Thursday, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 VOLUME LVIII, NUMBER 6 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Sheriff's Airport Commission Office Faces Approves Project for Fines After Charter Airplanes Officer Dies Boeing 737s Might Call Livermore Home By Larry Altman By Aly Brown and a terminal, fuel, charter and REGIONAL — A state David Chircop aircraft maintenance, which agency that investigates LIVERMORE — The Air- together involve about 35 workplace safety has fined jobs. the Alameda County Sher- port Commission voted unanimously this week to “There will be no tra- iff's Office (ACSO) $2,440 ditional commercial pas- for allegedly violating CO- support KaiserAir’s devel- opment proposal that would senger service provided by VID-19 safety requirements KaiserAir,” he said. possibly related to the death put six corporate aircraft in the skies over Livermore, KaiserAir operates VIP of a deputy who worked charters for corporations, in the Santa Rita Jail in with talk of additional planes down the road. athletic teams and other large Dublin. groups. The citation follows the The Feb. 8 decision — made by members Adam KaiserAir’s charter ser- July 23 death of Deputy vice clients have included Oscar Rocha, 56, who was Bertsch, Darin Bishop, Greg Chabrier, Christopher Dom- the San Jose Sharks NHL a victim of COVID-19. team, Fleetwood Mac, the Although the Division of browski and Jon Lavine — to add Boeing 737s and Rolling Stones, and U2. One Occupational Safety and The Dublin Little League Majors Orioles were able to hold their first practice at the of its 737s was the flagship Health (Cal-OSHA) cita- other aircraft to the Liver- Fallon Sports Park, Saturday, Feb. 6. The Orioles hope to start playing games in more Municipal Airport airplane for President Joe tion does not specifically mid-March. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Biden and his campaign staff name Rocha in its report, (LVK) followed a proposal put before the commission in the weeks before he was the material states that the sworn in. It flew then Biden agency opened an inspec- On Potable Water by Airport Manager David Decoteau. and his family to Joint Base tion on July 25, and that it Andrews in Maryland on was "fatality initiated." In the proposal, avia- Council Withdraws from Water Study; tion company KaiserAir Inauguration Day. The report also never Decoteau further stated uses the name "Santa Rita requested to proceed with development on a vacant that KaiserAir estimates two Jail", but lists the site for Opts to Fund Well Decontamination aircraft would conduct two the investigation as 5325 parcel at LVK. The approxi- By Ruth Roberts sometimes called “toilet-to- tinue to participate with mately 45-acre parcel is landings and two takeoffs Broder Blvd. in Dublin, the tap,” potable water comes other regional agencies on per week. jail's address. PLEASANTON — The city located north of West Jack pulled the plug on using from surface and ground studies regarding the merits London Boulevard and south KaiserAir proposed a The fine was first re- sources; it’s treated to levels of potable water reuse; and phased development of the ported by KTVU news. potable water as a possible of Taxiway Lima. that meet state and federal provide $300,000 toward Decoteau confirmed that parcel that would include a Sgt. Ray Kelly, an ASCO FBO terminal complex, of- spokesman, said the agency KaiserAir will operate as a full service Fixed Based fices, aircraft maintenance cooperated with Cal-OS- “I am surprised that we are not unanimously supporting the (See AIRPORT page 10) HA and is making sure it Operator (FBO) providing meets the safety agency's study to advance science, to advance knowledge.” demands. The department, however, is appealing the City Amends Land Use in an citations and fines. alternative drinking source. standards for consumption. the study. "We want to be able Councilmembers Kathy "The thing that is unique Effort to Meet Housing Needs to highlight and show the In a meeting that some- times turned contentious, Narum and Jack Balch vot- about potable reuse is that By Ruth Roberts low-income category." safety protocols we had in ed against the motion, with we have local control over place," Kelly said. the city council voted 3-2 to DUBLIN — The city re- The two vacant parcels opt out of a joint water study Mayor Karla Brown and that particular water sup- include 2.5 acres on Croak According to the agen- Councilmembers Julie Testa ply option,” said Kathleen cently took the next steps cy, Cal-OSHA inspec- with regional agencies, de- toward accommodating the Road and 2.0 acres on an spite a previous commit- and Vallerie Arkin in favor. Yurchak, city director of op- empty lot in East Dublin. tors issued four small The council was asked erations and water utilities, state's affordable housing ment to explore the merits of mandates. With the zoning changes, fines ranging from $315 to decide whether to con- (See WATER, page 9) to $850 on Jan. 25. The potable drinking water. Also In a unanimous vote the parcels will go from violations were listed as on Feb. 2, the city council semi-public to public/semi- the department failing to: Honoring Mendelsohn approved the initiation of public. Semi-public status in- • "Establish and retain a re- a general plan amendment study designed to change cludes child care, youth cord of the specific make Journal Recognizes Advances Set in and senior centers, special and model of the respira- the land-use designation of two local parcels and needs facilities, religious tor tested during a quali- institutions and hospitals tative fit test administered Motion Half a Century Ago at LLNL redesignate the Emerald High School site. to name a few. Public/semi- to an employee required By Jeff Garberson expand the Laboratory’s a series of memorial essays public uses include public to wear a tight-fitting fil- small biomedical research writt7 The changes will al- Nearly 50 years ago, low the city to begin the and private schools as well tering facepiece respira- Lawrence Livermore Na- program. en by colleagues, in- as the development of hous- tor with occupational ex- The scientist, Mortimer cluding several from LLNL work of meeting the state's tional Laboratory hired an Regional Housing Needs ing by nonprofit entities to posure to pathogens, in- eminent cancer researcher Mendelsohn, arrived in 1972, whose careers were influ- meet affordable housing cluding but not limited to accompanied by several uni- enced by Mendelsohn’s lead- Allocation (RHNA) laws, from the University of Penn- while retaining some local needs. SARS-CoV-2, the virus sylvania to renovate and versity colleagues. In the ership. Those parcels have that causes COVID-19." years that followed, he as- Born in New York City, control over the locations and potentially the number planned development zon- • "Include procedures for sembled a team that helped Mendelsohn earned an MD of homes. ing designations, as well identifying and evaluat- spur a revolution in under- at Harvard Medical School "It's pretty straightfor- as stage one development ing workplace hazards standing how and why hu- in 1948 before specializ- ward and is something the plans. The exact locations within their written Injury man cells mutate and some- ing in oncology, practic- council had discussed back of the housing available and Illness Prevention times become cancerous. ing medicine and carrying in October," said Linda on each property would be Program whenever new Mendelsohn died early out research at Walter Reed Smith, Dublin city man- determined during the stage substances, processes, last year, honored by for- Medical Center. ager. "This is our first small two development plan. procedures, or equip- mer scientific colleagues After getting a PhD at step toward how we handle In a separate move, staff ment are introduced to the from around the country and Cambridge University in the potentially getting 110 to also asked that the new Em- workplace that represent abroad. UK, he had a distinguished 150 units (if developed on erald High School site be a new occupational safety More recently, the sci- career at the University of amended from a neighbor- entific journal Cytometry Pennsylvania, helping to these sites) of the (required) (See SHERIFF'S, page 10) Mortimer Mendelsohn recognized his career with (See MENDELSOHN, page 10) 2,400 in the very low to (See HOUSING, page 10)

In the Tri-Valley Director of Emergency Services Reports COVID-19 Cases on "Dramatic" Decline By Aly Brown Livermore are dropping dra- counts followed holidays and LIVERMORE — The direc- matically.” get-togethers. tor of emergency services re- “From a low in November “Like clockwork, if we ported a positive trend in CO- of under six cases per 100,000 did have a bunch of gatherings VID-19 cases in the county per day to a high in mid- over the weekend, we will see and city, along with optimism December in Livermore of a bump,” he said. that the area would be mov- 64 new cases per day, we are Between the two large ing out of the most restrictive now back down to just over testing sites in the Tri-Valley purple tier. 12 cases per day,” Roberts — one at Stanford Health During a Feb. 8 city coun- said. “So that’s a dramatic - ValleyCare and the other cil meeting, City Manager improvement.” at the Alameda County Fair- Marc Roberts, who is also He said that trend is con- grounds — Roberts reported the director of emergency tinuing into February and that there have been nearly 30,000 services, updated the council he saw a potential for return- COVID-19 tests conducted and community on the status ing to the less restrictive red since April 2020. of the COVID-19 emergency, tier in the near future. Roberts then pointed out its impacts, and the govern- However, at the meeting that the Alameda County mental operations in response this week, he expressed the Public Health Department to that emergency. hope that the community (ACPHD) now tracks vaccine Roberts said the seven- had not gathered outside of distribution on its website. Valentine's Day decorations popped up around downtown Pleasanton. Even the unicorn day rolling average of daily their social bubbles for the As of Tuesday this week, Superbowl on Feb. 7, not- the county had administered statue at the corner of First and East Angela streets received a splash of festive colors. new COVID-19 cases “both (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) within the county and within ing that the “bumps” in case (See COVID-19, page 6)

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Beacham) VISIT WWW.INDEPENDENTNEWS.COM FOR DAILY ONLINE NEWS 2 The Independent • FEBRUARY 11, 2021 www.independentnews.com Teen Service Group Helps Seniors Keep Active During the Pandemic By Heather Brewer change through their volun- San Jose schools. The group we truly enjoy. Community from dementia more visible. sciences after experiencing a Watching a loved one teer work at elderly homes was created in the summer of service is a great way to not “I wanted to help inspire difficult mental health period deal with the effects of de- in the past,” said Abby Bald- 2020 and was made official only help your community, others to help others and do in life,” she said. “I devel- mentia isn’t an easy thing win, the group’s treasurer. that September. Because of but also realize what you are the things that they enjoy to oped values of balance and for someone of any age to go “Losing memories and ac- the pandemic, the teens have passionate about.” do,” she said. “I want to let compassion, which guides through, and it can be espe- counts of important events been volunteering virtually Baldwin looks at being the people who have close my life to raise awareness cially devastating for young in your life is saddening and only. They send videos of able to volunteer with seniors relations with people with and positivity. Though it people to witness. can be lonely. We want to themselves playing music or as a joy and an honor. cognitive disabilities to know may be hard for those with After going through this use our skills in music and teaching and creating art to “Volunteering is a privi- that they are not alone, and cognitive disabilities to see upheaval, a group of area art to help brighten the lives different senior and memory- lege, and helping others we are in this together. My the light of the situation, teens started Movements of people who may be going care centers. brightens both your day and goal is to bring awareness to I want to use my personal for the Mind, a service or- through dark times.” “The centers we have theirs,” she said. “With us, those with health obstacles piano skills to shine a light ganization that provides art Other members of the reached out to have been people have the opportunity and provide them with joy for those who need it most.” and music therapy to people organization are Ayushi more than welcoming in let- to expand their love for mu- and laughter, so others can For more information, to with dementia as a means of Deokule, Aubrey Tran, Ann ting us connect with their se- sic and art to help out those see that no obstacle is too volunteer, or to seek servic- strengthening their memories. Yang, Allyson Wong, Sherry niors,” said Baldwin. “Many suffering from cognitive big.” es, visit www.movements- “Our group created this Long, Kira Nguyen, Ainsley of the coordinators were disease. Being able to see Tran’s interest in com- forthemind.com, find @ nonprofit because many on Chang, Karthikha Sri Indran, excited that a group of high how our work positively im- munity service stems from movementsforthemind on our team have had family and founders Anushka Ra- school students wanted to pacts the elderly is absolutely her own struggles. Instagram or email move- members suffer from demen- jasekhar and Mira Rajago- help out, especially consid- heartwarming.” “I grew an interest in mentsforthemind@gmail. tia, and others have made palan. All members are 15 ering COVID. 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A favorite bocce ball venue in Livermore closed under the strain of the pandemic. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) Lawrence Lab Develops 3-D Printed Biofilms Scientists at Lawrence istics of their environment. communities in the natural Livermore National Labo- How microbes are orga- world, Hynes explained. ratory scientists have de- nized can affect a range of The ability to bioprint mi- veloped a method for 3D behaviors, such as how and crobes will allow scien- printing of living microbes, when they grow, what they tists to better observe how enhancing the potential to eat, how they cooperate, bacteria function in their use engineered bacteria in how they defend themselves natural habitat and inves- a variety of industrial pro- from competitors, and what tigate technologies such as cesses such as recovering molecules they produce, microbial electrosynthesis, rare-earth metals, cleaning Hynes said. in which “electron-eating” wastewater, and detecting Previous methods for bacteria convert surplus uranium. producing biofilms in the electricity during off-peak Through a novel tech- laboratory offered scientists hours to produce biofuels nique that uses light and little control over micro- and biochemicals. bacteria-infused resin to bial organization within the Results of the LLNL produce 3D-patterned mi- film, limiting the ability to research was reported in a crobes, researchers suc- understand the complex paper published in the jour- cessfully printed artificial interactions seen in bacterial nal “Nano Letters.” biofilms that resemble the thin layers of microbial communities that occur in South Livermore Beauty!! the natural world. The researchers sus- pended the bacteria in pho- tosensitive bio-resins and “trapped” the microbes in printed biofilms as thin as 18 microns – nearly as thin as the diameter of a human cell – using LED light from John Boehrer a 3-D printer, also developed REALTOR® by LLNL, called the Stereo- 925.640.7474 2908 Besso Dr., Livermore lithographic Apparatus for Cal DRE #00959167 4 BD/3BA 2,890 sq. ft.• 10,701 sq. ft. lot Microbial Bioprinting. Accord Resort Style Backyard$1,389,000 “We are trying to push the edge of 3D microbial Call 925.640.7474 | email: [email protected] culturing technology,” said LLNL bioengineer William “Rick” Hynes. “We think it’s a very under-investigat- ed space and its importance is not well understood yet. “We’re working to de- velop tools and techniques that researchers can use to better investigate how microbes behave in geo- metrically complex, yet highly controlled condi- *Extractions & Bone tions,” Hynes added. “By Grafting Are Not Included accessing and enhancing applied approaches with greater control over the 3D SINGLE TOOTH structure of the microbial populations, we will be able REPLACEMENT to directly influence how they interact with each other and improve system perfor- mance within a biomanufac- turing production process.” Although they may seem simple, Hynes said micro- bial behaviors are extremely complex and are driven by spatiotemporal character- www.independentnews.com FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • The Independent 3

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P193637_2021HeartMonth_Indepentent_10x21_AD.indd 1 2/8/2021 8:41:34 AM 4 The Independent • FEBRUARY 11, 2021 www.independentnews.com EDITORIAL County Needs to Address Its Vaccine Inequity

During this pandemic, we’ve seen the Hispanic population Hispanics have received about 8%. hit hardest by COVID-19 in our county. Why are those who have been identified as the most vulner- Of the county’s total 76,648 COVID-19 cases, the catego- able to this virus — a group that ranks number one for cases ries of white and unknown have made up around 13% and — taking the fifth-place space for vaccinations received? 24%, respectively. But Hispanics have accounted for about What are the roadblocks standing in the way of providing 40% of the cases, even though they make up only 22% of equitable care? the county’s population — according to a 2019 report by the Many of our Hispanic community members are working on U.S. Census Bureau. the frontlines during this pandemic, increasing their exposure However, vaccine distribution is not following those same to COVID-19. As the county continues to evaluate its vac- percentages. cination process, perhaps it should appropriately prioritize White individuals have received 25% of the vaccines. those providing essential services and living in close quarters.

MAILBOX Mailbox Guidelines: is not lost on me. Black and as vehicles are stored in an to set an example to show "wall to wall" with build- to our great nation the prin- Opinions voiced in letters Brown people and LGBTQ enclosed building, and suit- how everyone can be more ings. Let's keep downtown ciples of justice, equality, published in Mailbox are people being treated less able for handicap parking responsible and how we Livermore a place that resi- and respect for the dignity those of the author and do equally is not lost on me. as entry-exit terminals are are all able to go above and dents and visitors will enjoy. of all human beings. not necessarily reflect the On Jan. 6, domestic ter- 16 feet wide to meet ADA beyond. Build a great park! The United States of opinion of The Independent. rorists tried to take my - and requirements. I’ve been doing school America is akin to a magnifi- Anonymous letters will not your - freedom away. On What is in it for Liver- from my home in Livermore, Livermore City Park cent house, but one whose be published. All letters are Jan. 20, I breathed a sigh of more? Many more available but I’ve still had the chance Barbara Savoy, Livermore external beauty is compro- required to have the name(s) relief and hope for a return parking spaces than previ- to commit time to causes I What a beautiful gift we mised by some serious flaws of the person(s) submitting to decency and respect. You ously planned, a solution care about. I joined CAL- have with our city park; it in its original construction. them, city of residence and will not hear me whine. for Eden housing’s expen- PIRG Students this year to has so much for everyone. Those flaws, if left unat- phone number, for verifica- Because of what my im- sive underground parking take more responsibility for On the corner is the old tended, will eventually un- tion purposes. Abusive letters migrant family worked for, at $85,000 per space, and my community and to set blacksmith's shop, where dermine the integrity and may be rejected or edited. I am able to live a good a reduction in traffic con- the precedent to my peers people can be found sitting survivability of the house Letters are subject to verifi- life. But that's not true for gestion for those driving that climate change is some- and enjoying a casual drink itself. It isn’t helpful to ac- cation and may be edited for everyone. I was taught to around looking for a park- thing we should be working and conversation. You can cuse the building inspector clarity at the discretion of the empathize and share. ing space. Robotic parking against consistently. I wish hear music floating out into of seeking to destroy the editor. We reserve the right There's enough to go garages generate revenue, I could see a push from the park through the leaves house, when the inspector is to decide whether or not around - it's not pie. I'm contribute to reducing the my local government to do on the trees. simply attempting to awaken the letter will be published. sorry you don't get it. carbon footprint, and pro- more than what is required Next to it is the small the homeowner, so that he or Headings for all letters may vide electric vehicle charg- or expected. Stockmen's section of the she will do what is needed to be edited at the discretion of Parking for The Future ing at each transfer pallet I am part of CALPIRG’s park representing our fore- shore up the foundations and the editor to properly reflect Glenn Stewart, Livermore when you plug in – car campaign calling for Gov- fathers who settled here. save the house. their content. A headline will Livermore may not know is charging while parked, ernor Newsom to commit The Black Box Theater is in be added to letters received it, but we are facing a future which will be a requirement to 100% clean electricity by another section, with activi- No Support From Locals without one. Frequent letter parking crisis. as the combustible engine is 2030. To meet our goal we ties that have brought people Virginia Loewe, Livermore writers may have publica- The warning flag went up phased out. need to show that our com- to the park. As I watch Livermore's tion of their letters delayed. in 2017 when the results of Livermore’s future points munities and local leaders The Science Building is downtown lose any chance Letters must be submitted the Outreach Program were to robotic (automated) park- believe this to be a worth- busy today with families go- of preserving a special char- by someone living in or from compiled. Residents were ing. while cause and a feasible ing in and out. An art fair is acter of its own, I am sad- the Tri-Valley; they must not asked what their concerns plan. I employ our local being held nearby. Laughter dened by what is happening. offer medical advice from were regarding downtown Making Unwise Decisions leaders to show that my can be heard throughout When the town had a unconfirmed professional development. Not enough Marcus Libkind, Livermore hometown of Livermore from children who are play- golden opportunity to cre- sources or contain libelous parking was the number I just read that Biden and understands why and how to ing actively on the play- ate a park like center where or inappropriate content. response, followed by com- Democrats are considering tackle our emissions goals. ground and from a group townspeople would gather, Letters should be limited to munity character. $1,400 to $2,800 stimulus I know that clean energy of boys who are kicking a our city council seemed to 400 words or less and should Revitalize downtown payment to single people is a safer way to make prog- soccer ball around. rush headlong into passing be sent by email to letters@ was the city’s rally cry in and married couples earn- ress in our community than Near the corner of L up this chance and instead, independentnews.com or sub- 2004. Bring more people to ing $50,000 and $100,000 relying on outdated fossil Street and Railroad, a farm- is now filling the space with mitted using the form below. Livermore. Make Livermore or less to ensure people who fuels. Climate change will er's market hails fresh fruits more and more buildings. To be considered, letters must a destination. Well, attract- have lost their jobs or taken bring with it more fires, ris- and vegetables for sale from Can you imagine how be received by 10 a.m. on the ing people means attracting a pay cut still have enough ing sea levels, and harsher our ranchers here in the val- different New York City Tuesday before publication. and parking their cars. A money to buy food, pay rent weather. We have the chance ley and beyond. A section of would be without its Central study by MIT Transportation and get the medical care they to lead this community, Cali- this park represents the vet- Park? Or how Grant Park en- Who Does That? Again Alternatives states 30% to need during the pandemic. fornia, and the United States erans who gave us so much hances the city of Chicago? Patricia Thorstad, Livermore 50% of traffic congestion in This makes no sense. of America in protecting for our country. Across the We are not a large town and Inciting a partisan crowd downtown centers is gener- They are advocating paying each other from the worst street there are apartments, if these much larger cities to march towards insurrec- ated by drivers searching for people who are still working effects of climate change. I townhouses, affordable liv- could afford to set aside land tion? a parking space. and have had no reduction take pride in everything that ing, shopping, restaurants, for parks, can we not keep Who does that? Donald To date, we are looking in income. I have family has been done so far, and and a hotel for tourists, but a bit of open space in our J. Trump. at building conventional members in that category. everything that we have the Livermore City Park is a downtown? His gestures, his words, parking structures at L Street Each will receive $1,400, opportunity to do. place for everyone to enjoy Please stop a moment and and, because he said this and at North I St. One is 4.5 but their incomes have not and relax - an open space, a reflect on how our down- so cavalierly, “Anyone you stories for 500 vehicles, and been reduced at all. As you Rename LLNL breath of fresh open air. town is now changing. There want, but I think right here the second one is 3 stories can see, I speak based on Dr. Michael P. Mendenhall, It represents a place for does not seem to be any …,” meaning Pennsylvania with 250 vehicles. ethics, not my pocketbook. Ph.D., Livermore the people right in the heart support from the locals for Avenue, have manifestly in- Do you know that robotic I'm not against the $1.9 The "Livermore" in of the city of Livermore. this rush to build downtown. jured me and others I know. parking garages use an aver- trillion package other than LLNL's name contributes to Once recalled or thought age of 50% less land area for who the money goes to. No pervasive confusion among Geographical America Goodbye, Jeff about, Jan. 6, 2021, any part the same amount of parking one who still has their job Tri Valley residents between Revisited Thomas Isenburg, Livermore of it, cannot be unseen. I as compared to conventional should be receiving a penny. the situation today and that Richard Ernst, Livermore I am leaving Amazon, should know because I was concrete, ramp-style ga- If the government wants to of decades ago. I would like to comment too. there (virtually). rages? Robotic parking can hand out more money to Millionish-dollar condo on the Feb. 4 Mailbox post- On 24 January, Amazon provide 2 to 3 times more stimulate the economy, it prices are an unambiguous ing, “Geographical Amer- scammers sent me an email Apologies Noted parking spaces compared to should be given to the poor- statement that "my kind" - as ica.” confirming a purchase of a Donna Blevins, Livermore concrete ramps in conven- est people, because they will a research physicist - is, by First, though the Dec- computer and accessories for Lee Edwards, wow! tional parking structures. most likely spend it, unlike law, definitively unwelcome laration of Independence a Richard Griffin, Westbury, But, I think I've got you Robotic (automated) many of the people the cur- here. No quantity of nostal- and Constitution were re- New York, in the amount of beat. I have my own citi- parking is a solution for rent proposal includes. Read gic platitudes about the city's markable documents, they $2,610. When I called Ama- zenship papers, since I was Livermore’s future parking the statistics, the boom in the identity changes the ugly were also flawed in some zon at the phone number in born to Polish parents who challenge. stock market is due to many truth of what it is today. significant ways. In par- the email, I was advised that survived the horrors during Robotic parking garag- people having more money I modestly propose re- ticular, the franchise was Amazon was attempting to WWII. I spent my first two es are more economical to save or invest. naming LLNL to "Lawrence not specifically guaranteed track a Hacker of customer years in a refugee camp in - $35,000 vs. $55,000 per With the Democrats’ Tracy National Lab." This for all Americans. files, and would I agree to Germany before coming parking space. They are tenuous hold on Congress, name would better repre- To wit, African American have my computer searched over on a boat to Ellis Island. greener – by reducing pol- especially the Senate, they sent the lab's workforce, the slaves were universally de- for any links to the hacker. My father worked so lution inside the garage are driving people like me overwhelming majority of nied the right to vote. Freed Amazon’s scammer Alan many blue-collar jobs that using electro-mechanical away from the party by whom are excluded from slaves in only some non- Parker (805-823-8605) I've lost track, before land- automated parking ma- making unwise economic living in the Tri Valley. slave states were able to gained access to my com- ing General Motors. My chinery to move cars into decisions. Lest any be upset that this vote. Women were nowhere puter to install a scanner mother worked part-time as parking spaces, lower fuel amounts to erasure of Liver- considered voting citizens. for a 24-hour check time. a custodian and a maid. They consumption, minimal light- Check Our Website more's "historical character," Native peoples were seldom My payment of $2,800 for saved every cent they could ing, power, and ventilation Ruth Gasten, Livermore I further propose that the lab guaranteed voting rights. use of the scanner would be for buying a house. They requirements, and contrib- "Save Livermore Down- endow a museum to display It took later constitutional reimbursed. Payments had to believed in the American utes to Livermore’s Cli- town" has created a web the mummified remains of amendments, a civil war, be made with $200 and $500 Dream - for everyone. That's mate Action Plan (CAP) to page that provides current the last scientist to feel at and decades of civil strife gift cards purchased from how I was raised. help reduce greenhouse gas information for citizens to home here, alongside other to rectify (in principle) these Best Buy, Target and CVS But where we differ is emission levels. It is safer learn about the changes in archaeological remnants omissions from our founding for all services provided. how we treat others. The - no assailants, robbers, no the Eden Housing project. of displaced aboriginals. documents. The scammer told me that image of kids in cages is not walking alone at night to The URL is www.Save- Perhaps it could even have In the meantime, the Amazon chose to use the gift lost on me. Migrants work- car, no fender benders, no LivermoreDowntown.com a park around it. scars of these omissions on cards as a way to protect my ing in the fields and wanting door dings, no vandalism, our national psyche have Amazon account from being a better life for their children no theft of vehicle contents, Timeline Set for Build a Great Park! never been fully recognized, accessed by the hacker. Climate Plan Draft Tim Sage, Livermore addressed, or healed. With There were constant Ollie Sears, Livermore Dear fellow residents, regard to the descendants of problems using the gift Climate change is affect- city council, and planning African slaves, the reality of cards to pay for the scan, ing our lives more and more commission, racism is, sadly, an inescap- and over five days, ran up INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. drastically each year. 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Please don't go (See MAILBOX, page 5) www.independentnews.com FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • The Independent 5 MAILBOX (Continued from page 4) addresses of friends and se- us and our wellbeing and It was not a logical and fordable housing, but not in Measure D? Sickening that I cure sites. I told Parker that kept giving us great ideas to informed local decision to the center of Livermore's vote for something and then I was shutting down opera- keep entertained as well. approve the North Liver- downtown superblock … the will of the people can be tions. Parker threatened to If it wasn't for affordable more Aramis Solar Project the one intended to attract ignored by a company with withhold the $20,000 pay- housing by Eden Housing by the East County Board of residents and tourists alike lots of money and power to ment if I did not comply. I keeping us safe and sound, Zoning Adjustments. with a wide range of cultural force their will upon the resi- knew then I lost that money I'm not sure where else we Commissioner Imhof, and commercial offerings dents and those who have so and needed to move on. I would be. Please give Eden with the heritage of 100 in an open space setting long lived there and enjoyed shut down the internet con- a chance. years of family farming, that promotes community the valley. nection and turned off my I'm an essential worker. stated that, "You wouldn't participation. This housing Do not approve these so- computer. I'm sure that there are es- grow lettuce out there," in should be nearby, perhaps called “farms.” Yes, I was trusting and sential workers out there regard to the Aramis Project north of Railroad Avenue, (See MAILBOX, page 6) continually stupid in dealing that need affordable housing lands. and it should be truly af- with these scammers. I hope that can give them a peace of Someone please tell Mr. fordable, not out of range to have my repair specialist mind of housing. Imhof that lettuce is being for our police, firefighters, and ATT security staff help Please approve Eden grown, albeit on a small- teachers, and other valued me get my computer life Housing to build another farming scale, in North service-oriented residents.  back. To the cashiers and wonderful community. Livermore. The 18 acre-feet The current plan prom- clerks at Target, Best Buy Thank you. (5,865,318 gallons) of water ises concrete canyons, in-      and CVS, thank you very the Aramis Project is slated creased parking shortages,  much for trying to restrict The Fantasy Cake of the to receive annually would and all the downsides of my gift card purchases. And Aramis Solar Project grow a lot of lettuce! urban density. the fact that your companies, Greg Scott, Livermore Land use is a consider- We have elected a may- my bank and credit card By recent executive or- ation? It is going to take an or and city council whose  teams found ways to hold der, President Biden af- enormous amount of land members are intelligent and up some of the payments firmed the goal of 30% of to get to carbon net-zero accomplished. I, for one, is greatly appreciated. I am the country's land into con- through utility-scale solar- expect a much more enlight- sorry I didn’t pay attention servation. electric. The detrimental ened and intelligent alterna- to your concerns or was less losses are to the soil, to the tive to Eden Housing's plan The call by academia and stupid. policymakers, on the other biological and genetic diver- from them. Otherwise, this Goodbye, Amazon. To hand, is for "carbon net- sity, and to socio-economic revitalization effort will be all my friends and business zero" by 2050. The juxtapo- justice. nothing more than a costly contacts, I apologize. If you sition of these two reminds The Aramis Project would four-story housing project get a call or an email from me of the English proverb, be a sacrifice of critical lands … and it definitely won't VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Amazon concerning a pur- "You can't have your cake - crucial to conservation and be Eden. chase that you didn’t make, and eat it too." agricultural potentials - for LIVERMORE RESIDENTS: Share your talents with the please do not call the phone Carbon net-zero means more expensive and less No to Aramis and community by volunteering on one of the City of number on the notice. that overall, we will have reliable electricity as a result Sunwalker "Farms" Livermore’s advisory bodies. We are accepting zero carbon and carbon di- of building additional grid Sandra Yamaoda, Pleasanton applications now through Friday, February 26, 2021. Support for Eden Housing oxide equivalent emissions transmission, distribution I strongly oppose the Christine Fiori, Livermore annually. Academia is say- and backup infrastructure; Aramis Solar “Farm” project Airport Commission (1 vacancy, at-large) Join us in ensuring the continued quality and viability of I'm wanting to express ing this is feasible on a cost and the vulnerability of and the Sunwalker “Farm” the Livermore Municipal Airport as a community and support for Eden Housing to basis in relation to the Gross lithium-ion batteries unable in the North Livermore Val- regional asset. be able to build. Domestic Product (GDP) to deal with long-term out- ley. I am a current resident by 2050. ages like we had in the heat I often travel through Beautification Committee (2 vacancies) with a child living in Eden In one article entitled spell last August - a time that valley (and) enjoy the Join us in working to preserve the natural beauty and Affordable Housing in Liver- "Big but affordable effort of optimum solar-electric scenery, including the graz- habitat of Livermore. more. I believe at this time of needed for America to reach energy production. ing cattle and wildlife that need of affordable housing, net-zero emissions by 2050, That English adage is would be obliterated by Community Asset Management Program (CAMP) Livermore (should) give Princeton study shows," poignant. We can't have our these projects. This is a sce- Outreach Committee (1 vacancy) those in need a chance in Molly Seltzer writes, "Past resilience and reliability and nic route which should not The City of Livermore manages more than $3 billion in another community of Eden research has probed whether maintain conservation and be destroyed by an industrial community assets that include our streets, sidewalks, Housing within Livermore net-zero is technically pos- agricultural North Liver- solar project, which could traffic signals, storm drains, public facilities, and more. to be able to get a chance sible and what it might take more land-use character too. well go somewhere else. Join the Community Asset Management Program to have an affordable, safe to get there. But a missing I have seen what PG& E (CAMP) Outreach Committee and advise the City on how place to live. piece has been detail that Definitely Not Eden has done to their station on we can ensure the sustainability of our essential The staff is always kind to could inform local officials Carol Krakowsky, Livermore North Livermore Avenue … infrastructure investments. CAMP members will provide us. Eden Housing even gets and authorities responsible It's hard to take any of it is a junk yard now. Once input and serve as outreach ambassadors—sharing our residents a reason to (suc- for making decisions about Eden Housing's recent de- they put in trees, but they efforts and educating the broader community about the ceed) throughout Livermore important areas for the tran- sign changes to Livermore's cut them down and it is a sin important decisions we face. (from) the school kids with sition, such as siting and Downtown Plan seriously. what they have done. So, I resources to possible job land use, along with infor- While there are many do not want some industrial SAVE THE DATE! Interviews will be tentatively held resources. mation for the communities disturbing aspects, the one I project to ruin the rest of the the evening of March 10, 2021. For more information or When the pandemic came, and stakeholders that shape object to most strenuously is lovely farmland. to apply, please visit www.cityoflivermore.net/AB, call we had someone that worked and are affected by deci- the housing itself. I advocate Where is the County the City Clerk’s office at (925) 960-4200, or email us at with Eden who checked on sions." strongly for convenient, af- Energy Plan? What about [email protected].

Eden Housing’s new plan means more traffic downtown Eden Housing’s new plan will have a negative impact on downtown traffic and parking. Their 132-stall underground parking garage will have just a single exit and entrance located on L Street near Veterans Way. This is where the City’s 500-stall L Street Garage is planned on the east side of L Street, as well as access to 441 parking stalls for the residential development under construction on the west side. To make matters worse, Eden’s parking garage is 98 stalls short of the city’s standard, meaning more cars will be circling the downtown looking for parking.

7 Single access on L Street to Eden’s garage will cause traffic congestion

7 Combined with traffic from the L Street Garage and west side residential development, Eden’s traffic will create even more serious bottlenecks

7 98-stall shortfall will cause drivers to search for parking and add to traffic jams

Speak up to save Livermore Downtown! Call on the City Council and Eden Housing to keep their promises and present a new alternative for downtown. Check out our new website at SaveLivermoreDowntown.com! PAID FOR BY SAVE LIVERMORE DOWNTOWN 6 The Independent • FEBRUARY 11, 2021 www.independentnews.com MAILBOX COVID-19 (Continued from page 5) (Continued from first page) him elected, many of those to do this right and I really a total of 187,080 doses, in- accepted. The first phase of the Not Pleasing to the Eye promises would have been hope they positively think cluding 39,524 second doses. “The Subcommittee, with project included staff time and Vic Avila, Livermore properly debated and likely this through. Livermore has received 6,991 assistance from the Public consultant expenditures in the North Livermore Valley have become democratically Where are the youngsters first doses and 1,882 second Dialogue Consortium, has amount of $54,800. The next is "open space," a scenic created laws instead of being who live in the new housing doses. been receiving information phase will include additional byway, "open space" is not forced into implementation on the Groth Brother's site The county dashboard from the working group to ac- staff time and a new consul- another term for "develop- as vulnerable, unilateral ex- going to play and meet? The also breaks down vaccine complish the Subcommittee's tant contract. ment"… it really isn't. ecutive orders. same for the grownups? inoculations by age, gender objective to develop a recom- Citizens’ Forum Speaker Look at (our) neighbor- To say that America and race. The “unknown” mendation to the City Council Calls for Volunteers ing cities Pleasanton and would have been better off Industrial Solar Will Do race group has received the to foster equity and inclusion During the Citizens’ Fo- Dublin. No one would ac- if the legislative process More Harm than Good most vaccines with 48,048, in Livermore through diverse rum, speaker Carrie Oldes, cuse them of valuing "open had been followed as the Tamara Reus, Livermore followed by white individu- community engagement that program manager for Meals space", would they? Liver- founders had intended, is a The Aramis Solar Project als with 46,756 doses. Asian will result in a welcoming on Wheels program Spec- more's spaciousness is what glaring understatement and appeal hearings are sched- individuals have received makes Livermore, from the ultimately a crucial loss to uled for March 4 before the 39,198, multi-race (23,970), north to the east to the south the American people! board of supervisors. There Hispanic (15,525), African to the west … this is what Biden’s choices for his is still time for the public American (9,779), Pacific “As you can anticipate, going through COVID, distinguishes Livermore and cabinet and high-level ad- to voice opposition to this Islander (1,242) and Native we’ve had to change what we do in order to saves the Tri-Valley from ministrative positions cer- misguided effort to bring American (388). losing all its "open space." tainly proclaim the direction industrial-scale solar to the When it comes to CO- continue to serve the homebound seniors.” Don’t lose it, because you America will be traveling for North Livermore Valley. VID-19 case rates, however, can’t get it back, ever. the next two and possibly The Aramis Project would Hispanic people have been Ground critters, insects, four years. Hang on, it will cover roughly 360 acres hit the hardest with 30,606 birds, cows, and sheep all be a bumpy ride! with solar panels on land cases. Unknown falls into city, exemplified by equity of trum Community Services, thrive out there. Bicyclists Ayn Rand said, "We can traditionally used for agricul- second place with 18,280, opportunity and just treatment stressed the continued need and residents thrive out evade reality, but we cannot ture in North Livermore. It then white (10,078), Asian for all,” Martin said. for volunteers. there. evade the consequences of violates the voter-approved (8,977), African American At the orientation, the “As you can anticipate, Contact your elected evading reality." Measure D initiative and a (5,624), multi-race (2,410), working group members self- going through COVID, we’ve representatives, especially number of land-use plan- Pacific Islander (529) and selected into one or more had to change what we do Supervisor Haubert, and ning policies established We Will Recall You Native American (144). of the following four sub- in order to continue to serve let them know you want Ellen Turner, Livermore by Alameda County to pri- Livermore has entered groups: Community Culture the homebound seniors,” this space to be left as God Citizens of Livermore oritize the protection of ag- into partnership with the cities and Representations; Policing she said. “I currently run 45 designed and deemed it. are living in the Peanuts riculture and open space in of Dublin and Pleasanton, the and Human Services; Reach- volunteers a week to run the So, the solar farm has to comic strip as we watch our unincorporated east county. county, and Stanford Health ing and Inspiring Younger 45 rounds here in Livermore. go somewhere else, and we downtown park dissolve into The project will also have - ValleyCare to operate the Generations; and Housing, With your support — with have to pay one cent more a mess of high-rise apart- detrimental environmental vaccination center set up at Workplace, Economics, and the city’s support, with the kwh to transmit the power ments, inadequate parking effects, including the loss the fairgrounds. Roberts said Transportation Environments. community’s support — we to a substation … I'd rather and traffic congestion on L of scenic views along North the final opening date has not On Dec. 9, the entire work- were able to grant the wishes pay that one cent and keep Street and beyond. Livermore Avenue, an area been set, but it could be as ing group was invited to cul- of 165 seniors for Christmas, Livermore's sense of spa- Like Charlie Brown, we designated by the County soon as late next week. minate the first phase of work and it’s something I could ciousness. believe that surely this time as a scenic corridor in 1966. The Oakland Coliseum with an interactive workshop, not have done without the As you drive by (our) Lucy won't move the football The project poses risks to test site has been taken over "Sharing our stories so we can dedication and support of the neighboring cities, and espe- as we try to kick a touch- several threatened species, by the Federal Emergency have the difficult conversa- community.” cially the Bay Area proper, down. But Lucy (aka city notably the California Red Management Agency, more tions." Oldes went on to say that look around and you'll see council and mayor) have Legged Frog, California Ti- commonly known by its ac- “There is continued inter- there are still seniors who concrete, asphalt, and plenty moved the ball again. The ger Salamander, San Joaquin ronym, FEMA. est from community members have been home since last of buildings …not pleasing height and number of units Kit Fox, and their habitat. “That is actually a very in joining the working group,” March. She called for those to the eye or the spirit. of Eden's low-income hous- Numerous organizations, positive step for us, because Martin continued. “As phase with extra time to consider ing have grown. Open space including the California De- that brings another source of one comes to an end, and the volunteering to deliver meals and grass have shrunk. partment of Fish and Wild- We Have One Chance vaccine being brought into Subcommittee embarks on or writing letters to bring Ashley Hughes, Livermore Our new mayor was elect- life, East Bay Regional Park Alameda County,” he said. phase two, it is a natural time comfort to isolated residents. ed after he suggested a viable District, Save Mount Diablo, City council and city “That isn’t out of the total that to seek additional people to Contact the organization by relocation of the housing to and Golden Gate Audubon planning committee, please the county gets. That's in addi- join the working group to pro- email at mow@spectrumcs. an available site north of Society recommended that consider the process of mak- tion to. That’s a complete net vide additional information to org or by phone at 925-483- the park. Now, Mayor Lucy the developer, Intersect Pow- ing sure that Veterans Park gain (of vaccines) for every- the Subcommittee.” 1989. area meets the proper re- has moved the football and er, should be required to get body throughout the county quirement of building up reverted to the Eden plan. incidental take permits due to when the federal government friendships, safety and pro- If nothing else, self-inter- inevitable animal deaths, and is involved in that site.” viding a large open space for est should motivate Mayor should pay for off-site habi- Alameda continues to be mental and physical health. Lucy and the council to pay tat protection to compensate in phase 1b, meaning police Look at the green open attention to us, the voters. for habitat loss. department employees can space at Lions Wayside Park We will recall you if that's The mitigation measures now receive vaccinations. The in downtown Pleasanton - what it takes to return to a included in the Environ- remainder of city staff will be how it attracts families at all large green park with Eden mental Impact Report were vaccinated with the general times, picnics, live music, housing relocated. deemed insufficient by these population. groups. Their recommenda- a truly wonderful setting. Equity and Inclusion Sub- tions were not adopted. In- Less housing is the key! Plant-based Diet committee Update tersect Power maintains that The revised low-income Goes Back to Bible Deputy City Manager Lucas Nelson, Livermore the habitat is of low quality Eden Housing plan was not Christine Martin provided an despite all the evidence to appropriate for such sacred I miss Mardi Gras. update on the city’s Equity the contrary submitted by space! We have one chance I miss being in crowds and Inclusion Subcommittee, the government agencies and to get it right for a lifetime of on Fat Tuesday. I’m hoping which was created last sum- environmental protection NOW OPEN FOR WINE TASTING AND memories! It already feels so for a speedy recovery from mer. Based on community organizations. boxed in downtown with the the pandemic, so we can all feedback, the subcommittee PICNIC TABLE RESERVATIONS As reported in the Inde- Groth Brothers site! congregate again. broadened its scope beyond pendent, the US Fish and FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND We can't replicate! After Fat Tuesday, Lent policing to include housing, Wildlife Service in January begins. Lent is the 40-day transportation and culture, MONDAYS 12 - 4:30 THRU MARCH 31. sent a letter to the County Executive Orders period before Easter when Martin said. Owen Brovont, Livermore which also emphasizes the LIVE MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY Christians stop eating meat Originally, it was going to quality of the habitat, and FOOD FOR PURCHASE EVERY WEEKEND. Too many presidential and dairy in remembrance be limited to an 18-member the need for incidental take Make your online reservation at executive orders are being of Jesus’ 40 days of reflec- group, but all 48 community permits and compensatory issued. tion. As a Christian, Lent has members who applied were An executive order is a meaning to me. mitigation. Intersect con- RetzlaffVineyards.com fiat, a decree, an edict! They For me, I already don’t tinues to dispute the recom- are not laws – they are dik- eat meat and dairy. My mendations of the experts tats. Diktats are the typical plant-based diet helps reduce and agencies tasked with tools of despots, tyrants, oli- chronic diseases, environ- enforcing environmental garchs, kings and emperors, mental degradation, and ani- laws. It is not willing to TIRED OF not chief executive officers mal abuse. Countless reports agree to the steps that would of Democratic Republics. have linked consumption of minimize the harm to these NO BURN DAYS? Biden issued a dozen animal products with risk of threatened species. “executive orders” on the heart failure, stroke, cancer, In fact, Intersect is even first day he sat down behind and other diseases. appealing the requirement his desk in the Oval Office of A U.N. report named to provide a one-mile buffer the White House – 43 to date meat production as a source to protect nesting eagles. – the only thing missing from of greenhouse gases and wa- They claim that a half-mile the scene was a gold crown ter pollution. Investigations is enough, notwithstanding on his head. I will not make have revealed animals raised that the one-mile limit is a any excuses for Trump’s lib- for food under horrible con- federal requirement. Inter- eral use of executive orders, ditions of caging, crowding, sect doesn’t care about the but I argue that his use was drugging, and mutilation. environment; it just wants in the best interests of an These actions go against to maximize its profits in the America dedicated to keep- what I believe. name of addressing climate WE SELL AND INSTALL ing its citizens free, and ne- Lent offers an opportu- issues. FIREPLACE INSERTS*, AND FIREPLACES. cessitated because the House nity to honor Jesus’ powerful However much we want $ of Representatives, guided message of compassion and to stop climate change and SAVE UP TO 400.00 ON SELECT UNITS. by the despotic and arrogant love for all living beings, support renewable energy, Speaker of the House, Pelosi, stop subsidizing the meat we cannot justify destroying *Gas, Wood and Pellet attempted to block every- industry, and choose a non- the environment to save it. thing he had promised. violent plant-based diet. It’s Tell Supervisor David Hau- 23585 CONNECTICUT ST # 15, HAYWARD Locally owned by Livermore resident, As one clear indication a diet that goes back to The bert (david.haubert@acgov. happily servicing the Tri-Valley since 1982 510.471.5601 www.jerrysfireplaces.com of what was at stake, had the Bible (Genesis I:29) and com) to oppose this project. leftists controlled the Senate, observed in the Garden of as they did the House, we Eden. would not now have three Enter “plant-based Lent” more Associate Justices of in Google, and explore hun- the Supreme Court who are dreds meat-free recipes. champions of the Constitu- tion of the United States as We Need a Park Downtown it was written and intended Eva Westerlin, Livermore to be implemented! The For years, I have par- Constitution is intended for ticipated in groups that were a free people, not to be used interested in the best use of by a despotic socialist to the former Lucky site, now subjugate the people. proposed for use by the Eden In spite of the often hate- Housing Project. ful, obstructive behavior of It seems to me that the the House majority and ma- best use of this site will licious attacks by the Senate include a real park that en- minority, Trump managed courages people to come to accomplish the campaign downtown and participate in goals he promised to the city life. Moving affordable American people – many of housing to other nearby sites which Biden cancelled on the fills that need and makes the first day of his presidency. Lucky site usable for the Should the House and Senate public. We know from cities have respected the will of the around the world that acces- American people, and sup- sible parks are a big benefit ported Trump in fulfilling the to the residents. The city campaign promises that got council has only one chance www.independentnews.com FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • The Independent 7 Livermore Resident Seeks Living Organ Donor for Liver Transplant By Heather Brewer age, the liver doesn't work Haas, Michael's wife of 32 Whether I won or lost, Mike you were put in (these) fami- Keep in mind as the donor, When Michael Haas, as well as it should. The years. "If I see somebody was always my biggest sup- lies’ situations. It’s very dif- your liver will regenerate to 56, was diagnosed with condition can worsen over or meet somebody when porter, and I remember how ficult to think you could lose the size needed for you to nonalcoholic steatohepati- time and cause scarring of we go for a walk that I can all the attorneys and court a loved one when possibly live a normal life.” tis (NASH) liver failure in the liver, which leads to have a conversation with. staff came to know and like there could be someone who For more information or 2019, no one saw it coming. cirrhosis. I always have (cards) with Mike for the good person could help save a life or give to help get the word out, visit “We were surprised and NASH is similar to the me and pass them out. If I he was.” someone a second chance. www.aliverformike.com. not expecting the diagno- kind of liver disease that is am at a store and I happen While support and well sis, due to making posi- caused by long-term, heavy to have a conversation with wishes are pouring in from tive health and lifestyle drinking, but it occurs in somebody, I give them a the community, Michael’s changes,” said Michael, a people who don't abuse card as well." family is hoping fervently Livermore resident. “It has alcohol. Born and raised in the for a match to turn up. impacted my day-to-day Fortunately, Michael is Bay Area, Michael lost his “We are hoping that if it life, as I am not able to go eligible for a living organ mother at a very young age. is somebody who's willing to work or enjoy the rec- donation from a matching He was then lovingly raised and able, we can become reational activities I once donor with A positive, A with his father, a German lifelong friends," said Heidi. performed, including hiking, negative, O positive or O Jewish Holocaust survivor. "If we know who the donor biking, camping, and par- negative blood types; a rela- He is described by those is — because you can do this ticipating in the Ham radio tively normal weight (a BMI who know him as a kind anonymously — we would Club (AD6TA).” 32 or under); and who is be- and generous person who is want to meet this person and NASH is liver inflamma- tween the ages of 18 and 65 highly regarded by his fam- have a lifelong relationship tion and damage caused by years old. As none of his im- ily, friends and co-workers. with them.” a buildup of fat in the liver. mediate family are a match, “When Mike turned 16, For those out there con- It is part of a group of con- they are hoping one can be I was already out of law sidering undergoing testing ditions called nonalcoholic found in the community via school, working as a pros- for living organ donation, fatty liver disease. Those outreach through a website ecutor in the small town Michael urges them to re- affected are often told they at www.aliverformike.com, of Placerville in El Dorado member the impact they have a fatty liver, and for as well as business cards County,” said Gregory Haas, could make on another per- most people, it causes no they had made. Michael’s brother. “Almost son’s life and family. symptoms and no problems. “"The most lengths that I every time I was in trial, “If you have the ability However, the fat causes have gone through to spread Mike would love to take to change someone’s life inflammation and damages the word is either by phone, the Greyhound bus up to forever, take it,” he said. cells in the liver in some but with COVID it is hard Sacramento, so he could “Please consider becoming a Livermore resident Michael Haas is looking for a living to see friends," said Heidi come to court and watch. living donor. Think about if people. Because of the dam- donor to save his life. 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Jackson said. “We’re start- up the roster at Dublin. The Hawks roster boasts Johnston, who played a ing conditioning, so that’s “It was a great experi- ex-Matadors Jayden John- key role in the EBAL upset great. Everything’s been ence,” he said. “(Costello) ston and Yatyn Anderson of the Gaels, feels right at good so far. We’re just try- coached me to get better. He and ex-Gaels Malik Jackson home with players from ing to keep everything mov- motivated me to get better.” and Jaden Saunders. All both schools. The blend is ing forward and hopefully Las Positas players have four have common goals just right. get a season.” had to prepare for 2021 in of achieving success on the “We both had really Saunders ran the point atypical ways. It’s like their court and advancing to four- good talent,” Johnston said for Dublin last year as the whole basketball world has year programs. Las Positas of the two programs. “We straw that stirs the drink. been shaken up from shut- coach James Giacomazzi all know each other and “It’s always been fun downs due to the pandemic. is delighted to have them stuff. I went to elementary playing with Jaden,” Jack- “It’s definitely taken a all on board, knowing the and middle school in Dub- son said. “He’s a very un- toll,” said Johnston, a sec- level of student-athlete and lin, but I went to Granada selfish player; he wants the ond-team All-EBAL guard, caliber of play in the East for high school. Basically, best for his teammates. He’s “Especially the times when Bay Athletic League. I grew up with all the Dub- a great leader too, so it been we couldn’t find any gym “They’ll fit well with my lin kids, so every time we kind of good playing with action. I’d have to go to the up-tempo system, which has played them, the games Jaden.” park every day. It was cold, produced 100 total wins were like personal but fun The Gaels enjoyed a and your hands are freezing over the past five seasons,” too. Those are your friends, memorable 2019 to 2020 and stuff, but it was like Giacomazzi said. “They but you want to beat them, season that ended with a kind of a shock, because are really good players and obviously.” heartbreaking 59-58 loss you’re used to doing the good pieces to our puzzle.” Anderson, another high to top seed Sheldon in the same thing every day in Las Positas players school standout, is highly semifinals of the California high school. were energized on Feb. 4, familiar with the Las Positas Interscholastic Federation Johnston was a part of the long-awaited first day program after redshirting Northern California Open a unified group of hard- of team conditioning in last year. Division championship. working players at Granada preparation, hopefully, for Jackson describes bring- Jackson and Saunders both under head coach Quaran a modified season during ing the Gaels and Matadors had strong performances, Johnson. Giacomazzi has COVID-19 times. together this season as “kind combining for 21 points. told Johnston the Hawks Clearly, the Dublin- of cool, especially because The Las Positas program will be doing a high-tempo Former Dublin player Jaden Saunders (No. 5) is seen Granada boys’ basketball we kind of had a little ri- has deep ties with Dublin system and pressing the here in a game against Dougherty Valley High in 2019. valry last year.” High. The Hawks were full game, which the play- rivalry was turned up a (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) notch in the 2019 to 2020 The vibe at Las Positas formerly headed by the ers like. season. The teams split has suited Jackson well. beloved Tony Costello, the “It’s great so far. 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Matthew Bearden Jr. Bruce Walter Shore March 31, 1949 – Jan. 26, 2021 Feb. 27, 1935 – Jan. 9, 2021 Matthew Bearden Jr. was Streisand. Dr. Bruce Walter Shore card in 1956 which would born March 31, 1949, in In March 1996, Matthew passed away in his sleep on become a tradition lasting the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Annette joined the St. Mat- Jan. 9, at Kaiser Hospital in next 64 years. He was passion- to proud parents Matthew thews Baptist Church in Liver- Walnut Creek, surrounded by ate banjo player throughout his Bearden Sr. and Christine more, where he eventually family. life. Locally, he was active in Angeline Benedetto-Bearden. became finance chairman for Bruce was born Feb. 27 Livermore Rotary. He was the oldest of seven the church. This role kept him 1935, in Visalia, and graduated Most of all, Bruce treasured children, Matthew, Portia, busy. His goal was to assist from East Bakersfield High visiting with friends and fam- Mark, Edward, Ralph, Paul, the pastor and increasing the School in 1952. He graduated ily, particularly at the family and Thomas. He was endear- church fiscal stability. Today, from the College of the Pacific cabin over plates of spaghetti ing called “Butchie” by his he would shout "Thank you in 1956 and earned a Ph.D. and glasses of fine ale. He was close family and friends. Lord, goal accomplished!” from M.I.T. in 1960 with a nually through 2019 to pres- an avid traveler and storyteller He graduated from Phoe- Matthew Bearden, Jr. de- thesis in nuclear chemistry. with an insatiable curiosity. He nixville High School in 1967 best remembered for being a parted of life on Jan. 26, 2021, ent papers and participate in Dr. Shore worked at Lawrence seminars in quantum optics. will be missed very much by in Pennsylvania. He continued giving person, he had such a and he will be greatly missed Livermore Laboratory from all who knew him. his education and attended a big heart. by many. He was preceded in He was a Fellow of the Ameri- 1971 until his official retire- can Physical Society and the He is survived by his wife, business college in Philadel- In 1976, he was employed death by his parents, Matthew ment in 2001. Before and dur- Randi; children, Tim, Hilary, phia. He served his country with Safeway Inc. Some of and Christina Bearden, Sr., his Optical Society of America. ing this period he also served He authored numerous scien- Hans, Leif, and Derek; brother, for four years in the United the department's he held posi- sister, Portia Ramsey; and his on the faculty of Harvard Dick; sister, Betty; and nine States Air Force, as a sergeant tions in were human resources, father-in-law, Sherman Don- tific papers and six books in College Observatory, Kansas his field, the most recent of grandchildren, with another working in the Inventory Man- accounting and cash manage- nell Sr. He leaves to cherish State University, and Imperial on the way. agement Division. He had the ment as a financial analyst. He his loving memory his beloved which, “Our Changing Views College in London. on Photons,” was published A celebration of Bruce’s opportunity to travel in Eu- retired from Safeway Inc. in wife of more than 43 years, In 1997, he was awarded life will be held in Livermore rope. He toured London, Paris 2014, after 38 years of loyal Annette M. Bearden; his sons, in 2020. an Alexander von Humboldt Bruce founded the M.I.T. when circumstances permit. In and Morocco. In 1974, he was and faithful service. Matthew Bearden, III and prize and worked for a year lieu of flowers, donations may honorably discharged from the Matthew Bearden, Jr. and Jeffrey David Bearden, all of water polo team and was a na- at Technical University of tionally ranked swimmer in his be made to University of the United States Air Force and his wife enjoyed vacations of Pleasanton; his five brothers, Kaiserslautern in Germany. He Pacific, Attn: Advancement relocated to California. cruising, visiting family, and Mark Bearden of Philadelphia, age group in his 40s. He was a returned there or to Technical gifted draftsman and cartoon- Services, 3601 Pacific Avenue, On June 26, 1977, Mat- attending concerts. Cruise Edward (Doreen) Bearden of University of Darmstadt an- Stockton, CA, 95211. thew Bearden, Jr. married the designations included Alaska, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; ist, self-penning a Christmas love of his life, Annette Marie Hawaii, Baja California, Ca- Ralph (Cynthia) Beardon of Donnell-Bearden, a marriage ribbean Islands, Spain, Portu- Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; and bond that would last for gal, Italy, and even through the Paul (Vanessa) Bearden of more than 43 years. To this Strait of Gibraltar. Matthew Landenberg, Pennsylvania; union, two sons were born - enjoyed many genres of music and Thomas (Sharon) Bearden Eliza Brown Struthers Matthew III and Jeffrey David. and he attended jazz concerts, of Phoenixville, Pennsylva- Nov. 22, 1952 – Dec. 28, 2020 They will always cherish the classical performances at Da- nia; his mother-in-law, Jea- memories of their father, who vis Symphony Hall, and Opera nette Donnell; sisters-in-law, Eliza Brown Struthers, California, John Struthers instilled the values of integrity, recitals at the San Francisco Narvella Berthia, Linda Ab- age 68, raised in Livermore, (Jean Struthers) of Sacra- love of God, and wisdom. Memorial Opera House. Some ney, and Carolyn Donnell; passed away peacefully on mento, California, and Mary He loved his family, and of his favorite performers were as well as a host of nieces, Dec. 28, 2020, at her care Pan (Stephen Pan) of South they loved him even more. Leontyne Price, Jesse Norman. nephews, cousins, friends, and home in Walnut Creek, Cali- San Francisco; her step-sister, Matthew Bearden, Jr. will be He also enjoyed Diana Ross, church family fornia. Julie Rounds Lee of Mountain Patti LaBelle and Barbara A memorial service will be View, Hawaii; Jim Finta, her held at a future date at Grace life partner of Hilo, Hawaii; Cathedral in San Francisco, her step-son, Brett Finta of where she will be interred Eureka, California; her step- along with her predeceased daughter, Genessa Arias of At- parents, Athalia “Thale” Dule- lanta, Georgia; five nephews, Richard John Epp bohn Struthers and William Sam Polan, Michael Polan, Dec. 30, 1934 – Jan. 15, 2021 “Bill” Struthers, who died in Jackson Davidow, Eli Davi- 1993 and 2000, respectively. dow, and Todd Struthers; five Richard “Dick” John Epp, him his love of travel and ready smile and good attitude, early childhood classrooms Eliza, known to family reading to children and took nieces, Emlyn Struthers, Hill- age 86, passed away peace- sense of adventure, the joy in and even in tough times, his and friends as “Liza,” was ary Struthers, Jane Struthers, fully in El Paso, Texas on Jan. experiencing new places and response was just a shrug and classes to be a teacher’s as- born in San Francisco on Nov. sistant. Julianna Struthers, and Haley 15, 2021. opportunities. Dad was an smile. A devout Catholic, he 22, 1952. She attended pri- Pan; her aunt, Molly Jackson He is survived by his wife, engineer - mechanical, con- was very active in the church, She lived in Santa Cruz, mary and secondary schools in California, where she met of Dana Point, California; and Lindy Epp, five children, 12 struction, safety and practical. and a 4th Degree Knight of Livermore along with her five her uncle, The Rev. Richard G. grandchildren and eight great- No matter how many times Columbus. His outlook and and married James “Jim” siblings and where her father Finta, her local letter carrier, Johns of West Vancouver, B.C. grandchildren. he moved, each place became approach to life was an inspira- practiced law and her mother Honoring Liza’s love of Born in Buffalo, New York, home. tion to all who knew him. in 1995. Liza and Jim resided ran the family household and in Eureka, California and later music, The Eliza Struthers he joined the Air Force as He instilled in his children Rest in perfect peace, Dad! had her weaving studio. Memorial Church Organ Fund a young man, serving as a this love of life, travel and ad- You will always be remem- in Hilo, Hawaii, near her step- Liza graduated from the sister, Julie Rounds Lee, dur- has been established at her weather observer, crew chief venture. He viewed the world bered with love and fondness! University of California in Da- parish in Hawaii, St. Theresa and pilot, which inspired in optimistically, always had a ing their 25-year partnership. vis, California, in 1975, with a Liza moved back to California Catholic Church, to purchase degree in German and briefly in 2017 due to health issues. a new organ or to upgrade the pursued graduate degrees in Throughout her life, Liza existing church organ. Online linguistics and speech and lan- loved playing classical music donations may be made at guage pathology. She excelled on the piano, spending time www.stcmv.org or mailed to Nelson Fletcher as a pianist and taught lessons with her numerous cats, trav- P.O. Box 37, Mountain View, and tuned pianos. Liza was eling to be with family and Hawaii, 96771. Donations of April 13, 1923 – Jan. 27, 2021 fluent in German and loved friends, going to the beach, any size are greatly appreci- learning languages, including and more recently, attending ated. Carlton Nelson Fletch- mid-60s, he opened a sport- Turkish. church and playing the organ Liza’s family wishes to er, a long-time resident of ing goods store in downtown In 1982, while apprentic- at St. Theresa Catholic Church extend their sincere thanks to Livermore, died peacefully on Livermore, known as the Team ing to be an electrician, Liza in Mountain View, Hawaii. Diablo Assisted Living I of Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at Shop and later as Fletcher’s suffered a tragic life-changing Eliza is survived by her Walnut Creek, especially to the age of 97. Team and Ski. The store had a car accident, suffering seri- step-mother, Beverley Rounds Jill Bragg, Cheisa and John Known as Nelson or Nels, loyal following and employed ous traumatic brain injury in Struthers of Pleasanton; her Verdaguer, Aileen Tica, and he is survived by his son, Rob- many local youths over the a head-on freeway collision five siblings, Charlene Polan all the caretakers; ACE Home ert Nelson Fletcher; his wife, years. caused by a wrong-way driver. (Jonathan Polan) of New York, Health and Hospice of Orinda, Tish Fletcher; his daughter- His experience in the retail After extended rehabilitation Polly Struthers (Peter Davi- California, especially Ninia in-law, Linda Fletcher; his business created many long- services, she was able to drive dow) of North Grafton, Masse- Villanueva, RN, CHPN; and grand-daughter and her hus- lasting friendships and pro- again. Although she never chusetts, Mitchell Struthers Toben Torres of Functional band, Betsy and Brett Kelly, vided lots of fond memories worked, she volunteered in (Anne Struthers) of Alamo, Fitness of Antioch, California. and their children Rose (age for Nels. 5) and Fergus (age 7). He was In later life, Nels enjoyed preceded in death by his wife traveling around the world of 65 years, Betty Fletcher; with Betty and hosting gather- and his son, Richard Fletcher. ings at home. Nelson and Betty Nathan Riggin Nels was born in Colusa, were both avid golfers took May 15, 1970 – Nov. 23, 2020 California, on April 13, 1923, frequent golfing excursions to his parents, Dwight and with friends. One of his most Nathan Riggin, 50, beloved like too many before him, Elizabeth Fletcher. He went impressive talents was in rose son of Lance (dec.) and Ruth Nathan succumbed to drug to grade school in Oakland gardening. In his yard, he grew Riggin, of Livermore, passed addiction, despite our many before moving to Livermore many gorgeous varieties and away in Santa Cruz, Califor- attempts to change the trajec- at the age of 10. He graduated those of us who were lucky nia, on Nov. 23, 2020. tory. Nathan was truly a gentle from Livermore High School always left the Fletcher home He leaves behind his broth- soul. We are heartbroken, and in 1940, where he played foot- with a bouquet. er, Mitch (Korina) Riggin of we mourn the creative man he met his future wife, Betty Sills, ball and baseball. After high Nelson was warm and San Pedro, California, and was and what could have been. while attending San Jose State. school, Nels attended San Jose straightforward, fun to talk his sister Rachel Riggin (aka Burial was officiated Nels and Betty were married in State College. to and good at everything RayRay) of San Francisco. by Rev. Kim Risedorph of 1948 and had two sons, Rich In 1942, he enlisted in the he set his mind to. He was Nathan’s grandparents were San Ramon Valley United and Rob, who were only 18 Navy, where he trained as a a devoted and loving hus- Carl and Treva Riggin of Methodist Church of Alamo, months apart. fighter pilot. Following flight band, father, grandfather and Muncie, Indiana, and Max and California, and Rev. Linda Growing up on College He helped remodel countless school, he opted for the Marine great-grandfather. His children June Smith of Brook, Indiana. Dew-Hiersoux of The Table Avenue next to the county houses and was a staunch pro- Corps and piloted Corsairs off and grandchildren were the He leaves behind many lov- United Methodist Church of firehouse, the boys were either ponent of the tiny home move- of air craft carriers. Recalled to recipients of unwavering sup- ing cousins, aunts and uncles, Sacramento, California. Thank hanging out at the firehouse or ment. He always had to have the Korean War, he was one of port. Many of us who were most in the Indiana area. you, dear ladies! playing in Mocho Creek. a project going - building the the first to fly helicopters, and impacted by his life will go on Nathan graduated from Arrangements were han- In the ‘50s. Nels started next biggest, best boom box, flew many nighttime missions remembering him with great Del Valle High School in dled by Wilson and Krazter and grew his own successful building bikes from the frame to rescue injured service- love and respect. Danville, California, and at- Chapel of San Ramon Valley, business, C.N. Fletcher Co., up, foraging for each piece. men. For his actions, he was Because of the COVID-19 tended Ball State University Danville, California. A cel- as a general contractor and He was bright, funny, in- awarded the Distinguished pandemic, no services are in Muncie, Indiana. Nathan ebration and memorial will be built many custom houses in quisitive, passionate and vo- Flying Cross. planned. Rest in peace, Nels. was a builder, fixer, inveterate held at a later date at San Ra- and around Livermore. In the cal about the injustices and Between the wars, Nels tinkerer, someone who could mon Valley United Methodist sculpt something unique out inequities he saw in the world. Church in Alamo, California. of someone else’s discards. He was quick to give a hug or enthusiastic dance. Tragically, 10 The Independent • FEBRUARY 11, 2021 www.independentnews.com Bay Area Council Offers Update on Transbay Rail By Larry Altman Proponents believe a rail with a population expected said the 21 Northern Cali- According to plans re- will be integrated into the REGIONAL — A group of system similar to those in to rise from 12 to 16 million fornia counties together cre- vealed on BART’s website, process and the outcomes of transportation officials on cities like London, Shang- by 2050. ated the fifth largest “mega- funding would come from this project,” Graham said. Thursday touted a massive hai, New York City and California Secretary of regional” economy in the Measure RR and Measure Powers said the hope is rail project plan that would Washington D.C., would Transportation David Kim United States. 3. Measure RR is a $3.5 bil- a Northern California rail add a crossing from Oak- bring existing commuter called the plan a “game “It is critical that we have lion bond measure passed by network would become land to San Francisco, add lines together and make changer” for Northern Cali- an efficient transportation voters in Alameda, Contra commuters’ first choice over lines to allow commuting traveling between Oakland, fornia. system to keep it function- Costa and San Francisco driving, with stations close throughout Northern Cali- San Jose, San Francisco, “We think of it as a major ing well,” Tsao said. “The counties in 2016. Measure for riding bikes and walking, fornia, create 377,000 jobs Sacramento and the San Joa- investment that will literally health of our economy, ac- 3 was passed by voters in and with reasonable com- and provide a $145 billion quin Valley more amenable transform the entire mega- cess to housing and job Alameda and eight other mute times. boost to the economy. to Northern Californians regional transportation sys- opportunities, our quality counties in 2018 to finance “The rail network needs The project, which the spreading out in search of tem,” Kim said. “If we can of life and meeting air qual- transit improvements with a to be accessible to all and Capitol Corridor Joint Pow- affordable housing. do all of these things, we’re ity and public health goals, toll increase on seven state- it needs to be affordable to ers Authority and San Fran- “It’s an exciting time,” going to have a fully inte- absolutely depend on our owned bridges. all,” Powers said. cisco Bay Area Rapid Tran- said BART’s general man- grated network that spans ability to move people and Sadie Graham, BART Also taking part in sit revealed Jan. 27, is in its ager Bob Powers during an the Bay, and that would goods effectively. program manager, said the the discussion were Jim opening stages with an esti- hour-long Feb. 4 webinar. bring about much better “We already have great Link21 group is commit- Wunderman, CEO of the mated completion by 2040. “We need to start talking travel options. It would save existing rail services that ted to advancing equity as Bay Area Council; Barry The proposed plan, which about this now … We are all people time. And, very im- serve people from all around it promotes and potentially Broome, president and CEO requires likely years of com- going to take this thing and portantly, it would provide the mega-region, but there is implements the project. of the Greater Sacramento munity meetings, design, move it forward and hand it access to more jobs.” great potential to serve a lot Graham acknowledged that Economic Council; Barbara funding and environmental off to the next generation.” Organized by the Bay more people by improving large infrastructure projects Leslie, president and CEO reports before any construc- The proposal, called Area Council, the webinar, the rail network.” often have disparate nega- of the Oakland Metropolitan tion could begin, would add Link21, would provide bet- “Bay Area Impact: The Me- The program did not ad- tive impacts on marginal- Chamber of Commerce; and a rail link across the San ter service and reliability, ga-Regional Case for a New dress funding for the billions ized communities, including Rob Padgette, managing Francisco Bay and tie 21 reduce greenhouse gas emis- Transbay Rail Crossing,” of dollars such a system people of color, non-English director of Capitol Corridor. counties in the Northern sions by taking cars off focused on more than just would require, land acqui- speaking residents, and peo- The discussion is avail- California “mega-region” the road, connect major a Bay Area bridge. Camille sition or where lines might ple with low income. able for viewing at http:// together. economic and education Tsao, an official with the cross through neighbor- “We’re trying to ensure bit.ly/Indy_Transbay. and destinations, and cope Capitol Corridor authority, hoods. that equity is a principle that

MENDELSOHN HOUSING (Continued from first page) (Continued from first page) set up a cancer center there than competition. biomedical research. hood commercial designa- for them — they are not City staff will present before moving to Livermore. A third member of the He meant by this that tion to public/semi-public. in the business of creating the council with an initial He joined the national Penn group who moved to Mendelsohn was very con- The change complies with commercial space; that's a report regarding the sites laboratory at a time when bi- LLNL, Brian Mayall, re- scious of spending public the general plan and keeps given. The other sites will next month. The report will ology was undergoing a tran- called both the “congenial” money and felt he had to the property consistent with give the landowners ad- highlight means for deter- sition from the painstaking atmosphere of Mendelsohn’s produce genuine value for its planned use as a high ditional flexibility to bring mining associated impacts, examination of microscope research program and its it. “He (carried out research school site. The high school forth proposals." conducting the appropriate slides to the development wide range of scientific dis- programs) carefully and re- site sits on four separate Mayor Melissa Hernan- level of environmental re- of instruments that measure ciplines. spectfully, not just putting parcels totaling just over dez supported the move, view and preparing analysis features of thousands of cells “People visiting from up numbers.” 23-acres. but added the designations of the projects. per second. abroad were really delighted Branscomb later became "We're getting ready to do not give free reign to “One way or another we Much of the development and at the same time puzzled an associate director at get into a housing element construction. have to build affordable of these high speed systems at how well we had been able LLNL and head of the U.S. planning process for this “We will see all of these housing,” said Council- took place at LLNL in the to create that environment Department of Energy’s Joint RHNA cycle, and we have projects as they come for- member Jean Josey. “And I 1970s under Mendelsohn’s and collegial atmosphere, Genome Institute. to identify additional sites," ward,” said Hernandez. am very supportive of this leadership. Colleagues cred- which was very different The move to Livermore said Vice Mayor Shawn Ku- “We are not saying we are item to give us an option to ited the capabilities of the from the usual academic gave the Pennsylvania team, magai. "For Emerald High giving developers the right put affordable housing on systems, and Mendelsohn’s environment,” he said. and the colleagues they at- School, it's a no brainer. to do whatever they want; these parcels.” personal eloquence, with Mayall was an LLNL tracted to their programs, We have to change the they still have to bring it For more information, persuading the U.S. govern- group leader under Men- resources not readily avail- land-use designation there back to us.” visit www.dublin.ca.gov. ment that scientists could delsohn, a physician who able in a university setting. and should map the human later transferred to the Uni- ‘Incredible panorama’ genome — the complete set versity of California, San Gledhill, the research AIRPORT of genetic instructions in hu- Francisco as a professor. (Continued from first page) veterinarian, said working man cells. He was founding editor of facilities, fuel farm, self-ser- Kona, Hawaii would contin- airport in residential areas; By the late 1980s, LLNL Cytometry and organized the at a big national laboratory “meant opening an incredible vice aircraft fueling facility, ue to operate out of Oakland. both readings were in the and its fellow national labo- journal’s recent tribute. corporate hangars, parking Guerra, a Pleasanton resi- low 80s, which is compa- ratories at Los Alamos and In addition to medicine, panorama of researchers and research tools and skills that spaces and box/t-hangars. dent, who grew up in the rable to the noise level of Oak Ridge were creating the mathematics and veterinary The proposed development Tri-Valley and raised his current operations, Decoteau world’s most precise maps science, the group incorpo- were not available anywhere else.” will provide enhanced aero- own family here, learned to said. of the gene-carrying con- rated expertise in physics, nautical services at the air- fly at the Livermore airport. KaiserAir's proposed centrations of genetic mate- engineering, computer sci- Gray commented, “Peo- ple (at LLNL) with measure- port and generate revenues He leases a small hangar at business/development plan, rial called chromosomes, ence, marine biology, envi- to the Airport Enterprise the city-owned airport for his which includes an estimated ment technologies could according to Tom Slezak, ronmental science and more. Fund. The development personal airplane. He noted $15 million to $18 million a computer scientist who ‘Wonderful mentor’ work with people interested will house their corporate the company’s plan would investment, involves reloca- worked with Mendelsohn for Joe Gray, a physicist, in biological problems, could offices for 30-40 employees build additional medium tion of the company’s cor- many years. regarded Mendelsohn as a work with people who were and provide space for six sized hangars in the early porate offices from Oakland ‘Like all great scientists…’ “wonderful mentor.” After math oriented, could work KaiserAir corporate aircraft. phases, which recognizes a International Airport, along In its tribute to Men- nearly 20 years at LLNL, with people who had a chem- Part of KaiserAir's pro- current need at the airport, with basing some of their ex- delsohn, the journal Cytom- Gray has had a distinguished istry background.” posal also included a subse- where hangar space is hard isting corporate fleet at LVK. etry wrote, “Like all great career in biomedical research Because of his renown quent development plan that to come by. Current wait KaiserAir proposes to bring scientists, Mort was driven at UC-San Francisco, Law- in cell science, Mendelsohn could include the construc- lists for box hangars can be in its existing customer base by curiosity and the refusal to rence Berkeley National was chosen as vice chair tion of additional corporate as long as 10 years or more. built on 74 years of service accept the status quo.” Laboratory, and now the of the joint U.S.-Japanese and t-hangars. These other The proposed development in the industry. The company His approach to science Oregon Health Sciences Radiation Effects Research projects would be brought also fits within Livermore’s currently has two FBO lo- emphasized the demand University in Portland. Foundation, which studied back to the Airport Com- long-term plans for the air- cations — one at Oakland for quantitative informa- Mendelsohn “created a survivors of the Hiroshima mission for review prior to field. International Airport and tion, “applying the tools of multidisciplinary environ- and Nagasaki atomic bomb- construction. While he recognizes the other at Sonoma County statistics and mathematical ment where people from a ings for health effects. Pleasanton resident Joe concern over the potential Airport. KaiserAir sells ap- modeling to data extracted variety of walks of life could He moved to Japan for Mattison uses the Livermore for increased noise, Guerra proximately 4 million gal- from individual cells.” work together in a supportive several years as part of this airport as a pilot and flight said the 737s in KaiserAir’s lons of aviation fuel on an Former colleagues re- way to tackle problems too responsibility. The Japanese instructor. fleet are operated below the annual basis from these two membered him as a demand- big for one person to go government recognized his “I am a big supporter of FAA’s modern Stage 4 noise locations. ing but always constructive after,” Gray said. contributions by awarding the airport. I feel like the standards, which are consid- Based upon revenue pro- leader. “He brought all these airport itself has been good erably quieter than previous jections, the ground lease him the Third Order of the Bart Gledhill recalled people together in a very rich for the community and a generation jets that once fre- would net the Airport En- Mendelsohn’s rare ability to milieu that allowed progress Sacred Treasure, one of that lot of businesses, attracting quented the airport and more terprise Fund approximately probe someone’s argument to be made on important country’s highest civilian corporations to set up shop in stringent than current federal $286,944 per year. Over — to “dig until he could see problems of the time. awards. the Tri-Valley area, because standards for business jets. the term of a 45-year lease the logic” — without causing “He was tough in the Friends and neighbors that brings jobs and tax rev- “Big airplanes don’t have (35-years with two five-year offense. sense of demanding scientific remembered Mendelsohn as enue,” Mattison said. “But to be noisy,” he said. options), an estimated net Gledhill was part of the rigor, but he was incredibly an excellent tennis player. something as big as Kaiser The company intends to revenue of $12,912,480 is original group from the Uni- supportive as a mentor and He was musical as well. He with these 737s, I don’t think adhere to Livermore’s Vol- anticipated. In addition, fuel versity of Pennsylvania, a uncharacteristically gener- played the flute, and a daugh- that’s the direction that I untary Restraint from Night flowage fees — a charge research veterinarian. At ous. He stayed out of the way ter recalls live chamber want the airport to go.” Flying Policy, Guerra said. for every gallon of fuel LLNL, he became a senior when it came time for assign- groups performing in the He expressed concerns The operative word in that pumped — would result in manager in Mendelsohn’s ing credit … he wanted his house while she was growing about noise and flight sched- policy is “voluntary,” how- over $100,000 additional program. people to get credit, wasn’t up in Pennsylvania. ules, noting the size and ever, as federal law prohibits revenue to the airport fund Another member of the interested in the limelight A Livermore resident, scope of the Livermore air- the city from restricting or per year. The development Penn group, Dan Moore, a himself. That’s pretty rare.” he served on the board of port to be perfect at pres- regulating airport access to would also increase enter- statistician, remembers that To still another of his col- Del Valle Fine Arts and the ent. As a former San Jose any kind, type or class of prise fund revenues further Mendelsohn “made every- leagues with a distinguished founding board of Liver- resident, he said he was well aircraft that can safely use through landing fees. The one feel important,” foster- career, Elbert Branscomb, more Valley Performing Arts aware of how large airplanes the airport. additional revenue would be ing an atmosphere of coop- Mendelsohn had a “sense of Center. flying overhead can impact a In its operations in and used to enhance and improve eration and support rather sacredness” in undertaking city. And as a Pleasanton res- out of San Jose, including airport facilities. ident whose home is near the numerous after-hours land- KaiserAir must comply airport, he was additionally ings, KaiserAir received with LVK's Minimum Stan- SHERIFF'S concerned that the choices no noise violations or com- dards for FBOs and will con- (Continued from first page) of the Livermore officials plaints, and did not set off form with applicable Fed- and health hazard." This sure to pathogens such as wrote in its statement. “May would impact others in the any noise monitors during eral Aviation Administration fine included a violation SARS-CoV-2, the virus he rest in eternal peace.” Tri-Valley. the last two years, Guerra (FAA) legal requirements of failing to "include that causes COVID-19, In an Aug. 4 social-me- “I think the airport is a said. San Jose International related to the development training and instruction assigned to use a filter- dia post, the department great thing for the commu- Airport has stringent noise- and operation of the facility. for employees within ing facepiece respirator, shared photos from Rocha's nity, but I don’t want it to based curfew. KaiserAir’s Additionally, the project is their written (injury and passes a fit test annually." funeral, where he was bur- outgrow itself,” he said. 737-500 can only operate subject to required state and illness prevention pro- Three of the viola- ied with full law enforce- KaiserAir currently op- during curfew if it can op- federal environmental com- gram) whenever new tions must be corrected by ment honors while adhering erates an airline with three erate below 89 decibels. pliance review, clearance substances, processes, March. One was corrected to COVID-19 restrictions. 737s based at the Oakland Guerra said his company and approval. An update of procedures or equip- during the inspection. California Attorney International Airport where equipped the jet with costly the Airport Layout Plan is ment are introduced to Following Rocha's General Xavier Becerra it runs weekly flights to specialized equipment to also required. the workplace and rep- death, ACSO issued a state- issued a Tweet that day en- Hawaii. It is licensed by the reduce the noise it generates The City of Livermore resent a new hazard." ment saying the 25-year couraging all of California Federal Aviation Adminis- well below that threshold. Community Development • "Include written pro- department veteran died to pause and remember the tration (FAA) as a regularly Before submitting the air- Department and Planning cedures and schedules "from complications due to deputy. scheduled air carrier under port development proposal Commission will review the within their respirato- COVID-19." Rocha's wife It was unclear if the in- what is known as a Part for the Livermore airport, project prior to a vote by the ry protection program also reportedly contracted vestigation was also related 121 Certificate. The com- Guerra said fully loaded City Council. for cleaning, disinfect- the virus, but recovered. to the death of technician pany operates three 737s, 737s flew into Livermore The next Livermore Air- ing, storing, inspecting, Rocha worked at the court- Valerie Leon. She died at and two business jets — a and were tested for noise un- port Commission meeting is repairing discarding house and in the jail. He a Modesto hospital the day Cessna Citation 525 and a der deliberately louder than set for Monday, March 15, at and otherwise main- was 56. after Rocha of COVID-19. Gulfstream IV, according to normal conditions. No noise 6:30 p.m. For more informa- taining respirators.” “He put up a courageous Leon worked in a court- FAA records. complaints were received, tion, visit the Commission’s house, but was a friend of • “Ensure that employees fight to the end and will Rob Guerra, KaiserAir’s according to Decoteau. city webpage at http://bit.ly/ Rocha. with occupational expo- never be forgotten,” ASCO senior vice president and Decibel readings were Indy_AirportCommission. chief pilot, said the flights to taken east and west of the www.independentnews.com FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • The Independent 11 Scouts from Leo Croce Elementary in Livermore Create Kindness Rock Garden Nine sixth-graders at Leo Croce El- start actual work on the garden when the plies, and physically built the garden. a Kindness Rock Garden seemed like a ementary in Livermore, members of Girl state issued a stay-at-home order because “The hope is that the garden will help good fit.” Scout Troop 30521, have earned their of the COVID-19 pandemic. spread kindness and be a beautiful sight for The Bronze Award is the highest honor Bronze Award by finishing a “Kindness When the state eased the restrictions, the those who come on campus,” said Kirsten a Girl Scout Junior can earn. Rock Garden” at the school in memory of girls worked in shifts, following Alameda Zoerhoff, a Girl Scout leader whose daugh- The nine students at Leo Croce Elemen- former Livermore school superintendent County COVID-19 health guidelines, to ter was one of the students. tary were Girl Scout Juniors when they Leo Croce. complete the low-maintenance garden. After “Mr. Croce was a big part of Leo Croce began the project and became Girl Scout The girls -- Allie Halfon, Hailee Murray, working with the Livermore Joint United Elementary and he would often come to Cadettes when they began sixth grade. But Carolyn Siemens, Elizabeth Siemens, Finley School District to determine where to place campus to participate in and watch many because of the pandemic, the Girl Scouts Syth, Adriana Mosby, Sarah Theberge, Taya the garden, they involved other students and of the school’s activities.,” Zoerhoff said. extended the time for last year’s Juniors to Trinta, and Kaitlyn Zoerhoff – began plan- their families in painting the rocks, solicited “The Livermore school district adopted complete their Bronze Award projects until ning the project last year and were about to donations from local companies for sup- the “Choose Love at School” program and October 2021. Another Rodeo Year Cancelled Due to COVID The 2021 Livermore Rodeo has been complete letter: www.livermorerodeo.com/ cancelled. covid19. “Every news channel, internet article, It’s the second consecutive year the legacy and media print has completely informed all week-long event was called off due to safety of us regarding the dangers of this pandemic. concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Social distancing, isolation, hand washing cancellation was announced on the Livermore and preventing large gatherings have been the Rodeo’s Facebook page early Wednesday. most advised preventative method available to “It is with sadness that we report the overcome this virus.” cancellation of the 2021 Livermore Rodeo. The Rodeo’s board of directors is working The decision to cancel this year’s event was to develop another western event that can be thoroughly discussed and voted on by your safely conducted with social distancing as elected Board of Directors. This decision was required by the Alameda County health de- based on the COVID-19 pandemic currently partment order, Fagliano wrote. “As you can impacting the world,” wrote Livermore Stock- imagine, this is an active and moving target.” men’s Rodeo Association President Sheila Tickets for the June 2022 Livermore Rodeo Fagliano in a letter to the community. For the go on sale on April 1, 2022. Livermore's Boomers Reopens to the Public Boomers, a family entertainment center throughout the day. in Livermore, reopened last week after being Boomers said it would reopen its min- closed for almost 11 months because of the iature golf, go-karts, climbing wall and COVID-19 pandemic. outdoor dining areas. In announcing the reopening, Boomers “We are providing our guests with a said it has adapted its operations to meet much-needed day of fun,” said Boomers California’s pandemic-driven safety guide- Parks CEO Tim Murphy. “We know that lines, including reduced capacity to ensure means instilling confidence that we are going social distancing. above and beyond to provide a clean, safe In addition, all customers and staff will place for fun.” have their temperature checked before Boomers operates five family entertain- entering the park and employees will wear ment centers in California. For information For a second year in a row, officials decided to cancel the Livermore Rodeo. protective facemasks. Rides, restrooms, and operating hours for Boomers in Liver- (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) and other high-touch areas will be cleaned more, go to boomersparks.com/livermore/. Tickets for the 2022 season will go on sale April 2022.

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