret moved to Dhah- travels around the world, and ing Ed Rasmussen Mass St met. She is gone too soon, but nieces, nephews and grand learning sign language, she al- ran, Saudi Arabia, where Ed he inspired his kids to travel Raymond at youtube.com. Ed she lived a full life with lots nephews. The family is big ways looked out for others and worked for Aramco. In 1974, and to see the world. will be interred with his wife, of experiences. Kelley lived and full of love, and Kelley worked to please. She loved to they settled in Dublin, Cali- He was imaginative and en- Margaret, at the Sacramento for most of her life in Liver- is missed. dance and loved music. Most fornia, where they raised their joyed working on projects for Valley VA National Cemetery more, California. She loved to In lieu of flowers, please of all, she loved her family, seven kids. his kids and grandkids. Some in Dixon, California. In lieu of travel and she loved children. donate to Hope Hospice or which extends way beyond the Ed and Margaret were long of his legendary creations flowers, please consider donat- She worked in day care and American Cancer Society. bonds of bloodlines. time parishioners of Saint included the candy shooting ing to St Raymond Church. provided foster care for more 10 The Independent • FEBRUARY 18, 2021 www.independentnews.com Livermore Cadet Joins Pleasanton Police Nate Cabral, a recent Cabral, a former cadet His father, Dan Cabral, OUR LOCAL NONPROFITS NEED YOUR graduate of the Alameda with the Livermore Police is an officer with the Liver- SUPPORT, PLEASE DONATE IF YOU ARE ABLE! County Sheriff’s Office Department, earned an as- more Police Department, Police Academy, has joined sociate degree in criminal while his mother worked Amador Questers Livermore Valley Opera 1089 Geneva Street P.O. 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Hayward, CA 94545 Interfaith Sharing Inc. 510-881-0300 678 Enos Way SpectrumCS.org Livermore, CA 94551 925-366-5567 Sunflower Hill saintbartslivermore.com [email protected] 925-800-1042 Livermore-Amador Symphony Guild SunFlowerhill.org P.O. Box 1049 Livermore, CA 94551 The Taylor Family Foundation 925-447-6454 P.O. Box 2450 Livermoreamadorsymphony.org/guild Livermore CA, 94551 925-455-5118 Livermore Area Recreation and TTIF.org Park District Foundation P.O. Box 3403 Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Livermore, CA 94551 P.O. Box 11143 The free exhibit, “Sketches in Code: Randomness & Patterns in Science and Art,” will be 925-373-5730 Pleasanton, CA 94588 on display at the Bankhead Theater gallery through May 2. (Photo - Quest Science Center) Larpd.org/larpd-foundation TVAR.org Livermore Art Association Tri-Valley Conservancy The free exhibit, “Sketch- code: patterns, randomness, creative processes that in- P.O. Box 216 1457 First St. es in Code: Randomness fractals, sequences, and con- volve a journey of discov- Livermore, CA 94551 Livermore, CA 94550 925-449-9927 925-449-8706 & Patterns in Science and stants and ratios. ery.” Livermoreartassociation.org Trivalleyconservnacy.org Art,” will be on display at “Through these themes, The exhibit meets county the gallery, 2400 First St., we hope to help everyone safety guidelines for CO- Livermore Filipino-American Tri-Valley Haven Organization, Inc. 3663 Pacific Ave. Livermore, through May 2. see connections between VID-19 and will be open P.O. Box 172 Livermore, CA 94551 Created in partnership science, art, and daily life” from 2-6 pm on Fridays and Livermore, CA 94551 925-449-5842 with the Livermore Valley Cheung said. “While the arts 1-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Livermorefilam.org TriValleyHaven.org Performing Arts Council, have often been described Sundays. Livermore Heritage Guild Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance the exhibit explores how P.O. Box 961 P. O. Box 2467 art and science intersect to Livermore, CA 94551 Livermore, CA 94550 925-449-9927 TVNPA.org create digital works reflect- Lhg.org ing the natural world. More Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre traditional works in the form Livermore Homeless Refuge P.O. Box 1445 4743 East Ave. Pleasanton, CA 94566 of origami and paintings Livermore, CA 94550 [email protected] by local artists are also on 925-895-4167 Trivalleyrep.org display. HomelessRefugeLivermore.com ValleyCare Charitable According to Quest Livermore Lab Foundation Foundation/Stanford Health founder and CFO Alan c/o UC Office of National Labs Care-ValleyCare Burnham, the idea for the 1111 Broadway, Suite 2130 1111 E. Stanley Blvd. exhibit came from a desire Oakland, CA 94607 Livermore, CA 94550 925-453-9382 925-373-4560 to follow up on the science Livermorelabfoundation.org GiveValleyCare.org center’s collaboration with Livermore Lions Club Valley Concert Chorale LVPAC two years ago to P.O. Box 975 P.O. Box 286 commemorate the 50th an- Livermore, CA 94551 Livermore, CA 94551 805-405-8743 Valleyconcertchorale.org niversary of the Apollo 11 Livermore Pleasanton Fire Fighters lunar landing. Burnham said Foundation Valley Dance Theatre the 2019 Apollo 11 exhibit 4847 Hopyard Road 2247-B Second St. “was the most successful art Suite 4, PMB 303 Livermore, CA 94550 Pleasanton, CA 94588 925-243-0925 installation to date” at the Valleydancetheatre.com Bankhead gallery. Livermore Valley Education Caleb Cheung, the sci- Foundation Valley Humane Society 849 East Stanley Boulevard 3670 Nevada St. ence center’s chief learning PMB Box 143 Pleasanton, CA 94566 officer, who created the ex- Livermore, CA 94550 925-426-8656 hibit with Anne Giancola of LVEF.org ValleyHumane.org LVPAC, said using genera- FREE NONPROFIT LISTING FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. tive computer programming If you would like to be added please email [email protected] to create works of art “has www.independentnews.com FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • The Independent 11
SWALWELL (Continued from first page) building, revealing security at the Capitol. People began my wife,” Swalwell said. “I Alameda County deputies, “I’d be lying if I said ecuted if that is what the video not previously made texting him, questioning the said, ‘I love you, and kiss said he told Pelosi his law it was not intimidating,” law dictates, not for politi- public, Swalwell showed security. the babies for me.’” cal means or for retaliation. just how close the intruders “I thought, ‘Of course Inside, House members On Tuesday, Mississippi got to the Senate and what we are safe. We’re at the could not see how close the “I believe we won,” Swalwell said, Democrat Bennie Thomp- the police officers endured Capitol,’” Swalwell said. rioters came to them. They son, the chairman of the as they protected the build- As time passed, how- were forced to evacuate and adding 60% of the public agreed House Homeland Security ing and its occupants. ever, Swalwell and his col- learned later that a police that Trump was guilty and Committee, sued Trump Swalwell said he has leagues received alerts from officer had shot a female and Trump’s lawyer, former tried many cases as an as- Capitol police. They could intruder as a mob tried to that history will ultimately New York Mayor Rudy sistant district attorney in see for themselves on Twit- push its way inside. reflect that opinion. Giuliani, in civil court, al- Alameda County, but this ter that the outer perimeters “Had that officer not leging they conspired with was the first time the pros- had been breached and shot that rioter, they would far-right groups to ignite ecutors and jurors were also rioters were climbing the have pushed through that enforcement background Swalwell said, adding Sen- the Jan. 6 insurrection. The the victims, and the room exterior walls. Swalwell door and just mowed down and career as a prosecutor ate Minority Leader Mitch lawsuit is the first related to was the crime scene. said he realized it was be- the members that were last could help the team. McConnell was sitting 10 the event. The congressman — coming serious, especially to leave,” Swalwell said. As each manager pre- feet from him. Swalwell said he had who has represented Dub- when House Speaker Nancy Among those who were sented different parts of the On Saturday, Feb. 13, no opinion on whether, as lin, Pleasanton, Sunol, Pelosi was whisked from the last to evacuate were case, Swalwell presented House managers said they some have cited, the Four- Livermore and 11 other the dais. older members and those evidence in what some re- wanted to call at least one teenth Amendment can be Alameda and Contra Costa Soon, Swalwell heard who were less mobile. porters described as a silent witness but following a few used to prevent Trump from county communities since pounding on the center Swalwell called the officer chamber. Senators watched hours of discussion decided running for office again. He 2012 — was in the house doors to the floor. Police who fired the gun a hero. riveting video that showed against it. Going into the added that he believes the chamber on Jan. 6 when stacked chairs against en- “I think he saved a num- how close to danger they case, 44 Republican sena- impeachment process, vote representatives were debat- tryways and told the mem- ber of lives,” Swalwell said. came. Videos showed of- tors had voted to declare and public opinion, has al- ing objections to the elec- bers to pull gas masks from “They knew where to go, ficers fighting back against the proceeding unconsti- ready functionally stopped and they were at the foot of the mob, including shock- tutional, so the managers that from happening. the chamber.” ing scenes of an officer be- decided witnesses were not “One of my friends Inside, House members could not see how Swalwell and other ing crushed by a door. going to change any minds, from the DA’s office said, colleagues remained in a Swalwell said the man- Swalwell said. ‘Eric, you did a great job close the rioters came to them. They were holding room for several agers knew many Repub- “We felt we had a power- in the trial, but we need to forced to evacuate and learned later that a hours until police regained lican senators already had ful case,” Swalwell said. He work on your jury selection police officer had shot a female intruder control of the building. their minds made up for further stated that his team skills,’” Swalwell said. “It’s Swalwell, who said he had acquittal, but “thought hav- could have “given them a a great reminder that when as a mob tried to push its way inside. hated to leave the chamber, ing new evidence would signed, sealed confessional you don’t get to pick the returned to finish the elec- make them pay attention.” from Donald Trump,” but jury, it’s a little more chal- toral vote count. The congressman said his followers still wouldn’t lenging.” toral college vote count that under their chairs. A House A week later, the House he tried to treat his job believe it. “I was honored to be part would officially make Joe chaplain took the podium voted to impeach Trump for “like I was at the Rene Although Trump was of the team,” he continued. Biden the 46th president. and recited a prayer for the second time in a year C. Davidson courthouse” not convicted, he will face “It’s a solemn responsibil- Swalwell, who was on peace. and sent its case to the Sen- in Oakland, and tried not criminal and civil exposure ity. I wouldn’t do anything the House chamber floor, Swalwell said he felt ate. Pelosi selected Swal- to think about how many going forward, according to differently from the case knew about the White safe until the chaplain be- well to serve as one of nine people were watching him Swalwell. that we made. For account- House rally, but did not gan praying. case managers. Swalwell, in the Senate chamber and The congressman said ability, for history, we did think too much about safety “That’s when I messaged who comes from a family of at homes across the world. Trump should be pros- the job.”
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Unlicensed persons not knowingly accept any with the County Clerk of Al- business as: Manam Natu- business under the ficti- animals, volunteer opportuni- advertisements that are in ameda on January 13, 2021. rals, 1282 Gusty Loop, Liver- tious business name(s) listed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS taking jobs less than $500 ties, and how to donate. MERCHANDISE must state in their adver- violation of the law. Expires January 13, 2026. more, CA 94550 is hereby above: 2/1/2020. Signature of NAME STATEMENT The Independent Legal No. registered by the following Registrant/s/: Asmir Sojkic, FILE NO. 576219 4813. Published January 28, owner(s): Sathya Poosappan, President. This statement The following person(s) do- February 4, 11, 18, 2021. 1282 Gusty Loop, Livermore, was filed with the County ing business as: Honey CA 94550. This business is Clerk of Alameda on January Blooms Co., 1668 Spruce FICTITIOUS BUSINESS conducted by an Individual. 14, 2021. 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(Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Scout Project Encourages Acts of Kindness Emilia Romagna, the help feed the needy and said. daughter of Colleen and making Valentine's Day The 14-year-old’s Girl Joe Romagna and a member cards and placing them on Scout project came together Featured Restaurants to Offer 10-Day Deals of Girl Scout Troop 33250 friends' porches. last summer after she start- Taste Tri-Valley, a 10- dles and tasting packs in- Koja Kitchen, Mountain in Livermore, is hoping “Even people who ed her own business – the day promotion of restaurants clude 3 Steves Winery, Las Mike’s Pizza, Pacific Catch, to encourage some acts of haven't found stickers are Emilia’s Shop on RedBub- offering outdoor dining, Positas Vineyards, McGrail Sabio on Main, SideTrack kindness in her hometown. getting into the spirit and ble.com – designing, print- delivery and take-out, kicks Vineyards, Wood Family Bar + Grill, Simply PIzza, For her Silver Award starting to post kind acts ing, and selling stickers that off tomorrow (Friday, Feb. Vineyards, Wente Vine- Sourdough & Co., Strizzi’s community service proj- that they have done,” she feature Livermore. 19), sponsored by Visit Tri- yards, The Lineage Collec- Restaurants, Thai House ect, the Livermore High Valley, a regional destina- tion, and Nella Terra Cellars. Restaurant, The Banana School freshman is hiding tion marketing organization, Participating restau- Garden, The Vine and Spir- 500 stickers in small bags and local chambers of com- rants include 110 Shabu its, Yafa Hummus, Zephyr around the city that encour- merce. 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Tri-Valley. “Right now, it’s Co., Danville Harvest, De to win $25 gift certificates, My goal is to get a ton of more important than ever La Torre’s Trattoria, Eddie while the person with the people to spread kindness!” that we support our restau- Papa’s American Hangout, most restaurant check-ins Romagna said acts of rants to see them through Faz Restaurants & Catering, at the end of the week will kindness already posted to these tough times.” Frankie Johnnie & Luigi win a Tri-Valley weekend the Facebook page include SINCE 1968 Wineries offering bun- Too!, Incontro Ristorante, getaway. driving to Santa Cruz to Ride Service for Seniors Gets a New Name Pleasanton Paratransit rebranded service on Feb. 1. said. “We are pleased to part- Services, the city’s trans- City Manager Nelson ner with Black Tie, a home- portation service for senior Fialho said the program grown Pleasanton business, citizens, is now Pleasanton would provide the same level to provide the best quality Rides. of service under Black Tie’s of service to our residents." Black Tie Transporta- management. To request a ride, or for tion, the Pleasanton-based “The city is excited to eligibility requirements, go company that received a continue serving our seniors to www.blacktietrans.com/ multi-year contract from the through our senior transpor- pleasanton-rides/pleasanton- city in December to operate tation program now called rides-info/ or call (925) 398- the program, launched the Pleasanton Rides, Fialho 1045. 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