Thursday, MAY 27, 2021 VOLUME LVIII, NUMBER 21 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL

Upset at Climate Denier's Platform Council Votes 5-0 Santer Set to Leave LLNL To Approve Eden By Jeff Garberson REGIONAL — Internation- Housing Project ally known climate scientist By Aly Brown of immediately providing Ben Santer will leave Law- LIVERMORE — The city affordable homes to a com- rence Livermore National munity that’s seen a large Laboratory at the end of council this week voted 5-0 to approve the Eden Hous- portion of residents priced September, unhappy that out. Those who oppose the the Laboratory where he ing project. The decision was made current plans — including has worked for nearly 30 groups such as Preserve years is providing a speaking Tuesday afternoon, follow- ing a packed virtual meeting Downtown Livermore and platform for a critic who not Save Livermore Downtown only rejects the seriousness on Monday with about 200 participants and just over (SLD) — want the housing of climate change, but also On Saturday, May 22, the Pleasanton VFW Post 6298 and American Legion 237, along moved across the street to disparages the efforts of with local Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout Packs, place veterans' markers and 100 public speakers. Slated for the city’s enable a park on the vacated climate researchers. American flags on the graves of vets buried at Pioneer Cemetery in honor of Memorial land and to create additional Santer announced his de- Downtown Core at the Day. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) [See photo gallery at www.independentnews.com/ southeastern corner of Rail- affordable units on the new parture plans on Monday multimedia] location, as many as 230 through the Union of Con- road Avenue and South L Street, the project is set in total. cerned Scientists, a scientific During the deliberation on advocacy group of which he to provide 130 affordable Tuesday, Livermore Mayor is a board member. housing units. Bob Woerner said that the Injured Vet Finds Path to Recovery The project has been a By chance, Santer’s name By Dawnmarie Fehr to a hospital in Germany. (VA) nursing home, where planning for the area started in point of controversy for 2003; the city has repeatedly also appeared Monday as Meylan’s parents flew to she spent another two years. lead author of a scientific LIVERMORE — Mariela Livermore. Those who sup- reached out to get input from Meylan is a United States Germany to be with her and In 2008, her parents were port the current plans have the community for the site. article suggesting that the bring her home. finally able to bring her back world has warmed more in Army veteran fighting to stressed the importance (See EDEN, page 10) overcome repercussions “We brought her back. to their Livermore home, the past 40 years than was She was still in a coma,” where she now resides. initially understood from from an injury sustained in Kuwait in 2004. said her mother, Lisette Her journey to recovery past satellite observations. Meylan. “She was really bad has been long, but Meylan is Sunwalker Energy Withdraws The article appeared in Meylan — a heavy equipment truck driver — . . . they didn’t think she was determined to work toward the American Meteorological going to survive the flight.” the goal of walking unas- Solar Project Proposed for Society’s Journal of Climate. was traveling as part of a convoy when she left her Meylan stayed at Wal- sisted and regaining lost It served to reinforce Santer’s ter Reed Hospital for one motor function. Through North Livermore Open Space view, and the consensus of vehicle to help another crew month, then was transferred programs at the VA and By Larry Altman capable of generating six the research community, change a tire on their truck. to a nursing home in Wash- other locations, she has laid megawatts of power on most in two respects: first, that She said she doesn’t remem- LIVERMORE — Facing ington D.C., where she plans to meet those goals. of a 71-acre parcel at 4871 climate change is real, dan- ber the entire incident, but stiff opposition from Tri- stayed another two years. One place she focuses on N. Livermore Ave. gerous and needs continuous the situation changed very Valley property owners and In the early days after the re-training her brain is Are- The solar farm would investigation; and second, quickly. environmentalists, Sun- “We were almost done, accident, doctors advocated na Training Center (ATC) in have been developed near a (See SANTER, page 10) for Meylan’s former hus- Livermore. Founded in 2017 walker Energy of Oakland we were tightening the lug has withdrawn its approved site where Intersect Power nuts,” she recalled. “Then band to “pull the plug,” but by Lorraine Maggi, ATC plans to build a 350-acre he insisted on keeping his offers a range of classes project to build a 59-acre we were hit by a vehicle.” solar power generating site solar farm. Intersect Pow- Widower of Meylan sustained a trau- wife and hope alive. Meylan and modalities for fitness, er’s Aramis project was said she is still appreciative overall health and athletic in agricultural land near matic brain injury, as well as Livermore, county planning approved in March. Dublin School a dislocated hip, a collapsed of his advocacy, though they training. Both large-scale solar have since separated. Meylan uses multiple tools authorities said Thursday. lung and a host of other The company emailed facilities faced significant With her recovery still in in ATC’s arsenal, focusing community opposition. Board Member issues. The brain injury on neurocentric health and its decision to Alameda caused a stroke, leaving her question, she moved into the Three groups — Save North Livermore Veterans Affairs County planning officials on To Fill Vacancy in a coma. She was sent (See VET, page 10) Wednesday, prompting offi- Livermore Valley; Friends cials to remove four appeals of Livermore; Friends of of the project from the Board Open Space and Vineyards Legislation to Protect Tesla Park Advances of Supervisors June 3 meet- — and residents John and ing agenda, said Damien Jackie Bowles filed appeals By Tony Kukulich as Tesla Park, in exchange erations to come,” Bauer- with the Board of Supervi- for a payment of $9 million Kahan said in an email to Curry, a county planner. REGIONAL — It’s been The email was not made sors to stop the Sunwalker more than two decades since to Off-Highway Vehicle The Independent. “Tesla project. Trust Fund. Park contains an abundance public. state officials first attempted “The reasons stated are In April, Supervisors Da- to expand off-highway ve- “Rather than continuing of highly sensitive natural vid Haubert, Richard Valle the local controversy and resources, including native time/money and no clear hicle (OHV) access to the outcome to (the) project, and Wilma Chan voted 3-0 3,100-acre Alameda-Tesla ongoing litigation, my leg- biological diversity, a criti- to consider the appeals, islation provides a path to cal linkage habitat corridor, difficulty attracting/keeping Expansion Area. But legis- investors,” Curry said. and revisit the EBZA’s cer- lation intended to bring that resolve the local dispute in a unique vegetation assem- tification of the project’s manner that is wise and fair blages and wildlife habitats. Attempts for comment effort to an end is advanc- from Sunwalker Energy final environmental impact ing in both the state senate – good for the state, good for Our community has fought report and approval of the the public and good for the for decades to preserve this were unsuccessful. WILLIAM KUO and assembly, with votes Curry said the withdraw- conditional-use permit. Su- expected this June. environment,” Glazer said. land, and my bill AB 1512 pervisors Keith Carson and The Senate Appropria- is a win-win for the state of al cancels the conditional- By Dawnmarie Fehr In February of this use permit to develop the Nate Miley were not in at- year, Senator Steve Glazer, tions Committee passed SB California, our environment tendance at the time. DUBLIN — In a special 799 on May 20, qualifying and recreationists.” solar farm approved by the meeting held May 18, the D-SD7, introduced Senate East County Board of Zon- Among other charges, Bill (SB) 799, while As- it for a vote before the full The Alameda-Tesla Ex- the appellants said that the Dublin Unified School senate. That vote is expected pansion Area is owned by ing Adjustments (EBZA) District (DUSD) Board of semblymember Rebecca in December. Sunwalker or project was an improper use Bauer-Kahan, D-AD16, before a June 4 legislative Parks and Recreation. It’s of agricultural land; it would Trustees appointed William deadline. The path of Bauer- part of the Carnegie State another entity would have Kuo — spouse of late trustee simultaneously introduced to begin the process anew if ruin aesthetics, violate Mea- Assembly Bill (AB) 1512. Kahan’s bill in the assembly Vehicular Recreation Area sure D and harm federally Catherine Kuo — to fill his mirrored that of the senate (SVRA) off-highway mo- a similar project for the site wife’s empty seat. The language in the bills were planned, Curry said. listed species; and that the differs slightly, but both bill. A vote in the assembly tor vehicle park in Corral county needed to develop Catherine Kuo was struck is also expected by June 4. Hollow Canyon. There are “We’re unsure if they’ll and killed by a car while bills require the Department come back to the project or a solar policy. The groups of Parks and Recreation to “We have an incredible 1,300 acres currently open also stated that the Sun- volunteering for food dis- opportunity to save this rare to OHV use in the park. not,” Curry said. tribution at a district school preserve the Alameda-Tesla Sunwalker’s plan would walker project violated the ecological treasure for gen- (See TESLA, page 9) in March. The board inter- Expansion Area, also known have placed a solar farm (See SUNWALKER, page 10) viewed Kuo and two other applicants during the special meeting. After acknowledg- City Updating Blueprint to ing the overwhelming com- munity support for Kuo, Address Area Housing Needs they unanimously voted to By Ruth Roberts RHNA allocations and time- select him. frames for the local reviews “I was very encouraged PLEASANTON — The council has begun the work and appeal process. and touched by the amount The city will use the unit of support I received from of updating the city's Re- gional Housing Needs Al- estimates as a guideline and the Dublin community,” begin scheduling public out- Kuo said. “Folks emailed location (RHNA) blueprint for 2023-2031 as mandated reach forums and workshops and made public comments per state regulations. to the board members. I was by the state. “This is the beginning “There will be opportuni- also relieved to have been ties for the public to provide appointed unanimously by of an 18-month process to comprehensively update the input and comments, and to all four board members, cover the content in detail,” which puts us on a good city’s housing element, and a key piece of this process said Jennifer Hagen, Pleas- starting note.” anton’s associate planner. Although Catherine Kuo is to complete planning, and to identify sites, for 5,965 “This will include outreach was elected to serve as the events, stakeholder meet- Area 3 trustee from 2020 to future housing units,” said Ellen Clark, Pleasanton’s ings and planning com- 2024, Kuo’s appointment mission and city council will end with the next board community development director. meetings.” Las Positas Collage held a drive-thru graduation for its veteran graduates Saturday, election cycle in 2022, at In order to meet the new which time he can run for The Association of Bay May 22. The event was sponsored by Las Positas' Veterans First Program and included Area Governments (ABAG) RHNA numbers, the council active military, veterans’ support groups and other veterans’ organizations. Seen re-election. He has indicated will need to identify and ul- his intention to do so. and the Metropolitan Trans- here, Adeana Santos, Student Veterans Organization president, receives flowers for portation Commission will timately rezone a number of During the meeting, Kuo parcels throughout the city. graduation. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) [See photo gallery at www.independentnews. soon begin issuing draft com/multimedia] (See BOARD, page 9) (See HOUSING, page 11)

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LLNS Accepting Applications for Grants Lawrence Livermore tainable, financially viable, index.html#community. National Security (LLNS) and accountable for spend- LLNS is the company con- is now accepting applica- ing and program results. tracted to manage the Law- tions for its annual Com- For more information, rence Livermore National munity Gift Program for go to www.llnsllc.com/ Laboratories. 2021. Established in 2008, the LLNS Community COMINGNEW ON SOON THE SINGLE MARKET! STORY! Gift Program helps fund nonprofit organizations RARE FIND! addressing science, tech- nology, engineering, arts, and mathematics educa- tion, along with community Linda Diaz Futral service and philanthropic Broker/Realtor needs of the surrounding 925.980.3561 communities. [email protected] LLNS will provide up 11535 Mines Rd., $1,789,000 www.lindafutral.com to $150,000 to qualified 3 Bed w/oce, 3 Bath ~2943 Sq. Ft. License #01257605 nonprofit organizations and Highly4587 anticipated Jeannie custom! Ct government agencies serv- 4Just Bed, over 3 7Bath, acres ~2658 of tranquil Sq. living Ft. ing Alameda, Contra Costa, andOne-third space to acre enjoy lot! it all! Pool, barn,$1,400,000 arena, and more! The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) responded to a fire on Vineyard and San Joaquin counties. Grants will be awarded in Avenue between Livermore and Pleasanton Thursday, around 4:20 p.m. LPFD Deputy amounts ranging from $500 Chief Joe Testa said his crews were able to quickly extinguish the vegetation fire to $10,000. PENDING that covered a 1-acre parcel of school district-owned land. No injuries occurred, and Organizations interested ZERO DAYS ON MARKET no homes were threatened. Equipment from crews conducting weed abatement for in the program must apply fire safety sparked the fire. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) by Aug. 13. To be eligible, [See photo gallery at www.independentnews.com/multimedia] organizations must be sus-

Nicole Sweeney Realtor Sandia Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Research Facility 925.518.2142 [email protected] Sandia National Labo- work done at the CRF.” atmospheric chemistry. done the pre-competitive DRE #01965816 ratories is celebrating the Technological advances Researcher Charles research that is shared pub- SANDHURST STUNNER 40th anniversary of the to emerge from the CRF Mueller is currently work- licly, and they will go do 202 OBSIDIAN WAY, LIVERMORE opening of the Combustion include ion imaging, de- ing on ducted fuel injection specialized, proprietary 5 Bedroom • 3 Bath Research Facility (CRF) in veloped in the late 1980s, for diesel engines, which research,” Allendorf said. 2,856 Sq Ft • 9,124 Sq Ft Lot Livermore. which uses lasers to ionize could eliminate soot by fine “The state of American The facility, which gas molecules and projects tuning the fuel-air mixture, industrial research has The Market Is Hot! opened on March 6, 1981, the resultant ions onto a and which Chris Shad- changed massively in the “was designed to provide two-dimensional detector, dix, who headed energy last 40 years. Many of those an understanding of com- providing information that and transportation sciences industries had their own bustion in response to the can be used to understand before recently being ap- research labs, which we PENDING energy crisis,” explained the details of the chemical pointed to manage another would complement. Many BROOKMEADOW TOWNHOME Craig Taatjes, who super- reactions that formed the department at Sandia, said of those research labs just vises physical sciences re- molecules. “would be a huge, huge don’t exist anymore. Our search at Sandia, referring “Ion imaging is used in breakthrough.” pre-competitive work al- to the 1970s oil embargo hundreds of labs around Carling said it “took a lows our industrial partners Nicole Sweeney by members of OPEC that the world now,” said CRF while for the engine com- to focus their precious re- Realtor drove a surge in gasoline director Sarah Allendorf, panies to really understand search dollars on the pieces 925.518.2142 prices and a supply short- “and is a foundation for the value of what we can that is their competitive [email protected] age in the United States. other types of experiments provide them as they design advantage.” 4787 MULQUEENEY CMN, LIVERMORE DRE #01965816 “The other part of the that have expanded our these engines.” Sandia National Labo- 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath vision was that it be a col- understanding of gas phase “As time went on,” Car- ratories, based in Albu- 1,250 Sq Ft. laborative facility where chemistry.” ling said, “they became querque, New Mexico, Multiple Oers researchers from around Other technologies de- more and more dependent is operated by National the world could participate, veloped at CRF include upon understanding what Technology and Engineer- A Prime Time To Sell teach us and learn from us,” Chemical Kinetics, a was going on inside the ing Solutions of Sandia, a Taatjes added. “One of the software package written cylinder, which we were subsidiary of Honeywell big visions was to bring to calculate combustion uncovering.” International, for the U.S. together the applied offices chemistry and now used The business partner- Department of Energy’s

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She as many people as possible the coronavirus. said she applauded state can get vaccinated.” A Nurses Association co- health officials’ decision to The dashboard posted by president, registered nurse keep conservative policies the Alameda County Health Jean Ross, said in a video in place until June 15, and Department shows higher posted on the group’s web- hopes they will continue percentages of COVID-19 site that the new changes in afterward. cases and hospitalizations the guidelines create confu- The nurses also have for African Americans and sion for health professionals been concerned about the Hispanic people, compared and potential danger for relative lack of vaccina- to people who are white only health professionals work- tions and higher death and or Asian, a measurement of ing cases. hospitalization rates for how hard Hispanic people “How am I going to un- minority groups that appear and African Americans have derstand whether the person to be underserved. been hit by the pandemic in Pleasanton's Prodigy Fitness and Fleet Feet are sponsoring a training program and next to me is not masked Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Do- the county. 5K run to raise money for nonprofit organization Girls Soccer Worldwide. The 5K for a because they are fully vac- Cause event begins May 31 and includes six weeks of personal training, conditioning cinated, partially vaccinated, LISTED!JUST and entry in the 5K. (Photo - Robyn Ladle) refuse to be vaccinated, or 1,932 sQ. fT. have a condition that does not allow them to be vac- 4 BEDroom, cinated?” said Ross. “Only 2.5 BATHroom. 36% of the country is fully Livermore to Hold East Avenue Corridor Workshop vaccinated. We are not out Located in Livermore will hold a third East Avenue Corridor Study community workshop on Tuesday, of the woods yet. It’s dan- North Vasco June 8. The online, Zoom-based meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. gerous to take away any part of the plan — social The city is considering several alternatives to enhance bicycle and pedestrian travel and distancing, wearing a mask 6274 Altamar Cir, Livermore safety along East Avenue between Livermore Avenue and South Vasco Road, and getting vaccinated. including medians and left-turn lanes, bicycle lanes, and wider sidewalks. The city is also Tyler Moxley She urged those who 4th Generation Realtor considering changes to crosswalks and more street lighting. agree with her to sign an Broker Associate 925.518.1083 The workshop will highlight various alternatives and present the results from previous surveys online petition to the CDC www.tylermoxley.com and outreach efforts. To join the workshop online, go to www.zoom.us/j/95295713124 (Meeting posted on the Nurses As- License #01412130 ID 952 9571 3124) or call 669-900-6833 to listen by phone. For more information, go to www. sociation website. eastavecorridorstudy.com. Zenei Triunto-Cortez, a registered nurse who is Thinking of Making California to Lift Most COVID-19 Restrictions on June 15 Citing increased vacci- Current guidelines are tion. attend indoor events with a Move? nation rates and low COV- that people who are fully For large outdoor gather- more than 5,000 people. Whether leaving the area or out of state ID-19 hospitalization, Cali- vaccinated against COV- ings with more than 10,000 Wearing a facemask will Leslie has access to great fornia announced last week ID-19 “can participate in people, the state said event not be sufficient, according REALTOR’s® and can help. that it will no longer require indoor and outdoor activi- organizers must require to the state. social distancing or limited ties, large or small, without proof of vaccination or a The California Depart- capacity for businesses or wearing a mask or physical negative COVID test. But ment of Public Health is events as of June 15. distancing,” according to people without either may also lifting isolation and However, the state said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle still be allowed in if they quarantine requirements it would still require face- Walensky. wear a face covering. for travelers, and instead masks, in line with Centers Some businesses may People must also show will issue a travel advisory for Disease Control and Pre- also continue to require proof of vaccination or a that aligns with CDC guid- vention (CDC) guidelines. facemasks at their discre- negative COVID-19 test to ance. Dublin Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint to Promote Safety Dublin Police Servic- arrests, but to promote are looking for impaired charged with a first-time es will conduct a DUI public safety by deterring drivers because driving DUI face an average of 925.784.7979 checkpoint from 7 p.m. motorists from driving under the influence is dan- $13,500 in fines and penal- LeslieFaught.com on Saturday, May 29, to 3 while under the influence gerous and puts others on ties, as well as a suspended REALTOR® , CRS, SRES® SellingEastBayHomes.com a.m. on Sunday, May 30, of alcohol or drugs. the road at risk.” license. DRE01027778 near Dublin Boulevard and “The safety of our com- Police said checkpoint “I’ll find a buyer for your home and a home for you to buy” Civic Plaza. munity is, and always will locations are chosen based The goal, according be, our mission,” Captain on a history of DUI crash- to police, is not to make Nate Schmidt said. “We es and arrests. 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It surely is. But it’s safe to fall, and a meager snowpack that melted too early. projects designed to mitigate wildfire damage. say that this year is different. A set of conditions, Runoff either evaporated or was absorbed by the During recent interviews with The Indepen- years in the making, is converging all across the parched ground before it could drain into the creeks dent, representatives from LPFD and ACFD western states to create particularly worrisome and rivers that feed watersheds. That was before the talked about the action their respective agencies predictions for the period typically between July first red-flag days were posted in mid-May. are taking as wildfire season takes hold. They also and September. If there is a silver lining, it’s that officials from stressed the actions that residents should take, Back in January, when there was still hope Gov. Gavin Newsom to the fire service agencies particularly those living in fire-prone wildland- that atmospheric rivers would develop over the that serve the Tri-Valley – the Livermore-Pleas- urban interface zones. Residents should harden Pacific and deliver quenching rains across the anton Fire Department (LPFD), Alameda County their homes, create defensible space, and consider state, fire officials remarked offhandedly that ev- Fire Department (ACFD) and Cal Fire – under- how they would handle an evacuation should one ery fire season is predicted to be the worst ever. stand exactly what is at stake and what steps need become necessary. Three months later, when it was becoming clear to be taken to prevent a worst-case scenario. The fire season may be challenging, but the that those rains were not going to materialize, the As Newsom stood at McClellan Air Force Base opportunity to be prepared and understand the concern became more real. on Monday, May 24, he described a $2 billion risk is also better than ever. MAILBOX Mailbox Guidelines: Opin- Downtown. My group, Pre- meetings and project objec- Dublin, the local (law enforce- heart of our city. Certainly, we nity in the Bay Area. Oppose ions voiced in letters published serve Downtown Livermore, tives. CoUrbanize.com offers ment) are three to five minutes do not want to be reminded, these bills. in Mailbox are those of the has reviewed the plan by SLD a five-point plan to developers away, so do you think that a bad time and again, about them as The Carnegie State Vehicu- author and do not necessar- and believes it is a viable and on how to overcome local town guy can do you harm in three instrumental in creating a token lar Recreation Area (SVRA) ily reflect the opinion of The feasible plan. opposition to urbanization. minutes? park, small, that is obstructed General Plan for the expan- Independent. Anonymous let- Mark claims the Alternate The City Council and the What's your life and your and shadowed by the plan’s 2 sion area allows one-third of ters will not be published. All Plan’s density is more than Mayor were notified that lob- family's worth? Do you think four-story buildings next to it. the 3,100 acres to be a buffer letters are required to have twice the Eden plan, but the byists were being employed Jean or Shawn will come fight Of course, we want to have zone dedicated to conserva- the name(s) of the person(s) acreages are wrong. When both and used during the Zoom call the bad guy for you? No way. affordable housing! The Mayor tion and restoration, in which submitting them, city of resi- plans only consider the acreage virtual meetings but showed Both of them will hide under and City Council can do this there would be no motorized dence and phone number, for of the lots the buildings are on, no concern. The voices of the the covers in bed (until) the with a creative solution. I urge travel. The remaining part of verification purposes. Abusive the Eden plan is 94 units/acre citizens of Livermore are being entire ordeal is over. them to move the Eden Plan to the expansion area would be letters may be rejected or while SLD’s is 91 units/acre. diminished by multi-million- Trust me, you need to de- a nearby place, and even con- an off-road experience for four- edited. Letters are subject to Mark claims none of the dollar developers using multi- fend yourself and family, be- sider adding to it. The future wheel driving and backcountry verification and may be edited parcels north of Railroad are million dollar lobbying groups cause the city of Dublin could residents of the complex will camping. for clarity at the discretion of owned by the city and cannot to drown out their opposition. care less about your safety. certainly enjoy the amenities of An off-road experience the editor. We reserve the right be acquired in time, but one is a large, airy central park, as we, doesn't mean you just go out to decide whether or not the let- owned by the city, and others Pay Attention to Legacy Reconsider the Plan ALL, rightfully should. Also, and drive wherever you please. ter will be published. Headings are open to selling. Sufficient Lawrence Thompson, Livermore Linda Milanese moving the Eden plan to a dif- Off-road driving takes place on for all letters may be edited at land can be acquired in time I have lived in Livermore My husband Don and I have ferent location will definitely designated dirt roads, trails or the discretion of the editor to to demonstrate viability and since 1973 and worked at the lived in Livermore for a long ease the big problem of traffic in special off-highway vehicle properly reflect their content. satisfy A1’s requirement. Lawrence Livermore National time. We’ve raised 3 kids here. and parking. (OHV) areas. It is an enjoyable A headline will be added to Mark claims any change Laboratory for 40 years. I truly I’m a former Livermore High Overall, this is a “Win- form of recreation for all ages letters received without one. will trigger a new competitive appreciate the qualities and School teacher and Don was an Win” solution. and families. It would be fun to Frequent letter writers may award process, but with an in- ambiance that make Livermore original founder of Las Positas explore the hills in this area in a have publication of their let- crease in the number of afford- a remarkable community. A College. I say this because, Move Eden Housing park specifically dedicated and ters delayed. Letters must be able units, the project’s score telephone poll and countless needless to say, we care a great Marcus Libkind, Livermore planned for such use. submitted by someone living would increase, and retaining letters to the editor in the In- deal about our town. Readers surely know why Carnegie SVRA is to be in or from the Tri-Valley; they the funding is very likely. dependent over many weeks We do believe there’s a it is a win-win to move the commended for having the must not offer medical advice Mark claimed SLD’s plan show that most Livermore pressing need for affordable Eden Project across Railroad foresight to buy the Alameda- from unconfirmed professional had units half the size, but it residents oppose the downtown housing, but we also believe Avenue. More units, units for Tesla Expansion Area for OHV sources or contain libelous or has the same ratios of one-, Eden Housing plan. Residents preserving open space down- essential workers, not just low recreational use using OHV inappropriate content. Letters two- and three-bedroom units, object to the idea of four-story town is just as important. income, a larger park, more funds. There is no place in should be limited to 400 words and at the same density, they apartment buildings facing I think the controversy parking, and less congestion. the Bay Area for this kind of or less and should be sent by would be about the same size. each other across L Street and about Eden Housing has de- But the City of Livermore off-road nature experience for email to letters@independent- Mark claimed by including the lack of open space. The teriorated to an “us vs. them” continues to support a medio- those of us who enjoy Jeeps, news.com or submitted using more units, the per-unit cost revised Eden Housing plan has situation that is unnecessary. cre design that is the antithesis 4x4s and UTVs. the form below. To be consid- would go up past statutory much larger buildings than the We all support both housing of what the citizenry of Liver- Oppose this legislation by ered, letters must be received limits causing loss of funding. ones illustrated in the Yes-on-P and open space. We can have more desire. contacting your State Leg- by 10 a.m. on the Tuesday But economy-of-scale means literature, and the green space both by moving the housing a From early on, the Eden islator or the Bills' authors, before publication. per-unit costs would decrease, that would have provided a short walk away. Project has been one of bait and AB1512 Assemblymember not increase. SLD’s above- community centerpiece has City Council, please recon- switch. The citizens of Liver- Rebecca Bauer-Kahan or Marc Palajac’s Letter ground robotic garage is much disappeared. Residents like sider the present plan and make more were promised one thing SB799 Senator Steven Glazer. Jay Davis, Livermore cheaper than the underground me are bewildered by the lack it a win-win for both sides of and now they are presented I want to thank the Indepen- parking in Eden’s plan. By of common sense behind these this fabricated controversy. with something completely Change the Plan dent for publishing the remark- moving the housing across changes. Now is the last chance different. The City Council Kathy Pedrini, Livermore able letter from Marc Palajac. Railroad Avenue, the current for our elected representatives Comment Letter Summary of should never have allowed When a downtown area gets I have never met him; I site would be retained by the to actually respect the will of the non-agreed upon design to crowded and overdeveloped, city and the housing require- Winston Letter to City surely wish I had. In a superbly the people by scrapping the Jean King, Livermore continue forward. when the traffic increases and researched and fact-filled letter, ment alleviated allowing it to revised Eden Housing plan There is a feasible and bet- it becomes a hassle to find a be used for a destination park. I represent Save Livermore he has managed to expose and in favor of development that Downtown. Our attorney at ter option for low income and parking space, the area be- demolish the wishful thinking Mark says there is no fund- most residents find attractive essential worker housing that comes less inviting to visit ing source for SLD’s plan, but Latham and Watkins sent the and persistent delusion of those and inviting. Council members, city letters explaining why the is just across Railroad Avenue. and spend time there. Filling expecting a magical park to SLD’s website lists potential please pay close attention to It will support more units, that downtown Livermore with sources of funding. Mark also City Council cannot approve appear on the old Lucky Site. the irreversible development the Project in its current form. can benefit essential workers large apartment blocks will We all would love a large and says no building partner has legacy you will be creating in too and meet Livermore park- not lure people to congregate been identified, but the city can The Project’s design con- beautiful park. We all would our cherished community. tinues to be inconsistent with ing codes. The end result of in our downtown space. The love to have gracious, low-cost partner with Eden to develop moving the Eden Project to this current plan has inadequate the site north of Railroad, or the Specific Plan. Denial of the housing and parking on a dif- Gun Laws Project would not violate the location is a win-win – more parking and will lead to more ferent site. the city can engage another housing and a larger park to traffic congestion. The current developer if Eden declines. Mike Grant, Dublin Housing Accountability Act. Unfortunately, those wishes Just another couple of Dem- And the Project is not exempt be shared by all the citizens of plan is massively ugly and will conflict with the reality of the While running for mayor, Livermore. destroy the charm of down- Bob Woerner put forward ocrats with zero knowledge of from CEQA. conditions that made possible gun laws. The rationale for all of this Given the benefits of mov- town. I don't want a "Dublin- the acquisition of the Lucky what he called a “win-win” ing the Eden Project across fication" of Livermore, with of moving the housing to the Citizens over the last couple is in his letters. Site. The Easter Bunny and years and months the city staff If the Council approves the the street, I can’t see what has lots of ugly, tall, high-density the Tooth Fairy cannot deliver north of Railroad and building kept the City Council from housing buildings downtown. a large park for the community. in Dublin have violated our Project tonight, that would be those, nor can the city under the second amendment rights. So, unlawful. embracing the move. It is time I agree that increasing the current restraints. This was a campaign issue that that the City Council makes a supply of low-income hous- helped him get elected. But af- let’s talk about the restriction Despite all the community Those wishing a fairyland of your rights. opposition to this Project, our clear statement as to why they ing is important. If alternative park can petition the city to ter- ter he was elected, he dropped support the current plan as op- locations exist nearby that can the pretense. Councilmembers Shawn voices have been ignored. minate the contract with Eden, Kumagai and Jean Josey were If the City continues to ig- posed to a better plan across accommodate the housing, taking the associated legal and The people deserve a large, Railroad Avenue. Or better yet, why not move the housing beautiful park in the center of behind this lock your guns up nore us, we may have no choice financial consequences, and city ordnance. Just in the last but to ask a judge to resolve support the better plan! so that downtown Livermore then they can support a bond downtown, not a large high- The City Council has one can have some open space for density apartment project in its five months, they again went the dispute. measure to repay the money out and passed a city ordinance Rather than do that, we chance only to do it right. I sin- residents and visitors to enjoy used to purchase the site. That last open space. cerely hope that they will meet in the center of town? What's requiring all citizens to lock urge the City and Eden to done, the city would presum- their guns up. Dublin, there are press pause and come to the the wishes of the vast majority the point of public comment ably use operating funds or Eden Housing Elsewhere state and federal laws already of Livermore’s citizenry by and input when Livermore Thomas Jefferson, Livermore table with us to discuss an acquire by bond issue other on the books for this. alternative, through mediation, moving the Eden Project across residents are not being heard resources for park construction, I am a long-time Livermore Furthermore, not one per- community meetings, or some Railroad Avenue. by the Planning Commission leaving provision of housing resident. Count me as one of son has been convicted for other approach. and City Council? The revised and parking elsewhere to the the majority of Livermore resi- not locking their guns up in We would prefer a resolu- Do Not Contribute to Eden Housing plan is NOT the marketplace. dents who are against placing the state of California. And tion that ends with a win-win Canyons plan promised to Livermore There is no free lunch in the Eden Housing project as let’s go one more step on this solution. Livermore deserves Maryann Brent, Livermore voters. Please change the plan this matter. The Easter Bunny planned north of Veterans Way. comment; not one homeowner better, and we are here to help The housing project that and save our downtown. and the Tooth Fairy have in- That area should be for public who has had their gun removed that happen. the City Council proposes adequate management and use, not housing. from their home and use by a for the Lucky Catalyst Site Improve Downtown financial resources. Eden Housing elsewhere, minor or anyone in a crime has - 2 large housing units in the Brian Bonner, Livermore The Independent would do sure, but not where it is cur- The Eden Housing Plan Is been convicted for not "locking Critical Because It Affects middle of downtown - is most Now that the four-story the Livermore community a rently being planned. their gun up." unfortunate for Livermore. It housing proposed for the real service by reprinting Mr. So, this brings me back to the Community will create traffic congestion Lucky site is on the drawing Palajac’s letter in boldface in a Drowning Out the just another couple of Demo- Raquel Holt, Livermore and parking problems and will board, we can see that it is prominent box on its first page. Opposition crats who have zero idea what Here are two observations threaten Livermore's economic truly out of scale and on the That would clarify the reality of Deborah McQueen, Livermore they are doing to stop crime or of the Livermore City Coun- health, in my opinion. wrong site. When Livermore the situation downtown and the Eden Housing is utilizing make Dublin safe. cil meeting held on Monday, The city has changed pro- undertook its large-scale down- options going forward. the services of outsourced lob- As you may know, Shawn May 24: posals for the Lucky site a town revitalization, citizen bying firms against the citizens works for the 16th State As- 1. On the beautifully drawn number of times over the years. support was nearly universal. Response to Mark Palajac’s of Livermore. Two of these sembly person Rebecca Bauer- picture, Central Park has be- And when a housing proposal The planning, process and May 20 Letter services are called EveryAc- Kahan, who is the biggest come a sliver of a park between was made in 2018, hundreds result for the Eden Housing Jim Hutchins, Livermore tion.com and CoUrbanize. anti-second amendment person the two tall buildings of the of residents showed up at the development on the Lucky site Mark Palajac’s letter to the com which are large National we could have in office. Jean Eden Housing Plan. Somehow, city council meeting in protest. have not achieved the same editor on May 20 made claims and East Bay lobbying groups works for the Dublin school it felt that the park is there According to a recent poll, a universal support. Most people regarding the Alternative Plan hired by Eden Housing to build district as a study hall teacher, mainly for the residents of the majority still oppose housing want workforce and afford- put out by Save Livermore ground swell support for public so that says it all for all us gun complex. there. I hope the City Council able housing blended into the owners. 2. A number of those who will not contribute to the can- community, with some walk- "Why arm qualified teacher spoke that endorsed the Eden yons of housing that already able to downtown. Why not to protect our kids?" Plan were not Livermore vot- appear downtown. build on the win-win approach That would be stupid! ers. suggested by candidate (now As a federal firearms dealer As a long-time Livermore Mayor) Woerner: move Eden resident and voter, I visualize Oppose AB1512, SB799 INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. for 44 years, I can tell you that Estelle Miller, Livermore Housing to the north, increase PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala Democrats have done almost enjoying a Central Park that is the affordable housing within EDITOR: Aly Brown Assembly Bill 1512 and ~ everything to get rid of guns. spacious with beautiful trees walking distance of downtown, ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) Senate Bill 799 seek to stop EDITOR: Janet Armantrout (In Memoriam) The fact is Democrats don't that will make the commercial grow the public access park, and art center of our city even the Alameda-Tesla Expansion THE INDEPENDENT (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First care about public safety at all, Area from use by Jeeps, 4x4s and add innovative ideas such St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925)243-8000. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and caused (sic) if they did, why did more attractive for the residents as the robotic garage, live-work additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. THE INDEPENDENT is mailed upon request. For more and UTVs. information or to sign up visit www.independentnews.com. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The all the crap go on across this and visitors alike. We will re- options, co-housing? 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Blood Drive Set for Dublin Senior Center Memorial Day Observed Across the Tri-Valley The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., from 10 By Dawnmarie Fehr Local Scouts will present guidelines will be followed. for Memorial Day,” said a.m. to 4 p.m., on Friday, June 4. Memorial Day celebra- the colors, and Jeana Collin- Stockman’s Park is located Pleasanton spokesperson tions to honor the sacrifice sworth will sing the national at 29 South Livermore Ave., Cindy Chin. Donors will also be tested for COVID-19 antibodies, anthem and “God Bless in Livermore. The flags and medallions with results available in seven to 10 days on the Red of those who have served are looking a little different America.” The event will In Pleasanton, local vet- were placed in a non-publi- Cross Blood Donor app or the donor portal at www. be co-hosted by the VFW, erans’ groups chose to forgo cized ceremony at Pioneer RedCrossBlood.org. across the Tri-Valley. In Livermore, Veterans the City of Livermore, and a public Memorial Day Cemetery, 5780 Sunol Blvd., Reservations are required to donate. To schedule a blood of Foreign Wars (VFW) American Legion Post 47, observance, and instead Pleasanton, on Saturday, donation, go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter the Post 7265 will consolidate and include static vehicle honored the day in a quiet May 22. The flags and me- sponsor code, DublinCommunity, or call 800-733-2767. their annual three-part ob- displays, comments from fashion. dallions will remain on the servance to one ceremony Livermore Mayor Bob Wo- “The Veterans, in part- gravesites through Memorial in the new Stockman’s Park erner, a representative from nership with the scouts ... Day and can by observed by Health Account Activated for while marking their 75th an- the California State Guard placed flags and medallions the public who care to drive niversary. and the Livermore Stock- at each veteran gravesite through the cemetery. Livermore Lab Retirees “In the past, we have man’s Rodeo Association. held an event for Memorial The event begins at 11 An account to reimburse The 2021 HRA benefit a.m. on Monday, May 31, health costs for Lawrence will be $598 for class mem- Day at all three cemeteries in Livermore,” said post and will be streamed live Livermore National Labo- bers who use Via Benefits on the City of Livermore’s The 2021 Livermore ratory (LLNL) retirees has and $606 for those with commander Mike Gilmore. “This year, we are combin- Facebook page and avail- been established following Kaiser Senior Advantage, able on the City's YouTube Citywide Garage Sale settlement of a health care according to an announce- ing them all in one spot at Stockman’s Park. It’s some- channel after. For more lawsuit against the Uni- ment from the settlement. information, visit www. versity of California. The Those amounts will vary thing we have been thinking about for a few years, and facebook.com/cityofliver- account, called a health in future years depending more or www.facebook. reimbursement arrange- on several factors including with the opening of the park last year, we decided com/VFW7265. California ment, or HRA, is available investment returns. Department of Public Health ONE DAY ONLY! to surviving members of the Reimbursement for eligi- to make that happen.” lawsuit class through the end ble 2021 expenses is retroac- SATURDAY, of 2040, or until 1,000 sur- tive to January 1. Eligibility JUNE 19, 2021 vivors remain, according to will be determined by IRS provisions of the settlement. regulations. 8am to Noon The LLNL retirees sued Class members must sign in 2010 after a contract up for the HRA to receive WANT TO BE A SELLER? change denied them access benefits, according to the Register your sale online at LivermoreSanitation.com to UC health care benefits. settlement announcement. or over the phone at 925-449-7300. Register by The roughly 9,000 class Settlement administrator June 9th to receive free advertising. members did not succeed in Archer Systems has sent Support our GoFundMe campaign to stop RATHER BE A SHOPPER? returning to UC health pro- texts and emails to tell class the destruction of North Livermore Valley Save the date and get your reusable shopping bags grams, but an $84.5 million members how to proceed ready! For a complete list of participating addresses, settlement reached in late and has put information on Learn more & donate at: check the June 17th edition of the Independent or 2019 gave them significant its website at llnlretiree- visit LivermoreSanitation.com on June 18th. benefits including the HRA. settlement.com. www.SaveNorthLivermoreValley.com

Mayor Bob Woerner Vice Mayor Trish Munro Councilmember Gina Bonanno Councilmember Bob Carling Councilmember Brittni Kiick

They voted against Livermore

Proposed Eden Housing building that is shown stretches for a block along Railroad Avenue from L Street to the extension of K Street. Source: City of Livermore Planning Document.

This week, Mayor Bob Woerner and the Livermore City Council sided with Eden housing’s flawed plan for Livermore.

The Eden plan places massive 4-story buildings in the heart of our downtown, provides inadequate parking, will increase traffic congestion, squeezes public open space between private residential buildings, with no workforce housing. By approving it, the Council also ignored a Downtown Alternative that would provide more affordable housing nearby, with units for teachers, and would enhance our downtown with a beautiful park, more parking, and less traffic.

We will be reviewing all 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 6 The Independent • MAY 27, 2021 www.independentnews.com A's Right Fielder, Former Amador Athlete to Host Concert Series to Honor His Mother By Matt Schwab mission to find a cure. The and everybody traveled Nottingham has lost six With a heavy heart and ALS CURE Project and the with the team. They’re a extended family members a hopeful spirit, Oakland A’s Livermore Lab Foundation baseball family. Gretchen to the disease. right fielder Stephen Pis- led an international sympo- was always there, and Mike Colorado Rockies out- cotty is bringing a national sium of ALS researchers to ... They had great kids. They fielder Sam Hilliard and story home ... in the memory create the first ‘Roadmap to each went on to the next lev- Piscotty have a bond that of his beloved mom. Cure ALS’ in 2019. Orga- el, and they would always neither player wished they Piscotty, a former Ama- nizations involved include come back and help. That had. Hilliard’s father has dor Valley High and Stan- Lawrence Livermore Na- doesn’t happen all the time.” been diagnosed with ALS ford star, lost his mom, tional Laboratory, Stanford, Stephen Piscotty, 30, a and was still battling the dis- Gretchen, in May 2018 to Sheffield University, Bar- stalwart in the A’s outfield, ease in the spring. The two amyotrophic lateral sclero- row Neurological Institute, says baseball was woven players had a brief meeting sis (ALS), the rare and fatal UCSD, Northwestern, and into his family. He has ex- on March 4 in Scottsdale, condition also known as UCSF Gladstone Institute. celled at every level. Arizona. Lou Gehrig’s disease. She “I made good on a prom- “Some of my fondest “You wish the circum- was 55. ise to her to work towards memories are with my stances were different and Thus, when Major a cure for ALS, so nobody brothers in the backyard that you weren’t getting League Baseball rolls out would have to suffer my just playing for hours and to know someone through Gretchen’s fate,” Mike said. hours with tennis balls and that,” Piscotty told MLB. its first annual “Lou Gehrig From left back row, Stephen, Nick, Mike and Austin Day” on June 2, followed Stephen Piscotty marvels little wooden bats,” Stephen com at the time. "But it’s in September by an ALS at his dad’s drive. recalled. “Those were just good for me, and hopefully Piscotty all stand behind Gretchen Piscotty, who passed Country Concert Series “He’s taken something amazing times. Obviously, for him, to share in some of away in 2018 from ALS. (Photo courtesy of the Piscotty at three Bay Area venues that was obviously a bit of we would go off and play the emotion.” family) hosted by the Piscotty fam- a tragedy for our family, on our Little League teams When the A’s face the “That’s something that I priceless. ily’s ALS CURE Project, to in losing my mom, and the and our travel ball teams like Rockies on June 4-6, the look back on that was kind “We have some very, raise more awareness and way he has responded and the Hoots ... It was in our ALS CURE Project will of ... interesting, but I don’t very positive, special mem- funds, Stephen figures to be set his mind and all of his DNA how much we loved have a virtual silent auction. know how to describe those ories that we are able to look touched deeply and inspired energy toward finding a the game.” Radio celebrity Marty Lurie, feelings,” Stephen Piscotty back on, which means the greatly. cure, it’s really special,” ALS is a devastating who hosts Talkin’ Baseball said. world,” Stephen Piscotty “We’re really excited said Stephen, who lives in disease attacking the neu- on KNBR, doesn’t know Throughout his family’s recalled, “After she passed, about a lot of things,” Ste- Danville. “We’re obviously romuscular system of the Stephen Piscotty personally, personal ALS ordeal, Ste- people reaching out and the phen Piscotty said. “Obvi- in huge support of him. He’s body, slowly and system- but admires the strength of phen Piscotty drew strength connections and the rela- ously, Lou Gehrig’s Day the right man for the job in atically rendering a person his character and his fam- and inspiration from his tionships that we’ve made on June 2 is going to be a the sense that he’s so incred- paralyzed and struggling to ily’s resolve. He’s seen simi- extended baseball ‘family’ through the charity and game changer for this phase ibly passionate.” breathe. The journey is par- lar virtues in other baseball across the country, which this organization are really and bring in tons and tons Always rooted in the ticularly painful for families families battling ALS. includes the A’s and St. special and just impressive, of awareness (about ALS).” Bay Area, Stephen Piscotty who watch their loved ones “These families are so Louis Cardinals fans and really.” The country music con- was raised in Livermore become trapped in their strong that it doesn’t shock organizations, Stanford, The people that are help- certs are at Deerfield Ranch before his family relocated own bodies until they pass me when I hear that they do and many other communi- ing (in the fight against Winery (north of Sonoma), to Pleasanton when he was away. It can affect anyone at things like this,” Lurie said. ties. The Cardinals traded ALS), and what they’re on Sept. 10; Campos Family 13. He played travel ball any time, and they have no “It’s incredible to see it ... him to the A’s in late 2017, bringing to the table, they’re Vineyards (Byron), on Sept. with numerous elite teams, biomarkers or cures. You want to beat this dis- in large part so he could be just so talented. I never 11; and Islanders Field in including the powerful Dan- Baseball is forever con- ease, because when you see near Gretchen and help with would have met them,” he the River Islands commu- ville Hoots Baseball Club nected to ALS because of how it robs someone who her care. She passed away continued. nity (Lathrop), on Sept. 12. guided by Don Johns, site Gehrig, the New York Yan- apparently is in good health about 16 months after being On June 2, the inaugural Moreover, the ALS CURE director of Islanders Field. kees’ Hall of Fame first of everything that they could diagnosed. Lou Gehrig Day, MLB play- Project, headed by Ste- Johns also coached Ste- baseman who died on June do, it breaks your heart.” “We’ve felt the love from ers, managers and coaches phen’s dad, Mike, is hosting phen’s two younger broth- 2, 1941. Gehrig became a Interestingly, Piscotty’s our East Bay community, will wear a special uniform a golf tournament on June ers, Austin and Nick, with Yankees regular starter on family story and Gehrig are the A’s fan base, even the patch, with red “4-ALS” 7 at Orinda Country Club, the Hoots, and all three June 2, 1925, hence the fit- linked in an ironic way. St. Louis Cardinals fans (Gehrig’s old number) wrist- which will feature at least of the brothers’ teams ad- ting date for “Lou Gehrig When Stephen was a base,” Piscotty said. “That bands, Additional ceremo- 12 A’s players, including vanced to the Connie Mack Day,” 80 years after his freshman at Amador Valley, was definitely part of this nies will take place at sta- Stephen Piscotty. World Series. Austin went death. he was a good student, but whole journey that our fam- diums on a variety of dates. Mike Piscotty, an IT on to play baseball at Saint Former Oakland A’s and struggled in English with ily has been on and that was For information on the project manager at Law- Mary’s College, and Nick Yankees great Jim “Catfish” writing papers and making something that my mom felt ALS Country Concert se- rence Livermore National pitched at Duke. Hunter, another Hall of speeches. His mom, who when she was still alive and ries, visit: deerfieldranch. Lab, launched the nonprofit “The Piscotty fam- Famer, also died from ALS worked at Foothill High was very grateful for.” com, camposfamilyvine- ALS CURE Project with his ily never missed anything,” in 1999 about a year after in Pleasanton at the time, Moreover, the moments yards.com, or islandersfield. three sons after Gretchen’s Johns said. “They traveled, being diagnosed. Milwau- helped him with a report. It the family had with Gretch- org/index.php. death, and has made it his the grandfather traveled, kee Brewers catcher Jacob was on Gehrig. en as she battled ALS were

Boosters Club Announces Finalists for Olympian Awards The Livermore-Grana- boy and girl from each $750. The finalists from Liver- da Boosters Club has se- school, will be an- The finalists from Grana- more High School are Kin- lected 12 finalists for its nounced at the Olympian da High School are Sophia sey Claudino, Cameron Ho, annual Olympian Awards, Scholarship Awards ban- Anderson, Hannah Calla- Viviana Valenton, Ty- three boys and three girls quet. Each winner will re- han, Shea Hill, ler Martin, Jaxson Mosby, from each of the city’s com- ceive a $2,500 scholar- Carter Bailey, Wes- and Shaun Smith prehensive high schools. ship, while the other eight ley Chiba, and Antho- Four winners, a finalists will each receive ny Molleson.

Dublin broke ground last week on the third phase of improvements to Fallon Sports Park. The remaining 14 acres of the 60-acre community park will include a cricket field, four sand volleyball courts, two Little League fields, and multi-sport batting cages. The projected cost of the improvements is $10.5 million. From left are Councilmembers Michael McCorriston, Sherry Hu, Mayor Melissa Hernandez, Councilmember Jean Josey, and Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen)

EDUCATIONAL AWARDS Cring Graduates Magna Cum Laude Madison E. Cring, who attended Foothill High School in Pleasanton, has graduated magna cum laude at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, with a bachelor’s degree environmental studies and economics. Local Students Named to President’s List Two students from Dublin and one from Pleasanton have been named to the President’s List for the winter semester at Southern New Hampshire University. Named to the honor roll with 3.7 grade point averages or better for the term were Fendley Cushing and Neluka Bandara, from of Dublin, and William LaMarche, from Pleasanton. Lucero Earns Degree in Cybersecurity Marciano Lucero, from of Dublin, has received a bachelor’s degree in computer networks and cybersecurity from the University of Maryland Global Campus, an online degree program offered by the University of Maryland. Local Students Named to Dean’s List at Utah Several students from the Tri-Valley were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. From Dublin were Noah Boekweg (mechanical engineering), Tri-Valley Civil Air Patrol Cadets Receive Various Awards Derek Dayton (operations and supply chain management and information systems), Andrew Saake (computer Four local cadet mem- Noncommissioned Officer Commendation from Cali- engineering, and mathemat- science) and Ally Slayday (nursing). bers of the Civil Air Patrol of the Year, while Cadet fornia Wing Commander ics (STEM) disciplines. (CAP) were honored last Chief Giulia Telli of Pleas- Col. Ross Veta for her role Wang’s team placed in the From Pleasanton were Madelynn Crimi (theater), Tyler week during an open house anton and Cadet Lt. Lena as the squadron’s CyberPa- top competitive tier. Loll (health and kinesiology), Luis Lopez (pre-business), for the Livermore-based Tri- Amato of Tracy received the triot team captain. The CAP is both a vol- Kennedy Scoffield (nursing), and Carson Shea (pre-games). Valley Composite Squadron Veterans of Foreign Wars The CyberPatriot pro- unteer organization and the From Livermore were Ben Hatch (computer science), 156. awards for cadet noncom- gram, created by the Air official civilian auxiliary Katrina Makarewicz (computer science), and Cadet Sgt. Sriya Katreddi missioned officer and cadet Force Association, is a com- of the U.S. Air Force. It of Pleasanton received the officer, respectively. petitive program designed to includes a cadet program Christopher Tam (sociology and criminology). Air Force Sergeants As- Cadet First Sgt. Yuhui encourage students to pur- for teenagers and senior To qualify, students must earn a grade point average of sociation Award for Out- Wang, also from Pleasanton, sue careers in cybersecurity members 18 and older. 3.5 or higher for at least 12 credit hours during the term. standing Squadron Cadet received a Commander’s or other science, technology, www.independentnews.com MAY 27, 2021 • The Independent 7 Pleasanton School District Unveils Cricket Field The Pleasanton Unified Since being founded School District (PUSD) un- in 2015, Cricket for Cubs veiled its first cricket field on has introduced more than May 21 at Alisal Elementary 4,000 Tri-Valley students to School. the sport through physical The district agreed last education classes and after- fall to spend $60,000 to school programs. refurbish the playfields at Local students, led by the elementary school after Amador Valley High School Cricket for Cubs, a Dublin juniors Ajay Immadi and nonprofit group, agreed to Kanish Bhalla, played an fund construction of the exhibition match following actual cricket pitch, where the ribbon cutting ceremony most of the action takes on Friday. Granada High Matadors hosted a dual track meet with place. Immadi and Bhalla are The Livermore Cowboys, Thursday, May 20. The girls Cricket is a team sport considered in contention for Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) celebrated are seen here, dashing over the 110-meter hurdles. played with a ball and a flat the 26-member USA Men’s the completion of a turf cricket pitch at Alisal Elementary bat, most popular in England Under 19 National Training School in partnership with Cricket for Cubs. PUSD (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) [See photo gallery at www. and former British Com- Group after their perfor- Superintendent David Haglund threw out the first bowl. independentnews.com/multimedia] monwealth nations. Cricket mance this spring in the Seen here, Prithvi Alluboyina gets ready to whack the matches can last for an af- Under 19 National Cricket ball. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) [See photo gallery at ternoon or for several days. Championship in Houston. Granada, Dublin Face Off this Weekend www.independentnews.com/multimedia] The Granada Matadors, at the half. 9-1, and the Dublin Gaels, San Ramon increased its 6-1, will face off in a key lead to 11, 38-27, when the Granada’s New Wrestling Room Dublin Police to Hold Youth Academy home-and-away East Bay Matadors leading scorer, Named for Former Coach Conover Dublin Police Services will hold its annual Youth Academy from Athletic League matchup Kevin Gad, hit the floor go- June 14-18. The program is free and open to students from 14-18 this weekend, after both ing for a rebound and had to years old who have an interest in criminal justice. varsity basketball squads leave the game with 3 min- Law enforcement personnel will cover topics ranging from crime suffered their first losses of utes left in the third quarter. prevention and community policing to crime scene investigation, the season last week. Granada fought back, canine units, and the bomb squad. Granada fell to the league scoring seven straight points To apply, go to www.dublin.ca.gov/FormCenter/Dublin-Police- rival San Ramon Valley in the fourth quarter to clos- Services-8/Dublin-Police-Services-Youth-Academy-190 or pick Wolves, 44-47, while Dub- ing to within four, 34-38, up a paper application at Dublin Police Services, 6361 Clark Ave. lin fell to Archbishop Mit- and Gad, who reentered the The deadline to apply is Tuesday, June 8. ty, 79-86, in a non-league game with about 5 minutes For more information, contact Deputy Paula Greenbaum at matchup. left, tied the score at 40-40 925-833-6622 or the Crime Prevention Unit at 925-833-6677. Both squads bounced with less than 3 minutes back to win home-and-away remaining. league matchups on the The Wolves, however, weekend. responded with a 3-pointer Granada defeated Liver- to retake the lead. more twice, 80-50 and 74- Landon Wiedenfield hit 58, while Dublin took two a bucket to pull Granada to against De La Salle, 63-57 within a point with 15 sec- and 78-67. onds left, but with all their The new wrestling room at Granada High School has The Matadors built an fouls to give, the Matadors been named for Clark Conover, the school’s former gayninetiespizza.com 11-3 lead against San Ra- were unable to force the wrestling coach and now a vice principal. Clark is shown mon before the Wolves went Wolves to the foul line or with a picture from his days as a wrestler at Livermore on an 8-0 run to tie the game steal the inbounds pass. San High School. (Photo courtesy of the Livermore Valley Joint at 11-11 at the end of the first Ramon scored on a last- United School District) quarter. The Wolves con- second layup to make the tinued strong in the second final score 47-44. The wrestling room in quarter to take a 26-18 lead the new athletics building at Granada High School has Reed officially been named the OPENED FOR INSIDE AND Dublin Basketball Suffers First Loss Clark Conover Wrestling Plumbing Dublin, which played Mitty went on to win Facility for the school’s LIVERMORE, CA OUTSIDE DINING! five games in a six-day 86-79, despite 30 points former wrestling coach and stretch, started out the week from Dublin guard T.J. Mea- California Wrestling Hall of (925) 371-5671 with wins over Bellarmine gher, 18 from forward Caleb Fame member. [email protected] College Prep, 76-39, and Oden, and 14 from guard The Livermore Valley LICENSE #601931 Dougherty Valley, 70-68. Courtney Anderson Jr. Joint Unified School District But Archbishop Mitty, Dublin then took both Board of Trustees approved from San Jose, went into games in its home-and-away the name unanimously last 288 Main Street, Pleasanton | (925) 846-2520 Dublin and outscored the matchup with De La Salle, week. Hours: Sun–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri & Sat 11am–10pm Gaels 22-9 in the second Dublin faces another five The new athletics facility, quarter on Thursday. Dublin games over six days this which opened this spring, was held to just one field week, including the home- also includes a classroom, goal and seven free throws and-away league matchup weight room, dance and in the period. with Granada. recreation room, and an outdoor pool. Conover is considered a local sports hero, having HIKE graduated in 1990 from Livermore High School, where he was a three-time FOR East Bay Athletic League champion wrestler and placed at the California Interscholastic Federation &HOPE JAMBOREE AFTER-PARTY (CIF) North Coast Section tournament three times, culminating with a section championship his senior year. Hike for a good cause. He also medaled at the Enjoy the beautiful outdoors. The Amador Dons’ water polo teams traveled to CIF State Championships, Granada High for a match against the Matadors, Cadet and Junior National Thursday May 20. The girls’ varsity team won 13 to 0. Championships, and was a NEW: HIKE WHERE YOU CHOOSE! two-time All-American. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) [See photo gallery at www. Conover continued wres- independentnews.com/multimedia] tling at Chabot Community College, and in his sopho- $39 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE FOR REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BY APRIL 30 more year, won the Cali- Dublin, Granada Split League Matchup fornia Community College $45 REGULAR REGISTRATION FEE The Dublin Gaels and Kevin Gad led Granada State Championship. FOR REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED MAY 1–JUNE 4 Granada Matadors split with 29 points, including 14 He went on to attend FREE FOR YOUTH AGE 12 AND UNDER their home-and-away var- in the fourth quarter. Landon California Polytechnic State sity basketball matchup last Wiedenfeld also scored 14 University, San Luis Obispo, weekend with each squad for the Matadors. earning both bachelor’s and This year’s format is a little different, but the goal is the same: winning at home. On Saturday, at Granada, master’s degrees, and plac- to raise $100,000 for patient care and community programs, Dublin defeated Grana- the Matadors led 19-15 at ing third in the PAC 10 da 68-65 on Friday, with the end of the first quarter Wrestling Championships. including grief support services, dementia education, and Granada coming out on top and fended off an 8-0 Dublin In addition, he competed caregiver resources for local families. the following night, 70-62. run in the second quarter to in the NCAA Division I It was the first East Bay lead 43-39 at the half. The Championships and earned Athletic League loss for teams were tied 54-54 after All-American honors at the both teams. three quarters, but Granada Espoir Nationals. Single-Day Hike Coming into this week, outscored the Gaels 16-8 in Conover also debuted YOUR Saturday, June 5 Dublin was 10-2 overall and the final frame for the 70- his coaching career at Cal CHOICE 3-1 in league play. Granada 62 win. Poly, serving as an assistant Week-long Challenge was 9-3 overall and 5-1 in Gad and Eric Halsch wrestling coach. Saturday, May 29, through Saturday, June 5 the conference. each had 15 for Granada, During his 12 years as In the first game, at Dub- followed by Wiedenfeld wrestling coach at Grana- lin, the Gaels took a 19-point with 13. Dublin was led of- da, the Matadors had 31 lead at the half, and still led fensively by Oden with 21 East Bay Athletic League 1 Choose between single-day or the week-long by 18 after three quarters. and Anderson with 16. champions, 35 California Granada then mounted a Earlier last week, Dublin Interscholastic Federation challenge. Find trail suggestions at the event website. furious comeback, outscor- sprinted to a 20-3 first quar- (CIF) North Coast Section ing Dublin 28-15 in the final ter lead in a non-conference medalists, and 21 CIF state 2 Register online as an individual, or join/create a period, only to fall just short. game at home against Pitts- qualifiers. Caleb Oden led Dub- burg, enroute to an 80-47 He was also the school’s team of your friends and family. lin with 27 points, five re- victory. Granada lost in a athletic director from 2007- bounds, five steals, and three non-conference matchup, 2018 and is now a vice 3 Ask your friends and family to pledge support. assists. Courtney Anderson 42-57, at De La Salle. principal. Jr. Added 24 points, five They can donate to Hope Hospice in your name at rebounds, and five steals for TheHikeForHope.com, or by check. the Gaels. Gingerbread Preschool Accepting Registrations The Gingerbread Preschool, sponsored by the city of Pleasanton, REGISTER TODAY! Foothill Takes Two is now accepting registrations for the 2021-22 school year. Against Amador Valley Play-based classes are available for children from 3 to 5 years old, TheHikeForHope.com Foothill High School two to four days a week. The school year will begin on Aug. 23. (925) 829-8770 took a home-and-away Register at www.pleasantonfun.com, or for more information, go ABOUT HOPE HOSPICE league matchup last week- to www.gingerbreadpreschool.org. end against Amador Valley, Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served the 52-42 and 46-39. Tri-Valley and neighboring East Bay cities since 1980. HopeHospice.com. 8 The Independent • MAY 27, 2021 www.independentnews.com MAILBOX (Continued from page 4) toward a viable Livermore, housing to essential workers, Isn't that the point of Amer- like putting a small band-aid large low-income apartment necessarily life. Solar cells do thus improving the wonderful can increase the number of ica? To come here for a better on a huge wound. Only a small buildings right in the center of not "fix" carbon and turn it into downtown we now enjoy. residential parking spaces with- quality of life and be treated number of very low-income downtown we will have taken glucose as is done in the Calvin out Eden residents needing to as an equal, instead of having people will be significantly the possibility of a win-win and Cycle of photosynthesis; nor do Room for Discussion park in public parking garages, stereotypes leveled in your helped. With a stipulation that turned it into a lose-lose. solar cells have the repertoire Rifka Several, Livermore and it allows the creation of a direction, that one must be poor the renters would only pay 30 of the functions of biological I am a Livermore resident. beautiful larger central park in or helpless because of the color % of their gross income in rent Life Versus Solar Cells photoreceptors; nor do solar We have gone from the cam- the downtown business core for of one's skin, which nobody has and would have an income of Greg Scott, Livermore cells regenerate. paign promise of "Win-Win" visitors and residents to enjoy. control over?? 20-60% of the median, teach- "It is life, more than death, Ten percent of solar panels to the prospect of "Lose-Lose." Many Livermore residents Yet, the progressive elites ers making $60 K per year will that has no limits." (Gabriel are recycled. There is no federal It is truly unfortunate that the have concerns with the cur- slap themselves on their backs either not qualify or will get a Garcia Marquez, "Love in the mandate for the exponentially climate of ignoring significant rently proposed Eden Housing and hold their chins high as they small reduction in their rent. Time of Cholera".) growing waste stream of so- citizen concern over the impact development. Some of these preach inclusivity, while openly Hospitality workers making There is no love in the ca- lar panels. Only Washington of the totally revised Eden concerns are as follows: creating division and spreading $30 K will get a substantial lamity of dissolution of the state has laws concerning the Housing proposal continues · Inadequate onsite park- a racist ideology, where the reduction in rent. The units will ecological integrity and re- recycling of photovoltaics. with our City Council. The ing which doesn’t even meet underlying and insidious intent be “affordable” only to these silience sphere which is the To make solar-electric energy atmosphere created by the Livermore’s minimum standard is to destroy a certain ethnicity's very low-income workers. But most important of the "Spheres more useful backup batteries Council is a continuation of the for parking. This will cause confidence and self-esteem there are only 130 units while of Transformation". (Ashish are required. 75% of lithium dark days we experienced over greater traffic congestion while while pumping up their own. Linda said there was a backlog Kothari, "A Tapestry of Alter- batteries are produced in the the past years in this country of drivers circle around looking This is progressive elitism of 13,000 people on a waiting natives", Scientific American, People's Republic of China being overrun and not listened for a parking space. and woke liberal privilege at list. We are not addressing June 2021.) We can cause spe- (PRC), a country that has ex- to. Surely there is room for · The supposedly “open its absolute worst. the big problem or getting at cies to decline and go extinct: panding cartel control over the discussion and a ray of hope for space” between the two huge what is really causing the un- "But the thread is pulled from metals of 'renewable energy' a lovely and open downtown to 4-story residential buildings Livermore Residents' affordability. that tapestry and the picture like manganese, cobalt and be enjoyed by all. looks like a large path for use Opinions Should On the other hand, these gets weaker as more threads are nickel. The United States is at a by only Eden residents. two huge buildings will result pulled, until that tapestry, once perilous strategic disadvantage · There would be an un- Matter Most in the unintended consequence with the PRC over 'renewable Council Has Been Wayne Lo, Livermore so beautiful, is hanging in tat- natural canyon effect on “L” of destroying the character of ters." (Jane Goodall, Templeton energy' requirements, espe- Less Than Frank Street between Eden Housing I really feel that the opinion downtown Livermore. In fact, cially when the PRC is eyeing Susan Mayall, Livermore from Livermore residents is Prize winner 2021.) and the tall residential buildings by making downtown more We are delusional in think- the military overthrow of the I have read all the reports at the old Groth Brothers site. number one. If a person from like Dublin or Hayward, there Republic of China (Taiwan) available on the Eden Housing Florida or New York disagrees ing that techno-optimism will · The current Eden plan will no longer be a lot of people solve all our problems. We are for the control of large-scale project proposed for Down- violates the goals established with the Livermore city mayor, walking around, shopping, advanced semiconductor chip town Livermore, and have vice mayor and councilmem- being Pollyannas in living by in the Downtown Specific Plan, eating or staying at the new the non-maintainable dominate production and to adhere to considered the issues care- which was meant to revitalize bers' decision, what does that hotel. There will be a lot more historical vow. fully. My background and the mean? Does it mean that the culture of increased acquiring the city’s center with restau- traffic, a huge parking problem and consumption. "When the We need to get off of fossil experience of living in many rants, shopping, public spaces, current Eden Housing is incon- and in a few years buildings fuels. The question is: How are cities have persuaded me that venient to New Yorker or Flori- game of Monopoly is over all and arts and entertainment which will require substantial the pieces go back in the box." we going to do it? By political the decision to go ahead with facilities. dan when they visit Livermore maintenance. We will have nonsense or by adequately the present plans would show once every 20 years? ("Zeitgeist: The Movie"). · City officials had prom- replaced the small-town atmo- One example are solar cells analyzing the problem? a complete lack of vision and ised residents that Eden Hous- sphere with the atmosphere of Necessary are judicious be a grave mistake. which generate electricity via ing would allow teachers and Eden Housing a city and a city with a large the photovoltaic effect that dif- choices regarding land use. Are In addition, the council has Thomas Soules, Livermore first-responders affordable residential project where it fuses an electron from a mate- we going to choose life, or are been less than frank about its housing. This has changed I would like to make a doesn’t belong in the center. we going to choose detrimental proceedings and intentions. rial, upon the incidence of light and they will no longer be able couple of points that were not We will have shot the goose of sufficient energy, to another non-ecological solutions? Public input has been ignored. to qualify for this housing since mentioned at the May 24 city that laid the golden egg. There May we have love for Earth I voted for our present Mayor closely associated material. now only households with very council meeting. will be no need for the Eden Life needs energy: energy is not Mother. against my better judgement, low income or homeless people First, let me say that I am all affordable housing buildings partly because of his experience will be allowed to live at Eden in favor of trying to make liv- to house hospitality workers. as opposed to his opponent, but Housing. ing in Livermore affordable for There will be few visitors and largely because he talked about “A Downtown Alternative” working-class families. Clearly, hence no need for the hospital- the win/win possibility. We describes in detail an option to Livermore is not affordable for ity workers. heard no more about it. how the beauty of downtown the working class. In short, we will not get I owned and operated Good- can be increased by having However, the proposed the intended consequence of enough Books for 23 years and a larger central park while housing will not do what is in- affordable living, but we will have been involved in many increasing affordable housing tended, namely to significantly get the unintended consequence NOW OPEN FOR WINE TASTING AND city enterprises. Have been a units for essential workers, help make Livermore more of destroying Livermore’s char- citizen of Livermore for 50 increasing the number of park- affordable. At best it will be acter. By placing these two PICNIC TABLE RESERVATIONS years. ing spaces for Eden Housing FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND residents, improving visitation No Regard for the Truth to the area, and accomplishing MONDAYS 11:30 – 5 THRU SEPTEMBER 30. Alan Marling, Livermore this in a fiscally responsible LIVE MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY Last week’s article, “Of- manner. A lot of effort and FOOD FOR PURCHASE EVERY WEEKEND. ficials Say to Prep for Fire expense was put into this down- Season,” warned Livermore town alternative researching Make your online reservation at residents to take action. land acquisition, loans and The best way to prevent grants, deadlines, legal issues, RetzlaffVineyards.com widespread damage due to the and creating a Plan. climate crisis is to support lo- I ask the City Council mem- cal green energy. Not only will bers to do what is best for this reduce and reverse global the Livermore community warming, but also, localized by seriously considering this energy will decrease the need alternative or a similar alterna- for high energy power lines, tive. Please do what is right which are so dangerous that for this generation, for many TRI-VALLEY CALENDAR OF EVENTS PG&E’s inept response is to future generations of Livermore shut off our power. residents and visitors, and for Fortunately, the Alameda downtown businesses. supervisors unanimously ap- Now until May 31 Saturday, May 29 most important beneficial insects ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS proved the Aramis solar farm Listen to Residents PAL’s Pals Student Art Show Becoming Othello: A Black in the garden and how to attract for Livermore. Unfortunately, Pat Wheeler, Livermore them. Offered as part of a series Dublin Farmers Market our source of safe energy is Pleasanton Art League’s (PAL) Girl’s Journey with I am horrified to learn that very first art show and competi- Debra Ann Byrd in association with Our Water Our Open for the Season being paralyzed in the courts, Eden Housing is working with Open Thursdays, to 8 p.m., due to a lawsuit from Save tion for middle and high school Livermore Shakespeare Fes- World (www.ourwaterourworld. 4 a lobbying group of people who org) and presented by Suzanne at Emerald Glen Community Park, North Livermore and Friends are NOT Livermore residents to students is now up and hosted tival presents the second event of Open Space and Vineyards. on PAL’s website at https://bit. in their Life SPARC: The Victory of Bontempo and Charlotte Canner, 4201 Central Parkway. support Eden’s housing plan. both certified Integrated Pest Tell your neighbors to withdraw This is a matter that should ly/3vMtRiO. All the pieces of art- Spirit series, “Becoming Othello: A Management (IPM) Advocates. Livermore Downtown support from those two groups be decided by Livermore resi- work across all media were judged Black Girl’s Journey with Debra Ann Farmers Market Open for until they stop endangering dents, not people from other by local artists, and winners have Byrd.” In this series, organizers will Follow @CleanWaterProgram to our homes and lives us with been announced on the website. explore the human spirit and how it learn about upcoming webinars. the Season communities around the state Open Sundays, from 9 a.m. to frivolous litigation. Enjoy the outstanding work created has triumphed in the most difficult Space is limited, so register now and country. 1 p.m., on Second Street between It bears repeating that an- by talented youth. of circumstances. The event takes at https://bit.ly/3hOsVGN. Also, our City Council must J Street and L Street. Open Thurs- other group that opposed the remind themselves of how place at 5 p.m., with a live Zoom Sunday, June 6 days, April 15 to Nov. 18, from 4 Aramis Project, Friends of their agreements with the Eden Now to Tuesday, June 1 Q&A. The link available to watch Paint Livermore - Call for to 8 p.m., at Carnegie Park, 2155 Livermore, argued against so- Housing Plan must follow the Boundaries: Insights into from Thursday, May 27, through Third St., between J Street and lar on Earth Day. Specifically, Livermore Downtown Specific Ourselves and Our Sunday, May 30, and is sponsored Artists Livermoreartassociation.org K Street. during the April 22 Alameda Plan and follow state regula- Relationships by Trutner Law Office. Cost is $15 The Livermore Art Association is supervisors meeting, Friends tions for preserving environ- Presented by George Papa- for the link only and $30 for the of Livermore said the “public calling for artists to the event on Pleasanton Farmers Market mental quality. It makes me george, MFT licensed marriage and link and a ticket to the live Zoom Open for the Season need for solar is overstated or wonder whom the members family therapist, this Boundaries June 4 to 6. This is a free, judged Q&A. For more information, visit Open Saturdays, from 10 to doesn’t exist.” On Earth Day. of the Livermore City Council Workshop, partly based on the event. Artists will gather at the Car- livermoreshakes.org/life-sparc. 1 p.m., at Main Street and West These groups seem to have represent. It should be the book by Cloud and Townsend, negie Park Bandstand for judging Angela Street. Seniors 60 and no regard for the truth or whom citizens of Livermore!!! will explore how the health of our Monday, May 31 and art sales on Sunday, June 6, over are welcome for specialized they hurt so long as they get personal boundaries can make at 3 p.m. Visit livermoreartassoci- Memorial Day shopping from 9 to 10 a.m. their way. The Racist Stereotypes of or break our relationships. 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Low-Income Housing our childhood as our ‘emotional Beginning 11 a.m., the City of [email protected]. Opposed to Eden Housing VIRTUAL ONLINE EVENTS Peter Buckley, Livermore classroom’ participants will gain Livermore, Livermore Valley Vet- Monday, June 7 -AVAILABLE ANYTIME Merlin Newton, Sr., Livermore The latest chapter of our insight to their own story and erans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post I have been a Livermore Community Education never-ending drama, aptly boundary setting skills will be 7265, and American Legion Post Course-- Grammar 101— Pacific Chamber Orchestra resident and I'm opposed to titled, "Downtown Livermore; offered and discussed. Hours are 47 are co-hosting a Memorial Day Offers Musical Podcast the Eden housing revision for A Comedy or Errors", has 6:30 to 8 p.m., on May 18 and 25, Remembrance at Stockmen’s Park Online Do you need help constructing During this time of challenge, several reasons. As a Livermore brought to light a very disturb- and June 1, and cost is $30. For to remember and honor those who resident for 37 years, I have sentences with proper grammar, PCO continues to bring every- ing trend in the nomenclature more information or to register, have died in service to the nation. witnessed various changes punctuation, and sentence struc- one beautiful music made in- used by our ruling progressive visit crosswindschurch.org. This will be livestreamed on the to Livermore’s downtown. ture? Whether you are a current sightful. Conductor Lawrence elites, and the blatantly racist City’s Facebook page and available The changes have been well college or high school student, Kohl is pleased to announce the stereotypes they perpetuate. Now Until Friday, July 23 on the City’s YouTube channel after. thought-out and involved the a returning student, an English launch of a series of podcasts of Let's dive in, shall we? Art History in Action The event is free. For more infor- community’s input to enhance It has now become en vogue language learner, or just want to musician interviews and conver- A creative and varied monthly mation, visit https://bit.ly/2SkJEqz. sations about the music. Subscribe the downtown experience for for the very exclusive, cultural curriculum introduces some of brush up on your grammar skills all to enjoy. The new down- to listen at www.pacificchamber- Marxist and progressive elit- art’s major periods, artworks and TWednesday, June 2 for school, work, or fun, this class town plan and Eden Housing ist wing of Democrat culture, is for you. No matter your age or orchestra.org. were another step in the right architecture, as well as the impact Livermore Climate Action to incessantly use the words of different cultures, theories, Plan Advisory Committee background, you will learn how to Sunflower Hill Online direction. "inclusive" and "diversity" However, with the most materials, processes, techniques Meeting write more efficiently and effective- Activities when speaking about low- and audiences. The instructor will The public is invited to at- ly. These are open access courses recent proposed changes to the income housing. To openly Sunflower Hill posts new Online Eden Housing plan, it’s a step be Thomasin Dewhurst. There are tend the free monthly meeting of and online, and there are multiple Activity videos created for people associate low-income housing sessions available. The cost is $49, in the wrong direction. I support as just being exclusively for multiple class dates. For more Livermore’s Climate Action Plan with developmental disabilities relocating the Eden Housing information or to register, vis- Advisory Committee. During this and the course starts at 10 a.m. each week. Our archive includes people of color is blatantly and For more information, visit https:// across the street to Railroad Ave overtly racist. It is a suprema- it https://sforce.co/3ktrnkY. virtual meeting, learn what steps over 140 free videos on yoga & to provide additional affordable bit.ly/2TahMpv. cist ideology stemming from Now to Thursday, Aug. 19 the committee is taking to help meditation, movement exercis- housing, but we don't have to their own projected superiority update the city’s plan. For the Saturday, June 12 and es, cooking activities, scavenger destroy our small downtown Twilight League agenda and information on how hunts, arts & crafts activities, and complexes. Join other Dublin Chamber Sunday, June 13 charm and character by exces- "I'm so wealthy, successful, you can participate, visit https:// more! Visit www.sunflowerhill.org/ sive building, reducing open members for some fresh air, ex- bit.ly/3eQTclV. For recordings of East Bay Open Studios and powerful in my commu- Recent and vintage paintings, onlineactivities green space, and creating park- nity that I would never qualify ercise and friendly competi- past presentations, visit https:// sketches, drawings, block-prints, ing and traffic congestion. to live in such low-income tion. Chamber Board of Director, bit.ly/3m4Xdp4. Lastly, I also find it very housing, only a person much Les Jacob, with Select Imaging, and etchings will be featured by troubling that teachers, police less powerful than myself, a is looking for interested golfers Thursday, June 3 East Bay Open Studios in Liv- officers and firefighters are no person of color, could possibly to form a team to play in the Twi- Free Webinar: Gardening ermore, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. longer included in the afford- qualify." light Golf League at Dublin Ranch for the Good Bugs The event is free and handicap able housing plans. This way of thinking, a Golf Course on Thursday evenings. Encouraging beneficial insects accessible. Refreshments will be thoroughly racist ideology, is Shotgun start goes at 5:30 p.m. is one of the best ways to effective- available, and organizers will be A Downtown Alternative a giant slap to the face of the For more information, contact ly reduce the number of pests in following state and county pan- Carol Silva, Livermore hard-working and highly suc- Jeff Hazelwood, director of golf, your garden. In this session from 5 demic guidelines. For more infor- I oppose the currently pro- cessful ethnic minorities of our Dublin Ranch Golf Course. to 6 p.m., you will learn about the mation, visit https://bit.ly/3vtGgbP. posed location of Eden Hous- community, who have never ing at L Street and Railroad asked for, or need handouts Avenue. I am in favor of the from these entitled elitists with development being moved a their white savior syndrome. short distance away from the They have succeeded on the downtown business core, which merits of their own hard work Enter events online at www.independentnews.com/calendar or can increase the number of and determination, to begin email [email protected] for print. housing units from 130 to 230 building up their own genera- units, can provide affordable tional wealth to pass on. - left of calendar - okay?

www.independentnews.com MAY 27, 2021 • The Independent 9 TESLA (Continued from first page) Amy Granat, managing Granat continued. the OHMVR be open to the governor will do if ei- have the money, and we’ll by ongoing research” said director of the California Efforts to open Tesla Park OHV use. ther of these two bills pass do it. That may be another Brandon Dawson, acting Off-Road Vehicle Associa- to OHV traffic were started Bauer-Kahan and Glazer when it goes to his desk reason why he’ll have an- director of Sierra Club Cali- tion – a group that supports and abandoned in 2000 and spearheaded an earlier ef- — whether he’ll sign or other view this time around.” fornia. “The area includes the expansion of OHV use 2004. A third attempt began fort to force the state to sell whether he won’t,” Schnei- If one of the bills were at least 42 threatened, en- into Tesla Park – said SB 799 in 2012. This time the Off- Tesla Park to the East Bay der said. “We hope that he passed, it would advance dangered and special-status and AB 1512 seek to exclude Highway Motor Vehicle Regional Park District, but will sign. We don’t know to the opposite house for a wildlife species; designated access to the state park at a Recreation (OHMVR) Divi- it was thwarted by a veto how the recall effort is go- vote. A bill approved by both critical habitats; 13 special time when the governor’s sion of Parks and Recreation from Gov. Gavin Newsom ing to affect his calculus. houses of the legislature status and over 20 locally message in the May Revise approved the environmental in 2019. That is certainly one of the would need to be approved rare plant species; seven “clearly states the need for impact report (EIR) allow- Dick Schneider of the conditions that’s different by the governor before it be- sensitive vegetation com- outdoor access to all.” ing the expansion to pro- Altamont Landfill Open from when he vetoed the bill came law. If both bills were munities and a vast array of “The intended conse- ceed. Alameda County and Space Committee (ALOSC) a couple of years ago. Also, passed by both houses, it is unusual vegetation assem- quences of SB 799 and AB environmental groups sued believes that several factors the fact that the Altamont expected that one would be blages. California's natural 1512 will hurt children and to stop the state’s initiative. – including the ALOSC’s Landfill Open Space Com- dropped while the remain- beauty is worth preserving families, especially from In January, a judge ruled that pledge to pay the $9 mil- mittee has pledged to spend ing bill would be sent to for future generations, and Central Valley areas who EIR violated the California lion required by both bills the money – the $9 million – Newsom. Tesla Park is a prime ex- flock to this park, and the Environmental Quality Act, – could result in a different is right there. We’ve written “Sierra Club has fought ample of that. We're hope- thousands of motorized and the EIR was set aside. outcome should one of them letters to that effect, which to protect the area, because ful that both houses of the recreation enthusiasts with Further, the ruling concluded make it to Newsom for his we didn’t do in the past. We it is a biodiversity hotspot legislature will recognize the no opportunities available that there is no statute that signature. supported the bills, but we recognized by generations significance of this area and in the greater Bay Area,” requires land acquired by “We do not know what never said flat out that we of scientists and confirmed vote to protect it.” BOARD (Continued from first page) and his fellow applicants, thought and deliberation. I of a public education, and view process, DUSD board William will play a vital full time with appropriate Taji Brown and John Wu, witnessed her passion and said he feels indebted to president Dan Cherrier role in ensuring our future safety guidelines in place, responded to a series of 10 dedication to our students the system for his chance to thanked the candidates, success. We look forward a challenge Kuo thinks he questions asked by board and the well-being of the attend Berkeley for his un- stating that they were an to working with him to and the district will meet. members. They listened to school district for the last dergrad, the University of integral part of the district continue this work for our “With our school being an extensive public com- two years as the first Area 3 California Los Angeles for and should continue to stay students, staff and fami- remote since March 2020, ment period, responded to trustee. Her impact on me his degree, and California involved. He expressed lies.” getting kids back into in- follow-up questions from was profound, and I share State University East Bay hope the district would DUSD serves 12,900 person learning could be the board and made closing her same passion to serve.” for his MBA. He currently move into the challenges of students from preschool a big challenge,” he said. statements. After deliberat- Kuo immigrated to the works as an engineer in the the new school year unified through adult educa- “We’ve had kids that never ing, the board voted; Kuo’s United States with his fam- East Bay. and prepared. tion with seven elemen- stepped inside a classroom smile was evident under ily at the age of 10. He said Kuo is a longtime resi- “Through this process, tary schools, two middle (pre-k), to kids who have his mask. his decision to run for the dent of Dublin, and during it’s clear that William schools, one K-8 school, not interacted in person “One may wonder why I board position was strong- his time as a parent of two comes to us with a wealth one alternative high school with teachers, staff and applied to become a trustee ly influenced not only by DUSD students, has served of knowledge, expertise and one comprehensive other students. Address- after losing Catherine just his wife’s passion, but also as a volunteer, a chaperone and genuine support from high school, with a second ing the learning-loss that eight weeks ago,” Kuo by the impact teachers in and auditor for the Dough- our community,” said due to open in the fall. One occurred during the pan- said during his closing the public school system erty Elementary School Cherrier. “As we continue challenge the board will demic, social-emotional statement. “It is a deci- had on him as a youth. He Parent Faculty Club. to move through critical face in the new school year wellness, are some of the sion made with a lot of stressed the importance At the end of the inter- projects in our district, is opening all campuses challenges I see we face.” OBITUARIES

Raymond (Ray) Joseph Thomas Lois Edna Mardiroisian Dec. 1, 1930 – April 25, 2021 Nov. 16, 1921 – April 28, 2021 Ray passed away in Liver- with his Castro Valley sports Lois Edna Mardiroisian was her family lineage is traced more, California, surrounded teams, and his passion for born Nov. 16, 1921, in Olive, back to the late 1600s. by his four children, Gerald life. Ray was an active member Montana, to Beulah Wing Lois is survived by Ruth L. Thomas of Folsom, Janet of the Elks Lodge Livermore- Brown and Russell Brown. Young (daughter) and Russell Thomas of Castro Valley, Pleasanton #2117, and Sons From there, they moved to A. Asp (son); 11 grandchildren Colleen Hornbacker (Kurt) in Retirement (SIRS) Branch Minnesota and traveled out to and 17 great grandchildren, of Livermore, and Grego- #121 in Livermore. He truly California by train to San Lean- plus one on the way. ry Thomas (Joanie) of San cared about his family, friends, dro (45) years. She retired from Chapel of The Chimes is Jose. Many of his beloved and students. General Motors after 24 years honored to be serving the fam- grandchildren were also by Ray was preceded in death and started her retirement in ily. An online guest book is his side. by his loving wife, Kay, in Jan- Dublin with her two cats, Puss stitch, jigsaw puzzles and word available for condolences or Ray was born in Dickinson, uary 2020; his parents; broth- and Boots. puzzles. She had many happy memories at: Hayward.chapel North Dakota, to his loving ers, Robert Thomas and Rich- She loved to read historical times at the Dublin Senior of the chimes.com. The family parents, Frances and Raphael 1957, teaching P.E. and coach- ard Thomas; and sister, Ma- romance novels. She could Center playing Bingo with also requests if you wish to Thomas. He attended St. Pat- ing various sports at A.B. Mor- rie Kubisiak. He is survived read a book in less than a week! her friends. She was also quite make a donation to consider rick's Catholic School and ris Junior High School and by his four children; his grand- Other hobbies were stained proud of belonging to Wing Meals on Wheels (Spectrum) Dickinson High School, where then Canyon Middle School children; his brother, Tom glass, knitting, counted cross Family of America, Inc. where in her memory. he excelled at sports and aca- in Castro Valley in 1977. After Thomas; sister-in-law, Jean demics. College at Dickinson retiring from teaching in 1985, Thomas; numerous nieces, State was interrupted by his he worked as the tasting room nephews, and cousins; and service in the Navy (Korean manager at Wente Bros. Spar- many dear friends. Ada Marjorie Williston Dorn War) on the USS Princeton as kling Wine Cellars and Con- His burial with military an aviation electronics techni- cannon Vineyards. He attended honors will be held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1926 – May 12, 2021 both St. Charles Borromeo and cian. Ray had a tremendous June 1, at 11 a.m., at St. Mi- Ada was born in Edmonton, niversaries faithfully sending St. Michael’s Catholic Church respect for the military that chael Cemetery in Livermore. Alberta, Canada, the second handmade cards to an extensive in Livermore with Kay by his continued throughout his well- A joint Memorial Mass for youngest of six children with list of friends and family. side. He was a devout Catholic, lived life. Ray and Kay will be cele- three older brothers, one older She was diagnosed with which was evident through his While he was on military brated on Wednesday, June and one younger sister. Alzheimer’s and died at the kindness and acts of service. leave, he attended his best 2, at 11 a.m., at St. Charles She was athletic, excelling age of 94. Ray Thomas was a teacher, friend's wedding as best man in Borromeo Catholic Church in in speed skating and other win- She was predeceased by her coach, painter, athlete, prank- Oakland, California. He met Livermore. ter sports-including hockey and husband, Dave (Jan. 10, 2021); ster, wine connoisseur, and and fell in love with the maid In lieu of flowers, and to running across rubber ice dur- and is survived by her four chil- quite often had a twinkle in of honor, Kathleen (Kay) Mc- continue the Ray Thomas Leg- ing the spring thaw. She loved dren, Kalani Baker (Howard his eye and was just full of Gee, the bride's sister. In one acy through Canyon Middle her Scottish roots, including Croy) of Arcata, California; fun! He was a loving husband, of his many love letters, Ray School sports, donations in shortbread, Scottish dancing camping. She grew many of the Donald Dorn-Lopez (Patricia wonderful father, and lit up stated, "You're the only gal Ray’s memory can be made to and the bagpipes. Ada worked family’s fruits and vegetables, Dorn-Lopez) of Annapolis, every time he saw his grand- for me"… which was true, Canyon Athletic Boosters, c/o in a Fort Saskatchewan dental canned and made jams and Maryland; Patricia Dorn (Ter- children, Kathleen, Taryn, since they were married for Athletic Director, 19600 Cull office in her teenage years, and pickles all summer long and rill Boykin) of New Orleans, Meghan, Lauren, Grant, Con- 64.5 years, until Kay's passing Canyon Rd, Castro Valley, CA throughout her life kept the sewed many of their clothes. Louisiana; Malcolm Dorn of nor, and Riley. His Easter egg in January 2020. 94552. Canadian tradition of serving Ada enjoyed knitting and Port Townsend, Washington; hunts were legendary, along He started his career in tea. She was a consummate quilting, often for others, in- and eight grandchildren and 12 hostess and loved sharing an cluding prayer shawls and great-grandchildren. elegant table. quilts for shut-ins, also gar- She was gracious and kind She completed college in dening and tennis where she and lived by the motto: “if you Alan Ernest Glace Vancouver, B.C., and as a won trophies. She was very don’t have anything nice to say, June 11, 1945 – May 14, 2021 traveling nurse met her future involved in church where she don’t say anything at all.” husband, Dave Dorn, whom and Dave co-led Bible studies, Faith and family were her Alan Ernest Glace, born (Newman) Glace; and their two and she shared elder respon- June 11, 1945, passed away children, Thomas Arthur Glace she married Dec. 14, 1953. top priorities, and she lived a They spent 67 wonderful years sibilities with Dave, bringing life in service to others. Her peacefully on May 14, 2021. and Denise Lynn (Glace) Es- comfort and hope, especially He was surrounded by his lov- trada; their spouses, Kim Glace together, which included travel gentle warmth and kindness to all continents and living ministering to those near death. will be sorely missed. ing family. and Henry Estrada; grandchil- For more than 30 years, she Alan was born in Ayles- dren, James (JT) and Jacob abroad, often wearing their A memorial service at Our signature world map jackets and Dave held leadership roles Savior’s Lutheran Ministries bury, England, and graduated Varney and Hailey, Taylor, and in International Marriage En- from Lincoln High School in Brooke Glace. He was also and making lifelong friends. in Livermore will be planned She maintained her interests counter, and she was active in for later in the summer. In lieu Philadelphia. Papa to six granddogs, Rosie, Lutheran Women’s Missionary He enlisted in the U.S. Daisy, Rico, Roger, Penny, and in nursing and health although of flowers, please consider transitioned to full-time home- League and visited nursing donations to the Alzheimer’s Navy upon graduation and Luna. He is also survived by his homes among many other served proudly during the brothers Raymond, Ron, and maker after marriage. With the Association or to a charity of family she enjoyed hiking and service activities. They always your choice. Vietnam War aboard the USS Alan loved video poker, go- Artie Glace. He is preceded in remembered birthdays and an- MARKAB from 1965 to 1969. ing to the movies, fishing, and death by his parents. Alan was one of the original spending time with family. He Callaghan Mortuary is hon- founders of ICOM Mechani- was also an avid Philadelphia ored to be serving the Glace cal in San Jose and retired as a Eagles fan. family. An online guestbook Gloria Lorainne (Cardoza) Vasconcellos UA Local 393 member after 35 Alan is survived by his is available for condolences at Oct. 20, 1963 – April 21, 2021 years of service. loving wife of 53 years, Linda www.callaghanmortuary.com. It is with a heavy heart that felt by many. She leaves behind the family of Gloria Lorainne many aunts, uncles, nieces, (Cardoza) Vasconcellos an- nephews, cousins, and dear nounces her passing in Turlock, friends. All these people she Bonnie Mae Jupina California, on April 21, 2021. touched and loved deeply, but Dec. 13, 1941 – May 6, 2021 Gloria was born and raised the light of her life were her Bonnie Mae Jordan Jupina, ... she touched the lives of so in Livermore. She was part of beloved grandchildren, Olivia age 79, of Whiteville, North many with her disciplined, yet a long established and deep- and Piper Essary. Carolina, quietly faded from loving ways. She spent her time rooted farming and ranching Gloria was preceded in this world on Thursday, May working and volunteering for family, with extended family death by her parents, George 6, 2021. the schools, libraries, churches, still engaged in the agriculture Cardoza and LaVerne (Sachau) She was with her husband and community organizations community. Gloria was always Cardoza; and sister, Debra Ann of 60 years, Jerry, who cared in Livermore and in Whiteville. such a kind and joyful person, section. A tribute to her won- (Cardoza) Paulo (passing on for her at home, and uncon- She enjoyed RV’ing across the always a pleasure to be around. derful personality and amazing April 6, 2021.) She is survived ditionally stayed by her side United States numerous times She wanted nothing more than customer service skills. by her sister, Sheila Fagliano throughout her more than nine- with Jerry upon retirement. A for people to be happy and Gloria met Monte Vascon- (Paul); her half-sister, Linda; year battle with dementia and life well lived and blessed. enjoy life. cellos in Concord while work- loving children, Ashley Vas- Alzheimer’s. The family asks that in lieu Gloria had an amazing ing at Lyon’s restaurant. They concellos and Ronnie Vascon- Bonnie was born on Dec. of flowers, donations please be worth ethic that she learned were married in 1992. They cellos; granddaughters, Olivia 13, 1941, in Uniontown, Penn- ronica Jupina-Keathley of sent to Liberty Home Care and from her family on the ranch. had two amazing children who and Piper; ex-husband, Monte sylvania, to the late James Livermore; seven grandchil- Hospice, who were instrumen- Gloria graduated from Liver- Gloria was so proud of, Ashley Vasconcellos; and fiancé, Gary Donald and Leah Mae Shear- dren, four great-grandchildren tal in lovingly help Jerry with more High in 1981. Shortly Vasconcellos and, a few years Dinwiddie. Due to the pan- er Jordan. Survivors include and an abundance of beloved the care of Bonnie at home for after graduation, she started later, Ronnie Vasconcellos. demic, a private ceremony was her husband, Gerald Arthur family and friends. the past two and half years, at waitressing and continued her They briefly lived in Concord held on May 14, in Turlock. "Jerry" Jupina of the home; Bonnie, Bonnie Mae, Mom, 46 McNeill Plaza, Suite 105, career up until the pandemic and then moved to the Turlock Gloria was an 11-year daughters, Vicki DiMuzio of MeMaw, Mrs. Jupina … devot- Whiteville, NC 28472 or 910- hit in March 2020. Gloria’s area and purchased their first breast-cancer survivor. Dona- Whiteville, Valeri Jardine of ed her life to her family, church, 642-5808. customers were always very home. tions may be made to your local Poway, California, and Ve- community, the children, art loyal to her, many times offer- The loss of Gloria will be breast-cancer foundation or a ing to wait to be seated in her charity of your choice. 10 The Independent • MAY 27, 2021 www.independentnews.com EDEN LLNL Research Suggests Global (Continued from first page) He said the residents listed park- space, and public open space. ing height, more parking and uti- ing, open space and amenities as In regard to the “main en- lizing less incentives than allowed Warming May Be Underestimated priorities. trance/siting and orientation,” under state law,” he concluded. New research at the Law- face and the troposphere. determine which interpreta- “I believe the plan that we Stromberg said entrances for the “For these reasons, the project is rence Livermore National “Such comparisons tion is more credible,” said have adopted that includes all project face inward, with the back in conformance with state density Laboratory (LLNL) suggests across complementary mea- climate scientist Ben Santer, those priorities is a good one,” of the building facing Railroad bonus law.” he said. Avenue, a major public street. On Housing Accountability that global warming in the surements can shed light on lead author of the paper. Vice Mayor Trish Munro said He asserted that this violates the Act (HAA) and California Envi- troposphere, or lowest level the credibility of different “But our analysis reveals it was a matter of integrity to vote Specific Plan. ronmental Quality Act (CEQA) of the atmosphere, may have datasets,” said LLNL re- that several observational to approve the project, as the land He then addressed “win- In his letter, Stromberg also been underestimated over searcher Stephen Po-Ched- datasets – particularly those was purchased with affordable dows,” which the Specific Plan stated, “Denial of the project the last 40 years. ley, who contributed to the with the smallest values of housing funds and designed for states “shall include vertically would not violate the HAA, as Climate scientists studied study that appears in the ocean surface warming and housing. Councilmember Gina proportioned facade openings, the city attorney claims. The HAA Bonanno found it to be consistent with windows that have a greater does not prevent the city from de- four properties of tropical Journal of Climate. tropospheric warming – ap- with the Downtown Specific Plan. height than width.” He wrote, nying a project when it will have a climate change that should “This work shows that pear to be at odds with other, “It’s very clear to me that this “The elevations and renderings specific,adverse impact on public vary in correlation with one careful intercomparison of independently measured is a high-quality project, which for the project clearly demon- health and safety. Such impacts other. For example, chang- different geophysical fields complementary variables.” addresses an urgent need for strate a large number of windows are present here due to soil and es in tropical water vapor may help us determine his- LLNL collaborated on affordable housing,” Bonanno that are wider horizontally than groundwater contamination, and should correlate with trends torical changes in climate the study with researchers said. “It offers the opportunity for vertically.” the presence of soil vapor gas 130 families and individuals who Stromberg wrote in the letter intrusion, for which mitigation in both sea surface and lower with greater precision,” ac- from several other institu- work here to live here.” that “overall building massing” measures may prove infeasible tropospheric temperature, cording to Po-Chedley. tions, including Remote As someone who was raised was another inconsistency, as the and unaffordable.” governed by well-under- If climate model expec- Sensing Systems; the Ca- by a single mother, Councilmem- project disregards city objectives Stromberg said the project stood physical processes. tations between tropical nadian Centre for Climate ber Brittni Kiick said she’s always for the multifamily residential is not exempt from CEQA re- The fourth property stud- temperature and moisture Modelling and Analysis, been an advocate of affordable buildings to give individuality to view for two reasons. First, he ied was upper tropospheric are realistic, the findings re- Environment and Climate housing. Councilmember Robert each unit. explained that it does not satisfy Carling stated that he supported On “horizontal mass,” Strom- the requirements of the statutory temperature. flect either a systematic low Change; the University of the project because the property berg wrote that the Downtown exemption due to its inconsisten- The researchers found bias in satellite tropospheric Washington; the Massachu- was purchased with money from Specific Plan requires that the cies with the Downtown Specific that the closest correlations temperature trends or an setts Institute of Technology; the affordable housing fund and horizontal mass be broken down Plan, outlined above. Second, the were found in climate model overestimate of the observed University of Graz, Austria; multifamily residential is a per- to create architectural interest categorical exemptions claimed simulations using datasets atmospheric moistening sig- and the National Oceanic mitted use of the funds, among and provide visual separation by staff are inapplicable and de- suggesting larger tropical nal, according to LLNL. and Atmospheric Adminis- various other reasons, before between units” and that the project feated by the presence of unusual motioning to approve the project. design does not comply with this circumstances. warming of the ocean sur- “It is currently difficult to tration. While those in favor of the standard. In regard to these unusual cir- current plan made up about 60% Stromberg noted “site front- cumstances, he said that because SANTER of the public comments and age” to be an issue, as the project the project site was previously (Continued from first page) emails submitted to city staff misapplies the standard. “The subject to heavy industrial uses, ahead of the meeting this week, fourth floor extends more than the San Francisco Regional Wa- that climate scientists con- Koonin talk and his decision science, and a man of prin- some public speakers suggested 60% of the total site frontage on ter Quality Control Board now stantly reexamine and refine to leave, a spokesperson for ciple.” a merger of the opposing views. those portions of the site along manages cleanup at the site due their past work. LLNL responded by email: He declined comment on Livermore resident and wine Railroad Avenue and L Street,” to historical contamination. On Ironically, LLNL issued a “Differing technical opinions the Laboratory’s decision grower Karl Wente said the cur- he wrote. Feb. 9, 2021, Board staff issued news release calling attention are part of the scientific pro- to offer Koonin a speaking rent Eden plan was shovel-ready, Regarding “private open a letter to the city approving an to the Santer-led study on cess. Throughout its history, platform but said that Koo- making it the right plan to address space,” he pointed to city docu- April 18, 2020, site assessment affordable housing needs, but he ments that state there should be and summary report and a May the day that he announced the Lab has invited guest nin “has long been confused said the proposal to build housing 60 feet of private open space per 22, 2020, site history technical his intention of leaving. See speakers whose opinions about the nature and sever- north of Railroad Avenue — as residential unit on-site, stating report, he said. page 10 for the news release. differ from those of the Lab ity and science of climate suggested by SLD — should be “based on the remainder of the “The Feb. 9 letter from Re- On Tuesday, the Union and its workforce. It does not change.” explored as well. plan set included with the Plan- gional Board staff concluded of Concerned Scientists an- mean the Lab endorses those On the East Coast, Mike “There’s no other plan — ning Commission Staff Report, that ‘[r]esults of investigations nounced support for Santer, opinions. MacCracken, a retired for- that’s already been stated. But including the renderings of the conducted since 2009 identi- that other drawing (of SLD’s buildings, there is no indication fied select metals in soil, pe- calling it “disturbing” that “The Lab has a long mer division leader who plan) actually shows we should that these areas are provided troleum hydrocarbons in soil the Laboratory is offering a and distinguished history helped establish the LLNL be thinking bigger, too, in terms of only to the project’s residential and groundwater, and volatile “platform to climate denial- in groundbreaking climate atmospheric sciences pro- what should be north of Railroad dwellings.” organic compounds, includ- ism.” research -- the Lab continues gram, wrote in an email that Avenue,” he said. “We need more Finally, on “public open ing tetrachloroethene (PCE) Learning of Santer’s plan to advance and stand by that he is “really sad to hear that housing; we need more teachers space” Stromberg noted that and its breakdown products, in to depart the Laboratory research.” (Santer’s) time at the Lab living here; we need more fire- the Downtown Specific Plan groundwater and soil vapor,’” he fighters living here; we need more requires the project to provide a wrote. “As a result, the Regional over the issue, scientific col- Stands for Itself will be ending.” waitresses and waiters living here. minimum of 150 square feet of Board is now requesting that the leagues around the country, For his part, Santer de- Over the years, Santer’s We need more of our community publicly available open space city submit a Data Gap Assess- from Harvard in Cambridge, clined to elaborate on his research findings “in every — my generation — to be able to per residential unit. “It is unclear ment Workplan and an Interim Mass., to the Pacific Institute case have been found to be come back home and live here.” from the project plans and the staff Remedial Action Plan. As part decision to leave the Labo- Deborah McQueen with Pre- report and accompanying materi- of these plans, the city is now in Oakland, spoke up in ratory, saying he wanted his correct, while flaws have praise of his scientific con- emerged in the publications serve Downtown Livermore later als whether Eden will be funding required to engage in further written statement to stand expressed concerns about how the the creation of the proposed data collection, summarize the tributions and his character. for itself. of his critics.” meeting was conducted. She said Veteran’s Park on the project results of the investigation and Believes in Free Speech “Professor Koonin is not Because his research find- Eden had hired PR firms to secure site,” Stromberg said. “Indeed, data collection, and ‘describe the In announcing his planned a climate scientist,” the state- ings have pointed to the need public comments. Anyone could from the proposed conditions of remedial alternatives evaluated, to reduce dependence on call in from anywhere, she added. approval, it appears that the park remedial alternative selected, and departure from LLNL, Sant- ment notes. He “is not an She worried that those associated improvements would be part of a proposed implementation method er said he believes in “free authoritative voice on cli- fossil fuels, Santer has had to “endure unfairly harsh with Eden might feel obligated to city project, not Eden’s project.” and timeframe.’” speech” and “diverse per- mate science … LLNL cli- express support for the project, To review Stromberg’s letter In conclusion, Stromberg spectives” but feels that “it mate scientists have devoted and intrusive scrutiny of his when otherwise, they would not in its entirety, visit http://bit.ly/ wrote, “The presence of con- is equally important for U.S. their careers to measuring, research.” be interested. Indy_Stromberg. tamination on the project site, citizens to receive the best- modeling, and understand- Now, for a “non-climate “Zoom allows for people particularly the presence of soil expert and critic such as to call in from anywhere in the The City’s Response on vapor intrusion as noted by the available scientific informa- ing changes in the climate U.S. — not just California — so Inconsistencies Regional Board, will have a tion on the reality and seri- system. Professor Koonin Dr. Steve Koonin, who has simply not done his home- Eden's ‘multiplier’ is potentially Prior to the council decision, significant impact on the environ- ousness of climate change.” has not.” quite high,” she said. Jake Potter, a Livermore associate ment, and therefore constitutes an The speaker he objects to, The statement expressed work, to be given the po- Eden had engaged PR firms planner and Eden project planner, unusual circumstance.” Stephen Koonin, has made concern that, by offering dium at LLNL is akin to the EveryAction and coUrbanize. presented a staff report on the On Tuesday, Rick Teczon, false accusations against the Koonin a speaking platform situation in Arizona where a When asked about the processes project and addressed the legal a Livermore associate civil en- non-expert entity has been for recruiting public support, concerns raised by Stromberg. gineer, addressed Stromberg’s climate research community, to espouse a denialist point Courtney Porcella, coUrbanize “For the record, we would CEQA assertions. Santer believes. Koonin of view, the Laboratory will brought in to do a recount of the votes…. spokesperson, said her company’s like to note that the project is “With regard to this devel- explains these accusations make it more difficult to re- goal is to “get neighbors and consistent with Specific Plan re- opment project, we note the in a recently published book, cruit and retain “the best and “It is thus not surprising Livermore community members quirements,” Potter began. “The following related to contaminate “Unsettled: What Climate brightest climate scientists. that Ben has taken a strong to participate in conversations.” project architecture provides impacts,” Teczon said. “First, Science Tells Us, What It “More importantly, stand in reaction to Koonin “Those are the only commu- vertical and horizontal articula- subsurface contaminant impacts coming to argue that climate nity members we target, because tion, color changes in architectural were a known condition that Doesn’t, and Why It Mat- LLNL is participating in the their voices are those that matter details to break down the massing was previously studied in the ters.” dissemination of Professor change is not really a serious issue.” most,” she said. “We do not solicit of the building and establish a 2009 subsequent EIR. Second, The book asserts that Koonin’s incorrect views on any feedback from out-of-state residential character. The build- no new information or circum- climate scientists are not climate science. This makes Also on the East Coast, contacts, or those outside the ings provide primary entries that stances have surfaced related to forthright about large uncer- it more difficult for U.S. Naomi Oreskes, a Harvard immediate project area. People front onto Railroad Avenue and existing contaminate impacts tainties and have failed to citizens to reach informed, professor who has written are never paid or incentivized to Veterans Way, and the windows at the site. The city is working extensively on the history participate on the platform.” have a vertical orientation, or with the Regional Water Quality compare their unnecessarily science-based decisions on Representing SLD, Jean King combined groupings of vertical Control Board to address existing pessimistic projections with appropriate responses to of climate research, called Santer “one of the most im- reported that her group’s land-use windows. The project provides re- conditions, following the Water real life climate measure- climate change.” attorney, Winston Stromberg of quired private open space, which Board’s typical process for de- ments. It claims to be an ef- Perhaps most annoying to portant climate scientists in Latham & Watkins, sent a letter to will be demarcated with signage, velopment of impacted sites. And fort to force climate scientists Santer are Koonin’s claims the history of the field. the council. The letter states that fencing and other appropriate de- lastly, the project does not pres- to confront the uncertainties. that climate researchers do “He has done more than the project’s design continues to lineators. And the project’s public ent any unusual circumstances. probably any other single be inconsistent with the Specific open space will be provided by Although the site is subject to Koonin has received sup- not acknowledge uncertain- Plan, denial of the project would the project site as a whole by ongoing cleanup activities, that port from those who deny ties, that they fail to com- individual to demonstrate the reality of man-made climate not violate the Housing Account- Veterans Park, as allowed by the cleanup is not unusual. It’s not an that climate change poses a pare their abstract computer ability Act (HAA), and the project specific plan.” unusual circumstance, given the serious threat, such as the projections with real world change.” is not exempt from California En- Potter explained that the Eden past property use, which included Manhattan Institute’s Mark measurements and need to Noting that Santer has vironmental Quality Act (CEQA). applicant has submitted four sepa- a former lumber yard and train Mills, writing in the Wall St. be forced to confront these been abused and threatened “If the council approves the rate density bonus requests. As depot ... The planned response for his scientific findings, she project tonight, that would be units are affordable to residents that’s being developed in coor- Journal, and Marc Thiessen, realities. unlawful,” King said. “Despite with incomes between 20-60% of dination with the Water Board is columnist for the Washing- “It is simply untrue that said that “In a rational world, Ben would be recognized as all the community opposition the Alameda County area median expected to be routine for such ton Post. Prof. Koonin is confronting to this project, our voices have income, he said the project quali- a site, similar to what has been At the same time, "Un- climate scientists with un- a hero for this work…But in been ignored. If the city contin- fies for a density bonus, a height implemented for nearby develop- settled" has been panned pleasant facts they ignored the topsy-turvy world we live ues to ignore us, we may have increase, relief from parking stan- ment projects, such as the Legacy as misleading, simplistic or failed to understand,” in, he has been repeatedly no choice but to ask a judge to dards and up to four incentives to site right across the street.” attacked…. resolve the dispute. Rather than modify development standards, In his closing remarks on the and downright inaccurate in according to Santer’s state- do that, we urge the city and irrespective of local policy. topic before issuing a vote, Wo- more scientifically focused ment. “Yet, through all of this, he has remained true to his Eden to press pause, and come “State bonus density law erner said he found the applica- publications, like Scientific “The climate science to the table with us to discuss an would allow the project to have tion of the state density bonus law American. community treats uncertain- science and the values em- alternative, through mediation, no maximum density,” Potter said. to be appropriate, “because there Koonin is a theoretical ties in an open and transpar- bedded in it.” community meetings or some However, he said the project are no findings to the contrary.” physicist who made sig- ent way. It has done so for She was also critical of other approach.” proposes 52 dwelling units per “Voting no (on the project) … LLNL for its decision to host She added, “We would prefer acre, which is less than the city would be an absolutely irrespon- nificant contributions in sev- decades.” a resolution that ends with a win- requires in the Downtown Spe- sible risk of taxpayer funds, be- eral fields including nuclear Koonin. “Now the govern- Support for Santer ment laboratory for whom win solution. Livermore deserves cific Plan. cause of the likely risk of lawsuits physics, astrophysics and Colleagues across the better, and we are here to help that He further detailed that the from outside housing advocates. high performance comput- (Santer) worked for decades happen.” project is allowed seven stories, Associated with this, if we were to country, learning of Santer’s has invited a deeply cynical Attorney’s Statements on but it proposes four; no parking capriciously say no, $6.5 million ing. He has managed energy decision to leave the Labora- programs in the oil industry man, a man who is not a Downtown Specific Plan Incon- is required, but it provides 146 in penalties, plus legal fees … tory, spoke up on his behalf. climate scientist, to spread sistencies stalls; and the applicant is al- would likely be imposed under and at the U.S. Department In Oakland, Peter Gleick, In his letter to the city, Strom- lowed to request up to four incen- state law, and then we would be of Energy. He is a frequent disinformation about the co-founder and president climate system. Ben has berg asserted that the project is tives to waive local development forced to do this project anyway,” advisor to national laborato- emeritus of the Pacific Insti- inconsistent with the Downtown standards, but the applicant has he said. “The opportunity for ries, including LLNL, on a rightly called that out. The Specific Plan in at least seven only submitted for one incen- making a legislative decision tute, called Santer “a superb American people need to ways: main entrance/siting and tive to waive street side setback to oppose the project has long range of scientific programs. scientist, a brilliant thinker, Asked for a comment know that we can count on orientation, windows, overall requirements. passed. It was greater than three a long-time well-respected “In summary, the project is years ago. And if anyone wanted on Santer’s objection to the our government laboratories building massing, horizontal leader in the field of climate to do honest work.” mass, site frontage, private open proposing less density, less build- to referend, it’s on.” SUNWALKER VET (Continued from first page) (Continued from first page) county’s Williamson Act, decision. he was surprised it took Sun- fitness. ATC works with many Maggi said there are many come obstacles placed in her path which enables local govern- “We really didn’t see walker so long to drop out. veterans trying to regain mo- modalities available at ATC, in- by one life-changing episode. ments to enter into contracts that coming, and it was a “We are very pleased tor function or stay in shape. cluding cryotherapy, float therapy “I can walk with aid, I can Maggi said that coming out of and infra-red sauna, as well as walk by myself also, but by with private landowners for welcome surprise,” he said. with the fact that they’ve the pandemic, physical fitness is kick boxing, Brazilian Capoeira myself, I can’t walk very long,” the purpose of restricting Sunwalker and the coun- withdrawn their applica- an important part of maintaining and arena boxing. ATC also she said. “What keeps me going specific parcels of land to ty would have been sued tion to move forward with mental health. partners with the We Defy Foun- is just the ‘want,’ and to prove to agricultural or related open had the board denied the this project,” Newton said. “We are able to address men- dation, an organization aimed at other people who told me I would space use in exchange for appeals, O’Brien said. He “This has been going on for tal health,” said Maggi. “Stress providing disabled combat vet- not get very far. I hope to regain property tax assessments noted that voters passed five years.” management is woven into ev- erans a means to overcome chal- my balance and be able to walk erything we do . . . it’s a well- lenges through fitness training. independently again.” that are much lower than Measure D in 2000 to pre- Dick Schneider of documented fact that when we As she continues to work to- For more information on normal. serve open space and agri- Friends of Livermore said he are stressed, we have more pain ward a more independent future, ATC, call 925-660-9339, visit Chris O’Brien of Save cultural lands in Alameda was happy with the decision. in our bodies – sometimes unex- Meylan acknowledges the bless- www.arenastrong.com, or email North Livermore Valley County. “Sunwalker’s proposal plained pain – we are not as well ings she has received through the [email protected]. For more said his group was ecstatic Merlin Newton of Save violated the Williamson rested and cannot care for others VA and other organizations who information on the We Defy to learn of Sunwalker’s North Livermore Valley said Act,” he said. or ourselves. Stress and anxiety serve veterans. She said she will Foundation, visit www.wedefy- are the new epidemic.” continue to aim high and over- foundation.org. www.independentnews.com MAY 27, 2021 • The Independent 11 HOUSING (Continued from first page) The council will begin looking at current and provided quality of life,” said Testa. ing is considered affordable if occupants to find a way to still provide a quality of life RHNA inventory and then close the gap by “We want (that again). We want afford- pay no more than 30% of their income on for residents and all the amenities that make identifying additional sites. According to ability, but we also want quality projects.” housing. The new income levels for a fam- us a high-opportunity community.” city staff, there may be as many as 250 acres The new RHNA regulations require the ily of four are extremely low, $39,150; very Brown added that she believed the af- that have to be rezoned at various densities fordable housing units should be spread and zoning levels. While the city must show across the city. that it has appropriate zoning to develop “This is the beginning of an 18-month process to comprehensively update “They need to be done throughout the required housing, it’s not mandated to the city’s housing element, and a key piece of this process is to complete Pleasanton,” she said. “It will help balance build the units. planning, and to identify sites, for 5,965 future housing units.” schools and traffic, and I think make every- Vice Mayor Julie Testa said that while one more comfortable that they are not on Pleasanton has fallen short in the affordable the side of town with 6,000 units … these housing elements, the council remains com- numbers come from the State of California, mitted to meeting the mandate. inclusion of an income category. Affordable low, $65,250; low, $104,400; and moderate, and it's our job to implement them.” “When we are looking at these projects, housing is specifically decided by the state $143,050. To access upcoming meetings and to the low-income projects that we have had in government based on percentages of area “This will be a delicate balance,” said receive notifications and updates, visit www. Pleasanton have been of incredible quality median incomes in Alameda County. Hous- Mayor Karla Brown. “We are going to have pleasantonhousingelement.com.

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Asist in bluprntng & dsgn- first commenced to transact The following person(s) do- no written objection is timely by registered by the following registrant first commenced to ing cmptr systms; Creat vertisements that they are not licensed by the Contrac- business under the ficti- ing business as: Tha Moxie, filed, the court may grant the owner(s): Devin Frankland, transact business under the FERAL CAT FOUNDATION tchncl & fnctnl specs; Modfy tors State License Board.” tious business name(s) listed 604 E 17th ST. Oakland, CA petition without a hearing. 3884 Harvard Way, Livermore, fictitious business name(s) Cat & kitten adoptions now & tst cmptr prgrms; Dbug, above: 4/4/2021. Signature 94606, is hereby registered NOTICE OF HEARING CA 94550. This business is listed above: 2/15/2021. at the new Livermore Petco dcmnt & resolv tchncl REAL ESTATE of Registrant/s/: Avneet by the following owner(s): Date: 7/2/2021 conducted by an Individual. Signature of Registrant/s/: on Saturdays from 10:00AM isus; & Optmz prfrmnc Singh, General Partner. This Ericka McCoy, 604 E 17th ST. Time: 11:00 AM The date on which the reg- Meredith Sarboraria, Manag- to 2:30PM. We have many of exstng cmptr systms. 170) LAND FOR RENT statement was filed with the Oakland, CA 94606. This busi- Dept: 17 istrant first commenced to ing Member. This statement adorable, tame kittens that Programmer Analyst (007): 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / County Clerk of Alameda on ness is conducted by an Indi- The address of the court is: transact business under the was filed with the County have been tested for FiV & Gthr & anlyz usr rqrmnts DUPLEX / APT RENTAL April 20, 2021. Expires April vidual. The date on which the Alameda County Administra- fictitious business name(s) Clerk of Alameda on May FELV, altered & vaccinated. to cstmiz s/w sols; Cndct 20, 2026. The Independent registrant first commenced to tion Building 1221 Oak Street listed above: April 1, 2021. 19, 2021. Expires May 19, We also have adult cats & feasblty anlysis & provd, 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- Legal No. 4859. Published transact business under the Oakland, CA 94612 Signature of Registrant/s/: 2026. The Independent Le- ranch cats for adoption. tst & implmnt sols; & Provd ALS TO SHARE May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. fictitious business name(s) A copy of this Order To Show Devin Frankland, Owner. This gal No. 4878. Published May tchncl support for sols. listed above: 4/1/2021. Cause shall be published at statement was filed with the 27, June 3, 10, 17, 2021. EMPLOYMENT ETL Developer (008): Creat 160) BOAT / RV / FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Signature of Registrant/s/: least once each week for County Clerk of Alameda on fnctnl & tchncl spec docs; RENTAL SPACE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Ericka McCoy, Owner. This four successive weeks prior April 21, 2021. Expires April Business Intelligence (BI) Prep fnctnl tst pln, dsgn high NAME STATEMENT Inland Valley Publishing Co. FILE NO. 578345 statement was filed with the to the date set for hearing on 21, 2026. The Independent Technical Lead Analyst (Liver- lvl tst senarios, anlyz, creat & The following person(s) doing FILE NO. 579293 Client Code:04126-00001 County Clerk of Alameda on the petition in the following Legal No. 4874. Published more, CA). Assist in leading excut tests & rport dfcts; Que- business as: Warrior Well- The following person(s) doing Re: Legal Notice for April 14, 2021. Expires April newspaper of general circu- May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. dsgn, configuration, dvlpmt, ry, transfrm & updat data in ness, 300 Lee Avenue, Liver- business as: L & R Trucking, Classified Ads 14, 2026. The Independent lation printed in this county: testing, & delivery of BI so- databses; & Dvlp s/w enhnc- more, CA 94551, is hereby FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 26 Rollingstone Cmn, Liver- The Federal Fair Housing Act, Legal No. 4866. Published The Independent News- lutions & the administration mnts, prep systm dcmtn, registered by the following NAME STATEMENT more, CA 94550 is hereby Title VII of the Civil Rights May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2021. paper 2250 First Street, of enterprise reporting sys- provd prod suport & implmnt owner(s): Erin Elizabeth FILE NO. 579019 registered by the follow- Act of 1964, and state law Livermore, CA 94550 tems. Help in dsgn, dvlpmt, procedures for imprvmnt. Chandler, 300 Lee Avenue, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Dated: May 7, 2021 /s/: The following person(s) do- ing owner(s): L & R Truck- Positions may req travel &/or prohibit advertisements for & delivery of BI solutions w/ housing and employment Livermore, CA 94551. This NAME STATEMENT Judge Tara M. Desautels. ing business as: C.P. Delivery ing, 26 Rollingstone Cmn, relocatn to var unanticipated techn’l BI team. Master’s in that contain any preference, business is conducted by an FILE NO. 578531 The Independent Legal , LLC, 3541 Kings Canyon Livermore, CA 94550. This client locatns thruout USA. Comp. Sci, Info Systems, or S/ limitation or discrimination Individual. The date on which The following person(s) doing No. 4870 Published May CT, Pleasanton, CA 94588, is business is conducted by a Job Site: Pleasanton, CA & var ware Engg & 6 yrs exp in job based on protected classes, the registrant first com- hereby registered by the fol- Limited Liability Company. business as: Amvicious Lash- 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. or 6 yrs exp working w/ SAP unanticipated client locatns including race, color, religion, menced to transact business lowing owner(s): C.P. Delivery The date on which the reg- es LLC, 16183 Ashland Av- bus. intelligence technolo- thruout USA. Resumes with sex, handicap, familial status under the fictitious business , LLC, 3541 Kings Canyon CT, istrant first commenced to enue #108, San Lorenzo, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS gies. In alt, employer will ac- job code - HR, 415 Boulder Ct, or national origin. IVPC does name(s) listed above: N/A. Pleasanton, CA 94588. This transact business under the 94580, is hereby registered NAME STATEMENT cept Bach in Comp. Sci, Info #100, Pleasanton, CA 94566. not knowingly accept any Signature of Registrant/s/: business is conducted by a fictitious business name(s) by the following owner(s): FILE NO. 578505 Systems, or S/ware Engg & See: www.akshaya-inc.com advertisements that are in Erin Chandler, Owner. This Limited Liability Company. listed above: 1/19/2016. Sig- Danielle Adona, 16183 Ash- The following person(s) do- 8 yrs exp in job or 8 yrs exp 65) HELP WANTED violation of the law. statement was filed with the land Avenue #108, San Loren- ing business as: Andersen The date on which the reg- nature of Registrant/s/: Luis County Clerk of Alameda on zo, CA 94580. This business Bakery, 2033 Stoneridge Mall istrant first commenced to April 22, 2021. Expires April is conducted by a Limited Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, transact business under the 22, 2026. The Independent Liability Company. The date is hereby registered by the fictitious business name(s) Legal No. 4860. Published on which the registrant first following owner(s): Hans listed above: 3/1/2011. Sig- May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. commenced to transact Bakery, Inc., 30703 San nature of Registrant/s/: Ron- Professional’s Choice business under the ficti- Clemente Street, Hayward, ald N. Potter, President. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tious business name(s) listed CA 94544. This business is statement was filed with the NAME STATEMENT above: 3/1/2021. Signature of conducted by a Corporation. County Clerk of Alameda on Real Estate Directory FILE NO. 578375 Registrant/s/: Danielle Adona, The date on which the reg- May 12, 2021. Expires May The following person(s) Managing Member. This istrant first commenced to 12, 2026. The Independent Local guide to the Valley’s Leadin g doing business as: Tay’s statement was filed with the transact business under the Legal No. 4875. Published Cookie Co., 513 Regulus County Clerk of Alameda on fictitious business name(s) May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. Real Estate Professionals & Services

Rd., Livermore, CA 94550, April 28, 2021. Expires April listed above: 11/06/20. is hereby registered by the 28, 2026. The Independent Signature of Registrant/s/: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following owner(s): Taylor Legal No. 4867. Published Arthur Kao, Secretary. This NAME STATEMENT Matthews,513 Regulus Rd., May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2021. statement was filed with the FILE NO. 578421 Livermore, CA 94550. This County Clerk of Alameda on The following person(s) do- Sandee Utterback business is conducted by an FICTITIOUS BUSINESS April 28, 2021. Expires April ing business as: 1) 2 Chicks (925) 487-0524 Individual. The date on which NAME STATEMENT 28, 2026. The Independent Fundraising LLC, 2). Custom CalBRE#00855150 the registrant first com- FILE NO. 578280 Legal No. 4871. Published Fundraising Solutions, 6985 WWW.SANDEEU.COM menced to transact business The following person(s) doing May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. Spencer Court, Dublin, CA Specializing in under the fictitious business business as: Crystal Smiles 94568, is hereby registered Livermore’s name(s) listed above: N/A. Dental, 3028 West Jack FICTITIOUS BUSINESS by the following owner(s): 2 Finest Homes Signature of Registrant/s/: London Blvd, Livermore, CA NAME STATEMENT Chicks Fundraising LLC, 6985 Taylor Matthews, Owner. This 94551, is hereby registered FILE NO. 578749 Spencer Court, Dublin, CA statement was filed with the by the following owner(s): The following person(s) do- 94568. This business is con- Cindy Greci Dominic Greci DENNIS SERRAO County Clerk of Alameda on Colin Young DMD, Inc., 842 ing business as: New City ducted by a Limited Liability Broker Associate /REALTOR (925) 784-1243 (925) 525-0864 Serving Livermore & Tri-Valley since 1999 April 23, 2021. Expires April 31st Avenue, San Francisco, Locksmith Inc., 6994 Village Company. The date on which 23, 2026. The Independent CA 94121. This business is Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568, the registrant first com- [email protected] Legal No. 4861. Published conducted by a Corporation. is hereby registered by the menced to transact business R E A L E S T A T E TriValleyHomeSellers.com May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. The date on which the reg- following owner(s): New under the fictitious business DRE#01323804 DRE#01707140 (925) 876-3756 istrant first commenced to City Locksmith Inc., 6994 name(s) listed above: N/A. www.GreciGroup.com Cal BRE#01251442 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS transact business under the Village Parkway, Dublin, Signature of Registrant/s/: NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name(s) CA 94568. This business is Shana Trias, Manager. This THE KRISTY PEIXOTO TEAM FILE NO. 478448 Linda Newton The following person(s) doing Estates, Ranches and Land Realtors... REALTOR®, GRI, SRES business as: Fullfeel, 8048 925-251-2536 | www.estatesandranches.com(925) 216-2015 Golden Eagle Way, Pleas- Luxury homes, Ranches & Land Realtors [email protected] anton, CA 94588, is hereby Kristy Peixoto | Nancy Valett | Kimberly Stanley | Rannie Greer | Dannie ElationRE.comBaker registered by the following (925) 621-1210 owner(s): Zoomifier Corpo- CalBRE #01256255 / #01741240 / [email protected] CalBRE# 01256255/ 01741240/ 01943073/01256255 ration, 8048 Golden Eagle #01943073 / #01193347 TheKristyPeixotoTeam.com DRE #01312631 Way, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The date on which the registrant first TO PLACE YOUR AD, commenced to transact PLEASE CONTACT: business under the ficti- tious business name(s) listed 925.243.8010 above: 3/1/2021. Signature [email protected] of Registrant/s/: Chetan Saiya, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Gail Henderson Broker Associate, MPA Gordon Corsie Clerk of Alameda on April Commercial • Residential 27, 2021. Expires April 27, Real Estate Broker 2026. The Independent Le- Your local news source is delivered free (925) 980-5648 Scotsman Realty Group gal No. 4862. Published May to readers in the Tri-Valley. [email protected] CA DRE Lic # 0091100 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2021. www.gailhenderson.com We are asking readers, who are able, to make a voluntary Call/Text: contribution of $10 a month, or $100 a year. 925.202.5497 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS DRE 01709171 www.thescotsman.com NAME STATEMENT You can sign up online at www.independentnews.com/contribute/ FILE NO. 578506 or mail a check to 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550 The following person(s) do- ing business as: Andersen To Place Your Ad, Call or Email: Bakery, 31097 Courthouse Dr., Union City, CA 94587, 925.243.8010 [email protected] independentnews.com | 925.243.8000 Follow us on is hereby registered by the 12 The Independent • MAY 27, 2021 www.independentnews.com Pleasanton PD to Form Local Advisory Board The Pleasanton Police The CAB is expected to Membership is open to Department is forming a focus on public safety is- individuals over 18 who live, Community Advisory Board sues, including mental health work, or own a business in (CAB) to share concerns response, use of force, and Pleasanton. Those interested and propose changes in local technology. However, the in serving on the panel can policing. department said in a news apply online or pick up at “The purpose of the CAB release that the panel will not application at the City Hall. is to create and nurture open have any authority to inves- For more information, go lines of two-way communica- tigate, review, or participate to www.policing.cityofpleas- tion with the diverse groups of in matters involving specific antonca.gov or contact Sgt. our community,” said Chief police personnel or police- Marty Billdt at 925- 931- David Swing, who will meet related incidents. 5100. with the group monthly. “Members will provide insights while weighing in on matters of policy and proce- dure,” said Swing, who was hired to lead the Pleasanton Police Department last year. Members of the Team Fremont Bank took to the roads of North Livermore for their “It is critical the make-up of annual Tour de Cure bike ride Saturday, May 22. The ride is a fundraiser for the the CAB reflect the diversity American Diabetes Association. Riders started early in the morning on 20- and 15- of our community. Diversity in all areas including race, mile loops, leaving from Fremont Bank’s Livermore operations center at 2580 Shea gender, age, faith, thought, Drive and heading up Collier Canyon Road. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) and experience.” [See photo gallery at www.independentnews.com/multimedia] Bankhead Theater to Launch Travel Film Series on May 30 The Bankhead Theater nearly his entire life in Collection of Wonders,” on play in the Founders Room will launch its “Travel Venice, following in the July 11; and “Frida: Viva la of works by local water- Without Leaving Town” footsteps of the legendary Vida,” on July 25. colorist and world traveler film series on Sunday, May Titian and becoming one of Each of the film will be- Charlotte Severin. 30, with a presentation of the leading painters in the gin at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, An opening reception “Tintoretto: A Rebel in Ven- city. His large-scale narra- with $10 tickets for students will be held July 11, which ice.” tives on canvas, animated by up to age 21. coincides with the presenta- The film is the first of dramatic lighting and ges- Initially, fewer than 140 tion of “The Prado: A Col- five focusing on famous art tures, have been described seats, spaced six feet apart, lection of Wonders,” nar- and artists and will be ac- as “daring and inventive, will be sold. Ticket avail- rated by Academy Award- SINCE 1968 companied by a new exhibit, both in the handling and ability may increase but winning actor Jeremy Irons. “Take Me There: Travel composition.” audience size will not ex- the World through Art and The “Travel Without ceed 200 for film screenings Photography,” which opens Leaving Town” series will through August 2021. 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