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VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 31 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Futurist Portrays Genetic Future As Exciting ­– and Dangerous By Jeff Garberson Jamie Metzl. world by breeding superior sol- in our evolutionary trajectory as a A genetic future that is at once Our goal may be to make future diers or scientists for geopolitical species. This is just a stopping point both extremely promising and humans healthier, smarter and more advantage. along the way.” extremely dangerous is already capable, but the ability to modify Metzl’s talk was part of the Rae Metzl’s views on the topic are starting to unfold, according to a genetic code also opens the door to Dorough Speaker Series. laid out in greater detail his recent See Inside Section A futurist who spoke last week at unintended consequences like mak- “We are entering an age where book, “Hacking Darwin: Genetic Section A is filled with Livermore’s Bankhead Theater. ing future generations vulnerable radical technology is going to Engineering and the Future of information about arts, That future is based upon our to presently unknown diseases or change the world around us and Humanity.” people, entertainment and rapidly growing ability to modify environmental conditions. the world within us in deep and Metzl is a senior fellow on the special events. There are the DNA genetic code that governs It also raises the possibility of fundamental ways,” he told the Atlantic Council who has served education stories, a variety new competitions between na- Bankhead audience. with the National Security Coun- of features, and the arts our biology, making it possible to alter the human race in fundamen- tions, genetic arms races in which “Being Homo sapiens was never cil, the Senate Foreign Relations and entertainment and some nations try to dominate the going to be some terminal point bulletin board. tal ways, according to the futurist, (See GENETIC FUTURE, page 3) County’s Homeless Rose 43% in 2 years By Ron McNicoll population shows 34% were in Homelessness in Alameda tents, 23% in cars or vans, 22% County has increased by 43% in recreational vehicles, 20% over the past two years, according outdoors near streets, and 1% in to data gathered by volunteers on abandoned buildings. Jan. 31 in the county. In the Valley, Livermore had Every two years on the last 179 unsheltered and 85 sheltered, day in January, volunteers fan out for a total of 264 homeless. In through the county from tempo- Pleasanton, there were 70 home- rary headquarter locations to visit less, all unsheltered. homeless encampments, people Dublin had the second-lowest sleeping on park benches, and number of homeless in the county those in community homeless at eight, all of them unsheltered. shelters to make the count. Piedmont had no homeless The total counted on Jan. 31 people. was 8022 — with 1710 of them The biggest homeless popula- sheltered and 6312 unsheltered. tions have been found to be 4071 Analysis of the unsheltered in Oakland, 1108 in Berkeley, (See HOMELESS, page 10) The District 57 team, made up of Livermore/Granada Little League All-Stars, played its first game Monday night against Central USA at the Little League Intermediate World Series at Max Baer Park Can Westside Downtown in Livermore. For another photo, see page 6. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen) Hotel Developer Be Found If City of Livermore Interested? Livermore’s mayor, a council that there were no submittals for Tri-Valley Economy Said to Be member, city staff and citizens have the westside. The eastside was seen discussed recently whether a hotel as a preferred location. developer would step up to develop At the July 23 Council meet- Tied to Regions Rising Together a hotel on the westside of Liver- ing, Mayor John Marchand stated, By Carol Graham Garré Vineyard & Winery. context that the regional economy more Avenue. If the Central Park “I’ve heard a lot of people come initiative and related referendum up and say that they have talked to The Livermore Valley Chamber “The economy, from the per- here in the Tri-Valley, and in the Bay spective of the macro economic sta- Area, is operating within.” passed, a westside hotel developer hoteliers and there are all kinds of of Commerce Keynote speaker would be necessary. hoteliers that are looking to bring Micah Weinberg, Ph.D., who also tistics, is largely where it has been The pivot aligns with Weinberg’s for the last five or six years. Were I new position as CEO of California Opinions have varied. in a hotel, westside, eastside. Since spoke at a Chamber luncheon last At the July 8 council meeting, we had the 14 responses to our RFP year, addressed the State of the to show you those charts, I would Forward (CA Fwd), a non-profit have to come up with new jokes, or organization founded in 2008 that Councilmember Bob Coomber that was in 2015 now, has anybody Economy, stressing the need for asked staff when the 2015 hotel approached the city bringing a connectivity between California’s old jokes that you’d forgotten, but advocates for shared prosperity the underlying data would be more across all of the state’s regions Request for Proposal (RFP) went hotel project to the city?” diverse regions. out, how many hoteliers chose the Paul Spence answered “No, we The event was the third in a or less the same,” Weinberg said. and for improved government “So I’m going to pivot this year, and performance and accountability. westside. Community Develop- have not had anybody else come series of four Wine Country Lun- ment Director Paul Spence noted cheons. It took place July 25 at talk a little bit about the statewide (See TRI-VALLEY ECONOMY, page 5) (See HOTEL DEVELOPER, page 8) Subsidized Rents to Cost 7% More In Alameda County — Again By Ron McNicoll housing rose 7% last year, too. In the past three years is really paying higher the subsidized rents are al- people’s rents upward. HUD bases the previous year they went up 4%, a 19% increase. lowed to rise. Management firms its formula strictly on household Subsidized rents are rising bringing the three-year increase The rent increases are allowed are not required to raise rents, income, not new housing prices. another 7% this year in Alameda to 18%. under HUD rules. They are tied to but may do so to the ceiling set Building far more houses in County, the third consecutive year However, the percentage in- the Area Median Income (AMI), by HUD. the county might help the new they have increased. crease is added each year, similar under a complex formula. The In effect, prosperity in Alameda housing market for the many tech Various subsidy programs for to compounded savings interest. AMI also includes Contra Costa County, with its increasing popula- workers commuting to jobs in San senior apartment complexes and That means any person who has County at the same figure. tion of high-salary, high-tech em- Francisco and the Peninsula, but for subsidized tenants in other been in a subsidized apartment for The higher the AMI goes, the ployees, is driving lower income (See RENT INCREASES, page 3) Referendum Launched to Protect Livermore Voters’ Right to Choose The organization, Protect the A press release states, “The Bankhead Theater. The Plan would voters the right to choose the best Livermore Mayor John March- Central Park Vote, announced a ref- Central Park Plan, which qualified allow the development of other plan for Livermore. and said during his State of the City erendum drive to challenge the July for the ballot before the Council’s park, cultural, retail, parking, and “The timing of the Council's in- talk, “I, for one, believe this com- 29, 2019 City Council ordinance action, would place a wine country, residential uses elsewhere on the consistent action is no coincidence. munity has no interest in delaying approving a development agree- destination hotel west of Livermore 8.2 acre downtown site. The Council is trying to undermine the downtown project — no interest ment with 2205 Railroad Ave LLC Avenue on Railroad Avenue, and a “Putting a referendum on the the Central Park Plan. We will not in going back to the drawing board (aka Presidio) for a hotel located on garage with a street level restaurant ballot to reject the City Council’s stand by while the voters' rights are and endlessly redesigning this by the east side of Livermore Avenue. and retail on the east side near the inconsistent action will give the trampled on.” initiative and at the ballot box.” Livermore Hotel and Other Downtown Development Agreements Approved By Bruce Gach Eastside Hotel three-story, approximately 65,000 Park, stated, “The DA action is an An ordinance approving a De- square foot, 125-135 room up- illegal and unconstitutional deci- velopment Agreement (DA) with scale-branded hotel. The hotel will sion to annul the voters’ rights to Presidio Co., a hotel development include 1,400 to 2,000 square feet legislate by initiative. The council company, to build a downtown of conference space and a rooftop is hurrying to lock down the terms hotel on the eastside of Livermore deck. of its downtown plan to prevent Avenue was unanimously ap- Thirteen speaking in the public the Central Park Plan from gaining proved at the July 29 Livermore hearing opposed the ordinance and further support from the voters. City Council meeting. eleven supported it. The goal is to render the initiative Presidio is proposing to build a Tamara Reus, secretary for meaningless. Our only option is to Citizens for a Livermore Central (See DOWNTOWN HOTEL, page 9) Housing, Retail and Cultural Uses Resolutions authorizing staff and Shakespeare’s Associates were possible conflict of interest. to proceed with the negotiation approved by the Livermore City Livermore Planning Manager of terms for Development Agree- Council at its July 23 meeting, con- Steve Stewart stated, “In light of Mayor John Marchand unveils the new street sign marking the ments with Red Bear Property tinued from July 22. The vote was the recent initiative that would Management, Livermore Science unanimous, with Councilmember rewrite the zoning for the down- official opening of Veterans Way, connecting South Livermore and Society Center, Eden Housing Trish Munro recused because of a (See DOWNTOWN PLAN, page 8) Avenue and South L street. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen)

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Scholz Obituaries...... 9 Milestones...... 12 2 The Independent • AUGUST 1, 2019 SHORT NOTES Referendum and Initiative Transportation development, and fund course Beaudin’s last day with Commission Earns accessibility coordination. the City will be August 9. “Receiving this grant al- The recruitment process for Transparency Information Top Award lows us to create six additional his replacement will begin The Certificate of Achieve- online certificate programs shortly, and is anticipated to By Bruce Gach local ordinance to do both the signature gatherers “are ment for Excellence in Fi- that lead to jobs in high de- take three to six months. nancial Reporting has been At the July 23 Livermore what SB 47 and AB 1451 saying we’re in the pockets mand in the Bay Area and that were proposing. Martin re- of big tobacco.” awarded to Alameda County pay a living wage,” said Dr. City Council meeting, a Transportation Commission Pleasanton Hosts letter to the State Chair of plied that staff would return Councilmember Trish Stacy Thompson, Vice Presi- with information concerning Munro said, “I used to think by the Government Finance dent of Academic Services. Middle School the Assembly Appropria- Officers Association of the Pool Party tions Committee supporting those possibilities. the initiative process was put It's estimated that one-third Councilmember Bob into place to give people a United States and Canada of students in the California The City of Pleasanton SB 47 was unanimously (GFOA) for its Comprehen- Community Colleges system Youth and Teen Program is approved. The measure Coomber said he just wanted voice and to give them a sive Annual Financial Report now take at least one class hosting an end-of-summer requires individuals who to see truth and transpar- way to participate in de- (CAFR) for the year ended online. Middle School Pool Party are asked to sign state or ency, and names that people mocracy in a more direct June 30, 2018. "Not every student can on Friday, August 9, from local initiatives, referen- can refer to and understand way.” She continued, “I The Certificate of Achieve- study in a traditional class- 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Dolores dums or recall petitions to exactly, as if there were an now realize that wasn’t the ment is the highest form of room setting,” said Dr. Kris- Bengston Aquatic Center, be provided with informa- agenda from those backing case. The more money and recognition in the area of tina Whalen, Vice President 4455 Black Ave. the initiative. the more signature gatherers governmental accounting The event, open to students tion about the committees of Academic Services. “Dis- and/or funders paying for Referring to an initia- you could pay, the more this and financial reporting, and abilities that make it difficult to in or entering middle school, tive organized by the big process had been corrupted its attainment represents a provides youths with a fun the measures. Their names attend classes on campus, lack should be attached to the tobacco company, JUUL, and perverted by big money significant accomplishment of transportation, childcare opportunity to engage with Councilmember Bob Wo- in one way or another. We by a government and its man- peers, swim and play games. document. Councilmembers issues, demands at home, and also unanimously agreed to erner stated, “Transparency need to have some account- agement. work schedules have tradition- Registration is $15 and craft a separate letter sup- is really important since ability.” “This fiscal leadership ally prevented students from includes admission, supervi- right now we’ve got another Vice Mayor Robert Car- and financial transparency porting AB 1451, making enrolling in college. The more sion, pizza, beverages and the big funded organization ling stated, “More informa- helps to attract additional chance to win raffle prizes. it a misdemeanor to pay a opportunities we provide for paying the same signature tion is better for everybody.” funds for transportation to students to study when and To register, visit www. signature collector based Alameda County and ensure pleasantonfun.com (enter on the number of signatures gatherers.” He noted that He added, “I am not sure where they can, the more stu- previously the council had that putting the names of the our promise to taxpayers to dents we'll be able to serve.” course code 14338), call collected. deliver critical transportation (925) 931-5340, or visit the Mayor John Marchand been accused of “being in backers is going to change LPC's grant project began the pocket of big developers the attitudes of the people projects and programs,” says July 1 and will run through Recreation Office at 200 Old asked Christine Martin, Alameda CTC Chair Supervi- June 30, 2020. Bernal Ave. Deputy City Manager, if like Eden Housing”. Now trying to get signatures.” sor Richard Valle. it were possible to craft a with the JUUL initiative, Since 2010, Alameda CTC has had 100-percent clean au- Gerry Beaudin Drivers For Survivors dits. An Independent Watch- Appointed Assistant Expands Services dog Committee annually City Manager for To Tri-Valley confirms that Measure B and City of Alameda As of July 1, Drivers For Measure BB tax dollars are Gerry Beaudin, Pleasan- Survivors has expanded its Swalwell Authors Key Provisions being spent in accordance with ton’s community development service area to East Alameda the intent of the two measures. director, has been appointed County, and is in need of many Included in the Bipartisan Reports may be viewed at to serve as assistant city man- more volunteer-companion www.alamedactc.org/news- ager for the city of Alameda. drivers. The nonprofit is re- publications/reports. During Gerry’s four years of questing volunteers for Dub- Intelligence Authorization Act service with Pleasanton, he lin, Livermore and Pleasanton Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA- The second of Swalwell’s against foreign elections Reward Offered in has led numerous community region — as well as for the projects, including updating greater East Bay Area. 15), Chairman of the Intel- measures would create a re- other than the United States, Homicide Investigation Drivers For Survivors pro- ligence Modernization and quirement providing up to with a focus on identifying The Livermore Police De- the Downtown Specific Plan, vides free transportation ser- Readiness Subcommittee, 12 weeks of paid parental the effectiveness of foreign partment is offering a $2,500 construction of the expansion vice and supportive compan- succeeded in including mea- leave for IC employees, in responses and defenses to reward for information lead- of Workday’s headquarters, ionship for ambulatory cancer ing to the arrest of homicide and advancing the Johnson sures on education, parental addition to the 12 weeks of such influence campaigns. patients, from suspicious suspect Jorge Luis Tellez. Drive Economic Development leave, and Russian influence unpaid leave available to all findings through completion On July 8, LPD officers Zone project. campaigns in this year’s bi- federal employees under the of treatments. Now in its 7th responded to a shooting that In addition, Gerry imple- partisan Intelligence Autho- Family and Medical Leave year, Drivers For Survivors occurred at 985 E. Stanley mented strategic planning ob- rization Act (IAA), which Act. This 12+12 logic sends has supported more than 500 Boulevard. A 16-year-old jectives to enhance the City’s the House approved on a a message to the IC work- cancer patients, and provided male victim was suffering customer service process by 397-31 vote. force that employees need over 18,000 rides. from a gunshot wound to the streamlining the development Swalwell’s reporting not choose between career Volunteer-companion abdomen, and was transported review process, introducing requirements for the Intel- and family, and makes IC drivers are greatly needed. to a local hospital for medical new technologies to improve ligence Community (IC) service more attractive to Drivers are only required to care. The following morning, service delivery, and develop- meet a minimum of providing student loan repayment and prospective employees by he succumbed to his injuries. ing more predictable zoning one ride every three months forgiveness programs are a providing benefits that are The Livermore Police standards for property owners. of their choosing. (More is major step toward reducing competitive with the private Department activated its “Pleasanton has benefited welcomed.) this financial burden, and sector. Criminal Investigations Unit from some outstanding proj- To provide rides, become will help recruit and retain The third of Swalwell’s (CIB) and Special Opera- ects under Gerry’s leadership, an area ambassador, or vol- a talented and diverse work- measures directs the IC to tions Unit (SOU). Detectives but his internal organizational unteer in another capacity, force that’s competitive with assess past and ongoing Rus- responded and took over the accomplishments have been visit driversforsurvivors.org, the private sector. sian influence campaigns investigation. equally impressive,” said email volunteer@driversfor- During the investigation, Nelson Fialho, city manager. survivors.org, or call (510) LPD Detectives identified the “Gerry will make an excellent 579-0535. suspect as 21-year-old Jorge assistant city manager, and we Luis Tellez of Livermore. wish him muchs a success.”nd Pr s and Pr An arrest warrant has been ivitie ogra ivitie ogra Act ms Act in your ms obtained for Tellez and he should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone sees Regional Parks Tellez, they should immedi- ately notify law enforcement. Detectives continue to fol- low up on tips attempting to locate and apprehend Tellez. Anyone with information September-October 2019 can call Livermore Police Tip-Line at (925) 371-4790. Those who wish to remain anonymous may do so. Those with information can also submit their tip to You and Blue Tip Line at youandblue. org/LPD424/cases/homicide- Look inside for: investigation-19-4137. July – August 2019

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GENETIC FUTURE RENT INCREASES (Continued from first page) (Continued from first page) Committee and the State no certainty that the implant- CHOOSING TRAITS IN The wealthy are likely to it won’t impact the HUD obligations. One senior resi- Department. ed egg will remain viable.) OFFSPRING have more options, and they formula. dent, who said she lost her Prior to writing “Hacking IVF can produce as many As scientists develop bet- will be making choices that Rent increases over the job, could no longer afford Darwin,” he authored two as 15 eggs which, after fertil- ter technology for manipulat- influence future generations. past three years have been her subsidized apartment, books on the Cambodian ization, can then be selected ing genetic code, parents will Metzl cited some of the pushing out seniors and and felt fortunate to find a others living in subsidized much cheaper place in the genocide, one a history and for implantation following increasingly be able to select characteristics that have been housing. They can no longer North Bay, though she pre- the other a novel. He has tests for relatively simple traits that they would like shown to be influenced if not afford the rent, for example ferred her Pleasanton unit. written two genetics-orient- genetic abnormalities and their offspring to have. outright determined by ge- at $190 more per month than Rising rents have also ed science fiction novels. for sex. To illustrate the kinds of netics: eye color, hair color, when they moved in three contributed to the increase He is an Ironman triath- Decades from now, it will reproductive choices that physical height, intelligence, years earlier. The $190 per of homelessness in the coun- lon competitor and an ultra be possible for a prospec- are coming, Metzl recently even personality. month totals $2280 per year. ty, according to a report on marathoner. tive parent to produce and wrote an op-ed piece for the Will we still be human That’s a huge sum for some a homelessness survey taken Early this year, he was fertilize thousands of eggs, New York Times in which once we start altering our seniors who are depending in January. appointed to a World Health Metzl said. he imagined a doctor in a fundamental genetic code? on savings and Social Se- The HUD-allowed in- Organization expert commit- This need not be done by 2045 fertility clinic advising Metzl presents the ques- curity payments. creases for the past three tee on developing standards the controversial method of a visitor. tion as philosophical rather Tenants have worried years came after several for human genome editing. harvesting embryonic cells, “We can confidently than scientific. He believes about how little money they years of no rent hikes at all, His concern about the which is objectionable in make deletions, alterations there are no absolute right have left to pay for the said Pleasanton Housing genetic revolution, he said some cultures and religions. and insertions (to your or wrong answers. remainder of their monthly last week, is based on the Instead, scientists have DNA),” the imaginary doc- He is convinced, how- (See RENT INCREASES, page 10) observation that medical learned how to convert or- tor says. The purpose will ever, that the issue should be science is already moving dinary human cells, like skin be “to alter the expression addressed by a wide cross- beyond relatively noncon- cells, into so-called pluripo- of a few genes where the section of humanity, not troversial applications in tent stem cells which in turn potential benefits seem to merely top down by leaders. healthcare and into human can be converted to other outweigh the risks — like No less than the future reproduction, where it has types of cells including eggs. for increased resistance to nature of humans will be at the potential to alter not only The process was devel- some deadly viruses, greater stake, and there is no time individuals but societies and oped by Japanese stem cell ability to build and maintain to lose. the human race itself. researcher Shinya Yamana- muscle mass, or a lower risk “This future is coming It’s a sign of how fast ka, who won the 2012 Nobel of cancer, diabetes, familial at us with an unbelievable things are moving interna- Prize as a result. Alzheimer’s, and coronary velocity,” he said. tionally that by next year, Research today is carried disease. “This is a conversation China plans to map the ge- out primarily in the labora- “Those are all part of about ethics, about what nomes of half of its newborn, tory and with animals, but our premium enhancement are the values that we want a process called sequencing in coming years there will package.” to weave into the decisions that is increasingly rapid and be human applications and The reference to a “pre- that we are collectively go- inexpensive. a dramatic expansion of mium” package suggests ing to make in the coming Within a decade, similar the power of IVF, Metzl a future in which parents years to determine how these records will exist for perhaps believes. will be faced with consumer Promethean technologies are a quarter of the people on This in turn will lead style choices that vary with going to be used, hopefully Earth. to major moral and ethical income and that affect the in ways that optimize the FOUR DECADES OF IVF dilemmas as increasingly future lives of their children good stuff and minimize the In vitro fertilization has sophisticated tests make it and their children’s children. bad stuff.” been taking place with in- possible not only to detect creasing success and reliabil- and fix simple genetic ab- ity for decades. By coinci- normalities but to undertake dence, Metzl noted, the first complex repairs and insert IVF baby, Louise Brown of genes in hopes of establish- Britain, turned 41 on the day ing desirable traits. of his Bankhead talk. Metzl likened the process Even though it is time- to computer hacking; that consuming, expensive and is, to changing the code that uncomfortable for the pro- gives a computer its instruc- spective mother who expe- tions. “Biology is hackable. riences it, IVF has become Biology is code, and we to- reliable enough to account tally get that computer code for about 1.5 percent of is now malleable and our American births – more in code is malleable.” some other countries, like The hacking – the rewrit- Japan, where about 5 percent ing of the DNA code – will are IVF babies. be done with gene editing IVF gives otherwise in- techniques like the famous fertile couples a chance to CRISPR, developed in part have children, and couples in Berkeley and constantly who want a boy or girl to try being refined in laboratories to choose gender. (There is all over the world.

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EDITORIAL for Research on Cancer has classified glyphosate duced glyphosate use by 66% for park maintenance. Eliminating Glyphosate as a "probable carcinogen to humans." The Park The phasing out of glyphosate use for developed District currently uses glyphosate as part of its pest park areas will take substantial financial resources Responding to public concern, the East Bay Re- integration management program for fire ignition and significantly impact the Park District’s general gional Park District Board of Directors approved prevention and vegetation maintenance around park fund and staffing levels. calling for an immediate ban on glyphosate use in structures, fences, walkways, and parking areas, and The district is one of the first with a goal to elimi- picnic areas, with full elimination in all developed in public right-of-way areas, including roads, bike nate its use. Board president Ayn Wieskamp stated, park areas by the end of 2020. paths, and trails. "We are proud to be a leader in parkland manage- World Health Organization's International Agency Over the past two years, the Park District has re- ment.” They have set a good example. MAILBOX (Opinions voiced in letters view of Livermore than any are telling me where and how obvious way would be to district handles 25,000 resi- They cry “fake news” and published in Mailbox are of the people grumbling much I can spend my money. relocate and reorient the resi- dents. Councilmembers are “lies” without support for those of the author and do at Council meetings about I also feel it is important dence structures to the west too far away and they just their claims. They are trying not necessarily reflect the Joan’s support for the Citi- to contribute funds to causes by exchanging it with the do not realize it. We need to demonize Joan Seppala opinion of The Independent. zens’ Plan for Downtown. and non-profits in Livermore parking structure slated for six districts plus a mayor, instead of sticking to the is- The Independent will not Joan has been a steady sup- and the Valley. Do you want the south-west corner of the not four districts plus mayor. sues — like parking, open publish anonymous letters. porter of the best for Liver- to tell me to whom and site. That move would place That’ll help in the right di- space, and the hotel location. All letters are required to more, and noise from a few how much I can contrib- the entries to the residences rection. Why are they doing this? have the names of the per- naysayers will not dissuade ute to them? Is Open Heart on South L Street facing the There are clues evidenc- Joan Seppala is a power- sons submitting them and her from her steady support Kitchen, ok? Del Valle Fine residences planned for the ing council disconnect: ful woman who has been a city of residence. Abusive for the best decisions for Arts, Fertile GroundWorks, other side of the street sug- 1) Councilmembers rely major player in city issues Livermore. Friends of the Livermore gesting a level of planning too much on staff and less for decades. She has been letters may be rejected or Joan has always been Library, Friends of Open consistency. It would also on citizen input. But staff active in Friends of Liver- edited. Frequent letter writ- fair in listening to all views, Space and Vineyards, Hope remove the buildings from is primarily concerned with more since its formation, as ers may have publication of whether at Council meetings, Hospice, Las Positas Foun- being behind the planned stability, cash flows and were many highly respected their letters delayed. Letters letters to The Independent, or dation, Livermore-Amador parking lot thus improv- split-hair nuanced legali- citizens, including former should be sent by email to any other medium. She is a Symphony, Livermore Val- ing visual security for the ties. Everything is viewed mayor Don Miller and Bob [email protected]) thoughtful and considerate ley Opera, Livermore Heri- residents. This move would through that lens. Baltzer. Sadly for us, both person, and should be re- tage Guild, Missing Man resolve both issues quite 2) Council ignores broad- Don Miller and Bob Baltzer Thank You City Council spected and supported by all Ministries, Ohlone Audu- neatly. based citizen input, and when have passed away and can Steve Goodman, Livermore citizens. We are fortunate to bon, Partners for Change, I should like to explain it conflicts with special inter- no longer champion local I am writing this letter have such a person working Pedrozzi Scholarship Foun- the major reasons why I sup- est working with the council, causes. Joan is still here and to thank the Livermore City hard for all of us. dation, Save Mt. Diablo, port the Central Park Plan. the broad-based citizen input she persists. She has spear- Council, Mayor and City of Shakespeare’s Associates, The first consideration in my is labeled “the minority spe- headed such diverse issues as Livermore staff for all of City Council Meeting Shepherds Gate, Student support is that the hotel's de- cial interest.” Renaming the the urban growth boundary, their tireless efforts on the Jan Brovont, Livermore Education Loan Fund, Sun- sign and location should be good and calling it the bad First Street renovation, op- downtown plan. While I On July 22, I attended flower Hill, Tri-Valley Con- an unmistakable expression becomes Orwellian in scope. position to North Livermore haven’t always agreed with the very long City Council servancy, Valley Concert of the character of historic 3) Personal attacks rage sprawl development, and the all of their decisions all of meeting; it was sometimes Chorale, and Valley Humane Livermore. We have begun endlessly on community building of the Bankhead the time, I am steadfast in heated, but punctuated with Society? And yes, I have that portion by placing the activists who for decades Theater. She and her husband my support of the down- a few chuckles. After sitting contributed to the Livermore Stockmen's Park in a promi- served in the trenches to are patrons of the arts and town plan and the Council’s more than an hour during the Valley Performing Arts Cen- nent location and it flows build vital, broad-based buy- many other charities. community outreach efforts. Citizens Forum, we started ter, which has established smoothly into the proposed in throughout the commu- Despite these positive They have also had to endure listening to 63 individual a capital reserve fund. Is Central Park. The design nity, for creative and lasting accomplishments, many in countless personal attacks on speakers in the public hear- it ok if I have contributed and placement of the hotel solutions. Livermore want to take her their integrity and character. ings on item 5.04 — whether to those among other local should clearly announce 4) Citizen initiatives are down. The Council is aware I am sure the Council- or not to authorize execution and national organizations and unmistakably reflect the ignored, subverted and at- of this and shares this view. members must be frustrated, of a Development Agree- and to my church? I want to character of Livermore; it's a tacked repeatedly with nu- They don't like that she is ef- as I know I am, with the ment with Presidio Co., the contribute to my community western town, it is becoming anced legal opinions justi- fective and that many people small group of dissidents hotel builder. in a variety of ways. well known for its vineyards fying every step. Blistering, in town agree with her. Her who are causing endless I noted that the major- and its wine making; it is also malicious personal attacks opponents choose to indulge delays with the downtown ity of the less than civil Support Pleasanton known for the ranching that emanate in a cascade of in ad hominem attacks and plan that has already been comments flowed from the occurs everywhere around council-sponsored produc- impugn her motives. They approved. They are attempt- Chamber supporters of the Council’s Nathan Rearick, the periphery of the town, for tions, using city funds to bring up old grievances and ing to push their own Central the "World's Fastest Rodeo," promote the council’s special conversations that show eastside hotel plan, while in Pleasanton Resident and Park plan. and it is the home of a large interests. they don't like her instead of contrast the supporters of the Chamber Board Member This small group has paid Downtown Park Plan were world-renowned research 5) Council loses all objec- addressing their disagree- signature gatherers to pro- As a proud Pleasanton laboratory. Now, that is a lot tivity and finds itself unified ment with her views. They both courteous and civil. resident and Board Member vide misleading and deceit- The remarks of the Coun- of character to reflect in our in not listening, forcing truth are using every opportu- ful information to Livermore of the Pleasanton Chamber plan and it imposes some se- seekers to use referendums nity to slam her and distort cilmembers were not what of Commerce, I would like to voters, thus qualifying an I had hoped. I was truly rious demands on the design in order for the citizens to be her record. This is a power empty Central Park plan ask the residents of this great process — since it will be fairly heard. struggle, plain and simple. disturbed by Trish Munro’s city to support and champion for a ballot vote. How the inappropriate manner. Her permanent, it should be the These are all indications Using lies and manipulation, Mayor and Council can listen the Chamber’s member busi- best we can devise. of a disconnect. the Council is attempting to aggressive accusations to- nesses. The business direc- to the blather of these folks ward Joan Seppala and The The location of the hotel This Orwellian reality is a drive a wedge in the com- pushing their own agenda is tory of all the members can has regrettably been a source passing phase once cornered munity over opposition to Independent newspaper were be found on the Chamber’s beyond me. condescending and rude. She of bitter dispute. What we egos cool down. Bringing the Council's downtown plan The result of these indi- website (www.pleasanton. should want is a structure councilmembers closer to with Joan Seppala as the fo- was in general very uncivil. org) or by downloading the viduals’ actions will delay She seemed to forget that that leaves a significant posi- the residents they serve will cal point. implementation of a good ChamberPlus smartphone tive impression on its patrons help. We are learning the I have lived here over the Council are all elected app from your phone’s App plan and will cost the City officials and they are public for many reasons. It should problems of a combination 20 years and I have never more money. It’s my opin- Store. be attractive, reflect Liver- of relying too much on staff, seen such open hostility and servants, and should speak in While on the Chamber ion that this group is hoping a professional manner. more's western rail, cattle and not walking the precincts hatefulness during public nothing will get built, which website, watch the recently ranching and viticulture and saying hello to those we comments at city council is not good for the City and completed video of inter- heritage; provide ameni- serve. meetings. People are label- our downtown. Contributions to views with Chamber mem- ties reflecting "welcoming ing their former friends and bers highlighting their rea- That would be a shame Community know how," and leave an Neighborhood colleagues as liars because due to all of the work that Jean King, Livermore sons for being active mem- indelible impression that they support the Initiative has gone into the process, Council members and the bers. Membership renewal Parks Enough "this is a place I would love Rion Causey, Livermore and Joan Seppala. When did including an extensive pro- public have made comments and new member numbers to come back to and I would these mean-spirited attacks cess allowing for public about my contributions to are at an all-time record for I am sure that all of us unreservedly recommend to in Livermore are looking become acceptable? input. The time for additional political campaigns. the year. I encourage you to my friends." Again, this is a I don't think the Coun- input and alternative plans These contributions have learn more about the Cham- forward to the downtown tall order. renovations moving forward. cil is interested in what is has long passed. While the come from my personal ber and how our members Part of the recollec- best for Livermore and the approved plan is not per- funds, my savings. I am are supporting our strong and The dedication of Veter- tion does not just lie with ans Way this past weekend downtown. They see the fect, it is an excellent plan not a corporation. I have healthy community. the building and attractive Central Park Plan Initiative that addresses the needs of no financial interest in any shows us that progress is rooms, and its amenities being made. The foolishness as a means to once and for many different groups and businesses or have financial Lay Plans Side by Side like restaurants, exercise all curtail Joan Seppala's will benefit the majority of investments in Livermore Owen Brovont, Livermore of the Central Park Plan is spaces, a taproom, and so the only thing that could ability to get things done Livermore residents. Not or the Tri-Valley. The only Resident 50+ years on. A major part of creat- send us back to step zero. for Livermore. They don't so Central Park plan, which property I own is my house, The issue of what to do ing a nice impression is the like the initiative plan be- includes high-density hous- where I have lived for more with the old Lucky site in Adoption of that plan would environment in which the set us back at least two years cause Joan supports it; it is ing and other components than 50 years. downtown Livermore has hotel resides. The Central as simple as that. So they that are not supported by the I have heard it said that I unfortunately devolved into and necessitate the removal Park Plan provides immedi- of our just opened Veterans will lie and exaggerate, and majority. have “special” interests. My a war of words and personal ate access to a pleasing view allow others to do the same, I just want to encourage only special interest is for attacks. In that environment Way. The supporters of that of grass, trees, shrubbery and initiative want you to believe in a public forum that is part the Mayor and Councilmem- what I believe helps make it is likely that the ultimate flowers, suggesting a lovely of the sacred trust of our bers to stay the course and Livermore special. goal of the "best thing we that having a central park is sense of coolness that garden going to justify those costly democratic system. keep doing what they are My political contribu- can do for Livermore" gets greenery always implies. The There is a saying that if doing and moving forward tions are reported as required distorted and will eventually delays. I found it humorous design is also an immediate that some supporters sent in you repeat a lie over and over with the approved plan. I by the rules of the FPPC for lose out to a less satisfactory invitation to hotel guests to people will believe it is true. am proud to be represented public view. I have not vio- design in the minds of many responses to the Mailbox last stroll out into the park, and week saying that cities like The Council is counting on by the Mayor and Council lated any rules. When I was residents. would likely become the this notion to take down Joan who are doing what is best younger, I would be walking We should compare and Moscow and Paris have cen- preferred route to the retail tral parks, so we should too. Seppala and the Central Park for Livermore, rather than neighborhoods, distribut- contrast the merits and defi- establishments on the streets Plan. It's a sad state of affairs. acquiescing to a small minor- ing information and gather- ciencies of each of the plans Perhaps when our popula- surrounding the central block tion reaches several million, I caution people to care- ity of vocal residents. Again ing signatures on petitions. laid side by side. We truly and beyond. Unquestionably, fully consider this context I say, “Thank you!” Among other projects, I need to get the personali- we should consider such a this is far more inviting than park. Until that time, I am when they are hearing these worked for school parcel ties and acrimony out of the stepping out to a noisy busy unsubstantiated claims. Do taxes, funds to build the city discussion, and base the final perfectly happy to use any Support for Joan Seppala street or to a parking lot to of the thirty some neighbor- your own research. Read the Anders Lundberg, Livermore library and community cen- decision solely on the merits be greeted by a big flat brick Central Park Plan Initiative. ter, urban growth boundaries of each design. hood parks that are typically A vote of support and ap- wall. within five blocks of where Don't let smear tactics form preciation for Joan Seppala! and political candidates. I I have announced that your opinions. am not able to do that now, I support the Central Park we live. Could you imagine A few weeks ago Joan In-Touch Council Needed loading Fluffy into the car was labeled “Citizen of the so I contribute funds and Plan, but I am not averse Initiative Not Worth the let others do the physical Rich Buckley, Livermore and taking him downtown Year by the Lions Club of to reasonable discussion of Suburban California cit- Paper it’s Printed On work. But it is implied that other ideas. For example, I to walk him in Central Park? Livermore.” These are peo- ies are now having to learn No, I can’t either. David Kent, Livermore ple who probably have a it is wrong for me to do that, had a conversation regard- which seems as though you to deal with district elec- The Central Park Initia- more substantial long-term ing the location of the two tions. Everyone assumes residential buildings roughly Enough is Enough tive violates the discretion- four councilmembers plus a Tamara Reus, Livermore ary powers of the City Coun- in the south-west quadrant of mayor is just the right size the plan area, behind the First Enough is enough. I have cil and will almost certainly because that’s the way it’s attended several city council be invalidated by the Courts Street Ale House. It was sug- always been. But it’s not gested that residents would meetings in the last few before the next general elec- (INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO.) working. We seem to need tion. Although citizens have PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala likely not be particularly weeks relating to the down- ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) more councilmembers. The a constitutional right to place EDITOR: Janet Armantrout enthusiastic looking out a town plan. Rather than stay- point is to help government any development agreement THE INDEPENDENT (USPS 300) is published every Thursday by Inland Valley Publishing Company, 2250 First St., window and seeing patrons ing focused on the issues, the connect with citizens. on the ballot for public af- Livermore, CA 94550; (925) 447-8700. Mailed at Periodical Postage Prices at the Livermore Post Office and additional of the Ale House, and I mayor and several council- entry office: Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998. THE INDEPENDENT is mailed upon request. Go to www.independentnews. There are huge discon- members are using the power firmation, the state’s initia- com to sign up and for more information. 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One and divide the community. to district elections, each (See MAILBOX, page 6) AUGUST 1, 2019 • The Independent 5 TRI-VALLEY ECONOMY (Continued from first page) Formerly, Weinberg served from God that says what “One of the things that the portation agencies in the August 22, at Concannon for “not yet” members. as president of the Bay Area the future is going to look state really needs is a broader Bay Area, and the cost of Vineyard. Tickets are $55 for To learn more, visit www. Council Economic Institute, like. We, through our col- housing-production strategy operating those transporta- Chamber members, and $65 livermorechamber.org. a leading think tank focused lective actions of planning that is more tailored to the tion networks is ridiculously on critical economic and and community organizing, broad variety of different high. There is public skepti- policy issues facing the San get to determine how much communities that we have cism that ‘If I pay another Francisco/Silicon Valley re- this area is going to be the here in California,” Wein- $10 billion or $100 billion, gion. Weinberg has moved heart of it all and a node for berg said. “Transit-oriented is that actually going to make from focusing on Bay Area connecting so many differ- development is going to be a difference in the transporta- challenges, such as housing ent things, versus the sort of a piece of the solution. The tion options that are available and transportation, to the nightmarish scenario which biggest thing that can impact to me? We need to do some state as a whole. ends up with this being the what happens in terms of substantial reform of our “California is growing equivalent of flyover country housing development over transportation agencies and more quickly than the rest of for California.” the course of the next two to infrastructure to give the the United States,” Weinberg Weinberg spoke about three years is what happens people in our community said. “But to put this into a Regions Rising Together, a with the economy.” the confidence that if they’re statewide context, there’s a new initiative that brings to- Another attendee asked, going to vote for yet another mismatch. The vast majority gether diverse leaders in ev- “What about tying the bond measure or some mega of job growth is happening in ery region over the course of housing requirement to the measure, it is actually going coastal California, and in the the next year, to voice ideas amount of jobs that are be- to genuinely have an impact regions of the San Jose met- and build a comprehensive ing created? Why isn’t there on their quality of life. I ropolitan area, the Tri-Valley, plan that lifts every part of a bigger push to force the think there is some justifiable San Francisco and Oakland. California. places that are creating the skepticism in the Bay Area “Then the population “We need to do a better jobs to create a commensu- about whether that would be growth is happening in in- job of having state policy be rate amount of housing?” the case, and that skepticism land California. So what does reflective of the realities on “Part of the problem is we needs to be overcome.” that mean for the Tri-Valley? the ground of the different have a lot of fairly arbitrary Another attendee said, Well, stay off the roads,” he regions in California, rather jurisdictional boundaries in “You asked what you could continued, garnering know- than just driven by partisan California. We can say this do to help us, and we’d really ing chuckles from the audi- and interest group politics in is one town, and on the other love your help in complet- ence. “I’m going to be talking Sacramento,” Weinberg said. side of the line is another ing the funding for Valley about this statewide issue of “This is very important to the town, but the truth is we all Link, because that’s a big regions rising together and Newsom administration, and basically live in the same issue here. If you can help figuring out how to better is an effort we are working local area,” Weinberg said. us with that, that would be align what’s going on in hand-in-hand on. To have a “There is a tremendous ineq- awesome.” inland California and coastal successful economy requires uity where you have certain The Valley Link project California. There are few people to come together jurisdictions that are creating will connect Northern San places where this is more of across different communi- a tremendous amount of jobs Joaquin County communi- a consequential conversation ties, across different sectors and benefiting financially ties to the Tri-Valley and Bay than here in the Tri-Valley, of the economy, and do the from that, and other juris- Area Rapid Transit (BART) which is at the crossroads of hard work over a long period dictions that are creating a with frequent, fast rail service so many different regions.” of time to understand that one tremendous amount of hous- via the route of the historic Weinberg said that the election isn’t going to make ing and benefiting from that. Transcontinental Railroad Tri-Valley is important in the or break shared prosperity in Having a substantially better right-of-way through the Northern California mega- the state of California or in job-to-housing balance is a Altamont Pass. region – both at the heart the country.” huge piece of the challenge.” “We’re going to be link- of economic growth and in Weinberg answered ques- A third attendee asked, ing, one way or the other,” danger of becoming a thor- tions from a handful of the “When will there be a viable Weinberg said. “When and oughfare. 150 attendees at the lun- option for commuters?” how – I can’t tell you for “If we have a ton of job cheon. “When we insist that there sure, but it is in the process growth west of here, and a “How do you look at the is one,” Weinberg stated. of happening. We’re going ton of population growth east relationship between local “Transportation networks to need substantially better of here – unless we get safe influence on things like hous- don’t build themselves; they transportation connectivity catapults or rocket packs, ing, and the state’s role in require funding and reform. options.” we are going to keep seeing that, and how that drives the One of the challenges is our The fourth 2019 Wine transportation and housing fundamentals of economic existing transportation net- Country Luncheon, featuring challenges,” he stated. “Yet development?” asked one works are byzantine; there Congressman Eric Swalwell, there is nothing received attendee. are 28 to 30 different trans- will take place on Thursday,

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MAILBOX (Continued from page 4) block a council-determined criticize comments made by hoops must the public jump nesses there, and that these Then the City Council larger, better hotel, more location for an approved the Mayor and Council at through to get what it wants merchants should be the ones discussed the cost of the parking and a larger, more development. Nor can an the public meetings because from the Livermore City to determine the fate of the initiative being placed on functional park. These are all initiative be used to suggest they don’t like what is said. Council? 8-acre parcel at the heart of the November ballot. It is things the people participat- alternative, often unstudied, Council is simply respond- The public had put hous- the downtown plan. estimated to cost our city ing in the Council's expen- locations be chosen instead. ing to and expressing their ing dead last in the Pub- To me, that sentiment $1,800,000. This isn’t some- sive outreach program said California Case Law on this frustration at the negative lic Outreach priorities yet echoes the prevailing dogma thing we can avoid at this they wanted. The Council subject is crystal clear: only activities of the special in- Council loaded up a good among many politicians that point. Oh, couldn’t that mon- now seems to have forgot- our elected City Council terest group, and slanderous part of its downtown plan government should do the ey have been better spent? ten about those results and has been granted the dis- statements made by their with housing. The public bidding of corporations, the I would really like to moved directly contrary to cretionary powers to weigh signature gatherers. Given chose the eastside hotel by old “what’s good for General understand the motivations the wishes of the people. The all the expert evidence and that these out-of-town paid only 35% and the westside Motors is good for the coun- of this Central Park Group. council seems to feel that opinion, including vital traf- gatherers don’t have a dog in by 50%, yet Council hangs try” attitude. They are a fine group of last November’s election, fic and engineering studies, the fight, someone had to tell onto the eastside. I would like to remind the citizens that have done much where they faced extremely to select specific locations them what to say. And guess So, the public recently city council and the down- to enrich Livermore. How- weak opposition, has given for courthouses, highways, who that was? The Mayor produced a verified Initiative town business community ever, they seem very out of them a mandate to ignore and yes – downtown hotels and Council don’t control (Downtown Central Park that Livermore is all of us, touch with most of us who the wishes of the people ex- and parking garages. The a news outlet and our local Plan) reflecting their wishes. not just the handful of busi- live here, who’ve raised ercised through the initiative Central Park Initiative is not weekly doesn’t tell their However, Initiatives have ness owners on First Street our children here and who process. worth the paper it is printed side of the issues, so where no power until they are either and their Chamber of Com- want to see a vibrant city for Because of the recent on. Thank you City Council else can we hear the rest of adopted by the Council or merce and Livermore Down- them and our grandchildren. actions of the Council, you for unanimously voting to the story? approved by voters. Worse town, Inc., cheer section. All Most of us would like to see are very likely to see more move ahead with building an Both plans are rather yet, Council has the power Livermore residents have an downtown built, and our signature gatherers asking amazing downtown. similar; with plenty of park/ to delay that vote. interest in our city center, City’s money and time spent you to sign their referendum open space in each, so what’s Knowing this, the Coun- and we should all decide on other productive solutions petitions. This referendum Hotel Has Already this all about anyway? This cil is proceeding with a de- how we’d like it to look for and services. will prevent the Council Been Voted On special interest group will velopment agreement for the generations to come. That’s from moving forward on Darcie Kent, Livermore simply not accept any pos- eastside hotel to prevent the why the Central Park Plan What is the Livermore the downtown development Why do special interests sible negative impact to Initiative, which promotes Initiative was circulated City Council Afraid Of? until the people are able to keep calling for a vote on their perceived entitlement a westside hotel, from hav- and signed by thousands of Michael Fredrich, Livermore decide. Please sign their the downtown plan simply to perpetual parking rights ing any effect even after the Livermore residents. We all I keep asking myself, petitions. You will be telling to block the boutique hotel? for the Bankhead Theater, Initiative passes! have a stake in our down- "What is the Livermore City the Council that you want The hotel’s location was regardless of the reason. By doing so, Council has town; it “belongs” to all council afraid of?" The ini- to decide. the single issue in last No- The group tried every legiti- thrown all 7,000 verified Ini- of us. tiative to allow the citizens vember’s Council election. mate and not-so-legitimate tiative signers under the bus We all deserve the chance of Livermore to decide the Will They Do It? The only council candidate angle to move development along with most participants to vote our preference be- fate of downtown has been Maryann Brent, Livermore who favored an alternative away from the theater, but of the Public Outreach Pro- tween the city council’s certified with over 8000 If the City Council is location for the Bankhead when they didn’t get their cess who wanted a minimum vision and the Central Park signatures. Yet, the Liver- insisting on an eastside hotel Hotel came in dead last in the way, they started attacking of housing in the heart of Plan alternative. more City council has now to support the winegrowers’ voting. Despite the Mayor the plan, then the process downtown, a westside hotel, taken multiple actions to desire for recognition from and then-Vice Mayor being and are now going after the and a Central Park from the Misplaced Priorities frustrate the ability of Liver- important wine publications, subjugated to hundreds of people who approved it. Bankhead to L Street. Cindy Anderson, Livermore more citizens to decide by they do not have to settle for thousands of dollars in nega- The group and their funder Unfortunately, the only Once again I followed entering into development a shoehorn hotel. Our City tive advertising paid for by are now reacting to failure way to stop this is with last night’s City Council agreements contrary to the Council is clever enough to these same NIMBYs, they in the last election (their a referendum to halt the meeting via Twitter and conditions of the initiative. execute a better plan without won reelection convincingly. financially and editorially development agreement. watching online. I have a few Why don't they want to al- causing delay and without Among non-incumbents, the backed candidates lost big So the public has to collect observations that are greatly low the people of Livermore spending extra tax money. candidate with the strongest time) and their inability to signatures again! disturbing to me. their voice? The question is: will they and most consistent support control what the Council Once verified, the refer- First - the insistence by The plan put forward do it? for the Bankhead Hotel, does. They are now trying to endum will halt the devel- the Central Park Group that in the initiative delivers a Trish Munro, won the open exact retribution at the cost opment agreement for the those of us in Livermore seat. The citizens of Liver- to our community civility, eastside hotel immediately, prefer a west side hotel. Not more have spoken. Votes progressive development even before it is voted upon. one person I’ve spoken with were counted. The Bankhead and public finances. Don’t The public has only thirty cares that much about where Hotel prevailed. Let’s move support this so-called “Com- days to collect signatures. the hotel is located. Most on and build the great down- munity Group’s” continuing Council could have are adamant that they don’t town we have fought so hard efforts to thwart Livermore’s avoided all this mess if it want a parking garage at that to achieve. well-established and suc- had respected the results of corner. cessful development pro- the $500K Public Outreach Next – I took a break and cesses and to falsely malign Process as reported to the What You Don’t Read came back to the meeting our elected officials. Say no city by Placeworks over 18 when the homeless issue John Lawrence, Livermore to special interest groups months ago. If you only watch the was being discussed. The and big money in our local meeting attendance was show Fox and Friends, you politics. get a very opinionated, bi- Right to Vote greatly diminished by this ased and one-sided picture Donna Cabanne, Livermore point. Why is so much en- of just about everything. 3rd Inning Livermore residents want ergy spent on a luxury hotel Unfortunately, when you Vic Avila, Livermore to vote on the downtown placement and so little on our read The Independent, you SIMPLIFY: Downtown plan without city council homeless situation? It seems also get a very opinionated, Central Park. The City interference. The Liver- as if we have our priorities biased and one-sided picture Council held many pub- more Central Park Initiative confused. And the question of the downtown develop- lic outreach meetings for guarantees our right to vote that begs to be answered is: ment issues. And just like the public to give input for on this issue. However, the if we build a bigger ‘central on Fox and Friends, The In- the downtown park design. city council voted Monday park’ downtown, aren’t we dependent’s news coverage Citizens’ lowest priority for to sign development agree- just encouraging a new spot and ads regarding downtown the park were a hotel and ments before the election, for our homeless population? development are loaded with residential development… and thereby compromised because it is a PARK. Coun- our right to a fair and open misinformation, misrepre- Follow us on social media: sentations and untruthful cil determined, on their own election. At the very least statements. What the paper regard, that those two items the city council should have isn’t loaded with is balanced would be a priority, and added contract language and comprehensive news THEY designed the park. approving the agreements coverage detailing opposing The new plan, supported ONLY if they could be re- Featuring Musical Guest facts, views and opinions, by the recent initiative that versed or applied equally and recognizing support garnered 8, 110 signatures without penalty to either BRIAN CULBERTSON for the City’s plan from the from citizens, placed open election outcome. Livermore PRESENTS downtown businesses, lo- space and parking as the top residents are intelligent and cal winegrowers and hous- two priorities — the items will realize this tactic by the ing advocates. In the news that citizens want. Looks like city council is misguided and business, this is considered we are in the 3rd inning of inappropriate. Now, we have The 29th Annual unprofessional and unethical this debacle, created by the no choice but to file a refer- and is referred to as “yellow City Council. endum if we want to vote on Day in the Park journalism.” Now, a referendum is this issue in a meaningful To no one’s surprise, last needed to counteract the way. Above all, we support week’s issue had an orga- council’s latest action, their the residents' right to a fair Fundraiser! nized outpouring of support own self-interest action to and open election. for The Independent’s owner go ahead with development Sign the referendum… Sunday, August 25, 2019 and all the good things she agreements. If you support for Better Parks, and a Better has done in the past. 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HOTEL DEVELOPER Four LNLL Researchers Receive (Continued from first page) to us and request or ask for commercially attractive to a destination, resort hotel on permission to work on a this developer and others. the westside. Of course, the Presidential Early Career Awards hotel downtown.” It would be profitable for city must reach out to him. At another point in the Livermore.” The president would only Four scientists from community.” subcritical experiment at the meeting, Marchand spoke On July 23, Jean King move forward if Presidio Lawrence Livermore Na- Daniel Casey is a physi- Nevada National Security to members of the audience, told The Independent about were not interested.” tional Laboratory (LLNL) cist studying the properties Site, and as a designer and stating, “Don’t be promis- her conversation with the King continued, “This have been selected for the and performance of inertial experimentalist in the NIF ing me that you’ve got other developer whom Van de hotel developer owns and prestigious Presidential Ear- confinement fusion (ICF) Materials Diffraction cam- hotels that want to move into Water and Kaskey refer- operates its hotels. He be- ly Career Award for Science implosions at the National paign. He also is the project this town when nobody’s enced. First, she stated, “The lieves that there is a demand and Engineering (PECASE), Ignition Facility (NIF). He lead for a materials portfolio come forward.” issue is not whether a hotel for a life-style, destination the highest honor bestowed is co-leading a “principle within the Global Security This week, Adam Van de developer can step forward hotel next to a large park by the United States gov- degradations” effort to un- directorate. Water, the city’s Director of at this moment. The issue with wine-related retail ernment on scientists and derstand 3D areal-density Kraus was recognized Innovation and Economic is whether one would step nearby. A resort hotel with engineers who are early in asymmetries that threaten for “advancing the field of Development, provided a forward if the city moved to a quality restaurant would their careers and have distin- to damage and ultimately materials science, planetary statement to The Indepen- a westside hotel site, and if bring substantially higher guished themselves in their impact the quality of ICF science and material issues dent. “I had a wide-ranging, Presidio were not interested room rates. respective fields. implosions. Additionally, he that are critical to the nuclear hour long conversation with in that location. Some have “I understood that the Félicie Albert, Daniel is the experimental co-lead security mission, through el- the president of a hotel de- said that no hotel developer higher room rates and larger Casey, Richard Kraus and for a campaign that will test egant and innovative design, velopment company, one would respond now to a re- number of rooms would re- Arthur Pak are among 315 a high-temperature hohl- analysis and understanding of the largest in the United quest to develop a westside sult in more sales, property recipients nationwide who raum along with campaigns of dynamic compression States. His company owns hotel. That is simply not the and Transit Occupancy Tax will be honored in a cer- within the ICF program that experiments using gas-gun, and operates many boutique case. for the city. These higher emony in Washington, D.C., have successfully tested the magnetic compression and hotels in California, which “It also is not true that ho- hotel taxes would benefit later this year. impact of scale, velocity laser sources.” he referenced to affirm the tel developers have never ex- the city’s general fund. In Félicie Albert serves as a and adiabat on overall per- Arthur Pak is a staff sci- market for a downtown pressed an interest in a west- addition, the guests from staff scientist in the National formance. entist in the NIF and Photon Livermore hotel that could side hotel. At the January 29, the hotel would provide a Ignition Facility and Photon Casey was recognized Science directorate, where serve wine country, business 2018 city council meeting, ripple effect that would lift Science (NIF&PS) direc- “for exceptional contribu- his research is focused on and downtown visitors.” Rikesh Patel representing area businesses, further in- torate and the Joint High tions and impressive cre- understanding how to op- Community members Presidio said he was open creasing taxes for the city’s Energy Density Sciences ativity, and innovation in timize the performance of offered additional perspec- to a westside hotel. In 2016, general fund.” organization. She also is the the measurement and un- inertial confinement fusion tives. Ulferts, a Dublin develop- Tom Ramos spoke last deputy director for LLNL’s derstanding of instability experiments. At the July 16 Planning ment company, responded to Friday with the same hotel Center for High Energy and mix for the Initial Con- He was recognized “for Commission meeting, Jeff the City’s RFP with a west- developer. Ramos said, “He Density Science. finement Fusion and High the quantitative assess- Kaskey reported that he side hotel development pro- is interested in the westside Albert was recognized Density Physics Programs. ments and mitigation of had talked with the hotel posal. Furthermore, it could location because there is for “innovative research He has consistently demon- radiation drive asymmetries developer who had called be asked to what extent has more room than on the east- advancing the development strated leadership, original- in indirect drive inertial Van de Water. Kaskey related the City been promoting an side to provide space for a of Betatron X-rays from ity and vision.” confinement fusion and for his conversation with the eastside hotel to developers, restaurant, a park and nearby laser-wakefield accelerators Richard Kraus is a re- significantly contributing to billion-dollar hospitality de- rather than a westside hotel. parking. He judged that the as a novel probe for charac- search scientist in the Phys- the milestone achievement veloper, whom he said spoke “However, that is the hotel would become the face terizing high energy density ics Division in LLNL’s of 50kJ fusion yield in X- very highly of the westside past. What is important now of Livermore. It would im- states of matter and for lead- Physics and Life Sciences ray driven implosions at the location. Expressing his is that the president of one part the rich heritage of our ership through mentoring directorate. He serves as the National Ignition Facility.” interest in Livermore, the of the largest hotel develop- wine country. The hotel has and service to the scientific project lead for an upcoming developer stated, “A west- ment companies in the coun- to be 4-star. It would bring in side hotel is a viable option, try has stated his interest in higher revenue to the city.” DOWNTOWN PLAN (Continued from first page) town plan, the other parties Maryann Brent told to help bring the commu- President of Development Councilmember Bob impossible to get housing who have an interest in the the council, “Abandon the nity’s vision to life.” for Eden Housing, a non- Woerner stated, “This ini- here. I’m done with this downtown development development agreement Livermore Downtown profit affordable housing tiative is about zoning and whole process; I want to are requesting development for the housing, retail and Executive Director Rachael developer, explained that does not appropriate any move forward.” agreements for their respec- cultural facilities until af- Snedecor stated that the the organization delivers funds for any project. A lot Carling stated that ac- tive uses. The development ter votes for the Central downtown business owners housing for low-income res- of what is going on here tions speak louder than agreements would be in Park Plan initiative can be thanked the council “for not idents, seniors and people is not about getting any- words. “I don’t believe for addition to the agreements counted. It is clear to the giving in to the disrespectful with special needs. Osgood thing done; it’s about getting an instant the people back- between the city and the Livermore voting public non-inclusive planning that reported that all of the wait nothing done. ing the initiative care about parties that the council pre- that you intend to block the seems to take us off track.” lists are now closed. He “We are not stopping affordable housing for the viously approved.” initiative. Remember, you Livermore Valley Cham- added, “We have been a any abilities to change the people in this community. The development agree- run the city at the pleasure ber of Commerce CEO partner with the city since zoning. When the zoning We have a lot of young ments would include the of Livermore voters.” Dawn Argula voiced ap- 1991, and own and oper- changes, whatever is there is people who are desperate to terms, permitted land use, William Dunlop assert- proval for staff to begin ate four developments. We non-conforming.” Woerner live downtown. Our police intensity, height, provisions ed, “Voters will use the negotiating development are looking forward to this noted that he’d like staff to officers, teachers and nurses for public uses, amenities, referendum power to reject agreements. “The City Plan partnership with the city.” put out a memo, “to help all need good places to live and performance schedules. any development agreement will be the next transforma- “Most importantly, what people understand what — and not these tiny micro The Central Park Plan the city council contrives to tion of the downtown and we need is more housing. an initiative, a referendum units or some place stuck initiative has qualified for undermine the Central Park take us to the next level,” Our children and grand- and what zoning is about, down on Pacific Avenue.” the ballot. Plan. The action to authorize she said. “Thank you so children can’t afford to live versus a plan. There is a lot Woerner pointed out that During the public forum, negotiations for additional much for doing your job.” here,” said Carol Garrick of of confusion being put out the Stockmen were prom- 15 were against and 27 development agreements is First Street Alehouse the Tri-Valley Anti-Poverty there, and I don’t think it is ised not just a plot of land, spoke in favor of the devel- another effort to cut off the owner Brook Witherspoon Collaborative. “The coun- accidental.” but a prominent park with opment agreements. rights of Livermore voters. said that the current, ap- cil’s plan is to be com- Woerner added that if the cultural amenities. “We Those opposing the We will not permit the coun- proved City Plan is the mended for its attention to units were downsized, as in want to honor that and move agreements argued that a cil to undermine the will of most thoughtful, financially our housing needs. Housing the Central Park Plan, the forward with negotiations vote on the initiative should the people. The California responsible, inclusive plan. is an essential service that same amount of monetary with the other potential take place prior to finalizing constitution protects our Laura Batti, Chair of you as the council know credit for the affordable partners on the development the plan for downtown, and rights.” Shakespeare’s Associates, belongs in your duties.” units would amount to a agreements to fulfill the noted that moving forward Jeffrey Sinsheimer, the declared “Let’s move for- David Kent noted that $5 million loss to the city promise.” is an effort to defeat the attorney representing the ward with this next step and several of the development coffers due to the complex- Marchand asserted there goals of the initiative. Friends of Livermore and leverage the support being agreements deal with the ity of the financing and the was never an opportunity Tamara Reus questioned Citizens for a Livermore offered by the many individ- completion of Stockmen’s degradation of the quality of for the public to speak to the council’s motives for Central Park, paraphrased uals and groups who want to Park, including power, the the units. “The city’s plan the Central Park Plan. “If initiating additional devel- his statement from the pre- collaborate on a wonderful outdoor stage, public re- made a reasonable compro- people don’t have to pay for opment agreements. “The vious council meeting. He legacy for the community.” strooms, the lobby, box mise from the original plan something, everybody loves obvious purpose is to defeat said, “The council may not Elizabeth Trutner spoke for office, and the concession- for 420 affordable housing it.” He said, “The drawing the people’s right to enact proceed with any develop- herself and Brian Balazs, aires. “Without it there is no units. Now it is 130 which has never had any analysis legislation by initiative. ment agreement that arises both board members of Stockmen’s Park. It is just a is financially good for the done behind it.” Any such action is uncon- from this resolution that Shakespeare’s Associates, village green,” he said, add- city and morally is good,” stitutional. We are not afraid annuls the voters’ right to pointing out that members ing that he was shocked and he said. of you. We will file a refer- adopt the Central Park Plan. of the general public are not saddened by attacks on infill Councilmember Bob endum against any action Article IV Section 1 of the city planners. The council development, which could Coomber, referencing one that is inconsistent with the Constitution reserves the has the obligation to do the have a future impact on commenter, said that he, too, Central Park Plan.” power to legislate through fiscally responsible thing. urban growthTRAVEL boundaries. “sees and feels the anger, TRAVEL Jean King asked the an initiative. The council “The adoption of the Central The council weighed in the distrust, and the failure council not to pass the reso- has expressed overt and bla- Park Plan would be contrary with comments and ques- to understand why the city lution authorizing negotia- tant hostility to the initiative to your fiduciary obligations tions of their BUGown. wants to move forward with BUG tions of terms for a develop- process in a manner that is to the public.” Vice Mayor Robert Car- what we are trying to do. In ment agreement with Eden contrary to the California Dennis O’Brien asked ling wanted to know wheth- the last couple of weeks, I Housing. “The public does Constitution.” for the council’s help and er the DAEUROPE process PACKAGESbeing have had people telling me EUROPE PACKAGES not want housing dominat- Addressing City Coun- support of the Livermore taken is legal. I’ve been bought by devel- ing this important element cilmembers, Jeff Kaskey Science and Society Cen- Assistant(925) City Attorney447-4300 opers. I am not going to be (925) 447-4300 of the downtown. Signing a said, “You represent all of ter by authorizing the de- Gabrielle InJanssens Downtown stated Livermore intimidated into slowing In Downtown Livermore development agreement at the city’s people — on all velopment agreement ne- that it is not illegal. down this city’s future. It’s travelbuglivermore.com this time would be putting sides of this multifaceted gotiations. Vaughn Drag- travelbuglivermore.com the cart before the horse, and issue. Instead you attack goo, a board member of lead to problems down the people using provably false the Science Center, gave road.” She added, “I talked statements, including that the history of the Center’s to one of the largest hotel no one wanted micro units. goals, which involve middle developers in the country The Development Agree- school students. Gary Drei- and he is interested in the ment does not block the fuerst asked for the city to 1col x 2” news westside hotel if Presidio is ability to vote; it annuls the go ahead with their plans. JULY-4-2019 not interested.” The west- effect of that vote.” Monya Lane, CEO, thanked side hotel would be sited in Those speaking in favor the council for their con- a large portion of the area of the agreements urged the sideration. Alan Burnham, INDICATE CORRECTIONS OR APPROVAL VIA EMAIL that the City plan gives to council to move forward, President and CFO of the Eden Housing. asserting that the initia- Science Center, also spoke • OK as is The Independent is not responsible for any mistakes not Reading a statement tive’s plan was not created for the agreement. identified by client. Computer screen and print quality from Vic Avilla, Doris Ryon through a public process. Andrea Osgood, Vice • OK with changes noted may have variations in text, color and photo. Accuracy said, “Livermore’s legacy Lynn Naylor of Innova- of color reproduction from digital files is not guaranteed. has been open space. 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She served as a lead- (CISSP) at St. Charles Bor- gratitude to all those people Garrett, and partner Collette in 1928, spent a great part of his away peacefully on Monday, er in PTA as well as for several romeo Catholic Church, 1315 who lent Louann emotional, Martin. life in South Africa, and finally July 8, 2019, with his loving swim and soccer teams, while Lomitas Ave., Livermore, CA financial and spiritual support A memorial service will be retired here in California. We wife, Donna Verlene Wagner, also wrangling a menagerie of 94550 (provides backpacks during trying times. Special held at Callaghan Mortuary were so blessed to have had by his side. pets over the years ― including of school supplies and a gift thanks to Bianca, Kodandi, Na- (3833 East Ave., Livermore, him in all of our lives. He will a dog, cats, fish, turtles, rab- card for shoes to children and jjiyya, Poornananda and many Calif.) on Friday, August 2, be greatly missed by so many. bits, a hamster, a parakeet and youth); Sister John Marie’s others both inside and outside at 12:30 p.m. There will be a an iguana! Pantry at St. Joseph Catholic her spiritual community who Viewing at Callaghan at 10:30 Detlev Hanschke The door to the Aylward Church, PO Box 3276, Fre- were there for Louann in so a.m., service at 12:30 p.m., and home in California was al- mont, CA 94539 (provides many instances. In memory burial at Memory Gardens at Aug. 17, 1959 – April 16, 2019 ways open, as had been the food and support to meet con- of Louann, we suggest that you 1:30 p.m. In Loving Memory Gorman family home in Rye. crete needs for those of all support the earth for the sake of Detlev Hanschke was born As the kids grew, Barb and ages); Safe Alternatives to those who will follow us, and Keith Daniel Brown in Germany on August 17, Walt hosted club meetings and Violent Environments (SAVE) to each day truly appreciate the 1959, and lived there until homecoming skit rehearsals, - visit save-dv.org, then select time that God has granted you. May 7, 1956 – July 24, 2019 1997 when he moved to Cali- welcomed an exchange stu- SUPPORT SAVE FAMILIES! Keith passed away on fornia with his wife and two dent, foreign soccer players, to make a contribution. Darryl Boyd Garrett Wednesday, July 24, 2019, sons. In 1999 he opened In- Norm was born on No- adopted nieces and nephews after battling breast cancer and ternational Auto Service, and vember 22, 1934 in Lodi, eager to try out the west coast, Louann Schwager Tung Sept. 3, 1946 – July 10, 2019 Parkinson’s. was known as the greatest car Calif. After being honorably and provided a place for dozens Darryl Boyd Garrett was He is survived by his wife mechanic in the Bay Area and discharged from the Army of young adults to stop over June 25, 1955 – July 20, 2019 born in Miami, Fla., to parents Debbie (Peck) of Livermore; beyond – as far as New York National Guard of California, as they settled into life. Soon Louann Schwager Tung Boyd and Geneva Garrett. The his mother Bea Morgan of and Canada. He was described and graduating from Stanford grandchildren energized the died of colon cancer on July 20, family moved to Livermore Oakland; his devoted daughter by so many as the most honest University, Norm worked as house. Walt and Barb enjoyed at 10:10 p.m., at her residence in 1950, running the Parks Monica Villanueva (Oscar) and mechanic, and some called him an Engineer in Research & traveling to Germany, Ireland, in Livermore. With astronomy Motel on Hwy 50, which is their loving daughters Jade, the Dr. of Automotive. Development. He retired from Scotland, Japan and Hong being one of her many inter- now Hwy 580. He attended Trinity and Belia of Conroe, In 2017 he was diagnosed Sandia National Laboratories Kong. ests, perhaps it was appropri- Green School, Junction Avenue Texas; and his brother Gregory with a rare type of cancer called in Livermore, Calif. Barb kept her PT license ate that her passing coincided Middle School, and graduated Brown of Modesto. He also left Multiple Myeloma. After about Norm was a devoted Chris- for 53 years, working vacation almost to the minute with the from Livermore High School a host of friends and relatives. two years of battling it, Detlev tian and an avid pilot who loved relief for practices in town, and 50-year anniversary of man in 1964. Keith was born in Ceres, passed on April 16, 2019. He music, family and friends. found it a great way to stay stepping on the moon. Calif., and graduated from left behind his loving wife He is survived by his loving connected to friends and the Louann spent her entire life Central Catholic High School. Dunia; two sons Kevin and Mi- wife, Donna, two children, and career she loved. Her Catholic learning, helping, advocating, He worked for Mervyn's, and chael; and four grandchildren four grandsons, as well as in- faith steadied Barb throughout and seeking while appreciating helped write their first employ- Devin, Amy, Julian and Leo, laws, nieces, nephews, cousins her life. She was a Eucharistic all of God’s creation. Born in ee handbook. He also worked as well as his mother and three and many friends. Minister at St. Joseph Church, Springfield, Ill., on June 25, for Coast Alarm, Holmes Secu- sisters. He will be missed by He was predeceased by and was involved with the 1955, she was raised by nurtur- rities, and finally at ADT as the endless friends and customers, his parents Edward and Ag- Women of St. Joseph. After ing parents Mary and Wilson Area Administrator managing as well as his extended family nes Wagner, brother Eugene Walt’s death in 1995, Barb Schwager in Granite City, Ill. Field Operations for Northern around the world. Although he Wagner, and his son Donald shifted her energy to chair the Louann learned to love nature California. passed at the early age of 59, he Wagner. Committee for Restoration of at the family cabin along the Keith loved blues music, accomplished and experienced Norm received Military Mission San Jose, completing Illinois river and through the and played for many years in more than most during his time Funeral Honors and was laid to a $1.25 million dollar seismic gentle guidance of her name- He joined the United States his band "Keith Brown and the here on earth. rest on Saturday, July 20, 2019, retrofit of one of the original sake, Aunt Ann. Army in 1965, training at Fort Connectors." He loved playing His passion above anything at Turlock Memorial Park. adobe buildings from the early Rucker, Ala., and Fort Eustis, the guitar and taught his grand- else in life was always his wife A precious husband, father, 1800s. She led docent tours at Va., before being deployed to daughters to love many forms Dunia. Detlev enjoyed learning grandfather, brother, uncle and the mission for over 28 years, Vietnam. He served as a crew of music. and teaching something new friend, Norm will be dearly and spent many years as the chief on the chinook helicopter every moment of his life. He missed. Docent Coordinator. About 10 in the 200th and 242nd Assault was extremely knowledgeable years ago, Barb was invited Support Helicopter Compa- about everything you could Barbara Gorman Aylward by a friend who attended St. nies, “the Pachyderms.” Dur- imagine, and he could not help June 2, 1935 – July 9, 2019 Charles Borromeo in Liver- ing his distinguished service himself but to inspire others to more to join her for a lecture in Vietnam he was awarded an think outside the norm. He was Barbara Gorman Aylward at the Women in God’s Spirit Air Metal with 5 OLC (Oak always the first to raise his hand passed away peacefully on (WINGS) group. As she got to Leaf Clusters), one of which to help if someone was in need July 9, 2019, at her home in know the community, she also was given for service near Bear or trouble. Livermore, Calif., following a found a wonderful retirement She achieved a bachelors Cat, Vietnam. He also was In his spare time, he loved brief illness. apartment complex at Heritage and a masters degree from the awarded the Vietnam Service to be out on the open road with She was born on June 2, Estates and made the move University of Illinois-Urbana- Metal with two Bronze Stars, his family. He had a big passion 1935, to William Basil Gorman from Fremont to Livermore in Champaign and moved to the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon Keith was the BEST grandfa- for skiing, gardening and music and Esther Kinsley Gorman of 2016. Not surprising to anyone, Bay Area. There she earned with 60 Devices, and Good ther and was so proud of his girls. of many genres. the Bronx, New York City, and Barb was active in WINGS as her doctorate in Nuclear En- Conduct Metal. He was kind to everyone and was the youngest of four chil- the meeting moderator, and at gineering at Cal-Berkeley. After coming home, Darryl will be missed by all who knew dren. The Gormans moved to Heritage Estates as a member Louann spent 40 wonderful worked for United Airlines and him. suburban Westchester County of the social committee, coor- years enjoying the many splen- was a member of the Aircraft A special thanks to his brother- in the early 1940s, but shortly dinating the address list and dors of California. She raised Mechanics Fraternal Associa- in-law Brad Toland who helped after Barbara’s mother died. handling "chief bartender" a son, Marcus, to whom she tion for 38 years in South San take care of Keith during his Her father remarried Patri- duties for social events! was totally devoted. Louann’s Francisco. In 1970, he married illness. cia McGowan, in whom the Barbara is survived by her professional life was as an en- Kathy Bireley, and is survived Keith . . . WE LOVE YOU children gained a new mom, sisters Joan Carey and Patricia gineer at Lawrence Livermore by his two sons Clinton G. Gar- MORE. and then two adored younger (John) Richardson; brother Pe- National Laboratory, focusing rett (Andrea), and Dale Boyd Per Keith's request, there will siblings. ter (Linda) Gorman; sister-in- on nuclear fusion as a power Garrett; three grandchildren be no services. Barbara loved the water law Betty Jane Gorman (Bill, source and later on Magnetic Jackson, Lyla and Allie; Jen- from an early age, eagerly deceased); children Kathleen Levitation Systems. Louann nie Martin and son Cole; and João Batista Caldeira Those who have had the swimming in Long Island (Lyle) Langan, Peter Aylward, worked on many environmen- brother Jimmie Garrett (Linda) pleasure of meeting Detlev will Sound the summer she turned and Aileen (Brad) Hammar; tal and other issues, and was of Nevada. 1928 – 2019 never forget his name and ev- 1! She became an accom- daughter-in-law Florence Ayl- the driving force behind the João Batista Caldeira of erything that he stood for. His plished diver and graduated ward (Michael, deceased); creation of the Granada Native Pleasanton, 91 years old, was spirit lives on within all of us. from Rye High School. She grandchildren Jason, Jeannea, Gardens in Livermore. She the dearly beloved husband of A Celebration of Life will went on to Tufts University James (Melissa), and Fiona; obtained funding, assembled Maria Lourdes Caldeira, very be held Saturday, August 17, and received a BS from Tufts/ great-grandchildren Isac Jr, volunteers and put in countless much loved father of Milton, at 11 a.m., at the Celebration Bouve-Boston School of Phys- Santiago, Luca and Jillian; hours to help make it hap- Luiz, Alberto, Magdalena, Church, 1135 Bluebell Dr., ical Education and Physical exchange student Florian (Bet- pen. Louann was also heavily and Lidia, and father-in-law of Livermore. Therapy in 1957. While work- tina); and dozens of nieces, involved in the Friends of the Maria, Paula and Terry. He was We welcome you to share ing as a Physical Therapist at nephews and other relatives Arroyos, and in the fight over the cherished grandfather of your memories. Kindly RSVP Boston Children’s Hospital, and dear friends. Barbara was the proposed Garaventa Ranch Jon-Milton, Nadia, Danilo, Ra- by August 10: celebratede- she met Walter Joseph Ayl- preceded in death by her hus- development. faela, Marco, Natasha, Colby, [email protected]. ward of Medford, Mass., and band Walter, son Michael, Louann traveled several Renato, Keldon and Delaine; Hors d’oeuvres and refresh- they married in 1959. They brother Bill and sister Dorothy. times to India as a devotee of In his early years he helped and loving great-grandfather of ments will be served following moved to California, living in SERVICE: Mass of Chris- Paramahamsa Nithyananda, coach his sons’ baseball and the service. San Francisco and Santa Bar- tian Burial will be at 11 a.m. and it is in her faith that she LYF football teams, and loved In lieu of flowers, please bara before settling in Fremont on Wednesday, August 14, at found peace both in life and dirt bike riding, waterskiing, donate to PayPal or GoFund- where the Aylwards would St. Charles Borromeo Catholic in death. house boating on Lake Shasta Me: donate4detlev@gmail. live for more than 50 years. Church, 1315 Lomitas Ave., Louann is survived by her and Oroville, the Dodgers, com; proceeds will go to Cel- As Walt established his law Livermore. son Marcus, her birth mother camping, fishing, and NAS- ebration Church and cancer practice, Barb worked as a PT Contributions may be made Lou Ann Grady, her broth- CAR, and was part of the research. for UCSF, Stanford Children’s to the following groups (please er Wilson Schwager II, and “rescue rangers.” He enjoyed Hospital and several practices include the specific cause and many friends and relatives morning visits with his nephew DOWNTOWN HOTEL (Continued from first page) launch a referendum.” be reversed or applied equally the community. “They are the We found out that when we put on the downtown develop- westside hotel was on the Johnna Thompson ob- without penalty to either initia- fiber, the backbone of what out an RFP, not a single hotel ment. “I want to get this done, site of Blacksmith Square. served that when she went tive election outcome. “You has made the downtown come developer wanted a westside so let’s do it.” He thought that a hotel in door to door in her neighbor- leave us no choice but to file alive.” Snedecor suggested location, not one. We owe it Councilmember Bob Wo- that location would have “de- hood, people wanted to sign a referendum and we are pre- that a shuttle service be used to the downtown merchants, erner focused on the process stroyed” the downtown char- the petition because they did pared to do so.” to provide door-to-door ser- the winegrowers; we owe it and the elements. “They want acter people emphasized in the not like what the city was Kaskey remarked on how vice from the parking lot to to every small business, the a bigger park. If you put the outreach process. “The Central doing. surprised he was by the lack the Bankhead, if needed for community, the chamber, to hotel on the eastside, there Park Plan was a drawing with Speaking for herself and of civility at the previous City seniors. everybody else who lives in is more room for a bigger no scheduled workshops or not any organization to which Council meeting. Kaskey be- Lisa Tromovitch, Artis- Livermore to have a place for park. It’s about the parking, public hearings, no traffic, she belongs, Jean King asked lieved that members of Unify tic Director of Livermore visitors to stay downtown.” and it really gets down to a financial or other analysis the council “not to adopt the Livermore would continue Shakespeare Festival, said that Vice Mayor Bob Carling very small demographic who in the development of that DA for a hotel on the eastside. to comment negatively about Livermore Shakespeare has stated, “I think what council- actually wants that. Accord- drawing.” He reminded all By adopting this, you are inter- the Citizens for a Central Park supported the Downtown Plan member Coomber was saying ing to LVPAC’s own survey, that financial sustainability fering with the voters’ rights to group, by suggesting that its for 15 years, while it was care- was just right.” 94% of the people who go was ranked next to last in the choose a better plan.” members were “horrible peo- fully crafted with the contribu- Carling asked the City downtown are happy with outreach process, when com- King cited statistics from ple.” Kaskey disagreed with tions of multiple consultants. Attorney whether passing their parking. A third garage munity members were asked the public workshops and on- the characterization expressed According to Evan Bran- the Development Agreement next to the Bankhead would be to decide the importance of line comments to support the by Unify members that the ning, living in town and paying would affect the people’s right a waste of a $20 million cost different factors pertaining to conclusion that those partici- initiative would kill the down- property taxes should not give to vote. Alcala said “no”. to the city. We have so many the downtown development. pating in the city’s Outreach town and Stockmen’s Park. him an extra vote or make Carling continued, “We pressing problems in this city “We were elected to serve Process supported a westside Supporting the DA, Sher- him any more important than were never tasked to pick a that could use that money so this community. Livermore is hotel. She explained, “Using ri Souza, Livermore Valley someone who rents or is home- plan. We picked elements of much better.” a remarkable community and the outcome of the public Chamber of Commerce Board less. “This is not the way it is a plan that we put together.” Mayor John Marchand we want to keep it that way. workshops and the online Vice-Chair, wanted the com- supposed to work. The council Carling maintained that the said the first location for the That’s why we’re here.” Concept tool, of those who munity to think about the was elected to come up with a Mayor led a deliberate process registered a preference for entities impacted by the DA, plan that would meet the needs where the Council worked on the location of the hotel, 109 including businesses currently of all in this city and not just a each element that then became preferred the westside, while in the downtown area, as well select few.” the City Plan. “Other than the 59 preferred the eastside. This as those that may wish to move Councilmember Bob people in this room tonight, I gives a preference of 65%, or to the area in the future. Coomber stated, “The char- haven’t heard from a single 2/3 for the westside hotel. Lynn Naylor, CEO of Inno- acterization of this council as person in Livermore by e-mail “Including the additional vation Tri-Valley, representing being against the will of the or face to face that doesn’t sup- input to the online General a large number of business people is wrong and misin- port the plan that we, the City Concepts and Four Concepts, leaders all across the Tri-Val- formed. I have not spoken to Council, approved.” of those who registered a ley, supported the Downtown a single one of you, not an e- Councilmember Trish preference, 255 preferred the Plan. She said that the plan mail, not a call. I see very few Munro appreciated Evan Bran- westside and 88 preferred the serves the public’s interests of you at budget meetings. The ning’s statement. “When I eastside location for the hotel. both in Livermore and the City Plan was created because think about what my property The preference was 74% or 3/4 Tri-Valley. we have a budget to maintain. taxes are and what the property for the westside hotel. Rachael Snedecor, Ex- We do not want to see new en- taxes of my children are, I According to Donna Ca- ecutive Director of Livermore terprise districts that will cost recognize that in fact, people banne, “Livermore residents Downtown, Inc., thought that downtown merchants more; of my generation owe a debt to want to vote on the downtown implementing the Central Park nor do I want to see taxpayers the people of the next genera- plan without council interfer- Plan could affect the liveli- burdened with an additional tion, and I hope that we would ence.” She suggested the coun- hoods of business owners, assessment. We need to vote pay that forward.” Munro cil add language approving the and the abilities of businesses on this tonight since this has identified the referendum as agreements only if they can to pay their bills and serve been talked about for years. the cause of a two-year delay 10 The Independent • AUGUST 1, 2019 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Names New Security Director

new Security Organiza- rescue, hazardous device shape the security posture investigations. Cox also Organization. Lewis had tion Director for Lawrence mitigation, critical incident of the Laboratory.” served as the legal attaché served 30 years with the Livermore National Labora- intelligence, surveillance, Since joining the FBI, to Copenhagen, Denmark, FBI before joining the Lab. tory (LLNL). Lab Director aviation and behavioral Cox has served in various where he worked to enhance He was been instrumen- Bill Goldstein made the analysis. international counterter- the relationship between the tal in shaping the security announcement on July 25, “I am confident Gregg rorism/counterintelligence FBI and foreign partners in posture of the Laboratory and the position is effective will provide outstanding positions, including special five countries on counterter- while leading the Security Sept. 3. leadership to the Security agent in charge of the Coun- rorism issues, cyber matters Organization through many Cox comes from FBI Organization as a member terintelligence Division at and international organized wide-ranging challenges, headquarters, where he of the Laboratory’s senior the Washington Field Of- crime. He also serves as the assuring expanded program serves as assistant direc- management team,” Gold- fice and as a member of FBI representative on policy needs and increased mission Gregg Cox has been named tor of the Critical Incident stein said. “His broad securi- the International Terrorism and operations to U.S. gov- demands were met. the new Security Organization Response Group, respon- ty background and expertise Operations Section in the ernment leadership. Michele Bergman, depu- Director for LLNL. sible for all global crises, will be extremely valuable, Counterterrorism Division Cox replaces John Lewis, ty director of Security, will Gregg Cox, who has including crisis manage- and we look forward to at FBI Headquarters, where who will retire from the serve as acting director until served with the FBI since ment, tactical operations, working with him as he he managed al Qaeda and Lab Aug. 1, after 10 years Sept. 2. 1991, has been named the crisis negotiations, hostage continues to champion and Osama bin Laden related as director of the Security

RENT INCREASES HOMELESS (Continued from page 3) (Continued from first page) Division Program Manager was used at Kottinger Gar- 608 in Fremont, and 487 in health issues at 12%, sub- announced in June 2018 by enough to do the full job. Steve Hernandez. dens. Mid-Pen Housing is Hayward. stance abuse at 10%, and EveryOne Home, a county- “We still see two to three The area economy was the administrator there, said The relatively high num- evictions or foreclosures wide program devoted to people becoming home- down before 2013, so the Hernandez. Other develop- bers for Livermore in the at 9%. Rent increases ac- eliminating homelessness. less for every one that gets AMI did not grow, accord- ments have other adminis- Valley population might counted for 9%, and 8% Elaine de Coligny, exec- housed,” said de Coligny. ing to Hernandez. Further, trators, including a private give the impression that mentioned incarceration. utive director of EveryOne When it comes to placing HUD added some adjust- developer’s management the city attracts homeless Although people are Home, said that the non- a homeless person into hous- ment time for the numbers company. people. However, that is housed in jail, once they profit “is very disappointed, ing, Valley people won’t to settle in, so the first rise In Dublin, Eden Housing not the case, said Livermore come out, they need a job and also not surprised that necessarily find shelter lo- allowed in rents was the has worked closely with Housing & Human Services to acquire housing. Hav- the number of unsheltered cally. While there are a 4% in 2016-17, then 7% the Dublin in establishing sub- Manager Eric Uranga. ing a criminal record can homeless people in Alameda few shelters in Livermore, next year, and 7% again in sidized apartment programs Most of the Livermore make them less desirable County continues to grow at such as Tri-Valley Haven, 2018-19. in several projects. people found in the home- for hiring. an alarming rate.” Shepherd’s Gate and the The year starts at dif- In Livermore, applica- less count once had living Becky Hopkins, assistant The previous survey, in Livermore Homeless Shel- ferent times for different tions for 72 units of senior quarters in the city, but like to Pleasanton City Manager 2017, found a 39% increase ter, most shelter opportuni- apartment complexes. It housing are no longer be- people elsewhere, a variety Nelson Fialho, said that it’s since 2015. That prompted ties in the county are west begins when the apartments ing accepted. However, of factors led to their home- impossible to draw any EveryOne Home to update of the hills in the biggest are fully leased, and goes the nearby 42 units of non- for the next 12 months. The senior housing is still taking lessness, he said. direct-line causality from the original 2007 Plan to cities. People are free to cities notify the apartment applications. It is under Uranga did not have fig- any of the factors. End Homelessness. The say no to leaving the Valley, owners about the rent in- construction, and expected ures available, but county- “Homelessness is a very update was released in De- said local housing special- crease limits. At the end of to open next year. Both wide, some 78% of home- complex issue. Each person cember 2018. ists who work for the city the year, apartment owners projects are managed by less were prior residents. has unique conditions; it’s The update called for an governments. must submit a form stat- Mid-Pen Housing. They experienced a shift not a one size fits all,” said annual budget of $330 mil- Dublin helps support ing that they followed the Mid-Pen also manages because of one or more fac- Hopkins. lion, and sought to get and remedies for homeless- rules. There are a variety of Sunflower Hill Pleasanton, tors in their lives. The huge rise in home- keep all people permanently ness with donations, such subsidy programs, and rules which is under construc- The top six situations lessness is a big setback for housed by 2023. as a $10,000 commitment vary among them, depend- tion. It will be a community listed in survey results in- the goal of getting everyone Although state, county to Tri-Valley Haven, said ing on the kind of program. for 44 people with special volved job loss, a factor in the county housed by and city governments in- Dublin Senior Planner Jim In Pleasanton, the city needs. mentioned by 13%; mental 2023. That was the goal creased subsidies, it was not Bergdoll. has city-owned land that

2019 Taste Our Terroir: A Sense of Balance by Laura Ness The People’s Choice Awards went to: For the very first time in all the years of this event, parity Best White Wine Pairing: Longevity Wines and PlaYT was achieved on the number of white and rosé wines vs. red • 2018 Pinot Grigio, Livermore Valley (Phil Long, wine- — eight of each. Had Darcie Kent Winery participated as maker and owner) planned, (unforeseen circumstances prevented their appear- • Cajun Crab Cake Bite finished with lemon aioli and she- ance), there would have been one more red offering, as they crab sauce (Chef Spike Williams) had planned to showcase their Petite Sirah. Best Red Wine Pairing: Wood Family Vineyards and First Another first for the Livermore Valley Winegrowers As- Street Alehouse sociation’s Taste Our Terroir 2019 was the sheer number of • 2016 GSM, Livermore Valley (Rhonda Wood, winemaker vegetarian and seafood offerings, a welcome departure from and owner) the past, when there was a flotilla of duck one year, meatlockers • Gochujang Roasted Pork: pork seasoned with fermented filled with beef another, followed by lamb up the ying yang. soybean paste and other spices (Chef Tara Teetsel) This year’s Taste Our Terroir really represented well the pano- Congratulations to all the winners, and to all the hard- Retzlaff VIneyard paired with Salt Craft at Taste Our ply of contemporary dietary preferences, and truly brought out working chefs who toiled for hours keeping the food coming, creativity on the part of the participating chefs, many of whom and to all the winery staff who kept the wine flowing. To those Terroir. Shown is chef Matt Greco preparing his green clearly are taking seriously the impact of their food choices teams who didn’t win an award this year, and most certainly tomato and goat cheese curry dish. on Planet A. Kudos to all those who offered such a delicious deserved to, thank you for adding excellent dishes to further diversity of wines and foods for an evening of matchmaking, brighten a memorable evening. ing of that Sparkling Riesling with the Asian spiced braised mostly made in heaven. A word again about portion size, delivery devices and ed- pork on seasoned rice with apricot drizzle and daikon sprout This year’s judges were Ethan Fletcher of Diablo Magazine, ibility factors. While most chefs are clearly paying attention to garnish. wine and travel writer Jill Robinson and Mike Dunne of Dunne the environmental impact of their delivery devices and portion Dish That Made The Wine Sing: Chef Matt Greco of Salt on Wine, each of whom tasted through the pleasant variety of sizes, some still haven’t figured that out. It’s not possible to eat Craft elevated the Retzlaff 2017 Sauvignon Blanc to a new 16 food and wine pairings at this year’s sold-out event at Casa a mastodon-sized hunk of meat without both knife and fork; level with his excellent green tomato and goat cheese curry Real at Ruby Hill Winery. Last year, there were 20 such pair- please consider cutting things into bite-sized pieces. It’s also dish. It might have been even more lovely on a small slice of ings, but with Nottingham Cellars and Concannon Vineyard not easy to manage an entire (large) slice of prosciutto with pita or atop a piece of his excellent bread. no longer in the Winegrowers Association, and Occasio and burrata on a large crostini. Think smaller. Best Natural Delivery Device: Fenestra Winery paired Crooked Vine opting out, the field narrowed somewhat. Anything that requires serving dishes and utensils to cut its fantastic 2018 Sauvignon Blanc (winemaker Aaron Luna Here are the 2019 Taste Our Terroir Judges Awards, pro- or manage really adds up — and contributes to waste in this is one of this Valley’s major winemaking geniuses) with The vided by the Winegrowers Association: setting. Many dishes employed disposable spoons and other Backyard Bayou to provide a refreshingly satisfying pairing Best Classic Pairing: Page Mill Winery and Millennium inedibles, which might be avoided with some thought. A of shrimp canapés with mango salsa on endive spears. No Restaurant couscous salad could have been put into a small lettuce or muss, fuss or waste. Right on, and a fantastic pairing that was • 2017 Vintners Select Chardonnay, Livermore Valley radicchio cup, for example. A little creativity can surely lead seamless in every way. (Dane Stark, winemaker and owner) to some clever and tasty delivery vehicles. Most Fun Pairing: Everyone loves Lola, and pairing this •Chilled sweet corn soup, crisp polenta crouton, herbed As always, a few random awards: sassy Sauv Blanc/Semillon lass from Steven Kent Winery with almond ricotta, smoked pimenton oil (Chef Eric Tucker) MVP Award: This goes to brilliantly talented winemaker Gulf shrimp in Thai green curry from Sabio on Main really Brent Amos, who donned a chef’s coat to help prep the Las showed how this partnership is blossoming. And also how Most Innovative Pairing: Big White House Winery and Positas pairing, along with the rest of the LPW culinary team, versatile this wine can be. Sauced BBQ & Spirits including Lothar Maier. Not only does Amos deserve to be Serious Dinner Food Award: Mitch Katz teamed up with • 2015 Das Riko Syrah, Livermore Valley (John Evan recognized for his winemaking prowess, but his dedication his pal Chef Chad Walsh of Atria Senior Living, for another Marion, winemaker and owner) to food and wine pairing is legendary, mostly among those hearty and satisfying dish, this time featuring fantastic (al- • Burnt End Rednexican Nachos: Burnt Ends with poblano who know him well. He truly understands the harmony of the though nearly impossible to eat) smoked lamb ribs with an queso, black beans, roasted corn, fresh jalapeno and a perfect wine with the perfect food, whether it happens to be outstanding mash (parsnips?) topped with dried fruits. The cilantro garnish, drizzled lightly with BBQ sauce (Chef cheese or chocolate truffles. At this year’s Taste Our Terroir, 2014 Fat Boy Cabernet showed itself proud, with its lovely Brenden Scanlan) the pairing of the excellent 2015 Las Positas Meritage with cedar and tobacco notes providing a nice counterpoint to the Judge’s Best Pairing: Cuda Ridge Wines and Campo di Bocce the house-made red pepper and Italian sausage tamales was smoky sweetness of the ribs. Mitch loves working with Chad, • 2016 Merlot, Livermore Valley (Larry Dino, winemaker a textural harmonic convergence, well deserving of its own his original chef from the early days of The Palms. True part- and owner) award. It took guts and ambition for the LPW team to create nerships, like well-made wines, age gracefully. • Duck “Merguez” Sausage with Stone Fruits: house-made and serve their own food, and they hit the mark nicely. As each year goes by, it makes one stop and think how duck sausage with toasted coriander, charred chili cream Best Table Décor Award: This goes hands down to Nella much things change, and how many wineries, restaurants and and an apricot relish, finished with a summer stone fruit Terra and On the Vine Catering, for a beautiful, natural and people have come and gone over the lifetime of this event. It Merlot reduction and epazote garnish (Chef Salinna Grant mostly edible presentation, featuring fresh apricots and baby’s truly is one of the best events of the year. and Chef Michael Wogen) breath. They also deserve an award for the most excellent pair- Thanks to all who made Taste Our Terroir possible for 2019.

filed with the County Clerk filed with the County Clerk Expires June 27, 2024. A copy of this Order To Show Company. The date on which (925) 225-2814, LEGAL NOTICES of Alameda on July 1, 2019. of Alameda on July 1, 2019. The Independent Legal THE COURT ORDERS Cause shall be published at the registrant first commenced filed a petition with this court Expires July 1, 2024. Expires July 1, 2024. No. 4581. Published July that all persons interested in least once each week for four to transact business under the for a decree changing names FOR INFORMATION The Independent Legal No. The Independent Legal 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019. this matter appear before this successive weeks prior to the fictitious business name(s) as follows: PLACING 4579. Published July11, No. 4580. Published July court at the hearing indicated date set for hearing on the peti- listed above: July 1,2019. Present Name: LEGAL NOTICES 18, 25, August 1, 2019. 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE below to show cause, if any, tion in the following newspaper Signature of Registrants: Fnu Namra Call 925-243-8000 FOR CHANGE OF NAME why the petition for change of of general circulatition printed /s/: Alexandre C. Muna- Proposed Name: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Case No. RG19007008 name should not be granted. in this county: retto, President, Owner. Nimra Nazar FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME STATEMENT Any person objecting to the The Independent Newspaper This statement was filed THE COURT ORDERS name changes described 2250 First Street, Livermore, that all persons interested in NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 560780 FILE NO. 560714 SUPERIOR COURT OF with the County Clerk of above must file a written CA 94550 Dated: July 3, 2019 this matter appear before this FILE NO. 560786 The following person(s) do- The following person(s) doing CALIFORNIA, Alameda on July 3, 2019. objection that includes the /s/: Frank Roesch, Judge court at the hearing indicated The following person(s) do- ing business as: Soul Strides, business as: D & K Co. 2927 COUNTY OF ALAMEDA Expires July 3, 2024. reasons for the objection at of the Superior Court. below to show cause, if any, ing business as: Ibarra 4061 E. Castro Valley Blvd. Danielle Lane, Livermore, CA The Independent Legal TO ALL INTERESTED least two court days before The Independent Legal why the petition for change of Investigations, 782 Ursla #484, Castro Valley, CA 94550, is hereby registered by No. 4584. Published July PERSONS: the matter is scheduled to No. 4583 Published July name should not be granted. Street, Livermore, CA 94550, 94552, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 18, 25, August 1, 8, 2019. Petitioner: be heard and must appear 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2019. Any person objecting to the is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kevin S. Smith, 2927 Dani- Azadeh J. Vahidi, at the hearing to show cause name changes described the following owner(s): Soul Strides, PC, A Marriage elle Lane, Livermore, CA Vahidi Law Group why the petition should not FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE above must file a written FOR CHANGE OF NAME Veronica Ibarra Hattaway, 782 and Family Therapy Corpora- 94550. This business is con- 555 Peters Ave, Suite 105 be granted. If no written NAME STATEMENT objection that includes the Case No. HG19026250 Ursla Street, Livermore, CA tion, 4061 E. Castro Valley ducted by a Married Couple. Pleasanton, CA 94566 objection is timely filed, the FILE NO. 560882 reasons for the objection at 94550. This business is con- Blvd. #484, Castro Valley, CA The date on which the reg- (925) 469-9700 court may grant the petition The following person(s) do- least two court days before ducted by an individual. The 94552. This business is con- istrant first commenced to Attorney for Maria Magdalena without a hearing. SUPERIOR COURT OF the matter is scheduled to ing business as: Joe Sprouts, CALIFORNIA, date on which the registrant ducted by a Corporation. The transact business under the Braz Coelho, NOTICE OF HEARING 6701 Koll Center Parkway be heard and must appear Date: 8/16/2019 COUNTY OF ALAMEDA at the hearing to show cause first commenced to transact date on which the registrant fictitious business name(s) filed a petition with this court - Suite 250, Pleasanton, CA business under the fictitious first commenced to transact listed above: January 1, 2016. for a decree changing names Time: 11:00 AM why the petition should not 94566, is hereby registered by TO ALL INTERESTED business name(s) listed above: business under the fictitious Signature of Registrants: as follows: Dept: 17 be granted. If no written the following owner(s): PERSONS: N/A. Signature of Registrants: business name(s) listed above: /s/: Kevin S. Smith, Owner. Present Name: The address of the court is: objection is timely filed, the Citrus Stone, LLC, 4892 Bernal Petitioner: /s/: Veronica Ibarra Hattaway, N/A. Signature of Registrants: This statement was filed Maria Magdalena Braz Coelho Alameda County court may grant the petition Ave, Apt. O, Pleasanton, CA Fnu Namra Private Investigator, Qualified Proposed Name: Administration Building without a hearing. /s/: Katherine E. Leahy, with the County Clerk of Al- 94566. This business is con- 1672 Arrowhead Ave Manager. This statement was CEO. This statement was ameda on June 27, 2019. Maria Magdalena Braz Caldeira 1221 Oak Street NOTICE OF HEARING Oakland, CA 94612 ducted by a Limited Liability Livermore, CA 94551 Date: 8/23/19 AUGUST 1, 2019 • The Independent 11

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REAL ESTATE The Independent Newspaper date on which the registrant This statement was filed Ana Molina Martinez, 1127 with the County Clerk of Al- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2250 First Street, Livermore, first commenced to transact W Sonora St, Stockton, CA Saturdays - Dogs & Puppies at 168) LAND FOR SALE ameda on July 12, 2019. NAME STATEMENT TO PLACE CA 94550 Dated: July 9, 2019 business under the fictitious 95203. This business is con- Farmer’s Market in Pleasanton. Expires July 12, 2024. FILE NO. 561559 CLASSIFIED AD 170) LAND FOR RENT /s/: Wynne S. Carvill, Judge business name(s) listed above: ducted by an individual. The The location is Delucchi Park, The Independent Legal The following person(s) do- of the Superior Court. N/A. Signature of Registrants: date on which the registrant 4501 First St. Hours: 10:00am Call (925)243-8000 157) OFFICE/HOUSE/CONDO / No. 4591 Published July ing business as: Butter and The Independent Legal /s/: James Chris Coli, Senior first commenced to transact to 1:00pm. DUPLEX / APT RENTAL No. 4586 Published July 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 2019. Batter, 577 Windermere MERCHANDISE Pastor/CEO. This statement business under the fictitious Saturdays & Sundays - Kittens 25, August 1, 8, 15, 2019. Circle, Livermore, CA 94551, 165) HOUSE/ROOMS/RENT- was filed with the County business name(s) listed above: at Dublin PetSmart, 6960 Ama- 114) FOR SALE is hereby registered by ALS TO SHARE Clerk of Alameda on July 15, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N/A. Signature of Registrants: dor Plaza Rd. Hours: 11am to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE the following owner(s): 115)ESTATE/ GARAGE/ 2019. Expires July 15, 2024. NAME STATEMENT /s/: Ana Moria Martinez, 3pm. 160) BOAT / RV RENTAL FOR CHANGE OF NAME Lisa Corti, 577 Windermere YARD SALES The Independent Legal FILE NO.561412 Owner. This statement SPACE Case No. HG19026252 Circle, Livermore, CA 94551. Visit our website, WWW.TVAR. No. 4588. Published July The following person(s) do- was filed with the County ORG, to see adoptable ani- This business is conducted 18) FREE SECTION Inland Valley Publishing Co. 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 2019. ing business as: Green Valley Clerk of Alameda on Jul 3, mals, volunteer opportunities, SUPERIOR COURT OF by an Individual. The date on Free Pine & Oak Wood Client Code:04126-00001 Landscape & Maintenance, 2019. Expires July 3 2024. and how to donate. CALIFORNIA, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 1751 4th St, Livermore, CA which the registrant first com- The Independent Le- You cut & haul it Re: Legal Notice for COUNTY OF ALAMEDA menced to transact business Lots of Pine cones, too Classified Ads NAME STATEMENT 94550, is hereby registered by gal No. 4598 Published Follow TRI-VALLEY ANIMAL FILE NO. 561306-561308 the following owner(s): under the fictitious business Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019. Please call The Federal Fair Housing Act, TO ALL INTERESTED RESCUE on Facebook, Twit- The following person(s) do- Samuel F. Fernandez, 1751 name(s) listed above: 7/25/19. (408)897-3156 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act PERSONS: ter, and Instagram. 4th ST, Livermore, CA 94550. Signature of Registrants: CLASSIFIEDS of 1964, and state law prohibit Petitioner: ing business as: 1.Goodguys /s/: Lisa Corti, Owner. This FERAL CAT FOUNDATION 127) LOST/ FOUND advertisements for housing and Fnu Tahoora Merchandise, 2.Goodguys This business is conducted General, 3. Goodguys Ga- by an Individual. The date on statement was filed with the ANIMALS Cat & kitten adoptions now employment that contain any 1672 Arrowhead Ave County Clerk of Alameda on Jul NOTICES / Livermore, CA 94551 rage, 1071 Serpendtine which the registrant first com- at the new Livermore Petco preference, limitation or dis- 25, 2019. Expires July 25, 2024. 2) CATS/ DOGS ANNOUNCEMENTS (925) 339-2477, Lane, Pleasanton, CA 94566, menced to transact business on Saturdays from 10:00AM crimination based on protected The Independent Le- to 2:30PM. We have many 155) NOTICES classes, including race, color, filed a petition with this court is hereby registered by under the fictitious business ADOPT A DOG OR CAT, gal No. 4595 Published adorable, tame kittens that religion, sex, handicap, familial for a decree changing names the following owner(s): name(s) listed above: N/A. for adoption information con- “NOTICE TO READERS: Cali- Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019. have been tested for FIV & status or national origin. IVPC as follows: Goodguys Merchandise, LLC, Signature of Registrants: tact Valley Humane Society at fornia law requires that contrac- FELV, altered & vaccinated. does not knowingly accept any Present Name: 1071 Serpendtine Lane, Pleas- /s/: Samuel F. Fernandez, (925)426-8656 tors taking jobs that total $500 Fnu Tahoora anton, CA 94566. This busi- , Owner. This statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS We also have adult cats or more (labor and/or materials) advertisements that are in vio- Proposed Name: ness is conducted by a Limited was filed with the County NAME STATEMENT lation of the law. Tahura Nazar Liability Company. The date on Clerk of Alameda on Jul 22, FILE NO. 561078 THE COURT ORDERS which the registrant first com- 2019. Expires July 22, 2024. The following person(s) do- that all persons interested in menced to transact business The Independent Legal ing business as: Livermore this matter appear before this under the fictitious business No. 4592 Published July Butcher Shop, 282 South L court at the hearing indicated name(s) listed above: May 24, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 2019. Street, Livermore, CA 94550, below to show cause, if any, 2019. Signature of Registrants: is hereby registered by why the petition for change of /s/: Marc C. Meadors, Man- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the following owner(s): name should not be granted. ager. This statement was NAME STATEMENT Livermore Butcher Shop, 282 Any person objecting to the filed with the County Clerk FILE NO. 561433 South L Street, Livermore, CA name changes described 94550. This business is con- above must file a written of Alameda on July 17, The following person(s) do- 2019. Expires July 17, 2024. ing business as: RICH RE- ducted by a Corporation. The Barbara Benotto MaryJane Billowitch objection that includes the date on which the registrant 925.337.3770 925.519.6435 reasons for the objection at The Independent Legal SULTS Marketing & Promo- first commenced to transact [email protected] least two court days before No. 4589. Published July tions, LLC, 3617 Dunsmuir [email protected] business under the fictitious the matter is scheduled to 25, Aug 1, 8, 15, 2019. Circle, Pleasanton, CA 94588, barbarabenotto.com billowitch.com business name(s) listed above: be heard and must appear is hereby registered by DRE 01966040 DRE 01829615 at the hearing to show cause FICTITIOUS BUSINESS the following owner(s): N/A. Signature of Registrants: why the petition should not NAME STATEMENT Richard B. Alvari, 3617 Dun- /s/: Andrew Cusimano, Presi- be granted. If no written FILE NO. 560808 smuir Circle, Pleasanton, dent/CEO. This statement objection is timely filed, the The following person(s) do- CA 94588. This business is was filed with the County Kara Bosch Tracey Esling court may grant the petition ing business as: DaBomb conducted by a Limited Li- Clerk of Alameda on Jul 10, 925.337.1882 925.366.8275 without a hearing. Guitars, 5410 Carnegie ability Company. The date 2019. Expires July 10 2024. [email protected] [email protected] NOTICE OF HEARING Loop, Livermore, CA 94550, on which the registrant first The Independent Le- compass.com compass.com gal No. 4596 Published Date: 8/23/19 is hereby registered by commenced to transact busi- DRE 02092367 DRE 01219100 Time: 11:00 AM the following owner(s): ness under the fictitious busi- Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019. Dept: 17 Dwayne Thaele, 5410 Carn- ness name(s) listed above: The address of the court is: egie Loop, Livermore, CA N/A. Signature of Registrants: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Alameda County 94550. This business is con- /s/: Richard B. Alvari, Presi- NAME STATEMENT Cherie Doyle Leslie Faught Administration Building ducted by an Individual. The dent. 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The Juul pods “repeatedly” promised that Monsees, the co-founder of to support the June 24 Liver- several different age groups the referendum to the City, have many varied tastes, they were “totally safe.” Juul, defended his company, more City Council Tobacco attended the rally. Partici- Livermore would forward such as cotton candy, Jolly One of the teens reported stating its main mission was Retail Ordinance. The ordi- pants displayed signs with the signatures to the Alam- Rancher and Gummy Bear, that meeting with the Juul to help adults quit smok- nance establishes a city-wide messages, such as “Our eda County Registrar of which are attractive to chil- representatives led their ing combustible cigarettes. ban on the sale of all flavored Kid’s Health is Not for Sale, Voters for validation. dren and teens. schoolmates to express re- Monsees noted that the com- tobacco products, including Stop Big Tobacco” and “Big In 2018, Juul Labs re- Matthew Hart, Grana- lief, since the students then pany has discontinued some electronic devices and any Tobacco Hooks Kids on ceived a nearly $13 bil- da High School Principal, felt they “were able to vape of its flavored products. fluids that can be used to Nicotine.” lion investment from Altria showed a large box full of deliver nicotine in an aero- Juul Labs Inc., a manu- Group, the parent company vaping products confiscated solized or vaporized form. facturer of vaping prod- of Philip Morris USA. Philip at schools last year. Brett It takes effect August 8, and ucts, has been gathering Morris USA is the largest Christopher, Vice Principal will be enforced starting signatures in Livermore for a tobacco company in the of Livermore High School, Jan. 1, 2020. All of the 71 referendum to stop the ordi- U.S. and manufacturer of spoke of eating lunch in the tobacco retailers presently in nance. While Flavors Hook several well-known cigarette boys’ bathroom every day to Livermore, as well as future Kids-Livermore received brands. keep kids from vaping. Con- retailers, will be required to word that Juul submitted The Livermore rally trolling student vaping use, follow the ordinance. Par- its referendum to the City was initiated by Flavors according to Christopher, ticulars concerning exemp- on July 30, the Independent Hook Kids-Livermore, a stops him from attending to tions for premium tobacco could not verify that it was grassroots group founded many other important duties. products will be discussed submitted as of the Tuesday by three concerned moth- The use of Juul has dra- at a future council meeting. press deadline. Juul has ers to educate parents and matically increased in North youth about the dangers America. A 2018 study in- of flavored tobacco and dicated a greater than 50% nicotine products. After the increase in teens reporting Livermore ordinance was that they had vaped in the adopted, signature gather- past month compared to a ers appeared throughout the 2017 study. city asking citizens to sign A July 25th U.S. House of a petition for a referendum Representatives Oversight overturning the ordinance. and Reform subcommit- The rally speakers fea- tee investigation held in c c tured Dr. Kelly Bowers, Su- Washington, D.C. revealed perintendent of Livermore that Juul Labs, based in Valley Joint Unified School San Francisco, “deployed District (LVJUSD), Craig a sophisticated program to Bueno, LVJUSD Board enter schools and convey President, Jannell Gladen, its messaging directly to co-founder of Flavors Hook teenage children,” as well as Health Peer Educators from Granada High School warn Kids, and Joanne Morrison targeted children at summer against the use of tobacco products. In addition to this from Livermore Indivis- camps. The subcommittee gathering at Flagpole Plaza on July 30, the peer group ible. Speakers discussed the heard from two teenagers visits area schools. Pictured are Regina Molitoris, increase in teen vaping and who stated that Juul repre- Ahalya Rajesh and Meadow Walton. (Photo – Doug the use of Juul, a nicotine sentatives met with them Jorgensen) salt-based electronic ciga- along with other classmates Alameda County Fair Helps Many Community Programs The Alameda County mane Society brought in mer Learning Fun” pro- tainers, games, and more to Fair is dedicated to serving 19,813 pounds of pet food vided 113,730 free tickets critically and terminally ill those in the Tri-Valley and donations, filling VHS’s to students across Alameda children. beyond. AniMeals shed and donating County. “The Alameda County The fair worked with to other animal care groups. Non-profit groups fun- Fair has always been com- Ticket to Dream to offer free The fair partnered with draised through the fair’s mitted to serving our com- tickets to foster children. A the Alameda County Com- non-profit ticket sales pro- munity,” said Angel Moore, total of 3,224 tickets were munity Food Bank for its gram, allowing groups such VP of Business Develop- donated, allowing local chil- annual Feed the Need food as East Oakland Youth De- ment. “We are delighted to dren the chance to experi- drive, collecting enough velopment, Scouts, school be able to partner with so ence a joyful day at the Fair. food for 22,500 meals. bands, and churches to sell many wonderful organiza- The Foster Kids Clothing The fair issued 6,432 discounted advance-pur- tions to offer free admis- Drive, sponsored by Mat- complimentary tickets to chase admission and keep sion to the fair, fundraising tress Firm, received dona- military members, and 1,011 a portion of the total sales. opportunities, volunteer tions from 6,736 people. complimentary tickets for The fair joined with services, and much needed The inaugural Pet Food first responders. 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New Exhibition At Harrington Gallery Focuses On Play and Activities Celebrate Playfulness 125 Years Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the City of Pleasanton on Friday, August 2nd from 3:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. in the downtown. Family friendly activities include touch-a-truck, Artwork pictured includes (left) Susan Else, Pony’s cake walk, and corn hole tournament. The first 1000 Dream; (top) Martin Hsu, Three Bears; and (lower) will receive a Meadowlark dairy treat in a signature Dimitry Grudsky, Clownicopia. 125th Anniversary Cup. Members of the City Council will be on hand to help hand out birthday cake and sing happy birth- day,. In honor of Pleasanton's Birthday, Public Eye will be rocking the Concert in the Park stage from 5:30 p.m to 9:00 p.m with high energy rock & roll hits. Sponsor booths and fun activities will bring the en- tire community together to commemorate the city’s history, heritage and hometown spirit. There are a few activities leading up to the August 2 celebration: Thursday, August 1 Pleasanton Movies in the Park, Spider-Man Into The Spider Verse. Movie begins at dusk at Amador Valley Community Park Friday, August 2 Pleasanton Senior Center Celebration 12:30pm-2:00pm: cake, lemonade and games to celebrate www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/ depts/cs/senior/default.asp Friday, August 2 Museum on Main re-opens after The next major exhibition entitled “Play Date!” will be Grudsky, Martin Hsu, Diana Krevsky, Hugo Kobayashi a summer of renovations with a new permanent on view from August 2 through September 14 at the Har- and Joshua Nissen King. exhibit “Growing Pleasanton”, and a special exhibit rington Gallery, located inside the Firehouse Arts Center. The exhibit’s curator, Senior Recreation Leader Alena “Pleasanton 125” from August 2 through the end of Featuring seven diverse artists, the works explore creative Sauzade offers a “bigger picture” view of the works as the year. www.museumonmain.org interpretations of “play and playfulness” in a variety of well: “Beyond presenting a world of fun and whimsy, Pleasanton was incorporated in 1894, just a few media, from watercolor to mechanized fiber sculpture. the exhibiting artists also use play in surreal and satirical years after the Central Pacific Railroad route through The exhibit opens with an Artists’ Reception in the ways- from questioning the capitalist utopia promised by Pleasanton was completed. Ranchers and thorough- gallery on Thursday, August 1, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Monopoly, to imagining an uncanny carousel of humans bred horse breeders were attracted to the favorable public is welcome to come explore the works, meet and ridden by ponies. Original and complex, Play Date speaks climate and abundance of water, and were soon fol- chat with the artists, and enjoy light refreshments. to the kids in all of us, engaging viewers of all ages in a lowed by dairy farms, hop fields and vineyards. Subject matter ranges from marionettes and circus conversation about imagination, the games and amuse- Hopyard Road came from the hop industry. Dis- clowns, to Chinese fairytale characters, tightrope-walking ments we love, and the roles they have in our lives.” plays with information about the dairy industry can elephants, and a variety of original and imaginary sub- A demo and book signing will take place Wednesday, be seen at the Alviso Adobe Park. jects. The artists: Carolyn Crampton, Susan Else, Dimitry (continued on page 5) 2 The Independent • AUGUST 1, 2019 Concert at the Firehouse Features The Music of the 'Quiet Beatle' Manchester, England’s rison) cut an indelible in multiple Beatles tributes. Nick Bold hits the Fire- impression with musical Bold notes that “George! house Arts Center stage virtuosity, lyrical guitar The Concert” has allowed in Pleasanton, along with playing, and his beautiful him to bring his passion for The Material World Band, introspective songs.” And the man and the music to a in his acclaimed tour-de- Nick Bold's performance, whole new level. force tribute to the music of storytelling and authentic The Material World “the Quiet Beatle” George persona are “as ‘George’ as Band is England’s Mike Harrison. One show only, it gets” notes one reviewer. Collinge on bass/vocals, on Wednesday, August 7, U.K.’s Nick Bold made Tommy Cosentino of Los at 7:30 p.m. This concert his first mark on the music Angeles on keyboard/vo- is part of the “George! The business in the 1980’s as cals, and Rippendon native Concert” 2019-2020 world a founding member, lead Carl Mallison on drums/ tour, presented by Got Live guitarist and principal vocals. Entertainment and the City songwriter for the British Reserved seating tickets of Pleasanton. rock band, Virginia Wolf, are $20 - $30. Tickets on- It’s all there, George’s and was signed to Atlantic line at www.firehousearts. biggest Beatles hits and Records. He went on to org, by calling 925-931- all of his wonderful produce and write for other 4848, and in person at the post-breakup solo mate- artists, with countless hits Box Office, 4444 Railroad rial, including music from to his credit, including the Avenue, in downtown his 1980’s supergroup, ballad Man In The Moon Pleasanton. Box Office The Traveling Wilburys. which has been covered hours are Wednesday - Fri- The set list includes Here by numerous artists of day 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 Nick Bold Comes The Sun, What is all genres. He also ap- p.m., and two hours prior Life, Blow Away, Taxman, pears in the British TV hit to performances if not sold All Things Must Pass, and “Stars in Their Eyes” as out. Free parking available many more. George, which has led to in the center lot, entrance AllMusic.com: “(Har- his performing world-wide on Spring Street.

Contemporary Jazz Pianist Returns to the Bankhead Contemporary jazz with over the years includ- through with a new age pianist Keiko Matsui ing bassist Marcus Miller, sensibility. Matsui has col- makes her seventh return saxophonist Kirk Whalum, laborated with such musical to Livermore at 8 p.m. on vocalist Gretchen Parlato luminaries as Stevie Won- August 16, bringing what and more. der, Miles Davis, and Bob Jazz Review called her A native of Japan, James, and has twice been “wonderful amalgam of Matsui began classical named Best Female Artist exotic melodies, luscious music piano lessons at the at the National Smooth Jazz harmonies and global age of five. By her early Awards. rhythms” to the intimate teens she had developed a Keiko Matsui’s annual acoustics of the Bankhead strong interest in jazz and appearance at the Bank- Theater. began to compose her own head is already selling fast Matsui is known for music. At just age 17, she and her shows have sold original composi-tions was selected as a recording out completely in the past. that speak a universal artist for Yamaha. Matsui Ticket prices range from language, a seamless blend made her US recording $20 to $65, with $20 tickets of musical influences from debut with “Drop of Water” available for students and around the world. She in 1987. Her music displays active military personnel. returns to Livermore on a fluid and improvisa- The Bankhead Theater tour for her album “Echo,” tional quality, appealing to is located a 2400 First released earlier this year. audiences across genres. Street in downtown Liver- Described as a “global She incorporates diverse more. Tickets are available sonic tapestry,” the album stylistic elements from at the box office,online at features a number of spe- jazz, classical, rock, blues, www.lvpac.org or by call- Keiko Matsui cial guests she has worked and world music, woven ing 373-6800. AUGUST 1, 2019 • The Independent 3 Concert Celebrates Music of Sly & the Family Stone Rock & Roll Hall of the Bay Area to Las Vegas, followed by the beloved an- Fame in 1993, Sly and the “STAND” was induced stock Festival in 1969, the Fame Inductee Jerry Mar- and released their first them to peace and diversity, Family Stone were praised into the Grammy Hall of Family Stone’s combina- tini, together with Phunne album. Their hit “Dance to “Everyday People,” which not just for their hits, but Fame, declared a National tion of rock, funk, and soul Stone, the daughter of Sly the Music” made the top soared to #1. for what the integrated band Treasure, and preserved in will bring “Hot Fun in the Stone and Cynthia Rob- 10 on both the Pop and Upon their induction to stood for in the music in- the Library of Congress. Summertime!” to Liver- inson, as well as Swang R&B charts the next year, the Rock and Roll Hall of dustry In 2015, their album Today The Family Stone more. Remaining tickets Stewart, Blaise Sison, Nate continues for a new genera- start at just $35. Wingfield, Jimmy McKin- tion, sharing songs that are The Bankhead Theater is ney and Frank Klepacki still relevant and timely located a 2400 First Street will celebrate the chart-top- with a vibe that DC Metro in downtown Livermore. ping hits of Sly & The Fam- Theater Arts called “sheer Tickets are available at the ily Stone at the Bankhead “Transportsfunky fun.” his Nearly listeners fifty box office,online out of at their www. world Theater on August 10 at 8 years to the day after their lvpac.org or by calling 373- p.m. The first mixed-race, appearance at the Wood- 6800.– ELMORE MAGAZINE mixed-gender, mainstream and into his song.” band in Rock and Roll his- tory, their legendary hits in- cluded “Everyday People,” “Dance To The Music,“ “Family Affair,“ and other songs that sent popular music on a new trajectory in the late 1960s. Return to Sly Stone got his start in WOODSTOCK Vallejo, California. Skilled on guitar, keyboards, bass and drums, he and his siblings performed in a number of local bands Become a Member Now and Join the and eventually emerged in 1967 as Sly and the Family Season Launch Member Party May 22 Stone. Within a year they had jumped from clubs in Family Stone Tuesday Tunes Features Joey T and Friends The Livermore Cultural Arts Council will introduce a describe their style as a classic rock blues infusion, and THE FAMILY STONE new band, Joey T and Friends, to Tuesday Tunes. They will appear August 6th at 6:45 pm on the Shea Homes Hot Fun in the Summertime! Stage in the Livermore Plaza adjacent to the Bankhead Sat AUG 10 at 8pm Theater. Shea Homes is also the major sponsor of “Tues- day Tunes”. Bring your own chairs or blankets and pick up dinner at the many restaurants nearby. Percussionist Joseph Francisco Torres, or Joey T, com- LUNAFISH mented on the picture he chose, saying, “As seen on this & FRIENDS illustration, these were great influences to me in music and on a personal level. Each one of them had a strong Return to Woodstock! message in life and stood for causes that were not always Sat AUG 17 at 8pm popular. Not only were they ahead of their time but they elevated the conscience levels of many. I am looking for- Tickets Just $20 ward to sharing more with you when we meet while play- ing some great music too.” His playing was influenced by the likes of Louie Moon, Ron Matthews, Bobby C, Simon Russell, Mark Waterford, Jerry Garcia, and Shaka. CELEBRATE See more at www.joeytandfriends.com. at THE BOTHWELL Additional funding comes from Heritage Bank, The In- • Visit Working Artists dependent, Tri-Valley Conservancy, UNCLE Credit Union • Create 60s Style Crafts and Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard. Concert-goers should be •View Demos aware that the City Municipal Codes prohibit the use of alcohol in public places. A full schedule and information Sat AUG 17 about the bands can be found at the Livermore Cultural 11am-2pm Arts Council’s website www.LCAC.org. Free • Family Friendly Tuesday Tunes wraps up its very successful summer concert series on August 13th with Charged Particle per- forming funky Afro-Latin Jazz. 925.373.6800 • LVPAC.org Joey T 2400 First Street, Downtown Livermore

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Activities Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center continues a scale model of the earth to moon trajectory, as well as its celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the land- news clippings, photographs, and artwork. A collaboration mark Apollo moon landing with a second “Moon-Gazing” between Livermore photographer and illustrator Ken Ball and the Pixar family film “WALL-E.” Throughout the and curator Anne Giancola, the exhibit highlights the cul- month of August, the “Man on the Moon” photography tural and scientific significance of the Apollo 11 Mission and art exhibit continues at the Bankhead Gallery featur- when American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin ing dramatic large-format historical images from NASA, “Buzz” Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon’s surface. Nearly 350 attendees viewed the exhibit at the Commemorative Reception on the 50th anniversary of the launch, July 20, 2019. The exhibit is free and open to the public through August 25th when a closing recep- tion will be held at 6:00pm. On Tuesday, August 6, the Tri-Valley Stargazers As- tronomy Club will again hold a Moon-Gazing from 7:00 to 9:00pm with several telescopes set up to offer a view of the moon (weather permitting). The date was chosen to coincide with the presence of the planet Saturn in the night sky. Although the Moon-Gazing event begins at 7:00pm, the view of the moon will become increasingly distinct as the sky darkens into the evening. Visitors will be able to view the exhibit in the Gallery during the event. A Tuesday Tunes concert will also be taking place that evening on the plaza beginning at 6:45pm. The Pixar film “WALL-E,” about a dedicated robot who becomes captivated by the life-seeking space probe EVE, will be shown on the Bankhead Theater’s new wide screen on Wednesday, August 7. The film will be accom- panied by a Pixar cartoon. Tickets are just $5 each for all ages and popcorn, beverages, and space-themed snacks will be available for sale. “Man on the Moon” exhibit hours are Mondays through Wednesdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm, Sat- urdays from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm (except August 3 and 24). The exhibit was made possible by grants from the Lawrence Livermore National Security, The Wente Viewing the display of photos Foundation, and the Livermore Cultural Arts Council, as well as sponsors Loretta and Jeff Kaskey, Jean King, Museum and National Geographic. Wente Foundation, Ken Ball Illustration, Alan Burnham, The Bankhead Theater is located a 2400 First Street MoonPans, Way Up Art & Frame, Monya Lane, Studio in downtown Livermore. Tickets are available at the box Blue, Dan Sands and TAP Plastics. Images are used with Photos - Andrew Edwards permission from the Smithsonian National Air and Space office,online at www.lvpac.org or by calling 373-6800.

Las Positas College Now Can Sell Wine it Creates

Las Positas College (LPC) students will soon see through degree and certificate pathways. Students are eda County Fair wine competition. The new licensure the literal fruits of their labor manifest in additional provided with the education and training needed for will allow the winery to join with commercial cellars funding for LPC's Viticulture and Winery Technol- career advancement and to gain entry-level positions in future competitions. ogy programs. The college's Campus Hill Winery in the field. The program, which has been offered LPC's Fall 2019 harvest could be released with has earned its Viticulture and Enology Foundation since 2004, originally provided students real world white and rosé wines as early as Spring 2020, with a license. The license, confirmed in May, allows wine experience at local wineries, but the hands-on portion red wine likely available in Fall 2020. Future students made by LPC students to be sold to the general was brought onsite when LPC added its own vine- interested in learning more about LPC's variety of public onsite, as well as in local restaurants and wine yard in 2007. classes, including World Wines, Introduction to Enol- stores. Campus Hill Winery's red wine, South Slope ogy, and Winery Operations, which teaches students LPC's Viticulture and Winery Technology pro- Field Blend-2017, won gold and Best of Show/Dou- how to make wine, should visit, www.laspositascol- grams prepare students for transfer to 4-year colleges ble Gold in the amateur category at the 2019 Alam- lege.edu/vwt/. and universities and for careers in the wine industry AUGUST 1, 2019 • The Independent 5

KAREN MARGUTH FEATURED AT INKLINGS emmy nominated “Glee” Star

On Saturday, August 3rd, Inklings Coffee and Tea, welcomes vocalist Karen Marguth Matthew Morrison to the stage. A Tri-Valley resident for most of her life, Karen Marguth has been quietly with the receiving rave reviews since the release of her eponymous album in 2009. Jazz Livermore-Amador Symphony Magazine wrote: “Great big talent, much too small a pond…Karen is one of the finest American jazz vocalists you’ve likely yet to discover.” This will be the 30th monthly jazz concert at Inklings since the series began in 2017. Backing Karen on August 3rd SEP 7 are three players who have played many of the concerts at Inklings: John R Burr, Kelly Fasman, and Matt Finders- piano, drums and bass, respectively. Admission to this event is free. Doors open at 6:15 and the music starts at 7:00PM. Inklings is located at 530 Main Street, Pleasanton. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Jean King, Priem Family Foundation, Lynn and Joan Seppala, The Independent, Beets Hospitality Group, Fremont Bank, The Watkins Family, Catering by Wente Vineyards, EXHIBITION Lance Cavalieri Jewelers, Bay Area News Group, (continued from front page) The Pleasanton Weekly, Diablo Magazine, Phil and Muriel Dean, Uncle Credit Union,

August 28th, 4:00-5:30 a fun and hands on session downtown Pleasanton, photo: Nathan Johnson Stoneridge Creek, Jim Price, p.m. at the Harrington to discover where art and 4444 Railroad Avenue. Gallery. Artist Martin Hsu play meet up. After touring Regular gallery hours are Supervisor Scott Haggerty, KKIQ, will present his illustrated and discussing the exhibit, Wednesday through Friday Comcast Spotlight, Visit Tri-Valley, children’s book “Metta,” participants will take part from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., Livermore-Amador Symphony, an intimate collection of in interactive games and and Saturday from 11:00 Livermore Valley Tennis Club, Shea Homes artworks to inspire compas- hands on activities. Regis- a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed on sion and loving-kindness, ter at www.pleasantonfun. holidays. Free parking is with wisdom by Rumi. com, code 13959. The fees available in the Firehouse A special class connect- are $18 for Pleasanton lot, entrance on Spring ed to the exhibit for young residents, and $21 for non- Street. For more informa- people ages 5-11 will be residents. tion on gallery exhibits and offered. Thursday, August The Harrington Gal- events, please visit www. 29, from 4:30-5:45 p.m. lery is located inside the firehousearts.org/gallery, or Using the theme of “Play,” Firehouse Arts Center in call 925-931-4849. students will be guided on 2400 First Street • www.lvpac.org • 925.373.6800 6 The Independent • AUGUST 1, 2019 Niles Canyon Railway Presents Nostalgia in Niles

A weekend to step back in time in and around historic Niles

The Niles Canyon movie matinee wristband Railway is partnering with for $10 per person; a bus several museums in Niles awaits you in Niles/Fre- to bring a weekend full of mont station and takes you fun, nostalgic, and historic to and from Main Street to adventures. From special explore downtown Niles. presentations and films There are multiple steam starting Friday evening at train departures from each the Essanay Silent Film NCRy station through- Museum to steam pow- out the day with the last ered train rides Saturday one-way departure from and Sunday on the NCR. our Niles/Fremont station Special bus transportation to Sunol at 5:20 PM on available at an extra cost Saturday and 3:20 PM on between the Niles Canyon Sunday. Railway’s Niles Station With a mainline railroad and downtown main street between the station and Niles. Once in down- downtown Niles, the only town, train passengers can safe way to travel between take advantage of special the two locations is on the movies beginning with a matinee movie showings roadways that circle around presentation Friday evening all weekend at the Essanay and under the railroad. August 9th at 7:30 pm from Silent Film Museum with Construction on Sullivan Henry Baum, president of their bus & movie pass Underpass is not yet a safe the Pacific Locomotive As- wristband. Additionally, pedestrian alternatived. sociation followed by some visitors can take some time The combination bus classic short silent films. to visit the Niles Depot and transportation and matinee Niles Depot Museum: Model Railroad Museum movie pass wristbands Discover Fremont’s railroad and shop or dine in down- can be purchased from heritage in the former town Niles. The Pacific Bus our Niles Canyon Rail- Southern Pacific Railroad Museum will have some way ticket agents and the colonnade-style passenger buses on display. Addi- Essanay Film Museum for depot built in 1901 and tional movie showings are $10 per person. freight depot. The museum scheduled Saturday and The Essanay Silent Film is operated by the Niles De- Sunday evening at the film Museum: Circa 1912 the pot Historical Foundation museum, but these will be silent film movie making and is also constructing two after the bus transporta- industry was very active model railways of Niles tion has ended and the in Niles before eventu- and surrounding areas, steam train has left for the ally moving to Hollywood. which are operated by the day. Visitors will need to Rediscover America’s Tri-City Society of Model provide their own transpor- movie pioneers, and see Engineers. Special weekend tation to and from the film their remarkable work in an event hours Saturday and museum. authentic setting - a theater Sunday 10 am-4 pm Start the experience where Charlie Chaplin Ten local nonprofit aboard a vintage steam and Broncho Billy Ander- museums are ready to share train. Ride from Niles/ son saw themselves and the Passport to Adventure Program. Museum repre- Love A Doll Club of Livermore will provide a “Winnie the Pooh” themed display Fremont station located their contemporaries on sentatives from the Passport and a free children’s Make It and Take It craft at the upcoming Ravenswood Old at 37029 Mission Blvd, Fre- the screen. This museum to Adventure Program will mont, to Sunol and return. keeps the spirit of silent Fashioned Ice Cream Social on Sunday August 11, 2019. There will be music by the be available at the Niles Pleasanton Community Concert Band, pony rides, a tours of the site, and of course, Also park and board in films alive. The curator has Depot Museum to answer Sunol and ride to Niles. If prepared a full weekend questions and share lots of ice cream. There is no admission charge. The event will be from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at a rider purchases the bus/ schedule of railroad themed information. the Ravenswood Estate, 2647 Arroyo Road, Livermore.

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Deadline Nears to Apply for Tours of Livermore Library Offered Discover the secret (and is for grown-ups too. From a playbill-inspired game Community Gift Program not-so-secret) treasures June 1 to August 14, folks board at any Livermore of the Livermore Public 18 and over all can partici- Public Library location. Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS) is now accepting applications Library Civic Center. A pate in the fun-filled For more information for its annual Community Gift Program for 2019. 30-minute guided tour Summer Reading about the Summer Read- Established in 2008, the LLNS Community Gift Program provides annual awards to will be led by library staff Program for a chance to ing Program, visit www. support nonprofit organizations addressing STEAM (science, technology, engineering, members that will cover win great prizes. To start livermorelibrary.net or call the library’s collections, playing the game, pick up (925) 373-5500. arts and mathematics) education, community service and philanthropic needs of local never before seen areas, and and surrounding communities. little-known facts about the This year the LLNS Board of Governors has authorized an increase of $50,000 to library. People of all ages School Supplies Sought the program funding, which will now provide up to $150,000 to Nonprofit California are invited, and no sign-up educational institutions, IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and government agen- needed. The Civic Center The Salvation Army is holding school supply drives at cies serving Alameda, Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties. Gifts will be awarded in Library is located at 1188 approximately 3,000 locations across the country. In the amounts from $1,000 to $10,000. South Livermore Avenue. Bay area media market, there are 13 Walmart locations In 2018, the Community Gift Program received 67 applications for grants. Forty To join the tour, meet in participating. applications were selected for awards, the majority of which served children in the Tri- front of the main Informa- Walmart shoppers online and in-store will receive a list Valley area, Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties, with a focus on literacy, cultural tion Desk at Civic Center of suggested supplies to help fill Salvation Army collec- arts and science, technology, engineering and math education. Other recipients focus Library on Wednesday, tion bins or vehicles during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign their charitable efforts toward children, families, senior citizens and individuals in need August 7, 2019, 7 p.m. event. The goal is to provide new school supplies to chil- of assistance. The guided tour is part dren in need of a fresh start to the school year. All organizations interested in applying to the LLNS Community Gift Program must of the Library’s annual How Donate in person at any of the locations below or go online. A full list of registries and locations can be submit a gift application to LLNS by Friday, Aug. 16. To be eligible, organizations must Summer Reading Program for adults, sponsored by the found through the following link: tsastuffthebus.org be sustainable and financially viable and accountable for spending and program results. Saturday, August 3, 2019; from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their proposal by Oct. 1. Friends of the Livermore Library. Summer Reading 4501 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton; 3112 Santa Rita Rd., More information on LLNS and its Community Gift Program is available at www. Pleasanton. llnsllc.com. For an application, go to http://www.llnsllc.com/communityGiving/llnsgift. asp.

Wild Animals at the Livermore Library The Livermore Public what was read, and having Visit the library to Heart f California Party Library will host the Wild fun. Check the Livermore pick up a Summer at Your Friday, September 13, 2019 Americas Animal Show on Public Library’s website for Library events booklet, call Image courtesy of Darcie Kent Vineyards Wednesday, August 7, 2019 more detailed information 925-373-5504, or visit the at 10am at the Civic Center and start playing on June library’s website, www. Library, located at 1188 S. 1, 2019. All programs run LivermoreLibrary.net, to Livermore Ave. through August 14, 2019. find further details. Fine Wine • Live Music • GourmetImage Courtesy Cuisine of Darcie • Kent Auctions Vineyards This program by Wild- mind Science Learning will take audience members into Get tickets online at the secret world of wildlife. Backpacks Sought The audience will meet a www.donate.openheartkitchen.org/ spectacled owl, a vulture, a Gene Morgan Insurance Agency is once again gearing kinkajou, and a tamandua. up for the school year by hosting a backpack and school This free event is sponsored supply drive for local students in need. The insurance 2019fundraiser by the Friends of the Liver- agency is collecting new and gently used backpacks and more Library. Itwill be held school supplies at their downtown Livermore office lo- outside, with the audience cated at 2020 Fourth Street. seated on tarps. Event is In addition to backpacks, school supplies such as Generously sponsored by intended for ages 3 and up. glue sticks, notebook paper, pencils, rulers, calculators, Summer reading is for binders, crayons, lunch boxes, etc. are needed. The office everyone at the Livermore is open 9 am- 5pm. Contact Michelle to arrange for a Public Library. The 2019 drop-off after hours. The deadline for donations is Friday, Summer Reading Program August 9th. has a reading game for For more information about the coat drive or make a every age. Prizes will be donation after hours, please contact Michelle Morgan at awarded in all games, with (925) 447-2565 ext. 218 or email at michelle@genemor- the goal of reading, sharing ganinsurance.com.

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ART/PHOTO EXHIBITS Exhibit Dates: Sept. 11 through Oct. Club Members are free to enter. S. Livermore Ave, Livermore. http:// Meri Bhavna, 4 p.m. Sept. 8. Livermore Shakespeare Festival, Livermore Art Association Gallery, 28. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Live Music Acoustic Wednesdays retzlaffvineyards.com Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 July 3 to August 4, Wente Vineyards located in the Carnegie Building, Street, Livermore. www.lvpac.org or each and every Wednesday: Tasting Chris Bradley's Jazz Band appears Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. Estate Winery, The Tragedie of offers art classes, unusual gifts, art 373-6800. Room opens at Noon with music regularly at: Old Mexico Bar & Grill firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Othello and The Complete Works exhibits and information pertaining from 4-7pm. 8/7 – Mark Clarin; in Livermore/on Portola Avenue-- Night of the Living Prog, 8 p.m. Sept. of William Shakespeare (Abridges) to the art field, 2155 Third Street, MEETINGS/CLASSES 8/14 – Kinetic/Lite; 8/21 – Jack the 2nd Tuesday each month from 13. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 (Revised). www.LivermoreShakes. Livermore. The gallery has been The Young Artists’ Studio has Quigley; 8/28 – Brian Skinner. Fun 7:30-9:30--Dance floor, full bar, Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. org. open since 1974 and is run as a openings in its 2018 – 2019 school Fridays each and every Friday. 8/2 small cover. firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Joseph and the Amazing Tech- co-op by local artists. Hours are year art classes. Artist Peggy Frank – Evan Thomas Goldstein – Blues; David Victor formerly of BOSTON 8 Midnight Flyer, Sept. 14 - Sept. nicolor Dreamcoat, Tri-Valley Wed.-Sat. 11:30 to 4 pm and Sun- offers small group, individualized 8/9 – Truth without Fear; 8/16 – p.m. August 2. Bankhead Theater, 15. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Repertory Theatre, Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. day 10 to 2:30 pm. For information instruction in art to students ages Sunny and the Black Pack; 8/23 2400 First Street, Livermore; www. Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. and Aug. 3 and 4, 2019 at 2 p.m. call 449-9927. 7 through high school. She also – Michelle Lambert; 8/30 – Kinetic lvpac.org or call 925-373-6800. firehousearts.org or 931-4848. his family. Bankhead Theater, 2400 Members of the Pleasanton Art works with adults. Projects include NRJ Tasting room opens at Noon George the Concert – Wednesday, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, 3 p.m. First Street, Livermore. www.lvpac. League Public Art Circuit are all kinds of drawing, painting, with music from 5-8pm. Thursday – August 7, 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Sept. 14. Bankhead Theater, 2400 org or 373-6800. currently exhibiting art at five print making and sculpture. Home 8/1 – A special evening with Singer Arts Center Theater in downtown First Street, Livermore. www.lvpac. Golden Follies: Trip the Light Fan- businesses in the area. Viewing schoolers and high school students songwriter Stevie Rae at Wood Fam- Pleasanton. Manchester’s Nick Bold org or 373-6800. tastic, 2 p.m. August 17 and 18. locations are: The Stanford Health working on advanced portfolios are ily Vineyards from 4 – 7pm. 2407 brings his passion for “the quiet Pacific Chamber Orchestra, Firehouse Art Center, 4444 Railroad Care Dermatology Clinic, 1133 E. welcome. Peggy has been an art Research Dr., Livermore. Beatle” George Harrison to a new Symphony #9 - Beethoven, 3 p.m. Avenue in Pleasanton. Stanley Blvd. Suite 111, Livermore; instructor in the Livermore Valley Las Positas Vineyards, Weekend of level in tour-de-force performance. Sept. 15. Bankhead Theater, 2400 H.M.S. Pinafore, Lamplighters Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce for many years. Contact her at August 3rd and 4th featured food Acclaimed lead guitarist and princi- First Street, Livermore. www.lvpac. Musical Theatre August 24 and at 777 Peters Street, Pleasanton; (925) 443-8755 or email frank.a@ pairing flight will be our Chocolate pal songwriter Nick Bold, along with org or 373-6800. 25. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Sallman, Yang, & Alameda CPA's comcast.net. Truffle & Wine Pairing flight also The Material World Band, part of Marc Broussard, 8 p.m. Sept. St., Livermore. www.lvpac.org, at 7077 Koll Center Parkway, Figure Drawing Workshop, every offering our Reserve Flight. Tasting 2019-2020 world tour, presented by 28. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 373-6800. Suite 183, Pleasanton; The Bagel Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Room hours are open 11:30am- Got Live Entertainment and the City Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. The Glass Menagerie, Role Players Street Café at 6762 Bernal Ave., Artists bring their own materials 4:30pm. For more information, of Pleasanton. Includes Here Comes firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Ensemble. August 30-September Pleasanton; and The Bagel Street and easels. Open to all artists. contact curt@laspositasvineyards. The Sun, What is Life, Blow Away, 15, 2019, Fridays and Saturdays at Café at 4101-A Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Professional artist models (nude). com Friday, August 9th Evening Taxman, All Things Must Pass, and ON THE STAGE 8 pm; Sundays at 2 pm The Village If interested in becoming a member No instructor. Students under 18 in the Vineyards summer concert many more. Reserved Seat Tickets: of the Pleasanton Art League or for need written parental permission series featuring a " Luna Fish on $20-$30. Tickets available at www. information regarding the Public to attend. Cost $20 per session. the patio; wine and artisan pizzas firehousearts.org, 925-931-4848, Art Circuit, call John Trimingham at Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., available for purchase ( sorry no or at the center Box Office, 4444 (510) 877-8154. Livermore. Coffee, tea and refresh- outside food or beverages permitted Railroad Avenue, in downtown Man on the Moon: 50th Anniversary ments are available. Call or e-mail ) to purchase tickets, go ot www. Pleasanton. Free parking. of the Lunar Landing Exhibit, Barbara Stanton for more info about laspositasvineyards.com. Space is NorCal Vocal Jazz Academy (5:00pm July 10-Sept. 9. Bankhead Theater the workshop, 925-373-9638 - limited. Free Public Concert), Aug. 10. Las Gallery, 2400 First St., Livermore. [email protected]. Charles R Vineyards, 8195 Crane Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill www.lvoac,org Preschool Art classes: Thursday Ridge Road, Livermore. www. Drive, Livermore. www.laspositas- “Play Date!” Themed Fine Art Exhi- mornings 9:45–10:45. Children charlesrvineyards.com 925-454- college.edu/theater/events.php bition: August 2 through September aged 3-5 are welcome to join this 3040. Ukulele Jam & Open Mic with The Family Stone, 8 p.m. August 14 in the Harrington Gallery at the class. Classes cover drawing, paint- Steve Kritzer Saturdays, August 10. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasan- ing, print-making, sculpture and 24 and September 28. 1:00pm Street, Livermore; www.lvpac.org or ton. 7 Bay Area Artists: Carolyn ceramics. For further information, to 4:00pm Music sheets will be call 925-373-6800. Crampton, Susan Else, Dimitry contact Thomasin Dewhurst at provided, or email Steve at ste- Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces Grudsky, Martin Hsu, Diana Krevsky, (925) 216-7231 or thomasin_d@ [email protected] for a PDF with Special Guest Mads Tolling. Hugo Kobayashi and Joshua Nissen hotmail.com or visit http://children- of the songs in advance. Bring a 8 p.m. August 10. Rockabilly, Honky King. RECEPTION: Free opening sartclassesprojects.blogspot.com/ picnic, kids are welcome, and wine Tonk and Bluegrass. Firehouse reception Thursday, August 1, 7-9 Ukulele Circle, Meetings held the is available for purchase by the Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., p.m. The public is welcome to come last Saturday of each month from glass or bottle. An Open Mic session Pleasanton. www.firehousearts.org preview the entire exhibit, chat with 12 noon-1 p.m. at Galina’s Music will give those with more expertise a or 931-4848. REO Speedwagon’s fans in Livermore should get ready the artists, and enjoy light refresh- Studio located at 1756 First St., chance to strut their stuff. Keiko Matsui, 8 p.m. August 16. for a night of great tunes, featuring the band’s hit singles, ments. YOUNG @ ART: Class for Livermore. Confirm participation by Charles R Vineyards 4th Friday Free Bankhead Theater, 2400 First such as "Keep on Loving You," "Take It on the Run," "Can’t young people ages 5-11. Thursday, calling (925) 960-1194 or via the Summer Concert Series August Street, Livermore; www.lvpac.org or Fight This Feeling," and more, as the band is coming to August 29, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Register website at www.GalinasMusicStu- 23 - Rick Spitaleri - Danceable rock call 925-373-6800. Wente Vineyards on August 20. Tickets are on sale now. at www.pleasantonfun.com, Code dio.com. Beginners are welcome. and roll from the 60s through today; Lunafish “Woodstock Revisited”, 8 Go to http://reospeedwagon.com/,and www.facebook.com/ 13959. DEMO & BOOK SIGNING: Bring some music to share with the September 27 – The Spencer James p.m. August 17. Bankhead Theater, REOSpeedwagonOfficial for more information. Formed in 1967, Wednesday, August 28, 4-5:30 p.m. group. Ukuleles are available for Band - A remix and a mashup of 2400 First Street, Livermore; www. signed in 1971, and fronted by vocalist Kevin Cronin since Martin Hsu presents his illustrated purchase. Small $10 fee to cover great blues and rock 'n' roll. 8195 lvpac.org or call 925-373-6800. 1972, REO Speedwagon has rocked to the top of the charts with children’s book Metta, an intimate meeting costs. Crane Ridge Road, Livermore, www. Queen Nation, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28. a RIAA-certified 22 million albums sold in the U.S., 40 million collection of artworks to inspire CharlesRVineyards.com 925-454- Firehouse Art Center, 4444 Railroad around the globe, and a string of worldwide hit singles. The compassion and loving-kindness, WINERIES 3040. Avenue in Pleasanton. group’s landmark album, Hi Infidelity, spent 15 weeks in the with wisdom by Rumi. Regular Fun Fridays at Wood Family Harvest Wine Festival, noon to 4:30 Brilliance at the Bankhead with #1 slot and has received the RIAA’s Diamond Award for 10X gallery hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Vineyards. Saturday and Sunday, p.m. Sept. 1. Wine tasting, enter- Matthew Morrison, 8 p.m. Sept. platinum sales. Thirty–plus years since that release, Cronin Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.; August 3rd and 4th, Noon – 4:30 tainment at wineries. Livermore 7. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First and bandmates Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards), Saturday 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Har- pm Wood Family Vineyards Public Valley Winegrowers Association. Street, Livermore. www.lvpac.org or Dave Amato (lead guitar) and Bryan Hitt (drums) are still rington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Gourmet Cheese & Wine Party in www.lvwine.org. 373-6800. Center in Pleasanton, 4444 Railroad the warehouse. Releasing the 2018 Stephen Bishop, 8 p.m. Sept. electrifying concert audiences with fan favorites such as “Keep Avenue. Chardonnay “Para Mas Amigas”. MUSIC/CONCERTS 7. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 On Loving You,” “In Your Letter,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” Art Reception: Where Art and Entry fee is $15 per person and Retzlaff Estate Winery, Live Music Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. www. “Take It On the Run,” “Time For Me To Fly,” “Roll With The Nature Meet, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 21. nonrefundable due to the event. every Sunday. 12:00 - 4:30. 1356 firehousearts.org or 931-4848. Changes,” and many, many, more.

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Theatre, 233 Front Street, Danville Evening with… Pablo Picasso: starting September 5, 2019.) Com- Wines, Beer & Culinary Treats, and Inc. www.livermoredowntown.com 462-2766. www.RolePlayersEnsemble.com. Tuesday, August 13th, 2pm; Tues- petition open to instrumentalists More. Downtown restaurants will Museum on Main, An Afternoon 30th Nostalgia Day Car Show, The day, August 13th, 7pm; Firehouse and vocalists who reside in Alam- offer culinary; Downtown shops or Evening with.. William Clark: Altamont Cruisers - September COMEDY Arts Center. Tickets at www.museu- eda County, Contra Costa County, will be host to a tasting of wines Tuesday, September 24, 2pm; 29, 2019. Downtown Livermore. Free Comedy Show every Thursday monmain.org or (925) 462-2766. the city of Tracy, or the community and beers. Live entertainment and Tuesday, September 24th, 7pm; Opening ceremonies 9 a.m. www. at Sanctuary from 7:30-9 pm in the 125th Anniversary Celebration of Mountain House. The selection, shopping specials. Tickets and Firehouse Arts Center. Tickets at altamontcruisers.org Skylight Room at Sanctuary, 2369 activities, Pleasanton, Museum one movement of a concerto, should information Livermore Downtown, www.museumonmain.org or (925) First St. in Livermore. have the minimum length of about on Main: August 2: special exhibit Free comedy show every Thursday 10 minutes. All instruments will be opens “Pleasanton at 125” from at Rebel Kitchen & Libations, 2369 considered. Students are eligible August 2 until the end of the First St., Livermore 7:30pm. through the age of 19 (being 19 at year; August 2: new permanent In the Better Than Therapy Tour, the time of concert performance history gallery opens “Growing Mary Carouba and Regina Stoops, February 22, 2020). Two young Pleasanton.” Firehouse Arts Center: August 17, 7:30 pm. Bothwell Arts musicians will be chosen to perform August 1: Play Date Art Exhibition Center, 2466 8th Street, Livermore. as soloists with the symphony on Opening 7:00pm-9:00pm. August 2: www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. February 22, 2020 in the Bankhead Pleasanton Downtown Association San Francisco Comedy Competition, Theater in Livermore. Each winner/ Concert in the Park Anniversary 8 p.m. Sept. 20. Bankhead Theater, soloist will be awarded $500. Ap- Celebration. www.cityofpleasan- 2400 First Street, Livermore. www. plicants must submit a completed tonca.gov/ lvpac.org or 373-6800. application form, a non-refundable Fertile GroundWorks Taste for fee of $20 and a recording of their Giving Fundraiser - Sunday, DANCE playing (submitted link to YouTube September 8, 2019 at The Barn Tango Del Cielo, Sept. 21 - Sunday, via email). Additional informa- in Livermore 4 to 8 p.m. at 3131 Sept. 22. Firehouse Arts Center, tion may be obtained from www. Pacific Avenue. Food, beer, wine and 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton. livermoreamadorsymphony.org music plus auctions and drawings www.firehousearts.org or 931- or by contacting the competition for all. Early bird tickets, $65.00 4848. chairperson at (925)525-6070. each or sponsor a table of 8 for $480.00, available through Brown MOVIES MISCELLANEOUS Paper tickets now through August Pleasanton Movies in the Park, fun Hagemann Ranch Open House. 31st https://bpt.me/4287415 activities and games! All movies Tours of the 140+ year old ranch 154th consecutive Scottish are free and begin at dusk: Spider and free, family friendly sea- Highland Gathering and Games, Man into the Spiderverse,August sonal activities. The last Sunday Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Alameda 1; Incredibles 2, August 8. Amador of each month, 1-4 PM. Go to County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Valley Community Park, 4301 Black www.livermorehistory.com for the Celebrate the very best of Scottish Ave. (behind the Dolores Bengtson monthly program. 455 Olivina Ave., culture, competition, cuisine and Aquatic Center) Livermore. entertainment. www.caledonian.org/ Dublin Picnic Flix, Free Summer A Writers Meetup for adults 18 and The Cutting Edge Management of Movie Series at Emerald Glen Park. older meets on the first Tuesday Concussions, 7:30 p.m. Sept. Incredibles 2, August 30. Movies of every month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 12. ValleyCare Speaker Series. will begin at dusk usually 8:30 - p.m. at the Livermore Civic Center Bankhead Theater, 2400 First 9:00 p.m. Food trucks and other Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Street, Livermore. www.lvpac.org or snack food vendors such as kettle Livermore, CA. There is no charge 373-6800. corn will be on site. and no sign-up needed to attend Splatter, a colorful splash of water, Wall-E (2008 movie) August 7, 7:30 this informal gathering. Hosted wine, art and music at Dublin’s Photo - Doug Jorgensen July 20. The performance contemporary styles of p.m. all tickets $5. Bankhead by local writer and NaNoWriMo Emerald Glen Park. The 8th An- Le Tableau Magnifique showcased classical and ballet. Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. (National Novel Writing Month) nual Splatter festival will be held www.lvpac.org, 373-6800. participant Sydney Dent. To learn Saturday, September 14, 2019, ballet company with Royal Wedding (1951), Bankhead more about this program check from noon to 8:00 p.m. Admission Livermore School of Dance Presents Classic Film, 7 p.m. Sept. the library’s website at Livermo- and parking are free. http://dublin. performed excerpts from 18. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First relibrary.net or call the library at ca.gov/1145/Splatter its 2018 - 2019 repertoire Street, Livermore. www.lvpac.org or 925-373-5500. Taste of Downtown, Sunday, Sept. 15, season in front of The 373-6800. Political Issues Book Club meets noon to 5 p.m. Livermore. Sample the 4th Tuesday of each month, Bankhead Theater on OPERA and reads books about issues and Eugene Onegin, Livermore Valley trends that are driving current Opera, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., Sept. affairs in both the national and 29, 2 p.m. Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 6, international arenas. Topics that 2 p.m. Tchaikovsky’s best-loved have been covered include politics, opera. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First governance, economics, military af- Street, Livermore. www.lvpac.org or fairs, history, sociology, science, the 373-6800. climate, and religion. Contact Rich at 872-7923, for further questions. . AUDITIONS/COMPETITIONS Little League® Intermediate Base- Livermore-Amador Symphony ball World Series, July 28 – August Association’s 47th Competition 4, 2019. Livermore, Max Baer Park. for Young Musicians. Application https://www.littleleague.org/world- deadline is Sunday, September 8, series/2019/5070/ 2019. 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(Organizations wishing to run notices 3pm. All skill levels welcome. Following golf, and the Ear of the Lion. Check out our website veterans all welcome to join us at coffee. You bile. Volunteers interested in Livermore history Valley, at 925-595-2004 or FVallejo@ in Bulletin Board, send information to PO guests will enjoy beverages & Cabana Dave's (livermorelionsclub) for up-coming projects qualify to attend if you served. Come and meet and/or like working with children (mostly CalWater.com Box 1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care barbecue dinner in the pavilion, silent auction, and events. All are welcome to meetings and to other veterans and you will hear and see noth- 3rd graders) are needed. Mission is to teach Del Valle Folk Dancers: beginning and of Bulletin Board or email information to raffle & closest to the pin contest Admission participate in activities. ing has changed since you were discharged. children the history of Livermore and instill in experienced dancers are welcome. Balkan, [email protected]. Include name Cost- $ 85: Golf, beverage, and dinner $ 50: Master Gardeners talks, Demonstra- We enjoy new faces and guarantee you will them a sense of pride in the city. There will Israeli and other world dances, easy line of organization, meeting date, time, place and Student Price or $40 Dinner Only. Sponsorship tion Garden, 3575 Greenville Rd., Livermore enjoy being around veterans. Please consider be training. Time commitment could be as and circle dances, no partners required, theme or subject. Phone number and contact opportunities available also- Large Banner . trained Master Gardeners are on site at to coming and joining your comrades, because little as a few days a year. There are usually casual dress. $3 per session (first time free). person should also be included. Deadline is 5 $1000 or Individual Hole Sponsorship for $200. answer question and give tours of the garden there still fun to be around. Lock and Load. have 3 docents at each school. If interested, Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts p.m. Friday.) For more information or to reserve your spot 9:30am-11:30am on the second Saturday of Ready on the right ready on the left. Visit our call Nancy Mulligan, 925-443-3076 or E-mail Center (West end), 2466 8th Street, Livermore. contact Greg Yount at [email protected] or the month; talks on seasonally appropriate post at [email protected] [email protected]. Information: George Pavel (925) 447-8020 or Tri-Valley Republican Women Feder- call (925) 730-3874. Tournament Proceeds will topics. All Talks are 10 am- 11 on the second AA If you want to drink, that's your Sing for fun, Music Sing-a-Long, sing [email protected] ated, A “Silver Award Club”. Meets August benefit scholarships to students at each of the Saturday of the Month Mar-Nov. Aug. 10 business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call familiar tunes with other folks along with piano Square Dance Lessons in Livermore, 7 8, 2019. Speaker: Scott Bennett will talk about three Pleasanton high schools and Cal Poly SLO Soil- why does it matter so much; Sept. 14 Alcoholics Anonymous 925-829-0666 accompaniment. The words of the songs will p.m. at Del Valle High School, 2253 5th Street. "SHELL GAME: A Military Whistleblower’s with annual study abroad scholarships. Firescaping in a Suburban environment; Oct. Native Daughters of the Golden West, be provided. No musical experience needed. All ages welcome. Dancing Thursdays weekly Report to Congress”. Beeb’s Sports Bar and Dress a Girl Around the World, an 12 Propagation: Seed Saving; Nov. 9 MG Plant (California born Women) is a fraternal and Most Mondays, from 11:00-12:00 at the Robert from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. No partner or Grill Banquet Room, 915 Clubhouse Drive, invitation to make simple dresses for girls Favorites- Winter interest patriotic organization founded on the principles Livermore Community Center. Small fee. special attire needed. For more information call Livermore; (925) 455-7070. Social time 6 in third world countries. Meetings are once National Alliance on Mental Illness of : Love of Home; Devotion to the Flag; Venera- Counter Point (Addiction Family Support Margaret 925-447-6980 or mmiller1435@ p.m. meeting 6:45 p.m. Reservations due by a month. The next meeting is Aug. 3, from (NAMI) Tri-Valley's Connections Support Group, tion of the Pioneers; Faith in the Existence of Group), a free faith based, Christ centered gmail.com. August 6, 2019.Call: Jo Molz: Cell / Text: 925- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Michael’s Hall, Corner meets every Wednesday, from 7:15pm - God., Angelita Parlor No. 32, Livermore, meet (Al Anon based) program designed to help Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store, 367-6155 include all names and a phone # of 3rd and Maple St., Livermore. Bring sewing 8:45pm at St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 first Monday of the month, 6:30 PM, I.O.O.F individuals with family members who suffer open at 4014 East Ave. Hours will be 9-7 or email: [email protected]. Members machine or serger, iron, ironing board, scissors, Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. This group provides Hall, 2160 First St., Livermore (easy entrance from alcoholism and drug addiction. Tuesday Monday through Friday, 9-5 Saturday, closed $30, guests $35. www.trivalleyrepublican- along with helping hands. (Those planning to support and education for anyone experiencing from back of building) Rec. Sec.: Shelley Buch- evenings at 7:00 pm at the St. Michael Convent Sunday. Donations can be left at 4014 East womenfederated.org stay all day should bring a bag lunch.) Always a mental illness. For further information, visit berger, 925-698-4345- website: NDGW.org building, first floor (375 Maple Street, Liver- Ave in the rear of the building, 9:30 AM to 5 Livermore Community Blood Drive: accepting cheerful cotton fabric donations. www.nami-trivalley.org or contact Kendall @ Scottish country dancing in Livermore. more). For further information contact Rachel PM M-F, 8–2:30pm Sat, closed Sundays & Friday, August 16, 12-6:00 p.m., Asbury Those who can’t make the Sew-Fest but would 925-872-0170. Enjoy the lively reels and jigs and graceful at (510-501-1411). holidays. United Methodist Church, 4743 East Avenue. like to sew, arrange for kits that can be sews at Daughters of the American Revolution strathspeys that are the traditional social Tri-Valley Geeks, group of adults who get Italian Catholic Federation, meets 3rd Every single day, Bay Area hospitals need over home. Questions? Suzanne Beck, 925-352- (DAR), Jose Maria Amador, Pleasanton dance of Scotland. Make new friends and have together for events like board games, movies Friday of the month, 6 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton 300 units of blood to keep sick and injured 8447 or [email protected] Chapter. The local Jose Maria Amador chapter fun while you exercise. Join us Mondays 8:00 and fan conventions. Meetings every Tuesday Catholic Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleas- patients alive. Please come donate, bring a Valley Children's Museum, a community meets on the second Saturday of the month to 10:00 pm at the Livermore Veteran’s Hall, at 5:30 for dinner and board games A schedule anton. Anyone who loves all things Italian is friend or family member to the drive and give based, non profit, children's museum for from September to May, with a short business 522 South L Street, Livermore. No prior dance of upcoming events can be found on Facebook invited to meet to celebrate the Italian heritage the gift of life to our friends and neighbors who children 3 to 10 years old, offering fun and meeting and a program. DAR was founded experience or partner required. We welcome at: Facebook.com/groups/TriValleyGeeks. Text with monthly dinner meetings and holding need it. Register at www.redcrossblood.org educational STEAM based play activities. in 1890 to promote historic preservation, new dancers at any time. Call Margaret Ward Melody Evenson at 925-209-1214 for more charitable events. The group supports Chil- and use ASBURY925 as the Sponsor Code, or Located in Emerald Glen Park, Dublin, off education and patriotism. Its members are de- at (925) 449-5932 or Sheena MacQueen at information. dren's Hospital research, college scholarships call Thomas Petty at 925-980-8164 for more Gleason Dr. Open Thursdays 4 to 8 pm during scended from the patriots who won American (925) 784-3662 for more information. Golden Circle Seniors, meetings and other charities. For information, contact information. Dublin Farmer's Market & third Saturday of independence during the Revolutionary War. Wednesday Night Run with Sunrise Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Judy Wellbeloved, president, 462-2487. Widowed Men and Women of Northern the month. Volunteer opportunities for teens DAR is one of the world's largest and most Mountain Sports, every Wednesday night (rain the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 ClutterLess Self Help Support Group CA. August 3, 11 a.m. lunch in Pleasanton, and seniors. For more info visit http://www. active service organizations. DAR members are or shine) at 6:30PM. Start/End Location: Sun- East Ave. Sewing, knitting and crocheting all (CL) is a non profit,peer based, all volunteer, RSVP by Aug. 1 to Athene 846-0111. Aug. 11, valleychildrensmuseum.org or contact Linda committed to volunteer service having served rise Mountain Sports 2184 First Street Liver- year, saving items for the annual bazaar in self help in-person support group for people 1 p.m. general meeting and birthday luncheon, Spencer, 925-683-4741 or linda@valleychild- more than 12.5 million hours in communities more. The run/walk will start at 6:30PM, but November. Ninety-five present of the proceeds with difficulty discarding unwanted pos- RSVP by Aug. 8 to Marsha 830-8483. Aug. 17, rensmuseum.org throughout the world during the past three come hang with us around 6PM to socialize/ are donated to local charities. sessions. Meetings at Parkview, 100 Valley 1 p.m. in Dublin,RSVP by Aug. 15 to Marge Castlemont High School All Classes years. For more information, please visit warm-up/change. There are a variety of dis- Pleasanton Lions Club, dinner meetings Avenue, (main entrance), 2nd Floor Activity 828-5124. Aug. 25, 1 p.m. lunch in Dublin, Reunion Saturday, September 7 from 10am https://josemaria.californiadar.org/ or contact tances starting at 2 miles and they go up to 9 every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Bottle- Room, Pleasanton, every Monday 7 - 8:30 pm RSVP by Aug. 22 to Ruby 462-8636. to 4pm at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Debbie Janes at [email protected]. miles. The most popular is the 3.5 mile course Taps -3020 Bernal Ave Suite 160, Pleasanton. (except postal holidays). www.clutterless.org Consumer and Family Empowerment Sunaol Blvd. Bring own food and beverages, no Grief support meetings. 7:30 pm at (that does have two water fountains along Check website for meeting updates pleasan- (national) or www.ClutterlessEastBay.org for in Mental Health Care, Monday 8/05/19, alcohol allowed. Entrance is $15. ea. or $10. ea St. Elizabeth Seton, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, its route). Dogs, kids, and people of all paces tonlionsclub.org. Pleasanton Lions Club is a more info. 7:00pm to 8:30pm Livermore Public Library, for Castlemont Alumni Association members. Pleasanton, August 8. Please call Eleanor are welcome. More information located on non-profit organization that seeks to identify Questers is an international organization 1188 South Livermore Ave., Community Room For more information contact Greg Hickey 925- at 846-8708 for more information. All are Sunrise's Facebook Event Page: https://www. needs within the community and work together of lovers of antiques, collectibles, and history B, Livermore. NAMI Tri-Valley will host 461-1381 or [email protected]. welcome regardless of religious affiliation. facebook.com/events/237597100263100/ to fulfill those needs. For more information or who encourage preservation and restoration managers of two programs that are a part The Fifth Annual Hope 100 Golf National Society Daughters of the Livermore Veterans of Foreign Wars to get involved visit pleasantonlionsclub.org. All of historical landmarks. At chapter meetings, of Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Marathon accepting player registrations. Join American Revolution, Josefa Higuera Liver- (VFW), Post 7265, seeking returning Veterans are welcome. members learn about antiques, share and view Services. Khatera Tamplen is with the Office Hope Hospice for a fun and challenging day more Chapter. Meets September through May from foreign conflicts who are interested in Have you been affected by someone's members' collections, visit historic sites, mu- of Consumer Empowerment and will address where you will be among an exclusive group on the first Saturday of each month. DAR was staying engaged with other Veterans and their drinking? Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope and seums and antiques shops and help non-profit "What is mental health peer support and what of passionate golfers completing 100 holes in founded in 1890 to promote education, historic families. The VFW is one of the strongest strength for families and friends of problem organizations with restoration and preservation does the research on it show?" Rosa Warder one day, all for a great cause! The event takes preservation, and patriotism. Its members Veterans organizations in America but is in drinkers. www.AlanonTriValley.org, 925-277- work. Chapter meets the 4th Tuesday monthly is with the Office of Family Empowerment place September 30 at Castlewood Country are descended from patriots who supported serious decline because of lack of member- 7661, [email protected]. from September to May. New members are and will speak about the importance of Club in Pleasanton. Each golfer commits to and/or fought for American independence ship. Meetings on the first and third Mondays Recovery International (RI) is a weekly invited to join the local Amador Chapter. If in- family members in mental health care, and raising $2,500, with net proceeds benefiting during the Revolutionary War. With nearly of each month with a light dinner social at self-help group, led by a trained, peer volunteer terested call President Rickie at 925-292-8123 advocating for loved ones. NAMI Tri-Valley is Hope's patient care and grief support programs 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 6:00pm followed by a business meeting at leader, for people who want to reduce their or e-mail [email protected]. the local affiliate of the National Alliance on in the East Bay and Tri-Valley areas. You can chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s 7:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 522 So. stress. There is no charge Anyone 18 or older is Tri-Valley Stargazers Astronomy Club. Mental Illness. For further information, go to pay your own $2,500 entry fee directly, or largest and most active service organizations. L. St. (corner of So. L & 5th Street-enter on 5th welcome; just drop in. Meetings every Sunday Feed your wonder about the Night Sky and www.nami-trivalley.org, or contact Marsha @ encourage friends and family to collectively For additional information, visit http://jhl. St.). For more information contact Commander 2:00 to 3:30 PM at Arbor Vista library room, the Cosmos by joining us on the 3rd Friday 925-980-5331. support you and cover the fee. Register at californiadar.org. Hank Jean: 480-585-8970 or Service Officer 1300 South Livermore Avenue.. Call Barbara, of the Month for our club meeting. Unitarian Livermore-Amador Genealogical hope100golfmarathon.com. For registration Tri-Valley Parkinson's Support Group Ron Gillette: 925-443-4444. 916-335-8836 or Dave, 415-948-9462. Universalist Church, 1893 N. Vasco Rd., Society meeting Aug. 12, 7 p.m. Congregation questions or sponsorship inquiries, contact - those with Parkinson's or a variant diagnosis Tri-Valley Haven - Individual Counsel- Meals on Wheels Volunteers are needed Livermore. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. talk starts Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton, the Hope Hospice Development Department at plus their care partners meet at the Pleasanton ing & Group Therapy Openings, For over to deliver fresh meals to homebound seniors at 7:30 p.m.. For more info visit us @ http:// guest speaker Bill Hewitt Restoring and (925) 829-8770. Sr. Center on the 2nd Sat of every month from forty years, Tri-Valley Haven, a non-profit in Livermore or Pleasanton one day per week, www.trivalleystargazers.org/ documenting an. Old Cemetery. No Charge - Livermore Lions Club meets for dinner 10am-12Noon. Hear speakers on a variety of agency, has provided shelter and counseling Monday-Friday between 10 am-12 p.m.. For Ravenswood Historical Site, 2647 Visitors welcome. For additional information every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm related topics and to share challenges, solu- for survivors of sexual assault and domestic more information, please call (925)483-1989. Arroyo Road, Livermore, Docents in 1890s contact: Julie Liu, Program Chairperson, email: at Emil Villa's Restaurant, 3064 Pacific Ave. tions, and triumphs! Contact mary.behrendt@ violence, and their children in the Tri-Valley. The Rotary Club of Livermore Valley invites costumes give free guided tours beginning at [email protected] in Livermore. Lions are the world's largest comcast.net or 925-462-5081 for more Haven provides free, professional individual interested individuals to attend its morning noon, on the second and fourth Sundays of the 5th Annual Matthew Yount Memorial service organization. Livermore Lions support information. No cost. and group therapy for survivors of domestic meeting. Meetings are held every Tuesday at month. Each tour includes the 1885 Cottage Scholarship 3-Stick Golf Tournament-Host- the needs within the community and state, Pleasanton Amer. Leg. Post 237 located violence, sexual assault, and poverty. For more 7 am in Beeb’s Sports Bar & Grill at the Las and the 1891 Main House, and the beautifully ed by Pleasanton Lions Club: August 9, 2019 the nation and the world. Funds provided to at 301 Main St. is looking for few good veterans information on Tri-Valley Haven’s Support Positas Golf Course, 915 Club House Drive, landscaped grounds. For information on the at Pleasanton Golf Center located in the Al- support the homeless, the fire victims, and the to join us. We meet the second Tuesday of each Groups and Individual Counseling, please call: Livermore. For more information, go to www. Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) or the ameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton hurricane and earthquakes victims. Charities month at 1900 hr. or consider joining us for (925) 449-5845. livermorevalleyrotary.org/ or contact Frank volunteer Docent Program, please call the Ave. Check-in at 2:30pm., Shotgun Start at include: Canine Companions, Blind Centers, coffee/donuts every Saturday 0700-0830. All Docents for the Livermore HistoryMo- Vallejo, President of Rotary Club of Livermore Docent Coordinator at (925) 443-0238. AUGUST 1, 2019 • The Independent 11 BULLETIN BOARD

Sons in Retirement (SIR) is a social at senior centers and affordable housing heart and helping hands. All are welcome. 278-1916. office 846-0221, send an email to office@ nursery. Sunday, August 4, Swim & Pool Side group of retired men who join together to better complexes to residents of Southern Alameda Childcare, and religious education for St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hop- lynnewood.org or visit our website at www. Community Party for Everyone of All Ages at enjoy their leisure time. Activities include golf, County. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311 children as well as adults are offered. For yard Road, Pleasanton, Services on Sunday, lynnewood.org. LARPD Robert Livermore Aquatics Center on bridge, photography, travel, fishing, biking, wine Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can more information, visit www.uucil.org or call 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- East Avenue from 3pm to 6pm. Questions? tasting, and technology. The Tri-Valley Branch be reached by phone at (925) 371-1531, by 925-447-8747. School & Chapel at 10:15 a.m. All are most day Saints – Livermore Stake: Sunday Contact Jackie at [email protected]. serves men living in Pleasanton, Dublin, FAX at (925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril. Congregation Beth Emek, Center for welcome to come and worship with us and to services –1501 Hillcrest Ave: Sycamore Grove Caregivers Support Group will meet August 10, Livermore, and San Ramon. The group meets [email protected]. All services are free. Jewish Learning, Prayer and Community in the enjoy our hospitality. For more information call Ward 9:00 am; Windmill Springs Ward 10:30 10:30 to noon in the Fireside Room. This group for lunch on the first Thursday of each month Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Sup- Tri-Valley. 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. the church office 925-462-4802. am. 950 Mocho St.; Valley View Ward 9:00 am; meets the Second Saturday of each month. at the San Ramon Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest port Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the Information 931-1055. Rabbi Dr. Laurence St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Vineyard Hills Ward 10:30 am; Del Valle Branch This group is open to people in the community. Lane, San Ramon. Please read more about the month at 10 a.m. in the third floor movie room Milder, www.bethemek.org. , 678 Enos Way, Livermore, (925) 447-3289. (Spanish) first meeting 11:40, Sacrament For more information, contact the church office Tri-Valley SIR at www.trivalleysir.org and the at Heritage Estates Retirement Community. The Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated with www.saintbartslivermore.com. Sunday service meeting 12:40; 8203 Village Parkway, Dublin: at 925-447-1950. For more information about Statewide SIR at www.sirinc.org/. For informa- address is 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore All the Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations with Rev. Andrew Lobban, pastor and priest, Tri-Valley Young Single Adult Ward 12:30. other opportunities visit our website at www. tion or to attend a meeting, call Carl Churilo, are welcome. Contact is Lee Parlett 292-9280. (csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid, 10:00 am Eucharist with music, childcare and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- asburylive.org or call 925-447-1950. Asbury 925-967-8177. DBE Daughters of the British Empire, Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or EastBay- Godly Play children education. Day Saints: Pleasanton 1st Ward: Sunday at 1 UMC can also be found on Facebook at “Asbury American Legion Post 47 in Livermore is John McLaren’s Roses of Britain Chapter in SecularJews.org. Little Brown Church, United Church p.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Pleasanton 2nd UMC Livermore." looking for veterans in the Livermore area who the Tri-Valley meets at 11:00 a.m. on the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Liver- of Christ 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. 10:30 Ward: Sunday 1 p.m. at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Gateway Church, 811 Marylin Avenue, are interested in performing community service 3rd Thursday of every month at Castlewood more, services 10 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday a.m. worship. All are welcome here. www. Pleasanton 3rd Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 3574 Livermore. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 for young people and promoting veterans Country Club. DBE was founded in 1909 and School for students (ages 3-20) is held at 10 littlebrownchurchofsunol.org 925-862-2580 Vineyard Ave. Pleasanton 4th Ward: Sunday a.m. Worship. For more information visit affairs. Interested veterans will meet with is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization made up a.m. every Sunday. The church and reading Pathway Community Church, 1055 9:30 a.m., 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz. Dublin 1st gatewaylivermore.org or call Larry Trummel at other like-minded veterans for camaraderie of women of British or British Commonwealth room are located at Third and N Streets. The Serpentine Lane, Pleasanton. Contemporary Ward: Sunday 9:30 a.m., 8203 Village Parkway. 449.1444. and support of veterans' causes. The American heritage and ancestry with a focus on charity Reading Room, which is open to the public, Worship Service, Sunday, 10:30 am. Children, John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Legion is the largest federally chartered and fellowship. Those interested in helping features books, CDs and magazines for sale. youth, adult programs. Biblically based Amarillo Rd., Dublin. Sunday worship service at Livermore invites members of the community veterans organization that is the veterans with “the cause," enjoying social activities, For information, call (925) 447-2946. practical messages, nondenominational. All are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for ages 3-18 during to Wednesday evening study, “Discovering the lobby and voice to congress. The Livermore and forming long-lasting friendships, contact Sunset Community Church, 2200 Arroyo welcome. www.pathwaycommunitychurch.org worship. Adult education Sundays at 11:00 Bible.” Currently, the subject is , “The Holy American Legion Post 47 meets the second Edith Caponigro at 925-998-3500 or Jenny Rd., Livermore. Sunday worship service at 9:30 (925) 322-1222. a.m. Jr. High youth group Sundays 4:00-6:10 Spirit and His Work.” The church address is and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 Whitehouse at 925-621-8946 for additional a.m. Hispanic service starts at 2 p.m. Nursery Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 486 p.m. High school youth group Sundays 5:50- 1759 Locust Street in Livermore. Wednesday PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 522 information. and children's church provided. A "Night of S. J Street, Livermore. Sunday worship at 9:00 8:00 p.m. www.jkpcdublin.org (925)828-1846. Bible Study begins at 6:30 p.m. www. South L Street, Livermore. Enter the building Tri-Valley Triathlon Club (TVTC), Worship" first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. am, followed by Bible Study/Sunday School at St. Francis of Assisi, 193 Contractors St., gracembc.com from the ramp on the 5th Street side. For more Information on programs and memberships, Wednesday night program for all ages at 7 p.m. 10:20 am. For more information, visit www. Livermore. .Sunday School (all ages) – 8:30 Celebration Church, 1135 Bluebell information go to http://www.calegion.org/ or training philosophies and schedules, and Information, call 447-6282. goodshepherd-livermore.org or call (950) AM. Communion – 9:30 AM. 925-906-9561 Drive, Livermore. 925-455-4250. Sunday contact Bill Bergmann at calegion.post47@ all things TVTC, an all inclusive triathlon/ Holy Cross Lutheran Church Sunday 371-6200. stfrancisanglican.church. Service: 9:45am; children’s programs: gmail.com or (925) 443-2330 or Roy Warner at marathon/endurance training program. www. Service 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore. Bethel Family Christian Center, 501 Center for Spiritual Living Livermore 9:45am; Spanish service at 1:00pm; Jr. & Sr. 925-449-6048. trivalleytriclub.com. Information, 447-8840. North P Street, Livermore, Pastors are Don Valley - A Lighthouse to the world. Sunday High: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. For more Eric's Corner is a free support group for Pleasanton Military Families is a Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 & Debra Qualls. Weekly ministries: Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. Youth and teen programs information or weekday Bible study and Prayer people who are dealing with a diagnosis of Pleasanton based support group for those who S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. - Teaching Sessions; Sunday 10:25 offered as well. All are welcome. Meeting place group schedules, go to www.celebrationcc.org. Epilepsy. Everyone is invited to attend these have a loved one serving in the Military. The worship (semiformal); 10:30 a.m. adult Bible a.m. - Holy Grounds Fellowship; Sunday Parish Hall, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. For more Welcome home. meetings. Meetings are held at 5725 W. Las group gathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday study/Sunday school. For information, call Worship Service 10:45 a.m. - Elementary aged information contact [email protected] B'rit Ahabah Messianic Congrega- Positas Blvd., second floor, Pleasanton. We of each month to share concerns, fears, and to 925-447-1246. children go to Kid’s Church following worship, or visit us at http://csllvlighthouse.org. tion, worship every Saturday, 11 a.m. at 193 meet from 6:30 -8;00 on the third Thursday of celebrate the joys that are experienced. There Calvary Tri-Valley, Sunday Services at nursery available; Wednesday 7 p.m. - Back Tri-Valley Church of Christ, gives away Contractors Ave., Livermore. Congregation and each month. For more information please visit is no better support than being surrounded by 243 Scott Street, Livermore, 10:00am. www. to the Point Bible Study; all ages; Friday 7 clothing and other items every Monday 10-12. Jews and Gentiles. Liturgy presented in both us at ericscorner.org others who know what you are going through. calvarylivermore.org or 925-447-4357. p.m. - Celebrate Recovery; in the dining hall; Donations are also accepted on Mondays Hebrew and English. Families are welcome. Assistance League® of Amador Valley Three times per year, the group collects Granada Baptist Church, 945 Concan- 925-449-4848. between 10-12. 4481 E. Avenue, Livermore. Blessing of bread and wine (or grape juice) invites all visitors to join this dedicated group supplies and sends care packages to the non Boulevard, Livermore. Services: Sunday Valley Bible Church, Pleasanton, 7106 Christ Church (a nondenomina- follows each service and all are invited to Oneg, of volunteers, reaching out to those in need in troops. Contact [email protected] for the school – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m. Johnson Drive, Services at 9:00 and 11:00. tional evangelical church formerly meeting in a fellowship meal. the Tri-Valley and having fun doing it. Regular location of the next meeting. All are welcome. 447-3428. 925-227-1301. www.thecrossing.org Pleasanton), Now meeting at Arroyo Mocho Tagalog Mass: 3rd Sunday of the month meetings are held on the third Thursday of the Livermore Military Families, a support Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243 Valley Bible Church, Livermore, meets Elementary School, 1040 Florence Rd., (remaining dates for the year: Aug. 18, Oct. 20, month at 7 p.m. at the Parkview, 100 Valley group for families in Livermore who have a Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, at 10:00 am Sunday at 6751 Southfront Road, Livermore. Worship service at 9:00 a.m.; Nov. 17); Time: 3:30 pm St. Michael Catholic Ave., Pleasanton. For more information, see our loved one serving in the Military, is intended to services on Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 Suite 6749, Livermore. Phone 925-227-1301. Educational Classes for all ages at 11:00 a.m. Parish, 458 Maple St.; Potluck reception to website, www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague. be a safe place for family members to come a.m., worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ www.thecrossing.org. visit: www.christchurch-trivalley.org or call follow in the parish hall. Check https://stmi- org, e-mail assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ and share their experiences and concerns with All are welcome. Cedar Grove Community Church, 2021 925.846.0665. chaellivermore.com/Filipino for details yahoo.com, or call (925) 461-6401. others who understand what they are going Faith Chapel Assembly of God, College Ave., Livermore. Worship Services 9 GraceWay Church worships at 10 a.m. Tri-Valley Cultural Jews - Jewish Culture Operation: SAM “Supporting All through. All family members are welcome to Pleasanton, 6656 Alisal Street. Sunday school a.m. and 10:45 a.m. www.cedargrove.org or Sundays at 1183 Quarry Lane in Pleasanton. School The school-wide curriculum for the Military” is a 501(c)3 non profit military attend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursday for all ages at 9:30 a.m., Worship at 10:35 call 447-2351. Services include band-led worship music, 2019-2020 (Jewish year 5780) will be “Jewish support organization based in Livermore. of each month at the Livermore Veterans a.m., Nursery, Children’s Church (ages 3-12) at Chabad of the Tri-Valley, 784 Palomino Bible-based messages and Sunday School for Ideas.” It will cover topics like Jewish views S.A.M. has been in operation since January Memorial Building, 522 South L Street from 11:15 a.m., Wednesday Women’s Bible Study Dr., Pleasanton. 846-0700. www.jewishtrival- pre-schoolers and elementary through high of Justice, Learning, Family, Being a Mensch, 2004. It is dedicated to the continued morale 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, will be taking a break, Senior Adult Ministry ley.com. Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. school students. Infant care is provided. www. Israel or Diaspora and the Jewish Community. support of deployed troops. For information or call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 or email every other month. Call for date and time and Well Community Outreach Center gracewaylife.org (925) 846-4436. First session will be on September 8 from donations, visit www.operationsam.org, email livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo. other church programs at 846-8650. ministry provides meats, canned and dry Grace Missionary Baptist Church, 10:30-12:30 at Aran’s Art Studio in Castro [email protected] Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave., goods, toiletries, and school supplies (only meets at 1759 Locust St., Livermore. (925) Valley. Students who attend this first day Pleasanton Newcomers Club, open RELIGION Livermore. New Sunday Worship Services & available prior to the start of the school year). 667-1610. www.gracembc.com. Sunday will paint mezuzahs and hear stories. Enrolled to new and established residents of the First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth Children’s Ministry times now at 9 a.m & 10:30 Those with an immediate need or who would School, 9:45 am; Sunday Worship, 11 am. students paint for free; others pay $10 per Tri-Valley. Activities include a coffee the first Street, Livermore. 8:30 a.m. Contemplative a.m. Small Groups also meet on Sundays, and like to donate nonperishable food items, call Relevant and refreshing Bible teaching. Pastor: mezuzah. Space is limited... make your reser- Wednesday of the month, a luncheon on the Service in the Chapel and 10:00 a.m. Tradi- during the week at various times/locations. the office at (925) 479-1414 to begin the Jeff Barger. vations now. RSVP to culturaljews@gmail. second Wednesday of the month, Bunco, Mah tional Service in the Sanctuary and children’s Trinity Student Ministries (7-12th Grade) meet process. Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. - 3 Discovery Church of the Nazarene, com, or call 510-384-8756 with any questions. Jongg, walking/hiking groups, family activities, program For more information www.fpcl.us or on Sundays at 9 a.m and on Weds. eve. from p.m., and Thursday 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Pick 5862 Las Positas Road, Livermore. Pastor Throughout this school year, students will be and monthly adult socials. Information, call 925-447-2078. 7-9 p.m. Awana meets Sundays from 3:30- up by appointment only. The Outreach Center Curtis Lillie, 925 449-5256. Community encouraged to discuss among themselves 925-215-8405 or visit www.PleasantonNew- Tri-Valley Bible Church, 2346 Walnut 5:30PM trinitylivermore.org or 925-447-1848. will be open every 4th Saturday to distribute Breakfast (free) served every Sunday at 9:30 and with their parents topics related to these comers.com St., Livermore, holds Sunday worship at 10 St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 Lomitas bags from Fresh and Easy Market and Sprouts. AM. Worship Service, Sundays at 10:45 AM themes. The younger children will enjoy crafts Community Resources for Independent a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 9 a.m. Ave., Livermore. Meditation groups following This will be on a first come first serve basis Asbury United Methodist Church related to the concepts; older children will learn Living (CRIL) offers services to help people Children's classes during adult worship service. the John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30 between 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2333 Nissen 4743 East Avenue, Livermore. A Reconciling the history and literature surrounding these with disabilities and supports them to live AWANA children's program Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire La Drive, Livermore. Church, where all are welcomed. Sunday Jewish ideas. Both classes will learn songs on independently and participate in their com- p.m. 449-4403 or www.Tri-ValleyBibleChurch. Scola at 447-9800. Lynnewood United Methodist Church Worship time is at 10:00 a.m. Children’s and these themes. Jewish Culture School is open munity for as long as they are willing and able com. St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 1047 at 4444 Black Ave., Pleasanton, offers a youth groups Sunday School during worship to children aged 5-14 and culminates in a Brit to do so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1893 Serpentine Lane #300, Pleasanton. Sunday friendly congregation where all are welcome. services and Sunday evening Middle School Mitzvah ceremony. Fremont and Livermore to provide information North Vasco Road, Livermore. Sunday Service Liturgy at 10 a.m. For details, go to www. Summer worship schedule one service at 9:30 and High School Youth Groups. Children are and referrals and provide community education 10:30am. Church of the open mind, loving stinnocent.net or call Fr. John Karcher at (831) a.m. Childcare provided. Contact the church welcome at all services, and childcare in the 12 The Independent • AUGUST 1, 2019 Livermore Lab Foundation Milestones Selects New Executive Director The Livermore Lab Foun- dation (LLF), a 501c3 non- profit organization dedicated to the advancement of sci- ence and multidisciplinary research initiatives at Law- rence Livermore National Lab, has hired Sally Allen as its new Executive Director. Allen, a seasoned project manager and former foun- dation program officer and consultant, has more than 20 years’ experience in the philanthropic, nonprofit and public sectors. “The board of directors is thrilled to have Sally Al- len as the Foundation’s first employee and Executive Di- rector,” said Dona Crawford, Livermore Knights Serving Lunch at Operation Gateway Xi President. “Her knowledge of philanthropy, specifically foundations and program Veterans Treated to Luncheon development, will help LLF Sally Allen immensely. We’ve already us expand our research im- Stanford, she served as a The Livermore Knights young veterans returning Veterans First Coordina- had three very successful pact even further–as well as Stanford-in-Government of Columbus partnered with to civilian life. The annual tor and Livermore Knight, years with programs like the Las Positas College luncheon brought together Todd Steffan led a panel help us create programs that Fellow for the California Girls Who Code, and our Veterans First Program to the students, staff, local discussion with alumni inspire the next generation of Department of Education in summer internships for col- sponsor a luncheon on the veterans and representa- veterans to talk about their scientists.” Sacramento and in the Office lege students, as well as the last day of the annual “Op- tives of other local veterans experiences, the programs Prior to joining LLF, Al- of Management and Budget start of two new research eration Gateway – A Veter- support organizations. Over and great opportunities len served as an independent in Washington, DC. an’s Transition to Success”. 80 attendees were able to available to the new student partnerships in climate consultant providing grant “The opportunities ahead The Operation Gateway share stories and network veterans as they look ahead change and ALS. Now, writing and business devel- are tremendous,” said Allen. program provides orienta- over the traditional BBQ to the next stage of their Sally’s expertise will help tion and training on educa- fare and desserts provided careers. opment support to private “I look forward to partnering tion and career planning for by the Knights. and nonprofit organizations, with the Lab, our community including Code Write Draw. and constituents to advance She served as a program of- the research initiatives and ficer for The James Irvine programs that can and will Amador Student Takes Part in Program in Washington D.C. Foundation, where she man- change the world.” aged more than $20 million The Livermore Lab The American Civil Liberties Union hosted its annual ing strategies, all while observing policy development on in grants and program devel- Foundation is an IRS rec- Summer Advocacy Institute in Washington, D.C. for rising Capitol Hill. opment. For nearly seven ognized nonprofit organiza- junior and senior high school students that gave students The week culminated with a lobby day on July 25 where years she worked for the City tion. Working closely with the tools they need to engage in their communities on issues students will participate in meetings with elected officials and County of San Francisco, Crawford and the board of around civil liberties and civil rights. and/or congressional staff on Capitol Hill to bring attention as a project manager and ana- directors, Allen will pursue Saheli Thakkar of Amador Valley High School joined to the cruel and inhumane conditions immigrant families lyst. A resident of Danville, both public and private grant almost 1,000 students from every state in the country for the are held in at the border, as well as the threat posed by law she also served as president funding, as well as leverage opportunity to receive first-hand experience from lawyers, enforcement officers overreaching by using facial recogni- and vice president of the the ability for individuals lobbyists, community activists, and other experts dedicated tion technology. The day concluded with a large rally at Sycamore Valley Elementary and corporations to support to defending these constitutional rights. the Capitol. School Shark Fund. educational programs and From July 20-26, participating students engaged with This October, the ACLU will also launch the first Cali- Allen has a MA in Edu- laboratory initiatives. For lawyers and political activists to build expertise and knowl- fornia Advocacy Institute in Los Angeles, a four-day social cation Administration and more information on the edge in advocacy – including issues such as criminal justice justice and civil liberties training for high school students in Policy Analysis and a BA Livermore Lab Foundation reform, voting rights, and religious freedom, participate in the state. Applications are now open for California students. in Public Policy from Stan- visit www.livermorelabfoun- debates, and develop successful media and social network- ford University. While at dation.org