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10x Genomics Biology Lab Dublin to Convert Expansion Apartments into Approved by Affordable Units Commission By Ruth Roberts at $400 million at year 30. By Ruth Roberts DUBLIN — It will soon “It’s extremely chal- lenging right now to build PLEASANTON — Plans be easier for middle and affordable housing, and this for 10x Genomics’ new moderate-income renters program is being widely ad- campus on Springdale Av- to afford to live in Dublin. opted throughout the state enue and the expansion of In a unanimous vote as a way to convert existing its primary site on Stoner- during a public hearing units and provide immedi- idge Mall Road recently on June 1, the city council ate financial relief to rent- took another step forward. agreed to become a member of the California Statewide ers,” said Jon Penkower, a Following a 5-0 vote Communities Develop- CSCDA representative. on May 26, the Pleasanton ment Authority (CSCDA). For current residents, Planning Commission ap- Dublin will now enter into the average rent for a two- proved applications for a bond-issued public benefit bedroom apartment in the 10x Genomics’ planned agreement with the CSCDA Waterford apartments is unit development rezoning to purchase the Waterford $2,550 per month. Under from regional-commercial to commercial-office. The commission further ap- Livermore Pride put on a "Pride Prom Photo Shoot" Saturday, June 5, at Wingen “It’s extremely challenging right now proved the applicant’s plan Bakery in downtown Livermore. Participants had their photos taken by Brittni to construct three new Kiick, photographer and city councilmember, and enjoyed a meal together. to build affordable housing, and this buildings totaling 381,000 (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) [See photo gallery at www.independentnews.com/multimedia] program is being widely adopted square feet, as well as a parking garage. throughout the state as a way to convert 10x Genomics is a life existing units and provide immediate science technology com- pany that builds products Family Remembers Shooting Victim financial relief to renters.” to advance human health. By Larry Altman tough on his back, and the that may have led to the sus- The company’s integrated DUBLIN — Jose De Jesus early morning and late night pect not liking him,” Sarah Place Apartments. The con- solutions include instru- Hernandez III was a natural. hours made it difficult to said. “But everyone stood tract will allow the city the new program, rents (See GENOMICS, page 9) As a child, he motorized maintain a marriage, Sarah up for what was right there.” to convert the 390 apart- would be reduced to $2,371 his LEGOs. As an adult, he said. ments on Tassajara Road a month. By $20 Million rebuilt cars, tuned them and Along the way, Jose in- into rent-restricted units “Do I wish it were a made them faster. He built vented some of the tools for middle- and moderate- greater reduction? Yes,” Rep. Swalwell drones and took videos from that the VTA still uses, she income households. said Mayor Melissa Her- “beautiful viewpoints.” continued. To make the project pos- nandez. “I don’t think the Advances the “He was brilliant, could “We had bought a 2007 sible, the city will not col- savings are that big of an build or fix anything,” said Honda Civic Si brand-new, lect annual property taxes amount … It has some posi- Sarah Hernandez, his former and he poured blood, sweat from the apartments for a tives, it has some negatives, Funding for wife. and tears into it, making 30-year period — totaling but we are here to provide And, Sarah said, the it 800 horsepower to the approximately $15.6 mil- housing for our residents 35-year-old Dublin man was wheels,” she said. lion of potential revenue. and especially our middle Valley Link She recalled that Jose class.” REGIONAL — Rep. Eric a romantic, leaving notes on Dublin will have the ability Income-qualifying cur- her car and house to express spent more money on that car to sell or refinance the prop- Swalwell (CA-15) an- — possibly double — than rent tenants would receive nounced Monday this week his love. erty after 15 years. It will the reduction upon renewal “Constant flowers and what it cost to buy it new. also receive all future value that the House Transportation “He could basically fix of their 12-month lease. and Infrastructure Committee even asked security at my of the property, estimated work to let him in overnight anything he put his hands Jose Hernandez (See UNITS, page 6) has included $20 million that on,” Sarah said. “If I wanted he requested for the Valley to decorate my desk for Val- entine’s Day,” Sarah said, a shelf made out of recycled The Santa Clara coroner’s Link project in its Fiscal Year wood from the fences, gray office identified the other vic- 2021 transportation spend- recalling the man she called Moss Offers COVID Insight her husband for 11 years. and textured, he made it. If tims as Paul Delacruz Megia, ing bill. By Tony Kukulich Health Officer Dr. Nicho- “He would leave bouquets I wanted a fan in the living 42; Taptejdeep Singh, 36; Valley Link consists of a las Moss held a webinar on my car. He was selfless. room that the brand-new Adrian Balleza, 29; Timothy REGIONAL — Public 42-mile, seven-station pas- on May 2 to discuss the Always protected me and condo wasn’t even wired for, Michael Romo, 49; Michael health officials charged senger rail project that will progress the county has was always there.” with 14-foot ceilings, no attic Joseph Rudometkin, 40; Ab- with managing the COV- connect the existing Dublin/ made in the effort to combat A mechanic at the Santa or wiring near it, he and his dolvahab Alaghmandan, 63; ID-19 pandemic will take a Pleasanton BART Station COVID-19 and what resi- Clara Valley Transportation dad figured it out and ran it Lars Kepler Lane, 63; and major step next week, when in Alameda County to the dents and business owners Authority in San Jose, Jose all. He remodeled his dad’s Alex Ward Fritch, 49. restrictions spelled out in approved Altamont Corridor can expect after the June lost his life May 26 when a entire house with him; fixed Cassidy, 57, died in an California’s Blueprint for a Express (ACE) North Lath- 15 transition to new, less fellow transit worker opened anyone’s cars and (lent) a apparent suicide. Safer Economy will be left rop Station in San Joaquin restrictive guidelines. fire on the morning shift at helping hand to all.” Jose, whose father also behind. County. One point that Moss the light rail yard, killing him Sarah said she would worked for and retired from “We can now begin plan- “The Valley Link project made repeatedly was that and eight others in another like to know more about the VTA, grew up in Fairfield ning for our lives post- will fundamentally change what happened inside the and eventually moved to vaccinations have been the the way we travel in the mass shooting that shocked pandemic,” said Gov. Gavin VTA yard on the day of the Dublin. He graduated from Newsom when the planned key to the state’s recovery East Bay by reducing traffic the country. Jose had worked and forward momentum. there since 2012. shooting. Why did Sam Cas- Valley Christian High School end of the Blueprint was congestion — particularly sidy do what he did? Sarah in 2004. In church, he led “The reason we’re here, on Interstate 580 — and con- “Never did we think he’d announced in April. “We really, is because of vac- take his last breath there,” said Jose knew him as a worship through his high will need to remain vigilant necting our communities,” co-worker and occasionally school years and later played cinations, but also because said Swalwell. “Connecting Sarah said. and continue the practices we were hit hard in the came home from work frus- guitar during his marriage. that got us here — wearing (See LINK, page 6) Jose began his career winter, and we have some at VTA as a bus mechan- trated about his assignments He could listen to a song masks and getting vacci- with “Sam.” and play it without looking natural immunity out there ic, became an electro train nated — but the light at the as well,” Moss said. “The Officer Attacked mechanic and eventually “(Jose) had strong opin- at notes, his former wife said. end of this tunnel has never progress on vaccinations worked as a substation main- ions and (implemented) pol- “He was a huge soccer been brighter.” allows us to think where Investigation tainer. The positions were icy changes for fairness and fan, played and watched for In preparation for that Is Ongoing in the better, and unfortunately, (See VICTIM, page 11) change, Alameda County (See COVID, page 6) The Search for Fairgrounds Racetrack Opens A Suspect By Dawnmarie Fehr at the fairground’s Stella By Larry Altman PLEASANTON — The Al- Artois Grandstand. “We have our dining op- LIVERMORE — Police are ameda County Fairgrounds will welcome back one of tions; there's Sky Lounge searching for a motorist who and Trackside Terrace; and tried to run down a Liver- its main attractions on June 18 when live horse racing we also have our box seats, more motorcycle officer dur- which are open,” Cadrette ing a traffic stop last week, — complete with live audi- ence — returns to the track. said. “And just last week we forcing the officer to leap were able to open the grand- from the bike to avoid injury. “The opportunity to wel- come back spectators is stand reserved seating.” The driver raced away. While the races are con- The attack occurred about very exciting,” said Tiffany Cadrette, fairgrounds mar- sidered an outdoor activity, 11:45 a.m. Friday as the the fairgrounds will monitor Livermore officer worked keting and communications manager. “We have our and follow all guidelines a special enforcement op- from Alameda County. The eration, clamping down on dates locked in for June 18 through July 18, on Fridays, situation is fluid and evolv- speeding on Isabel Avenue, ing — as it has been for the Livermore Police Depart- Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Monday, July 5.” past year — and manage- ment Officer Taylor Burruss ment said it will adapt as said. Cadrette said the race- track was initially limited to needed to follow current During the operation, the regulations. officer pulled over a brown seat at 50% capacity. How- ever, changes at a state level Tickets can be purchased four-door crew cab Toyota in advance on the Alam- Tundra between the 580 have allowed for expanded On June 2, Livermore maintenance workers and the Livermore Stockmen’s Rodeo seating; she hopes for eda County Fairgrounds Association put up the lighted downtown rodeo cowboy at Stockmen’s Park on South freeway and Portola Avenue. website. Though advanced The driver stopped but 100% seating after June 15. Livermore Avenue. The cowboy is lit at dusk to honor the Livermore Rodeo, which She went on to say that purchase is not required, it is normally takes place the second weekend in June, but was canceled for another suddenly put the truck in recommended. Some seats, reverse and accelerated to- there are several ways to year in a row due to COVID-19. The Stockmen plan on holding the rodeo in 2022. (See OFFICER, page 6) watch the races this summer (See RACING, page 6) (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) [See photo gallery at www.independentnews.com/multimedia]

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Bitting) VISIT WWW.INDEPENDENTNEWS.COM FOR DAILY ONLINE NEWS 2 The Independent • JUNE 10, 2021 www.independentnews.com Two Arrested in Connection Officials Release the Name With Shooting in Dublin Of Livermore Fire Victim By Larry Altman tim gave chase,” Schmidt By Larry Altman As firefighters worked to douse the flames, others Two suspects have been said. “The victim attempted A man killed with his to retrieve his stolen items dog May 21 in a house fire rescued Domondon from arrested in the robbery and inside. He was located in the shooting of a 60-year-old from the suspect vehicle in Livermore has been iden- when he was shot by one of tified as the 72-year-old living room, Solak said. Dublin man outside his Firefighters provided first home June 2. the suspects.” resident, authorities said The robbers drove away, last week. aid, but it was too late. Michael Roy, 19, and No one else was found a 17-year-old boy were leaving the wounded man. Felix Domondon was Dublin police searched the pulled from the 5 a.m. blaze inside. Fire crews found a taken into custody June 3 dog that perished in the fire. at a residence in Antioch, area for the car, but could not in the 2400 block of West- find it. The victim was taken minster Way when firefight- Sixteen firefighters took Dublin police said. Four about 30 minutes to control illegal handguns and a rifle to a hospital where he under- ers searched the residence. went surgery and remained He was pronounced dead at the flames, which caused were found. heavy damage to the resi- The crime occurred about hospitalized. Schmidt said the scene. he was expected to recover. Firefighters who respond- dence. Damage was esti- 7:30 p.m. when the victim mated at $400,000. returned to his home on Roy was booked at the ed to the blaze that morning Santa Rita Jail in Dublin on found a large volume of Solak said the cause of Clifden Court and parked his the blaze remained under car. Three men approached suspicion of attempted mur- flames in the garage that der, assault with a deadly had extended into the home, investigation. him and demanded his be- It wasn’t immediately longings, Dublin Police weapon and robbery. The Livermore-Pleasanton Dep- teenager was held at the uty Fire Chief Jason Solak clear whether the home had Services Capt. Nate Schmidt functioning smoke detectors. said. Alameda County Juvenile said. The three men then phys- Justice Center on similar ically assaulted the victim offenses. during a struggle before The search for the third Celebrating 10 Years of Service taking his property. suspect remains ongoing. Missing Man Ministry will celebrate its 10th anniversary on June 10 “The suspects ran to a Dublin police said Oak- this week. The nonprofit organization assists widows and children land and Antioch police as- nearby vehicle and the vic- Kids explore the sculpture “Thank You, Water” by grieving from the loss of their husbands and fathers. Before gaining sisted with the arrests. 501c3 status, the organization was a men’s bible study group and Todji Kurtzman, located at Emerald Glen Park in evolved into an organization with a board of directors. Dublin. Families flocked to the area for the June 3 In its 10 years, David Doyle, who sits on the Missing Man Ministry farmers market, which is held Thursday evenings. Board, said the nonprofit has helped more than 100 clients. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) [See photo gallery at www. “(We) have completed more than 200 consultations, work independentnews.com/multimedia] assignments and construction tasks, both large and small; provided annual college scholarships for 10 students who have lost their fathers; and have awarded a total of 21 annual scholarships,” Studio Tour Set for November he said. Livermore artist Dennis is free and will include For more information, visit www.missingmanministry.org. 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Denis Baker works on a painting while seated at Lizzy Fountain in Livermore Saturday, June 5. Baker was participating in the annual Paint Livermore competition, which focused on the city’s historic homes and buildings, vineyards and landscapes. The event was sponsored by the Livermore Art Association. Gail Henneberry Realtor (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) [See photo gallery at www. 925.980.1900 independentnews.com/multimedia] 434 YOSEMITE DR., LIVERMORE [email protected] Beautiful Single Story 4 bedrooms DRE #00693908 on 1/4 acre lot. Huge side access. Alain Pinel is now $935,000 Final Weekend for Symphony Guild Estate Sale JUST LISTED The Livermore-Amador Symphony Guild will hold a RARE OPPORTUNITY "Fabulous Estate Sale" at 3871 Hillside Ave., on Friday and Pleasanton artist Usha Shukla, originally from New Saturday, June 11 and 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Delhi, India, works on one of her abstract paintings. Her ONE OF A KIND DREAM HOME Proceeds will benefit the Livermore-Amador Symphony. studio will be on the tour organized by the Alliance for the Visual Arts. (Photo – Emelie Rogers) Tri-Valley Students Receive Awards for Math and Science

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Their support and the and took advanced courses 2019, she traveled to Co- Foothill is their English about what problems we can ored its graduating students support she received from in a variety of subjects. lombia to deliver wheel- department is very strong. solve through data, things with an in-person graduation teachers and administrators “I just wanted to explore chairs to several recipients. As a freshman, I didn’t like that,” Kiran said. last week and singled out its at AVHS helped her reach and find out what I want to “I was able to meet with understand the importance Kiran spent the past two highest achieving students. this point in her academic do in preparation for col- them and their families and of English, but to have a summers working on a re- journey. lege,” said Rachel. “Because hear their stories firsthand,” strong English class, that search project to help people is fundamental to how you with aphasia. think, and I credit a lot of He has combined his my mindset today to my knowledge of machine English teachers and Eng- learning and linguistics in lish classes.” this project and said he Nick has committed to looks forward to being able attend UC Berkeley in the to focus those interests in fall, where he plans to major the future. in computer science and hu- He has also committed manities. He hopes to pursue to UC Berkeley, where he a career in research and de- will continue his studies velopment, ideally with his in computer science and own startup company. linguistics. He is deeply During his time at FHS, grateful to the support he has Nick participated in the received from his parents, Mathcounts team, Mock teachers and the district to Jocelyn Zhu Rachel Zhang Nick Jiang Kiran Suresh Trial program, and the help him finish high school school’s Model United Na- with an impressive list of tions, where he served as the achievements. AMADOR VALLEY Jocelyn will attend MIT I took all those challenging she said. “I felt the grav- vice president of finance. FHS principal Sebastian HIGH SCHOOL in Boston this fall to study courses, I’ve become a more ity of what I was doing in He also began an after- Bull congratulated Nick and Valedictorian: computer science, and pos- well-rounded student, and I that moment, and I really school coding program and Kiran for their success. Jocelyn Zhu sibly the engineering field. think I’m no longer a stu- enjoyed it.” launched “Odyssay,” an on- “This past year and a At Amador Valley High She plans to use her first dent of the classroom. I’m FOOTHILL HIGH line platform that stimulates half of school has been School (AVHS), Jocelyn year to explore a range of a student of life and of the SCHOOL speech therapy for people extremely difficult on every- Zhu earned the title of vale- subjects before declaring a world.” who stutter. one and to be able to honor dictorian for her high aca- major, but the influence of Rachel isn’t sure where Valedictorian: Nick Jiang our valedictorian and saluta- Nick Jiang of Foothill Salutatorian: demic achievements. The the Bay Area has drawn her her career path will lead, but Kiran Suresh torian for their accomplish- 18-year-old has lived in in the direction of a career for now she has committed High School (FHS) was ments is a great closure to named the 2021 valedicto- As FHS’s salutatorian, Pleasanton for seven years in one of the many STEM to attending the University Kiran Suresh also focused the school year,” said Bull. and said she enjoyed the (science, technology, engi- of Pennsylvania in the fall. rian for his school. “We are very lucky at Foot- “The title just fell on on advanced classes to chal- wide variety of subjects and neering, mathematics) fields She feels the school has lenge himself and hone his hill High School to have extracurriculars offered by available here. robust programs in multiple me,” he said. “Throughout remarkable students who high school, I did have a critical thinking skills. From the district. “As a female in STEM, subject areas and will give STEM to English Literature, work hard, and Nicholas and “I've had a great ex- I've often felt the effects of her a strong foundation. challenge-oriented mind- Kiran embody that spirit. set, especially junior year. the 17-year-old said he is perience,” Jocelyn said. imposter syndrome, where “I think I might be in- glad he took the time to They have worked hard to “There's a wide variety of I feel as if my accomplish- terested in something in I believed that was a year achieve this recognition, and I should be challenged the explore a breadth of classes classes offered, and all the ments are based on luck or the legal field, maybe as a to advance his knowledge, it is exciting to see what they counselors and teachers are undeserved, so it was district attorney or maybe in most, which led me to take will accomplish as they both an AP course load.” but he enjoyed AP computer have been very helpful in nice to be acknowledged criminal law or federal dis- science the most. move onto UC Berkeley.” allowing me to take classes through this title,” Jocelyn trict courts,” she said. “I’m Nick was mostly inter- I'm interested in.” said. also interested in education. ested in computer science and other STEM courses, Jocelyn’s parents were Salutatorian: There are just so many inter- the force behind her desire esting outlets to me.” but he also enjoyed English Rachel Zhang and the humanities. He said to excel in school. Origi- Rachel Zhang, 17, was During her time in Just Listed nally from China, they were PUSD, Rachel participated he was grateful to his teach- named salutatorian at ers, who made classes both able to immigrate to the AVHS, and her interest in a in speech and debate. She Close to Downtown Pleasanton United States because of served as an ambassador for challenging and exciting. range of topics helped earn “I really enjoyed my 430 Linden Way, Pleasanton their academic status and her that title. She viewed the Wheelchair Foundation, working to raise awareness teachers, especially my 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths 2,135 +/- Sq. Ft.– Large 11,000 +/- Sq. Ft. 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Despite the opposition of some council the Lion’s Club Alameda County Citizen of the investors she met by chance, and founded the members, she later worked with others to secure Year for her contributions to our community, as Livermore Independent. a bailout of their debt. well as numerous other recognitions, has been Joan Seppala started the newspaper because, in Today, the battle continues. Our powerful active in many, many organizations over her those days, the only job offered to her as a female city politicians are angry with Seppala, because decades of work in Livermore. journalist was writing for the society page. But she – along with a 4 to 1 majority of Livermore Then, they simply drum up their own “facts.” she didn’t want to celebrate the privileged – she residents – oppose the flawed Eden housing plan The Chronicle, in its May 25 article, wrote, “Save wanted to report the news. that the city council passed by a 5-0 vote. Livermore Downtown has spent upwards of $2 Since then, she and The Independent have been So what did they do? They started a smear million to turn public opinion against the develop- unafraid to support what is right for the Livermore campaign to cover their tracks. The target? Joan ment.” As SLD can tell you, this is a made-up and community, even if our advertisers or powerful Seppala. It shouldn’t be surprising. In fact, for grossly exaggerated figure. The reporter did not city politicians disagree. politicians, it’s one of the oldest tricks in the book. even attribute it to any source. But the most perni- One stark example: the 1972 SAVE Initiative, That’s why, on social media, and even in the San cious smear is that Seppala and SLD are somehow which Livermore voters and the Independent Francisco Chronicle, you are being offered a a “small group of wealthy elite.” For those who supported, but business interests opposed. Our misleading narrative. know Seppala and her long history in Livermore, stance caused local businesses to boycott the It’s time to set the record straight. nothing could be further from the truth. Independent. The paper, which once went to Let’s talk first about affordable housing. The What her husband Lynn Seppala has said pub- press three times a week with over 50 pages, fell politicians claim that Save Livermore Downtown licly of her rings true: “What struck me most as I to a six-page weekly. But we survived, thanks (SLD) – the organization that has been leading learned more about her was her devotion to The to community members who stepped up with the fight for a better downtown plan – is opposed Independent ... regardless of the cost. She was loans to cover daily overdrafts at the bank. Our to affordable housing. That is the very opposite leading a Spartan existence. I remember Joan’s commitment to being truly independent became of its stance. The SLD plan, called a Downtown one single faded blue jean skirt, an antiquated stronger than ever. Alternative, actually proposes 100 more units of Karmann Ghia in constant need of repairs, and We went on to fight for the county and city affordable housing than the Eden plan, but sited her tiny Sunol cabin, heated with a small electric Urban Growth Boundaries that preserve our just across the street. SLD is concerned with the unit, because buying propane was a luxury.” precious open space, taking on huge developers location of the Eden project, because the focal Seppala might have led a Spartan existence and their political allies. We fought against dis- point of the downtown should be a welcoming when she first stepped foot into the city nearly 60 crimination, and drew attention to the homeless, park, not either market rate or affordable housing. years ago, but she envisioned Livermore through farm workers, the disabled and emerging minority Then, they “reveal” what no one is trying an Athenian lens — a diverse place with open vis- spokespersons. to hide – that Joan Seppala, publisher of the tas, art, culture and great thinkers. This would be The Bankhead Theater and Bothwell Arts Independent, is an active member of SLD. It’s a democracy where all would be treated equally. Center are enjoyed by rich and poor, young and certainly no secret that Seppala, who was hon- And it’s a vision we should be grateful that she old. Seppala was indefatigable in her 10-year ored in 2013 with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is still fighting for today. MAILBOX Mailbox Guidelines: automatically enrolled. Sev- the “housing crisis” with the dichloroethane(DCE), ben- poorer and we will find that of electricity? Opinions voiced in letters eral notices to citizens were long waiting lists to prove it. zene, and other volatile or- our country's sacrifices, in published in Mailbox are required on how to opt out. A waiting list with 13,000 ganic compounds, chemicals the long term, will have no City Should Follow DSP those of the author and do Legislation to change it to names on it was cited by city that are known to cause can- effect on our existence and Jean King, Livermore not necessarily reflect the opt-in was lobbied heavily officials and the director of cer, learning disabilities and our influence in the world The Livermore Downtown opinion of The Independent. by PG&E's union instead of Eden Housing leading up other serious health issues; to do good will be greatly Specific Plan (DSP) was ad- Anonymous letters will not PG&E directly. to, and during, the May 24- be it resolved that the Tri- diminished. opted in 2004 after three years be published. All letters are I volunteered for Local 25 Council meeting where Valley Sierra Club, who has of a Vision Process, including required to have the name(s) Clean Energy, which made the apartment complex was jurisdiction over this area, Recall the City Council public workshops and hear- of the person(s) submitting an outsized effort to defeat it. approved. The number was supports any actions to delay Nancy Mulligan, Livermore ings. City councils followed them, city of residence and Legislation to protect PG&E’s wrong -but they still used it. this development until the SF- I can’t see any reason we those goals and produced the phone number, for verification profits kept championing new When questioned about the BARWQCB concludes their have to ruin our downtown successful downtown that purposes. Abusive letters may restrictions, including higher list prior to the Council vote, investigation, releases to the with 130 affordable hous- Livermore has now. be rejected or edited. Letters and higher fees approved by Mark Palajac, the Chair of the public the extent and degree ing units. We could have 84 DSP states that the pur- are subject to verification and the CPUC on CCA custom- Livermore Housing Authority of contamination, the clean- units and still have room for pose of the downtown historic may be edited for clarity at ers. Like ants in the kitchen, said that it had been purged up remediation plan; and the open space and parking for core should be the center of the discretion of the editor. plugging entries never ends. and he thought it was about Livermore City Council and all. There are plenty of other the shopping district, a neigh- We reserve the right to decide B 1139 is PG&E’s latest half of the 13,000. In reality, Eden Housing give the public places in Livermore to build borhood hub for residents whether or not the letter will ant hole, but it’s even worse the meeting minutes of a Feb- 30 days to review and com- affordable housing. I think it’s and visitors with a pleasant be published. Headings for as it obstructs California’s ruary meeting, three months ment on the impacts of the time to recall our city council. pedestrian experience and all letters may be edited at climate goals. It targets own- earlier, reported that the list contamination in its entirety." public spaces for citizens to the discretion of the editor to ing solar rooftops. If ad- was down to 1,610 indi- Does the city plan to clean Listen to Residents come together. properly reflect their content. opted, it is estimated that the viduals. The minutes also de- up the site by venting "treat- Dave Lenzen, Livermore DSP does not state that the A headline will be added to costs heaped on would take scribed difficulty renting out ed" contamination into the I am very concerned purpose of the downtown core letters received without one. a potential roof solar buyer some of the city’s low-income air? Is this the safest method? that before his election last is for massive 4-story housing Frequent letter writers may over twice as many years to apartments because people on How long will the clean-up September, Mayor Bob Wo- with limited public space. have publication of their let- make up for the purchase. the list did not qualify or had last? If you are concerned, erner stated that he would The city should follow ters delayed. Letters must be Just at a time when there are moved elsewhere. please email Livermore City carefully assess moving the the DSP and continue to submitted by someone living new means of helping lower There are a few problems Council members; mayorwo- Eden Housing development make our downtown a pe- in or from the Tri-Valley; they income people to manage with this situation. The first is [email protected], across Railroad Avenue to the must not offer medical advice initial costs. that officials misrepresented rebonanno@cityofliver- destrian-friendly destination north. He called the concept a that is enjoyed by all with from unconfirmed profes- PG&E's crocodile-teared the need for low-income more.net, bkiick@cityofli- win-win. Affordable housing sional sources or contain claims are that transmission housing in Livermore by stat- vermore.net, rwcarling@ public amenities, including would be provided in addition open space parks, dining, libelous or inappropriate costs are shifted to the poor ing the list had 13,000 names cityoflivermore.net, pkmun- to a large park that would be content. Letters should be because of rooftop solar. when there were in fact 1,610. [email protected]. Ask shopping, and cultural fa- created on the site that Eden cilities. limited to 400 words or less However, their calcula- The second is that “interest the city council members to had vacated. The park would and should be sent by email tions are badly flawed in that lists” do not reflect the actual hold a hearing after a 30-day become a gathering place for to letters@independentnews. they don’t consider financial need– but they are presented review period, so the public the whole community. Many Give the Residents a View com or submitted using the benefits from rooftop solar. as if they do. The third is that can better understand and citizens voted for Woerner as Robert Taylor, Livermore form below. To be considered, For example, they fail to con- finding data on the need for comment on the contami- a result. I am disappointed that letters must be received by 10 sider that transmission costs low-income housing is dif- nation issues covering this Then, before Woerner was the city council has de- a.m. on the Tuesday before from rooftop solar in com- ficult and decision-makers property. sworn into office as mayor, cided to proceed with the publication. munities are much less than seem to be comfortable mak- he put together a workshop Eden housing development transmission costs from large ing choices without it. If the Need Comparison to discuss the Eden Hous- on what could be a signifi- Another PGE Attempt to Put solar farms out in the desert. City Council is going to take Charles Meier, Pleasanton ing project. He aggressively cant park. Certainly, this Profit Over Environment PG&E licks its lips over the a sacred space away from I believe in climate pushed for council members housing has been planned Eloise Hamann, Livermore profits from creating trans- the community to give it to change. to support placing the housing for a long time. However, the I have a history of sup- mission lines. (Maintaining a housing developer – they The questions remain units on the proposed Lucky situation has rapidly changed. porting Community Choice them must not be profitable.) should at least have some about how much is the result site without investigating the To see the future, look at Associations. California gave The year they were found actual data to support its of the normal cycle that earth relocation of the units across the West side of "L" Street communities the right to guilty of neglect of the lines decision. has experienced for thousands the street. between First Street and Rail- purchase energy with an eye that contributed to fires, they of years and how significant As far as I can tell by pub- road Avenue. toward renewable energy. donated over a half million Council Should is man's influence is on this lic sentiment, a large majority The large number of fami- I recall the campaign by to California legislators. In- Be Concerned cycle. Jeff Garberson's article of our citizens do not want lies that will be living west PG&E to prevent the first dividual donations varied Vivian Guzman, Livermore on Ben Santer's views on the Eden Housing develop- and north of the Eden housing CCA— Marin’s MCE—to between $2,000 and $8,800. The decision of the city climate change seems like the ment to proceed as approved. will not have the large func- garner customers. Consum- Three of the four co-authors council to approve the Eden views on the Covid pandemic. There have been alternatives tional park they will need. ers received mailers warning to AB1139 received $8,800 - Housing development does Strict man-made climate proposed, and we are simply In addition, the Livermore about lights going out and https://bit.ly/3ibvQJS. not serve the interest of the change scientists, like pan- asking for the mayor and city Center will not be the attrac- government takeover. It was Contact your California Livermore citizens! demic pathologists, do not council to listen to the resi- tion it could have been. In my so bad, the legislature banned reps to defeat. The council members want to hear other points dents, work on establishing view, this is a great pity and PG&E from using consumer need to be concerned about of view. Like Dr. Fuci, Dr. the affordable housing offsite, an economic mistake. provided funding to fight Show Me the Data the November 2022 council Santer wants to silence those and create a true win-win as Time to move on. We cer- CCAs. Veronica Stewart Long, elections! who have differing opinions, Mayor Woerner indicated. tainly need affordable hous- Despite the bad publicity, Livermore because they say their science ing. Sites could include MCE succeeded, and many Livermore had a unique Review Period Needed and conclusions are not only Rooftop Solar the considerable amount of community choice programs opportunity to craft a stra- Donna Cabanne, Livermore wrong, but dangerous for Bruce Jahn, Livermore land in other parts of town now exist. Numerous legis- tegically designed public Tri-Valley Group, Sierra Club the future of the world and that is presently unused be- In last week's editorial, cause it was excavated for lative efforts promoted by space to be used by the entire Did you hear about the its people. But some of the you mentioned something PG&E or its union have at- community in the heart of dissenting studies look at a gravel and is presently below serious contamination un- that sounded like the demise grade and may in addition tempted to handcuff CCAs. our downtown but the City derneath the Eden Housing bigger picture just as many of small solar businesses As an advantage to a com- Council voted to build a governors did with the Covid be subject to flooding. By Property? Given the severe whose lives depended on putting open parking below munity, the legislature set segregated low-income apart- contamination issues asso- virus. residential installations. up CCA guidelines so that ment complex there instead. They looked not only at grade we could give the resi- ciated with this property, I'm confused how that can dents a view and parking as community consumers were Part of their justification was the Tri-Valley Sierra Club the differing scientist's opin- happen based on the Califor- ions, but at the impact on peo- well. passed the following reso- nia law stating every new resi- lution, “Whereas the San ple and our country. I'm afraid dential structure, three stories Francisco Bay Area Regional that, if our country vigorously and less, must be energy net These People Are Frauds Water Quality Control Board pursues virtual elimination of zero starting Jan. 1, 2020. In Peter Buckley, Livermore man's contribution to climate Never in my life have I INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. (SFBARWQCB) is currently your view, if the installation PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala investigating documented change, others, such as China companies dry up, who will seen such egotistical, self- EDITOR: Aly Brown ~ contamination on the Eden will not do the same. Assum- be installing the solar systems serving, attention-seeking ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) Housing Property involv- ing the calculated impact of on all those new homes? “public servants,” using the EDITOR: Janet Armantrout (In Memoriam) man on climate change is City of Livermore as a play- THE INDEPENDENT (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First ing serious contaminants I'm also confused how St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925)243-8000. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and in the soil, in the ground- about right, I want to know PG&E doesn't like residential ground for their own political additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. THE INDEPENDENT is mailed upon request. For more the impact of climate change information or to sign up visit www.independentnews.com. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The water and possible surface rooftop solar customers since activism. This is what hap- Independent, 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550. vapors, including but not on man and do the tradeoffs. they pay us just a fraction per pens when you vote in such Advertising and subscription rates may be obtained by calling (925)243-8000 limited to arsenic, lead, Without that comparison, kw, as they do their major privileged people who can during regular business hours or by emailing [email protected]. I worry the only effect of our Editorial information may be submitted by emailing [email protected] petroleum hydrocarbons, wholesalers. How could they afford to be professional po- www.independentnews.com tetrachloroethylene(PCE), sacrifices will be to make not like such a cheap source litical activists, when it’s now our country and our people (See MAILBOX, page 5) www.independentnews.com JUNE 10, 2021 • The Independent 5 MAILBOX (Continued from page 4) their duty to represent 92,000 who’ve built up this town, Livermore Post 47 provided cently on the NextDoor app, people, as humbled public and fostered this inclusive the 1,700 flags, organized, it was posted that the police servants. Instead, they’re environment, making it a coordinated and supervised at Del Valle Regional Park serving outside interests over welcoming community for the placing of the flags in are cracking down on moun- the citizens of Livermore, all to live in. The very same the Livermore cemeter- tain bikers that are riding on who they seem to be openly welcoming and diverse com- ies, Memorial Gardens, St. unmarked trails, as well as ignoring, while being much munity you spoke of in your Michael’s and Roselawn. hikers that are going off on too distracted staying hyper- own biography! When you Thank you to all of the side trails. focused on their own political have a community of good American Legion members There are only one or two activism. people, one doesn’t have to who helped make this week- off-road vehicle recreation Support our GoFundMe campaign to stop Let’s see here. Trish strive to be welcoming. end an honor and a success. areas within a hundred miles Munro’s biography states, Your little partner-in- in the Bay Area, while there the destruction of North Livermore Valley “Trish and her husband, crime, Brittni Kiick’s biog- AB1512 What's It All About? are thousands of miles of Learn more & donate at: Dave, moved to Livermore raphy stated, “…Brittni and Estelle Miller, Livermore trails for hiking, mountain 30 years ago and love the mix her young family moved AB1512 wants to take biking and horseback rid- www.SaveNorthLivermoreValley.com of people from different back- to Livermore, drawn to its land bought and paid for by ing. With the purchase of the grounds and cultures.” Yet, in beautiful open spaces and OHV users and turn it over N3 Ranch, there will be even her attention-seeking public- vibrant downtown”, and that to other recreational groups. more recreation opportunities ity stunt, she states, “We're was only 5 years ago, I may The writers of AB1512 for nonmotorized recreation. striving to be a welcoming add. Why would somebody would like you to think that The OHV community is and inclusive city…” Wait, so as woke and privileged as the nonmotorized recreation not asking for the whole rec- I’m confused here. You stated princess of Livermore, ever would be better for the Ex- reation pie, they are only ask- that you moved to the city of move to a place that wasn’t pansion Area. In fact, the ing for a slice of the pie. The Livermore 30 YEARS AGO already welcoming and inclu- same mitigation to preserve property is already purchased because of the mix of people sive?? And why wouldn’t this biodiversity, cultural artifacts using OHV funds. The prop- from different backgrounds very same person want more and historic sites would have erty is under strict State and cultures, implying Liver- open space to further benefit to be implemented. The pro- of California conservation more was already a welcom- our “vibrant downtown” and tections AB1512 will use are guidelines. The property is ing and inclusive community local businesses? the same ones the state parks under responsible manage- back then. I mean, why would Oh right, YOU TWO are are already using. Why don't ment. you move to somewhere that just now making us a wel- the backers of this bill trust The OHV community wasn’t? So, which is it?? Was coming and inclusive envi- the state parks officials to is a recognized recreation it inclusive and diverse 30 ronment. Got it. protect the Expansion Area? group. The OHV community years ago, or was that a lie? The State of California should not have to relinquish So, you, the savior-queen of The American Legion OHMVR already owns the its right to the Expansion Livermore, are just now striv- Honors Veterans Alameda-Tesla Expansion Area. ing to make us a welcoming Bill Bergmann, Livermore Area, and it has a plan to and inclusive city, imply- The American Legion develop it in a responsible Bull in the China Shop ing that it wasn’t already? would like to thank all of manner for conservation and Anthony Beckett, Pleasanton Unbelievable, your ego and the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, OHV use. Why not let them Buyer's remorse is even theatrics are through the roof. Venture Crew Scouts, Scout- have what they bought and worse when there is no re- You are a giant slap in the ers and parents who helped paid for? course. The voters in Liver- face to the good, kind-hearted honor the deceased veterans There is no denying that more voted in a city council people who have been living of Livermore. any type of human recreation and a mayor who campaigned here for 3 to 6 generations, SINCE 1968 The American Legion, will have an impact. Re- (See MAILBOX, page 6)

Warning: City Council ignored newfound concerns regarding toxic waste at Eden Housing site

The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board recently issued a letter with newfound concerns about toxic contamination at the Eden Housing site. The City Council ignored it, putting future residents at risk.

Ignoring toxic site contamination

It has long been known that the site where Eden Housing seeks to build housing has been contaminated with lead, arsenic, petroleum hydrocarbons, perchloroethylene and other toxic poisons. Yet a new letter from the regional board overseeing site cleanup was ignored by the City Council in their rush to approve the flawed Eden Housing plan.

Additional remediation required

The regional board requested that the City of Livermore undertake additional investigation and remediation in order to ensure the safety of future residents at the site. State environmental laws require that the city conduct the investigation before approving the project. But they approved it anyway.

Our safety is at risk

When the City Council approved the Eden plan, they ignored the 4 to 1 majority of Livermore residents who opposed the project. Now, they’re ignoring our safety from toxic waste, as well.

It’s not too late to Save Livermore Downtown! We will be reviewing available options to remedy this terrible mistake. We will not give up on trying to preserve the unique charm of the city we love.

Paid For By Save Livermore Downtown Sign the Petition at SaveLivermoreDowntown.com 6 The Independent • JUNE 10, 2021 www.independentnews.com RACING MAILBOX (Continued from first page) (Continued from page 5) dishonestly and will attempt teachers, firefighters, waiters, second: we are accelerating to turn the downtown into and waitresses. Engaging his a change in the atmosphere something essentially the critical thinking instead of his which will greatly diminish entire populace doesn't want. political thinking would also our future well-being. Both Joe Biden has broken basi- help the mayor keep a prom- will catastrophically reduce cally every campaign promise ise he made to the community our food production within he made. and deliver a ‘WIN, WIN.” a decade. Gavin continues to impose The pandemic has taught By current trends humans baseless restrictions on Cali- all of us that we can retrain will consist of over nine bil- fornians. Just because. our way of thinking and revise lion individuals by 2050 and Sad to see how cynical our our way of doing. The com- we will need to produce - at elected officials have become, munity is asking the mayor the end of thirty more seasons but in a democracy, there is to take a look at an alternate -70% more food (United Na- recourse. It's called recall. project, one that serves us, tions Food and Agriculture And when the bull is loose Livermore residents, better. I Organization statistic). Ag- in the China shop, the sooner urge the mayor to listen to the ricultural yields will decline the better. community. with reduced biodiversity and more erratic weather patterns. Condemn the New The Chicaneries of Forty-one percent of our Units We Need Climate Action Plans human-emitted radiative ac- Rich Buckley, Livermore Greg Scott, Livermore tive gases in California are The disconnect between The late, great visionary, from transportation, while Livermore City Council and inventor and geometer Buck- 18% are from electrical en- Livermore residents over the minster Fuller had a shiny- ergy generation (including Eden Housing bait and switch four-foot diameter metal ball 7% from out-of-state electric- fiasco has reached a zenith. upon which he would illumi- ity imports). The destruction The Alameda County Fairgrounds will soon ramp up for horse racing, beginning of ecological integrity and June 18. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) We have been misled and used nate condensation of his cast for their own political ends breath and exclaim, "There! resilience for utility-scale treating Livermore citizens, There is the relative thickness solar fields is going to save such as the ones inside the number to get a web link and The fairgrounds offices of the Earth's atmosphere!" us? Think again. air-conditioned Sky Lounge, purchase that way, but we are currently closed. For who 3 to 1, or better, have re- peatedly asked for more green He resoundingly made his are selling quickly. are encouraging everyone to more information or to pur- play area open space on the point about how vulnerable Not Giving Up “We will have the op- purchase tickets in advance, chase tickets, visit alamed- old Lucky Store site. A com- life on our planet is with our Ruth Gasten, Livermore portunity for people to ar- especially dining options,” acountyfair.com. munity of 100,000 deserves reliance on the thin veil of Spokesperson, Save Livermore rive, scan a QR code, text a said Cadrette. and can afford a destination gases above and around us. Downtown location downtown with a We are dangerously jeop- For all those who are dis- UNITS large community park for ardizing this protection. We appointed and angry at the (Continued from first page) everyone. could pave the North Liver- City Council’s approval of the more Valley entirely with flawed Eden Housing plan, Nonqualified residents “I am a program director Progress Report (APR) I've been a strong advocate to just condemn the rental solar panels, and still, in 2028 we ask you to stay tuned. would remain at the current for a local nonprofit in Dub- the number of multifamily or thereabouts have met or Save Livermore Downtown is rate. No increases would lin, and it is a goal of mine units that were converted to housing we need from the Legacy Partners' project di- exceeded an inventory of currently reviewing available ever be allowed unless the to work and live in the same deed-restricted rental hous- human-emitted radiative ac- options to remedy the Coun- area median income (AMI) place,” said public speaker ing for very low-, low-, and rectly across L Street. Legacy is 2/3rd's complete, and all tive gases that will result in cil’s mistake. We will not rises, at which point the Marybeth Wilson. “If rental moderate-income house- a 1.5 Celsius degrees (2.7 give up on working to create maximum rate hike allowed rates were lower, this would holds and reduce its share the unknowns are known, including adequate parking, Fahrenheit degrees) average a spacious city center space would be 4% per year. give hope that I could live of regional housing need for global temperature increase that will attract residents and The Waterford apart- in Dublin … please support the income category of the Eden Housing is foolishly experimenting by not provid- since the start of the industrial visitors, adults and children, ments, built in 2003, are lux- this plan to make it more converted units. If passed, revolution (circa 1750). and will be a joy for genera- ury one- and two-bedroom affordable for people to live staff believes a portion of ing ample traditional parking ratios. Such an average tempera- tions to come. apartments with resort- in Dublin.” the Waterford Apartments ture increase is disastrous. style amenities, including The Waterford project would qualify to meet the Condemning what we need does not hurt Legacy Already, from 2003 to 2019, Don’t Platform a community pool, fitness was initially proposed dur- city’s affordable housing atmospheric water vapor has Climate Deniers center and spa. The apart- ing the May 4 city council mandates. Partners. It reduces capital investment and increases increased by 10% from re- Alan Marling, Livermore ments are part of a larger, meeting, at which staff was Vice Mayor Shawn Ku- sulting warming. This por- mixed-use development asked to return with addi- magai called the project a their rate of return. More The Independent blun- importantly, it saves 3 years tends for extreme monsoons dered in its June 2nd cover- that includes the Shops at tional information, includ- worthy one for the city and in South Asia as revealed Waterford. Approximately ing how the commercial its residents. or better in this highly infla- age of the climate denier, tionary economy. Any added by modeling that correlates who was invited to visit the 14,000 square feet of retail component of the program “I don’t really look at with an historical record of space is incorporated into would be impacted by the this in terms of an invest- costs of condemnation will Livermore Lab. Just as the be offset by the hyperinfla- 900,000 years of sediment LLNL was wrong to platform the ground floor of the CSCDA membership. ment, although we certainly deposits in the Bay of Bengal. apartment complex. “This is part of a mixed- have a responsibility to tion costs and supply chain falsified conspiracy theories, delays occurring in all aspects The consequences of this will staff writer Jeff Garberson The project is aimed pri- use development separately be good stewards of the greatly affect 1/5 of humanity, marily toward profession- owned by the Shops at Wa- taxpayers money,” said of new construction. Inflation was wrong to quote them is eating planning projects including the largest democ- verbatim. The newspaper als, such as teachers, care- terford, and there would be Kumagai, “But this is a racy on our planet - India. givers, social workers and no change (for the Shops),” public benefit that we have alive. Condemn the new units could have reported on the we need. The Biden Administration scandal without spreading entry-level police officers, said Kristy Wheeler, Dub- identified as a priority in approved around 1,200 oil who could use the reduction lin’s assistant community our strategic planning. We harmful lies. Listen to the Community! and gas drilling permits in Often in journalism there in rent to put back into the development director. “The are taking a pretty prime its first three months, almost community or to save for a (commercial) owner would property, and we’re saying Anne Marie Etesse, Livermore is a misguided attempt to por- I am a resident of Liver- equivalent to the drilling tray “both sides.” This binary home. A two-person house- continue to pay, and the city we're going to cap and sup- permits granted in the last hold making up to $87,700 would continue to receive press the cap over time to more and would like to ex- thinking holds up two ideas press my concerns regarding three months of the Trump and gives them equal validity. a year would be eligible for property taxes from the benefit our future residents. Administration. The Biden a one-bedroom unit at 80% owner.” That is a good thing.” the Eden Housing project and It would be more truthful and Mayor Bob Woerner. Administration is also quietly accurate to quote a hundred of AMI for $2,002 a month. There is also current Next steps include out- pushing for a 160,000 barrels- Several speakers praised legislation proposed, As- reach to the current res- Why is Bob Woerner not climate scientists for every considering moving the Hous- a-day drilling project outside one crackpot reality denier. the program during the sembly Bill 787, which idents of the Waterford of the Arctic National Wildlife public hearing and asked would authorize a city or Apartments, the general ing project north of Railroad By portraying “both sides” Avenue? Why is Bob Wo- Refuge in Alaska. This is the of this scientific issue, The the council to pass the pro- county to include in its public and continued nego- equivalent of bringing 66 posal. Housing Element Annual tiations with the applicant. erner not engaging his critical Independent and the LLNL thinking?? coal-fired electrical generat- spread uncertainty amidst Moving the housing proj- ing plants online. consensus and endangered ect north of Railroad Avenue Two big problems here: people amidst fire seasons OFFICER First: we are destroying the (Continued from first page) would increase the number made worse because of the of affordable housing for our biodiversity and biogeogra- climate crisis. ward the officer just as he The truck, which fled the Young said in a statement. phy we are dependent on, and was preparing to dismount scene, left skid marks on “Our officers put their lives his motorcycle, Burruss said. the road. on the line for our com- “The officer was forced Livermore officers found munity and an attack on an COVID to jump from his motorcycle the truck as it raced away and officer is an attack on our (Continued from first page) into an incoming lane of gave chase, but police called community. We will work traffic on Isabel Avenue, nar- off the pursuit because of tirelessly to bring this of- we’re going with the pan- away on its own. I think be lifting, especially for rowly escaping the blatant safety concerns for the public fender to justice.” demic. California has done there’s a good chance we’ll vaccinated people, after attack and the potential of and officers, Burruss said. Anyone with information well with its vaccination see increased transmission June 15.” being struck by passing traf- The officer was treated about the driver or with video program, early hiccups rates in fall and winter in While the state has had fic,” Burruss said. “The sus- for injuries and released. of the attack was asked to call aside. The vaccines are unvaccinated people ... success with its vaccination pect vehicle backed over the “This act of violence the Livermore Police Depart- proving highly effective in We are getting to a place program, only 53.1% of the officer’s police motorcycle against our officer is abso- ment Tip-Line at 925-371- the real world.” where mask rules are get- vaccine-eligible population causing significant damage lutely unacceptable,” Liver- 4790. Callers can remain As of June 6, 77.4% of ting relaxed due to vac- has been fully vaccinated. and rendering it disabled.” more Police Chief Jeramy anonymous. people aged 12 years or cines. When we see unvac- To encourage more resi- older in Alameda County cinated people not wearing dents to get the vaccine, the have received at least one masks indoors, we’ll see state launched “Vax for LINK COVID-19 vaccine dose, transmission. COVID is the Win,” a vaccine incen- (Continued from first page) while 62.3% are fully vac- around. It will spread in tive program designed to BART to ACE has been “These funds will help nandez continued. “The $20 cinated. Disparities remain those settings, and I think motivate Californians to among my top priorities us to transform Valley Link million request advanced in the vaccination rates that’s why it’ll be worse in get immunized as the state since I came to Congress into a national model of envi- by Congressman Swalwell among the 22 communi- fall and winter.” prepares to reopen. eight years ago, and I am ronmental sustainability and would represent the first al- ties tracked and reported When the state lifts the The program offers two pleased to finally see it in- support service expansion to location of federal funds to by Alameda County Public restrictions associated with levels of cash prizes. In the cluded among our national equitably serve some of the the Valley Link project and Health Department. Among the Blueprint for a Safer first level, any Californian transportation priorities. I’m state’s most disadvantaged will bring us one step closer Tri-Valley communities, Economy, most normal who is at least partially looking forward to the spend- communities,” said Tracy to bringing relief to nearly Pleasanton is ranked fourth businesses will be allowed vaccinated is automatically ing bill’s swift passage so we Mayor Pro Tem Veronica 100,000 Bay Area work- in the county, with 84.3% to operate without social eligible for a $50,000 cash can deliver on this transfor- Vargas, chair of the Tri-Val- ers now commuting daily of its population having re- distancing or total capacity prize. A total of 30 win- mative project.” ley – San Joaquin Valley Re- through this corridor.” ceived at least one vaccine limitations. Exceptions for ners will be selected. The The $20 million specified gional Rail Authority Board. Federal highway and pub- dose. Dublin, in the middle large-scale events are in first drawing took place on in the Surface Transportation Valley Link’s most recent- lic transportation programs of the pack, is ranked 10th place. Indoor events with June 4. The next drawing Reauthorization Act of 2021 ly reported funding increase are funded through multi- with a vaccination rate more than 5,000 people will is scheduled for June 11. In would help implement Valley came in October last year, year surface transportation 79.4%. Livermore is ranked require proof of vaccination the second part of the pro- Link’s sustainability plan when the Alameda County authorization acts. Under 18th with a 70.9% vaccina- or a negative COVID-19 gram, $1.5 million will be by identifying and integrat- Transportation Commission guidelines issued by the tion rate. test result. The same restric- awarded to each of 10 ran- ing cost-effective ways to (ACTA) approved a realloca- Committee on Transporta- Moss said that herd tions are recommended, domly selected residents. maximize the reduction of tion to the rail project in the tion and Infrastructure, each immunity — the point at but not required, for out- That drawing is scheduled greenhouse gas emissions amount of $400 million. The representative was able to which a sufficient percent- door events with more than for June 15. If someone into the system’s planning, funding came from Measure request funding for highway age of the population is 10,000 attendees. These under 18 wins, the cash will design and operation. BB funds that had previously and transit projects in their either immunized or has a restrictions are expected to be put in a savings account Introduced to the Sen- been allocated for a BART community, although only natural immunity to prevent remain in place until Oct. 1, until the winner turns 18. ate in May this year by a extension to Livermore, a handful are included in the spread of COVID-19 at which point they will be “Getting every eligible bipartisan group of senators, which was never built. this year’s bill. Projects are — is not expected in the reevaluated. Californian vaccinated is the Surface Transportation With that October 2020 restricted to a limited number foreseeable future. He cited Mask guidelines put in how we bring our state Reauthorization Act of 2021 action by the ACTC, Valley of federal funding streams the large number of people place by the California De- roaring back from this is a bill that would establish Link at the time had identi- and limited to surface trans- who have not been vac- partment of Public Health pandemic,” said Newsom. $303.5 billion in new base- fied $708 million in funding. portation authorization leg- cinated locally, nationally remain in effect. However, “California has already line funding for the Depart- This represented almost 30% islation. and internationally as the changes could be coming. made incredible progress ment of Transportation’s pro- of the estimated project cost, Upon completion, Valley reason that herd immunity “Everybody in Alameda in the fight against CO- grams for highways, roads reported Valley Link Execu- Link is expected to provide won’t be a factor over the County is subject to the VID-19, with the lowest and bridges. The bill has not tive Director Michael Tree. 74 daily round trips and short term, leaving those state (mask) mandate,” case rates in the country, yet progressed beyond its Dublin Mayor Melissa carry more than 33,000 daily who have yet to be fully Moss continued. “They while administering mil- May 27 introduction. The Hernandez, Valley Link riders by 2040. The project vaccinated still susceptible have signaled that, CAL lions more vaccines than Surface Transportation Re- Board vice chair, said Valley is expected to result in the to the disease. OSHA aside, fully vac- any other state. But we authorization Act of 2021 bill Link is essential to post-pan- reduction of approximately “We do see COVID in cinated people in indoor aren’t stopping there. We’re is part of the annual process. demic economic recovery. 141 million vehicle miles unvaccinated persons, here settings will not need to doing everything it takes to Swalwell confirmed that “The project will provide traveled per year by 2040, and around the world,” wear masks after June 15. get Californians vaccinated it is a stand-alone bill. It is access to jobs and job train- which will significantly re- Moss said. “It’s not gone I expect they’re going to as we approach June 15 to separate from President Joe ing sites but will also create duce greenhouse gas emis- away. It will continue to follow through with that. help us fully reopen safely.” Biden’s $2 trillion jobs and up to 22,000 jobs during con- sions. The first Valley Link circulate in unvaccinated Some mask requirements infrastructure bill, which fell struction with an economic trains could be placed into people. It’s not going to go will remain, but they will apart Tuesday this week. impact of $3.5 billion,” Her- service in 2028. www.independentnews.com JUNE 10, 2021 • The Independent 7 Dons' Jaclyn LaHa Competes in U.S. Women’s Open at The Olympic Club By Matt Schwab She figures to land at a “It was a wonderful first shot a 32 there. team was very capable of due to the pandemic. Amador Valley High top college golfing program experience for her,” Chen The sophomore trio winning a state champion- “Those girls didn’t get a girls’ golf coach Neil Bel- and also has a winning per- said. “I think she wasn’t ner- helped the Dons surge to ship this year but was denied chance to showcase in the lo can’t say enough good sonality. Bello affectionately vous at all; she was ready for things about Dons' phenom calls her “Jac Cool.” the competition. I thought Jaclyn LaHa, who com- “Jaclyn is classy and she would actually be much peted as an amateur in the smart and has a fantastic better off than her end result, U.S. Women’s Open at The attitude and carries herself but obviously the course Olympic Club in San Fran- with poise and confidence,” conditions were very chal- cisco. Bello said. “Awesome kid, lenging. Her game has been Although LaHa missed not just golfer.” really trending for the last the cut by four shots in the LaHa earned the second six months to the year … June 3 to 6 major champion- and final qualifying spot for She’s been playing some ship, she finished a stroke the U.S. Women’s Open, great golf recently.” ahead of former Open cham- on May 3, with a 7-under According to Chen, LaHa pion Michelle Wie West and 137 total in Novato. That hits the ball almost as long tied with four-time LPGA included a 5-under 67 in the as all of the LPGA Tour winner Nelly Korda. Her afternoon round. She hit 26 pros, she’s very consistent driving and ball striking greens straight in regulation off the tee, and she is a re- turned heads. at the qualifier, not missing ally good mid-iron player “She played extremely a green until her 27th hole. as well. well on a tremendously dif- This year, LaHa finished “I’ve told her she hits ficult course with some of fifth in the Ping Heather it probably better than of the best in the world,” said Farr Classic and sixth in the the tour players out there, Bello. “Won’t be her last. Diamond Resorts Annika and she’s kind of starting to She is the real deal.” Invitational. She has been believe it,” said Chen. LaHa, who just turned coached full-time in recent LaHa is also a part of a From left, Jaclyn LaHa, Nikita Jadhav, Keira Howard, Rachel Shaw, Charlotte Ryoo, 16, finished at 11-over par years by Kevin Chen, head powerful Amador Valley Kate Lim, and Brooke Yi make up the Amador Valley High School varsity golf team. for two rounds as the sec- pro at The Club at Castle- girls’ squad, which boasted (Photo - Neil Bello) ond-youngest player in the wood. Her childhood coach two other sophomore sen- field. She went toe-to-toe previously was current San sations this past season in new heights. the opportunity because state championship, which with San Jose native Chris- Jose State women’s golf Nikita Jadhav and Keira “These girls with Jac- of the COVID-19 situa- was a shame,” Bello said. tina Kim, known for her coach Dana Dormann. Howard, along with four lyn are the best sophomore tion. There were no official But the Dons did have flamboyant style, for two Chen accompanied LaHa strong seniors in Rachel powerhouse triad that’s ever league, North Coast Section a ball-striking star at The days, almost beating her. at The Olympic Club Mon- Shaw, Charlotte Ryoo, Kate come through at the soph- or California Interscholastic Olympic Club, and that was The junior-to-be at Amador day through Wednesday last Lim and Brooke Yi, all of omore year,” Bello said, Federation championships ‘Jac Cool.' Valley completed her efforts week and for a few addition- whom are heading to college noting that the team was in a grand style by draining al practice rounds. He mar- golf. LaHa shot a league re- averaging five-player scores a three-foot birdie putt on veled at LaHa’s composure cord 6-under 30 at The Club in the low 180s. hole No. 8. in her first try against pros. at Ruby Hill, and Howard The Dons coach felt his

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Hope Hospice Renews Arts Drive Pedrozzi Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Students Hope Hospice is asking the community to create or donate existing works of art for distribution to patients living in Tri-Valley The Pedrozzi Founda- Valle, Ashlyn Voisin, and Prabhu, Maxwell Prisbrey, versity of San Francisco, care facilities. tion has awarded $461,000 Ryan Wohlgemuth. Ximena Pulido, Allison received a scholarship en- The nonprofit, which provides in-home care to patients with in college and vocational Undergraduate college Reilly, Evin Rhee, Candace dowed by Patrick and Mad- advanced or terminal illnesses, held its first Works of Hope art scholarships to 122 Liver- scholarships were award- Rho, Dafne Rivero Gra- eline McMenamin to honor drive last year to cheer up patients during the pandemic. Nearly more students this year, ed to Gracie Ackerman, nados, Aria Roach, Staicy the work of nurses during 400 paintings, drawings, and other items were donated. including 35 who are mem- Amarachukwu Aladi, Jo- Robles, Kylie Saal, Sian the pandemic. This year’s art drive will last through July 16. bers of the first generation siah Alpher, Sarah Ansell, Salazar, Karan Samtani, Ju- Lingagoud “Gould” and Hope Hospice said small pieces that can be placed on a bedside in their families to pursue Haiden Arruda, Sarah liana Santiago, Katelyn Sil- Chandrakala Memula, who table are preferred, although paintings or other wall art about 20 high education. Bass, Harpreet Bhasin, va, Katrina Soria, Feoden immigrated to the U.S. 55 inches on the longest edge are also acceptable. The scholarships are Jared Bielski, Alyssa Bonfi- Soriano, Celeste Summers, years ago, are funding five To donate, complete an interest form at www.hopehospice. $1,000 per year, for up to glio, Brooke Bowles, Grace Andrew Tantzen, Sean undergraduate scholarships com/art. For more information, contact program facilitators at four years. Boyd, Sarah Burton, Anna Taulbee, Viviana Valenton, for students in the first gen- [email protected] or 925-829-8770. At the annual Pedrozzi Casey, Cristina Chavez, Ariel Van Buuren, Lydia eration of their families to Scholars recognition, a Miraya Choudhury, Kinsey Vance, Karen Vazquez, attend college. walk-through event held Clark, Quinn Coli, Carmen Vishal Venkatesh, Les- Ximena Pulido, who Dublin School District Honors in small groups at the Cortez, Jonathan Crago, lie Vera, Meadow Walton, plans to study civil and Bankhead Theater lobby Atticus Cummings, Shru- Ashleigh Ward, Christian environmental engineering, Teachers and Classified Staff and outdoor courtyard last tika Damle, Hanan Dogar, Webb, Camille Wigginton, received the Kim Cupps Lilia Tsui, who teaches “While they all deserve month, the foundation also Nirajara Dungwatanawa- Anna Willey, Samuel Wu, Memorial STEM Scholar- English at Dublin and nd our praise and recognition, announced its newest group nich, Michaela Esposito, Devan Yarnell, and Alicia ship, established by Cupps’ language or need help un- I relish the opportunity to of Pedrozzi Young Schol- Lorena Fernandez Zamora, Zhang. family to honor his career derstanding the local school highlight some of these in- ars: Milania Davis, Yareni Caitlyn Foster, Michael Sofia Moufarrej, Mi- at Lawrence Livermore system. This year, she also credible people.” Flores, Joseline Hernández, Francesconi, Kelly Galicia- chael Nelson, and Kyle National Laboratory. worked with the commu- Luke Martínez, Braian Ol- Thomas, Brennan Geier, Wohlgemuth received The Rotary Club of nity to launch “Voces con vera Hernández, Danielle Rebecca George, Marissa scholarships to pursue grad- Livermore annually funds a Poder,” a forum for families Peterson, José Ramos, and Gracia, Michael Grant, uate study, and Madelynn Pedrozzi Foundation schol- to ask questions, provide Seth Ruane. Valeria Gutierrez, Jessica Burgess received a scholar- arship in memory of long- feedback, and offer sugges- The Pedrozzi Young Jaing, Quincy Johns, Sar- ship for career vocational time members John Shirley tions in both Spanish and Scholars, all fifth graders ah Kerling, Skyler Koch, training. and Leo Croce. This year, English. at Marylin Avenue Elemen- Sarah Lai, Adam Laurence, The foundation is named that scholarship went to The school district last tary School, will receive Emma Laurence, Diane Le, for the late Livermore busi- Lorena Fernandez Zamora, week also honored three classified employees. financial support through- Naomi Lin, Isaac Lloyd, nessman Mario Pedrozzi, who the club also mentored Theresa Meadows, a sec- out their middle and high Natalie Lloyd, Molly Ma- who left $8 million to the when she was a student at retary at Dublin Elementary school years, sponsored cLaren, Navitha Madineni, community to establish a the Junction Avenue K-8 School, received the Te- by longtime Livermore Katherine Mathers, Ava scholarship fund when he school. Zamora will attend resa Herrington Memorial residents Donna and Art May, Madeleine May, and died in 2002. Since the first California State University, Award, given annually to Theresa Meadows Pontau. Athena McPeake. scholarships were awarded Fresno, with the goal of a classified employee for Receiving scholarships Undergraduate scholar- in 2008, the Pedrozzi Foun- becoming a teacher. exemplary service. to attend community col- ships were also awarded to dation has awarded more Livermore resident John Meadows has been with lege were Lauren Allen, Neha Meda, Taylor Melton, $5.2 million to 1,434 Liver- Houghton is again funding the school district since Jordan Canning, Edith Cib- Cassandra Miller, Arthur more students. a scholarship for a student 2001, having also worked rian, Sydney Devros, Molly Mola, Anthony Molleson, While most of the schol- pursuing a STEM degree. at Dublin High School and Faria, Harli Hobbs, Rachel Andrea Munoz, Manvitha arships are paid for by the This year’s recipient, Evin Fallon Middle School. The Huff, Maelyn Laranang, Nandamuri, Shaanth Nan- foundation’s endowment Rhee, plans to become a award is named for Te- Calista Ledon, Blanca Lo- guneri, Nimra Nazar, Kylie fund, 26 scholarships this mechanical engineer. resa Herrington, who was a pez Alas, Melissa McCloud, Neubauer, Grace Ogunfun- year were funded by com- A complete list of do- school district secretary for Stefanie Medina, Tyler Ol- mi, Saul Ordaz, Chidinma munity members. nor-funded scholarships is 25 years before her death cese, Alejandra Quezada Ortiz, Ava Owens, Jasmine For example, Katrina available on the organiza- in 2005. Sermeno, Sarah Robinson, Padilla, Brandon Pillon, Soria, a nursing and pre- tion’s website, www.pedro- Jay Hourcaillou, a ware- Stephanie Suarez, Rafael Amanda Popelar, Vidhya med student at the Uni- zzifoundation.org. house worker for six years, was named Classified Em- ployee of the Year, often Jose Rodriguez going to work at 4 a.m. to receive and prepare food for delivery across the district. He was also instrumental TRI-VALLEY CALENDAR OF EVENTS is ensuring that personal protective equipment was delivered to school staff the Robert Livermore Community laptop or computer with video and during the pandemic. Now Until Friday, July 23 Livermore Downtown Art History in Action Center Baseball Fields. Conces- audio capabilities so they can see Farmers Market Open for Jose Rodriguez, who has sions will be available throughout and speak with the instructors. worked in maintenance for A creative and varied monthly the Season curriculum introduces some of the evening for purchase. Partic- PREREQUISITE: Experience with Open Sundays, from 9 a.m. to the school district for 19 art’s major periods, artworks and ipants can arrive to the park at Scratch (or has been in one of 1 p.m., on Second Street between years, was named Classi- architecture, as well as the impact 7 p.m., and the movie will start Code to the Future’s coding classes J Street and L Street. Open Thurs- fied Employee of the Year, of different cultures, theories, around 8:30 p.m. Preregistration for this school year). Tickets are days, April 15 to Nov. 18, from 4 Skilled Trades Category. materials, processes, techniques is required for all participants $200. For more information, call to 8 p.m., at Carnegie Park, 2155 The board noted that Ro- Jay Hourcaillou and audiences. The instructor will attending the event. To ensure the Dublin Partners in Education at Third St., between J Street and driguez coordinates with be Thomasin Dewhurst. There are health and safety of our commu- 925-587-5613. K Street. school staff to ensure that multiple class dates. For more nity, all guests 2 years and older work gets done without information or to register, vis- are asked to wear a mask except Monday, June 21 Pleasanton Farmers Market disrupting student learning. it https://sforce.co/3ktrnkY. while eating and drinking, and East Bay SPCA Scholarship Open for the Season “We have an incredible families are asked social distance Application Open Saturdays, from 10 to group of talented and dedi- Now Until Thursday, Aug. 19 themselves from others. If you or As a non-profit organization, 1 p.m., at Main Street and West Twilight League a family member are experiencing East Bay SPCS operates entirely Angela Street. Seniors 60 and cated employees in Dublin,” on donations, fees, and grants. said Daniel Moirao, interim Join other Dublin Chamber COVID-19 or have been exposed over are welcome for specialized members for some fresh air, ex- They have a very limited amount shopping from 9 to 10 a.m. school superintendent. to someone with COVID-19 on the ercise and friendly competi- day of the event, organizers ask of scholarship funds available to “Even in this most chal- tion. Chamber Board of Director, distribute each season. Scholar- VIRTUAL ONLINE EVENTS lenging of years, our clas- that you do not attend. For more Les Jacob, with Select Imaging, information, call 925-373-5700. ships will be awarded based upon -AVAILABLE ANYTIME sified and certificated staff is looking for interested golfers need with respect to the overall have gone above and beyond to form a team to play in the Twi- Saturday, June 12 and applicant pool and cannot be Pacific Chamber Orchestra to meet the needs of this light Golf League at Dublin Ranch Sunday, June 13 guaranteed. For more information, Offers Musical Podcast community,” Moirao said. Lilia Tsui Golf Course on Thursday evenings. East Bay Open Studios contact East Bay SPCA at 510- During this time of challenge, Shotgun start goes at 5:30 p.m. Recent and vintage paintings, 569-0702. PCO continues to bring every- For more information, contact sketches, drawings, block-prints, one beautiful music made in- Jeff Hazelwood, director of golf, and etchings will be featured by Saturday, June 12 and sightful. Conductor Lawrence Dublin Ranch Golf Course. East Bay Open Studios in Liv- Sunday, June 13 Kohl is pleased to announce the ermore, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. East Bay Open Studios launch of a series of podcasts of Now Until Wednesday, Aug. 25 The event is free and handicap Recent and vintage paintings, musician interviews and conver- Your Daily sketches, drawings, block-prints, sations about the music. Subscribe Senior Walk with LARPD accessible. Refreshments will be Do you enjoy socializing as you available, and organizers will be and etchings will be featured by to listen at www.pacificchamber- walk? These weekly gatherings are following state and county pan- East Bay Open Studios in Liv- orchestra.org. designed for all levels for walkers ermore, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Online Local demic guidelines. For more infor- Sunflower Hill Online to walk at their own comfortable mation, visit https://bit.ly/3vtGgbP. The event is free and handicap pace. Groups leaves from the RLCC accessible. Refreshments will be Activities Courtyard to walk the perimeter Monday, June 21 available, and organizers will be Sunflower Hill posts new Online News. of Robert Livermore Community Level 2 Galactic Scratch following state and county pan- Activity videos created for people Park, with the focus is on time, Do you know how Scratch demic guidelines. For more infor- with developmental disabilities not distance. The goal is to walk works but don’t think you’re ready mation, visit https://bit.ly/3vtGgbP. each week. Our archive includes a minimum of 15 minutes at your for intense projects yet? No prob- over 140 free videos on yoga & own pace at 9:30 a.m. Ongoing lem! Through this camp, you ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS meditation, movement exercis- es, cooking activities, scavenger registration. The address is 4444 will be utilizing the program of Dublin Farmers Market East Ave., in Livermore. Scratch with the ability to create hunts, arts & crafts activities, and projects themed to Space. 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Library to Offer Outdoor Summer STEM Classes GENOMICS (Continued from first page) The Livermore Public Library will offer outdoor STEM classes this summer for children in grades 1-5. The classes are designed to help young students develop skills in science, technology, ments, consumables and color palette. since our start in a garage engineering, and mathematics (known collectively as STEM) through hands-on activities. software for analyzing “I would like to see almost 10 years ago with Weather permitting, sessions will be held from 6-7 p.m., on Tuesdays, from June 15 through biological systems. Its adding some more white its great talent, affordable Aug. 10, at the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue. The classes are free, and no products are used by sci- or cream color somewhere, cost of living and vibrant advanced registration is required. Facemasks will be required, and students will be encouraged entists to make discover- just to create some con- community,” said 10x CEO to observe social distancing. ies in areas ranging from trast, maybe on the cor- Serge Saxonov. “We look oncology to immunology ners, maybe on the base,” forward to extending our Classes will cover such topics as creating and learning about hoop gliders on June 15, stomp and neuroscience. said Vice Chair Nancy headquarters in this city rockets on June 22, parachutes on June 29, and rubber-band rocket cars on July 6. Addressing the com- Allen. “ Something that is and staying here for years For more information, go to www.livermorelibrary.net or call 925-373-5505. pany, Chair Justin Brown more than just grey boxes.” to come.” said, “We love 10x Ge- The first building, In recognition of the nomics in the city and ev- which is the only one of company’s expansion and erything you bring, along the three with a current continued investment in LLNL: Heating Allows Reuse of N95 Masks with the potential future design plan, is slated to the city, the City of Pleas- N95 respirator masks used found that the filtration ef- (0.3 micrometers or larger) of tax benefits and em- open in 2022. Its contem- anton has announced plans in hospitals and other health- ficiency of N95 masks is not test particles. The masks are ployment and the quality porary style will feature to unveil a new street name. care settings can be heated up affected by re-heating. generally considered single- of character you bring to layered panel architecture, Fabian Court, which con- to 167 degrees Fahrenheit for “These results suggest use by caregivers in health the city. We appreciate variations in materials and nects 10x Genomics’ build- 30 minutes without affecting that thermal inactivation of care settings because they the work you have done textures, and a recessed ings on Stoneridge Mall the fit or their ability to filter coronaviruses is a potentially can be contaminated when to answer commissioners' balcony facing the middle Road to the new campus airborne particles, accord- rapid and widely deployable treating infected patients. questions and to bring it to of campus. The building on Springdale Avenue, will ing to Lawrence Livermore method to reuse N95 respira- However, limited supply this point.” will include office space be renamed to ‘Genomics National Laboratory (LLNL). tors in emergency situations made reuse a common prac- Commissioners did, and highly sanitized rooms Place’ later this year. Researchers said the nec- where reusing the respirators tice during the COVID-19 however, request that one for labs. The buildout will “I just want to say hav- essary temperature is eas- is necessary and sterilization pandemic. additional item be included take place in phases, with ing grown up in the city ily achieved in hospitals and is unavailable,” said LLNL “We found that this heat- in the applicant’s plan completion of all three and having used that park- field settings, which would electrical engineer Travis ing method decontaminates as a possible option — a new buildings scheduled ing lot to play street hock- allow the masks to be reused Massey, lead author of the N95s without affecting the change in the exterior color for 2023. ey as a kid … I honestly after being decontaminated. paper. overall fit,” said LLNL mate- of the building. The col- 10x will also expand think this is a great project LLNL said the masks can Researchers used a mouse rial scientist Sal Baxamusa, ors presented were muted its current headquarters at for what it brings to the be heated and reused at least coronavirus that does not a senior author on the re- tones of grey and white; another building at Pleas- city,” said Commissioner 10 times without degrading cause disease in humans as a search paper. “But overall commissioners said they anton Corporate Com- Matt Gaidos. its fit. surrogate for the coronavirus wear time and the number of would appreciate an alter- mons, 6210 Stoneridge For more information The research appears in that causes COVID-19. times put on and taken off are native design presented for Mall Road. on the project and avail- the Annals of Works Expo- The “N95” designation important factors that likely consideration with more “Pleasanton has been able updates, visit www. sures and Health. means the masks block at degrade N95 respirator fit and variations in the existing an incredible base for us cityofpleasantonca.gov. Previous studies also least 95 percent of very small must be investigated further.” OBITUARIES Ray and Judy Herman Juan “Delfin” Carvajal Bergonia April 27, 1934 – Dec. 29, 2020 June 14, 1934 – May 26, 2021 March 11, 1943 – March 13, 2020 On May 26, 2021, Juan for his family paid off by finally Livermore lost two long- beloved husband, Ray, who Chandler, in 1965. Ray co- passed away peacefully at home fulfilling his American dream time residents in 2020. passed Dec. 29, 2020, and is founded Vintage Reality and surrounded by his beloved wife of homeownership in 1990. Even though their deaths survived by her daughter, Jen- remained a real estate profes- and loving children. He was 86 He also served as president have left deep sadness, both nifer; cousins, Bill and Richard sional for over 40 years. Ray years old. of the Livermore Filipino- had a significant impact on Barry, with whom she was was active in his community. Known affectionately American Association from many people. Fond memories, raised; nephew, Bret Chandler He had an engaging smile and by his family and friends as 1995 to 1997. He was an avid their warmth, and friendships (Laurie); and niece, Lisa Neely a hearty laugh. Everyone was “Delfin,” he is survived by and passionate ballroom danc- they shared will be their legacy. (Dan), and their families. She his “Pal.” his devoted wife of 66 years, er, particularly the Tango. He Judith Ann Chandler died was preceded in death by her Ray is survived by his Merofe Aquino Bergonia. He won dancing contests together on March 13, 2020, at her brother, Larry; Aunt Anne and daughter, Jennifer Herman, of is also survived by his children, with his lifelong dancing part- home in Livermore. Judy faced Uncle Dick Barry; and nephew, Livermore; sons, John Herman Fe Bergonia Palma, Maximo ner—his wife, Merofe Bergo- numerous health challenges. Kevin. (Lyla), of Niwot, Colorado, Aquino Bergonia, Rosemarie nia. He loved watching sports, She fought breast cancer, its In lieu of flowers, please and Phillip Herman (Lynne), Aquino Bergonia, Nicanor particularly the 49ers, the San metastasis, and pancreatic consider donating to the Cali- of North East, Pennsylvania; Aquino Bergonia, Victorino Francisco Giants, and the Gold- cancer. Yet, she maintained a fornia Retired Teachers As- and daughter, Lisa Barber Aquino Bergonia, and Floradel- en State Warriors. He especially positive attitude and her sense sociation Scholarship Fund. (Craig) of Westfield, New cielo Bergonia King. His seven 1934, to Genoveva Carvajal loved watching boxing, often of humor throughout her nearly Make checks payable to TVRE York. Ray is also survived grandchildren also survive him, and Victorino Bergonia in Bo- hosting pay-per-view events at 35-year battle. Scholarship Fund, ℅ Faye by eight grandchildren, seven Nico Bergonia, Alison Bergo- linao, Pangasinan, Philippines. his home. His favorite boxers Judith was born March 11, Younker, 1792 Old Tower Rd., great-grandchildren and many nia, Tristan Bergonia, Keale He married his sweetheart, were Muhammad Ali, Mike 1943, in Oakland, to the late Livermore, CA 94550. nieces and nephews. Ray was Bergonia, Danae Bergonia, Merofe Aquino Bergonia, on Tyson, and Manny Pacquiao. Luke and Doris Chandler. After Raymond A. Herman of preceded in death by his broth- Richard Juan “RJ” King, and January 24, 1955. He served in We mourn the loss of our high school in Castro Valley, Livermore died on Dec. 29, er, Dick Herman; his sister, Leilani Bergonia; his daughters the Philippine Navy from 1963 beloved father, husband, and she attended San Jose State, 2020 after a brief illness. Jean Engstrom; his daughter, in law, Elaine Bergonia, Sheila to 1983, serving as Quarter grandfather and encourage all where she earned a BA in home Ray was born April 27, Kathy Herman; three nephews, Bergonia, and CaRho Bergo- Master, before immigrating to who knew him to remember economics and her secondary 1934, in Glendale, California, Harry Engstrom, Arlen and nia; his sons in law, Edgardo the United States of America all the kindness and love that teaching credential. to the late Harry and Sarah Her- Lyle Herman; and his wife, Palma, Donnie Piper and Den- in 1983 with his family. he left in this world. Please Judy began teaching at man of Taft, California. Judy Herman. nis King; and his siblings in He was a hardworking man join us for the viewing on June Amador High in1965 and In his youth, Ray was an In lieu of flowers, please the Philippines, Julita Tabucol, taking on various jobs to sup- 11, Friday, from 4 to 9 p.m., joined the Dublin High School athlete and a member of the consider a donation to the Taft Clarita Caasi, Josefina Calado, port his family before being at Newall Chapell, located in staff when they shared the cam- Taft High School state cham- general scholarship fund. Make Remedios Bauzon, and Juanito employed at the Lawrence Cypress Lawn Funeral Home pus with Amador. As she was pionship basketball team and checks payable to TUHS Gen- Bergonia. He is predeceased by Livermore National Labora- & Memorial Park, at 1383 fond of saying, she “moved played football in college. Ray eral Scholarship Fund, Busi- his siblings, Abundio Bergonia, tory as a custodian from 1989 El Camino Real, Colma, CA with the bricks” to the current enjoyed golf and remained an ness Office – Scholarships, 701 Leonida Paredo, and Barbara to 2000. His determination and 94014. His final internment will Dublin High campus in 1969. avid sports fan. Wildcat Way, Taft, CA 93268. Carino. perseverance to work and do be on Saturday, June 12. She retired after a 38-year While attending the Col- Please share your memo- He was born on June 14, everything he can to provide career. lege of the Pacific in Stockton, ries at a Celebration of Life, Her hobbies included nee- California, Ray met and mar- which will be held at May Nis- dlework, crocheting, knitting, ried Judy Lloyd in 1955, with sen Park #1, Saturday, June 26, cooking, gardening, and read- whom he had four children. 2021, at 11:30 a.m. It would ing. Ray divorced in 1962 and mar- have been Judy and Ray’s 56th Judy was survived by her ried the love of his life, Judy anniversary. Brian Elden Williams Oct. 28, 1957 – May 9, 2021

Brian passed away in his 2019 from Testing Engineers. by his sister, Nanette Wyckoff sleep May 9, 2021, at the age His hobbies were abalone (Jerry), and their children, of 63 in his home in Pleas- diving, fishing, NASCAR, Christopher, Danielle, and Gilbert Scott Stratton anton. and San Jose Sharks Hockey. Joshua; his great niece, Skylar Nov. 13, 1929 – March 17, 2021 He was born on Oct. 28, He loved working with wood, Wyckoff of Livermore; and 1957, at St. Paul’s Hospital in making many special custom his brother, Kevin Williams Gil Stratton’s pursuit of im- An extrovert by nature, he Livermore, California. He at- pieces of furniture, includ- (Michelle) and their children, mortality ended on March 17, enjoyed playing social games tended Marylin Avenue, Junc- ing making cribs for family Lauren, Reece, Riley and Han- 2021, at the age of 91, after 90 (like charades) and he was tion Avenue and graduated members. Brian was a man nah of Austin, Texas. years of joyous and productive always active in community from Granada High in 1975. with many talents and will be There will be a celebration living, and one year dedicated service and politics. His laugh He was a long-haul truck missed greatly. of Life June 27, 2021, from 1 to the education of nurses, doc- was one of his most unique and driver for many years. He then He was preceded in death to 4 p.m. at The Singing Wine- tors, and his loving family. He enduring features. went to work in construction by his parents, Beverly Nich- maker (Tesla Vintners) at 5143 lived every day of his 91 years Although he was highly in- with Amoroso Construction ols and Elden Booth Williams. Tesla Road, Livermore CA. In by bringing laughter, love, and telligent and educated, Gil was and Peck & Hiller. He worked He is survived by his wife, lieu of flowers, please make a knowledge to everyone in his never snobbish. He preferred to for many years in this field be- Susan Williams, of 29 years; donation in his name to Tiny presence. Outliving his oldest fix things rather than replace, he fore he went into the concrete his daughter, Michelle Wil- Paws Pug Rescue P.O. Box friends and relatives, Gil simply was patient with others, espe- and special inspection field, liams; and his two pugs, Poppy 281 Aptos, CA 95001. made newer, younger friends cially teenagers, and generous working until he retired in and Luna. He is also survived over coffee at Panama Bay in with his time. Livermore, over dinner at the In 1975, he married Jacque- Eugene Hotel, and over a beer line J. Haaheim, acquiring three in the front yard of his daugh- more children - Kip, Jil, and Thelma Darlene Madrid ter’s house In Tualatin, Oregon. Debra. Gil was a devoted hus- Gil was a vivacious person who band, father, and grandfather. July 24, 1926 – May 21, 2021 thoroughly appreciated his time After Jacqui died, he brought Thelma Madrid passed as well as all holidays, well into on earth and fought death to the the family together for trips to away on May 21, 2021, at the her 80s. Her house was “home” bitter end. Italy, Mexico, Hawaii and other age of 94. to all her family. She loved to sit Gil Stratton was born Nov. places, inspiring wanderlust in She was born in Litchfield, on her porch and watch and en- 13, 1929, in Eugene, Oregon, Hospital in Denver, Colorado; more than one grandchild and a Nebraska, and as a young child joy everything going on around the only child of Thelma and Brooks Army Medical Center, foundation of love for all. was raised by her Grandmother her (family, hummingbirds, Ralph Stratton. His father, a San Antonio, Texas; the U.S. Gil had a positive influence and Grandfather on the fam- strangers, and her garden). She merchant marine and mechani- Army Hospital in Landstuhl, on virtually everyone he ever ily farm. She was loved and instilled and ingrained a sense cal engineer, moved the family Germany; and the 10th Field interacted with. Although the spoiled by her five uncles and of home and family into all that frequently, settling on the naval Hospital in Wurzburg, Ger- world is diminished by his de- two aunts. she loved. base in Bremerton, Washing- many. After the service, he and parture, his legacy of curiosity At the age of 10, Thelma One of her biggest pas- ton, where Gil graduated high Nancy settled in Livermore, and 'bright side' thinking will moved to California with her sions was babies and children; school in 1947. In 1952, he where Gil worked at the Uni- live on in every person that mother Mabel. While attending especially her own nine grand- graduated from Washington versity of California, Lawrence had the pleasure of knowing Hayward High School, she met children and 22 great grandchil- State University in Pullman, Livermore Laboratory, and him. ”Take your time and do it her future husband, Peter Ma- which they water skied or snow dren. She fed, bathed, guided, Washington, in bacteriology Nancy raised their only child, right,” was his motto, and his drid. It was a fast romance, and skied almost every weekend. supported, and loved multiple and public health and fondly Gillian Margaret. life is an example of a beloved the two were married on March Thelma cooked and organized generations. Even in her late told stories of building his own Although Gil Stratton was human who did everything with 26, 1943, in Reno, Nevada. to make these large family trips stages of dementia, Thelma was radio station in his dorm, work- a scientist by profession, he integrity. While Peter was away in the possible. happy and smiling, especially ing as a fire lookout in Montana was also profoundly interested In addition to his children, Navy during WWII, Thelma In 1971, she and Peter pur- when surrounded by her family. for a summer, and working in in the arts and was an accom- Gil leaves his adoring grand- worked at the shipyards in chased the Del Valle Tennis We are so thankful for developing vaccines between plished woodworker, painter, children (Preston, Joe, Jenny, Oakland. They raised their five Club in Livermore, California. the kindness and support she years in college. sculptor, boat builder, actor, and Jodi, Shauna, Ryan, and Lissy), children in Hayward, California Thelma ran the club with her received by all the staff at In 1952, Gil married Nancy theater set designer. He was a several beloved cousins, a (Irene, Susan, Tony, Mark, and loyal poodle, Gus. In the early Rosewood Gardens and Hope Sullivan and they moved to founding member of the region- handful of dear, dear friends, Frank). Thelma was the heart 2000s, Thelma who was well Hospice in her last phase of life. Davis, California, where Gil al theater group Cask and Mask and many others whose com- of the family, making all their into her 80s, began babysitting She was proceeded in death worked as a bacteriologist at and the S.H.I.T.S (So Happy pany he truly enjoyed. Due to adventures a possibility. This her great-grandchildren mul- by her husband of 76 years, the University of California, Its Thursday Sailors club) both the Covid-19 situation, the me- included running a motel in tiple days a week. Peter, and son Mark, who we until he joined the U.S. Armed in Livermore. Gil was also an morial services will be delayed Reno with five small children In her later years, you could know are welcoming her with Forces. While in the Army, excellent skier, skater (ice and until the summer when people while Peter worked construc- find Thelma in one of three loving arms. She will be missed he was stationed at Fort Ord, roller), and sailor. will have a safer and easier time tion in California during the favorite places, on the porch, in by all but left an amazing legacy California; Fitzsimmons Army traveling. week. the kitchen, or in their garden. of love and support to guide all The family took RV trips in Thelma hosted weekly dinners, that she has left behind. 10 The Independent • JUNE 10, 2021 www.independentnews.com Shop Locale Aims to Bolster Spending at Local Businesses By Laura Ness local teenagers and college Do you have a hanker- kids, take place only on ing for 36-hour fermented Saturdays. sourdough levain and ex- “Our goal was to offer the quisite pastries from the best local food you can buy,” famed Manresa Bread bakery Friedland said. “Cheeses in Los Gatos? 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The Livermore Valley Joan Osborne, and the Pink virtual or online offering Year’s Eve at the Bankhead is delivering food from four “When the local economy Performing Arts Center Martini Band. can possibly replicate the with bluegrass with a twist dozen partners to the East flourishes, our quality of life (LVPAC) this week an- Appearing for the first visual sensation of such of classical. Bay, including Danville, improves with it. Our schools nounced a nearly 60-event time will be blues legends shows as Cirque Mechanics, Classic Film Musi- San Ramon, Pleasanton and have more funding, our chil- lineup for the 2021-2022 John Mayall and Walter who bring their “Birdhouse cals will also return with Walnut Creek. The mission dren are better equipped to “Bankhead Presents” season Trout, comedian and for- Factory” show in 2021, or six films, including three is to support local farms and find summer jobs, and you at the Bankhead Theater, mer Minnesota senator Al the dynamic Japanese Taiko 1970s award-winning hits businesses and to make it as a consumer can benefit beginning in September Franken, and The 5 Browns, of Drum Tao.” in the spring, “Hello Dolly,” easy for people who want from better quality goods. with the return of the “Bril- a sibling group that will Three shows schedule “The Sound of Music,” and the best to access it with a We think the majority of our liance at the Bankhead” gala fill the auditorium with this season will incorporate “Camelot.” Mel Brooks’ fair delivery price. For now, food can be purchased lo- starring Grammy Award- classical music from five large screen projections “Young Frankenstein” will deliveries, handled by Shop cally, and our goal is to offer winning singer Vanessa Steinway pianos. and/or stage action with be shown on Halloween and Locale’s team of over 100 a convenient way to do so.” Williams. The season will head to a live music, including Anne “Polar Express” on the day The lineup – the largest close in May 2021 with two Carrere as the Parisian chan- after Christmas. Tickets for in the theater’s history since performances by Broadway teuse in “Piaf! The Show,” Classic Film Musicals and County to Explain Impact of it opened in 2007 – will superstar Lea Salonga, who The Queen’s Cartoonists Family Films are $5 each. Reopening Economy include live performances, also provided the singing performing music to syn- The Bankhead Presents films, and free family con- voices for Disney princesses chronized projections of season will follow eight live Alameda County has scheduled two online Town Hall certs. “Jasmine” and “Mulan.” classic cartoons and con- performances scheduled for meetings to explain what California’s decision to fully reopen Member presale for the “It is always our goal temporary animation, and the summer, beginning July the economy June 15 means for residents and businesses. events runs through June 23, to share and celebrate the Stroll Down Penny Lane, 9 with “Croce Plays Croce.” The first virtual meeting, for residents, is scheduled for 6-7:30 when tickets will go on sale arts with our community which includes illustrations In addition, the resident p.m., Tuesday, June 15. The second session, for employers to the public. and this year it feels more and photographs in a tribute companies of the Bankhead and business owners, will be 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, June 21, Many of the perfor- important than ever,” said to the decades-long musical – the Cantabella Children’s and will focus on Cal/OSHA requirements and workplace mances, including Wil- Chris Carter, executive di- career of Paul McCartney. Chorus, Del Valle Fine Arts, safety recommendations. liams, American blues rector of the LVPAC, which After a quiet year in Livermore-Amador Sym- To register for either Town Hall meeting, go to https:// great Robert Cray, and jazz operates both the Bankhead 2020, the 2021 holiday phony, Livermore Valley covid-19.acgov.org/beyond-the-blueprint. Live translation keyboardist Keiko Matsui, Theater and the Bothwell season will be filled with Opera, Pacific Chamber services will be available during the webinars in Cantonese, were originally booked for Arts Center. “After all the music and dance, from the Orchestra, Rae Dorough Spanish, Vietnamese, and American Sign Language. 2020, but had their shows challenges of 2020, we’re lilting sounds of Celtic mu- Speaker Series, Tri-Valley cancelled because of the really looking forward to sic in an “Irish Christmas Repertory Theatre, and Val- pandemic. the joy of experiencing live in America” and the gospel ley Dance Theatre – will Among the many fan music and entertainment sounds in Damien Sneed’s offer nearly 50 events of favorites returning to the together with others in the “Joy to the World,” to the their own during the season. Bankhead for the upcom- theater again.” mariachi and dance filled For a complete list of ing season are the Canadian “Some shows really have “Noche Buena.” Dirty Cello scheduled performances, go bluegrass trio The Wailin’ to be seen in person, on will help celebrate New to www.livermorearts.org. Jennys, jazz leader Branford stage, to be fully appreci- Marsalis, singer/songwriter ated,” Carter added. “No

Dublin Farmers Market Set to Host Summer Concert Lineup The Dublin Farmers' cludes The Illeagles, an Market will host free con- Eagles tribute band, on June certs at Emerald Glen Park 17 and The Unauthorized at 6 p.m. on Thursdays, June Rolling Stones, a Rolling 17 through Aug. 5. Stones tribute band, on June The concerts will be 24. held in the outdoor Emer- Also scheduled are the ald Glen Park amphitheater. East Bay Mudd, a classis Hot foods will be available soul and rhythm and blues for purchase and the Dublin band, on July 1; dance band Lion's Club will be serving Neon Velvet on July 8; Sa- local beer and wine. cred Fire, a Santana trib- Concert goers should ute band, on July 17; The bring their own blankets or Spazmatics, an ‘80s cover seating. Social distancing band, on July 22; the party guidelines will be in place band Pop Fiction on July and hand sanitizing stations 29; and The Purple Ones, will be available. a Prince tribute band, on The concert line-up in- Aug. 5. LVPAC Offers Summer Arts Camps for Children 4 to 17 The Livermore Valley day, Aug. 11; “Young Fran- Performing Arts Center kenstein” at 3 p.m., Sunday, (LVPAC) is offering three Oct. 31; and “The Polar weeklong camp sessions Express at 3 p.m., Sunday, this summer for children Dec. 26. ages 4 to 17. Tickets are $5. Taught by professional Live performances also artists, campers will be resume at the Bankhead at introduced to different art 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 22, forms, including painting with “Cruzando Fronteras and sculpting, and a variety (Border Crossings),” a fam- media, including watercol- ily-friendly performance or, acrylics, collage, mixed that pairs the band Jarabe media, clay, chalk, charcoal Mexicano with the Ballet and pencil. Folklorico de Los Angeles. Camp sessions will be Tickets range from $20 to held 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., $95. Monday through Friday, at For more information, go the Bothwell Arts Center, to https://livermorearts.org. 2466 Eighth St. Sessions will begin June 21, July 12, and Aug. 9. The cost is $350 per session. LVPAC is also resuming its Family Films series at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., beginning with “October Sky” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 23. The Family Films sched- ule also includes “The Goonies” at 7 p.m., Wednes- day, July 21 “The Muppet Movie” at 7 p.m., Wednes- www.independentnews.com JUNE 10, 2021 • The Independent 11 VICTIM (Continued from first page) years,” she said. “Anything $26,000 from more than last year, she and Jose wished wanted the most recently Livermore Library to Host he really tried, he was good 180 people, many of whom the best for each other in — children, the possibility at — bowling, baseball, sent condolence messages their new lives. She said of his parents ever having a Jazz Concert basketball, tennis. He loved to Jose’s family. To view that she has had moments of grandchild by him.” The Livermore Public Library will host a live virtual jazz the movie, Top Gun and Tom the page, visit http://bit.ly/ anger since the shooting, but Despite those feelings, Cruise. It was his favorite.” Indy_JoseGoFundMe. “mainly just pain, sadness Sarah said, she prays for the concert by the Dave Rocha Trio at 4 p.m., Monday, On a Gofundme.com “He had a big heart and and a hurt in my heart that shooter’s family in addition July 12. site, where many people great sense of humor,” wrote will never go away.” to all the victims’ families. The program is part of the library’s adult summer reading expressed their condolences, Laurie Moy, who knew him “(The gunman) took “People hear of these program, “Color Tour World,” sponsored by the Friends of Jose’s family called him “an at church. “A beautiful life away a man who could do shootings and are heartbro- extraordinary son, brother cut short.” literally anything he put his ken, but move on a few days the Livermore Public Library. Participants who complete and friend full of life.” “Sending all my love to mind to,” she said. “He took later,” Sarah said. “Never the challenge by Aug. 12 will be entered into a drawing “His love for adventure the Hernandez family” wrote away a vibrant light from until you’re the one griev- for a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant or business. showed through riding his Karli Spence. “I have such this world, someone who ing do you feel the true pain motorcycle and playing soc- wonderful memories of Jose wanted to play soccer with and lack the ability to move To watch the free concert, go to https://us02web.zoom. cer,” the family wrote. “He from high school. He is a kids in less fortunate coun- forward for a while. But I us/j/82585172086. For more information about the was an avid skier, boater and bright light who will be ter- tries and bring clean water know Jose would want me summer reading program, go to www.livermorelibrary. master mechanic.” ribly missed.” to Africa and so many other to not only survive, but to net or call 925-373-5505. Through Friday June 4, Sarah said that despite underserved countries. And thrive, to get up and execute the site had raised more than their breakup and divorce he took away what (Jose) my dreams.”

Legal No. 4871. Published nature of Registrant/s/: Ron- ing owner(s): L & R Truck- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Legal No. 4885. Published 1, 2026. The Independent MERCHANDISE LEGAL NOTICES May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. ald N. Potter, President. This ing, 26 Rollingstone Cmn, NAME STATEMENT June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021. Legal No. 4888. Published FOR SALE statement was filed with the Livermore, CA 94550. This FILE NO. 579277 June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021. FOR INFORMATION FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County Clerk of Alameda on business is conducted by a The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ESTATE/ GARAGE/ YARD SALES PLACING NAME STATEMENT May 12, 2021. Expires May Limited Liability Company. ing business as: 1) North NAME STATEMENT CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICES FILE NO. 578749 12, 2026. The Independent The date on which the reg- Berkeley Imports 2) North FILE NO. 579461 Fabulous Estate Sale Call 925-243-8000 The following person(s) do- Legal No. 4875. Published istrant first commenced to Berkeley Wine, 1005 Camelia The following person(s) doing ANIMALS June 11-12 ing business as: New City May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. transact business under the Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, business as: Project Fitness, from 8:00-2:00 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Locksmith Inc., 6994 Village fictitious business name(s) is hereby registered by the 27492 Hemlock Ranch Road, CATS/ DOGS 3871 Hillside Ave. FOR CHANGE OF NAME Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above: 1/19/2016. Sig- following owner(s): NBI Ac- Hayward, CA 94544, is hereby Livermore Case No. HG 20098388 is hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT nature of Registrant/s/: Luis quisitions, LLC, 1005 Camelia registered by the following ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, following owner(s): New FILE NO. 578421 Nieves Fuentes, Manager. Street, Berkeley, CA 94710. owner(s): Tolulope Anyanwu, for adoption information con- Amazing collectibles, carousel SUPERIOR COURT OF City Locksmith Inc., 6994 The following person(s) do- This statement was filed with This business is conducted 27492 Hemlock Ranch Road, tact Valley Humane Society at horse, jukebox, English organ, CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF Village Parkway, Dublin, ing business as: 1) 2 Chicks the County Clerk of Alameda by a Limited Liability Com- Hayward, CA 94544. This (925)426-8656 china/crystal & Much More!!! ALAMEDA CA 94568. This business is Fundraising LLC, 2). Custom on May 19, 2021. Expires May pany. The date on which the business is conducted by an conducted by a Corporation. Fundraising Solutions, 6985 19, 2026. The Independent registrant first commenced Individual. The date on which FREE SECTION TO ALL INTERESTED The date on which the reg- Spencer Court, Dublin, CA Legal No. 4879. Published to transact business un- the registrant first com- PERSONS: istrant first commenced to 94568, is hereby registered May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2021. der the fictitious business menced to transact business Free Pine & Oak Wood Petitioner: transact business under the by the following owner(s): 2 name(s) listed above: 1999. under the fictitious business You cut & haul it Veronica Nubia Metante fictitious business name(s) Chicks Fundraising LLC, 6985 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant/s/: name(s) listed above: N/A. Lots of Pine cones, too P.O. Box 2596 listed above: 1/11/21. Sig- Spencer Court, Dublin, CA NAME STATEMENT William U. Weiss, Manager. Signature of Registrant/s/: Please call Dublin, CA 94568 nature of Registrant/s/: Kul- 94568. This business is con- FILE NO. 579341 This statement was filed with Tolulope Anyanwu, Proprietor. (408)897-3156 (925) 325-4972 deep Singh, President. This ducted by a Limited Liability The following person(s) do- the County Clerk of Alameda This statement was filed with Adopt a new best friend [email protected] statement was filed with the Company. The date on which ing business as: Crossroads on May 19, 2021. Expires May the County Clerk of Alameda TVAR LOST/ FOUND Tri-Valley Animal filed a petition with this court County Clerk of Alameda on the registrant first com- Specialty Foods, 3300 East 19, 2026. The Independent on May 26, 2021. Expires May NOTICES /ANNOUNCEMENTS for a decree changing names May 5, 2021. Expires May menced to transact business Castro Valley Blvd, Suite B, Legal No. 4883. Published 26, 2026. The Independent Rescue as follows: 5, 2026. The Independent under the fictitious business Castro Valley, CA 94552, is June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021. Legal No. 4886. Published NOTICES Present Name: Legal No. 4872. Published name(s) listed above: N/A. hereby registered by the fol- June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021. Our current weekly adoption Veronica Nubia Metante May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. Signature of Registrant/s/: lowing owner(s): Crossroads FICTITIOUS BUSINESS events include: “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- Proposed Name: Shana Trias, Manager. This Speciatly Foods LLC, 3941 NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS fornia law requires that con- Veronika Nubia Metante FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement was filed with the Alstead CT, Dublin, CA 94568. FILE NO. 59402 NAME STATEMENT Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies tractors taking jobs that total THE COURT ORDERS NAME STATEMENT County Clerk of Alameda on This business is conducted The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 579476 at Farmer’s Market in Pleas- $500 or more (labor and/ that all persons interested FILE NO. 578642 April 27, 2021. Expires April by a Limited Liability Com- business as: 7G Small Town The following person(s) doing anton. The location is Deluc- or materials) be licensed in this matter appear before The following person(s) do- 27, 2026. The Independent pany. The date on which the Boutique, 121 Kilkare Rd, business as: PYF Services, chi Park, 4501 First St. Hours: by the Contractors State Li- this court at the hearing indi- ing business as: WorkSHIFT, Legal No. 4876. Published registrant first commenced to Sunol, CA 94586, is hereby 2725 Oregano Court, Pleas- 10:00am to 1:00pm. cense Board. State law also cated below to show cause, 1689 Arrowhead Avenue, May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2021. transact business under the registered by the follow- anton, CA 94588, is hereby Saturdays & Sundays - Kit- requires that contractors in- if any, why the petition for Livermore, CA, 94551, is fictitious business name(s) ing owner(s): Lorri Gronley, registered by the following tens at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 clude their license numbers change of name should not hereby registered by the fol- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above: N/A. Signature 121 Kilkare Rd, Sunol, CA owner(s): Sahana Sridhar, Amador Plaza Rd. Hours: on all advertising. Check your be granted. Any person ob- lowing owner(s): Crisabel NAME STATEMENT of Registrant/s/: Joseph Had- 94586. This business is 2725 Oregano Court, Pleasan- 11am to 3pm. contractor’s status at www. jecting to the name changes Monterola Thomas, 1689 Ar- FILE NO. 578780 dad, Owner Member. This conducted by an Individual. ton, CA 94588. This business Visit our website, WWW. cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- described above must file rowhead Avenue, Livermore, The following person(s) do- statement was filed with the The date on which the reg- is conducted by an Individual. TVAR.ORG, to see adoptable CSLB (2752). Unlicensed a written objection that in- CA, 94551. This business is ing business as: Honee Bee County Clerk of Alameda on istrant first commenced to The date on which the reg- animals, volunteer opportuni- persons taking jobs less than cludes the reasons for the conducted by an Individual. Beauty, 6599 Dublin Blvd, Ste May 21, 2021. Expires May transact business under the istrant first commenced to ties, and how to donate. $500 must state in their ad- objection at least two court The date on which the reg- H, #230, Dublin, CA 94568, 21, 2026. The Independent fictitious business name(s) transact business under the vertisements that they are days before the matter is istrant first commenced to is hereby registered by the Legal No. 4880. Published listed above: N/A. Signature fictitious business name(s) Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL not licensed by the Contrac- scheduled to be heard and transact business under the following owner(s): Sarahi June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021. of Registrant/s/: Lorri Gron- listed above: May 1, 2021. RESCUE on Facebook, Twitter, tors State License Board.” and Instagram. must appear at the hearing fictitious business name(s) Carrillo-Martinez, 2311 Ivy ley, Sole Proprietership. This Signature of Registrant/s/: REAL ESTATE to show cause why the peti- listed above: N/A. Signature Hill Way #932, San Ramon, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement was filed with the Sahana Sridhar, Owner. This FERAL CAT FOUNDATION tion should not be granted. If of Registrant/s/: Crisabel CA 94582. This business is NAME STATEMENT statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda on Cat & kitten adoptions now LAND FOR RENT no written objection is timely Monterola Thomas, Owner. conducted by an Individual. FILE NO. 579207 County Clerk of Alameda on May 25, 2021. Expires May at the new Livermore Petco filed, the court may grant the This statement was filed with The date on which the reg- The following person(s) do- May 27, 2021. Expires May OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / 25, 2026. The Independent on Saturdays from 10:00AM petition without a hearing. the County Clerk of Alameda istrant first commenced to ing business as: Alissas Tea, 27, 2026. The Independent DUPLEX / APT RENTAL Legal No. 4884. Published to 2:30PM. We have many on May 4, 2021. Expires May transact business under the 220 Wood ST. Unit 604, Liver- Legal No. 4887. Published NOTICE OF HEARING June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021. adorable, tame kittens that 4, 2026. The Independent fictitious business name(s) more, CA 94550, is hereby June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021. HOUSE/ROOMS/RENTALS Date: 7/2/2021 have been tested for FiV & Legal No. 4873. Published listed above: N/A. Signa- registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TO SHARE Time: 11:00 AM FELV, altered & vaccinated. May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. ture of Registrant/s/: Sarahi owner(s): Alissa Egovora, 220 NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Dept: 17 We also have adult cats & BOAT / RV / RENTAL SPACE The address of the court is: Carrillo-Martinez, Owner. This Wood ST. Unit 604, Livermore, FILE NO. 579533 NAME STATEMENT ranch cats for adoption. Alameda County Administra- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS statement was filed with the CA 94550. This business is The following person(s) do- FILE NO. 579572 Inland Valley Publishing Co. tion Building 1221 Oak Street NAME STATEMENT County Clerk of Alameda on conducted by an Individual. ing business as: Enigma The following person(s) do- Client Code:04126-00001 Oakland, CA 94612 FILE NO. 578321 May 6, 2021. Expires May The date on which the reg- Blanks, 3354 Vittoria Loop, ing business as: Nth Power EMPLOYMENT Re: Legal Notice for A copy of this Order To Show The following person(s) doing 6, 2026. The Independent istrant first commenced to Dublin, CA 94568, is hereby Studio, 1726 College Av- HELP WANTED Classified Ads Cause shall be published at business as: Catastrophe Cat Legal No. 4877. Published transact business under the registered by the following enue, Livermore, CA 94550, is The Federal Fair Housing Act, SERVICES least once each week for Grooming, 383 South I Street, May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2021. fictitious business name(s) owner(s): Daniel Wearsch, hereby registered by the fol- Title VII of the Civil Rights four successive weeks prior Livermore, CA, 94550, is here- listed above: N/A. Signa- 3354 Vittoria Loop, Dublin, lowing owner(s): Neal Pann, BE WARY of out of area com- Act of 1964, and state law to the date set for hearing on by registered by the following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ture of Registrant/s/: Alissa CA 94568. This business 1726 College Ave, Livermore, panies. Check with the local prohibit advertisements for the petition in the following owner(s): Devin Frankland, NAME STATEMENT Egorova, Owner. This state- is conducted by a Married CA 94550. This business is Better Business Bureau be- housing and employment newspaper of general circu- 3884 Harvard Way, Livermore, FILE NO. 579248 ment was filed with the Couple. The date on which conducted by an Individual. fore you send money or fees. that contain any preference, lation printed in this county: CA 94550. This business is The following person(s) do- County Clerk of Alameda on the registrant first com- The date on which the reg- Read and understand any limitation or discrimination The Independent News- conducted by an Individual. ing business as: 1) Barrel May 17, 2021. Expires May menced to transact business istrant first commenced to contracts before you sign. based on protected classes, paper 2250 First Street, The date on which the reg- Down Wine Services 2) Eat. 17, 2026. The Independent under the fictitious business transact business under the Shop around for rates. including race, color, religion, Livermore, CA 94550 istrant first commenced to Drink,Jet!, 2356 Palm Av- Legal No. 4881. Published name(s) listed above: N/A. fictitious business name(s) sex, handicap, familial status Dated: May 7, 2021 /s/: transact business under the enue, Livermore, CA 94550 June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021. Signature of Registrant/s/: listed above: N/A. Signa- or national origin. IVPC does Judge Tara M. Desautels. fictitious business name(s) is hereby registered by the Daniel Wearsch. This state- ture of Registrant/s/: Neal TO PLACE not knowingly accept any The Independent Legal listed above: April 1, 2021. following owner(s): Che Figo FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ment was filed with the Pann, Owner. This state- advertisements that are in No. 4870 Published May Signature of Registrant/s/: Ventures, LLC, 2356 Palm Av- NAME STATEMENT County Clerk of Alameda on ment was filed with the CLASSIFIED ADS violation of the law. 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. Devin Frankland, Owner. This enue, Livermore, CA 94550. FILE NO. 579172 May 28, 2021. Expires May County Clerk of Alameda on Call (925)243-8000 statement was filed with the This business is conducted The following person(s) doing 28, 2026. The Independent June 1, 2021. Expires June FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County Clerk of Alameda on by a Limited Liability Com- business as: 1) TL Network 2) NAME STATEMENT April 21, 2021. Expires April pany. The date on which the Technology and Lifestyle 3) FILE NO. 578505 21, 2026. The Independent registrant first commenced to Healthy Travel Forecast, 1970 The following person(s) do- Legal No. 4874. Published transact business under the Chalon Glen CT, Livermore, CA ing business as: Andersen May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. fictitious business name(s) 94550, is hereby registered by Professional’s Choice Bakery, 2033 Stoneridge Mall listed above: 2/15/2021. the following owner(s): Road- Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant/s/: way Intelligence, Inc., 970 is hereby registered by the NAME STATEMENT Meredith Sarboraria, Manag- Chalon Glen CT, Livermore, Real Estate Directory following owner(s): Hans FILE NO. 579019 ing Member. This statement CA 94550. This business is Bakery, Inc., 30703 San The following person(s) do- was filed with the County conducted by a Corporation. Local guide to the Valley’s Leading Clemente Street, Hayward, ing business as: C.P. Delivery Clerk of Alameda on May The date on which the reg- CA 94544. This business is , LLC, 3541 Kings Canyon 19, 2021. Expires May 19, istrant first commenced to Real Estate Professionals & Services conducted by a Corporation. CT, Pleasanton, CA 94588, is 2026. The Independent Le- transact business under the The date on which the reg- hereby registered by the fol- gal No. 4878. Published May fictitious business name(s) istrant first commenced to lowing owner(s): C.P. Delivery 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2021. listed above: 4/20/21. Signa- transact business under the , LLC, 3541 Kings Canyon CT, ture of Registrant/s/: Pallab fictitious business name(s) Pleasanton, CA 94588. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Chatterjee, President & CFO. Sandee Utterback listed above: 11/06/20. business is conducted by a NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with (925) 487-0524 Signature of Registrant/s/: Limited Liability Company. FILE NO. 579293 the County Clerk of Alameda CalBRE#00855150 Arthur Kao, Secretary. This The date on which the reg- The following person(s) doing on May 14, 2021. Expires May WWW.SANDEEU.COM statement was filed with the istrant first commenced to business as: L & R Trucking, 14, 2026. The Independent Specializing in County Clerk of Alameda on transact business under the 26 Rollingstone Cmn, Liver- Legal No. 4882. Published Livermore’s April 28, 2021. Expires April fictitious business name(s) more, CA 94550, is hereby June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021. Finest Homes 28, 2026. The Independent listed above: 3/1/2011. 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