Thursday, MAY 20, 2021 VOLUME LVIII, NUMBER 20 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Schools Set Eden Housing Project Reopening Plans for Plan to Go Before the Next Year City Council Monday By Dawnmarie Fehr By Aly Brown construction jobs for union REGIONAL — Local LIVERMORE — A project members and develop af- school districts have begun proposed for the Down- fordable units to meet state the work of planning for town Core will go before mandates. The project is the 2021-22 school year the council next week in supported by several Liver- and are expecting a re- a meeting that could span more and Bay Area anti- turn to a regular schedule. more than one day. (See EDEN, page 6) However, most are also of- Livermore Mayor Bob fering virtual options. Woerner said at a recent As guidelines from the council session that the At press time, The state continue to fluctuate, May 24 hearing for Eden Independent received a local districts prepare for a Housing — the 130-unit, letter from land-use attorney full open, but administra- Residents at Stoneridge Creek senior living community brought legendary actors back four-story affordable hous- Winston Stromberg, with to life for a two-day photo shoot. The photos will be features in a 2022 calendar. To tors caution that nothing is ing project proposed for the Latham & Watkins, who read more, see page 9. To view a photo gallery, visit independentnews.com/multimedia. certain at this point. city’s downtown core — represents the community (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) could take more than one “For next year, the group, Save Livermore guidelines from the state day due to the anticipated seem to be leaning toward number of public speakers. Downtown. A story the idea that schools are Officials Say to Prep For Fire Season The housing complex covering his comments will reopened fully, 100%, five has seen its share of con- be posted online. By Tony Kukulich anton Fire Department ers. The most significant troversy within the com- days a week, full hours,” In his communication, said Sunol Glen Unified REGIONAL — On the (LPFD) interim-Fire Chief incident, the August Com- munity. Those who support School District Superin- heels of one of the most Joe Testa. “I think people plex, burned over 1 million it want the housing now; Stromberg addresses legal tendent Molleen Barnes. destructive fire seasons in need to be prepared for that acres across six Northern those who oppose the plans issues affecting the Eden “This whole situation has California history, local fire to happen this year, and California counties on its want the housing moved Housing project that will been an ongoing, fluid agencies have declared the the people that live in high way to becoming the larg- across the street to enable be considered Monday, movement, and if those a park on the vacated land 7 p.m., at the virtual guidelines stay the same, and create more units on Livermore City Council “We've seen increasingly devastating fires over the last the new location. then Sunol Glen will fol- meeting. Comments from low suit. We are eagerly several years, which are likely to only continue to worsen.” Supporters have called wanting to be reopened.” the project desperately city representatives will Other Tri-Valley districts needed, saying it would be sought as well. Read echoed these sentiments. create more diversity with- the story online at www. Schools in Livermore, start of the 2021 fire sea- hazard areas need to have est fire in state history. in the city, build housing for independentnews.com. Pleasanton and Dublin are son. their properties prepared Locally, the SCU Light- a local workforce, provide preparing to open full time Drought conditions in and also be prepared for the ing Complex burned al- with students attending Northern California caused possibility of evacuation, if most 400,000 acres and 222 on campus five days each by two consecutive winters needed. We all need to be structures in Alameda and week. Some students in of below average precipi- prepared for some smoky four other counties, becom- Two Facing Charges in these districts have found tation have upped the ante days in the Tri-Valley and ing the third largest wildfire a silver lining in distance this year. As fire officials hope that none of that on record in the state. That Connection with Brothel learning over the past year, prepare their agencies for comes true.” fire, sparked by lightning By Larry Altman complaint about possible though, and will have the what is expected to be a The 2020 fire season saw strikes in the early morning prostitution activity in the outbreak of six of the hours of Aug. 16, threat- DUBLIN — Two men are chance to continue their long and difficult season, facing charges of allegedly an apartment at the Sofi they are urging local resi- 10 largest fires ever to oc- ened the City of Livermore Apartments at 7100 San (See SCHOOLS, page 12) cur in California, according for a time. operating a prostitution dents to do the same. ring in two Dublin apart- Ramon Road. According “I think we need to be to Cal Fire data. In total, “With the Del Puerto to a probable cause report more than 4.2 million acres Canyon part of the SCU ments and using their prof- prepared this year for the its to go on extravagant written by a detective and County District neighborhoods that are burned along with nearly Lightning Complex, we filed in court, undercover 9,300 structures. Last year were talking about and shopping sprees in Las susceptible for the public Vegas, court documents investigators put the apart- Attorney Nancy safety power shutoffs,” fires claimed the lives of 28 preparing to evacuate the ment under surveillance civilians and three firefight- (See FIRE, page 12) show. O'Malley Set to said Livermore - Pleas- Zheng Xu, 32, of Fre- and “confirmed prostitu- mont and Qiwei Liu, 29, tion was occurring.” Retire in 2023 of Hayward are charged The report said Liu Pandemic Leaves a $20 Million Impact in Alameda County Supe- leased the apartment and REGIONAL — After 37 listed Xu as his emergency years as a member of the By Aly Brown grants, employee overtime, ly $20 million. rior Court with a string of personal protective equip- Mayor Bob Woerner crimes, including conspir- contact. Alameda County District LIVERMORE — At a spe- As police watched, the Attorney’s Office, Dis- cial meeting held Monday ment, facility improve- asked how Livermore will acy, pimping and money ments, business conditional deal with the loss. Alessio laundering. alleged brothel ceased trict Attorney Nancy E. this week, the Livermore operations. Liu paid the O’Malley announced Tues- City Council learned that use permitting, staffing, called it a “foregone oppor- A Dublin police investi- and housing and human tunity,” as staff originally gation located two female rent and moved a limited day this week that she has the fiscal impact of the pan- amount of furniture from decided not to seek a fourth demic is about a $20 mil- services accounted for an- thought the city would have sex workers alleged to be other drop of $6.4 million. a general fund reserves bal- victims of human traffick- the unit, the report said. term in the upcoming elec- lion loss. Liu then began visiting tion. Doug Alessio, admin- The city received federal ance at the end of this pe- ing, police said. funding through the pan- riod of about $4.5 million, Although the cases the Park Sierra Apartment “I could not be more istrative services director, complex at 6450 Dough- thankful for the career I presented the proposed demic through the CARES but it will only be about a against the men were filed Act in the amount of $1.1 half million. To adjust, he in 2018 — and relate to erty Road in Dublin. Un- have had in the best Dis- financial plan for fiscal dercover officers browsed trict Attorney’s Office in year (FY) 2021-22 and million. The salary savings said that the city typically alleged crimes committed amounted to $2.3 million. places about $2 million a in 2016 and 2017 — they online prostitution adver- the state and certainly one FY 2022-23. He laid out tisements and “were direct- of the best in the nation,” a chart of figures that cap- The city is also expecting an year into the infrastructure had not come to trial. Both additional stimulus check replacement reserve; about men pleaded not guilty in ed to” the complex, where O’Malley said. “The over- tured a portion of the last they “confirmed crimes whelming respect for this fiscal year, all of this fiscal through the American $6 million now won’t go 2018, court records show. Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), into that reserve. No reason was provided related to prostitution were office is widespread and year and the next two fiscal occurring inside.” well earned.” years to showcase the im- which was projected to be “We were also planning regarding why the case has $10.8 million. However, to make significant invest- moved so slowly through While under surveil- O’Malley will complete pact of COVID-19. lance, Liu, who had leased her term that ends in the be- In terms of lost revenue, Alessio announced during ments into stormwater proj- the court system. The the meeting that he had ects, roughly $5 million men appeared in court last the apartment, was seen ginning of 2023. sales taxes took the biggest walking in and out with a “I will work as I hard as hit, with a budget projec- learned the ARPA funding worth of projects that will week, and the judge sched- has been revised to $9.7 have to be postponed or uled the next hearing for woman. The police report I have in the past as I con- tion loss of $18.2 million; said multiple men were tinue to lead this office,” hotel taxes went down million. Adjusting for the funded with other revenue August. loss of $1.1 million in grant sources,” Alessio said. The allegations stem seen entering and exiting she said. $8.1 million. Expenses in the apartments Liu had O’Malley joined the Dis- the form of local business funding, the total impact from February 2017, when (See PANDEMIC, page 12) Dublin police received a trict Attorney’s Office in from the pandemic is near- (See BROTHEL, page 12) September 1984 and be- came the first woman elect- ed to the position of District Airport Reports Increase in Attorney, taking on the role in 2009. 2021 Complaints and Operations “As long as I have been By Dawnmarie Fehr crease due to back in March in the office — first as a LIVERMORE — The Air- 2020, we did enact the re- deputy district attorney and gional shelter-in-place or- then in leadership as chief port Commission recently reported an increase in der brought on the by the assistant and now district pandemic,” Moran told the attorney — our actions complaints and operations for the Livermore Munici- commission. “So, we did have always been grounded see a significant decrease in seeking the truth, fight- pal Airport for the month of March during its regular in our operations. We also ing for justice and work- did have quite a few days ing with compassion for meeting on May 10. Both operations and of inclement weather that others,” she stated. “We hit around the same time, have consistently strived complaints increased from March 2020 to March the March 16- to 24-time to ensure that the criminal frame, so I’m happy to re- justice system in Califor- 2021. This year, there were 14,781 operations — de- port we are up a significant nia and Alameda County amount.” is more responsive, more fined as takeoffs and land- ings — up 65% compared Complaints also surged aware and more humane this year compared to last. for those who are accused, to last 2020. Sean Moran, Livermore Downtown Inc.'s Makers Market ushered in a display of dancers and vendors to interim airport manager, In March 2021, 605 noise for victims of crime and complaints were registered First Street May 15 and 16. Seen here are Livermore School of Dance performers. To view a for those who witnessed said there were two reasons photo gallery, visit independentnews.com/multimedia. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) for the surge. from the surrounding com- (See O'MALLEY, page 12) “This is a significant in- (See AIRPORT, page 12)

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Varma) VISIT WWW.INDEPENDENTNEWS.COM FOR DAILY ONLINE NEWS 2 The Independent • MAY 20, 2021 www.independentnews.com CDC Approves Vaccines for 12 and Older Healthcare providers 52nd St. in Oakland, from To find other providers in Alameda County have 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday offering appointments for begun offering the Pfizer- through Friday. 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Tour de Cure Bike Event Comes to Tri-Valley amount of protection our By Ruth Roberts “Many of our associates fundraiser. communities have from LISTED!JUST A group of Livermore cy- know someone affected by “By making a donation this deadly virus.” 1,932 sQ. fT. clists are pedaling toward a diabetes,” said Burdick. or joining our team, you The Pfizer vaccine is cure for diabetes. “The ride not only raises will be helping the Ameri- the first to be approved for 4 BEDroom, Team members from Fre- funds for the cause, it re- can Diabetes Association children as young as 12, al- mont bank are preparing for minds so many of us that we provide community-based though the CDC is evaluat- 2.5 BATHroom. their annual Tour de Cure are not alone in this fight.” education programs, pro- ing other vaccines. Located in bike event on May 22 and The 15-mile ride will tect the rights of people Stanford Children’s calling on the community loop around Livermore, with diabetes, and fund Health is offering the North Vasco to support the Livermore- taking riders through Col- critical research for a cure,” Pfizer vaccine on a drive- based ride. lier Canyon and ending added Aubel. through basis at the Alam- 6274 Altamar Cir, Livermore The Northern California near North Livermore Av- Through its ongoing fun- eda County Fairgrounds annual event is the largest enue. Fremont Bank will draising and support for from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tyler Moxley supply food and drinks for advancements in diabetes Tuesday through Friday. 4th Generation Realtor fundraiser of the season for Broker Associate the American Diabetes As- participants. 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In 1970, the under 18 or print out and RARELY AVAILABLE will host another virtual Aubel, team captain. “Any- ADA began welcoming the complete the consent and BROOKMEADOW TOWNHOME ride on Oct. 22, but the lo- one can participate; it’s an general public, and today screening forms on its cal group at Fremont Bank open event and all are wel- has over 1 million mem- website for the child to added the in-person ride come. I’m a diabetic so this bers. bring to the appointment. this month as a way to bring is a cause near and dear to Riders will check into Children may also be supporters together. my heart. I’m very grateful the event in the parking asked to provide a photo Nicole Sweeney Kim Burdick, a Fremont (Fremont Bank has) chosen of Fremont Bank, at the ID and proof of age. Realtor Bank employee who lives this as one of the communi- Livermore operations cen- To schedule an appoint- 925.518.2142 in Alameda, is looking for- ty-supporting charities.” ter at 2580 Shea Drive. 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Children’s Health We are here for you. School of Medicine Health Care 4 The Independent • MAY 20, 2021 www.independentnews.com EDITORIAL How Should Cities Use COVID-19 Federal Funds? As funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) comes quickly through existing systems can exacerbate economic and racial in, the discussion around how to spend the money is on the minds of inequality. Many minority-owned microbusinesses did not access loans municipal leaders across the nation, including here in the Tri-Valley. through the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program due to The immediate focus will likely revolve around stabilizing operat- lack of awareness, lack of connectivity, and outright discrimination.” ing budgets, as cities work to identify projects that can be postponed Identifying where these issues exist in the Tri-Valley will further in the coming years to account for loss in revenue and increased de- the discussion on how to address them. mand for services. It’s an understatement to say that shorthanded city When it comes to spending the funds, Civilytics Consulting — which staffs have been working overtime with less funding. When it comes provides data science in the education, criminal justice and public to providing aid to those in distress, we’ve seen a small business- and finance sectors — reported five impactful ways cities can use their people-first approach from Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton, which ARPA funding. That includes offering bonuses to essential workers, is commendable. We hope to see this continue to drive the strategy in preventing evictions, supporting at-risk students, wiping out water the years to come, as we work to recover. debt, and providing trauma and grief counseling to constituents. A report by Brookings, a nonprofit public policy organization, noted In the Tri-Valley, the needs of each city will vary, as will the way they that inclusivity should be one of the focuses in that strategy. “An impor- decide to distribute the funds. Addressing the urgent need of hurting tant lesson from last year’s CARES Act is that moving resources very people and businesses will in turn feed a city’s economy. MAILBOX Mailbox Guidelines: Opinions Eden Housing endar item, not a public hear- the contamination has been We have to avoid the pos- bigger buildings, inadequate voiced in letters published in Project Is Ugly… ing item, without informing verified and the site cleaned sible skew problem. every parking, almost double the Mailbox are those of the author Doug Horner, Livermore elected officials that a previous up? Why would the city allow voice puts together means the number of people in the same and do not necessarily reflect … and does not comple- city council had unanimously housing to be constructed on a real voice of the whole Liver- area, and now excludes the the opinion of The Indepen- ment the existing architecture adopted ordinances, including contaminated site? more, not a specific group's promised housing for police dent. Anonymous letters will of Livermore’s downtown. Ordinance 1882, which made Eden Housing must explain voice. Thanks in advance to officers, firefighters, and sea- not be published. All letters are A block-long, four-story the stretch of road 35 mph. to the city and the residents City of Livermore for the con- soned teachers. required to have the name(s) of tall, vertical, stucco wall does Furthermore, even though how it will address these con- sideration for my voice! What changed? Woerner the person(s) submitting them, not respect the existing down- raising the speed limit near cerns and the cleanup. Any won the election and now city of residence and phone town’s attention to beautiful Mohr Elementary would affect Eden Housing on this site Falsehoods Lack Facts doesn’t need to care what the number, for verification pur- storefronts, window details, the safety of students, elected must be delayed until the con- Glenn White, Dublin people say, at least until he poses. Abusive letters may be and use of materials that city school board members were tamination issues have been I often read with amaze- is up for re-election in two rejected or edited. Letters are government has treasured, kept in the dark. fully evaluated and the results ment the false accusations years. What happened to the subject to verification and may demanded, and guarded for The city’s justification shared with the public. without evidence that are made “win-win” he promised to seek be edited for clarity at the dis- decades. perhaps was a flawed report The safest solution would in the Independent’s Mailbox. “to help the community come cretion of the editor. We reserve I hope, for Livermore’s called “Segment 795,” where be to move Eden Housing off One letter claimed the together”? the right to decide whether or sake, that the city council Pleasanton traffic engineer the former Lucky site. We must Biden Administration system- The fact is Mayor Woerner not the letter will be published. listens to their conscience and Mike Tassano mislabeled the have a safe downtown, free of atically bulldozed aspects of isn’t a public servant. He is a Headings for all letters may be admits that this project is sub- Hacienda School and Strat- contamination. the U.S. economy and culture politician, with all the baggage edited at the discretion of the standard in its design and does ford School, a private school Email all city council mem- but provides no examples. This that entails. Politicians only editor to properly reflect their not reflect the quality present in fronting Stoneridge that was bers and ask them to move is similar to saying eliminat- act when they think it benefits content. A headline will be the rest of the Livermore core. one of the justifications for the housing off this site. Attend ing regulations creates jobs themselves, not when it helps added to letters received with- I recommend that we take original 35 mph speed limit the city council meeting on but never tying the number of the people they were elected out one. Frequent letter writers a pause and develop a new op- ordinance, as a home-based May 24, and request housing jobs created to any regulation to serve. may have publication of their tion that avoids building this family daycare called Garden be placed elsewhere. Health eliminated. Consider the recent issue letters delayed. Letters must be bland behemoth in the center Creek Preschool, which isn’t and safety must remain our top The Big Lie technique, raised by Commissioner Stein submitted by someone living of our downtown. located there at all. priorities for the downtown. developed by Joseph Goeb- regarding Livermore’s segre- in or from the Tri-Valley; they This may involve moving A previous city council bels in the 1920s and 30s, is to gating of low-income housing must not offer medical advice some of the housing to nearby unanimously made the resi- Fix Downtown Plan! repeat lies over and over again into discrete projects, separate from unconfirmed professional sites to lessen this project’s dential area east of Stoneridge Ellen Raber, Livermore until people believe them. No from market-rate apartments. sources or contain libelous or density and sheer size. We Drive speed limit 35 mph for I am extremely dismayed evidence or examples is ever Stein advocated for affordable inappropriate content. Letters can build better housing than many reasons. Blindsiding the by the actions of the Livermore required by the proponents of units to be integrated into new should be limited to 400 words this for our workforce. The public by placing items that can Planning Commission and the this technique. projects, and was attacked or less and should be sent by proposed project would be an seriously impact public safety City Council concerning the Another example of this for such comments. But he email to letters@independent- embarrassment to the down- such as raising speed limits downtown development plan. technique was provided in the was right, and his comments news.com or submitted using town. I’m tired of the city’s to 40 mph on thoroughfares Unfortunately, the deci- claim that inflation, wars in the resonated with many, and this the form below. To be consid- argument that their “hands are through residential neighbor- sions being made are not in Middle East and Africa and became a problem. ered, letters must be received tied.” The city has some of hoods and school zones as keeping with the majority input taxes to pay for them will come So, at the next planning by 10 a.m. on the Tuesday the best and brightest staff in 'consent' items rather than 'pub- from Livermore residents, only from the middle class commission meeting, the abil- before publication. California – we certainly have lic hearing' items recklessly respecting the desires of an is implied to be only Biden’s ity for apartment developers the wherewithal to develop a endangers the public. open downtown area. The fault and not W Bush Admin- to buy out of including low- better plan if the council makes When local governments Eden Development plans have istration for invading Iraq to income units by paying an “in Livermore Airport Complaint it a priority. purposely exclude the public changed numerous times and advance the causes of al Qaida, lieu fee” was quietly rescinded. Line Is Worthless Shortcomings must be ad- from the ability to participate our governing organizations ISIS and Iran because Bush had It is only when politicians fear Vishal Soni, Pleasanton dressed: in decisions that affect their seem more inclined to appease to lie about WMDs and protect- a backlash that they act in the What is the use of a com- Scale: During Measure P safety through bypassing the Eden rather than to be proac- ing us from terrorism (not on people’s interest instead of plaint system when there is the city proposed four sepa- public hearing process, it is tive in pushing back, coming 9-11) as he reversed Clinton’s their own. no tangible action taken on rate buildings of alternating not only irresponsible, but it up with reasonable options policies of fiscal accountability Seeking a “win-win” for offending aircrafts, pilots, or heights. We now have two seriously undermines any trust and alternatives and/or even for unnecessary tax cuts for the our downtown is in everyone’s operators? gargantuan buildings, all four the public has for government another contractor that would rich, nor Trump’s fault who interest, and our politicians All the airport is doing right stories tall. Break down the whatsoever. Recklessly endan- satisfy the true goals for our further aggravated the situation need to be told that. The center now is collecting statistics scale. gering residents that results in desired downtown improve- by demonstrating that the U.S. of downtown should be a beau- on pain and sufferings of the Pedestrian Level: No at- the loss of life is inexcusable. ments. This is extremely un- will throw Kurds and other tiful park for all to enjoy, not a residents of surrounding com- tention has been given to the Along with Fialho, the fortunate, and I am personally long standing allies under the series of housing units that will munities. Here is the actual re- ground floor. We all love the city council must put Ellen quite upset that our downtown bus and passed additional un- forever overshadow it. There sponse to one of the complaints current downtown for its lovely Clark, director of Community will be a major disaster, and necessary tax cuts for the rich are alternatives. People need of an aircraft flying too low walkability and human-scale Development, co-signer of the perhaps, worse than it would designed to drive up the debt. to speak up for what they want over residential neighborhoods feeling. This project feels op- flawed staff report and the traf- have been with no additional I then saw in the same and protect what they have. of Pleasanton. pressive. fic engineer on administrative improvements. letter that Eric Swalwell was Once it’s gone, it’s gone. "The aircraft departed 25R, Materials: Bland stucco leave while they thoroughly Adding 4 story buildings supposed to somehow react passing over Meadows Park at walls with punched windows investigate this bureaucratic and limiting open space is a to these false accusations. A Crown Jewel for Our City 900 ft MSL and crossing 580 is not an appropriate level of blunder and the resulting trag- city-planning mistake. It is Perhaps he was supposed to Mary Anne Rozsa, Livermore over Hacienda exit at 1300 ft quality for the exterior of new edy that has shocked the entire also a well-known mistake to react in the same way the GOP Next week, the city council MSL. Your complaint has been buildings in the downtown. community. include low-income housing in reacted to the truth spoken by will be voting on the Down- logged." Design: I’ve heard the proj- one area. Most successful low- Liz Cheney. It’s telling how town Plan that will define our In this instance, plane flew ect called, “Santa Barbara Safety Must income housing is integrated the GOP proclaims Russian downtown for the future, and at about 500 ft (900ft mean Style,” but it contains none Remain a Priority throughout the community, as propaganda, falsely claiming I am very concerned that the sea level minus elevation of of the delightful attention Donna Cabanne, Livermore John Stein tried to discuss. He that American elections are plan will be endorsed with no Pleasanton, which is around to details of that style. The What is the most critical may not have used the correct fraudulent, and other divisive serious consideration of ex- 400 ft) over residential neigh- ground level of the develop- issue Eden Housing needs to words for you all. I can use the lies designed to undermine ploring moving housing north borhoods. This is too low and ment should not be residential. answer? word "projects" from the NYC our democracy in support of of Railroad Avenue. too loud. This neighborhood is Or if it must be – it should Possible contamination on area, or the planning commis- a twice impeached president Our downtown should be marked as ‘avoid’ in the Liver- be constructed with quality their site. The Regional Water sion can contact the Webster who never won the popular a destination for our residents more Airport guidelines, which materials like brick and with Quality Board and the city are Dictionary and come up with vote. and visitors to enjoy a sig- aircrafts, pilots, and operators features like porches and bal- investigating contamination in a brand-new word if other The recent GOP vote nificant park site for playing, are blatantly defying every conies. The current design of the soil and the groundwater words are so disturbing to you. against Cheney shows that all picnicking, strolling, sitting, single day, multiple number the ground floor has us looking located on the property. The Frankly, this is just another Republicans have to be liars and just enjoying the surround- of times. into people’s rooms. chemicals of concern include diversion from the facts. and proponents of Russian ings. The plan now will not Another question to Liver- The housing project should arsenic, lead, petroleum hydro- As originally planned, we propaganda denigrating our afford that with minimalizing more Airport commission: relate comfortably with the carbons, and volatile organic had all been told that this hous- constitutional republic and the central park footprint, "Anyone can easily find existing downtown. It should compounds. These chemicals ing was going to be for lower its representative democracy which will now be surrounded out using third party apps not be a shoddy second rate can cause cancer, learning income city workers, teachers, or they will be censured and by excessively tall buildings like FlightAware about the development the city council disabilities, and other serious etc., and that made sense to me attacked by Matt Gaetz, Don- with walkways and concrete, planned landing takeoff about feels it “needs to do.” Great health issues. The public and if the open space requirements ald Trump and their moral instead of an extensive park to happen during curfew / downtowns are a rarity and future residents have a right to could be maintained. I was equivalents. environment. voluntary restraints hours. Can are precious. Let’s hope that know the level of contamina- hopeful that this would be sited Simply stating the lie over The Eden Housing needs to Livermore airport not get this our city council agrees and is tion before the site is approved north of Railroad Avenue, as it and over again with any evi- be relocated north of the down- information and proactively willing to put in the work to for housing. is a much better location. dence is how right-wing na- town core, which would result discourage such night time develop a better suiting project. Has the site also been This new plan is a "project" tionalists from Mussolini to in more housing and sufficient takeoff/landings?" checked for PFAs??? PFAs, that does not belong down- Vladimir Putin successfully parking for the Eden residents. Answer received: Stoneridge Drive Fatality or teflon contamination, has town. The limitations in park- undermined democratic institu- Please Mr. Mayor and city "LVK is federally funded Anne Fox, Pleasanton been found in soil and water in ing and the visual aspect of tions. Fascists, autocrats, and council, have the forethought airport and any aircraft is This week, my Pleasanton the Tri-Valley in high numbers, this new "project" does not royalists believe in a leader that this is the last chance to free to fly anytime of the day neighborhood is mourning the much higher than national av- suit the downtown vision as who can do no wrong. So, plan a destination downtown as many number of times it senseless death of our one of erages. It is especially danger- originally conceived. Please whatever he says must be true park, a crown jewel for our city wants". our neighbors, Mark Fiala, a ous because its contamination redesign and/or move this to whether it is or not. and its citizens for the future. Given the apathy shown by respected realtor well-known half-life effects can last for north of Railroad, or better yet, Livermore Airport towards the in town, who was tragically hundreds of years. ("Tri-Valley integrate throughout the com- Preserve Our Downtown The Fantasy Alternative pain and sufferings of neigh- struck down this week in the in the top 10 to 15 percent munity, to allow for more open James Hutchins, Livermore Mark Palajac, Livermore boring communities does any- crosswalk on Stoneridge Drive for PFAs nationwide in 120 space as originally planned and In September 2020, when About me: I’m a retired fi- one think that expanding air- at Newton Way in Pleasanton. samples collected." Consumer approved by the majority of the running for mayor, Bob Woern- nance guy. I worked with Joan port and allowing new Kaiser This happened a few Reports/Guardian March 2021) community. er addressed people’s concerns Seppala and Ruth Gasten in FBO is a sane move? Is Liver- months after the city manager Contamination is measured us- We have the opportunity to about the housing downtown 2020 to promote an alternative more City Council not seeing Nelson Fialho chose to place an ing one part per trillion (ppt). make downtown Livermore an saying, “I believe it is still plan. I’ve been a commissioner what Livermore city residents agenda item to raise the speed This is equivalent to one drop outstanding plan for our com- possible in principle to relocate for the Livermore Housing and neighboring communities limit between Kamp Drive to of water in 20 Olympic-sized munity, and I am still hoping the housing element … The ob- Authority since 2017. are going through? Trevor Parkway from 35 mph swimming pools. A common that this can happen. We have jective is to figure out the best The following are some to 40 mph on a consent cal- source of contamination is waited a long time for a great, feasible location by carefully data points regarding the vi- fire-retarding foam. open-space concept, which is evaluating all the factors.” ability of the alternative to Livermore is particularly not at all what we are currently He promised there would the Eden Downtown Housing at risk, because for years, fire going to see. This current plan “be plenty of opportunity for Plan: departments practiced putting is terrible and does not show public input and reasoned · The Eden Plan has 130 out fires using fire-retarding any vision for a long-term con- discussion of the potential ben- units on 2.5 acres for a density foam at the Livermore Airport. cept that will promote a posi- INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. efits,” saying, “I am sure there of 52 units per acre, which is PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala Pleasanton has removed its tive, sustaining community. is a way to help the community the zoning max. The alterna- EDITOR:~ Aly Brown well # 8 from its water sources, come together.” tive proposes 230 units on 2 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) because its PFAs readings are Consider My Voice Fast-forward to after he acres, which is 116 units per EDITOR: Janet Armantrout (In Memoriam) far above response reporting Scott Lo, Livermore won the election for mayor, acre, more than double the THE INDEPENDENT (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First levels. St., Livermore, CA 94550; (925)243-8000. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and I hope that City of Liver- and his promises all vanished. limit. That means there is less additional entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. THE INDEPENDENT is mailed upon request. For more The removal of this well more can give every resident, He has indicated that looking than half the living space per information or to sign up visit www.independentnews.com. 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I believe that it is speakers to refer to a city's undermining the foundation of "The purpose of the Down- alternative location has several Really Want: Relocate possible for the governor's commercial, cultural and often America’s Constitution than it town Core is to revitalize the owners, none of them being the Eden Housing goal of "sustainably managed the historical, political and is in supporting and strength- City’s historic core area as the city, and cannot be purchased Mony Nop, Livermore landscapes and other conserva- geographic heart, and is often ening America’s security in center of the City of Liver- before funding expires. tion outcomes" to be achieved synonymous with its central a world that appears to grow more. The primary intent of · The county informed the I often meet about five to by working cooperatively and business district.” more unstable daily. Its fail- this Plan Area is to promote city that moving the approved ten people per week during my by both parties collaborating in Meriam-Webster further ure to implement immigration the continued development plan to another site will trig- walk in downtown Livermore. the planning for this area. simplifies it as, “Of, relating management in conformity and revitalization of the City’s ger a new competitive award During the past few months The second part of AB1512 to, or located in the lower part with immigration laws is a pedestrian-oriented Downtown process. of running into people in Liver- says, "The department shall or business center of a city or major item in its strategy to district that serves as the center · Eden used unit sizes to be more, they often asked me work with other entities to town.” maintain control. By creating of the Livermore Community, competitive for County A1 and about what is going on in have nine million dollars Notice, there is no mention millions of new citizens who its most unique shopping dis- federal funding. The alterna- downtown Livermore. Our ($9,000,000) appropriated, of high-density residential are unschooled in American trict, and as a neighborhood tive plan will have units half conversations often lead to donated, or transferred to the housing, but we’ll get back history and the idea of lim- hub for the residences within the size and has no chance of Eden Housing and its current Off-Highway Vehicle Trust to that. ited government, they will be and surrounding it. Its shop- funding being awarded from location. Most of course, do Fund … by Jan. 1, 2025." Now, that’s all fine and vulnerable targets of deceit ping areas will provide high county and/or federal sources. not know all of the many My father used to say, "I'd dandy for the universally ac- and propaganda of the leftist quality specialty sales and · The 100 incremental liv- changes that come with the rather owe it to you than cheat knowledged definitions, but factions in control – as docu- services that are in keeping ing units and double the park- magnitude of this project. you out of it." what truly makes a downtown mented history has revealed with the distinctive character of ing ratio (two per unit) will However, we always speak I think it applies here. The work? What is the human expe- of all communist governments. Downtown; discount stores are drive up construction costs about our love for Livermore words "shall work" deliver rience? The range of emotions The talk of making Wash- not intended for this district. considerably and will make and what we would like to nothing, and they want to de- we go through? The life events ington DC into a state is a Development Standards for the the per-unit cost exceed the see happen in our downtown liver nothing by Jan. 1, 2025, we share with longtime friends, wonderfully obvious example Downtown Core are targeted statutory limit allowed for Livermore. I have now spoken which is four and a half years and strangers alike, while par- of the arguments above. Wash- towards re-establishing Down- affordable projects. Without to over 100 people during the down the road. ticipating in, and being part of ington DC is 61.05 miles2 town's identity as a compelling the possibility of affordable past few months about our AB1512 is a blatant attempt our local downtown? in area with a population of place for shoppers, investors, funding sources, the alternate downtown and Eden Housing. to by-pass the judicial system A downtown is a commu- 689,545 according to the 2020 residents and visitors, requiring plan will need additional fund- I can honestly say that 100% of and deny the SVRA their right nal space, which celebrates census. To give a state of 61.05 development that is in line with ing of $30 to $70 million, or the people I spoke with would to resubmit the environmental not only the history of the square miles influence in the Downtown’s traditions and more, from non-government like to see the city and Eden impact report and general plan. town itself, but is a physical senate equal to California, a preserves its historic heritage. sources ($10 to $12 million Housing work together and AB1512 is not fair to those of expression of a city’s identity, state of 163,696 miles2 with They require a mix of stores to buy property; $14.4 million move Eden Housing to another us who love nature and drive the people who reside here, a population of 39,512,223 intended to draw people down- to replace A1 funding; $10 to location. motorized recreation vehicles, and most importantly, it’s effectively gives one vote of a town during the day, evenings, reimburse the city fund for Seeing what is happening like UTVs and Jeeps. AB1512 continued growth. From the citizen of DC the same value and on weekends, an improved former Lucky site, plus funds on the current Groth Brother’s is untruthful because conserva- public displays of art reveal- as the votes of 57 citizens of streetscape to provide down- to replace federally subsidized lot, everyone wanted more tion and off-highway motor- ing the very soul of our city’s California! The disparity of town visitors with a pleasant loans). These exclude provi- open space with a larger park ized recreation can co-exist, residents, to the local business influence would violate the pedestrian experience, and a sions for the cost of a park. in downtown Livermore, help- and lastly, AB1512's plan to owners, of all ethnicities and principle of each citizen hav- series of public spaces to pro- · There is no funding source ing us to secure the unique- provide funds to the Trust Fund life experiences, who excitedly ing one-vote and would give vide places for citizens to come for the alternative plan. ness, charms and characters of is vague and does not promise share their passions, expertise the powerful tool of obstruc- together downtown.” · There is no building part- downtown Livermore. anything. and hobbies with anyone who tionism in the senate to the Since its adoption in 2004, ner for the alternative plan. It is my hope that our mayor This legislation should be cares to walk through their population of one city! The after three years of a vision While I understand the and city council members will taken off the table. doors; it is a communal space country has suffered enough process, including public desire to have a larger greens- listen to our residents and of peace and friendship, as congressional gridlock, don’t workshops and hearings, city pace downtown, (I would like make the necessary changes well as a place of business, make it permanent. councils followed those goals to preserve our charms and Own Your Past that too), there has never been Tony Green, Livermore entertainment and relaxation. and produced the successful a viable plan put forward as characters of downtown by A place to meet your future downtown that we have now. relocating Eden Housing. I was reading the OPED Livermore Downtown an alternative. The ‘win-win’ section of this newspaper when spouse, a place to bump in Specific Plan Can it be made better by fol- idea is an idea created by to an old schoolyard friend, lowing these goals? YES! Keep Small I came across a posting titled Jean King, Livermore The Independent without any “Critical Race Theory” written a place to learn about another The Livermore Downtown The present city council meaningful planning and no Downtown Experience by Owen Brovant. As an edu- culture through experiencing seems determined to violate the Linda Newton, Livermore Specific Plan (DSP) in its 13 funding. The alternative plan is cated person of color, I figured their delicious food, art and chapters, sets the standards, standards and goals of the DSP as real as the Easter Bunny and As a longtime Livermore I should have come across this music, a place to take your kids rules, strategies, and policies and the community. Our pres- the Tooth Fairy. Continuing to resident, my family and I have term at least once before. to catch a show, grab some ice for Livermore downtown’s ent council has the opportunity promote it only serves to pro- always enjoyed the unique There were quite a few cream or splash in a fountain, parking, transit, streets, hous- to add a public, activated park vide another source of division character of our small down- noteworthy things the author a place to take grandma out for ing density and design, historic to enrich and compliment the in our community. town. noted. The article said that CRT her birthday, a place to enjoy structures, lighting, landscap- amenities of the area. It has grown to be the “go- is a dagger aimed at the heart of a city sponsored festival, and ing, signage, dining, financing, Instead, it is moving for- Seeking New to” place for residents and the American culture. Further- most importantly, a place to and more. ward with more massive, Council Members visitors. Yes, we need more af- more, he disputed racism is an make new friends, whether in Most importantly was the 4-story housing units to domi- Ann S. Lopez, Livermore fordable housing, but it should underlying principle of social business or your personal life. stated purpose or goal of the nate our downtown. Was that not have an overwhelming organization in America and Livermore residents have How disappointed I am adopted DSP: (See MAILBOX, page 8) with the elected officials of impact on our small downtown that it shapes all relationships always fought for and priori- Livermore who don't, or won't, experience by creating exces- and institutions, including tized their open space, a dis- follow the wishes of the people sive traffic and parking. family structure, the consti- tinguishing feature that draws who elected them! If the city wants to revise tute application of the Law, in people to our little town; es- Years ago, when the down- its original plans for addi- the content of education and pecially during this pandemic, Palm Street Charmer! town project started, you let the tional Eden Housing, then that “White Privilege” does where property prices contin- 2370 Palm Ave. Livermore residents of Livermore choose the Eden Housing should be not reign in America and the ued to soar from people fleeing relocated where it could result high-density areas of the inner 2 Bed, 1 Bath, which of three plans they western world. 854 +/- Sq. Ft. Home – 5,000 +/- Sq. Ft. Lot desired. Then, you proceeded in more affordable housing The reality is this country Bay Area, showing how much to dramatically alter the most and parking, and not take away was founded based on colonial- they, too, value our open space. Offered at $775,000 popular plan into what you from Livermore’s small down- ism and exploitation. The idea Our downtown, the heart and 2370Palm.com now call the "Eden" plan. town experience, character, or of the free labor provided by soul of our little semi-rural If you go through with these charm. When it comes to ‘open slavery whose profit drove the community, deserves open drastic alterations, I, for one, green space’ in downtown, we European concept of the mani- space for our ever-growing will be seeking new council should have more, not less, fest destiny using racism as a population to enjoy, not high- members when the next elec- where families and groups can justification prove these are density housing, chaotic traffic, tion rolls around. gather safely outside and en- the true tenets of an American and parking nightmares. joy Livermore’s unique small culture you claim to say CRT is downtown experience. driving a dagger through. Is it Treason? Oppose This Project Anne Marie Etesse, Livermore Finally, it stated that until Owen Brovont, Livermore More Elbow Room the middle of the 60s, we It would seem that our Why is our mayor not keep- Ben Barrientos, Livermore ing his promises?? lived in peace and harmony. federal government, currently We all would benefit from a Math is simple. Maybe for you and people residing in Washington DC, is real park downtown. It would 100 more units just across like you, but not for people deservedly held in low esteem, draw people, would be profit- the street. This will give the like me. Jim Crow laws and a status it worked hard to able for businesses and would good people more elbow room institutionalized racism have achieve – especially the dismal benefit the environment. around Veteran's Park. kept minorities from living in performance of the United This could be accomplished peace and harmony. How does States Congress. Throughout the author define peace and the Trump administration, 925.784.7979 if the location of Eden Housing AB1512-A Move to Steal LeslieFaught.com Project could be amended and the Alameda-Tesla Park harmony? As if his definition the Congress not only refused REALTOR® , CRS, SRES® SellingEastBayHomes.com moved across the street to the Expansion Area is relevant to me. to undertake the business of DRE01027778 North. People are naturally at- Estelle Miller, Livermore In short, this is a denial resolving the many problems “I’ll find a buyer for your home and a home for you to buy” tracted to nature and this park We have owned a Jeep of the history which shapes burdening the American peo- would illustrate Livermore Wrangler for the past 10 years. what life is like for minori- ple, but rather chose to spend citizens’ priorities which are I was happy to see that ties in Livermore and through its time in placing as many the country. Your description obstructions as they could de- to value nature, for us, our the SVRA is planning to al- Congratulations children and our pets. low 4x4s and UTVs on their of CRT is reactionary and vise, including concocting two Please, I am urging you, expansion property. There are dismisses the question why unsupportable impeachments to the 2021 Uncorked oppose this project and do what no other similar motorized scholars of color would derive designed solely to distract medal winners! is best for Livermore’s future! recreational opportunities for such a concept if everyone was and impede the President’s us in the immediate area. The thriving in a political system effectiveness both domesti- Livermore Valley headline of your article, "Leg- which everyone, regardless of cally and internationally. It Kerry AB 1139 is a Money Grab race, are experiencing success- was an unvarnished example Alan Marling, Livermore islation to Preserve Tesla Park McGehee Moves Ahead," should have ful outcomes? of a conspiratorial effort tee- UNCORKED Utility companies are try- The history of this country tering on the ragged edge of ing to stop you from getting correctly read, "Legislation to Steal the Alameda-Tesla since its start has been dark, treason – coincidentally, that home solar. foul and ugly. It would be is just exactly where our pres- In the California State Leg- Park Expansion Area Moves Ahead." unfair to ask you and people ent administration remains islature, AB 1139 would allow like you to undo 400 years today! In addition, the use of utilities to charge a $50 month- Assembly Bill 1512 in- cludes a summary of a court of turmoil since my people Presidential Executive Orders ly fee on all low-income solar were brought here against our has evolved into rule by de- users. It would also slash the ruling of Jan. 12, 2021, in- volving the environmental will. But I do not think it is cree – a characteristic typical value of solar exported to the unreasonable to ask you to of tyrants. Executive Orders grid by 80%. This would make impact report and general plan submitted by Carnegie State acknowledge the past. What are now unnecessary because buying solar panels on your is so hard about owning our the democrats own control of roof impractical, especially for Vehicular Recreation Area. SVRA was "directed to support history? Denying the events both houses of Congress and communities that need clean which shape us today prevents could pass any legislation that energy the most. both motorized recreation and motorized Off-Highway access us going forward and healing is broadly agreed to be in the When Friends of Livermore as a diverse nation which this best interests of the country. JOIN US on Instagram and Facebook for opposed the Aramis solar farm, to nonmotorized recreation." the announcements of the Best White, Best Rosé, Best Red, and Best of Show The Court also directed the country is moving toward as The deplorable truth is streamed from the Sold-Out Uncorked Celebration at Palm Event Center. they said we should instead each day passes. that the democrats are more @TriValleyConservancy @TriValleyConservancy.org rely on rooftop solar. While SVRA to "strike a balance to For a complete list of all the medal winning wines, visit trivalleyconservancy.org. support both activities." I beg you - Own our past! interested in solidifying their I disagree that smaller-scale That is the only way we can control of the government Tri-Valley Conservancy projects can fulfill all our I believe AB1512 is a way 1457 First Street Livermore, Ca 925-449-8706 to circumvent the courts be- move forward as a people. for the foreseeable future by [email protected] www.trivalleyconservancy.org energy needs, they are part of the solution. cause it only allows nonmo- torized recreation. Governor No High-Density Housing Call Livermore’s State As- Peter Buckley, Livermore semblymember Bauer-Ka- Newsom in his 30/30 plan han and tell her you oppose wants to expand "equitable What is a downtown dis- AB1139. The bill is an un- outdoor access and recreation trict, and why are they so TIRED OF ethical money-grab by utilities. for all Californians." I think important to a city in general? Bauer-Kahan’s office phone is this includes motorized rec- Wikipedia states, “Down- 925-328-1515. reation like UTVs and Jeeps, town is a term primarily used NO BURN DAYS? as well as nonmotorized rec- in North America by English

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EDEN (Continued from first page) poverty and environmental organizations, including the Livermore Housing Authority, East Bay Hous- ing Organizations, the Tri- Valley Anti-Poverty Col- laborative and Greenbelt Alliance. Speakers from the Livermore Chamber Mayor Bob Woerner Vice Mayor Trish Munro Councilmember Gina Bonanno Councilmember Bob Carling Councilmember Brittni Kiick of Commerce, along with business owners in Wine Country, have tuned into meetings on the topic to also show support. “While it’s easy for well-off residents to sit in their $800,000 homes and furiously write about how terrible the downtown plan is, others in our com- munity are in desperate need of affordable hous- ing,” wrote Livermore resident Meredith Hendrix in a recent letter to the editor. “I’m 29 years old, work full-time as a man- ager at a local nonprofit, have a bachelor’s degree from a prestigious univer- sity, and I struggle to live in Livermore. The only way I have been able to afford to live here on my Save Livermore Downtown $45,000-a-year salary is by living with three other roommates in the cheap- est apartment we could find. Every year the rent On May 24th, speak up to stop increases, further pushing us out of the Tri-Valley.” The project, however, faces stiff opposition from those who say the pro- the Bait and Switch Eden Housing Plan posal would destroy the downtown’s character and create more traffic and parking problems in the area — thereby harming local businesses. Many have called for the hous- ing complex to be moved across Railroad Avenue to both increase the number of affordable units made available to low-income Proposed Eden Housing building that is shown stretches for a block along Railroad Avenue from L Street to the extension of K Street. Source: City of Livermore Planning Document. residents, while leaving the space open for a com- munity park. Former Livermore The flawed Eden Housing plan that will be considered by the City Council on May 24th will degrade Livermore’s Councilmember Doug Horner called for the city charming and unique downtown for generations to come. Here’s why the City Council should NOT approve it. to build “better housing than this for our work- force.” Horner was a strong supporter of Mea- sure P, which passed in March 2020. n This is not the plan that was promised to Livermore voters. Significant n Teachers, firefighters and police will not be able to live in the housing. “I hope, for Livermore’s changes with serious negative impacts have been made without the Despite promises by city officials, only low income, very low income and homeless sake, that the city council listens to their conscience approval of residents. people will qualify. Teachers, firefighters and police will not qualify to live there. and admits that this proj- ect is substandard in its design and does not re- flect the quality present in n A 4 to 1 majority of Livermore residents oppose the plan. This scientific n There is inadequate parking, at least 113 spaces less than current city the rest of the Livermore survey by a nationally-respected polling firm showed strong opposition to the standards require. This means that residents of the affordable housing will core,” wrote Hoerner in a letter to the editor. “I rec- Eden Housing Plan. need to use public parking spaces instead. ommend that we take a pause and develop a new option that avoids build- n n ing this bland behemoth The Eden Plan wrongly puts two 4-story residential buildings in the heart Lack of parking will cause greater traffic congestion as motorists circle in the center of our down- of downtown. These will ruin the unique charm of our downtown, and include the downtown looking for a parking space. town.” One community group one building that will be massed along the entire block of Railroad Avenue — Save Livermore Down- town (SLD) — has alleged from L Street to the new K Street extension (see drawing above). n A superior Downtown Alternative could be adopted instead. One option that the project doesn’t adhere to the city’s estab- would be to move Eden Housing north of Railroad Avenue. Then, a community lished laws, which should n The open space is squeezed between the 4-story affordable housing park would be added to the heart of downtown Livermore. There would be have prohibited the plan- ning commission from buildings, making it look like it is not meant for the public. more parking, less traffic, and 100 more affordable housing could be provided, recommending approval of the project to the coun- including some for teachers. Altogether, 230 units could be developed. cil on April 20. Ruth Gasten, the spokes- person for SLD, said her group has received legal advice from Latham & Watkins, a law firm that practices land-use law. The group issued a state- ment concluding that the current Eden plan does not satisfy the Specific Plan’s density requirements and needed several density bonus incentives to ob- tain relief from parking, The May 24th virtual City Council meeting at 7 pm is your chance setbacks, massing, and design standards. These points are issued in detail at http://bit.ly/Indy_Com- to make your elected officials listen to Livermore. Don’t miss it! missionMeeting. Last Tuesday, Liver- more City Attorney Jason 1. Attend the meeting via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88699480798 Alcala responded by say- ing that he has not been provided with any legal 2. Email the City Council your comments: [email protected] analysis or opinion from Latham & Watkins regard- 3. Sign the Petition: www.SaveLivermoreDowntown ing the project. “It is the position of the Livermore City Attorney’s Office that the planning Paid For By Save Livermore Downtown commission’s recommen- www.independentnews.com MAY 20, 2021 • The Independent 7

EDEN (Continued from page 6) dation on the project is consistent with the state’s housing laws and the city’s land-use regulations,” Al- cala continued. Councilmembers Robert Carling and Brittni Kiick said this week that their Mayor Bob Woerner Vice Mayor Trish Munro Councilmember Gina Bonanno Councilmember Bob Carling Councilmember Brittni Kiick comments regarding the project or SLD’s claims will be made public at the May 24 meeting. In city documents sub- mitted ahead of the May 24 meeting, staff wrote “local governments are re- quired to approve requests pursuant to the State Den- sity Bonus Law if the project applicant (Eden) requests relief under these provisions, unless specific conditions not applicable here occur. The report goes on to state that as a 100% af- fordable project within one-half mile of a major transit stop, Eden qualifies for the following Density Bonus benefits: 1) a densi- ty bonus that prohibits the City imposing any maxi- Save Livermore Downtown mum limit on density; 2) an increase of up to three stories or 33 feet in build- ing height standards; 3) four incentives or conces- On May 24th, speak up to stop sions to modify develop- ment standards (Eden has requested just one incen- tive to waive setback re- quirements); and 4) relief the Bait and Switch Eden Housing Plan from all required parking standards. “No physical changes have been made to the project since review by the planning commission: the applicant still proposes the same density, height, set- backs and parking that the planning commission de- termined to be in compli- ance with city standards,” Proposed Eden Housing building that is shown stretches for a block along Railroad Avenue from L Street to the extension of K Street. Source: City of Livermore Planning Document. the staff report stated. “However, in response to community comments, the applicant submitted a den- The flawed Eden Housing plan that will be considered by the City Council on May 24th will degrade Livermore’s sity bonus application to provide an additional ba- charming and unique downtown for generations to come. Here’s why the City Council should NOT approve it. sis for the city to approve the project as proposed.” The staff report further stated that the council has determined the proposed project is exempt from re- n This is not the plan that was promised to Livermore voters. Significant n Teachers, firefighters and police will not be able to live in the housing. view under the California Environmental Quality changes with serious negative impacts have been made without the Despite promises by city officials, only low income, very low income and homeless Act (CEQA). approval of residents. people will qualify. Teachers, firefighters and police will not qualify to live there. As the May 24 date draws closer, the com- munity continues to see its share of conversation n A 4 to 1 majority of Livermore residents oppose the plan. This scientific n There is inadequate parking, at least 113 spaces less than current city around the topic. Memes have cropped up around survey by a nationally-respected polling firm showed strong opposition to the standards require. This means that residents of the affordable housing will social media and physi- Eden Housing Plan. need to use public parking spaces instead. cal signs have appeared throughout the city — both for and against the project’s current plans. n The Eden Plan wrongly puts two 4-story residential buildings in the heart n Lack of parking will cause greater traffic congestion as motorists circle In regard to Woerner’s statement that the meeting of downtown. These will ruin the unique charm of our downtown, and include the downtown looking for a parking space. could take more than one one building that will be massed along the entire block of Railroad Avenue day because of the number of speakers, resident Jim from L Street to the new K Street extension (see drawing above). n A superior Downtown Alternative could be adopted instead. One option Hutchins expressed his own concerns. Vice Mayor would be to move Eden Housing north of Railroad Avenue. Then, a community Trish Munro and Carling n confirmed this week that The open space is squeezed between the 4-story affordable housing park would be added to the heart of downtown Livermore. There would be speakers are not required buildings, making it look like it is not meant for the public. more parking, less traffic, and 100 more affordable housing could be provided, to announce in which city they reside. Hutchins said including some for teachers. Altogether, 230 units could be developed. this presents a problem. “Until last year, if some- one wanted to flood com- ments, they would have needed to get warm bodies physically into the council chamber,” Hutchins said. “Today, we have a multi- million-dollar corporation who has tens of thousands of people in their prop- erties in multiple states directly lobbying them through their systems and through social media to The May 24th virtual City Council meeting at 7 pm is your chance participate virtually in a meeting where no one will be able to see them or know where they are, and to make your elected officials listen to Livermore. Don’t miss it! if they have any more con- nection to Livermore than their landlord told them to 1. Attend the meeting via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88699480798 Zoom in and talk.” The meeting is set for Monday, May 24, at 7 p.m. 2. Email the City Council your comments: [email protected] For instructions on how to participate, visit https:// bit.ly/Indy_CouncilMeet- 3. Sign the Petition: www.SaveLivermoreDowntown ings. For viewing only, visit https://www.youtube. com/c/CityofLivermore- Paid For By Save Livermore Downtown California. 8 The Independent • MAY 20, 2021 www.independentnews.com MAILBOX (Continued from page 5) mentioned as a primary pur- Hayward. After we success- residents don’t want housing Temper the Carbon Action self-correct quickly, (while) and not done by developers for pose in the DSP? Is that the fully fended off that attempt in the downtown super block. Recommendations ice ages seem to self-correct housing. Yes, we need afford- “traditions" and “historic char- to change the nature of Liver- City council and Mayor Rich Buckley, Livermore over longer geologic time able housing, but not smack in acter” that we want for our more, we built a rejuvenated Woerner have made serious I urge city council to wait frames. Tipping points have a the middle of the downtown. downtown? downtown and changed the missteps as well in their recent 24 months, that climatic influ- preponderance of evidence the Relocate the Eden Housing What we have wanted and general plan that saw the estab- mishandling of Commissioner encers of solar forcing events ice ages set-in instantly (mere across the street on Railroad continue to want for the “heart” lishment of dozens of wineries Stein. All too ready to cut down are changing the context of days). There are too many er- Avenue. It is already a disgrace of Livermore is space for the south of the city. a 43-year public servant over a our understanding of global rors in our climate models. that the city council and plan- public to gather, parks, shop- Well, 40 years later, the city poorly chosen use of the word warming. It's clearly apparent climate ning commission allowed the ping, dining, cultural, and en- council looks like it’s teaming “ghetto,” they subjected Stein Yes, it is agreed, what mat- activism is mostly a group who gross concrete monstrosity at tertainment areas - a “vibrant, up with the city’s Chamber to a miserable virtual meeting ters is clean air and clean water. want to do good but seem to the Groth Bros. site. Move the active, exciting downtown.” of Commerce, among others, that proceeded more like an I share this goal. Getting there have little regard for scientific Eden Housing to the other side, On May 24, let your city and is set to construct a hous- inquisition than a civil discus- requires we first speak truth to discernment of others when it opposite of the open-space area council know what you want ing complex smack dab in the sion. Humbly, Stein prostrated each other. does not support the outcome across Railroad Avenue. We do in your downtown. middle of our hard-earned, himself before the council like In the interim, carbon foot- they want scientifically. They not need massive buildings in commercially vibrant down- the towns scapegoat as they print estimates are incomplete default to the most dangerous the city center, we need open Project is Not Adequate town. We’re not against new derided him. Only after vocal novelty conjectures based tactic of wanting to control space, a once in a lifetime for Carol and Jeff Garberson, housing, but in the middle of public outcry in support of on agendized (sic) outcomes everyone else. Dangerous in a city to have an opportunity Livermore downtown? Stein did council recognize his desired by scientism’s high the sense that they align with to create a welcoming, grand We would like to voice our Wake up citizens and show nearly half century of volun- priests. Its daily recited cannon scientism and reject the scien- park, making Livermore spe- objections to the revised Eden the courage we displayed de- teerism on behalf of Livermore calls upon all truth seekers to tific method. cial. Housing plan for downtown cades ago. and accept his apologies. yield to the priestly higher Climate committee activ- Save the Livermore Down- Livermore and our support for Lost in the melodrama of authority or watch as their ists have become driven by town. the alternative plan put forward A Lawsuit is the Only Way the April meetings were the budding scientific careers are agendized group think, and that by the Save Livermore Down- Merlin Newton, Sr., Livermore very real and valid points destroyed. There is a difference never ends well. town group. Seth Adams, the conserva- Stein brought up about the between being nurtured and The housing element was tion director at Save Mount continued practice of segrega- being threatened. There is a dif- Save Livermore Downtown revised to include fewer park- Diablo, recently was quoted tion in Livermore. When you ference between the scientific Rob Blum, Livermore ing spaces, taller buildings, in the magazine Bay Nature construct enormous buildings method and scientism. We are It is time that the city coun- and less open space than the on the massive Aramis indus- and exclusively populate them just emerging from an era of cil and the planning commis- original plan that was voted trial solar project approved for with low-income residents, or group-think scientism. sion make the right decision on by our residents. The area North Livermore Valley. immigrants, or retirement age Year after year and decade and save the downtown of in question is in the core of Adams said it’s nonsense adults, or affluent members of after decade, truth inquiry Livermore with a great open- downtown. Development will when solar developers “come the population, you’re still en- is denied. Geoengineering space public park. be permanent and should not be in and try to act like their proj- gaged in segregation. Stein was (chemtrails) is forbidden to be The alternative plan is what rushed. It should be something ect is benign.” Even after con- merely attempting to illuminate discussed, as well as exempt the citizens of Livermore want; that the community can be struction is finished, the Aramis that healthy communities are from global accountability. a large, well-designed park proud of for decades to come. project will provide almost no socially and racially integrated. This era is ending soon. done by a landscape architect We agree that affordable habitat for local wildlife. “It’s Prior to their approval of Just go outside and look with a creative thought process, housing is very important. gonna take a piece of upland Eden Housing, the city had skyward. Those are manufac- The Alternative Plan provides habitat which is grassland and slated the project to include up tured cloud bases seen most 100 more affordable housing convert it to a different use,” to 120% AMI. But by choosing days from around 15,000 feet units than the current Eden Adams explained. “There are Eden, an ‘affordable housing’ and higher, condensed from Housing plan. It just moves gonna be trucks, and people, developer, they were locked fuel additives and directed aer- it across Railroad Avenue. It and effects on all kinds of into homeless, very low, and ial sprays, primarily with toxic also provides more parking different things. This is not a low-income units or Eden chemicals used to condense with better traffic flow and less solar panel in a field, it’s an would lose the necessary grants clouds. Until these atmospheric traffic impact on the downtown industrial energy facility.” and tax credits to build. The secret government agency – both key issues emphasized The scenic vistas, natural city is unfortunately wedged stunts are eliminated, we are by Livermore residents in opin- habitat and open space of the into an agreement with a de- feeding each other unreliable ion surveys and workshops. It North Livermore Valley belong veloper that can’t build up to bogus atmospheric data and provides open space that can to all of us. They are in im- 120% AMI and can’t break the now attempting to base critical be enjoyed by all Livermore mediate danger of destruction agreement without suffering a economic household decisions residents, as well as by visitors because our new Supervisor lawsuit. on our residents. attracted to town by such a fea- David Haubert broke his prom- As a result, the public risks I do not deny the intent, I ture. The current Stockmen’s ise to the voters and joined losing their park, segregation resist the bogus process. NOW OPEN FOR WINE TASTING AND Park is not really a park, but a with the other supervisors in Worst of all, climate activ- of low-income is perpetuated, PICNIC TABLE RESERVATIONS small patch of grass, too small approving the conversion of and democracy is muzzled. ists cannot give an accurate to be a serious community the northern portion of North The council should do the right assessment of whether we FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND gathering and recreation space. Livermore Valley into a barren thing and combine affordable should be preparing for the The Livermore Downtown landscape of silicon, glass, and with market-rate housing to- intensification of an ice-age, MONDAYS 11:30 – 5 THRU SEPTEMBER 30. group has a very viable plan steel. In addition to 300,000 gether and increase the number as long-term trends indicate, LIVE MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY that takes into account financ- solar panels, the Aramis plant of units on nearby parcels or an intensification of global ing and legal issues and a well will include a 5-acre, lithium- a block away. This restores warming onset which their FOOD FOR PURCHASE EVERY WEEKEND. thought-out roadmap for how ion battery station complex and the public park and everyone agendized (sic) religion of Make your online reservation at to move forward with the overhead transmission lines benefits. scientism spouts. Alternate Plan. If the city is next to the PG&E substation Warming cycles seem to really serious about increasing and across Cayetano Creek and RetzlaffVineyards.com available affordable housing, Manning Road (some up to 10 the Alternate Plan is clearly a stories tall), all creating new better choice, as it provides for fire hazards for residents of the an additional 100 units. valley and City of Livermore. This development will de- Save North Livermore fine our community for de- Valley, joined by the Ohlone TRI-VALLEY CALENDAR OF EVENTS cades to come. Do we want Audubon Society and Friends our downtown to be closed of Open Space and Vineyards, in by tall apartment buildings filed a lawsuit against the Now Until Saturday, May 8 Rally. Get out of your homes and Carmina Burana; May 12: A bit of Saturday, April 17 to with insufficient and cramped county to save our valley. The Livermore Valley Opera Pres- away from your screens for a Rossini and Anders Paulsson; June Saturday, May 22 parking, traffic congestion and lawsuit alleges the county’s ap- ents “Triple Treat 2021” day of explorationPick up your 9: Morten Lauridsen and more; Drawing Nature with Pen little open community space? proval of the Aramis Solar Fa- Livermore Valley Opera will clues and start times at 1024 E. July 14: Duruflé and more; and and Ink Or would we rather have a cility violates voter-approved again offer an operatic treat with Stanley Blvd., in the front parking Aug. 11: A Mozart favorite or two. Using pen and ink, discover well thought out downtown Measure D, which restricts the a series of free online concerts lot. Registration begins at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www. the pleasure of rendering objects with plenty of affordable hous- land in North Livermore Valley on LVOpera Channel on YouTube. All cars need to be on the road by valleyconcertchorale.org or call from nature, learn techniques ing and parking, good traffic to agricultural uses. “Triple Treat 2021” features pro- 2. Preregistration at ebell4830@ 925-866-4003. and employ your unique way of flow and a wonderful open At this point, a lawsuit is fessional opera singers perform- sbcglobal.net is encouraged. Cost seeing. This will be a virtual class green park for all to enjoy? Wednesday, April 14 the only way to stop the de- ing in three concerts premiering is $25 (cash or check) per vehicle, with Instructor Nancy Saltsman. To We believe the city council struction of our valley. Please Senior Zoom Coffee Hour March 13, April 10, and May 8. and prizes will be awarded to register, visit https://sforce.co/3p- needs to take a step back and join the effort to save North Dublin Seniors are invited to a All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and the first three returning vehicles, YulPD. re-examine the issues at stake. Livermore Valley and safe- Zoom Coffee Hour at 10 a.m. The accompanied by LVO Music Direc- with one prize per vehicle. All The Alternative Plan more than guard it for future generations meetings will continue monthly tor Alexander Katsman. English proceeds benefit the Inner Wheel ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS meets the affordable housing by donating to the GoFundMe through May. Seniors are encour- subtitles provided. Following each USA Myoelectric Limb Project for goal while providing the priori- campaign to fund the lawsuit. aged to grab a cup of coffee and premiere, the concerts will be children. Masks will be worn, and Dublin Farmers Market ties the Livermore community You can find the link to the join friends for fun activities online. expressed throughout public GoFundMe campaign at www. available on-demand on the LVO- social distancing will be practiced. Open for the Season This activity will be led by Dublin input workshops and surveys. savenorthlivermorevalley.com. pera Channel so you can watch For questions and preregistration, Open Thursdays, 4 to 8 p.m., Senior Center volunteers, and next This needs to be done right and each any time. Though the Triple email [email protected]. at Emerald Glen Community Park, month’s meeting is scheduled for that means looking at all pos- Restore the Public Park Treat virtual opera concerts are 4201 Central Parkway. Monday, April 12 May 19. For more information, visit sibilities and not rushing into Deborah McQueen, Livermore free, donations are always wel- a cramped project that is not Genealogical Society Hosts dublin.ca.gov/380/Special-Events. Livermore Downtown Livermore residents should come. For more information, vis- Farmers Market Open for adequate for our community’s attend the city council meeting it www.livermorevalleyopera.com. Speaker future needs. The Livermore-Amador Ge- Wednesday, April 14 the Season on May 24 to express their op- Virtual Religion Chat position to the Eden Housing Now Until Wednesday, May 19 nealogical Society presents Gena Open Sundays, from 9 a.m. to Keeping Showing Courage project expected to be built Philibert-Ortega, from 7 to 8:30 All are invited to attend the 1 p.m., on Second Street between Coffee Hour for Seniors virtual April Religion Chat, which Tom Ramos, Livermore on the last remaining parcel of Zoom “Coffee Hour for Seniors” p.m. She will be speaking about J Street and L Street. Open Thurs- will be held on April 14, from 5 to How many of us were open space in downtown. will resume once a month, on the little-known databases found days, April 15 to Nov. 18, from 4 6:15 p.m. The discussion topic will around in the 1980s when the What’s desired is an in- Wednesday mornings, beginning on ancestry.com, including imag- to 8 p.m., at Carnegie Park, 2155 be ‘How Does Your Community Pro- good citizens of Livermore spired park for all residents in January. The Zoom get-togethers es, digitized books, and indexes. Third St., between J Street and vide for Those Who Come in Need ff had to fend off an aggressive that honors the land and those will take place from 10:00 a.m. to Philibert-Ortega holds a master’s K Street. effort led by, among others, the Forgiveness?’ Scheduled speakers who came before us, including 11:00 a.m. on Feb. 17, March 17, degree in interdisciplinary studies city’s Chamber of Commerce, indigenous peoples and the are Reverend Elli Kilpatrick, who Pleasanton Farmers Market April 14 and May 19. For more in- (psychology and women’s studies) to build a community on the Spanish. Instead of moving will give the Unitarian Universalist Open for the Season formation, visit dublin.ca.gov/380/ and a master’s degree in religion. fields north of Interstate 580? ahead with the most expedient perspective, and Bishop Roger Open Saturdays, from 10 to Special-Events. The event is free and will be hosted We went through two ref- objectives, why not engage in Persson, who will speak about the 1 p.m., at Main Street and West erendums, one of them involv- thoughtful visionary planning? on Zoom. To register, visit http://bit. Now Until Friday, July 23 ly/3cXQOb1. position of the Church of Jesus Angela Street. Seniors 60 and ing citizens throughout the But the city council and Mayor Art History in Action Christ of Latter-Day Saints on the over are welcome for specialized County of Alameda, including Woerner are not listening to subject of forgiveness. Religion shopping from 9 to 10 a.m. Oakland, San Leandro, and the public. Over 80% of polled A creative and varied monthly Tuesday, April 13 curriculum introduces some of EarthWeek Tri-Valley 2021 Chat is a free, monthly, interfaith art’s major periods, artworks and Planning Meeting forum held on the second Wednes- VIRTUAL ONLINE EVENTS architecture, as well as the impact Organizers are inviting the day of the month by Interfaith -AVAILABLE ANYTIME of different cultures, theories, public to a planning meeting, from Interconnect. The group’s mission Pacific Chamber Orchestra materials, processes, techniques 7 to 8 p.m., to coordinate events statement reads, “To enrich, ed- Offers Musical Podcast across the Tri-Valley region in ucate, and inform ourselves and and audiences. The instructor will During this time of challenge, recognition of EarthWeek Tri-Valley others about the great diversity of be Thomasin Dewhurst. There are PCO continues to bring every- 2021. They will be building on their faiths and cultures in our Valley.” multiple class dates. For more one beautiful music made in- two-year history of hosting work- In order to accomplish this mis- Your Daily information or to register, visit sightful. Conductor Lawrence shops, tours, arts, and films. As sion, a variety of events are held https://sforce.co/3ktrnkY. Kohl is pleased to announce the last year, most of these events will each year. April’s event will be a launch of a series of podcasts of Saturday, April 10 be virtual. To attend, visit citizen- Zoom event, with the room opening musician interviews and conver- Granada Native Garden Open sclimate.zoom.us/j/2520462079 at 4:45 p.m. For more information Online Local sations about the music. Subscribe House and use passcode 123; or call in or the Zoom link, email interfaith. to listen at www.pacificchamber- Livermore’s best-kept secret, at 408-638-0968 with meeting ID [email protected]. orchestra.org. the Granada Native Garden is 2520462079. 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Follow us on www.independentnews.com MAY 20, 2021 • The Independent 9 LLNL-Developed Electrodes Produce Dublin Invites Proposals for View of Brain Activity Never Seen Before Turning Downed Oak into Public Art Thin-film electrodes de- said the 32-channel, multi- many other brain regions. veloped at Lawrence Liver- electrode arrays could also In other words, the direction Dublin is inviting artists to submit proposals for creating public works of art from a fallen oak tree. more National Laboratory benefit a separate study ex- the wave is moving across Proposals must come from professional artists or high school students working under the (LLNL) have been used in amining the role of the hip- the hippocampus may be a supervision of an art teacher or professional. human patients at the Uni- pocampus in memory func- biomarker reflecting distinct The tree has already been cut into pieces of various sizes and proposals may include one or versity of California, San tion. neural processes as different more pieces. The pieces can be inspected at Emerald Glen Park prior to submitting a proposal. Francisco (UCSF), to gen- By recording neural ac- circuits engage and disen- erate never-before-seen re- tivity on the exposed hip- gage.” The city has budgeted $20,000 for the project and may select one large project or multiple cordings of brain activity in pocampal surface while The research team em- smaller proposals. the hippocampus, a region patients were undergoing ployed a machine-learning Proposals must be received by 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, with inspection meetings scheduled responsible for memory and surgery, researchers could approach to reveal that for 4 p.m. on May 28 and June 16. The city’s Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will review other cognitive functions. potentially confirm the ex- certain areas of the hippo- the proposals and recommend designs to the Dublin City Council, which expects to award In a study published in istence of traveling waves, campal surface were more contracts in November. the journal Nature Commu- which scientists have long strongly activated depend- Applications and instructions are available online at www.dublin.ca.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=241. For nications, surgeons at UCSF theorized play an important ing on the direction the more information, contact Tyler Phillips at [email protected] or call (925) 556-4500. placed the flexible arrays on role in routing information waves were moving. the brains of patients who used to form memories and “This was further evi- were undergoing epilepsy- perform other cognitive pro- dence that the route a wave related surgery. cessing. is traveling may hint at what Livermore Statue Removed for Maintenance The electrodes recorded Previously, the nature of the hippocampus is up to at Visitors to Livermore’s and the city is attempting to but a dark color that some electrical signals across traveling waves in the hu- that moment,” Kleen said. downtown may have no- find an artist or somebody people were interpreting as the exposed hippocampus man hippocampus has been Researchers noted that ticed someone missing – who can restore it.” blackface, so it’s a mainte- while some patients were controversial because pre- when one conscious patient Jesse, the small bronze boy The city has received nance issue,” Van de Wa- under anesthesia and oth- vious in vivo studies have tried to think of the name of enjoying an ice cream cone multiple inquiries from ter said. “So public works ers were awake. Conscious relied on penetrating depth a picture, traveling waves at with a four-legged friend. residents asking what had removed it and is evaluat- patients were given visual electrode recordings. Those one frequency consistently The dog is still there, happened to “Sunday with ing ways to restore it and cues and spoke words while electrodes have provided flowed toward the front of but Jesse and his ice cream Jesse,” located on the 2300 improve it from a main- their neural activity was re- researchers with only a few the structure. When the pa- cone have been removed by block of Railroad Avenue. tenance perspective and corded. single-file recording sites tient was awaiting the next the city’s maintenance de- The sculpture is bronze whether they can perform This approach allowed in various layers of the hip- trial, the waves reversed di- partment for restoration. painted with acrylic resin that work themselves or researchers to detect travel- pocampus, making it nearly rection and flowed toward “It has not been stolen,” and Adam Van de Water, they needed an art conser- ing waves moving across impossible to understand the back of the structure. said Jeff Shafer, Liver- director of innovation and vator to do so.” the surface of the brain and how the waves are moving Kleen said that suggests more’s maintenance man- economic development, Shafer said funding for identify new properties, in- across the structure, accord- that the direction of wave ager. “The maintenance said the paint had simply the project would come cluding how they may con- ing to the paper’s lead au- travel may reflect distinct dept removed it because worn away over time. from the city’s maintenance tribute to human cognition. thor and UCSF neurologist cognitive processes when the little boy’s face and his “Color had been wiped fund. The timeline is still “We’ve developed an en- Jonathan Kleen. they occur, and potentially body has had deterioration away with fingerprints and uncertain, but he hopes to abling technology for dem- However, due to their where information is flow- from weather and other everything else and had see the statue back in place onstrating a phenomenon high-density grid layout, ing to support those pro- things and so we removed it gone to not even a bronze, before the end of the year. that wasn’t really possible small size (smaller than a cesses. before,” said LLNL’s Im- dime) and their ability to Since the UCSF study plantable Microsystems conform to the hippocam- concluded, engineers at Retiree Community Plans ‘Celebrity’ Photo Shoot Group leader Razi Haque. pal surface, the LLNL- LLNL have doubled the A group of Bay Area director. “Residents are dents are so easy to mold “This challenge required developed electrode arrays number of electrodes on the seniors recently explored stepping out of the box and into the character we creation of novel, conform- provided researchers with a flexible thin-film devices to their theatrical side, por- re-creating these charac- picked for them,” said Fi- able and higher-density critical “birds-eye-view” of 64 channels, enabling higher traying some of the most ters.” lice. “We could see simi- electrodes that allows them how the signals moved and resolution sense and stimu- well-known film and fash- Cossette Sun, 83, dressed larities in some folks that to be more flexible and wrap reversed over the surface, lation, and created penetrat- ion icons in history. up as one of her icons, Au- made them a great cast for around specific, deep re- like waves in water, Kleen ing (or depth) probes. Frank Sinatra, Liza drey Hepburn. a particular character.” gions of the brain. That’s the said. Engineers now want to in- Minelli, Charlie Chaplin “I’ve always loved Au- Along with the character, driver for us as engineers, to “This new perspective crease the channel count and and others came to life at drey’s movies and admired Filice and her team decided be able to build the tools that helped us discover that density to hundreds, or even Stoneridge Creek senior her for the charitable work on costumes, backgrounds, scientists can use to do new traveling waves move both thousands, of electrodes per living community during she did,” said Sun. props and set design. Pro- science.” up and down the hippo- device. a two-day resident-run, The photo shoot oc- fessional hair and makeup The research was funded campus,” Kleen said. “This “The combination of pre- celebrity-inspired photo curred after 99% of the stylists were on hand to by the National Institute of ‘two-way street’ contrasts cision data from these de- shoot on Thursday, May Stoneridge Creek residents prepare the residents for Neurological Disorders and with the ‘one-way street’ vices with next-generation 13, and Friday, May 14. received their COVID-19 their big scenes. Stroke and the federal De- [identified by] previous neu- data analytics promises to The photos will become vaccinations. Organizers “This has been so much fense Advanced Research roscience research.” not only further our under- part of a 2022 calendar, said the details of the photo fun to put together,” claims Projects Agency (DARPA) Kleen said the discovery standing of the inner work- which all 565 resident shoot took months to plan. Filice. “It’s wonderful to be with the goal of improving is “a big deal because we ings of the brain, but also homes will receive. Once each resident actor together again. At the end treatments for neuropsychi- believe this may be a funda- lead to transformative cures “Creativity has always volunteer was selected, Fi- of this year, I know these atric illnesses in military mental mechanism of how for neurological disorders,” been an important aspect of lice took headshots of each residents will look at these service members. the hippocampus acts as a said Shankar Sundaram, di- life at Stoneridge Creek,” and compared the photo to calendars and remember UCSF neurosurgeon and major hub of information rector of LLNL’s Center for said Susan Filice, the com- the celebrity. what a great year it was and scientist Edward Chang and memory processing for Bioengineering. munity’s Life Enrichment “So many of these resi- look forward to 2022.” OBITUARIES Frank Albert Sposeto Jr. Nancy S. Stites April 7, 1965 - May 10, 2021 Nov. 3, 1933 - July 2, 2020 Frank Albert Sposeto Jr. passed Dorothy Monreal Nancy Sue Morrow was born away on May 10, 2021, after a Dec. 13, 1934 - April 29, 2021 in Quincy, California, to Earl and lengthy illness. Vie Morrow, on Nov. 3, 1933, the Born in Alameda, Californiam Dorothy Monreal, 87, of Tur- in-law, JoEllen Brooks; her great youngest of six girls. A brother was on April 7, 1965, Frankie was lock, left us while surrounded by grandchildren, Giuliana and Colton added years later. raised in Salinas and Livermore, friends and family on April 29, Brooks; three step-great grand- She was the pitcher on the base- graduating from Livermore High 2021, from Alzheimer’s. children, Justin, Jacob and Justus ball team and played the bass drum School and attending the University Dorothy was preceded in death Meno; sisters, Margie and Billie; in the marching band. She married of California in Santa Barbara. An by her husband of 48 years, Edward and brother, Thomas. David R. Strong, Jr. of Crescent accomplished stone mason, Frank Duarte Monreal; her daughter, Services will be held on May 21, Mills, California, in 1951. Together, installed many a beautiful walk way Jannie Brooks; and son, Bruce with a Celebration of Life starting at they had three children, Linda, Den- and patio with his own ideas for the Monreal. She is survived by her 11 a.m., in the Chapel of Callaghan nis and Brad, settling in the area and assistance by Hope Hospice. She designs and continued the art until grandchildren, Geoffrey Brooks Mortuary. Reception is to follow at eventually in the Bay Area. will be remembered as a woman and Elias Monreal; daughter-in-law, 1: 15 p.m., at El Charro, 168 Maple In 1979, she remarried Charles who was handed great challenges his illness. Livermore; stepfather, Gary Nick- On New Year’s Eve 1994, Frank Alice Monreal; grand daughter- St., in Livermore. Stites, settling in Arroyo Grande, and met them with determination, laus; son, Nicholas; daughter; three California. She moved to Livermore strength, and humor. married Heather Grimes and had brothers, Angelo, John, and Domi- two beautiful children, Nicholas in 2019 to be closer to her children. She started working as a teller nic; two sisters, Barbara and Lesa- She was predeceased by her in 1959, after passing the interview Ryan, born Dec. 7, 1996 (yep Pearl Renay; and a host of aunts, uncles, Harbor Day), and Katherine Flor- parents; four sisters; her husband; and math test (2+2=4) at a time nephews, nieces and cousins. and son, Dennis. She is survived by when most women stayed at home. ence, born Sept. 26, 2000. Frank The family would like to ex- was outgoing and charming, and her children (spouse), Linda (David) After 25 years, she retired as an press their gratitude to his caregivers Brian Garth Tavasci Timmons; (Kim) Strong; and Brad escrow officer, having worked in he loved spending time with his at Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing family and friends. He will be July 4, 1957 - May 9,2021 (Kim) Strong. Her seven grandchil- California, Arizona, and Hawaii. Facility for their many acts of kind- dren surviving are Renee Dangler, She loved being outside in nature, sorely missed by all who knew and ness during this time of deep sorrow Love the people that God gives loved him. Angie Bolla, Jon Timmons, Jessica in pine forests, at the beach and in and sadness. Donations in Franks you, cause one day he’ll want them Garcia, Robert Strong, Billy Strong her flower garden. She was a friend Predeceased by his father, Frank name can be made to the facility back. Sposeto Sr., he is survived by his and Kyle Strong. She had 10 great to many and always willing to help or The Steinbeck House in Salinas. Brian Garth Tavasci, loved by grandchildren. She leaves behind others in her world. Our motto we two moms, Margaret Nicklaus of Services are pending. many, passed away at the age of Salinas and Billie Ann Sposeto of her sister, Margaret; and brother, shared was "One Day At A Time." 63 after a long battle with cancer, Mike; and several nieces and neph- Love you, Mom, Grandma, and at his Livermore, California, home ews; as well as several Stites rela- Greatest Grandma. on Sunday, May 9, 2021. tives and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be Corinne Rae (Greaves) Aguilar Brian was born in Fortuna, She was well taken care of held on July 10, 2021. Please email California, on July 4, 1957. Over June 10, 1943 - April 12, 2021 during her last year of life by the [email protected] for the years, he and his family lived in staff at Rosewood Watermark with details. various cities between Eureka and Corinne was born on June 10, Union City, California. 1943, in San Francisco, to Raymond Brian was a curious and in- and Margaret Greaves. dustrious child. At the age of 2, he She attended St. Anthony’s escaped from his backyard by stack- homemade lunches for him. Nino Pompilio and graduated from Immaculate ing boxes and using a stick to open Brian loved to have fun, with Conception Academy. Corinne grew the latched gate. He was found safe, motorcycle racing, men’s softball, June 20, 1933 - May 2, 2021 up in the Mission District, where walking on Highway 101 in Santa swimming, boating, camping, golf- her parents own a sandwich shop ing, family trips to Disneyland and Nino Pompilio passed away on Rosa. When a kind soul offered a May 2, 2021, at the age of 87. called Cogswell’s. She had numer- free puppy to Brian at a service sta- Hawaii, family reunions, entertain- ous cousins, aunts and uncles who ing, and occasional trips to Reno or Nino was born June 20, 1933, tion across the street, Brian waited in the Bronx, New York City, to were all very close and would have until the owner was gone to take Las Vegas for roulette. He enjoyed weekly Sunday get togethers. watching NASCAR and hard-top parents who had immigrated from his new friend home. Cassius, a Italy. He lived in “Little Italy” and Later in life, Corinne continued German shepherd and Whippet mix, racing. He was a longtime fan of the to maintain close bonds with her bodied her character, integrity and Oakland A’s and The San Francisco immediately after WWII ended was the family dog for years. moved to Queens, NYC, where cousins by going on yearly trips out unconditional love to friends of 70 Brian secured his first job at age 49ers. Brian was a great cook. His of town, where they loved to sing, years or newly formed friendships. Papa T’s pancakes and Sunday pot he attended middle school and 7, working at the liquor and candy graduated from Richmond Hill High play games, swim, eat, and enjoy She cultivated connections with department in the P&X Market right roast as well as his Martha Stewart a cocktail. compassion and provided trust Thanksgiving meal were legendary. School. He attended The College of in front of his home in Hayward. Engineering at NYU in pursuit of a In 1970, Corinne got married to for friends to learn understanding, He asked for the job, they said Brian lived life and stories about involved in the formation of girls’ Ricardo Aguilar. They moved out acceptance and tolerance in their those adventures kept everyone Metallurgical Engineering Degree. yes, and he was paid in candy and After three years, he enlisted and softball in Pleasanton. to the “country” in 1971, where the differences. Corinne provided her Slurpees. He also managed to get entertained and laughing. After his retirement, Nino be- two of them lived out the remainder friends with a nest of belonging. Brian was preceded in death served in the Army during the free watermelons in season from Korean War. came a member of the Sons in of their lives in Livermore. They Whether you were her neighbor or delivery drivers. by his beloved parents, Byron and Retirement organization. He served were married for 49 years, as Ri- lived 3,000 miles away, she was Miriam Tavasci. He is survived by While he primarily served state- Early on, he worked as a dish- side, he attended a multitude of on both the state and local levels of cardo passed in 2019. They raised always there for her friends. washer at Stella D’Oro. He was a his wife, Donna McCall Tavasci; his Branch 34. their three children in the same Besides Corinne’s passion for children, Nicholas Tavasci, Kristina Army Schools, where he met his butcher. He learned plumbing and wife-to-be, Rose. After he was hon- Nino is survived by his loving house that continues to remain in her family and friends, she also carpentry in Eureka from Terry Jaimes (Nate), and Steven Tavasci wife of 65 years, Rose; his three the family after 51 years. loved the San Francisco Giants. (Laurie Bell); and grandchildren, orably discharged from the Army in Ford and his uncle, Gino Birindelli. 1955, he returned to NYU, graduat- children, Terri, Maria, and Chris and She dedicated her time to rais- Baseball was natural to Corinne He used those skills helping family Faith Tavasci, Isaiah Tavasci, and their families; their six grandchil- ing her three children. She was the from the day her dad took her to Alexis Jaimes. He also leaves be- ing in 1956. He and Rose were mar- and friends with plumbing, build- ried on Sept. 2, 1956. He worked as dren and eight great-grandchildren. type of mother that always put her the SF Seals stadium for Giants ing backyard structures, fences and hind a sister, Karen Johnson (Veit); His younger sister, Virginia, and children needs before her own. She Opening Day in 1958. Celebrating brother, Lane Tavasci; and sister, a chief welding engineer in nuclear whatever he could to help. He even- technology, first in the construction her family live in Florida. He was was open minded and allowed her the Giants first World Series Cham- tually went to work for Atari and Jeanne Demote (Rick); as well as predeceased by his parents, Theresa children to learn life lessons while pionship was well worth her 50-year many beloved nieces, nephews and of nuclear submarines, culminating various companies in the Silicon with construction of nuclear power and Cesare; and younger brother, providing guidance and support. Be- loyalty to her hometown team. Valley, ending up as a warehouse cousins. Robert. sides her children, Corinne’s biggest Corinne passed on April 12, in Special thanks to Vitas Hospice plants. He retired in 1993. manager at Asteelflash, where he Nino and his family moved Memorial Mass will be held joys in life were her grandchildren. Livermore. She is survived by her excelled. for their care and the exceptional May 21, at 9:30 a.m., at St. Augus- Her love for children went children, Tony (Shauna), Andrew love and care from Steven, Kristina, to Pleasanton in 1968, where he If you needed something, Brian resided for the past 53 years. He tine’s Catholic Church, in Pleasan- beyond her own family, as she vol- (Candy), and Annie; and her grand- would make it happen. He took care Donna and Laurie, as well as Bob ton. If you wish to make a donation unteered for Livermore School Dis- children, Malia, Isaac, Anthony, and Angelo, who organized a beautiful was active in the community, par- of his people and they loved him. ticularly in youth sports. He was a in his name, the family asks that it trict and was a preschool teacher at Adam. Due to Covid, a private cel- He continued working while reunion of family and friends who be made to Wounded Warriors, St. KinderKirk Preschool for 24 years. ebration of life with be held. In lieu got to celebrate Brian before he coach and served on the boards of under chemotherapy, and his work- PJFL, and competitive girls’ soc- Jude's Children's Hospital, Salva- Corinne was a lover of life, family, of flowers, please consider donating ers took care of him by bringing passed. tion Army, or any charity of your and friends. Her friendship em- to Parkinson Voice Project. cer for over a decade. He became a licensed soccer referee and was choice. 10 The Independent • MAY 20, 2021 www.independentnews.com

Nonprofits to Offer Grants for Local Projects Art Association to Sponsor Plein Air ‘Paint Livermore’ Contest Forty nonprofit organiza- the number down to 200 Nonprofit organizations The Livermore Art Association (LAA) will sponsor an outdoor painting competition the weekend of tions will receive $25,000 finalists before allowing can download submission June 4-6, with judging and sales at the Carnegie Park Bandstand at 3 p.m. on Sunday. grants next fall for neigh- the public to vote for its guidelines at www.neigh- borhood improvement favorite projects from Aug. borhoodassist.com. The annual plein air “Paint Livermore” competition will focus on the city’s historic homes and buildings, project chosen, in part, 18-27. Last year, 145,000 peo- vineyards, and natural landscape. through online voting. Members of the public ple cast 3.9 million votes Artists will be allowed to enter up to four paintings, each of which must have been created in the State Farm Insurance will be able to vote up to in support of their favorite Livermore area during the competition. Artists have until May 27 to register with the arts association. will accept the first 2,000 10 times per day during causes in the State Farm There is a $20 registration fee for LAA or Pleasanton Art League members and a $30 fee for entries submitted nation- the 10-day period, with the Neighborhood Assist pro- nonmembers. For more information, go to www.livermoreartassociation.org. wide, beginning June 2. winning entries announced gram. The company will winnow in September. Library Summer Reading Program Begins May 29 The Pleasanton Library diversity. Library and Recreation De- will kick off its annual Children will have an partment’s social media. Rotary Club Names Dublin's Educators of the Year summer reading program opportunity to earn virtual Entries should be no big- The Rotary Club of portant jobs in our society, Jennifer McCort, on Saturday, May 29, with badges by tracking their ger than a standard sheet of the theme “Reading Colors reading during the summer, paper, done by hand, and Dublin has recognized they were asked to rein- Dublin High School one teacher from each of vent the role of educator, Your World.” while teens and adults will include the names of the the Dublin Unified School without the daily in-person Minica Lewis, The library said the also have an opportunity to author and publisher. Draw- District’s 12 schools as contact that is so critical to Fallon Middle School theme provides context for receives prizes sponsored ings can be dropped off at exploring humanity, na- by the Friends of the Pleas- the library, 400 Old Bernal Educator of the Year. their success,” she added. Joy Maglalang-Young, The club, which an- “While I want to thank all ture, culture, and science anton Library. Ave., or sent by email at- nounced the winners last our educators for the hero- Frederiksen Elementary through reading, and en- Program participants tachment to KDelang@ week, said the awards rec- ic work they have done this Laura Kim Matsumoto, courages readers to be cre- may also submit draw- cityofpleasantonca.gov. ative, try new things, ex- ings of their favorite book The program will run ognize educators who ex- year, it’s the Rotary Club’s Green Elementary emplify the Rotary motto, pleasure to recognize a plore art, and find beauty in cover to be featured on the through Aug. 8. “Service Above Self,” and select few who stood out, Jessica Freyler, the mission of the school even among their peers.” Kolb Elementary district to encourage stu- Receiving the award this Elizabeth Harvey, dents to become lifelong year were: Recreational Swimming to Resume at The Wave in Dublin learners. Murray Elementary Chris Sadler, Although the water- pacity will be limited and The city said the Wave “The pandemic has test- Laura Droppo, park will remain closed, swimmers must register in Waterpark, which in- ed all of us over the past Amador Elementary Valley High School Dublin announced last advance at www.Dublin- cludes the Splash Zone year,” said Megan Rouse, Erin Jones, week that recreational RecGuide.com. The cost and the Waterslide Tower, president of the Rotary Marianne Tirnetta, Cottonwood Creek swimming will resume is $6 per person. could reopen in mid-June Club of Dublin. “One Wells Middle School Saturday, May 29, at the The city has also re- with reduced capacity, group that has been tested Cynthia West, outdoor and indoor pools launched its birthday par- cashless advance ticket more than most is our edu- Dougherty Elementary Each of the winners was at the city-run The Wave ty program at The Wave, sales, social distancing. cators. selected by teachers and aquatics center. with attendance based on Waterpark hours will be Lisa Silva, “Tasked with one of the staff at their school. The pools will be open social bubble guidelines 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. most complicated and im- Dublin Elementary daily from 11 a.m. to 2 and the state’s tiered blue- p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. Ca- print for reopening.

Library to Host Harry Potter Book Night

The Livermore Public Library will host its the seventh annual Harry Potter Book Night on Thursday, June 24, with the focus on Diagon Alley. The library is offering free kits with everything Harry Potter fans need to participate in the online celebration, including the Zoom link, which can be picked up at any open branch. The online event will run from 6:30-8 p.m. and include games, crafts, costume parade, and trivia celebrating the wizarding world created by author J.K. Rowling. For more information, go to www.livermorelibrary.net or call 925-373-5505.

Pleasanton Chamber Set to Celebrate 75th Anniversary The Pleasanton Chamber community, because of the of Commerce will be cele- work of the chamber for the brating its 75th anniversary past 75 years.” this year and will be com- The chamber takes great memorating the occasion pride in helping Pleasan- with a variety of captivating ton remain among the very stories, news articles, and best cities in the country reflections from community in which to live, work and leaders. raise a family while provid- “This gives us the op- ing support, services, and portunity to thank and re- value to its member orga- member our past leaders nizations. Programs such

“Our strong local economy and ex- traordinary quality of life happen by design, not by accident.”

that were instrumental in as Leadership Pleasanton guiding the chamber to and committees within continued success,” said the chamber, including Steve Van Dorn, president Economic Development, and CEO of the Pleasan- the Ambassadors, and the ton chamber. “After all, Pleasanton Young Profes- the chamber would not be sionals, all involve working where it is today without together for the betterment the support of our members of the Pleasanton commu- and our awesome commu- nity. nity.” As it says in “Pleasan- The Pleasanton chamber ton 2025: A Community is a nonprofit, voluntary or- Vision,” “Our strong local ganization currently made economy and extraordinary up of roughly 700 members quality of life happen by ranging from small mom- design, not by accident.” and-pop type businesses to As the chamber looks major corporations located back on its rich history over in the Tri-Valley. Each the last 75 years, the busi- member organization pays ness climate is a key driver annual dues based on the of the community's success. type of business and the “Of all the chamber’s number of employees. most memorable accom- It all started in 1907 when plishments, most signifi- a small group of Pleasan- cant to me these many years ton’s influential citizens is its enduring success with met at city hall to organize a people,” said Scott Raty, civic body that would work who served as the cham- to further the progress of ber’s CEO for 16 years. Pleasanton and to commu- “Pleasanton is blessed with nicate to the residents and a richly diverse business businesses of Pleasanton community that contributes their ambition to enhance enormously to the econom- and grow the town. ic success and quality of This was the genesis of life we enjoy.” the Pleasanton Chamber of “The chamber provides Commerce as it is today. many with the opportunity The formal incorporation to lead from the front, to was completed Sept. 30, actively serve our commu- 1946, and is why the cham- nity and to leave Pleasan- ber is celebrating its 75th ton a little bit better than anniversary in 2021. when we found it,” said “Great communities have Laura (Olson) Brooks, for- great chambers,” said Dave mer chamber board chair. Kilby, president and CEO “While the chamber is an of the Western Association amazing business organi- of Chamber Executives zation, it is also a commu- and executive vice presi- nity organization filled with dent of corporate affairs at people who are passionate the California Chamber. “I about our city and our resi- think a case could definitely dents.” be made that Pleasanton is what it is today, a great — Courtesy of Susie Weiss www.independentnews.com MAY 20, 2021 • The Independent 11 Retired Coach Stays Connected, Offers Support By Mike Wood who started his own busi- Dublin, having coached or coaching at any level,” When Ken Grace offi- ness working with special there from 2006 to 2007, Robinson said. “I don’t cially retired from Chabot needs kids,” Grace said. “It when his nephew, Jeremy, think there’s anyone better College more than a year all started with track and competed there. at being there and support- ago, by no means was field and went way beyond “It’s nice, because I can ing you than Ken.” anyone expecting the en- that.” be the fill-in guy,” Grace Though Grace enjoys ergetic, legendary coach The digital media world said. “Chris Williams has a the competitive aspect, his and teacher to slow things has created a great avenue lot of good assistants, so I drive goes beyond that. down. to keep this huge, extended help him where I’m needed “He cares about all that True to form, the long- Gladiators family close. and float most of the time. stuff, but he cares about time track and field coach “God only gave me one Lately, I’ve been hanging people more than anything keeps his ties with Chabot kid biologically, but gave with the pole vault group.” else,” Robinson said. through his regular update me hundreds through track Several of the current posts on the Chabot Track and field,” Grace said. “It’s group of Dublin track ath- and Field Alumni page on so important to keep the letes have opted to compete Facebook. He’s volunteer- connection ... I wouldn’t in a late May unofficial ing as an assistant coach be where I am today if it East Bay Athletic League at Dublin High, and he re- weren’t for Chabot Col- championship meet, even mains close with current lege.” though it is the day after Gladiators track and cross- Grace presented his final graduation. country coach Kyle Robin- USATF Level 1 track and “A bunch of seniors are son, who runs the programs field clinic to area coaches going to do that the day af- he once competed in as an in January 2020, anticipat- ter graduation, and that’s so athlete and later as an assis- ing a logical winnowing impressive,” Grace said. Granada High School hosted a varsity boys' soccer game down in his retirement. Robinson also competed against Amador Valley May 12. The score was unavailable at tant to his mentor. These are all great ways Then the unexpected hap- at Chabot for Grace before press time. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) for Grace to stay connected pened with the COVID-19 moving on to Chico State. to the sports he’s spent a pandemic. Always eager At that time, Robinson lost lifetime involved with and to share words of advice his father, and the bond Coach Ken Grace Granada Lefty Pitches No Hitter to Chabot, where his coach- and wisdom as a coach and grew with his former coach ing and teaching careers instructor in health, kine- after that tough loss. Grace brought along Granada High School On Saturday, Monte Vis- siology and physical edu- “Ken has been such an Robinson as an assistant sophomore Joshua Morano ta took a 3-1 lead against spanned over a quarter of a century. He can enjoy cation, Grace has a simple active part of my life, and and protege, encouraging pitched a no-hitter on the Granada into bottom of the message that he imparts to we have built a strong re- him to get his master’s de- road in Danville last Friday sixth inning, when the Mat- the competition, training, dispensing advice and de- Dublin High athletes but lationship,” Robinson said. gree. He prepared Robin- as the Matadors defeated adors rallied for eight runs. is relevant to all in these “Our relationship goes way son to eventually take over Monte Vista Mustangs 4-1. Monte Vista scored two in veloping and renewing re- lationships without having trying times as we emerge beyond sports, and he is the programs in 2013, with Granada also defeated the top of the seventh. from the pandemic. like a second father to me.” Grace moving to an as- Monte Vista at home on Granada (9-8) had home- to deal with the not-so-fun forms and paperwork. He “The biggest thing is, Nowadays, Robinson sistant role and gradually Saturday, scoring eight runs and-away games scheduled enjoy the moment,” Grace enjoys the friendship and stepping away as an assis- in the bottom of the sixth this week against Liver- enjoys providing updates on the impact his former said. “That really strikes it having someone who is tant, then retiring from full- inning in the 10-5 win. more. home for me … let’s enjoy “always a great resource” a time teaching in December Morano, a lefty who Livermore (2-18) lost athletes are making in the world today. the moment.” phone call away. 2019. has already committed to two before picking up a While renowned for “He is such a perfect “It was a good handoff the University of Arizona, win against Amador Valley “We have a few doctors and teachers who are now his long tenure at Chabot, example of what coach- — just like a relay — a struck out nine and walked in a three-game series last Grace is no stranger to ing at the JC level is about, good handoff,” Grace said. three in seven innings on week. The Amador Valley principals, and one guy Friday. He also singled, Dons defeated Livermore walked, and a stole a base 7-3 on Monday and 12-0 Even in an abbreviated scrimmage-based format this At a recent event co-hosted with Las Positas at Saint in the game. on Wednesday, before the spring, Chabot track and field is still seeing athletes Mary’s College, there were some nice performances Monte Vista took a 1-0 Cowboys notched a win on producing exceptional marks, and even more signifi- from Chabot athletes. The event included over 250 ath- lead on an unearned run Friday, 3-0. cantly, having several student-athletes turn their ac- letes, though with social distancing protocols, the ath- in the fourth inning, but Amador Valley (7-8) will complishments, drive and desire into rewards at the letes were not all present at the same time. Granada evened the score face Foothill High School four-year level. In this season, marks are considered Chabot freshman Jacob Lawrence from Amador Val- in the fifth and added three three times this week. Foot- unofficial but times are of the caliber to break into ley in Pleasanton ran a 3:55 in the 1,500, with his 4.12 more runs in the seventh in- hill moved to 12-7 after Chabot’s prestigious all-time record book that dates mile a “huge improvement,” Robinson noted. ning. defeating Dublin twice last back to the 1960s. Nico Melendres from Moreau Catholic in Hayward The Matadors finished week, 11-4 and 12-1. Heading off to Sacramento State is sophomore Daja won his 800 heat with a 1:56, competing in the second- with 10 hits, including two Dublin (5-11) has a Johnson from De Anza High in Richmond. Johnson fastest heat of the event. each from Will Wentworth, home-and-away series with ranks fourth all-time in the 200 and fifth in the 200. Athletes have traveled as far as Southern California Xavier Lortie, and Logan Dougherty Valley (9-13). “She has been killing it for us,” Robinson said. to compete unattached. Chabot has only had two scrim- Mock. Jaelen Craft, who specializes in the 400 hurdles, will mages, both with Diablo Valley College, saving a year be headed to Cal Poly Ponoma. Craft’s father, Jerry, has of eligibility from what would have been a very short been Chabot’s sprints coach the past seven years. season. Then there is Alonzo Floriolli, who has run 21.00 in “One positive thing is our freshmen will still have the 200, which would tie the school record and has re- four years of eligibility, so they can compete here next corded a second-best all-time in the 100 with a 10.46. year for one year of eligibility and then three years at a Floriolli’s opportunities include UCLA and Academy university, which is a good marketing pitch.” of Art in San Francisco, Robinson said. Decision time With things looking up for a return to normal, Rob- is coming soon for Floriolli, who also has made a name inson is looking forward later this year to what is ex- for himself with his “The Flo Fam” YouTube channel. pected to be a full fall season in cross country followed During the spring, Chabot athletes can participate in- by a full track and field season. dividually, unattached, so that they must provide their “We have a really good recruiting class, so we’re own entry fees and their own transportation. looking pretty strong for both sports.”

Booster Club Announces Finalists for Olympian Awards The Livermore-Granada nia, Davis, while majoring Boosters Club has selected in biochemistry and molec- 12 finalists for its annual ular biology. The Livermore Cowboys' varsity lacrosse team hosted the Olympian Awards, three Carter Bailey -- With a Foothill Falcons May 14. Livermore won 12-11. (Photo - Doug boys and three girls from GPA of 3.32, Bailey also Jorgensen) each of the city’s compre- earned four varsity letters hensive high schools. in wrestling and is cur- Four winners, a boy and rently ranked 14th in the girl from each school, will nation among high school Pleasanton Soccer Fields be announced later at the wrestlers at 126 pounds. He Olympian Scholarship plans to continue wrestling Gain First Aid Equipment Awards banquet. Each win- at Lehigh University while On April 27, Gable Heart whose mission is to save ner will receive a $2,500 majoring in business. Beats teamed up with City lives by early detection of scholarship, while the other Wesley Chiba -- With of Pleasanton and Pleas- heart issues through heart eight finalists will each re- a GPA of 4.43, Chiba was anton RAGE Girls Soc- screenings and by plac- ceive $750. a National Merit Scholar- cer Club to place an auto- ing defibrillators in places The finalists from Grana- ship Commended Student. Sophia Anderson Carter Bailey mated external defibrillator where kids are present. The da High School are: He also earned six varsity Concert Choir, Symphony Tyler Martin – With a (AED) at Val Vista soc- organization sends a thank Sophia Anderson – With letters in track and cross Orchestra, and Jazz Labb. GPA of 3.15, Martin earned cer fields and another for you Mayor Karla Brown, a grade point average of country and was captain of She was a member of the six varsity letters in foot- Pleasanton Rage to have at Pleasanton Rage, and Erin 4.4, Anderson also earned the cross country team. He All-Northern California ball, basketball, and track. Ken Mercer Sports Park. Sharpe for accepting the four varsity letters and was plans to major in computer Honor Band. Claudino He is also active in Boy The Gable Heart Beats AEDs. Together, they are captain of the water polo science at the University of plans to attend San Diego Scouts and is working on Foundation is a non-profit making soccer fields a safer team. She also volunteers California, Santa Barbara. State University. his Eagle Award. Martin 501(c)(3) organization place to play. with the Granada Little Anthony Molleson -- Cameron Ho – With a plans to attend Las Positas League Challengers Base- Molleson, with a GPA or GPA of 4.12, Ho received College. ball program and is on the 4.13, was named to the seven varsity letters while Jaxson Mosby – Mosby Teen Advisory Board for honor roll every semester a member of the school’s earned six varsity letters Pleasanton Seeks Input on the Livermore Public Li- at Granada and received stunt and cheer teams. She in football and volleyball, brary. She plans to major in the school’s Scholar Ath- plans to major in business while maintaining a GPA Future Skatepark biochemistry in college. lete Award. He also earned management at Arizona of 3.65. He was president Pleasanton will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 26, Hannah Callahan – With five varsity letters in foot- State University. of the Associated Student a GPA of 4.16, Callahan ball, baseball, and track and to solicit feedback on design features for a possible skatepark Viviana Valenton -- Va- Body. has served as ASB also earned three varsity field, and was captain of the at Ken Mercer Sports Park. lenton, with a GPA of 4.43, Leadership President and letters and was captain of football team. He plans to earned seven varsity let- has been involved with nu- To participate in the Zoom-based meeting, scheduled for the Granada volleyball major in journalism at Cali- ters in cross country and merous school events. Jax- 6-7:30 p.m., go to www.pleasantonskatepark.com. team. She plans to study fornia Polytechnic State track. She also participated son plans to major in psy- business administration at University at San Louis in the Green Engineering chology at Arizona State Chapman University while Obispo. Academy, Girls Exploring University. competing on the school’s The finalists from Liver- Technology, Science, and Shaun Smith – With a volleyball team. more High School are: Engineering Together, and GPA of 3.69, Smith also Amador Valley Students Awarded Shea Hill – Hill, with Kinsey Claudino – With the Society of Women En- earned four varsity letters a GPA of 4.38, competed a GPA of 4.16, Claudino gineers. Plans to continue in football and basketball. For Aspirations in Computing in both track and cross also earned four varsity let- running track at California He plans to major in busi- Four Amador Valley or non-binary for their country, earning eight var- ters in lacrosse and two in State University, Sacra- ness and play football at High School students have computing-related achieve- sity letters. She plans to run basketball. She participated mento, while majoring in Santa Barbara City Col- received Bay Area NCWIT ments and aspirations as track and cross country at in the school’s marching civil engineering. lege. awards for Aspirations in part of an effort to encour- the University of Califor- band, Winter Drumline, Computing (AiC). age a diverse range of stu- Nitya Ayyagari, Hiya dents to pursue careers in Shah, Suhani Singhal, and technology. EDUCATIONAL AWARDS Deanna Wood are all Bay “Encouraging young Area affiliate winners. women’s interest in tech- Local Students Inducted Into Phi Kappa Phi Pleasanton Students Named to Belmont Dean’s List Singhal also received a na- nology careers is critical,” Two students from Pleasanton and one from Dublin were Four students from Pleasanton were named to the Dean’s List tional honorable mention. said NCWIT co-founder inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society at the University at Belmont University for the spring semester. Sponsored by the Na- Lucy Sanders. “Our work- of California, Davis this spring. tional Center for Women force needs their creativity Lauryn Hedges, Garret Newman, Haley Segundo, and Isabella & Information Technology, and unique perspectives to Inducted into the nation’s oldest collegiate honor society were Segundo all earned a grade point average of 3.5 or better the award recognizes high produce technology that is Cliff Moran and Valeria Blanco, from Pleasanton, and Michelle at the private, Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee. school students who identi- as broad and innovative as Lee, from Dublin. fy as women, genderqueer, the population it serves.” 12 The Independent • MAY 20, 2021 www.independentnews.com Aviation Company Awards Flight Scholarship FIRE Five Rivers Aviation, (Continued from first page) a fixed-based operator at south part of Livermore, will look like.” said. “It’s really simplified the Livermore Airport, has if we had to,” Testa said. As of the May 10 fire to the amount of defensible awarded a flight scholarship “Fortunately, it never season start date, opera- space you should have to Bae Son, a sophomore at came to that.” tional changes went into around your home or other the University of California, Making predictions effect at the LPFD and the structures; building materi- Irvine. about the severity of any ACFD. They are intend- als that you can use to pro- Son, from Fremont, will fire season is always tricky ed to help both agencies tect your home; and some receive 50 hours of flight business. This year’s out- get more resources fight- of the things to be aware of time in a Cessna 172, includ- look is complicated by ing vegetation fires more where fire can get in, like ing fuel, during which he two opposing conditions quickly. Both agencies a laundry vent. It has a ton plans to earn his license as both related to the relative have increased their staff- of information. They also an FAA-certified flight in- lack of rain in the region ing and added a specialized have resources in Spanish. structor. this past winter. The scar- wildland response engine It also goes into how to be Son started an aviation city of rain resulted in less called a Type 6 to many prepared if you have to be club at Washington High growth of grasses and oth- regular calls. evacuated, and some of School in Fremont and was er vegetation that can feed “A regular engine can’t the things to think about in a volunteer at the Oakland wildland fires, potentially go out to a wildland re- those situations.” Aviation Museum, where minimizing the amount of sponse,” Leal explained. Cal Fire reports that as he was a docent and helped fuel available to any fire “(With the Type 6), we can of May 9 there have been clean the aircraft. that is ignited. However, respond to something if it 1,812 reported fires in Cal- The summer before his the fuel that is available is comes up while we’re out ifornia that have burned senior year of high school, extraordinarily dry, partic- and about. We are well pre- 9,392 acres in the state this Son earned his pilot’s license ularly for this time of year. pared to respond regard- year. That represents 653 after receiving a scholarship “That’s what makes it less of the situation. We’re more fires and 7,736 more from the Upwind Founda- difficult to predict what prepared to go as soon as acres that burned over the tion that included nine weeks this fire season will look that call comes in.” same period last year. of ground school and nine Bae Son, left, recently received a flight scholarship from Five Rivers Aviation. (Photo - Pete Sandu) like,” said Joanna Leal, Now is the time for “We've seen increas- weeks of flight instruction. Alameda County Fire De- homeowners to prepare for ingly devastating fires partment (ACFD) public the wildland fire season, over the last several years, affairs manager. “Last year particularly those who live which are likely to only AIRPORT in Alameda County, we in urban-rural interface continue to worsen,” said (Continued from first page) had the SCU Lightning zones, said Testa. Fires Alameda County District munity, representing 4.1% airport, like San Francisco, sible … to be good neigh- Complex, which originat- that devastated Santa Rosa 4 Supervisor Nate Miley. of the month’s operations. Oakland or San Jose, where bors and work with our ed in Alameda County. It in 2017; Vacaville last year “We all need to do our part That number is drasti- they meet specific FAA re- community,” Commission- was a unique situation that starkly illustrated how and I encourage residents cally higher than March quirements to accept and er Adam Bertsch said. “But we don’t regularly see, so vulnerable homes in those to clear brush and poten- 2020, which saw only 13, receive scheduled air carri- we don’t have any teeth, we it’s hard to predict what zones can be to wildfire. tial fire hazards from your and February of this year, er aircrafts. such as South- can’t physically stop people we’ll see if you look at “There’s a really great property, have an evacu- years past. For the Alam- website – readyforwildfire. ation plan in place, and which saw 141. Moran west, United, American or from flying in.” eda County Fire Depart- org – that has really user- remember to check in on speculated the cause could Alaska Airlines.” The commission also ment, we’re focusing on friendly information for those vulnerable members be related to higher interest Moran noted the four re- welcomed newly appointed preparedness rather than folks that don’t necessarily of our community should in the airport. quirements for accepting member Victoria Schellen- predicting what the season know all of the lingo,” Leal disaster strike." “A lot of the complaints, large air carriers — dedi- berger. She filled a vacancy when we looked back, are cated firefighting appa- left earlier this year when related to when we had ratus, specific pavement a commissioner left the KaiserAir brought forth markings, lighting and sig- board. The airport commis- by the airport commis- nage — aren’t met by the sion is composed of five sion,” he said. “We noticed Livermore Airport. He ex- members appointed by the that when there are certain plained the types of planes city council. Per require- items of any hot button is- normally seen there are ments, three members must sues toward the airport, we smaller aircrafts, function- be amateur or commercial generally do see an increase ing as on-demand charter pilots. Commission mem- in complaints . . . also, peo- planes. bers are meant to represent ple are home a lot more. One topic covered in and further the interest of So, they are hearing things complaints submitted in the aviation industry to all day they didn’t hear in public comments addressed serve public interest, ad- 2019, when they were in planes flying outside of cur- vise city council and the the city working.” few hours. planning commission on Moran said the Kaise- “Third-party apps like development and zoning, rAir proposal is a building ‘Flight Aware’ show that a and manage other matters project intended for the flight is scheduled to fly in related to the airport. south side of the airfield. way before curfew hours The Livermore Munici- Following historic state fires and worsening drought conditions, officials urge residents to Residents were concerned actually end,” wrote the pal Airport is owned by prepare for the 2021 fire season. Seen here in August 2020, firefighters battle flames that KaiserAir would be flying commenter, whose name the City of Livermore and scorched Del Valle. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) large jets, like the Boeing was not shared. “What is operates as a division of the 737, on a regular schedule, the airport doing to reign public works department. but Moran said this would in such pre-planned curfew The airport is a general not be the case. violations?” aviation reliever airport, SCHOOLS “The Livermore Munici- Moran explained that the capable of serving private (Continued from first page) pal Airport is classified by airport is federally funded business, corporate tenants the Federal Aviation Ad- and open 24 hours a day; it and customers primarily virtual education while re- mote learning environment of that is dependent on ministration (FAA) as a is, therefore, unable to re- in the Tri-Valley. It has se- maining part of the school for a variety of reasons, some legislation going on general aviation airport, so strict aircraft coming in at cured approximately 500 district. including the flexibil- in the capital.” we are an airport that will any time of the day or night. tenants, most of whom are “Our plan is next ity that's offered through Schools reopening fully accept all types of general Staff can only ask pilots to Livermore and Pleasanton year, we are back in it,” asynchronous learning,” raises the question of what aviation aircraft, which are voluntarily restrain from residents. said Philomena Rambo, said Patrick Gannon, could happen next winter, single engine piston all the flying during nighttime The Livermore Mu- spokesperson for the PUSD spokesperson. “Our when cold and flu season way to corporate charter hours, with no recourse to nicipal Airport is located Livermore Valley Joint district will continue to once more strikes in tan- aircraft, as well as possibly punishment. at 680 Terminal Circle in Unified School District provide a remote learning dem with an increase in any military visitations we “What we do have is the Livermore. For more in- (LVJUSD). “It will be the option that offers students COVID-19 cases. Rambo may have,” Moran said. voluntary refraining from formation on the Airport usual bell schedule . . . the the same flexibility over thinks campus closures are “We are not a commercial night flying, and it is in all Commission, visit www. alternative will be the vir- their learning through our unlikely. service airport or what is of our best interest as pilots cityoflivermore.net/city- tual academy, so students new Pleasanton Virtual “Closing campuses is not also known as a part 139 to the greatest extent pos- gov/clerk/comms/aac.htm. can either be in school or Academy on an ongoing our call — that is the coun- they can enroll in the vir- basis beginning next year.” ty health department’s call tual academy.” Students in the virtual — and right now they are O'MALLEY Livermore’s virtual op- academy will also have the averse to closing schools,” (Continued from first page) tions will entail the K-8 option to participate in ac- she said. “We might close crime.” 100% have gone off to col- county in the State and per- Virtual Learning Academy tivities at their local school a classroom if there is an Under her leadership, the lege. haps the country, per capi- and the Virtual Learning sites. outbreak, but districts do office expanded the victim/ O’Malley led an initia- ta,” O’Malley added. 9-12 Program. Fully cre- Dublin Unified School not have the wherewithal witness division to 40 vic- tive on both a national and Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA dentialed LVJUSD teach- District (DUSD) has an- to close the schools.” tim advocates and opened statewide level to test fo- – 15) said he was saddened ers will teach both courses, nounced it intends to open Rambo speculated the Family Justice Center, rensic sexual assault kits. to hear that O’Malley will and students will be able to full-time, five days each things might be done dif- the second of its kind in the After discovering the crisis no longer serve as district participate in extracurricu- week in the new school ferently in future, based on country. The Federal Judi- of untested sexual assault attorney. cial Center provides servic- kits in police evidence, “But we are so fortunate lars like sports and dances year. The board also re- the hindsight of 2020. She es primarily to women and O’Malley took the issue to for the commitment she’s at their local school site. cently voted to include pointed out that research children who are victims of the White House. During made throughout her career Pleasanton Unified a virtual option for the has shown children are not domestic violence, sex as- his term, President Barack to help victims of domestic School District (PUSD) district, though details as vulnerable as originally sault or human trafficking, Obama signed into law the violence, human trafficking also announced its virtual haven’t been ironed out. believed. All districts con- or elder/dependent care Sexual Assault Kit Initia- and sexual assault,” Swal- option for next year, called “We held a virtual town tinue to remind families to abuse or child abuse. tive. well said. “For me, Nancy the Pleasanton Virtual hall and talked about keep sick students at home The office has become O’Malley has also writ- has played many roles: hir- Academy. The district has the virtual academy and and monitor symptoms. a leader in combating hu- ten, sponsored and advo- ing attorney, boss, mentor, stated publicly it is com- fielded questions from the For more information on man trafficking. In 2009, cated for more than 61 bills friend and, most recently, mitted to providing for a community,” said DUSD LVJUSD’s virtual options, O’Malley introduced that have become law in the wedding officiant. As Nan- full-time, in-person return, public information offi- visit livermoreschools. H.E.A.T Watch (Human State of California. Since cy’s service to the office but also wanted to offer a cer Chip Dehnert. “So we org/virtuallearning. Exploitation and Traffick- the beginning of her district comes to an end next year, flexible, tuition-free re- are in the process of in- For more information ing), a blueprint for all attorney career, she has her work to serve justice mote learning option for corporating some of their on PUSD’s virtual option, communities to build their fought for the appropriate will go on. I’m excited for all students. thoughts and concerns as visit www.pleasantonvir- anti-trafficking initiatives. treatment of inmates; Indi- what’s next.” “We do have students we pull together specifics tualacademy.com/. H.E.A.T. Watch is now a viduals sentenced to State O’Malley said she was who are thriving in the re- on the program and some national model. Prison for the most serious grateful to those who of- In 2011, O’Malley cre- crimes committed in Alam- fered support over the ated the District Attorney eda County make up less course of her career. BROTHEL Justice Academy (DAJA) than 3% of the total prison “Your voices have con- (Continued from first page) for juniors and seniors in population. tributed to the success and rented. for utilities where the al- Service in 2018. high school. More than “We have created more progress of the office and Detectives served search leged prostitution crimes In addition to depositing 1,000 students have partici- alternative courts to in- to the safety of our commu- warrants at the Park Sierra occurred, they alleg- and withdrawing tens of pated in the program, and carceration than any other nity,” she concluded. apartment and Liu’s Hay- edly laundered more than thousands of dollars into ward home on May 24, $362,000. and from their own bank PANDEMIC 2017. Officers located the The Alameda County accounts, the men alleg- (Continued from first page) female victims and “evi- District Attorney’s Offices edly used their profits to He further added that recommended projects, and beautification. dence related to prostitu- suspects the men furnished “fund extravagant shop- the city will hold off on a 42% of the $152.5 mil- The council directed staff tion,” the report said. the apartments, including ping sprees in Las Vegas” number of smaller proj- lion in the CIP would go to bring back the final oper- A detective wrote in his the mattresses; provided and purchase luxury items. ects. Alessio spelled out the toward downtown revi- ating budget and final CIP report that he believed Liu condoms, food and shel- They also made invest- long-term concerns in need talization, with the next for consideration at a June rented apartments “for the ter to the sex workers; and ments and acquired real of monitoring to be storm- largest chunk (19%) going meeting. sole purpose of procur- drove them to and from the estate, prosecutors charge. water mandates, infrastruc- toward wastewater. Other “The pandemic was a ing residences to operate apartment. In addition, Liu Illegal proceeds were ture and pension costs. CIP projects include water, major hit to us,” said Wo- brothels.” and Xu allegedly adver- used to establish local Bob Vinn, city engineer, airport, transportation and erner. “And I want to thank Prosecutors allege in a tised the services on back- and overseas Shell busi- then led the presentation infrastructure, trails, traffic staff and everyone for re- criminal complaint filed page.com, a website that nesses, including Paxino, on the proposed capital control, street maintenance, sponding well and for fig- against the men that in was shut down by the FBI, Yuman Kitchen and Jason improvement plan (CIP) storm drains, public safety, uring out how we can man- addition to leasing the U.S. Postal Inspection Ser- Electronics, prosecutors for FY 2021-23. Of the public buildings, and parks age going forward.” apartments and paying vice and Internal Revenue allege. www.independentnews.com MAY 20, 2021 • The Independent 13 Kaiser Permanente to Sponsor Mini-MBA for Small Businesses In partnership with the Initiative for a Valley, and the ICIC have collaborated to viduals’ health outcomes and reduce health Dublin Blood Drive Set Competitive Inner City (ICIC), Kaiser help more than 1,700 Northern California disparities for all residents, including our The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Permanente will offer a tuition-free, mini- business in creating more than 2,000 jobs. members.” at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley MBA program to Northern California busi- Two-thirds of those businesses were mi- The two-day, virtual mini-MBA pro- Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 4. nesses in underserved communities. nority owned. gram will be offered in July, and it is open Donors will have their temperature checked and The ICIC’s Inner City Capital Connec- “Kaiser Permanente recognizes how dif- to businesses throughout Northern Califor- everyone must wear a mask. In addition, all blood tions program is designed to help small ficult the COVID-19 pandemic has been nia. donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies, businesses develop the capabilities needed for many of the small businesses in our To apply, go to https://survey.alchemer. with the results available to donors within 7-10 to grow and create new jobs. The 40-hour communities that struggled over the past com/s3/6157904/2021-ICCC-Applica- days on the Red Cross website or by using the program includes executive education, we- year,” said Carrie Owen Plietz, president tion-Form. To nominate a small busi- Red Cross donor app. binars, coaching, and connection to capital of Kaiser Permanente’s Northern Califor- ness, go to www.survey.alchemer.com/ To schedule a blood donation, go to www. resources. nia region. “Economic opportunity is a key s3/6157424/2021-ICCC-Nomination- redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code, Since 2016, Kaiser, which operates driver of health. Our communities must Form. The deadline to apply or to nomi- DublinCommunity, or call 800-733-2767. several healthcare facilities in the Tri- be economically vibrant to improve indi- nate a small business is May 28.

on which the registrant first as an appendix of the UWMP. The following person(s) doing tion should not be granted. If FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, LEGAL NOTICES commenced to transact One of Cal Water’s service ar- business as: Amvicious Lash- no written objection is timely NAME STATEMENT for adoption information con- Moving Sale! business under the ficti- eas is the Livermore District, es LLC, 16183 Ashland Av- filed, the court may grant the FILE NO. 578642 tact Valley Humane Society at Saturday May 22 & FOR INFORMATION tious business name(s) listed which is located in Alameda enue #108, San Lorenzo, CA petition without a hearing. The following person(s) do- (925)426-8656 Sunday May 23 PLACING above: 3/1/2021. Signature County. The Livermore Dis- 94580, is hereby registered NOTICE OF HEARING ing business as: WorkSHIFT, 8:00am - 4:00pm LEGAL NOTICES of Registrant/s/: Chetan trict serves portions of the by the following owner(s): Date: 7/2/2021 1689 Arrowhead Avenue, 1823 El Padro Dr., Call 925-243-8000 Saiya, CEO. This statement City of Livermore and seg- Danielle Adona, 16183 Ash- Time: 11:00 AM Livermore, CA, 94551, is Livermore, CA 94550 was filed with the County ments of unincorporated land Avenue #108, San Loren- Dept: 17 hereby registered by the fol- (Cross street “Concannon”) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Clerk of Alameda on April Alameda County lands. As a zo, CA 94580. This business The address of the court is: lowing owner(s): Crisabel Office furniture, Kitchen ap- NAME STATEMENT 27, 2021. Expires April 27, defined urban water supplier, is conducted by a Limited Alameda County Administra- Monterola Thomas, 1689 Ar- pliances, Tools, Compres- FILE NO. 578119 2026. The Independent Le- Cal Water is preparing an Liability Company. The date tion Building 1221 Oak Street rowhead Avenue, Livermore, sor. Books & Bookcases. The following person(s) doing gal No. 4862. Published May update to its UWMP that will on which the registrant first Oakland, CA 94612 CA, 94551. This business is Holiday & Vintage items business as: FancySchmancy, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2021. address the water service commenced to transact A copy of this Order To Show conducted by an Individual. Adopt a new best friend including Princess House 525 63rd ST, Oakland, CA conditions in the Livermore business under the ficti- Cause shall be published at The date on which the reg- TVAR and other Crystal. Al- 94609, is hereby registered FICTITIOUS BUSINESS District. It is Cal Water’s in- tious business name(s) listed least once each week for istrant first commenced to Tri-Valley Animal bums, CD’s, DVD’s and VHS by the following owner(s): NAME STATEMENT tent to adopt that UWMP, above: 3/1/2021. Signature of four successive weeks prior transact business under the Rescue Tapes, plus much more! Tabitha Brown, 525 63rd ST, FILE NO. 578506 and the incorporated WSCP, Registrant/s/: Danielle Adona, to the date set for hearing on fictitious business name(s) Our current weekly adoption Oakland, CA 94609. This busi- The following person(s) do- and file that plan as required Managing Member. This the petition in the following listed above: N/A. Signature events include: TO PLACE ness is conducted by an Indi- ing business as: Andersen with the Department of Wa- statement was filed with the newspaper of general circu- of Registrant/s/: Crisabel vidual. The date on which the Bakery, 31097 Courthouse ter Resources, the California County Clerk of Alameda on lation printed in this county: Monterola Thomas, Owner. Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies CLASSIFIED AD registrant first commenced to Dr., Union City, CA 94587, State Library, and any city or April 28, 2021. Expires April The Independent News- This statement was filed with at Farmer’s Market in Pleas- Call (925)243-8000 transact business under the is hereby registered by the county within which Cal Wa- 28, 2026. The Independent paper 2250 First Street, the County Clerk of Alameda anton. The location is Deluc- fictitious business name(s) following owner(s): Hans ter provides service no later Legal No. 4867. Published Livermore, CA 94550 on May 4, 2021. Expires May chi Park, 4501 First St. Hours: 18) FREE SECTION listed above: 03/01/21. Bakery, Inc., 30703 San than 30 days after adoption. May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2021. Dated: May 7, 2021 /s/: 4, 2026. The Independent 10:00am to 1:00pm. Signature of Registrant/s/: Clemente Street, Hayward, Schedule of upcoming actions: Judge Tara M. Desautels. Legal No. 4873. Published Saturdays & Sundays - Kit- Free Pine & Oak Wood Tabitha Brown, Owner. This CA 94544. This business is On or about May 4, 2021, an FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Independent Legal May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. tens at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 You cut & haul it statement was filed with the conducted by a Corporation. electronic copy of the Draft NAME STATEMENT No. 4870 Published May Amador Plaza Rd. Hours: Lots of Pine cones, too County Clerk of Alameda on The date on which the reg- 2020 UWMP and WSCP will FILE NO. 578280 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 11am to 3pm. Please call April 13, 2021. Expires April istrant first commenced to be available for review. After The following person(s) doing NAME STATEMENT Visit our website, WWW. (408)897-3156 13, 2026. The Independent transact business under the a public review period, a pub- business as: Crystal Smiles FILE NO. 578321 TVAR.ORG, to see adoptable Legal No. 4856. Published fictitious business name(s) lic meeting to receive com- Dental, 3028 West Jack FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person(s) doing animals, volunteer opportuni- 127) LOST/ FOUND April 29, May 6, 13, 20, 2021. NAME STATEMENT business as: Catastrophe Cat listed above: 10/15/20. ments on the Draft UWMP London Blvd, Livermore, CA ties, and how to donate. NOTICES / FILE NO. 578505 Grooming, 383 South I Street, Signature of Registrant/s/: and WSCP Plan for the Liver- 94551, is hereby registered ANNOUNCEMENTS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Arthur Kao, Secretary. This more District will be held on- by the following owner(s): The following person(s) do- Livermore, CA, 94550, is here- Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL NAME STATEMENT statement was filed with the line on June 1, 2021, at 5:00 Colin Young DMD, Inc., 842 ing business as: Andersen by registered by the following RESCUE on Facebook, Twitter, 155) NOTICES FILE NO. 578341 County Clerk of Alameda on p.m. The electronic copy of 31st Avenue, San Francisco, Bakery, 2033 Stoneridge Mall owner(s): Devin Frankland, and Instagram. “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- The following person(s) do- April 28, 2021. Expires April the UWMP, WSCP, and addi- CA 94121. This business is Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588, 3884 Harvard Way, Livermore, FERAL CAT FOUNDATION fornia law requires that con- ing business as: 1. Theorem, 28, 2026. The Independent tional information on the pub- conducted by a Corpora- is hereby registered by the CA 94550. This business is Cat & kitten adoptions now tractors taking jobs that total 2. FM Associates, 462 Ham- Legal No. 4863. Published lic meeting, including a link to tion. The date on which the following owner(s): Hans conducted by an Individual. at the new Livermore Petco $500 or more (labor and/ ilton Way, Pleasanton, CA May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2021. participate, is available at the registrant first commenced Bakery, Inc., 30703 San The date on which the reg- on Saturdays from 10:00AM or materials) be licensed 94566, is hereby registered following internet address: to transact business un- Clemente Street, Hayward, istrant first commenced to to 2:30PM. We have many by the Contractors State Li- by the following owner(s): https://www.calwater.com/ der the fictitious business CA 94544. This business is transact business under the adorable, tame kittens that cense Board. State law also Forrest L. Sass, 462 Ham- PUBLIC NOTICE conservation/uwmp-review/ name(s) listed above: N/A. conducted by a Corporation. fictitious business name(s) have been tested for FiV & requires that contractors in- ilton Way, Pleasanton, CA NOTICE OF INTENT If you are unable to attend Signature of Registrant/s/: The date on which the reg- listed above: April 1, 2021. FELV, altered & vaccinated. clude their license numbers 94566. This business is TO ADOPT AN URBAN the scheduled public meet- Colin Young, President. This istrant first commenced to Signature of Registrant/s/: We also have adult cats & on all advertising. Check your conducted by an Individual. WATER ing but want to provide statement was filed with the transact business under the Devin Frankland, Owner. This ranch cats for adoption. The date on which the reg- MANAGEMENT PLAN comments regarding the pro- County Clerk of Alameda on fictitious business name(s) statement was filed with the contractor’s status at www. istrant first commenced to AND WATER posed UWMP or WSCP, you April 20, 2021. Expires April listed above: 11/06/20. County Clerk of Alameda on cslb.ca.gov or (800)321- transact business under the SHORTAGE may send your comments via 20, 2026. The Independent Signature of Registrant/s/: April 21, 2021. Expires April EMPLOYMENT CSLB (2752). Unlicensed fictitious business name(s) CONTINGENCY PLAN email to PlanningInfo@cal- Legal No. 4868. Published Arthur Kao, Secretary. This 21, 2026. The Independent 65) HELP WANTED persons taking jobs less than listed above: 2/9/1995. AND HOLD A PUBLIC water.com. Cal Water will re- May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2021. statement was filed with the Legal No. 4874. Published $500 must state in their ad- 57) SERVICES Signature of Registrant/s/: MEETING ceive comments on the Draft County Clerk of Alameda on May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. vertisements that they are Forrest L. Sass, Owner. This TO RECEIVE 2021 UWMP and WSCP from PUBLIC NOTICE April 28, 2021. Expires April BE WARY of out of area com- not licensed by the Contrac- statement was filed with the COMMENTS ON THE May 4 through June 8, 2021. T-Mobile USA is proposing to 28, 2026. The Independent FICTITIOUS BUSINESS panies. Check with the local tors State License Board.” County Clerk of Alameda on PROPOSED PLANS NAME STATEMENT Please share this notice modify an existing wireless Legal No. 4871. Published Better Business Bureau be- REAL ESTATE April 22, 2021. Expires April CALIFORNIA WATER with others that may have telecommunications facil- May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. FILE NO. 579019 fore you send money or fees. 22, 2026. The Independent SERVICE – The following person(s) do- interest in this matter. ity on a building located at Read and understand any 170) LAND FOR RENT Legal No. 4858. Published LIVERMORE 5/13, 5/20/21 2388 2nd Street, Livermore, ing business as: C.P. Delivery contracts before you sign. May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. DISTRICT CNS-3468431 Alameda County, CA 94550. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS , LLC, 3541 Kings Canyon Shop around for rates. 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / The Independent Le- Modifications include replac- NAME STATEMENT CT, Pleasanton, CA 94588, is DUPLEX / APT RENTAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS California Water Code (CWC) gal No. 4864. Pub- ing existing antennas and FILE NO. 578749 hereby registered by the fol- MERCHANDISE sections 10610 through 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- NAME STATEMENT lished May 13, 20, 2021. equipment at a top height The following person(s) do- lowing owner(s): C.P. Delivery 114) FOR SALE FILE NO. 578262 10656, known as the “Urban of approximately 49.7 feet ing business as: New City , LLC, 3541 Kings Canyon CT, ALS TO SHARE Water Management Planning The following person(s) do- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS above ground level on the Locksmith Inc., 6994 Village Pleasanton, CA 94588. This 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ 160) BOAT / RV / Act” (Act), require all urban ing business as: Simple NAME STATEMENT 42.0-foot building. Any inter- Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568, business is conducted by a YARD SALES RENTAL SPACE Machining, 2681 Vernazza water suppliers that provide FILE NO. 578381 ested party wishing to submit is hereby registered by the Limited Liability Company. water for municipal purposes Dr., Livermore, CA 94550, The following person(s) comments regarding the po- following owner(s): New The date on which the reg- LIVERMORE Inland Valley Publishing Co. either directly or indirectly to is hereby registered by the doing business as: Judith tential effects the proposed City Locksmith Inc., 6994 istrant first commenced to MOVING SALE Client Code:04126-00001 more than 3,000 customers following owner(s): Avneet Cimino, Wise Choice VA, facility may have on any Village Parkway, Dublin, transact business under the 5155 LILLIAN CT. Re: Legal Notice for or supply more than 3,000 Singh, 2681 Vernazza Dr., 389 Basswood Cmn. #12, historic property may do so CA 94568. This business is fictitious business name(s) Sat. May 22nd Classified Ads acre-feet of water annually Livermore, CA 94550. This Livermore, CA 94551, is by sending such comments conducted by a Corporation. listed above: 3/1/2011. Sig- 8am - 1 pm The Federal Fair Housing Act, to prepare an Urban Water business is conducted by hereby registered by the to: Project 6121001022 - The date on which the reg- nature of Registrant/s/: Ron- Everything Must Go! Title VII of the Civil Rights Management Plan (UWMP) at a General Partnership. The following owner(s): Judith MAB EBI Consulting, 6876 istrant first commenced to ald N. Potter, President. This No Early Birds, Please! Act of 1964, and state law least once every five years. date on which the registrant Anne Cimino, 389 Bass- Susquehanna Trail South, transact business under the statement was filed with the GARAGE SALE! prohibit advertisements for UWMPs support a water sup- first commenced to transact wood Cmn. #12, Livermore, York, PA 17403, or via tele- fictitious business name(s) County Clerk of Alameda on May 13 May 20 housing and employment business under the ficti- plier’s long-term resource CA 94551. This business is phone at (617) 909-9035. listed above: 1/11/21. Sig- May 12,, 2021. Expires May that contain any preference, planning to ensure that ad- tious business name(s) listed conducted by an Individual. The Independent Legal No. nature of Registrant/s/: Kul- 12, 2026. The Independent Moving Sale: limitation or discrimination equate water supplies are above: 4/4/2021. Signature The date on which the reg- 4869. Published May 2021. deep Singh, President. This Legal No. 4875. Published Includes furniture, household based on protected classes, available to meet existing of Registrant/s/: Avneet istrant first commenced to statement was filed with the May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. items, clothing, books, stuffed including race, color, religion, and future water demands Singh, General Partner. This transact business under the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE County Clerk of Alameda on animals, golf clubs, and more. sex, handicap, familial status under defined conditions. statement was filed with the fictitious business name(s) FOR CHANGE OF NAME May 5, 2021. Expires May CLASSIFIEDS 2424 Calderon Ct. or national origin. IVPC does The UWMP must describe County Clerk of Alameda on listed above: N/A. Signature Case No. HG 20098388 5, 2026. The Independent Livermore, not knowingly accept any and evaluate sources of sup- April 20, 2021. Expires April of Registrant/s/: Judith Anne Legal No. 4872. Published ANIMALS 1 day only, advertisements that are in ply, reasonable and practical 20, 2026. The Independent Cimino, Owner. This state- SUPERIOR COURT OF May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 2021. 8:00 am to 3:00 pm violation of the law. efficient uses, reclamation, 2) CATS/ DOGS Legal No. 4859. Published ment was filed with the CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF May 22, 2021 May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. and demand management County Clerk of Alameda on ALAMEDA activities. The components April 26, 2021. Expires April FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of the plan may vary ac- 26, 2026. The Independent TO ALL INTERESTED NAME STATEMENT cording to an individual Legal No. 4865. Published PERSONS: FILE NO. 578345 community or area’s char- May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2021. Petitioner: The following person(s) doing acteristics and its capa- Veronica Nubia Metante Professional’s Choice business as: Warrior Well- bilities to efficiently use and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS P.O. Box 2596 ness, 300 Lee Avenue, Liver- conserve water. The UWMP NAME STATEMENT Dublin, CA 94568 more, CA 94551, is hereby must also address measures FILE NO. 578146 (925) 325-4972 Real Estate Directory registered by the following for residential, commercial, The following person(s) doing [email protected] Local guide to the Valley’s Leadin g owner(s): Erin Elizabeth governmental, and industrial business as: Tha Moxie, 604 E filed a petition with this court Chandler, 300 Lee Avenue, water demand management. 17th ST. Oakland, CA 94606, for a decree changing names Real Estate Professionals & Services Livermore, CA 94551. This Further, Section 10632 of is hereby registered by the as follows: business is conducted by an the CWC requires that ev- following owner(s): Ericka Present Name: Individual. The date on which ery urban water supplier McCoy, 604 E 17th ST. Oak- Veronica Nubia Metante the registrant first com- shall prepare and adopt a land, CA 94606. This business Proposed Name: menced to transact business Water Shortage Contin- is conducted by an Individual. Veronika Nubia Metante Sandee Utterback under the fictitious business gency Plan (WSCP) as part The date on which the reg- THE COURT ORDERS (925) 487-0524 name(s) listed above: N/A. of its plan (UWMP). Sec- istrant first commenced to that all persons interested CalBRE#00855150 Signature of Registrant/s/: tion 10632.2 provides that. transact business under the in this matter appear before WWW.SANDEEU.COM Erin Chandler, Owner. This “An urban water supplier fictitious business name(s) this court at the hearing in- Specializing in statement was filed with the shall follow, where fea- dicated below to show cause, listed above: 4/1/2021. Livermore’s sible and appropriate, the County Clerk of Alameda on Signature of Registrant/s/: if any, why the petition for Finest Homes April 22, 2021. Expires April prescribed procedures and Ericka McCoy, Owner. This change of name should not 22, 2026. The Independent implement determined short- statement was filed with the be granted. Any person ob- Legal No. 4860. Published age response actions in its County Clerk of Alameda on jecting to the name changes Cindy Greci Dominic Greci DENNIS SERRAO May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. water shortage contingency April 14, 2021. Expires April described above must file Broker Associate /REALTOR plan...or reasonable alterna- a written objection that in- 14, 2026. The Independent (925) 784-1243 (925) 525-0864 Serving Livermore & Tri-Valley since 1999 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS tive actions, provided that GRI GRI Legal No. 4866. Published cludes the reasons for the [email protected] NAME STATEMENT descriptions of the alternative May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 2021. objection at least two court FILE NO. 578375 actions are submitted with days before the matter is R E A L E S T A T E TriValleyHomeSellers.com The following person(s) the annual water shortage FICTITIOUS BUSINESS scheduled to be heard and DRE#01323804 DRE#01707140 (925) 876-3756 doing business as: Tay’s assessment report pursu- NAME STATEMENT must appear at the hearing www.GreciGroup.com Cal BRE#01251442 Cookie Co., 513 Regulus ant to Section 10632.1.” The FILE NO. 578531 to show cause why the peti- Rd., Livermore, CA 94550, WSCP will be incorporated THE KRISTY PEIXOTO TEAM is hereby registered by the Linda Newton REALTOR®, GRI, SRES following owner(s): Taylor Estates, Ranches and Land Realtors... Matthews,513 Regulus Rd., 925-251-2536 | www.estatesandranches.com(925) 216-2015 Luxury homes, Ranches & Land Realtors Livermore, CA 94550. This [email protected] business is conducted by an (925) Kristy Peixoto 621-1210 | Nancy Valett | Kimberly Stanley | Rannie Greer | Dannie ElationRE.comBaker Individual. The date on which CalBRE #01256255 / #01741240 / [email protected] the registrant first com- CalBRE# 01256255/ 01741240/ 01943073/01256255 #01943073 / #01193347 TheKristyPeixotoTeam.com DRE #01312631 menced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above: N/A. Signature of Registrant/s/: TO PLACE YOUR AD, Taylor Matthews, Owner. This statement was filed with the PLEASE CONTACT: County Clerk of Alameda on April 23, 2021. Expires April 925.243.8010 23, 2026. The Independent [email protected] Legal No. 4861. Published May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. Gail Henderson Broker Associate, MPA Gordon Corsie FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Commercial • Residential Real Estate Broker NAME STATEMENT Your local news source is delivered free (925) 980-5648 Scotsman Realty Group FILE NO. 478448 [email protected] CA DRE Lic # 0091100 The following person(s) doing to readers in the Tri-Valley. www.gailhenderson.com business as: Fullfeel, 8048 We are asking readers, who are able, to make a voluntary Call/Text: Golden Eagle Way, Pleas- contribution of $10 a month, or $100 a year. 925.202.5497 anton, CA 94588, is hereby DRE 01709171 www.thescotsman.com registered by the following You can sign up online at www.independentnews.com/contribute/ owner(s): Zoomifier Corpo- or mail a check to 2250 First St., Livermore, CA 94550 ration, 8048 Golden Eagle To Place Your Ad, Call or Email: Way, Pleasanton, CA 94588. This business is conducted 925.243.8010 [email protected] by a Corporation. The date independentnews.com | 925.243.8000 Follow us on 14 The Independent • MAY 20, 2021 www.independentnews.com Students Win Water Awareness Contest Behind the Scenes at Nine Livermore elemen- rang, Leo R. Croce Elemen- tary school students were tary fourth-grader Jacob Uncorked Competition recognized last week for their Ryan, and Leo R. Croce El- By Laura Ness Judges were Mercier, winning entries in the annual ementary fifth-grader Avery Jim Gordon of Wine En- Livermore Water Awareness Lockhart. There’s little doubt that Poster Contest. The contest was open to all the wine competition Tri- thusiast and Fred Swan of NorCal Wines, and they The theme this year was third, fourth and fifth grade Valley Conservancy (TVC) “Without Water, Life Would students enrolled in a Liver- Executive Director Laura all came away impressed. They were stoked to de- Be Pretty Dry.” more school or living in the Mercier started 12 years Placing first in the an- city. It was sponsored by Cal- ago to spotlight the wines clare these by far the best they have judged from the nual contest were Sunset El- ifornia Water Service, Liver- grown in the Tri-Valley has ementary third-grader Stella more Municipal Water, and been a resounding success. region yet, from the stun- ning Occasio Malvasia Marcel, Rancho Las Positas the Zone 7 Water Agency. The organization has fourth-grader Yul Kim, and “We believe it’s never too come a long way since the Bianca to Rhonda Wood’s Pink Pearl Rose to the im- Sunset Elementary fifth- early to teach our students days of crowding into the grader Kayla Dippo. about the importance of wa- Wine Steward. Year over pressive Nella Tella Cab- ernet Sauvignon, made by Second place went to Al- ter conservation,” said Steve year, the wines get better tamont Creek third-grader Aguiar, Livermore’s interim overall, and each year, new Collin Cranor. “The trend has gener- Utsha Dey, Emma C. Smith water resources manager. wines and winners emerge. Elementary fourth-grader “We have sponsored this This year’s competition ally been upward for some Some Livermore cop cars have gone on to live in England as time,” said Swan. “The citizens' vehicles. (Photo courtesy of Bob Kowalski) Selina Sharma, and Altamont contest for more than 20 had 165 entries compared Creek fifth-grader Angeline years, and our hope is that the to 127 in 2020, with 28 leap even from last year was very notable.” Roy. hundreds of Livermore stu- wineries participating. In Third went to Emma C. dents who have participated the Other Dry White cat- Choosing Best of Class Livermore Police Car Gets was really straightforward Smith Elementary third- over the decades have now egory, for example, there grader Prabveer Singh Sa- become water-wise adults.” were 28 entries compared in some cases, when a wine New Celebrity Life in England to 11 in 2020, and 17 Char- really stood out. It was donnays in the under $35 tougher when many of the In 2016, Bob Kowal- as it cannot be confused category, up from eight. contenders were equally ski, from March, Cam- with the British police Having the winemakers vet strong, as in the over $40 bridgeshire, England, cars. According to Kowal- the entries, selecting only Cabernet Sauvignon and imported a straight-out- ski, there are about 30 Ford the wines they feel are the Petite Sirah categories, of-service Livermore Po- Crown Victorias in the UK, best examples to go for- where all the entries re- lice Department patrol car. and they attract a lot of at- ward to the final judging is ceived double gold medals, Old cruisers are usually tention, as people know and among the Bordeaux repainted, reused as cabs them from U.S. cop mov- enormously instructive for Support our GoFundMe campaign to stop all involved. It makes the Blends, where four out of or scrapped, but car 27 es- ies. After contacting the medal round judging really six entrants were double caped that fate and ended Livermore PD, Kowalski the destruction of North Livermore Valley tough. golds. up on the other side of the was able to confirm this car pond. There, it is legal to was in service as a pool car Learn more & donate at: Congratulations to the Best of Class winners: drive it on the public roads, from 2009 to 2015. www.SaveNorthLivermoreValley.com • Dave Hendrickson, Occasio Winery 2020 Malvasia Bi- anca (Other Dry White) • Darin Winton, Cellar 13 Winery 2019 Chardonnay ($35 or less) • Dave Hendrickson, Occasio Winery 2019 Reserve Char- donnay (over $35) • Rhonda Wood, Wood Family Vineyard 2020 Pink Peark Grenache Rose (Rose) • Dane Stark and Jack Guinchard, Page Mill Winery 2018 Merlot (Merlot) • Aaron Luna, Fenestra Winery, 2017 Infrared (Rhone Blends) • Rhonda Wood, Wood Family Vineyards 2018 “The Cap- tain” (Bordeaux Blends) • Larry Dino, Cuda Ridge 2018 Petit Verdot (Other Reds) • Steven Mirassou, 2018 L’Autre Cote Cabernet Franc (Cabernet Franc) • Darcie Kent, Darcie Kent Vineyards 2018 Tesla Neigh- bors Cabernet Sauvignon ($40 or less) • Collin Cranor and Griffin Beemiller, Nella Terra Cellars 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (over $40) • John Willumson, Concannon 2018 Nina’s Reserve Cuvee (Petite Sirah) The Best White, Red and Best of Show will be announcedNow Open in Pleasanton on May 20.

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