Thursday, JULY 9, 2020 VOLUME LVII, NUMBER 28 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Dublin School COVID-19 Infections and District Secures Teacher Raises Death at Livermore VA By Heather Brewer tion control and prevention By Ron McNicoll A spokesperson for the standard operating proce- After an on-again, off- Department of Veterans Af- dure any time we identify again delay, Dublin teachers fairs Sierra Pacific Network a staff member who tests welcomed the raise that the recently confirmed that positive.” district ratified on May 11, the Livermore Community In the statement from the thanks to an agreement be- Living Center (CLC) is ex- VA, Lester said the Liver- tween Gov. Gavin Newsom periencing an outbreak of more CLC continues to use and the Legislature. COVID-19. personal protection equip- The school board passed “The Livermore Com- ment (PPE) in accordance it with unanimous approval munity Living Center with CDC guidelines; all at its June 30 virtual meet- (CLC) is investigating 16 employees have the appro- ing. Effective July 1, 2020, residents and 15 employees priate PPE. the salary schedule shall who have recently tested “Per CDC guidance and be improved by 3.125%, positive for COVID-19,” VA protocols, anyone who the major pay raise in the said Armenthis Lester, the enters the Livermore CLC contract. network’s chief commu- is screened for COVID-19,” Some of the teachers’ pay nication manager. “The Lester said. “Additionally, boost is retroactive to earlier veterans who tested positive the CLC has implemented dates. For example, teach- have been transferred to the a universal masking poli- ers will get a 0.5% salary Palo Alto VA hospital for cy for staff and residents. schedule improvement, and care. To date, one Liver- Those who do not have a there will be a one-time, off more CLC veteran has died mask are provided one.” schedule payment — a bo- due to COVID-19 compli- However, an employee nus — equal to 0.5% of that cations. who would only speak on the condition of anonymity person’s base salary for the A vegetation fire south of I-580 between the Portola overpass and North Livermore According to Lester, em- 2019/20 school year. said that more could have burned on Thursday morning, July 2. The fire was contained to mostly grassland, but ployees exhibiting COV- The raise agreement, ID-19 symptoms are imme- been done to prevent the however, saw a shaky start. damaged a majestic Valley Oak tree in the pasture where it raged. For more on recent diately isolated to prevent outbreak. Back in January, New- fires, see page 3. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) potential spread to others, “We got no personal som’s initial budget mes- per CDC guidance and VA protective equipment (PPE) sage looked like it would protocols. until the end of April, and have enough money to cover “Currently, all Liver- even now, the hospital is not a pay increase in the district. Bauer-Kahan Takes Position on State Bills more CLC residents and providing anyone with N95 But after COVID-19 struck staff are tested for CO- masks at all,” said the em- in March, plummeting state By Dawnmarie Fehr intendent of the Livermore economic pressure, families VID-19 every three to four ployee. “I was at work very revenues forced Newsom to Valley Joint Unified School dealing with unemployment days,” Lester said. “Our recently, and I saw at least cut so much from the state’s Approximately 300 bills one employee and three are currently pending on District (LVJUSD), said often seek new lines of employee occupational school budget that Dublin’s she fully supports a plan to credit to stay afloat. This bill health team is assisting in patients without masks. promised raises were re- the state’s legislative floor. This spread of infection Bauer-Kahan has taken a bring computers and wifi will provide quick access to tracking employee move- jected 3-2 by the board. access to students. restitution for losses. ments within the CLC to could have been prevented The majority board strong position on many, if they had required masks including her own bill, AB “As a district, when we “What’s alarming is that prevent further spread of members — President Dan moved to remote learn- currently, there are few to the disease. This ‘track and sooner and at least tried to Cherrier and trustees Gabi 2626, aimed at closing the digital divide. ing, we were able to loan no protections for consum- trace’ approach is an infec- (See VA, page 7) Blackman and Catherine 3,023 Chromebooks to our ers harmed by non-bank Kuo — stated the new state “One in five California students, which is approxi- students in greatest need,” online lenders,” Bauer- budget reality was too chal- Bowers said. “Even with Kahan noted. “My AB 2559 Lawrence Livermore Lab lenging to support a raise at mately 1.2 million kids, lack broadband or a computer to these efforts, we know of authorizes the Department (See DUBLIN, page 9) access distance learning,” many families who are still of Business Oversight to re- Director Goldstein to Retire said Bauer-Kahan. “We struggling with internet cover money for consumers Bill Goldstein an- ment. must do everything in our access, and sit in cars and harmed by these non-bank nounced his retirement as Goldstein’s announce- Remembering power to end the unjust in- parking lots near schools, lenders. It is imperative, director of Lawrence Liver- ment comes at a time of equity of the digital divide Starbucks or libraries in especially during the CO- more National Laboratory increasingly strained in- A Local Icon and ensure we support all of order to log on and access VID-19 crisis, that we are (LLNL) on Tuesday. ternational affairs and re- our students.” curriculum and essential protecting consumers from Goldstein, who also newed interest in nuclear Bauer-Kahan’s bill will learning opportunities.” bad acting lenders.” serves as president of Law- deterrence. It also comes create the “Bridging the Bauer-Kahan also au- This year’s ballot will rence Livermore National at a time of tremendous Digital Divide Grant Pro- thored AB 2559, which cre- contain 12 initiatives for Security, LLC, has held the growth at LLNL. gram.” ates oversight for non-bank, which Californians can lab’s top position since he At the time Goldstein Dr. Kelly Bowers, super- online lenders to protect vote. Bauer-Kahan took became the lab’s 12th direc- was appointed director six consumers. She said due to (See BAUER-KAHAN, page 10) tor in March 2014. years ago, the lab stood at “It is an immense honor approximately 6,000 em- On COVID-19 to serve as director of this ployees with a $1.5 billion unique, exceptional institu- budget. Today, the lab’s Tri-Valley’s Confirmed Cases Below County Average tion,” said Goldstein, who workforce numbers 7,400 will step down after a suc- employees and a $2.3 bil- By Tony Kukulich ed in Sunol. Hayward has progress toward slowing the cessor is selected. “I have lion budget. While health officials the highest case rate in the spread of COVID-19 infec- been privileged throughout “Bill always has ap- tapped the brakes last week county at 693.1 infections tions in the county. my career to work along- proached everything he per 100,000 residents. “Given recent increases side great scientists, en- does at the lab with dili- Barry Schrader on Alameda County’s re- opening schedule, the Tri- Currently, the county is in COVID-19 cases and gineers, technicians and gence and intelligence,” reporting 6,887 confirmed hospitalization rates in our A newspaper icon and Valley’s cities show rates administrators who have said Lisa Gordon-Hagerty, well below the county av- COVID-19 infections and county and region, we are devoted their estimable tal- U.S. Department of En- longtime Livermore resi- 140 related deaths. The temporarily pausing our re- dent Barry Schrader re- erage. ents to our critical missions. ergy’s Under Secretary Alameda County is re- county ranks sixth in the opening plans,” wrote Neetu The lab has demonstrated for Nuclear Security and cently died at the age of 79, state based on the total num- Balram, public information leaving behind the memory porting a COVID-19 case again and again its ability NNSA Administrator. rate of 408.5 confirmed ber of cases. Only one other manager for Alameda Coun- to contribute to solving the Also a former colleague of a man who helped shape Bay Area county, Santa ty Public Health Department the Tri-Valley. cases per 100,000 residents. biggest problems, and I am of Goldstein’s, Gordon- However, the case rates re- Clara, is in the top 10. The (ACPHD). “This means confident it will continue to Hagerty worked at LLNL An editor role at Floyd county ranks seventh in the extending the timeline for Sparks’s Herald & News ported by city vary widely. serve the nation with new prior to joining the federal Rates in the Tri-Valley are state for deaths related to the next phase of reopen- ideas.” government. first brought the Illinois COVID-19 behind Santa ing in Alameda County and native to the area in 1967. below the county average. Goldstein’s career at “Bill’s passion for the Livermore’s rate of 231.7 is Clara, which has reported pulling back our request for LLNL spans more than Lab’s missions and his His back-and-forth printed 161. the board of supervisors to word spars with The Inde- the highest in the Tri-Valley 36 years. He started in dedication to the work- followed by Pleasanton at Last week’s paused re- support a variance attesta- the Physics Directorate force are unquestionable,” pendent only fueled what opening announcement tion on June 30.” he called the “newspaper 162.4 and Dublin at 101.2. working on diverse na- she continued. “We thank There are no cases report- came amid souring trends in Indoor dining, barber tional security and science him for his service to this wars,”. He later referred to the indicators used to track it as the “best time of my (See COVID-19, page 7) programs before taking on nation.” career, facing head-to-head roles of increasing respon- Under his tenure, the competition both with the Property Owners Continue Pushback Over sibility in senior manage- (See GOLDSTEIN, page 3) Indy and with the Times” — as Schrader wrote in a Wall Construction Expenses in Livermore piece published for The By Aly Brown Rick Bolanos and a handful MacDonald said. “The dif- Independent’s 50th anni- When it comes to a wall of their neighbors — further ference is, if you wait until versary magazine. (Read stated that a COVID-19 there’s an abatement order, his full article at https://bit. in Livermore, a handful of residents and the city remain emergency ordinance ad- which staff says you have to ly/Indy_50th.) opted by the city in April do, at that point the appellant Those at The Indepen- quite divided. At least seven property hamstrung the property is subject to $100 per day dent recalled how Schrader owners’ ability to appeal in accumulating fines while first came in as an oppo- owners impacted by the Holmes Street wall replace- the compliance order. While the appeal is pending; (the nent, and later transformed their property issues vary, he appellant) is not entitled to into a mentor and ally. ment program have refused to sign the city lien and noted that one of the main an impartial hearing officer. Joan Seppala, Publisher concerns has been this in- And if he loses, he pays of The Independent, met right-of-entry documents presented by city staff, ac- ability for the owners to go the entire city cost of the with Schrader regularly on through a normal hearing appeal.” his visits back to the Tri- cording to attorney Peter MacDonald. The City of process, as the pandemic In response, City Attor- Valley after he retired. has taken away the right to ney Jason Alcala pointed to “His willingness to re- Livermore issued a compli- ance order May 27, which a appeal. current city Ordinance No. view the history of the “The city staff is saying 2096, an ordinance regard- William Goldstein, Lawrence Livermore National Tri-Valley in the context group of residents appealed Laboratory director, announced his retirement Tuesday, in the following weeks. But the emergency COVID ordi- ing neighborhood nuisance of his underlying values, nance takes away the right to abatement in the Livermore rather than just a defense MacDonald — working July 7, after a career of more than 36 years at the Lab. appeal a compliance order,” (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) (See ICON, page 6) with Pam and Kirk Pope, (See WALL, page 6)

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Chris bottles to avoid return trips our teeth in and get more Chandler, executive direc- for refills, and tables are creative,” McGrail said. tor of the Livermore Val- sanitized between seatings. “That is the silver lining of ley Winegrowers Associa- At Las Positas Vine- this, the creativity all the tion (LVWA), reported that yards, winemaker Brent local businesses have come while things may be tough Amos has rebooted on-site up with.” now, the area wineries will food preparation to create At Big White House Win- pull through. a charcuterie plate with a ery and John Evan Cellars, “We have too much ag- flight of five wines. He said Jessica Carrol said business his tables are filled with is also down. While they do Grapes hang at the Ghielmetti Vineyard in East Livermore Valley. ricultural and viticulture (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) history and have survived smiling faces. not currently have a plan to prohibition and economic “Things are going well,” offer dining options, that downturn in the past,” Chan- said Amos. “We have had may change in the future. Experience through Alexa 9463 or visit https://www. more information, call 925- dler said when speaking of good feedback from the “We are doing ok, June Echo and Google Home lvwine.org/. 215-0717 or visit www. the challenges facing winer- customers and a good turn- was a little rough, but we are … the tasting walks you Cuda Ridge Wines is mcgrailvineyards.com. ies and all small businesses out. We are taking every surviving for now,” Carroll through the history of the located at 2400 Arroyo Big White House Winery now. “I think the people of precaution we can take with said. “We are reevaluating brand and family, and taste Road in Livermore. For and John Evan Cellars is this valley will push for- spacing and sanitation and every four to six weeks to through Wente Vineyards more information, call 510- located at 6800 Greenville ward. I’m optimistic. Things so forth, but so far, a lot of see how we can change and Morning Fog Chardonnay, 304-0914 or visit www. Road in Livermore. For are beyond challenging right people are just happy to be adapt and survive.” Riva Ranch Chardonnay cudaridgewines.com. more information, call 925- now, but I think there’s too out.” She said the business is and Southern Hills Cabernet Las Positas Winery is 449-1976 or visit www. much history and too much For wineries with the focusing on preparations to Sauvignon.” located at 1828 Wetmore bigwhitehouse.com. dedication and heart in this ability to create an outdoor reopen as soon as they are As the number of posi- Road in Livermore. For Wente Vineyards’ golf valley to not believe that all dining space, or those who allowed by the county. They tive coronavirus cases fluc- more information, call 925- course is located at 5040 of that will certainly carry had one already, things have currently offer curbside tuates and Alameda County 449-9463 or visit www. Arroyo Road in Livermore. us forward.” begun to look up. But not pickup and delivery of their continues to revise its re- laspositasvineyards.com. For more information, call Though indoor tasting all wineries have that ca- wines, as well as virtual tast- opening strategy, Livermore McGrail Vineyards is 925-456-2305 or visit www. rooms remain closed, some pability. ing events. Valley wineries will work to located at 5600 Greenville wentevineyards.com. wineries have pivoted their Heather McGrail of Mc- At Wente Vineyards, se- keep their customers safe Road in Livermore. For offerings by adding a food Grail Vineyards noted she nior brand manager and and stocked from a distance. option, which allows them continues to offer curbside fifth-generation winegrower “I think everyone is to open for outdoor dining. pickup, deliveries to SIP Aly Wente reported her fam- having to make very dif- Cuda Ridge Wines has part- club members and virtual ily’s business now focuses ficult decisions right now,” NEW ON THE MARKET! nered with local food trucks tasting events. on getting wine to customers Chandler said. “No one is INCREDIBLE AIR SPACE BOTH INSIDE AND OUT! to offer a meal with a pour. “We are running differ- for virtual events. 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New Parks Hours Linked To Rising, Setting Sun The Livermore Area Rec- 24, set the hours of opera- reation and Park District tion for all district facilities, has adopted an ordinance parklands and trails from that links the open hours sunrise to a half hour after for parks and other districts sunset, except for lighted facilities to the rising and sports facilities that are open setting sun, rather than the 10:30 p.m. clock. Under the current ordi- The new ordinance, nance, parks and trails are which goes into effect July closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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A grass fire on the south side of I-580, between the Greenville and North Flynn exits, burned on Sunday, July 5. Two eastbound lanes were blocked and westbound traffic slowed. Many agencies arrived to help, including Alameda County Fire Department, Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, Camp Parks Fire and Emergency Services, and Cal Fire. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

Call or text Leslie for more details at 925-784-7979 Historic Preservation Commission to Hold Public Hearings ® ® REALTOR , CRS, SRES DRE01027778 Livermore’s Historic Since the structure is over Isabel Avenue. The plan pacts to potential historic 925.784.7979 [email protected] Preservation Commission 50 years old, modifica- would allow up to 4,095 resources, including but SellingEastBayHomes.com will hold a special meet- tions to the congregation new multifamily housing not limited to, the Gan- Curious about what is happening in the market? ing this week, July 9, for building require approval units and approximately dolfo Ranch described be- Visit: MyTodaysHomeValue.com public hearings relating of a Certificate of Appro- 2.1 million square-feet low, and any plan policies to an historic remodel and priateness. of net new nonresidential related to historic resource land-use regulations. The second hearing will uses. The plan also in- preservation. One hearing will con- consider establishing land- cludes three new neighbor- The meeting will take sider a Certificate of Ap- use regulations for the hood parks, multiuse trails, place virtually at 7 p.m., propriateness to allow a development of a complete and pedestrian and bike via Zoom: https://us02web. remodel and 5,153-square- transit-oriented neighbor- facilities. zoom.us/j/89620247859. foot expansion of an exist- hood in the area surround- The Historic Preser- Zoom dial in phone ing congregation building ing the proposed Valley vation Commission will number: 669-900-9128; on the St. Charles Bor- Link station in the median provide advisory com- Meeting ID: 896 2024 romeo Church campus. of Interstate 580, east of ments on the plan’s im- 7859

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EDITORIAL County Health Officer’s Virus Response Met the Moment Dr. Erica Pan resigned as Alameda County’s progress against the pandemic. legislature was in session carrying assault weapons interim health officer last week and will head Pan earned the public’s trust. In plain language, in protest to that state’s shelter-at-home order. to Sacramento. She was tapped by Gov. Gavin she effectively conveyed the gravity of the emer- Back home, a vocal minority vilified Pan. Newsom to help lead the state health department’s gency to the county’s diverse population of more County health officers in California have faced COVID-19 response. than 1.6 million people. fierce backlash for lockdown orders, including We applaud the appointment of Pan to the post With few exceptions the people abided health death threats and protests outside their homes. of State Epidemiologist and Deputy Director for orders voluntarily with little in the way of enforce- In a Twitter tantrum in early May, carmaker the Center for Infectious Diseases at the California ment. Tesla’s mercurial CEO Elon Musk called Pan an Department of Public Health. The social-distancing rules, lockdowns of nones- “unelected and ignorant interim health officer.” He We are confident the physician’s expertise and sential businesses, and face covering requirements threatened to move his headquarters and manufac- principled dedication to public health will go far are widely credited with “flattening the curve” giv- turing from California if not allowed to immedi- to help protect the citizens of our state from the ing the state time to expand its hospital capacity ately resume stalled operations at his company’s threat of COVID-19 and other preventable infec- for additional waves of infections that could come. Fremont car plant. tious diseases. Understandably, Alameda County’s slow re- He called the health orders fascist, because the As interim health officer for Alameda County’s opening caused some to debate the wisdom of county health department wanted to verify it was health department, Pan’s swift response likely continuing the lockdown here while neighboring safe for workers to return. The company’s track saved thousands of lives. With a steady hand in the counties moved more quickly to get their econo- record for workplace safety is notoriously spotty. face of tremendous pressure and uncertainty, she mies going again. Musk’s attempt to diminish Pan is despicable. helped the state’s seventh most populous county Halting commerce caused record-breaking job The medical doctor is an expert in infectious dis- avoid a public health catastrophe in the early days losses, widespread financial pain and hit hardest ease and public health with more than two decades of the COVID-19 pandemic. those who can least afford it, low-wage workers of experience. We are facing the most serious The 49-year-old pediatric infectious disease and small businesses. public health crisis in the last century. Much is specialist was part of a coordinated effort with the Pan acknowledged the sacrifices, but insisted a being learned on the go. Pan charted a course for heads of six other Bay Area public health depart- safe reopening was critical for both public health the county that was well-informed, decisive and ments to issue the nation’s first shelter-in-place and economic recovery. science-based. order. Around the country, this spring anti-lockdown It is our collective responsibility to stop the Pan continued to refine orders over time, man- activism fueled by online conspiracy theories took pathogen. In the absence of a cure or vaccine, we dating face coverings in public, introducing the on extreme and menacing forms. In Michigan, must remain patient and nimble, and do what is concept of social bubbles, and adjusting reopening armed demonstrators in bulletproof vests and reasonably possible to protect ourselves, our com- timelines relying on data indicators to measure fatigues stormed the capitol building while the munity and the most vulnerable among us. MAILBOX Opinions voiced in letters pub- Community Debate Have a Dream” speech, said the labor to properly care water supply and answers place in society must be their lished in Mailbox are those of Needed on Policing “one day this nation will of the totem that honors the any questions that may have own fault. the author and do not neces- rise up, and live out the true native peoples on whose land arisen as a result of the letter. A recent Pew Research sarily reflect the opinion of Ward Kanowsky, Pleasanton The Independent. Anonymous A June 14 online forum meaning of its creed…that our homes and businesses Center survey found that letters will not be published. All on Racial Inequity in City all men are created equal” are located. Subverting the conservatives are more letters are required to have the Governance and Policing and should be treated as Constitution and the likely to subscribe to the name(s) of the person(s) submit- provided an opportunity such. The movement is now Backflow Prevention Equality it Promises false belief that good things ting them, city of residence and for an important commu- progressing to achieve this Protects Water Supply Ginger Iglesias, Livermore happen to good people and phone number, for verification dream. that individuals who suffer nity debate. The event, or- John Freeman, This is not my usual style purposes. Abusive letters may To deny that systemic disadvantages in life that are ganized by Unify Livermore District Manager California of writing, but is in tribute be rejected or edited. Letters racism is real is purposely out of their control are some- are subject to verification and and moderated by Shana Water Service to someone who submits to to ignore our full history. how responsible for their may be edited for clarity at Peete from the Tri-Valley We would like to clear The Independent frequently. We must consider more own situations. This view the discretion of the editor. Non-Profit Alliance, was up some misinformation in a I read Owen Brovont’s over- than the standard feel-good has been called the “Just We reserve the right to decide intended to encompass all recent letter by Jason Bezis weening letter assiduously, whether or not the letter will patriotic history we were World Hypothesis” and it is of the Tri-Valley and in- regarding the importance of and have concluded that it is be published. Headings for all taught in public school that a total fallacy that has been clude the mayors and police backflow prevention. nothing more than a pedantic letters may be edited at the dis- celebrates America’s many scientifically discredited. It chiefs of Dublin, Livermore, California Water Ser- and illiberal screed in favor cretion of the editor to properly achievements, but overlooks represents blaming the vic- reflect their content. A headline and Pleasanton. Indeed, the vice’s highest priority is pro- of white supremacy. Perhaps our national failure: systemic tim in its worst form. will be added to letters received Dublin and Livermore may- tecting the public water sup- Mr. Brovont might cogitate racism. Neurobiological and psy- without one. Frequent letter ors and chiefs of police, as ply and the health and safety on compressing his views One need only to take chological and sociological writers may have publication well as Alameda County of our customers. According into an unambiguous missive of their letters delayed. Letters a cursory survey from our research has long shown Supervisor Scott Haggerty, to the U.S. Environmental in the future, as it’s quite tire- should be limited to 400 words earliest history forward to that we are the product of participated in the forum. Protection Agency, 50% of some to try and deduce the or less and should be sent by see racism has been founda- our circumstances. As an Pleasanton Councilwoman disease outbreaks from water meaning of his pontificating email to letters@independent- tional in America. Consider example, I recommend read- news.com. To be considered, Julie Testa was also able supply contamination are and disparaging harangues. the sequence from slavery, ing the book “Behave: The letters must be received by 6 pm to join. caused by cross-connection For Mr. Brovont’s edi- to abandoned Reconstruc- Biology of Humans at Our on the Monday before publica- However, Pleasanton’s backflow events. This is why fication, here are some ex- tion, to sharecropping, to Best and Worst,” by Robert tion. Changes to them can be mayor and police chief cross-connection control amples of short and pithy: Jim Crow, to 4,000 lynchings M. Sapolsky. We exist in a made until 4 pm -Tuesday. missed a valuable opportuni- programs are so important, “Injustice anywhere is (almost none of them inves- society where the life trajec- ty to be part of this dialogue, and are in fact required by a threat to justice every- tigated), to the separate-but- tories are largely determined Racial Justice and this presented very poor every public water system. where.” Martin Luther King, equal Supreme Court deci- by impersonal social and po- Subcommittee optics for our city. In addi- Cal Water determines Jr. sion that legitimized racial litical systems. For example, Barbara Jean, Livermore tion, I came away with less which water users need a “To be free is not merely segregation, to bombings we can get a good education A broad public outreach information because of their backflow prevention assem- to cast off one’s chains, but of black houses of worship, if we have the right genes is essential to the success absence. bly based on the potential to live in a way that respects to voting rights repressions and were born into the right of forming an effective ra- For example, there was risk of backflow from a and enhances the freedom (that persist to this day), environment. It’s a question cial justice committee. I’d a very robust discussion customer’s water system of others.” Nelson Mandela to discriminatory lending of luck, not effort or ac- like to see a website set regarding how social ser- contaminating the public “First they ignore you, practices in housing and complishment. For example, up to facilitate an ongoing vices can support the police water supply delivered to then they laugh at you, then red-lining neighborhoods, recent research has shown dialogue between the public, department. This led to the all customers. Our program they fight you, then you to disparate harsh disciplin- that children born to the top our police officers, public sensitive topic of defund- meets the requirements of win.” Mahatma Gandhi ary practices for students of 10% of earners are typically health workers, and panel ing police departments. I the California Water Re- “Whoever controls work color, to the routine practice on track to make three times members, where the public would have had some sense sources Control Board’s and wages, controls morals.” of placing students of color more income as adults than can present questions and of where Pleasanton stands Division of Drinking Water, Susan B. Anthony in remedial classes, to the the children of the bottom concerns and be informed on this issue if our mayor which is responsible for “My fellow Americans, egregious public murder of 10%. The psychological and of any committee findings and police chief had been enforcing water quality stan- we are and always will be George Floyd. (An unbroken sociological literature is full and possible actions. This present. As a board member dards and protecting public a nation of immigrants. We string of atrocities commit- of similar examples. ongoing dialogue could on the Tri-Valley chapter of health for all Californians. were strangers once, too.” ted against Black Americans To quote Nassim N. Taleb bring about a more familiar National Alliance on Mental Moreover, Cal Water has Barack Obama and not even a complete from “Fooled by Random- relationship between the Illness, Testa was able to no financial interest in re- “I prefer someone who listing.) ness:” “Lucky fools do not public and police officers to speak extensively to how quiring backflow prevention burns the flag and then wraps Throughout our history, bear the slightest suspicion help foster mutual trust and we address mental illness as devices, and we do not re- themselves up in the Con- America has tolerated sys- that they may be lucky fools cooperation. a personal priority, but it was quire customers to use testers stitution over someone who temic racism as normal. – by definition, they do not Has the number of panel not a complete picture. on our resource list. Any burns the Constitution and Only reflexive denial could know that they belong to members been determined? There will be more op- tester may be used as long then wraps themselves up in keep one from recognizing such a category. They will It should include diverse portunities to have this dis- as the tester meets minimum the flag.” Molly Ivins the depth, degree and persis- act as if they deserved the members representing the cussion openly, with the requirements. Annual testing Black lives matter. tence of racism in America. money.” Black, Latino, Asian, White citizens of Pleasanton pres- protects the health and safety I want this current time and all races living in the ent and engaged. At its June of all customers by verifying Wrong “Moral Structure” of turmoil to lead America Columbus community, especially those meeting, the Pleasanton City that cross-connection devic- Werner Schlapfer, Livermore into the long-delayed con- Balazs Rozsnyai, Livermore who have had personal ex- Council discussed conduct- es are functioning properly. I was intrigued by the versation on race; and most I read with total disgust perience with the Livermore ing a town hall-style listen- Finally, Cal Water has exchange of letters between importantly, reconciliation. that a statue of Christopher Police Department. ing session on July 14 that requested that the California Owen Brovont and John At this moment it appears Columbus was torn down in I applaud the mayor and would include a draft action Public Utilities Commission Cameron on “White Privi- the nation is starting to face Baltimore. The alleged rea- council for seeing the need plan on policing being devel- defer any changes in water lege” and “Moral Structure” up to the problem. We should son is his responsibility for to form a racial justice sub- oped by the city manager. I rates until 2021. in The Independent issues of work in this moment to cor- the injustices inflicted upon committee. I have a lot of say, let us do it then! As a regulated utility, we June 25 and July 2. rect the stain of racism on Native Americans. questions I’d like to pose are required to file an ap- John Cameron is right and our national conscience. Christopher Columbus and expect many others have Time to Cleanse plication every three years Owen Brovont is totally and did not know too much questions as well. Our police Stain of Racism to the CPUC that details our factually wrong. Brovont Livermore's Totem Pole about Native Americans; officers and city officials Rick Edson, Livermore costs, infrastructure needs, does not seem to understand Sally Brown, Livermore he thought he had reached operate on our behalf. It is I support the Black Lives service, and more, to ensure the recent developments in Recently, a young retired India; hence, he called the our responsibility to be as in- Matter movement working that water rates accurately neurobiology that clearly couple was examining the local inhabitants Indians. formed as possible to ensure to undo systemic racism in reflect the costs to provide show that people’s behavior "famous" Livermore totem Nevertheless, his naviga- they represent our values. our country. Martin Luther water utility service in an is totally dependent on their pole in Centennial Park, near tional ability at the time was King, Jr., in his famous “I area. The current applica- genetic makeup and their my home. The woman had remarkable and his achieve- tion, which was filed in July environment from concep- read about its history and ments in expanding knowl- 2018, reflects our expected tion to the present. Nature was interested in actually edge of the world should be needs for 2020-2022. Even and nurture. Neither is of seeing it. Our conversation revered. though CPUC is expected their own making. produced a question that our His discovery of the New to issue a decision on our Brovont (as do most con- INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. city might choose to address. application this year, we’ve World is comparable with PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala servatives) subscribes to the What is our plan to protect the present achievements of EDITOR: Aly Brown requested that it defer any discredited view of the “self- ~ this wooden icon from sim- astronauts. All the above is ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. 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Unified School District community on plans for will be organized in a new 2,100 Chromebooks, which tion that impacts schools. “I like that we’re waiting (LVJUSD) fleshed out mul- possibilities for fall 2020,” learning management system will provide one machine They will provide updates before making a decision,” tiple options for resuming Michael Biondi, assistant su- platform called Schoology. for each student in need. To during the summer as op- said Emily Prusso, board school in late August. perintendent of educational In the survey, families replace obsolete computers, tions get solidified, and as the member. “We’re attempting The district is working services, told the board of requested consistent teacher a total of 225 laptops are public health environment to be flexible even after the with county and state offi- education at their meeting interaction, structured on- needed for teacher use. changes. Still, they will share school year starts.” cials, as well as considering last month. “Our planning line instruction and teaching Mealtime at school will the needs of families and emphasizes the social-emo- consistency, and a defined also look very different. staff, in deciding how to best tional connection, as we schedule. Parents appreciat- Breakfasts and lunches serve students while keeping miss our students, and they ed communication, but asked would be pre-packaged. everyone safe and healthy. miss us.” for comments and assign- When and where the children Much like district of- Potential Hybrid Schedule ments to come through one eat is also subject to change. ficials and many teachers, Under the hybrid model, platform. They also wanted District officials acknowl- more than half of families students would likely come teachers to be required to edge that families would like who responded to a survey to campus on alternating use technology for enhanced to know as soon as possible said they would prefer hav- days to limit the number of student connection and aca- what the academic setting ing students in school as people on campus at any demic understanding. will look like come the first usual, full time. Close to time, said LVJUSD Super- In the survey, parents ad- day of school, Aug. 25. How- 40% prefer a hybrid model intendent Kelly Bowers. That mitted that their understand- ever, officials pointed to a that has students coming to will be more likely than hav- ing of what was expected of recent increase in the number their school sites for part ing morning and afternoon their child academically be- of the week and learning shifts, because of the logisti- came worse during distance from home part of the week. cal complications of cleaning learning. Having experienced the That would maintain social- the school between shifts. Asphalt CONSTRUCTION distancing and hygiene re- Other health and safety for several months already, quirements. concerns expressed in the the majority of teachers sur- veyed — 63% — said they Parking lots drive- “We continue to be ac- survey include a preference • for following health expert were relatively comfortable ways Asphalt guidance rather than pub- if distance learning were maintenance & in- Pleasanton, lic opinion, according to a required again. 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On School Biondi also noted the children’s mental health and OUR LOCAL NONPROFITS NEED YOUR Reopenings social-emotional welfare. district works closely with In terms of alternate-day teachers, so that if a hybrid SUPPORT, PLEASE DONATE IF YOU ARE ABLE! scheduling, board member model were needed, they Alongside the Assistance League Amador Valley Livermore Valley Anne White noted, “Parents wouldn’t have to create dou- Livermore Joint Uni- P.O. Box 11843 Performing Arts Center may also appreciate full-day ble the curriculum materials fied School District, Pleasanton, CA 94588 2400 First St. schedules for planning and for both in-class instruction 925-461-6401 Livermore, CA 94550 the Pleasanton Unified logistics.” and at-home learning. Assistanceleague.org/Amador-valley/ 925-373-6100 School District (PUSD) In the survey, families Health on Campus Axis Community Health LivermoreArts.com and the Dublin Unified said having students attend A return to school in any 5925 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 100 NAMI Tri-Valley School District (DUSD) Pleasanton, CA 94588 school fewer than five days capacity will likely require P.O. Box 5563 presented surveys to 925-201-6068 Pleasanton CA 94566 a week poses challenges for several changes to ensure the families with a variety Axishealth.org 925-980-5331 child care. health and safety of students of options for returning Big Bay Ray, Inc. www.nami-trivalley.org Many families also said and staff. to school. While those [email protected] Open Heart Kitchen it’s challenging to work at “We’re committed to the options have not been 925-523-3133 1141 Catalina Dr. # 137, home or away if their stu- health of our employees,” Bigbayray.com Livermore CA 94550 solidified, answers will dent must learn from home. Biondi said. Cantabella Children’s Chorus (mailing address only) soon be underway. 925-580-1616 A smaller number of survey Under consideration are P.O. Box 131 OpenHeartKitchen.org respondents indicated it’s passive and active screen- Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-292-2663 Partners for Change Tri-Valley Pleasanton not a challenge while work- ing measures — such as Cantabella.org 4743 East Ave. ing. Still fewer said it’s not a checking body temperature Community Health Livermore, CA 94550 Unified School challenge because someone — at entry points to campus. 650-474-9962 Education Fund pfctv.org District was available to supervise Schools may also limit non- CHEF/TVNF The options outlined the children. essential visitors, and em- C/O Maria Mancini Paws In Need for a return in the PUSD A task force including phasize more robust hygiene P.O. Box is 420 [email protected] Livermore, CA 94551 925-551-1877 were: a hybrid model teachers, office staff, admin- measures, such as washing Paws-In-Need.org istrators and parent represen- hands when entering or leav- where students would Christian Youth Theater Tri-Valley Reins In Motion receive a combination tatives will continue meeting ing school, restrooms and P.O. Box 1586 Therapeutic Riding Program of in-person, on-campus through July to discuss op- classrooms, and after sneez- Pleasanton, CA 94566 P.O. Box 1001 education blended with tions. No plan will be final- ing and coughing. The task 925-421-1351 Livermore, CA 94551 distance learning; full- ized until the first week of force is developing ways to cyttrivalley.org reinsinmotionca.com time distance learning August to allow for updated maintain physical distancing, CityServe of Tri-Valley Sandra J. Wing Healing for elementary school information from the Alam- and masks or face shields P.O. Box 1613 Therapies Foundation students; long-term in- eda County Public Health will likely be required. Pleasanton, CA 94566 5890 Stoneridge Dr., Suite 104 925-223-6947 Pleasanton, CA 94588 dependent study for all Department, the California In the survey, some fami- 866-862-7270 students; or a FLEX Department of Education lies preferred for children cityservetrivalley.org HealingTherapiesFoundation.org Academy option, which and the Centers for Disease to return to school without Culinary Angels Senior Support Program will offer full-time dis- Control and Prevention. masks. The district noted that 4435 First St., #142 of The Tri-Valley tance learning for middle “We realize everyone is current public health guid- Livermore, CA 94550 5353 Sunol Blvd. and high school students. eager to know, but we want ance requires face coverings CulinaryAngels.org Pleasanton, CA 94566 to wait until the information at all times. Drivers For Survivors 925-931-5378 PUSD Communica- SSPTV.org tions Coordinator Patrick evolves more,” Biondi said. 39270 Paseo Padre Pkwy #335 Logistics, Technology Fremont, CA 94536 Shepherds Gate Gannon said his district Instructional Concerns To address operational, 510-369-5770 1660 Portola Ave. is refining plans for each. If distance learning were technological and logisti- driversforsurvivors.org Livermore, CA 94550 A final presentation to required, either part-time or cal concerns, LVJUSD will 925-443-4283 Exceptional Needs Network ShepherdsGate.org the board will be held full-time, the district is estab- revise procedures for desk P.O. Box 3149 July 14, at 6 p.m. on lishing clearer, common dai- placements and custodial Livermore, CA 94551 SPECTRUM Community the district’s new FLEX ly expectations for students training. The wireless sys- 925-215-2281 Services, Inc Academy. ennetwork.org 2621 Barrington Ct. and teachers. LVJUSD will tems will be updated. Hayward, CA 94545 Fertile GroundWorks 510-881-0300 4743 East Avenue SpectrumCS.org Dublin Unified Livermore, CA 94550 925-344-9090 Sunflower Hill School District Fertilegroundworks.org [email protected] The Dublin Unified Education News 925-800-1042 Friends of Open Space and Vineyards SunFlowerhill.org School District (DUSD) Patel, David Graduate Emerson College P.O. Box 1191 currently plans a return Livermore, CA 94551 The Taylor Family Foundation to school in August, but Two students from the Tri-Valley area have received degrees fov.org P.O. Box 2450 its options have yet to be from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Sahil Patel, Hope Hospice Livermore CA, 94551 from Livermore, received a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary 925-455-5118 cemented as well. The 6377 Clark Ave. TTIF.org options offered and sur- Studies, and Elizabeth David, from Dublin, received a Dublin, CA 94568 bachelor’s degree in Media Arts Production. 925-829-8770 Tri-Valley Conservancy veyed by the DUSD in- HopeHospice.com/donate 1457 First St. cluded full-time school, Thomson Admitted to Phi Kappa Phi Livermore, CA 94550 hybrid, full-time distance Interfaith Sharing Inc. 925-449-8706 Patrick Thomson, from Livermore, has been admitted to 678 Enos Way Trivalleyconservnacy.org learning or an indepen- Livermore, CA 94551 dent study program. the national honor society Phi Kappa Phi at Eastern Oregon Tri-Valley Haven University in La Grande, Oregon. 925-366-5567 “Three of the four saintbartslivermore.com 3663 Pacific Ave. Livermore, CA 94551 options were popular, Livermore-Amador Symphony Guild 925-449-5842 each totaling about a P.O. Box 1049 TriValleyHaven.org third of the respondent's Livermore, CA 94551 Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance preference, making it 925-447-6454 P. O. Box 2467 clear that our community Livermoreamadorsymphony.org/guild Livermore, CA 94550 needed various options Livermore Art Association TVNPA.org P.O. Box 216 based on their particular Livermore, CA 94551 Tri-Valley Animal Rescue circumstance,” wrote 925-449-9927 P.O. Box 11143 DUSD Superintendent Livermoreartassociation.org Pleasanton, CA 94588 TVAR.org Dave Marken in a letter Livermore Filipino-American to families in regard to Organization, Inc. ValleyCare Charitable P.O. Box 172 Foundation/Stanford Health the first three options Care-ValleyCare listed above. Livermore, CA 94551 Livermorefilam.org 1111 E. Stanley Blvd. In a July 3 letter, the Livermore, CA 94550 DUSD further noted it is Livermore Homeless Refuge 925-373-4560 working with partners, 4743 East Ave. GiveValleyCare.org Livermore, CA 94550 the Dublin Teachers As- 925-895-4167 Valley Children’s Museum sociation and the Cali- HomelessRefugeLivermore.com P.O. Box 2102 Dublin, CA 94568 fornia School Employees Livermore Lab Foundation Association while moni- c/o UC Office of National Labs valleychildrensmuseum.org toring legislation in an 1111 Broadway, Suite 2130 GiveValleyCare.org effort to establish plans. Oakland, CA 94607 Valley Concert Chorale For Daily 925-453-9382 “It’s important to PO Box 286 understand that health Livermorelabfoundation.org Livermore, CA 94551 and safety guidelines Livermore Lions Club Valleyconcertchorale.org are constantly evolving Online Local P.O. 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ICON (Continued from first page) of his past newspaper roles, each other in columns.’ For Schrader had moved on was remarkable,” she said. several years, he wrote a from the newspaper realm “Among other issues, he column on local history for to work in public affairs for was known for his work to all three papers, the Herald, the lab. protect the vineyards and Times and Independent. “He was very energetic open space near Livermore, Not so long ago, Barry con- and effusive in personality,” an interest that we shared. nected with us again on a Jorgensen said. “Bob Several, our editor meaningful personal basis, The two bonded over when Barry worked at San- as he had so many times photography and Schrad- dia, used to have lunch with before.” er’s enthusiasm for vintage him. In the story that Barry Doug Jorgensen, Inde- printing presses. Schrader wrote for The Independent’s pendent photographer for 38 would show them at the 50th anniversary magazine, years, recalled that his first Alameda County Fair in one he said, ‘We would remi- encounters with Schrader of the historical buildings. nisce about the good old took place at Sandia Labora- But Jorgensen’s recollec- days of heated competi- tories while covering events tion of Schrader centered tion and how we skewered for the paper. By that time, around the mentorship and

Schrader showing a vintage printing press to visitors at the Alameda County Fair. (Photo - Doug Jorgenen) encouragement he offered. organizations. He served on of the Vineyards — a group “He would talk to me the Chabot-Las Positas Col- that was pivotal in cultivat- about various things The lege District Board of Trust- ing a thriving wine industry Independent was doing,” ees. He was a Rotarian and when the small handful of Jorgensen said. “He clearly helped form various clubs. vineyards in the 1980s faced would see the big picture In addition, he co-founded development. Now, over 50 and arti culate why certain the the Heritage Guild, and vineyards have carved out a political and environmental worked with others to cre- niche in wine country; many things were important and ate the history mobile, one will say that this is in part why we needed to keep of his ideas. He also teamed thanks to Schrader’s work. our voice strong. That was with members to save the Jorgensen concluded, encouraging.” SP Depot, and to celebrate “He lived a very full life Credited for helping to the 100th birthday of Liver- and his impact on this com- shape several aspects of the more’s Centennial Light- munity was big — both as an Seen from left "duking it out" are Al Fisher of the Pleasanton/Valley Times, Valley to this day, Schrader bulb, the world’s longest editor and an activist.” was known for his work lasting lightbulb. With oth- To read his obituary, see Barry Schrader of the Herald, and Bob Several of the Independent. (Photo - with various community ers, he launched the Friends page 9. Independent archives) WALL (Continued from first page) municipal code. with Lomitas Avenue ad- tion of soil. A redwood fence hood to remove and contain listened to us at all.” “For those properties, “It appears that Mr. dresses, is in disrepair. The is set to replace the original the soil, which has adversely The residents continue to the enforcement team has MacDonald’s grievance is sidewalk facing Holmes re- wall. impacted the wall for over urge the city to reconsider its extended an invitation to that the hearing officer is mains closed to public foot “The wall needs replac- seven years without resolu- approach on how to rebuild meet with each of the af- a neutral third party rather traffic. Alcala listed reasons ing, because it’s 50 years tion. The city has received the wall. fected property owners at than the city council,” Al- the wall is failing to be: age, old. It’s been hit by probably many complaints about the Added Pam’s neighbor, their respective properties cala said. “However, the eroding soil, damage by 100 cars over the years. The condition of the wall and the Bolanos, “What we feel is to review the specific issues law does not require the private and public trees and city trees and tree roots are sidewalk has been closed. disappointment, and the big related to their properties,” city council to be the hear- the fact that property owners bending the wall in every This has been an eyesore thing to swallow is changing Alcala said. “If the nuisance ing officer. While the ordi- had affixed things such as direction,” MacDonald said. and a hazard for years, and the responsibility from the is abated, or the field review nance includes protections trellises, rabbit hutches and “This program was under- the time has come to get it city to the homeowners for shows that the conditions to ensure equal treatment, it other personal items that re- taken because staff informed fixed. Even a cursory look this fence.” have been resolved for com- appears Mr. MacDonald is quired drilling into the wall. the council that they could will demonstrate that this is Alcala noted he’s not pliance, then the enforce- seeking an audience before Alcala explained the con- build a flimsy wood fence a substantial fence, and not typically involved in the in- ment action will cease. If the city council to advocate versation about the wall at the property line and tell flimsy, as Mr. MacDonald formal compliance process, the nuisance is not abated, for special treatment. That is started in 2014, when the the property owners, ‘this is claims. It is a vast improve- but believes enforcement then the process may pro- inappropriate. It is also why city began working with yours to maintain in perpe- ment over the existing ugly staff in the Neighborhood ceed to formal enforcement, the law supports a review by residents to address soil tuity.’ That is simply false and crumbling wall.” Preservation Division is which is the time when the a neutral third-party hearing loading and deterioration and incorrect; it’s just not One of the residents, nearing the conclusion of Neighborhood Preservation officer.” of the public right-of-way the law.” Pam Pope, said she and her the information enforce- Division refers the matter to Alcala went on to state due to insufficient private Livermore Mayor John husband, Kirk Pope, have ment process for some of the city attorney’s office for MacDonald’s focus on the property care. He noted a Marchand has been in dis- tried working with the city. the properties. enforcement.” Urgency Measure, Ordi- number of other property cussion with MacDonald Kirk owns a fence company nance 2094, was misplaced, owners in that area had in- on the matter, but asserts it’s and was prepared to abate as that ordinance expired stalled retaining walls on not merely an “incidental the issue, until they saw the when it was superseded their side of the property accumulation of soil.” price tag of $67,000. by Ordinance 2096, which over the years to prevent the “If you drive past where “My husband said they’re enacted Chapter 8.15 Proce- slope from creeping into the the wall has failed, you will way over engineering it,” dure for Abatement of Pub- public right of way. Alcala see that homeowners had Pam said. “They’re calling lic Nuisances and includes stated the matter to be a pub- piled dirt three to four feet for the posts to be placed a comprehensive hearing lic nuisance, which the city deep against the wall, which 13 feet deep; you don’t need process before a neutral has worked to help address is only a decorative wall and them 13 feet deep. When third-party administrative with a variety of options to not built to hold back such we asked the city why, they hearing officer. the property owners. a significant soil surcharge,” said because they know it The reason for the re- But MacDonald is cer- Livermore Mayor John will work, but so will posts placement program is that tain rabbit hutches couldn’t Marchand said. “The city 6 feet deep.” the wall, which backs up destroy a concrete wall, nor has tried to negotiate with Pam added that, in their to the properties of homes could incidental accumula- members of the neighbor- 27 years of living on Lo- mitas Avenue, the retaining wall has been hit by cars four times. “It’s the city’s responsi- bility to maintain this wall because it’s an arterial thor- oughfare,” she said, adding the city’s plans for grading run into her property. “We have a small sidewalk be- tween the fence and our pool, and (the city) wanted to grade all the way in there; we don’t want them to come in and ruin our property … That sidewalk has been closed for six, seven years, and now all of a sudden, it’s an emergency to get this done? … They haven’t

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COVID-19 (Continued from first page) shops, salons, pools and pro I, addressed the matter of a as of this writing. and the alarming disease sports without fans were all deferred reopening prior to The number of ICU pa- trends we see in counties slated to resume in the next the Fourth of July holiday in tients grew by 53% during that have opened at a faster phase of the county’s effort a press release issued July 2. that period, slightly more rate.” to reopen the economy. All “While this development than half the growth rate Health officials continue those industries have now may represent a small hur- seen in hospitalizations. to urge residents to help been placed on hold by last dle in our largely successful Admissions to the ICU minimize the spread of the week’s decision. The county efforts to safely reopen the tend to lag hospitalizations, coronavirus in the commu- has not given any indication county,” Haggerty said, “it so it remains to be seen if nity by wearing face cover- as to when these businesses is important to note that the this indicator will continue ings when in public; staying and activities will again be county health officer has to climb over the coming 6 feet away from others; considered for reopening. not reintroduced any new weeks. The total number staying home as much as “We recognize the multi- restrictions at this time.” of confirmed COVID-19 possible and washing their faceted challenges present- Driving ACPHD’s deci- patients in Alameda County hands frequently. ed by a slow reopening and sion to pause its reopening has increased 30% since For more information, are grateful for the sustained plan is the number of hospi- June 22. visit the Alameda County effort and sacrifices made talized COVID-19 patients “While variance attesta- Public Health Department by our residents and busi- in the county, which began tion offers a path to greater at http://www.acphd.org. SINCE 1968 nesses,” Balram said. “As to grow dramatically toward alignment with the state’s the pandemic evolves, we the end of June. There were pace for reopening, it re- will need to remain flexible 78 patients on June 22, quires counties to attest only and nimble in our response. and by July 3, that num- when the data show that it We all play a part in safely ber had doubled to 157, is safe to do so,” Balram AS WE SHELTER IN PLACE, reopening our communi- far higher than the county said. “We are concerned by ties and protecting people has experienced since the the increase in local cases, THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES at high risk for COVID-19 beginning of the pandemic disproportionate impact on infection and death.” in March. That number communities of color, local ARE OPEN TO SERVE YOU! 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Attention Local Restaurants! There is no charge to be added to this list. Please email [email protected] www.independentnews.com JULY 9, 2020 • The Independent 9 MAILBOX (Continued from first page) OBITUARIES Thanks for the Fireworks told 80-something is the individual or organization, Alex Dourov, Livermore low-income rate, but I could domestic or foreign, in cash In these dark, secluded choose a larger can with that. or in services. That prohibi- Barry L. Schrader and troubling times, it’s great I wasn't pleased, but what tion should also apply to their Dec. 27, 1940 – June 30, 2020 to know we have a wonderful could I do? immediate families and any Longtime Livermore resident community that is willing to Soon after I learned that foundations they control. only seven units in my build- We feel that initiative step in and fill a void. Instead Barry L. Schrader, 79, a for a few years. He also of finding a way to have a ing currently pay for trash would have overwhelm- service, and a couple of ing support from American community leader in Liver- published a book of local fireworks show from another more for more than three trivia: “Will the Last Person location, shot higher into the months after that, only six citizens and would go a long units were paying for service. way toward getting leaders decades, died June 30, 2020, Leaving Livermore Please sky so that all could see the in DeKalb, Illinois, from Unscrew the Bulb in Fire Sta- show from anywhere in the I called and complained. to act in the public interest. pancreatic cancer. tion One.” The light bulb is in city (and thus maintain social A year later, I complained It would take a great leader Schrader, a native of Il- the Guinness Book of World distancing), Livermore chose again. This was in 2017 and to push this through, and we linois, lived for 37 years Records as the longest burn- to cancel its annual fireworks 2018. It is still the same. hope this guy, our congress- in Livermore after moving ing bulb in history since it show. Gilroy, Tracy and other I'm 65 years old; my in- man, will step up. to the Valley in 1967 to was installed in 1901. It was cities in the region did, but come at this time is $360 serve as editor of the Liver- later moved to Fire Station 6. Livermore chose to ignore a month. I have a lot of Healthy Changes and the more Herald and News. He He also helped form the our patriotic and even human problems, depression and COVID-19 Lottery moved back to Illinois for Livermore Heritage Guild, needs. anxiety are just the tips of Greg Scott, Livermore three years, then returned to helped organize the Tri-Val- the iceberg. This does add Livermore to edit the Val- ley Exchange Club, belonged Thankfully, we had hun- "Horror grips us as we the antique printing press dis- dreds of great neighbors all to that. Finding out from a watch you die. All we can do ley Times, and then led the to the Society of Professional friend that this company got Herald again. play at the Alameda County Journalists NIU chapter, the across the city willing to is echo your anguished cries. Fair and visiting his favorite spend their own hard-earned the contract by insisting that In 1980, he moved to DeKalb County Historical- Stare as all human feel- Sandia National Laboratories place on earth, Yosemite Genealogical Society, and money and bring joy and the city pass this law and ings die" (From "Wooden National Park. by promising a substantial, in Livermore as manager of American Amateur Press delight to the rest of us by Ships", by David Crosby, Public Affairs and Employee He was born Dec. 27, Association where he pur- providing smaller, although yearly kick-back to the city. Stephen Stills, and Paul 1940, the son of Vernon and After a little investigation, I Communications. He retired sued his hobby of antique at times very spectacular, Kantner) from Sandia in 2001 and Margaret (Stryker) Schrad- letterpress printing. He had fireworks shows. From our was told it is illegal for the Who gets to die in the er of Waterman, Illinois. city pass a law forcing us to moved across East Avenue many other hobbies as well. home at an elevation above COVID-19 lottery? Mostly to join Lawrence Livermore He graduated from Genoa- He cofounded the DeKalb the valley floor, we were able pay for a service that it will the fatalities are the elderly Kingston High School in profit from. Shame on you! National Laboratory as a County Citizens for Better to see many of the mortar- and the infirm with diabetes, group leader in community 1958 and then earned a jour- Mental Health Care. He was type launches and aerial I'm way behind on hypertension, respiratory or affairs, later serving as the nalism degree from Northern active in Scouting, serving displays from both our front my trash bill. Sorry, but I cardiovascular problems, or lab’s oral historian. Illinois University. He mar- as a District Chairman in and back yards. can't help that my $360 is other health vulnerabilities. Throughout his profes- ried Kay Wirsing of Syca- the San Francisco Bay Area more in September of 1963. Some of our fun and joy gone before I see it. The way Increasingly, fatalities are in- sional life, Schrader served Council and organized the was trying to guess from I see it, if the sanitation com- the community in a variety His career included being Tri-Valley Royalaires Drum fected and afflicted younger editor of the Byron Tribune, which direction the next set pany can do without the rev- people and/or of organizations. He co- & Bugle Corps as an Ex- enue from two units for four founded Friends of the Vine- publisher of three weeklies— plorer post. of explosions would come, the lower socio-economic the Genoa Republican, the as you could never tell. The years, then it can do without strata skewed toward non- yards, which has worked for He received the Donald R. the revenue from three. decades to preserve vineyard DeKalb County Journal in Grubb Outstanding Journal- loud and deep concussive Caucasian. Kirkland and Sycamore Sun. booms were wonderful, too; I have been cautioned It is reminiscent of the lands from development. ism Alumni Award from NIU about writing this letter for He was a member of the He was editor of the DeKalb and the McNish Advocacy gave you a warm feeling American classic short story, Daily Chronicle from 1969- deep down in the gut. Some fear that someone may come Rotary Club of Livermore Award from the National "The Lottery," by Shirley for 33 years and served as 1972, and much later in re- Alliance on Mental Illness, of the bursts we saw rivaled to shut me up. So, everyone Jackson, where the person tirement wrote a weekly col- those that we have been used reading this, remember that! club president. After mov- among other honors. who draws the short straw ing back to Illinois, he was umn for the DeKalb County Barry is survived by his to seeing from Robertson Laws should apply to all or in the village gets stoned to Life paper from 2008-2020. none. And getting a bigger a member of the Sycamore beloved wife of 57 years, Park or from the top of the death. Rotary and helped organize The columns can be seen on Kay, and their two sons, downtown garage. Bravo! can is not a low-income rate! Why should we dare in- his website (https://dekalb- the Oak Crest Area club in Todd Vernon of DeKalb and Thank you, Livermore fringe on the freedom of not the retirement community countylife.com/). During that Darrin Wayne of Arlington, police, for allowing all of Swalwell and wearing a mask in public, or where he lived. time, he published two books Virginia. Barry was preceded this to occur with minimal Election Turmoil on the lack of hand wash- He was elected to three of his favorite Chronicle in death by his parents. intervention. It appears that Caroline and Peter Jacobson, ing hygiene, or inadequate terms on the Chabot-Las columns “Hybrid Corn & A memorial service is police responded to very few Livermore social-distancing practices, Positas Community College Purebred People.” He also pending at Sycamore United contributed chapters on the calls about fireworks, and We read your front-page or eschewing gathering in District Board of Trustees, Methodist Church, 160 Jack- initial reports indicate there including serving as presi- news media for two DeKalb son Ave., Sycamore, and story on July 2 about Rep. large groups? So what if County history books over a were no citations written Eric Swalwell with interest, people die or get seriously ill dent of the board. later at Oak Crest. His ashes After keeping a promise 50-year span, and videotaped will be interred at Elmwood or fireworks-related arrests. because it broke new ground. from such manners and acts? oral histories for the Joiner From what I read online, During the Kavanaugh, "[A]ny man's [or wom- to his wife, Kay, and moving Cemetery in Sycamore and back to Illinois in 2006, he History Room in Sycamore, also near Yosemite National people who wanted to com- Mueller, and impeachment an's] death diminishes me, Illinois, and the Livermore plain were not even able to hearings, we became used because I am involved in regularly returned to Liver- Park, his favorite vacation more each June to visit their Heritage Guild. destination. get through to the police, as to seeing Mr. Swalwell make mankind, and therefore never While in California, he the phone lines were not be- accusations on the basis of send to know for whom the many friends. He was hon- Condolences may be ored as Rodeo Parade Grand wrote a column on local his- mailed to Darrin and Todd ing answered. what he called “overwhelm- bell tolls; it tolls for thee." tory for the Herald, Times Thank you, Livermore Marshal in 2004. His visits Schrader at P.O. Box 851, ing evidence in plain sight,” ("Meditation XVII," John also included volunteering at and Livermore Independent DeKalb, IL 60115. Pleasanton Fire Department which he didn’t actually Dunne, 1623). for your response to a few disclose. We saw more of the Why present an affront vegetation fires in the city same in your story, where he to Narcissus when President that occurred because of accused unnamed individu- Trump does not? We can some misguided souls play- als of “misinformation, voter castigate and recriminate ing with fireworks in dry suppression and welcoming the president; however, this Cheryl Hope Smith areas. This might be a great of foreign interference,” is not going to solve our April 18, 1944 – June 25, 2020 time for Livermore to bring without offering a shred of COVID-19 pandemic. back the special safe zones evidence. To limit the spread of CO- Cheryl Hope Smith of Smith; her parents; her sisters, we used to have so that But wait, there was some- VID-19, we need to imple- Dublin, California, died un- June Campbell and Barbera everyone could bring their thing new. Instead of making ment the recommendations expectedly on June 25, 2020. Thomisee; and her broth- fireworks to a non-flammable accusations about things of the Centers for Disease She was an amazing wife, ers, Fred J .Campbell, Jack area and set them off. that may or may not have Control and Prevention for mother, grandmother and Gamble and Bob Gamble. Thank you all for sharing happened in the past, Mr. social distancing, wearing great-grandmother. She will Cheryl is survived by your patriotism, display of Swalwell has moved on to masks in public and close be missed so very much. Born her children, Tammy Strout freedom, and love of Amer- making accusations about proximity. hand washing on April 18, 1944 in Fort (Rob), Tracy Smith (Claudia), ica. Thank you especially things that haven’t even had hygiene, and not associating Bragg, California, to Fred and Brandy Mattimore (Scott), for your love of our great a chance to occur. “We have in sizeable groups. Reittus Campbell, she was the Michael Smith (Sheila); sis- community and helping all to win overwhelmingly,” Mr. By delusions, we are youngest of eight children. ters, Beatrice Duncan and of us - your neighbors - have Swalwell said. “I think that’s greatly forsaking these prac- She and her husband Al- Darlene Richards (Ray); as the celebration that we enjoy the only way this guy [our tices for some miraculous bert (known as Smitty by his well as nine grandchildren children play soccer. Besides and deserve each year. president] is going to leave techno-optimistic solution, friends) met at the Fort Bragg and three great-grandchildren. bowling alley, where they spoiling her grandchildren, Burial services will be held and have a peaceful transfer such as an anti-viral drug, or her favorite thing to do was to Trash Laws Garbage an anti-viral vaccine, or by both worked. They married Saturday, July 25, at 11 a.m., of power.” Again, a strong on May 11, 1963. They were go to Reno. She didn’t spend at Rose Memorial Park in Fort Patricia Davis, Livermore accusation with no evidence thinking we are otherwise married 35 years before his a lot, but she loved her slot Bragg, California. A Cel- I have lived in an eight- provided. invincible and/or immune. death. They enjoyed bowling, machines. She was a lifelong ebration of Life will be held plex in Livermore since We can’t speak for the Such is the selfishness by going camping and being with member of the Sherwood at a later date when we can 2016. When I called for the American people, but speak- vanity of Narcissus. There family. Cheryl loved sitting Valley Band of Pomo Indians. provide a safer environment. trash pick-up rate, I was told ing for ourselves, as citizens is always the hope, though on the sidelines watching She is preceded in death “Forever in our hearts, we 70-something. When the in his district, we feel uncom- in the meantime, how many her children and her grand- by her husband, Albert B. love you Mom.” housing authority learned fortable paying our congress- are to get infected, seriously I had not started service, I man for broadcasting his ill or die? was penalized and lost my opinions, and it’s especially Are we to learn from this? utility allowance. I went to hard to watch him attack The changes from SARS- the sanitation company to someone’s integrity as a CoV-2 are and have been start service and was again person because he disagrees indelibly stamped on all Carol Jean Pasch humans and our world, our given the low-income rate of with them politically. Nov. 2, 1940 – June 11, 2020 70-something with a deposit If Mr. Swalwell cares country and our communi- of the same. I was told that about the integrity of our ties: socioeconomically, Carol Jean Pasch, age 79, her great-grandbabies. Her it was the law in Livermore elected leaders, there must politically, racially, eco- of Astoria, Oregon, passed family is struggling with the that every address must have be a more constructive way logically and technologically away June 11, 2020, at Oregon suddenness of her passing service. for him to direct his energy. for a long time now. We must Health and Science University and is heartbroken at the Soon after, I received a Here’s a place to start: do better. "We are cruelly Hospital in Portland, Oregon. loss. A burial and Celebration bill for 80-something. When Mr. Swalwell, please spon- trapped between what we Carol was born on Nov. 2, of Life will be planned for I called Livermore Sanita- sor a bill to make it a federal would like to be and what we 1940, to Roy and Verna Ches- the spring of 2021 in Chico, tion, I said this must be an crime for any person holding actually are." (James Bald- nut in Table Rock, Nebraska. California, when she will be error; I came in two weeks or seeking a federal elected win). Let's realize the need to She graduated from Lake interred at the Chico Cemetery ago and started service at office to accept a contribu- be socially responsible, just Worth High School in Fort alongside her husband and the low-income rate. I was tion of more than $1,000 and healthy, and make it so. Worth, Texas, and married son. Should family members in a single year from any the love of her life, Robert and friends desire, a financial Pasch, on April 2, 1958. She donation or sympathy gift DUBLIN is survived by her four chil- Carol passed away very in memory of Carol can be (Continued from first page) dren, Robert (Sharene) Pasch peacefully surrounded by the made to her favorite charity, Jr., Jim (Leslie) Pasch, Laura “Knots of Love,” in lieu of that time. But Board Vice However, Dublin still that position, after the board love of her family, after a very (Ken) Sims, and Linda (Dave) aggressive intestinal infection. flowers (https://knotsoflove. President Megan Rouse and will have to find a way to met in closed session. Messerli; nine grandchildren; She was active until the end, givingfuel.com/donations). Trustee Amy Miller stuck shrink the remaining $6 Dave Marken, who an- and eight great-grandchildren. busy making cards at her se- A more personal obituary can to the teacher agreement million shortfall, said the nounced his retirement from She is pre-deceased by her nior center, monthly lunches be viewed, and condolences as a commitment that was district’s director of fiscal the district at the board’s husband of 38 years, Robert with friends, and knitting left, on the riverviewabbey. important to teacher morale. services, Chris Hobbs. Deci- June 23 meeting, is still the Pasch, as well as their son and crocheting baby blankets com website. Dublin Teachers Association sions on how to balance the district’s superintendent, William Pasch. for her friends’ babies and President Robbie Kreitz budget are still underway. said Rouse, who chaired the further added that a failure Upcoming Board Meetings early portion of the June 30 to remain financially com- The board was scheduled board meeting. petitive with nearby districts to meet in closed session at Marken gave the board could mean losing teachers. 4:30 p.m., and at 6:30 p.m. his 60-day notice at that June But working with the in open session on July 7. 23 meeting. His last day Timothy Edward Head Sr. Legislature, Newsom agreed The only action item on the will be Aug. 22. He began a comic bookstore in Liver- on June 22 to take money agenda was whether or not vacation July 1, but will be Timothy Head Sr. passed cats, comic books, music, on June 25, 2020. He was a planes, trains and auto- more, he retired and moved from the state’s rainy day to approve a contract for available to help with the fund, which will result in transition, if requested. husband, father and friend. mobiles. Former owner of to Tracy in 2000. He was 75 an acting superintendent, He was also a lover of Fact Fiction and Fantasy, a years old. offsetting much of Dublin’s Daniel Moirao, who was Moirao previously was projected $28 million short- announced at the June 30 an administrator in the Dub- fall created by the COVID meeting as the candidate for lin district. economy. 10 The Independent • JULY 9, 2020 www.independentnews.com Pleasanton Chamber Of Commerce Cancels Annual Golf Tournament The Pleasanton Cham- of ongoing concerns about County Fairgrounds. The drinks, networking and nity, which has been hard istered and may have paid ber of Commerce has can- the COVID-19 pandemic second tradeshow mixer, prizes. Historically, the hit by the pandemic and for any of the canceled celled its annual golf tour- and the Alameda County originally scheduled for golf outing attracted about mandated closures. In a events in advance will nament, which had been Public Health Department May 13 at The Club at 115 golfers, plus dozens of news release, the chamber be contacted by chamber scheduled for Aug. 7 at mandates on social dis- Ruby Hill, had been post- sponsors and volunteers. said it decided “to hold off staff. the Callippe Preserve Golf tancing and limited atten- poned, but has now been In addition to ongo- at this time and focus on Course. dance at public events. cancelled. ing health concerns, the coming back strong.” The chamber said it de- The chamber has also The chamber said the chamber said the cancelled “The safety of our cided to cancel the annual cancelled two tradeshow tradeshow mixers gener- events were traditionally members, businesses and golf tournament, normally mixers because of the pan- ally attracted more than funded through sponsor- community is our top its biggest fundraising demic, including one set 200 people and around ships and participation priority,” said Pleasan- event of the year, because for Nov. 4 at the Alameda 40 vendors, with food, from the business commu- ton Chamber President/ CEO Steve Van Dorn. “The chamber is currently focused on the overall health of our members and the recovery of the Pleasanton business com- munity.” Individuals who reg-

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Dublin City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Policing TRI-VALLEY CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Dublin City Council about the department and its Thursday, July 9, 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2 p.m. Six Feet Apart Productions Livermore Public Library will hold a special meeting policies and services to the Shakespeare Virtual Trivia Night Cool Off In The Creek at Shares Art From a Distance Summer Reading on Thursday, July 9, at 7:00 community. Join Livermore Shakes for Sycamore Grove Park Sunday Night Stories is an 2020 Summer reading program p.m., via Zoom, to discuss Following a presentation a fun night of Shakespeare and What will we find lurking in online show with people telling has four program levels all free of policing. by Police Chief Holmes and General Knowledge Trivia! Sign up the shallows of the creek? Wear true stories, poetry, comedy, mu- charge. From June 1 to Aug. 12, The lone item on the a Q & A period with the as an individual and you will be clothes and shoes that can get wet sic and more. An eclectic mix of pre-readers, independent readers, agenda will be a study ses- city council, there will be partnered with a virtual team or and join Ranger Amy to explore! entertainment to feel connected teens and adults may register for sion to discuss policing an opportunity for public sign up as a team. With purchase Our walk to the creek will be less in times of social distancing and their summer reading game boards and services in the City of comment, during which of ticket you will receive an event than a quarter mile, so adults may self-isolation, live every week. on the library’s website at www. Dublin. As part of the item, members of the public can Zoom Link prior to the event. To want to bring a camping chair to Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Visit facebook. LivermoreLibrary.net. 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This site will be DDuring these unprecedented “Prop. 17 would allow “We want to make sure Tuesday, July 14, 7 p.m. updated weekly with new educa- CounterPoint – Faith-Based OOpen Sundays, 9 a.m. to times, SJWHTF continues to look to for these parolees to re-en- we are figuring out the most 1 p.m., at Carnegie Park, 2152 tional, activities to do at home, therapies for hope and healing. Ira gage with society and par- effective way possible to Support Group social media challenges and spe- For families or individuals who Second St. Open Thursdays, 4 Stein offers 30-minute meditation, ticipate in our elections,” continue to provide these p.m. to 8 p.m., at Carnegie Park in cial events, check in often for new entitled: Concentric Circles. Visit are impacted by their loved ones’ activities visit https://www.larpd. she said. “Studies con- services to constituents,” addiction or alcoholism. Meetings Downtown Livermore. https://www.healingtherapies- ducted on the topic of re- Curley said. “We came up org/Stay-n-Play. foundation.org/concentric-circles/. during COVID-19 are through Zoom. Pleasanton Farmers Market cidivism consistently finds with this, and we are very Call Rachael at 510-501-1411, Open for the Season LARPD Now on YouTube Valley Children’s Museum that the harsher the voting happy with how they are leave your email address and you Open Saturdays, at Main Street Livermore Area Recreation & Online Programming restrictions, the higher the going.” will be invited to the meeting. and West Angela Street. Hours are Park District is featuring videos VCM has put together some rates of recidivism are in Since mid-March, Ka- 9 to 10 a.m. for seniors 60 and for all ages with virtual activities; fun, self-led, open-ended STEAM Thursday, July 16, 5 p.m. Basketball Academy, Mystery Craft that state.” han’s office has also hosted StarsDay Open Mic over, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the learning projects for kids. Check Bauer-Kahan’s con- webinars and online chats general public. Making Activities and many more out the do-it-yourself science Returns to Livermore Valley to come. Visit https://www.larpd. stituents can comment on with experts from around Preforming Arts videos created and presented by these and other pending the state on a variety of Livermore Valley Opera Airs org/ to subscribe and receive local high school students of the Second annual Dreamcatcher Friday Episodes notifications as new videos are legislative matters during topics, including parenting competition by performing online Teen Leadership Council. Subscribe Need a dose of opera while on available. to the mailing list, the Valley the virtual office hours she during COVID-19, updates from your home or studio. Any lock-down? Check out LV Opera holds every other week. Her on the county’s health or- local musician, vocalist or spoken Children’s Museum YouTube chan- on YouTube. New releases every nel and follow on facebook.com/ office began hosting the ders, and prevention of word artist can enter for $10, (must Friday at 7 p.m. Pacific Time. register by July 13). Or tune in to ValleyChildrensMuseum, https:// hours in March. senior scams. Many of To subscribe, visit https://www. www.valleychildrensmuseum.org/ Chief of staff Jordan these are available on her watch a wealth of talent in our livermorevalleyopera.com/. community. For more information programs, https://www.valleychil- Curley said hundreds of website. drensmuseum.org/teen-council. people have utilized them, For more information on or to sign up, visit www.liver- morearts.org. asking questions and seek- how to join virtual office ing help on a variety of hours, call 925-328-1515, topics. email Assemblymember. “People come in for all Bauer-Kahan@assembly. Enter events online at www.independentnews.com/calendar or different reasons,” Curley ca.gov or visit https://a16. email [email protected] for print. said. “(They include) a asmdc.org/. www.independentnews.com JULY 9, 2020 • The Independent 11

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