Alameda County Orders Work to Stop on Proposed Cemetery
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VOLUME LI, NUMBER 46 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 Alameda County Orders Work to Stop on Proposed Cemetery Work has begun on a ple, including six rabbis, of David) cemetery will be of goodness and kindness, weather failed to conduct an cemetery in North Livermore consecrated what is planned a “cemetery within a ceme- said Rabbi Raleigh Resnick, enviornmental review and before any required approv- for use as a Jewish cemetery tery,” with Monte Vista Me- who participated in the cer- obtain permits from State Find Out What's als or permits are in place. in Alameda County on 4.5 morial Gardens (MVMG), emony. He is spiritual leader Fish and Wildlife. The area is within Alameda acres across Interstate 580 occupying the remainder of of Chabad of the Tri-Valley. In discussing plans, Happening County's jurisdiction. Uses from Livermore. There is the 105-acre site, according Issues still need to be Starkweather said that Ma- Check Out Section A on the land are restricted currently a Jewish Cemetery to T.W. Starkweather, chair- resolved regarding plans for gen David will be managed Section A is filled with by Measure D because it is at Roselawn Cemetery. man of MVMG. a cemetery. Measure D back- and operated by a group information about arts, outside the urban growth The land is next to Las The consecrators walked ers contend that if there were responsible for its main- people, entertainment and boundary. Colinas Road about halfway seven times around the cemetery-related buildings tenance. The management special events. There are The county public works between the North Liver- boundary of the site in a on the site, no matter how will be a completely paral- education stories, a variety department issued a stop- more Avenue and First Street ritual that emphasized the rural they look, their uses lel and separate structure of features, and the arts and work order on Oct. 16. freeway interchanges. three basic pillars of Juda- violate the Measure. The to MVMG. “We are not entertainment and bulletin Recently, two dozen peo- The Magen David (Star ism: Torah, prayer and acts county has noted that Stark- board. (See CEMETERY, page 5) Donor To First Step Match Each Donated Meal Taken to Open Heart Kitchen End Poverty (OHK), the only hot meal program in the Tri-Valley By Carol Graham area, is appealing to Tri-Val- A group partnering to ley residents and businesses address and alleviate hidden to donate frozen turkeys and poverty in the Tri-Valley fixings in preparation for the held a forum on October upcoming holiday season. 30th in Pleasanton. More More than 1,500 turkeys than 160 people attended are needed to meet the need the Hidden Poverty of the of the region’s hungry each Tri-Valley Lunch, which holiday season. featured three speakers, To facilitate donations including Livermore Super- during the busy holiday intendent of Schools Kelly season, OHK has developed Bowers. an all-new online program "People move to the sub- at www.booster.com/Open- urbs with the hope of living HeartKitchenHolidayMeals the American dream, but that allows donors to select that hasn't materialized for one of three options: a $20 all," Bowers said. "The faces donation that will provide a of poverty are our veterans, turkey for a local family, a our elderly and our youth. $50 donation that provides Each person is someone's a turkey and ingredients mother, daughter, sister, for a full holiday meal for father, brother or son. Pov- a local family, and a $250 erty in the suburbs comes donation that will provide a with a stigma, so people are turkey and full holiday meal reluctant to ask for help or for five local families. For a self-identify. Yet with the Photo - Doug Jorgensen cost of living and the severe limited time, an anonymous Young poll workers explain how to vote to one of the younger students. donor will match each meal budget crisis we have faced donated by donating an ad- for many years, there are ditional meal. hundreds of people who are Students Receive Lesson in Democracy just one job loss, medical Those who prefer to de- crisis, divorce, or housing liver a turkey and/or fixings By Carol Graham "One of the most important jobs of public education is loss away from the poverty directly to OHK are also to teach students about the rights and responsibilities that line." encouraged to participate. With media reporting a near record-low turnout of Cali- fornia voters, at least one Livermore polling place recorded come with living in a democracy," said Wilson. "In just a The forum was hosted Frozen turkey and holiday few short years, these students will be voting. They will by a partnership involv- fixing donations can be de- a lofty 85% turnout. Students at Arroyo Seco Elementary School turned up hopefully remember the thrill of getting to have a say in ing Hacienda Helping (See MEALS, page 3) in droves to cast their votes for the governor of California their government." Hands, Kaiser Permanente, during a Mock Election hosted by Lisa Wilson's combina- Wilder, grade 4: We have the right to vote because we the East Bay Community Livermore tion 4th-5th grade class. (See VOTING, page 3) (See POVERTY, page 5) Police to Wear Body Cameras LVPAC Appoints Chris Carter as Development Director The Livermore Valley He will have responsibility development of additional most recently as Director for comprehensive programs Livermore Police officers Performing Arts Center for donor cultivation and initiatives. A resident of Alumni Engagement and to build connection and will be wearing body cam- (LVPAC) announced Chris fundraising activities for Pleasanton, Carter joins Annual Giving. involvement among alumni eras in the future. Carter has been appointed LVPAC, including continu- LVPAC from St. Mary’s At St. Mary’s College, and stimulate annual giving. At its meeting on Mon- Development Director, ef- ation of the current “Boost College of California where Carter was responsible for During his tenure, Carter creating and implementing directed all the program- day, the Livermore City fective November 11, 2014. the Bankhead” program and he spent more than 11 years, (See LVPAC, page 2) Council authorized spending $134,000 for the purchase of body cameras. The city will enter into a 5 year contract Baker Wins Assembly Seat, New with Taser International for data storage. Faces on Some Boards, Councils As of 6/30/14, the ac- cumulated balance of un- Republican attorney City Council seats, new- expended distributions of Catharine Baker of Dublin comer Planning Commis- state Supplemental Law is the Valley's new Assem- sioner Steven Spedowfski blymember, after defeating led the field with 11,607 Enforcement Funds total of Democrat and Dublin Mayor votes. He will replace Doug $165,000. $134,000 of these Tim Sbranti for the 16th Horner, who is termed out. funds would be appropri- District seat. It is currently Incumbent Bob Woerner ated for the purchase of the held by Democrat Joan Bu- was returned to office with TASER International Axon chanan, who will be termed 11,032 votes. Chung Both- Flex body-worn cameras and out when the Legislature is well received 6400 votes, the first year of Evidence. sworn in on Dec. 1. and Christopher Pareja 4269. com online storage. With just a few votes left Jerry Thorne was re- The remaining four years to be counted on Tuesday, elected Pleasanton mayor of the Evidence.com Online Baker received 69,128 votes, with 13,130 votes to 6383 Services Agreement costs or 51.5 to Sbranti's 64,122, for challenger Matt Morri- $40,431 per year and will be or 48.5 percent. Sbranti cap- son. In the City Council race, incorporated into future Gen- tured the Alameda County incumbent Kathy Narum eral Fund budgets as an addi- portion of the district with led the field with 11,118. tional operating expenditure 51.9 percent of the vote. Joining her on the council of the Police Department. However, Baker won the is former planning com- According to a staff more populous Contra Costa missioner Arne Olson, with report, officer body-worn side 53.8 percent to 46.2 8200 votes. Olivia Sanwong cameras have benefitted precent. won 6885 votes and George both officers and the public In Livermore, Mayor Bowen had 6625. Olson re- John Marchand ran unop- places Cheryl Cook-Kallio, Celebrating the defeat of Measure T in Dublin are (left to right) Councilmember Abe alike. They accurately docu- posed, and received 17,909 who reached term limits. Gupta, Seth Adams (Save Mount Diablo), Dick Schneider (Sierra Club) and Laura ment encounters; improve votes. Dublin will have a new Mercier (Tri-valley Conservancy). For the story, see page 2. digital evidence gathering; For the two Livermore reduce time in court; in- crease successful prosecu- tions; streamline reporting; and are useful as a training Inside PET OF THE WEEK tool. In addition, the cameras All Zepplin wants is a whole lotta love. The improve quality of service by 6-month-old heartbreaker knows his time is efficiently clearing up public SECTION A Editorial..............................4 gonna come, since he’s wildly affectionate with complaints, reducing liabil- Art & Entertainment...........8 Mailbox...............................4 a powerful leap. Give Zepplin all your love today ity claims and protecting of- – adopt him from Valley Humane Society, 3670 ficers from false accusations. Bulletin Board..................10 Roundup...............................3 The camera to be used in- Milestones ....................12 Short Notes.....................8 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, Tuesday through cludes a wide field of vision Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.