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5 NEWS Man charged with killing his father 6 NEWS Livermore to interview 21 council applicants 16 TRI-VALLEY LIFE Delivering pleasant surprises Page 2 • January 15, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly NEW LISTINGS COMING SOON!

TIM TALK CComingoming SoonSoon toto PPleasanton:leasanton: BY TIM HUNT 1990 TABOADA LANE Governor finally pushing 5 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms, 2,144 Square Feet, Built in 2017 Highly updated townhouse style condo in the Andares development with a to reopen schools ground floor bed and bath. Excellent central location close to everything. ov. Gavin Newsom finally parents will decide what is best for has awakened to the real- their children. Gity that young children des- CalMatters reported that large su- CComingoming SoonSoon toto LLivermore:ivermore: perately need to get back into the perintendents already have pushed classroom. back against Newsom’s reopening That’s true for all students, many proposal as has the non-partisan Leg- 752 COTTONWOOD COURT of whom have not had in-person islative Analyst’s Office, who called 5 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms, 2,997 Square Feet, 8,247 Square Foot Lot instruction since mid-March. It’s also the timeline “unfeasible.” Los Ange- reflective of the pressure he’s feeling les Superintendent Austin Beutner Gorgeous and beautifully updated Murietta Meadows home situated in a from a variety of political fronts. said the governor’s plan “falls well great court location backing to the Arroyo Bike Trail. No rear neighbors! The governor made reopening short of what’s needed to help our schools the focus of administration schools” because it neither sets this month, calling it out before re- across-the-board safety standards nor 1068 GLENN COMMON leasing his record $227 billion bud- sets a requirement for when schools 3 Bedrooms / 1.5 Bathrooms, 1,182 Square Feet get last week. On this one, the gover- should reopen. nor is right. He’s facing pressure from “It leaves the definition of a safe Adorable Glen Common townhouse with 1-car attached garage and private fellow Democrats in the Legislature, school environment and the standard rear patio in excellent commute location. parents and businesses to get kids for reopening classrooms up to the back into the classroom. individual discretion of 1,037 school The long-term negative impacts, districts across the state, creating particularly for children living in a patchwork of safety standards in 7TIME WINNER AS PLEASANTON’S BEST REALTOR & HALL OF FAME MEMBER poverty, have been laid out by re- the face of a statewide health crisis,” searchers who identified the years Beutner said. of life lost to poor educational out- Newsom faces other pressure Gina Piper comes. It dwarfs the total of deaths points, most notably a recall drive due to the virus. For kindergartners that was going nowhere until news 925.200.0202 • DRE #01201349 through third-graders — the key broke about his unmasked, indoor [email protected] years for mastering reading and math dinner at the $350-plate French ElationRE.com fundamentals — Zoom cannot re- Laundry in the Napa Valley. That place a teacher or an aide working sparked life into the recall campaign hands-on with the student. that also received an influx of cash The governor ponied up a big last month. How well the governor chunk of change ($2 billion) to en- does with vaccinations and school courage school districts and teachers’ reopenings will play directly into that unions to reopen schools. Newsom’s campaign. four children have been attending a Here in the Tri-Valley, the regional private school in person since the fall. shutdown has stopped local schools The unions, statewide, have balked at from the reopening process. Pleasan- returning to the classroom. His initial ton trustees had voted unanimously proposal, that he’s asked legislators in December to reopen the lower pass this month, calls for younger stu- elementary grades (pre-kindergarten dents to be back in the classroom by to second) this month and had re- Here for you. Or over there for you. the middle of February and reopen- ceived the county approval to do ing plans be submitted by Feb. 1. so. The stay-at-home order must be CalMatters reported that Califor- lifted before local schools can reopen In-person or virtual visits at nia Federation of Teachers President beyond the small group instruction Jeff Freitas issued this statement, “We being offered currently to students are in the middle of a devastating who need more help. LPSR Pediatrics COVID-19 surge and any discussion The plan is for hybrid instruction of returning to in-person instruction with students attending school for is premature.” four half-days weekly with Wednes- genpeds.stanfordchildrens.org That frames the discussion as day reserved for virtual instruction. Newsom strives to avoid a conflict It’s similar in Livermore, while Dub- with the teachers’ unions that are lin staff is still working on a final major donors to his campaign and version of their plan. other Democratic campaigns. That’s The hybrid plans are a good statewide, but, short of legislation, first step, but should be just the state has little to say about school that — a step toward full-day, in- districts. The state controls the fund- person instruction. Q ing, but the decisions are made lo- Editor’s note: Columnist Tim Hunt cally across the state. has written opinion columns on the Certainly, the governor can push Tri-Valley community for more than from his bully pulpit, but it’s school 40 years. He grew up in the valley superintendents, school trustees and and lives in Pleasanton. His “Tim local teachers’ unions that ultimately Talk” blog appears twice a week at will make the decisions. And then PleasantonWeekly.com.

About the Cover Pleasanton’s Joanne Livingston receives her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, administered by May Lazen, during a senior vaccination event at Stoneridge Creek on Tuesday. Photo by Ryan J. Degan. Cover design by Paul Llewellyn. Vol. XXI, Number 41 Pleasanton Weekly • January 15, 2021 • Page 3 Streetwise ASKED AROUND TOWN How do you react when you bump into someone you’ve met several times and they act as though you’ve never met before? Kathleen O’Leary Jenny Dawkins Medicare agent Realtor I look them right in the eye, hold their gaze for a Well, I’ve never actually had that experience. I’m sure I moment and say, “Seriously? How could you forget would be seriously offended, but I’m not quite sure exactly this face?!” how I would react.

Cindy Sandoval Pete Shomsky Barber Independent consultant I call them out on it, saying, “(Jerk), we’ve met before I have to admit that sometimes I actually am that person and have spoken at length. What gives?” who does not remember having met someone in the past. As I age, my memory is just not what it used to be. I’d like to think that the person I’m not remembering will cut me some slack and not be too upset.

Susan Lerch and Joyce Kaplan —Compiled by Nancy and Jeff Lewis Dog walker; swimming instructor (and BFFs) Have a Streetwise question? Email [email protected] Susan: My reaction depends upon the context, in terms of where and how often we’ve met. Most often I The Pleasanton Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Media, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 203, Pleasanton, just remind the person who I am and we laugh it off. CA 94566; (925) 600-0840. Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS 020407. The Weekly is mailed upon request to homes and apartments in Pleasanton. Print subscriptions for businesses or residents of other communities are $60 per Joyce: Honestly, I don’t really give a (darn). I have to year or $100 for two years. Go to PleasantonWeekly.com to sign up and for more information. admit I’m surprised though when people don’t recall POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 203, Pleasanton, CA 94566. ©2021 by Embarcadero Media. having met me. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited.

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Page 4 • January 15, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront DIGEST Man charged with killing his father King breakfast The Pleasanton Community of Investigation into suspicious death in Livermore leads to son’s arrest, murder count Character Collaborative is set to hold the 21st annual Martin Lu- BY JEREMY WALSH was suffering from when police the statement his mother gave to dead in the house, and he had been ther King Jr. fellowship breakfast Livermore man faces a mur- first arrived at the family’s Geneve police. stabbed and could see his own virtually later this month. der charge after authorities Court house — injuries that of- The investigation began as a sus- intestines, Bloom wrote. Timothy The morning event, which allege he stabbed his father ficers intimate could have been picious death case on the afternoon Young came out of the house min- includes a keynote address and A to death at home last week follow- self-inflicted. of Jan. 4, when Livermore police utes later and was taken to Eden handing out the Martin Luther ing several days in which both par- It was not immediately clear received a report of a man down in- Medical Center in Castro Valley for King Jr. Legacy Awards, is sched- uled for Jan. 25 from 8-9:30 a.m. ents were concerned for their safety whether Timothy Young was rep- side a residence in the 1200 block medical treatment. online. amid their son’s erratic behavior. resented by an attorney, or whether of Geneve Court. But a subsequent interview King is etched into world his- Timothy Paul Young, 26, has also he’d entered a plea to the charges The neighborhood is on the west with his mother revealed Timothy tory as one of the most influen- been charged with a special allega- against him. side of town, near the Portola Av- Young, who had been diagnosed tial American civil rights leaders. tion for use of a deadly weapon in Timothy Young did not explic- enue-Murrieta Boulevard intersec- with schizophrenia and refused to The Nobel Peace Prize recipient, connection with the Jan. 4 death itly deny or admit killing his father tion and not far from Al Caffodio take his medication, had experi- who would have marked his 91st of his father, Edward Tsung Yung when interviewed by police, but Park. enced recent episodes of delusion birthday today, was assassinated Young. said he blacked out and woke up Officers responded around 12:30 and hallucination, according to in Memphis on April 4, 1968. Timothy Young, who was booked injured next to his father’s body, p.m. to the house after a caller — Bloom. The annual fellowship breakfast into Santa Rita Jail last Friday, spent Officer Jennifer Bloom wrote in who identified himself as Timothy The situation became so is among the ways the Pleasanton community commemorates King’s more than four days in the hospital a probable cause statement. Ele- Young — told 9-1-1 dispatch that contributions each winter. The for treatment on the wounds he ments of his story differed from he had been raped, his father was See MURDER on Page 10 event will come one week after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, which the nation will rec- ognize this coming Monday. Aramis Tickets to the Jan. 25 fellow- ship breakfast are $40 per per- son, and include a continental solar project breakfast delivered to attend- ees’ homes, a book and other loses land in items. Register online by visiting www.pleasanton.org/events. Livermore Park reno input Intersect Power hit with The city of Pleasanton is holding a series of input sessions via Zoom cease/desist after deal next weekend to gather feedback falls through from residents about three upcom- ing park renovation projects. “The city is planning to reno- BY JULIA BAUM vate the existing playgrounds at Lease negotiations for a piece of Vintage Hills Park, Tawny Park land related to the planned 410- and two of the playgrounds (the acre Aramis solar power plant north eastern and central playgrounds) of Livermore fell through after the at Ken Mercer Sports Park in energy company behind the renew- spring/summer 2021. Please join able project was served a cease-and- the public outreach meetings that will be held to discuss the desist order last week. proposed renovations to provide In a Jan. 7 letter, San Francisco- your input,” city officials said. based attorney Jacqueline Phillips All three Zoom sessions will RYAN J. DEGAN — who represents Leland and Mary be held next Saturday (Jan. Joanne and Parley Joe Livingston were excited to receive their vaccinations at Stoneridge Creek in Pleasanton this Stanley, the owners of one parcel 23): 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ken Mer- Tuesday — and they’re looking forward to seeing their grandchildren too. totaling 38 acres sought for devel- cer, 11 a.m. to noon Vintage opment as part the original plans Hills and 1-2 p.m. Tawny. Visit — notified Intersect Power counsel cityofpleasantonca.gov. Vaccine rollout continues that “any and all negotiations be- tween any of the Stanleys and any Haven training Seniors in Stoneridge Creek take part in COVID-19 immunization event Intersect Power entity ... are hereby Local nonprofit Tri-Valley terminated. This decision is final.” Haven is recruiting volunteers BY RYAN J. DEGAN vaccine. These groups have been targeted Intersect was further told “to im- who are interested in training to Spirits are high among those “We are at the beginning of the heavily in the first wave of vaccine mediately cease and desist from be advocates for domestic vio- who have received the COVID-19 biggest public health immuniza- distributions and have been des- entering upon the property, con- lence, sexual assault or legal clinic vaccine or are on the top of the tion campaign in history and it’s ignated as belonging in Group 1A tacting any of the Stanleys except survivors. The 70-hour training course, list to do so soon, with front-line going to take time,” said Anna — according to Alameda County’s through this office,” and not to vio- which will begin on Jan. 26, health care workers, first respond- Roth, director of the neighboring vaccine priority list. late California’s Rule of Professional will be held every Tuesday and ers and vulnerable individuals Contra Costa Health Services. “At “We’ve had a lot of fun with it. Conduct 4.2 relating to attorney Thursday evening, 6:30-10 p.m. benefiting from the first phase of some point, everyone who wants We know what this is. Normally communications and consent, or over Zoom for approximately 10 vaccinations being released in the a COVID vaccine will be able to people don’t get excited about the state’s criminal elder abuse law, weeks. Tri-Valley. get one. While we aren’t there vaccines; flu vaccine doesn’t have Penal Code Section 368. People who successfully com- As Phase 1 of the vaccine yet, making vaccines available to the same reaction,” Stoneridge In a statement to the Weekly, plete the training will be certified distribution process continues everyone is our top priority.” Creek Executive Director Zeke Intersect’s principal Marisa Mitchell to volunteer and assist clients throughout the state, counties’ With vaccines in limited sup- Griffin said during a vaccination said the company was “disappoint- that need help and resources. health officials are also preparing ply, immunizations have only event held Tuesday at the senior ed” by the outcome of the negotia- Training topics will include active listening, domestic violence and for more widespread availability been available to priority groups living community. tions but did not expect omission of sexual assault overview, cultural and have outlined the priority list in high-risk settings, such as “It symbolizes more than just the Stanleys’ land to impact its Aramis competency and legal advocacy. for when different groups of resi- front-line health care workers and Contact Shadab at 925-667-2711 dents will be eligible to receive a nursing home residents and staff. See VACCINE on Page 9 See SOLAR on Page 15 or [email protected]. Q Pleasanton Weekly • January 15, 2021 • Page 5 NEWSFRONT Livermore to interview all 21 applicants for council vacancy Each contender will answer one question in special meeting Monday BY CIERRA BAILEY suggested that instead of asking the facing the council over the course of Following the group interview, the seamstress and former Chamber of The Livermore City Council de- applicants a series of questions that the term, which ends in December four sitting council members will Commerce member and ambassador. cided this week to change the pro- they each answer, the council will 2022. The second part asks them to select their top three choices and Melissa Lynch: FABS Group, Inc. cess of selecting a fifth member after ask one two-part question and allow explain why they should be selected submit them to the city clerk who property manager. receiving applications from nearly up to five minutes per person to for the role. will then collate the lists and look Darci Martin: Apple Inc. data two dozen community members in- respond. Woerner assigned Carling to write for any overlap between them. Once engineer. terested in joining the governing “I agree with interviewing ev- out the formal wording of the ques- the lists are narrowed and have been Nathaniel Moore: Medidata Solu- body. eryone,” Councilman Bob Carling tion and submit it to the city clerk. consolidated, the council will delib- tions Inc. senior security analyst. The initial staff recommendation said. “One of the things that I am During public comment Mon- erate and select an appointee who Mony Nop: CEO of Mony Nop was for the council to review and reminded of is that when we were day, Nop suggested that the council will officially be sworn in on Jan. 25. Real Estate, Inc., former Livermore select a smaller number of applicants setting up the Equity and Inclusion include a handful of members of The 21 applicants police officer, Tri-Valley Nonprofit to move forward to the interview Working Group, we had first talked the Equity and Inclusion Working Alliance co-founder and 2020 mayor phase this coming Monday (Jan. about 18 members. But we got 50 Group to participate in the interview Arthur Barinque: Livermore Valley candidate. 19); however, Mayor Bob Woerner applicants, and the mayor and vice and selection process. Performing Arts Center education Faith Nordvik: Full-time student proposed — and the council unani- mayor decided to include everybody. “Why not include maybe five manager, Livermore Arts Commis- studying political science at the Uni- mously agreed — to interview all of So I think in the spirit of equity and members of the Equity and Inclu- sion member. versity of California, Merced. the applicants. inclusion, interviewing all 21 is the sion Subcommittee to be part of the Regina Bonanno: Retired Law- Neal Pann: Togawa Smith Mar- “I’m trying to come up with a way right thing to do.” decision process so this way, you rence Livermore National Labora- tin, Inc. project architect, Livermore to do this that is inclusive, is efficient The applicants are vying to finish would have a vote of a total of nine tory scientist/program manager, City Downtown Inc. board member, for- and is effective for the purpose of out the unexpired City Council term instead of just the four of you,” Nop Asset Management Program Com- mer Planning Commission member selecting a candidate,” Woerner said vacated by Woerner after voters el- said. “It would make it an odd num- mittee chair and Livermore Planning and 2018 council candidate. during the council’s regular meeting evated him to mayor in the general ber so this way everybody has the Commission member. Pete Patterson: Medical sales ac- on Monday. election. Woerner ran for mayor this opportunity to speak up and also to Evan Branning: Culinary arts in- count manager at McKesson and The list of applicants includes a fall in the middle of the four-year be part of a process.” structor at Village High School in 2020 council candidate. variety of community members who regular council term he won at-large After some discussion, the council Pleasanton, Livermore Human Ser- Eric Payne: Sales representative at have lived in Livermore for as brief as in 2018 — which was the city’s final decided that selecting members of vices Commission chair, Unify Liver- Henry Schein and former Mountain one year to as long as over 40 years. election before switching to district- the working group to participate more co-founder, Tri-Valley Transit House Community Services District City commissioners, local business based voting. would add an extra step that would Coalition co-founder and Alameda president. owners, military veterans, educators By keeping the vacant position extend the overall process of filling County Public Health Commission Kyra Pervere: Teacher at Wil- and college students are among the at-large, the city opened the appli- the seat. District 1 member. liam Mendenhall Middle School in diverse group of contenders. cation process to all city residents; “If we were to add others to our Jeffrey Hateley: CFO of Livermore- Livermore. Past City Council election can- although, the seat will be assigned deliberations, then we’d have an based Baca Properties and U.S. Ma- Alex Shezifi: Owner and IT man- didates are also vying for the open to District 1 (northwest Livermore) application process for that? I don’t rines veteran. ager at Ace Computer Systems Inc. seat, including Realtor and former starting in 2022, so the appointee know how you’d ever close that Abigail Helfer: Life and business and former Livermore Airport Advi- police officer Mony Nop, medical would have to reside in District 1 (or loop,” Woerner said. coach, business mentor and former sory Commission chair. account manager Pete Patterson and District 2) to run for re-election. Instead, the council agreed that veterinary clerk and office manag- Jennifer Spriggs: Owner and agent former city planning commissioner The first part of the question that since the process will be held pub- er for Army Veterinary Treatment at Jennifer Spriggs Insurance Agency. Neal Pann. Woerner proposed will ask each ap- licly, community members can share Facilities. Samantha Valdez: Tri-Valley Haven As part of the new approach to the plicant to identify what they think their input with the council in pub- Greg Janssen: Vice president at communications specialist and for- application process, Woerner also are the most important decisions lic comment and participate in the Chef’s Warehouse. mer intern to Congressman Eric discussion without holding a formal Dennis Kai: Senior executive sales Swalwell. vote — as the final decision must representative at GlaxoSmithKline Jennifer Vierra: Musco Fam- come from the council, according to and U.S. Army veteran. ily Olive Company marketing brand TAKE US ALONG city attorney Jason Alcala. Christine Lusty: Self-employed manager. Q Opening outdoor dining downtown in defiance ‘Without any guidelines, we felt that we had the right to open’ BY JULIA BAUM SideTrack was one of “only about COVID-19 transmission among staff After briefly reopening for out- 10 (restaurants) that opened” in and diners before switching back to door dining last weekend, one the Tri-Valley for outdoor dining takeout only, he said. downtown Pleasanton restaurant last Friday, Utikal said, including “It’s very open air,” Utikal added. switched back to takeout only on McKay’s Taproom and Beer Garden “We have two patios. We even re- Tuesday. just a couple blocks away. move a couple more tables just to Todd Utikal told the Weekly Utikal said he notified city of- make sure everyone was distanced he “received a very good tip” that ficials including the mayor about as well as they could be.” “someone from the health depart- opening for outdoor service because Taking such measures and still ment is coming (Wednesday),” and “I wanted to be very upfront that we being prohibited from serving food decided to cancel patio dining at his were doing this, out of respect for and drinks on site has compounded restaurant, SideTrack Bar + Grill, them.” his frustration with the extension. located just off Main Street on West “Without any guidelines, we felt Utikal claimed Alameda County Angela Street. that we had the right to open,” he Health Officer Dr. Nicholas Moss “At this point, I now know we’re added. even told him recently that it was no in violation of the shelter-in-place Like many other restaurants, the longer sensible to keep patio dining order if we stay open,” Utikal said. takeout only model has hurt rev- closed, and “he’d hopefully help us With the state’s stay-at-home enue at SideTrack, where profits are advocate to the state for reopening.” order not officially extended at the down 70% since a year ago, accord- Though only briefly open, many time since going into effect Dec. 5, ing to Utikal. SideTrack patrons found solace in Utikal resumed outdoor dining at “All you can do is try to manage the previously common act of going Up in the tree: Young Camille Ryan catches up on some Pleasanton Weekly news in her favorite spot in the backyard. his establishment last Friday, the your food costs, your labor costs. out to eat from Friday to Monday. same day the Bay Area’s regional It’s just not what we’ve built,” Utikal “We are social beings,” Utikal said. To submit your “Take Us Along” entry (from at home, around town or on the intensive care unit (ICU) capacity said. “We need to be out and as long as we road), email your photograph to [email protected]. Be sure to fell to 3% capacity. ICU capacity A number of precautions can provide a safe environment. We identify who is in the photo with names listed from left to right, the location, dropped below 1% this week. were taken to reduce the risk of should be able to do so.” Q the date and any relevant details about where you’re reading your Weekly. Page 6 • January 15, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT PUSD board approves temporary grading policy Instead of failing letter grades, secondary students may receive Credit/No Credit BY JULIA BAUM of D will receive a credit mark. In following year. Middle school stu- make up a small portion of PUSD’s collaborated with staff to develop The Pleasanton school board both instances, a CR or NC mark dents who receive No Credit for overall racial demographics, of and implement flexible grading unanimously adopted a tempo- does not impact a student’s GPA as higher level math may also need 162 Black students in secondary options during the pandemic. rary grading policy at a special negatively as a failing letter grade. to retake courses later on. grades, 30% had a D or F during These include reducing assign- online meeting last week, allow- Students with earned grades of the first quarter of 2020-21. Of the ment workloads, accepting late ing secondary students to receive A, B or C, and those who earn an ‘What was most 26 American Indian or Alaska Na- work without penalty, allowing “Credit” or “No Credit” marks in- extra grade weighting in Advanced tive students in secondary school, makeups for missed assignments, stead of low letter grades on their Placement or Honors-level courses concerning to us was 73% also had at least one D or F and allowing test corrections and first-semester report card. with a C grade or better, will have during the first quarter. retakes. Pleasanton Unified School Dis- their grades upheld. to look at the number Since last year, the number of The deadline for semester one trict staff said they “want to make The district is working on a plan secondary students with two to grade submission was also extend- it clear that this is not the hold- to help high school students with of students who have four D or F grades has increased ed to Tuesday (Jan. 12), to allow harmless policy from last spring,” credit recovery for first-semester 5 or more Ds or Fs.’ from 39.1% to 43.3%. teachers to make any changes. but that the policy would allow courses, as well as for students “What was most concerning to Final grades should be available students to avoid any immediate who received No Credit marks Pam VandeKamp, us was to look at the number today. negative impact on their grade- and/or to remediate courses with District director of students who have 5 or more The district planned a virtual point average (GPA) until they Credit marks. Ds or Fs,” said Pam VandeKamp, town hall meeting on secondary could remediate any courses. Students will have the chance to Last April, the California De- district director of assessment and school reopening on Wednesday, With many students struggling replace CR/NC marks with letter partment of Education and Board accountability. with results pending as of press with loneliness, isolation and de- grades, according to Woodward, of Education issued grading guid- That number went from 26 stu- time. PUSD is seeking feedback pression during the COVID-19 with priority being given this ance stating that both letter grades dents overall who had 5 or more from families on remote learning pandemic and “disengaging from spring to high school seniors who and Credit/No Credit would be Ds or Fs, or 1.6% of all secondary in order to provide an updated school entirely,” assistant superin- need to retake courses to meet accepted for spring of the 2019- students, to 342 students — or an recommendation to the Board of tendent Janelle Woodward called graduation or college admission 20 school year while students increase to 18.5%. Trustees soon on students return- the policy “an opportunity to pro- requirements. and teachers adjusted to remote In December, site administrators ing to campus. Q vide an additional layer of support Summer school will also be of- instruction. for students who are struggling the fered to help high school students PUSD has reverted back to its most under these unprecedented earn letter grades for classes that regular grading system since then circumstances.” are reflected as CR/NC for core and observed “a significant in- LUXURY ADUS Middle and high school stu- classes. crease in the number of Ds and Fs dents who earn a grade of F during If graduation requirements are for secondary students,” particu- the first semester — which ended not remediated over the summer, larly for minority groups. FOR THE BACKYARD Dec. 18 — will instead receive no students in grades 9 to 11 will Though Black and American credit, while students with a grade need to retake those courses the Indian/Alaska Native students STARTING AT $165,000 Zone 7 cleans up encampments in flood channels Multi-jurisdictional effort also connects homeless with housing

BY JULIA BAUM sharps, 26 abandoned propane cyl- Approximately 10 miles of local inders, and a pallet of electronic flood control channels were used waste. for shelter by unhoused individuals “We coordinate with the local last year, according to an annual cities and law enforcement when summary report on homeless en- posting eviction notices and provid- campment activity from the Zone 7 ing social services to support the Water Agency. unhoused,” said Colter Andersen, In 2020, encampments were production manager for Zone 7. found in nearly a third of the agen- “The majority of these clean up cy’s 37-mile flood channels, and events are just cleaning up debris, PERPETUAL HOMES your local home builder 11 cleanup events were conducted they’re not actually displacing resi- of over 40 years experience is now offering at four primary sites. All of the channel integrity,” Pryor said. dents out of our channels.” cleanups were held in Livermore, According to staff, Zone 7 flood Eviction notice was given ten AFFORDABLE, INNOVATIVE and EFFECTIVE except for one each in Pleasanton channels are often used for en- days in advance to people camping backyard smaller homes known as ADU’S. Well and Dublin. campments “due to associated rec- in the channels. Twelve individuals suited for extended family, couples, students or General Manager Valerie Pryor reational trail usage agreements, subsequently received permanent told the Weekly, “A couple of these proximity to heavily populated shelter during the course of the seniors. were citizen complaints but most areas, relatively easy access to shade clean-up after being connected by Increase the value of your existing home and of them were known encampment and shelter and minimal visibility to CityServe of the Tri-Valley with Al- sites that Zone 7 and city staff had the public at large.” ameda County’s Safer Ground Hotel i˜œÞÌ iyi݈LˆˆÌÞ̜à >Àiˆ˜`i«i˜`i˜ÌˆÛˆ˜}° been coordinating with for a couple The agency’s biggest effort in Voucher Program. 7i >Ãœ œvviÀ Ó>iÀ £Óä õ° vÌ° œvwVi ë>Vi of months.” 2020 was cleaning up an encamp- The area by Autumn Springs units delivered to your home in 30 days. Our Besides generating trash and de- ment in late August along the Ar- Apartments was also cleared by a bris that “impede flood flows and royo Las Positas in Livermore be- herd of goats brought in to graze company handles the entire streamline process also have urban stream and water hind the Autumn Springs Apart- on grasses between 3 to 6 feet tall from permits, design and building. quality issues,” Pryor said at the Jan. ments, which took approximately along the channel, in order to miti- 6 Board of Directors meeting that 10 days, and was coordinated with gate fire danger. Lisa Anderson some encampments also “dig into the city of Livermore, Caltrans, and After the goats finished grazing, 925.785.8517 channel sides and undermine the local nonprofit organizations like a hired contractor removed brush structural integrity of the channels.” Open Heart Kitchen, Monthly Mir- and tree branches in the area. Zone č˜`iÀܘœvwVià >VŽJ}“>ˆ°Vœ“ “We do have to balance the needs acles and Block by Block. 7 said the work “eliminates lad- Kathy Anderson of our multiple stakeholders and we The week-and-a-half job, which der fire fuel and keeps the fire on License #DL1557865 are very empathetic to our home- cost $136,806, involved remov- the ground instead of into the tree less population, but we do need to ing 42.1 tons of debris, a 55-gal- canopy,” and allows for more vis- www.perpetualhomesadu.com maintain water quality and flood lon drum of potentially infectious ibility of the channel area. Q

Pleasanton Weekly • January 15, 2021 • Page 7 NEWSFRONT Tri-Valley’s county supervisors take oath of office Newcomer Haubert starts first term for D1; Miley’s sixth term underway for D4 BY JULIA BAUM again and highlighted some proj- primary against lone challenger Es- Former Dublin mayor David ects and accomplishments he was ther Goolsby. Haubert stepped into his new role proud of, including the Valley Link Miley took the oath of office, as Alameda County District 1 su- project. He also shared his desire administered by county Auditor- pervisor while District 4 Supervi- to be involved in celebrating the Controller Melissa Wilk, inside sor Nate Miley was sworn in for a purchase of the N3 Ranch property. the board chambers in Oakland. sixth term during separate socially Later on, Haubert stepped up Everyone present at the socially distanced ceremonies last week. to the lectern, where he called the distanced ceremony also wore face The Jan. 3 event for Haubert was occasion that evening and what it masks. introduced by Tim Sbranti, current represented, “special.” Reflecting on challenges over trustee for the Chabot-Las Positas “That’s a special thing in Amer- the past year that “have been un- Community College District and ica, that ordinary everyday people like any others in my 30 years as also a past mayor of Dublin, while step up to the plate, run for office an elected official,” Miley said the Cornerstone Fellowship Church and take an oath to serve our com- COVID-19 crisis has “amplified the

Senior Pastor Steve Madsen deliv- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO munity,” Haubert said. deep structural inequities in many ered the invocation during the cer- Alameda County District 4 Supervisor Nate Miley is sworn in for a sixth term at “You deserve a leader who will of the communities that I repre- emony, which was remote in nature the Jan. 5 board meeting. listen to you ... and I promise to sent,” but there is still long-term due to the COVID-19 pandemic. hear your needs and concerns,” investment needed to achieve so- Haubert, who defeated Fremont Haubert’s decade on the Dublin Haggerty recalled his time work- Haubert added. “I promise to have cial and economic equity long after City Councilman Vinnie Bacon school board before moving on to ing with Haubert on multi-juris- an open mind as I listen to you, the pandemic. in a runoff election Nov. 3, suc- the Dublin City Council and serv- dictional issues, and noted that and I promise to advocate for you. Touching on obstacles ahead, ceeded outgoing Supervisor Scott ing three mayoral terms from 2014 Haubert’s start in public service Our job, my job is to make your life Miley added, “In this turmoil, Haggerty, who retired from public through last month. in the Tri-Valley “did start with a better, and I promise to do that to there’s hope for change and the service this month after 24 years on Haubert’s wife Michele stood by county issue,” when plans were the best of my ability.” truth that we have more power the board. District 1 encompasses his side while he took the oath of floated to build one of the nation’s On Jan. 5, Miley was sworn in personally and collectively than we Dublin, Livermore, part of Sunol, office, which was administered by largest juvenile detention centers in at the first board meeting of 2021 may believe right now.” and most of Fremont and unin- Haggerty. Haubert’s daughter Kate- Dublin. for a sixth term representing Dis- Miley finished, “I find myself corporated Livermore and Amador lyn also made a virtual appearance Instead of a punitive approach, trict 4, which includes Pleasanton, encouraged by the words of Barack valleys. earlier during the ceremony — Haggerty said that Haubert advo- Castro Valley, and parts of Oak- Obama when he said, ‘Change will Sbranti mentioned Haubert’s which was broadcast via TV30 and cated for alternative treatment and land and unincorporated Alam- not come if we wait for some other commitment to serving his com- held on a Sunday, two days before rehabilitation programs. eda County. Miley was first elected person or some other time — we munity and his family and faith as the regular Board of Supervisors At one point, Haggerty admitted to the board nearly 20 years ago are the ones we’ve been waiting for, his foundation. He also highlighted meeting. it was difficult deciding to not run and won re-election in the March we are the change we seek.’” Q Alameda County’s COVID-19 situation may be stabilizing ‘We’re doing better than the state overall and better than the region’ COVID-19 case rates rose after Still, stay-at-home orders remain The number of people with vaccinated in Phase 1A of the state’s said without commenting about the the holidays but may be stabilizing, in place for the county, region and COVID-19 in ICU beds in the coun- protocol and about 53,000 first doses work in the county. Alameda County’s health officer said state and it’s unclear when they will ty was 115 on Monday and over- of the vaccine have been received in Chawla said the phased system Tuesday. be lifted. all, 428 were hospitalized with the the county. for administering the vaccine makes Speaking at the Board of Supervi- Regionally, that’s because the ca- coronavirus. The Coliseum in Oakland may be it difficult to vaccinate lots of people sors regular meeting, Health Officer pacity of beds in intensive care units Meanwhile, vaccination in the used as a site for mass vaccinations, quickly. Dr. Nicholas Moss said the unad- is below the 15% required to lift the county is moving forward with but the county has not received But she said the system is designed justed case rate in the county was order. more than 4,000 expected to be vac- enough doses to do a mass vaccina- to vaccinate the people most at risk 35.5 per 100,000. In the Bay Area region, ICU bed cinated this week, Colleen Chawla, tion, at least not yet, Chawla said. for contracting the virus and to dis- The number of new cases in the capacity was just 4.7% on Tuesday. director of the Alameda County That may change, she said. tribute the vaccine equitably. county has dropped in recent days Moss said the adult ICU bed capacity Health Care Services Agency told Supervisor Wilma Chan said she The problem with a more open from a high 1,296 on Thursday to in the county is 20% while statewide supervisors. heard that California has received the system for vaccinating would mean 413 on Monday, according to the capacity is 0%. County leaders are following the most doses of the vaccine of any U.S. people who face barriers to vac- county’s dashboard. “We’re doing better than the state state’s guidance when it comes to state and given the fewest number of cination would get vaccinated more “We might be through the worst,” overall and better than the region,” vaccinating residents. About 145,000 shots. slowly, Moss said. Q Moss said. Moss said. people in the county are eligible to be “I think it’s just unacceptable,” she —Keith Burbank, Bay City News LPC offers low-cost business certificate program

BY JULIA BAUM Statistics as skills that all employ- Patterson said the courses are Tri-Valley residents can boost ers look for in job candidates.” “great stand-alone courses for their business skills in several Students will learn the basics of freelancers, small business own- months by earning tuition-free, operating, managing and growing ers and entrepreneurs,” in ad- noncredit business certificates at a small business, develop business dition to fulfilling certification little cost from Las Positas College. and technical expertise, and build requirements. “These new certificate programs skills in team management. Classes started this week and a offer practical, real-world skills Courses in customer service registration fee of $41 per semes- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO that help people gain confidence, and small business management ter includes all classes. Pub show canceled build their professionalism and are available to anyone over 18. A To learn more about noncredit advance their careers,” said Drew total of seven courses are offered classes, visit the LPC website’s The Choir of Man, which has sold every seat in the Bankhead Theater Patterson, business studies profes- and are completed in 15 weeks. Noncredit FAQ page. Certificate for its high-energy renditions of traditional ballads and current rock hits performed in their onstage pub, was planning to perform live from a sor. “Students learn valuable soft All courses are online. classes are listed under Noncredit London pub tonight (Jan. 15) to be livestreamed locally but the show has skills which have been identified The programs also help with Business LPC on the CLASS-Web been canceled due to pandemic restrictions. Due to the increasing rate by our advisory board, local em- preparing for college-level busi- Schedule of Classes. Q of COVID-19 infection, London has shut down pubs for all of January at ployers and the Bureau of Labor ness courses. least. For more information, visit livermorearts.org or call 373-6800.

Page 8 • January 15, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Nominate for Dublin awards Citizen of the Year among top prizes Nominations are now being ac- Action’s 10 characteristics (“Responsi- recognized during a virtual Volun- cepted for the city of Dublin’s 2020 bility, Respectfulness, Caring, Giving, teer Recognition Ceremony on April HIGHLIGHTS Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of Positive Attitude, Trustworthiness, 28. A $500 cash prize will be given On March 3, 2020 Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of the Year and Organization of the Year. Cooperation, Doing One’s Best, Hon- to the Organization of the Year, and Emergency due to COVID-19 and subsequently issued Executive The awards are given to “outstand- esty and Self-Discipline”); the activity a $300 donation will be made to Order N-25-20 suspending provisions of the Brown Act allowing ing individuals and groups who have or project’s originality and unique- both the Citizen and Young Citi- meetings via teleconferencing and members of the public to contributed to the quality of life in ness; its overall relevance and impor- zen of the Year’s favorite nonprofit VIZLY]LHUKVќLYJVTTLU[Z[LSLWOVUPJHSS`VYLSLJ[YVUPJHSS`;OL Dublin in 2020,” including “the vol- tance to the Dublin community; the organization. virtual meeting will be broadcast live on Channel 29 and streamed unteer service of a Dublin youth cur- amount of time and effort spent; and Nominations are due Feb. 5 at 5 H[O[[WZ!^^^`V\[\ILJVT\ZLY;OL*P[`VM7SLHZHU[VUHUK rently in the first through 12th grade. any challenges faced completing it. p.m., and can be completed online at O[[WZ!^^^[YP]HSSL`[]VYN Five criteria are used to determine Due to COVID-19 restrictions, dublin.ca.gov/vre. Q City Council the winners: the Dublin Integrity in nominees and winners will be —Julia Baum ;\LZKH`1HU\HY` H[!WT • Consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the City Manager waste and water management offi- Medical Center, told the Weekly. to purchase Renewable 100 as the default electricity product VACCINE cials, defense workers, energy work- “When the young and healthy get MVY7SLHZHU[VU»ZT\UPJPWHSHJJV\U[ZHUKKLZPNUH[PUN)YPSSPHU[ Continued from Page 5 ers, communications and IT staff, vaccinated, this is more to protect 100 as the default product for residential, commercial, industrial getting a vaccine, it’s hopefully financial services workers, govern- their loved ones, and can be viewed accounts getting back to normal. We know ment operations officials and com- as a selfless act of humanity,” Dr. ‹7\ISPJ/LHYPUN!*VUZPKLYPU[YVK\J[PVUHUK^HP]LÄYZ[YLHKPUNVM that doesn’t happen tomorrow, that munity service employees. Cardena added. 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BY JULIA BAUM People (HPHP) movement which in loving and protecting this beauti- guidebook per family). reopen next year.” Hike or bike to a healthier new promotes “the connection be- ful system of parklands and shore- Park visitors are asked to wear In order to provide free and easy year with the East Bay Regional Park tween a healthy green environ- lines in Alameda and Contra Costa face masks and observe social dis- public access during the COVID-19 District’s popular annual Trails Chal- ment and community health.” counties.” tancing, and may also notice some pandemic, the district waived all fee lenge, starting this month. “While we continue to navigate Guidebooks can be found on recent changes. collections in 2020. Now in its 28th year, the free the challenges of COVID-19, one EBRPD’s Trails Challenge webpage, Last week, the district reimple- Fees for seasonal and recre- program encourages residents to thing has become very clear, parks and will be available (along with mented fees for parking, camp- ational activities, services and connect with the great outdoors, are essential,” officials said. “They t-shirts) outside visitor centers ing, fishing, and boat launch- amenities that may reopen later offering 20 trails for all levels play a vital role in sustaining our on Saturdays and Sundays from ing at regional parks “to support this year include swimming, re- of experience, and is part of the physical, mental, and spiritual 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies funding of the many programs, servable picnic areas and recre- worldwide Healthy Parks Healthy health. We appreciate your support last (one shirt per person and one services and amenities slated to ational programs. Q Recall effort targets three SRVUSD board members Notices of intent sent to initiate petition process against Hurd, Mintz, Ordway BY JEREMY WALSH 15 years on the board combined over decision-making process to clarify hybrid model that was scheduled meeting agenda and denies any A group of San Ramon Valley two stints, confirmed he was served some members of the public’s mis- to take effect Jan. 5. Board members Brown Act violations occurred. parents has initiated the process to with the notice Tuesday evening. conceptions about that process,” supported staff’s recommendation But Malloy has recommended the start collecting signatures for a recall “It’s unfortunate that a group of Hurd said. “In addition, Dr. Malloy to pause any reopenings due to new board approve an “unconditional petition to oust three members of the parents felt it necessary to take this is going to provide us with staff’s fur- surge in the number of coronavirus commitment response” to the al- local school board over their decision action because they disagreed with a ther thinking and plans for meeting cases. legation that agrees not to use the to reverse course on in-person learn- decision of the school board related the needs of our students, especially The board voted unanimously that same agenda verbiage in question, ing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. to how and when SRVUSD would the ones who are most challenged night to remain with remote learn- while not admitting any wrong- Notices of intent to recall have implement our hybrid in-school op- by the remote-only delivery, and the ing until Contra Costa County is doing, in the interest of avoiding been sent to San Ramon Valley Uni- tion, an issue that just about every board will discuss and consider staff’s removed from the state’s most-re- potential litigation. The board was fied School District Board President school district in the state is dealing recommendations.” strictive purple tier and into the less scheduled to discuss that matter this Susanna Ordway, Board Member Ra- with,” Mintz told the Weekly. Ordway had not responded to re- restrictive red tier, halting SRVUSD’s week. chel Hurd and Board Member Ken “As you may imagine it has been a quests for comment as of press time. progress toward more phases of re- Hurd and Mintz are longtime Mintz, petition organizers said on difficult decision process at the local The notices of intent represent the opening after winter break on Jan. 5 school board members, while Ord- Tuesday morning. level with a number of constraints start of the process for Contra Costa as had been planned. way is in the middle of her first full The recall backers said they stand and considerations including vac- County Elections Division officials “Parents and students were blind- term. All three earned their current for the many parents in the Valley cination and testing and the surging to review the proposed recall peti- sided by this sudden reversal,” the four-year term in fall 2018; they outraged by the district remaining pandemic issues locally as well as tions for approval, after which the recall proponents said. “The phased were appointed after no election with remote learning only for the comments and directives from coun- proponents could begin collecting reopening was in compliance with was held because they were the only general student population, contrary ty health and the state,” he added. “I signatures from registered voters in health guidelines set forth by both candidates to file for the three open to what they believe is best for their personally want to get our students the hopes of spurring recall elections. the state and county last fall.” seats at that time. children’s education, mental health and staff back in school as soon as it A copy of the proposed petition The backers also allege the board’s Hurd is in her fourth consecutive and emotional well-being. is safe to do so.” has not been released publicly to decision was in part driven by a letter term, having sat on the board since “We do not believe science sup- Hurd, who has the longest con- date. from the California Teachers Associa- 2006. ports a continued forced remote secutive tenure on the current board, Hurd said the notice she received tion, on behalf of the San Ramon Val- Mintz has had two stints on the learning environment,”said Rachel said she was served with an envelope alleges three grounds for recall: “un- ley Education Association (SRVEA), school board, with his most recent Bailey, a parent of three SRVUSD containing the notice at her home on willingness to meet, to discuss and to advocating the district pause its plans tenure beginning with an appoint- students and organizer of the recall Jan. 7, and was “surprised” by the vote in alignment with her commu- amid worsening COVID-19 cases in ment in 2009. He previously served effort. action. nity members in Zone 5; serious mat- the community. a single term from 1992-96. “A majority of our country is “I do stand by my decision on ter of violating the Brown Act; and They further point to the allega- Ordway has served on the school back to in-person learning in some Dec. 15 to support the superinten- (she) has not demonstrated financial tion filed with the district by resident board since June 2018, when she form, including parts of California dent’s recommendation to pause our governance and oversight required Kathleen DeLaney that the school was appointed to fill a vacancy. and even private schools within San planned Jan. 5 opening of hybrid by a board member and has failed board violated state public meet- The recall backers said they could Ramon Valley with no major out- in-person instruction,” Hurd told the her primary responsibility to ensure ing laws with its Dec. 15 agenda not include new board members breaks,” Bailey said. “Our children Weekly, noting that Superintendent accountability.” verbiage, claiming the board failed Laura Bratt and Shelley Clark in are suffering in an isolated remote John Malloy would provide an up- In a press release Tuesday, the re- to adequately provide notice, as re- their petition effort because state law environment. There has to be a more date on the reopening process at this call backers cited the school board’s quired by the Brown Act, about prevents recalling officials within 90 balanced approach to education dur- week’s board meeting. Coverage of decision on Dec. 15 to postpone its plans to cancel the return of in- days of taking office. Bratt and Clark ing this time.” that was pending as of press time. indefinitely SRVUSD returning person learning. won election on the Nov. 3 ballot Mintz, who has served more than “Dr. Malloy will review the to more in-person learning via a Malloy stands by the Dec. 15 and took their seats last month. Q

MURDER Bloom. Edward Young reportedly Young — who appeared to have last Friday, agreeing to waive his screamed in pain and then blacked Continued from Page 5 told his wife he would stay in his been dead for some hours, accord- Miranda rights and speak to police, out again. bedroom and lock the door that ing to Bloom. according to Bloom. Saying he awoke during daylight concerning, according to the moth- night. There were no signs of forced Denying that he is schizophren- on Jan. 4, Timothy Young told er, that she left their house on Jan. The mother said Timothy Young entry into the house; neighbors re- ic, Timothy Young told police he police he answered a call from his 2 to stay with a friend for safety rea- ignored her calls the next morning, ported hearing loud banging noises went to sleep in his bed at 9 p.m. brother who was asking if their sons after her son attacked her and but answered a call just after noon between 1-3 a.m. Jan. 4, according Jan. 3 but awoke some time later father was dead. It was then, he her husband while crying and act- from his brother, who asked to to Bloom. kneeling in his father’s bedroom said, he realized he was severely ing erratically that morning, Bloom speak to their father but was told At the hospital, a treating doctor and was being “orally raped” by his injured and called 9-1-1, according wrote. Edward Young stayed at the father wasn’t home. Six minutes told police that Timothy Young’s former landlord and his brother, to Bloom. home. later, Timothy Young called 9-1-1 wounds could have been self-in- according to Bloom. The man said After the interview, Timothy The mother told police that Ed- and told the dispatcher his father flicted based on their depth and he didn’t see his attackers but rec- Young was transported to Santa ward and Timothy brought her was dead, according to Bloom. location on the body, according to ognized their voices. Rita Jail in Dublin and booked into dinner the next night, but around Upon arrival, officers observed Bloom. Timothy Young said he then custody. The Alameda County Dis- 11:45 p.m. Jan. 3, her husband Timothy Young with apparent stab Timothy Young, who was placed heard his father screaming and trict Attorney’s Office later charged called to say that their son was wounds in the front part of his under arrest at the hospital on “blacked out,” according to Bloom. him with first-degree murder and hearing voices that were telling body. Inside the home, they found Jan. 4, was taken to the Livermore He told police he woke up in a special allegation of using a knife him to kill his father, according to a man — later identified as Edward Police Department for questioning pool of blood next to his father, during the crime. Q

Page 10 • January 15, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT Darlene Rickard Armstrong joins San Ramon council December 16, 1945 – December 24, 2020 Retired FEMA official/Army colonel fills vacant District 2 seat Darlene Ann Rickard passed away at 75 years of age on BY RYAN J. DEGAN nominated Armstrong for the po- Thursday, December 24, 2020 in The San Ramon City Council has sition and selected him as their top Pleasanton, CA. She was born appointed retired U.S. Army colo- choice to serve out the remainder in Corning, CA, grew up in nel and former Federal Emergen- of Hudson’s term. Sacramento, and graduated from cy Management Agency manager Hudson expressed misgivings Mark Armstrong to fill the vacant about the appointment, saying Hiram Johnson Senior High council seat and represent District that while he was sure Armstrong in 1963 and Sacramento City 2 on the dais. would be a quality council mem- College in 1965. Selected unanimously by the ber, he preferred Sachs due to Darlene was a beloved wife, council — albeit with initial push- his extensive experience in city mother, sister, niece, aunt, back from Mayor Dave Hudson, Mark Armstrong governance. and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father, who preferred former councilman and FEMA. He has not previously To enforce his point, Hudson Donald and her mother, Joy. Darlene is survived by her Harry Sachs for the post — dur- served on a city commission or called a vote to appoint Sachs husband Donald, sons Michael (Maribel) and David (Amy), ing a special online meeting Jan. advisory board in San Ramon. over Armstrong after Perkins and grandchildren Ryan, Kathryn, Jacob, and Jared, sisters Linda 6, Armstrong beat out four other He previously completed the Verose had already made a motion and Barbara, and brothers Danny and James. candidates who interviewed for San Ramon Government 101 to select the retired Army colonel Darlene and Donald were married 55 years, moved to the the position, with council mem- course and has roots in the com- and FEMA official. bers saying they were impressed munity as a volunteer at Forest Hudson’s call was not seconded Bay Area in 1967, and have lived in Pleasanton for 43 years. by his leadership experience, pub- Home Farms. He has also received by any other council member and Darlene retired from working at AT&T in 2002. lic service record and priorities for training from the San Ramon Val- died on the floor, leading all four A celebration of Darlene’s life will be held on Thursday, the city. ley Fire Protection District as a council members to unanimously January 14, 2021 at 2pm at East Lawn Cemetery, 5757 “I’ve dedicated my entire adult community emergency response approve Armstrong’s selection on Greenback Lane, Sacramento, CA 95841. life to serving others, and I feel team search volunteer. Jan. 6. His appointment was con- PAID OBITUARY that those years that I’ve had in “Now that I am retired, I have firmed on Tuesday. Q public service have led me to the bandwidth to dedicate my this point now where I’m able to time to City Council commit- give back to my local community, ments, to study the important is- Stephen Salvatore Cusenza which has done so much for me sues facing the city, to develop the and my family,” Armstrong said important relationships to build June 3, 1954 – January 2, 2021 last week prior to his selection. consensus and to listen to our citi- “I think we all agree San Ramon zens and ask the right questions Stephen Salvatore Cusenza passed away father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, is a great place to work, to live, to and to make informed decisions on January 2, 2021 in Walnut Creek, CA, cousin, son-in-law, and brother-in-law, his play, to run a business and raise consistent with the vision of the surrounded by his loving family. family often leaned on him for guidance, a family. We’re fortunate that we city,” Armstrong said. Steve was born in Visalia, California on friendship and love. In expressing love, Steve don’t have a lot of big problems Listing a set of priorities geared June 3, 1954 to Jasper and Evelyn Cusenza. was known to communicate through his to fix like some of the other cities, toward maintaining and increasing He attended George McCann service to others. For friends but we do have opportunities to where possible San Ramon’s high Elementary and Mt. Whitney and family, he could often make San Ramon an even better quality of life, Armstrong said as High School. As a young man be found helping them solve place to live,” he added. a council member he will seek growing up in Visalia, Steve their problems, checking in Armstrong was sworn in during to enforce public safety, maintain spent endless hours working at times of need, and even a ceremony before this Tuesday’s financial stability and to protect in his father’s hardware playing the role of “Mr. Fix- regular City Council meeting. the city’s vibrant open space and store while enjoying his free It” for various house projects. He will finish the remainder of neighborhoods. time with friends hiking in He was preceded in death the term vacated upon Hudson’s In winning the seat, Armstrong the Sierra Nevada foothills. by his parents, Jasper and ascension to mayor after the Nov. beat out four other finalists, each Steve lived in Visalia until Evelyn, and is survived by his 3 election. Hudson was in the with their own backgrounds in his college years where wife LeeLee and their three middle of an at-large term running civic governance. he attended Santa Clara children, Siena, Michael, through 2022 when he was elected In addition to Sachs, a teacher University and studied Civil and Marisa along with his mayor last fall, and the resulting and former City Council member Engineering. At Santa Clara, daughter and son in-law, council vacancy was subsequently from 2013-18, the other finalists Steve met LeeLee Daschbach, Shane Salvata and Tyler assigned to District 2, which cov- were parks and community ser- his wife of 42 years. Johnston. Steve’s grandchildren, Hailey, ers southwestern San Ramon. vices volunteer Sarah Lashanlo, Following Santa Clara, Steve’s career in Jasper, Sebastian, Cleo and Ayla will forever A 16-year resident of San Economic Development Advisory Civil Engineering focused on the planning remember Steve as their “Popo”, especially Ramon, Armstrong served a 30- Committee member Dwight Pratt and design of public utilities for the cities of Hailey who Steve was helping raise in his year career as an infantry officer and Santa Clara County prosecu- Santa Cruz, Taft, and ultimately Pleasanton own home with Siena and LeeLee. Steve is in the Army working in a vari- tor Patrick Vanier. where he spent 21 years with the City of also survived by his brother Joe Cusenza, ety of multi-service, interagency, “We are very fortunate to have Pleasanton Public Works Department. and sisters Jane Creech and Mary Ann command and staff assignments such great candidates within our Throughout his life, Steve found joy and Cusenza, along with brother-in-law Randy throughout the world, before re- community, thanks to everyone freedom traveling the world with his family Creech and many admiring Cusenza, tiring after reaching the rank of and thanks for our staff. This is and many friends. He often played the role Creech, and Daschbach in-laws, nieces and colonel. amazing; within 30 days we want- of tour guide, where he created countless nephews. He is also a retired certified ed to get all of this wrapped up ... memories for those traveling along with To know Steve, was to love Steve, and he emergency manager who, accord- this definitely shows the spirit of him. His recently acquired dual Italian will be remembered by his glowing smile, ing to his application submitted our community as well as our staff citizenship often brought him and LeeLee humble nature, giving heart, quick wit, and for the council’s review, served in and the city council,” Councilman to Sicily where he reunited with his Italian easy laughter. He was a favorite of many and senior leadership positions with Sridhar Verose said at the Jan. 6 roots. loved by all. Although he left us too soon, the FEMA in support of numerous meeting. Along with travel, a constant throughout impact of his love and friendship will live on states, territories and tribes. In “I really appreciate the lifetime Steve’s life were his friends. His kind smile, through his family and friends forever. that capacity he worked exten- of service that Mark Armstrong genuine approach, and jovial demeanor A funeral will be held to honor Steve on sively on wildfire, flood, mud flow, has demonstrated through West warmed the hearts of those he met. From January 16th at 10:30 at The Church of the earthquake and tsunami responses Point,” Councilman Scott Perkins Visalia to Pleasanton and everywhere in Nativitiy in Menlo Park, California. Due to throughout the country. said of the appointment. “30 years between, he treated his friends as his own capacity restrictions of the pandemic, the A 1981 graduate of U.S Military in the Army as a colonel and then family. funeral will be viewable virtually. Please Academy at West Point with a a dozen or so with FEMA and the In every role he played within his family, contact his family for details. degree in civil engineering, Arm- community work he has done here he was beloved. As a husband, father, We love you, Popo. strong cited leadership experience in the city ... he’ll get my top vote.” through his time in the Army Perkins and Verose both PAID OBITUARY

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Pleasanton Weekly • January 15, 2021 • Page 13 NEWSFRONT Newsom unveils $227 billion state budget proposal Includes record education investment, billions for COVID-19 recovery Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled his coronavirus testing and vaccination The budget would utilize $6.7 “The predicate in terms of our Newsom should have also used the proposed budget for the 2021-22 in the coming months. billion in federal education funding focus on a budget is the reality state’s one-time surplus to support fiscal year last Friday, touting record At the end of December, Newsom as part of its allocation to the state’s of getting out of the freezers, and residents who have been hit hard in investments in education and a $15 announced that the state would schools. administering into peoples’ arms, their wallet by the pandemic. billion budget surplus in spite of invest some $2 billion in reopening California State University Chan- these vaccines,” Newsom said. “We “His shutdowns and lack of lead- the economic uncertainty wrought schools in February for students in cellor Joseph Castro said the budget must do that in order to safely ership in handling COVID-19 has by the coronavirus pandemic. transitional kindergarten through “provides a welcome reinvestment reopen, for in-person instruction, put many Californians in dire situa- The $227 billion proposed bud- second grade and progressing into in the California State University our schools; to reopen our small tions — foreclosures, evictions, iso- get, with a $164.5 billion general higher grades later into the spring. and demonstrates his continued businesses as well as businesses lation from family and friends and fund, represents a stark difference While schools in 41 counties belief in the power of public high- large and small all across the state a lost academic year for millions of in the state’s financial outlook from across the state were holding in- er education in developing future of California.” school children,” Millan Patterson last year, when plummeting sales, person classes to some extent, as leaders of our state and improv- Newsom said he has asked the said in a statement. personal income and corporate tax of November, Newsom said state ing the lives of the residents of state legislature to pass an immedi- Bay Area leaders praised New- revenue during the pandemic’s early officials aim to use the $2 bil- California.” ate funding package by the end of som’s budget for investing in the days resulted in a $54 billion bud- lion and incentives for additional The California Faculty Asso- the month to allocate funding for re- state rather than making dramatic get deficit. resource allocation to resume in- ciation, which represents staff at opening schools, issuing grants and cuts amid the pandemic. According to Keely Bosler, the person classes statewide. all 23 CSU campuses, described fee waivers to small businesses and “In addition to all the challenges state’s director of finance, the state Newsom added that officials its reaction to the proposal as extending the state’s moratorium on we have been facing for years, right received more revenue than expect- wouldn’t shy away from taking a “encouraged.” evictions, which expires Jan. 31. now in this moment, our workers, ed over the last year after misjudg- more heavy-handed approach with “This proposal is the opening Assemblyman David Chiu (D- families, and young people are in ing the depth of the pandemic-in- school districts that have been more move in the budget process that San Francisco), who authored the desperate need of immediate relief,” duced recession and that the stock hesitant to reopen in the coming includes a May revise and final ap- eviction moratorium bill last year, San Francisco Mayor London Breed market would maintain its strength. months. proval in June,” the CFA said in a lauded Newsom for his proposal, said. “By proposing direct invest- “Not an easy journey,” Newsom Superintendents from seven of statement. “CFA looks forward to including the $1.75 billion allocat- ments to working people, small said Friday about the process of de- the state’s largest school districts, in- working with the California state ed to sheltering the state’s unhoused businesses, and our schools, the veloping the proposal. “A challenge cluding those in San Francisco and legislature and Gov. Newsom over residents long-term. governor is doing just that.” the likes of which we’ve never expe- Oakland, expressed such hesitation the next several months to secure “Despite an ongoing pandemic “Even amid this pandemic, rienced in such a contracted period earlier this week in a letter to New- necessary funding to enable us to and difficult economic circumstanc- homelessness will persist as the of time. Numbers changed but our som, suggesting that the $2 billion best serve CSU students.” es, Governor Newsom has used this lasting crisis of our generation,” values did not.” plan would be implemented ineq- Outside of education, the pro- budget to make wise investments San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said. Newsom said his focus when uitably and included vague markers posed budget includes $4.4 billion and safeguard our social safety net,” “Mayors throughout the state urged drafting the budget centered on for reopening such as what consti- to continue the state’s expansion of Chiu said, adding “while no budget Governor Newsom to remain stead- getting state residents vaccinated tutes a “safe school environment.” coronavirus testing, contact tracing is perfect, this proposal is good fast in his commitment to housing against the virus as quickly as “I think this budget reflects the and vaccination efforts. news for California.” solutions, and he stepped up.” possible while spurring the state’s vast majority of their concerns,” Newsom lamented that Califor- The immediate funding package “This budget wisely commits economic recovery and reopening Newsom said Friday about the let- nia has lagged behind many other would also include $600 stimulus to assistance for small businesses, schools across the state. ter, adding “we share the same states in its coronavirus vaccination payments to 2019 taxpayers who greater support for public health The budget includes $85.8 billion goal for safe reopening of in-person efforts, arguing that it is somewhat received an earned income tax cred- programs, a good working plan to for the state’s schools, the largest in- education.” out of his control and that the state it from the state and 2020 taxpay- reopen schools, as well as address- vestment in education in the state’s The proposed education budget itself has not received any vaccine ers who have Individual Taxpayer ing non-COVID related threats like history, according to Newsom. also includes funding for mental doses, which are being distributed Identification Numbers. climate change impacts,” said State The proposed funding would health services for students, extend- directly to local health jurisdictions Residents with an annual income Sen. John Laird (D-Santa Cruz). allow the state to avoid making ing when schools are in session to and health care systems. of $30,000 or less are eligible for The full budget proposal — which permanent education cuts or lay- make up for the learning lost as re- State officials have set a goal of the tax credit, while ITIN taxpayers also includes billions in funding for offs while recruiting and training sult of the pandemic and the devel- administering 100 million vaccines include people like undocumented wildfire preparedness, tax credits new teachers, keeping college and opment of open-sourced textbooks by the end of next week, according residents who were not eligible for and loans for businesses and early university tuition and fees at cur- as a way of disrupting “the racket to Newsom, who noted roughly 2 federal stimulus payments. childhood care — can be found at rent levels and ensuring all school that is textbooks in this country,” million vaccine doses have been California Republican Party Chair www.ebudget.ca.gov. Q staff and students have access to Newsom said. received in the state as of last week. Jessica Millan Patterson suggested —Eli Walsh, BCN Foundation Governor’s school reopening plan puts tight deadlines on districts, legislature ‘Those kids are falling through the cracks, and we have all the support in the world’ BY RICARDO CANO/CALMATTERS to get the full amounts, districts schools has been left to local su- debate since he introduced reopen- most impacted by the virus, as well The record $89.5 billion educa- will have to submit to the state by perintendents, schools boards and ing guidelines in July that effec- as teachers unions pushing against tion budget Gov. Gavin Newsom Feb. 1 plans outlining the safety employee unions, resulting in a tively kept most schools closed to reopening schools as cases climb. unveiled last Friday includes $2 and testing measures for in-person patchwork of school reopenings start the year. Los Angeles Unified superinten- billion in grants aimed at nudging learning with approval by their that’s created a divide between pri- During his budget presentation dent Austin Beutner said Monday schools to reopen classrooms for its local employee unions, according vate and public schools. Friday, Newsom affirmed his posi- that the governor’s plan “falls well youngest students by mid-February to trailer bill language describing Newsom also is putting the State tion that schools should be open short of what’s needed to help our and $4.6 billion for summer school the program. Legislature under a time crunch by for in-person instruction if done schools” because it neither sets to address students’ learning. Schools then must offer in- asking lawmakers to push through safely and spoke of his young- across-the-board safety standards The governor’s push to reopen person instruction to students in his proposed school-reopening est children’s struggle learning nor sets a requirement for when schools, though, comes as many transitional kindergarten through grants in the next two weeks and remotely. schools should reopen. of the state’s large, urban districts second, as well as students most at the $4.6 billion learning loss plan “Those kids are falling through “It leaves the definition of a have delayed or scaled back plans risk of disengaging from school, by by end of March, ahead of the tra- the cracks, and we have all the sup- safe school environment and the for in-person learning amid the Feb. 16, followed by third- through ditional summer deadlines. port in the world,” Newsom said. “I standard for reopening classrooms state’s worst surge in coronavirus sixth-graders by March 15. Aided by better-than-projected can’t imagine what’s happening for up to the individual discretion of cases since the pandemic initially Schools — and the governor — state revenues, Newsom’s budget millions of other children. This is 1,037 school districts across the closed schools almost a year ago. are under intense pressure from plan pays down two-thirds of the why this is so important.” state, creating a patchwork of safety School districts will also be parents and communities to reopen schools’ $11 billion in deferrals. But the governor’s reopening standards in the face of a statewide under tight deadlines if they wish campuses as they near the an- It also marks the most significant plan has come under criticism both health crisis,” Beutner said. “And it to receive the full $450 to $750 per niversary of their initial March 13 involvement by the governor in the from local school leaders who say reverses a statewide commitment to student in grant funding. In order closures. In California, reopening state’s charged school reopening it would do little to help districts See REOPENING on Page 15

Page 14 • January 15, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly NEWSFRONT COMMUNITY ‘The Secret History of San Ramon’ Former mayor teaming up with museum for virtual event BRIEFS BY RYAN J. DEGAN in learning about back to 1858 — and the location of museum’s website at museumsrv.org The Museum of the San Ramon the many curi- San Ramon’s famed boundary oak and go to the “Events” section or call Deadline extended Valley is offering residents the op- ous and little- that marks the city’s visible fault 837-3750. The city of Pleasanton recently portunity to take a look at “The known historical line. The Museum of the San Ramon extended the application period Secret History of San Ramon, during locals through- “The Secret History of San Ramon” Valley is located at 205 Railroad through next Tuesday (Jan. 19) for a special virtual program led by local out the city, with Clarkson will be held at 11:30 Ave., in downtown Danville, and is people interested in trying to be- historian Bill Clarkson, city’s former such as the city’s a.m. on next Thursday (Jan. 21). currently closed due to the ongoing come the next member of the city’s mayor. lone graveyard To attend this free online pre- coronavirus pandemic and subse- Planning Commission. Participants can join Clarkson — which dates Bill Clarkson sentation residents can visit the quent county restrictions. Q The four-year appointment will fill the position formerly held by new City Councilman Jack Balch. Supervisors that had been postponed After making “extensive, detailed on a reverse sliding scale.” Interviewing the Planning Com- SOLAR from its original Jan. 12 date. comments” to Intersect’s proposed Depending on when they signed mission applicants and making a Continued from Page 5 recommendation to the full council Both proponents and opponents lease agreement with the Stanleys, the paperwork, the Stanleys were of- will be one of the first major tasks project “or jeopardize it in any way.” of the project had requested the Phillips said her firm had no contact fered $5,000 up to $75,000, accord- as mayor for Karla Brown. “In fact, the parties have always delay, in part to give newly sworn of any kind with the company until ing to Phillips. If the couple signed Applications can be accessed on contemplated the exclusion of this District 1 Supervisor David Haubert sending the Jan. 7 letter. by Christmas, they would have re- the city website, by selecting the parcel,” Mitchell said. “The inclusion more time to familiarize himself with “Completely unbeknownst to us, ceived $75,000, $25,000 between Planning Commission information of the property, which was autho- plans after taking the oath of office Aramis/Intersect dealt directly with Dec. 26 and Jan. 4, and $5,000 for page via www.cityofpleasantonca. rized at the outset by the property on Jan. 4. the Stanleys, in the course of which signing from Jan. 5 to 12. gov. owner, gave optionality for both par- According to Phillips, the stan- dealings, Aramis/Intersect rejected “After consultation, our clients The commission term will run ties to possibly include it in the final dard application form submitted to and sought to persuade our clients elected to terminate all negotiations until January 2025. To learn more, contact the City Clerk’s Office at project footprint, and offered the the county was not prepared by to walk away from virtually all of our and approved our January 7, 2021, 925-931-5027. opportunity for the county to assess her clients, who did not have legal comments to the document,” Phillips letter so notifying Aramis/Intersect, the largest possible project under counsel at that time. Instead, Phillips said. et. al. and the Planning Commis- MTC survey CEQA.” said “it was presented to the Stan- Without her firm’s knowledge, sion,” Phillips said. Mitchell added, “We respect the leys completely filled out by Aramis/ Phillips said that “in or about early Chris O’Brien, chair of Save North Livermore Amador Valley Transit Stanley family’s decision to withdraw Intersect.” December 2020, representatives of Livermore Valley, one of three oppo- Agency riders can play a part in shaping Bay Area public transpor- this property from the project,” and Phillips also contended that In- Aramis/Intersect, met with our cli- nent groups who appealed the solar tation by taking a survey recently maintain the company “never repre- tersect “made representations and ents, in person, at our clients’ home, farm approval, called it “remarkable issued by the Metropolitan Trans- sented that it has a lease agreement in promises to our clients to induce for approximately five hours, going that Intersect would indicate it had portation Commission (MTC). place for the Stanley property.” them to sign,” and said the Stanleys’ over Aramis/Intersect’s proposed secured all the property to develop MTC and other Bay Area transit Phillips also told Alameda County signature was needed “to investi- lease option agreement.” its Aramis project when that clearly agencies “are investigating ways to Counsel Donna Ziegler and deputy gate the feasibility of a solar project Phillips continued, “Perhaps was not the case.” make the region’s transit network counsel Heather Littlejohn on Jan. on the property” and negotiate the most horrifying, on or about Dec. The group’s attorney Robert Selna better coordinated, more affordable 11 that “our clients neither made a terms of solar lease option, but 16, 2020, Aramis/Intersect sent our said, “The loss of the Stanley prop- and more attractive through the conditional use permit application “there would be no binding agree- clients, directly, without advising erty also means the Aramis project Fare Coordination and Integration nor provided valid consent to the ment between Aramis/Intersect and us, an execution-ready set of docu- is no longer economically viable,” Study,” officials said. The survey was released last application.” them, unless and until such time ments to sign. This document re- arguing that Mitchell “has stated month to “invite you to share The notice comes just several as the parties completed negotia- jected virtually all of the comments publicly on numerous occasions stories about your transit jour- weeks before a scheduled appeal tions and signed a final solar lease that we as counsel for the Stanleys that the Aramis project needs all of ney to help us better understand hearing for the Aramis project be- option agreement, which has never had provided in July 2020, and set its planned acreage for the project to the diverse experiences of tran- fore the Alameda County Board of occurred.” forth a cash bonus for the Stanleys work.” Q sit in the Bay Area.” To take the survey, visit https://tinyurl.com/ MTCFareSurvey. REOPENING for schools, but added that “we stringent than what state public instruction is premature,” Jeff Frei- Continued from Page 14 have work to do on both the school health officials allow for in-person tas, president of the California Fed- New board chair reopening and summer school learning. Los Angeles also resumes eration of Teachers, said Friday. Pleasanton animal support equity based funding of schools.” plans.” the year remotely indefinitely as Other highlights from Newsom’s nonprofit Valley Humane Soci- Beutner, leader of the state’s larg- “While some schools will un- cases there have surged. education budget include: ety has announced that Sandra est school district, and six other doubtedly take advantage of the A key distinction between New- • $315 million to support teach- “Sandy” Gardiner has been named superintendents from large, urban incentives to reopen schools this som’s reopening plan and legisla- er professional development, such the new chair of the organization’s districts raised concerns about spring, others are not in a position tion Democratic lawmakers intro- as social-emotional learning and Board of Directors, succeeding Newsom’s reopening plan ahead to do so given community health duced last month is that the gov- implicit bias training. Gina Piper. A longtime Pleasanton resident of its release. The superintendents concerns, local standards, funding, ernor’s effort does not establish a • $300 million in special educa- and lifelong animal lover, Gardiner pushed back against the proposed resource staffing, and capacity limi- requirement for when schools have tion funding, with an emphasis on has served as executive committee $2 billion coming out of the state tations,” Kitchens said. to reopen. services for infants, toddlers and officer on the Valley Humane board fund earmarked for K-12 schools Newsom’s budget does not Assembly Bill 10, which legisla- preschoolers, adding to the $100 since January 2019. She works as and community colleges. In a Jan. propose extending the school tors plan to advance this month, million for special-needs students executive vice president and chief 6 letter, they said the proposal funding protections that held at- would require that schools offer passed last year. financial officer of Pulse Biosci- shuts many of their schools and tendance-based funding flat this in-person instruction starting in • $400 million in one-time funds ences Inc., a bioelectric medicine students out of grant funding be- school year. The proposal assumes March once their county moves toward preventative and early in- company located in Hayward. Her cause they reside in communities in-person learning as the “default out of the state’s purple tier. The tervention behavioral health ser- career experience includes work in with some of the state’s highest case mode of instruction” during the bill is in response to the fact that vices for students. the fields of medical devices, bio- technology, diagnostics and spe- rates. 2021-22 school year for funding many school districts, primarily • $15 million to continue devel- cialty pharmaceuticals. The nonpartisan Legislative Ana- purposes. those in Bay Area counties, stayed oping the state’s cradle-to-career lyst’s Office also raised concerns As California schools begin the closed after they had clearance longitudinal data system, an effort Scholarship app about the reopening plan, writing new semester, most will remain from public-health authorities to Newsom championed since his first that the “proposal sets unfeasible learning remotely, many indefi- reopen. year in office. The Tri-Valley Retired Educa- time lines” in an analysis of the nitely. Some of the state’s districts, Teachers unions have pushed • A requirement that high school tors’ Scholarship Fund is offer- ing up to five $2,500 scholarships governor’s budget. such as San Francisco, have yet to back against Newsom’s plan and seniors complete the Free Appli- for students planning a career in Suzanne Kitchens, president of come to agreement with their local AB 10, saying schools should not cation for Federal Student Aid, education. the California School Boards Asso- teachers union on how to reopen reopen without extensive health known as FAFSA. Q The application period is now ciation, praised Newsom’s budget schools. Others, such as Oakland, and safety measures and until after Editor’s note: CalMatters.org is a underway and continues until plan for easing the financial strain have said they planned to reopen the state’s current surge. nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture March 19. For more information or on schools by paying down most campuses once their counties reach “We are in the middle of a dev- explaining California’s policies and to access application documents, of the deferrals, as well proposing the orange tier at the request of astating COVID-19 surge, and any politics. Read more state news from visit https://div85.calrta.org. Q a 3.84% cost-of-living adjustment their unions — a requirement more discussion of returning to in-person CalMatters online.

Pleasanton Weekly • January 15, 2021 • Page 15 What’s happening around the Valley in music, theater, Tri Valley Life art, movies and more will hopefully be a bright spot “He’s not able to work and right in our own day, too. From death now doesn’t have concentration comes life. Always interesting or stamina,” she said, so at this how that works out.” difficult time the plant means a The tag also encourages the re- lot to them. “It will have a special cipient to pay it forward, stating, spot in my garden.” Planting Love Project “As a community we are a source Nadia Salomon, who met of collective strength. Together, Gray in a writing critique group, delivers pleasant surprises let’s see how far love can grow.” thought the Plant Love Project The Planting Love Project re- was “a brilliant idea” and was ceived seed money from the Make happy to help with deliveries. Founder hopes idea to spread joy anonymously will take root A Difference Foundation and “I had to literally find five purchased 50 bright pink cycla- people to deliver the plants to,” men plants from Western Garden Salomon said. “I close two I knew Nursery. The Gray family repot- were going through stuff with ted them and added the tags, the pandemic and I thought they and the first delivery day — the could use a lift.” launch of the project — was Dec. “The other three were just to- 29. tally random homes,” she added. “We recruited 10 families who “I chose homes that made me feel picked them up and are helping comfortable — I looked for plants us plant love,” Gray said. “This and kids’ bikes. I let my gut guide way our kindness network reach- me.” es as many people as possible.” “It’s such a cool thing,” she Her mother-in-law, Jan Gray, said, noting that the project in- delivered a plant to friends Heidi spired her to mail seed packets to and Mike Haas in Livermore be- another friend in Sacramento. cause they are coping with dire Gray encourages anyone to join health challenges. the Planting Love Project by buy- “I knew someone had come to ing plants and distributing them my porch so I went outside and on their own. Tags to be printed there it was,” Heidi Haas recalled. are available at christinagray.com/ “I read the little tag about the planting-love-project, which also project, then went online to try to has a video of the launch. figure out who left it.” “Hopefully this idea will take COURTESY OF PLANTING LOVE PROJECT She said it was especially won- root (pun intended) not just lo- The Planting Love Project is spreading as evidenced by this plant waiting to surprise a resident of London. derful to receive right now. cally but nationally — and dare I “We are in the process of trying say internationally,” Gray said. BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI who the kind person was that unexpectedly of a brain aneu- to find a living liver donor for my Her sister, Lisa Shukov, is get- Fresh young plants are appear- took the time to make them feel rysm, and it was really hard for husband,” she said. ting the Planting Love Project ing on porches around town, special,” said organizer Christina our family to process,” she ex- His liver was already compro- started in London. bringing joy to people’s lives and Gray, photographer, author and plained. “We tried to figure out mised, she explained, then rapid Meanwhile Gray is confident making them feel connected. Realtor. “It changes the thought how we were going to handle our weight loss “finished it off.” Nei- the local endeavor is helping oth- The Planting Love Project was pattern even if briefly, away from grief and came up with the Plant- ther she nor other loved ones are ers feel loved. launched a couple of weeks ago the struggles in this pandemic, to ing Love Project. a match, so his brother Greg put “The plant sitting on their by some Pleasanton residents to who could have done this.” “2020 has been a hard year up a website to help the search: counter will be a reminder of that let others know they are not Gray said she and her family for many people so a project like www.aliverformike.com. thoughtfulness, helping reduce alone. Each plant has an explana- — husband Lonnie and teenag- this seemed like a good idea,” she She explained that all expenses that feeling of isolation we all tory note, but it is not signed. ers Ethan and Lauren — came up continued. will be paid by Mike’s insurance, feel,” Gray said. “My Uncle Ro- “The guessing game begins and with the idea. “The excitement we get from but still she knows it is “not an mano would be so happy.” Q the receiver is left wondering “My uncle, Romano, died brightening someone else’s day easy ask.”

COURTESY OF PLANTING LOVE PROJECT COURTESY OF PLANTING LOVE PROJECT The first 50 cyclamen plants are ready to be delivered anonymously to let Yay! Christina Gray has the first batch of plants ready to be labeled and delivered in late December. people know they are not alone. Page 16 • January 15, 2021 • Pleasanton Weekly TRI VALLEY LIFE Livermore Arts presenting NASA retiree shares National Geographic events life lessons Virtual live presentations to combine storytelling, stunning imagery Be aware of how you ‘show up’ BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Livermore Valley Performing in the world, he advises Arts Center is presenting a series BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI of National Geographic Live virtual Donald G. James, a longtime speaker events exploring subjects Pleasanton resident who retired from life on other planets to new from NASA after more than three information on dinosaurs to the im- decades, says manners are more pact of women’s migration around than being polite — they are “a the globe. way to walk in the world with Two local groups, Quest Science integrity, respect, mindfulness, and Center and the Rae Dorough Speak- compassion.” er Series, are joining Livermore Arts He elaborates on this in his new to offer the six live presentations. book, “Manners Will Take You “We see the fascinating ‘Nat Geo Where Brains and Money Won’t: Live’ series as the perfect oppor- ANAND VARMA Wisdom from Momma and 35 tunity to draw on the strengths of This green violet ear hummingbird was photographed by Anand Varma using Years at NASA,” sharing his accu- all three organizations and deliver his innovative techniques to capture images usually invisible to the naked eye. mulated life lessons, illustrated by events that are both entertaining personal anecdotes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO and educational for our commu- James retired from Ames Re- Donald G. James holds his new nity,” said Chris Carter, executive search Center in 2017 as the asso- book, “Manners Will Take You director for Livermore Arts. ciate administrator for education, Where Brains and Money Won’t: Wisdom from Momma and 35 The presentations combine sto- and soon afterward he spoke to a Years at NASA,” published by his rytelling and stunning imagery in group of students. Pink Suit Press, with a logo based the tradition of the legendary maga- “A young man raised his hand on his mother’s handwriting. zine, with first-hand accounts of sci- and asked, ‘If you could go back ence and adventure by world-class to when you were 25, what would mother (Muriel Yvonne Gas- explorers. Each 60-minute event you tell young Donald?’” James sett James), a school teacher who includes a moderated discussion recalled. “I said a few things, in- taught in the inner-city schools between two speakers with pre- cluding, ‘I would tell Donald that in Sacramento,” Donald James recorded content as well as question DAVID GRUBER you’re going to need to work on said. “A lot of her students were Fluorescent seahorse Hippocampus erectus is one of the bioluminescent and and answer periods. biofluorescent marine species seen by marine biologist David Gruber. your manner skills because that immigrants from Southeast Asia The following events with a spe- is going to take you where your and they would Americanize their cific focus on science and nature will Three other events with a wider they chase tornadoes, hang from brains aren’t.’ names. But my mother insisted on be co-presented by Quest Science focus and a connection to the arts massive natural arches, and swim “This book is a long version of calling them by their birth names Center: through photography and filmmak- with alligators. my answer to that young man’s and practicing until she got them • Jan. 20, “Life on Other Worlds” ing will be co-presented by the Rae • April 14, “Women and Migra- question.” right.” — Planetary scientist and astrobi- Dorough Speaker Series: tion” — Photographers Danielle Vil- The book will be valuable for “She said the greatest respect ologist Kevin Peter Hand and NASA • Feb. 10, “Scientific Exposure” lasana, Miora Rajaonary, and Saiyna recent high school and college you can give a person is to know engineer Kobie Boykins will give the — Molecular biologist-turned-pho- Bashir join photo editor Jennifer graduates as well as early career their name,” he added. “That is latest intriguing updates. tographer Prasenjeet Yadav com- Samuel in conversation on their professionals, James explained. the type of thing my brother and I • Feb. 24, “Reimagining Dino- bines his experience in research with project documenting the impact of “The goal is for them to consider learned.” saurs” — Groundbreaking new sci- his photography skills; and Anand migration on women around the the things I talk about as they pur- When she died, they found a ence is changing what we thought Varma has developed techniques to globe, who increasingly have trav- sue their other skills,” he said. box of sayings she’d saved as well we knew about how dinosaurs create stunning images of creatures eled to wealthier countries taking “Always be aware of how your as her “Eight Cardinal Rules of looked, moved and lived. Paleontol- whose details are otherwise invisible jobs in child- and elder-care and behavior is, how you are ‘show- Life,” starting with “ Make peace ogists Nizar Ibrahim and Sebastián to the naked eye. domestic work, as well as manufac- ing up,’” he advised. “Always be with your past, so it won’t screw Rozadilla will share stories about the • March 17, “Feats of Filmmak- turing and agriculture. ‘interviewing.’ People are watching up the present.” The list is includ- evolving science of dinosaurs. ing” — Bryan Smith brings stories All six “Nat Geo Live” online you and seeing how you treat other ed in the book. • March 31, “Mysterious Seas” of adventure to the screen from the events take place at 7 p.m. Wednes- people.” “Manners,” being released Feb. — Get a glimpse into the ocean’s South Pacific’s deepest canyons to days. Tickets are $20, available His brother Dennis, a pilot with 2, will be available at Towne Cen- greatest depths and its fascinating the frozen waters of Niagara Falls, through the Bankhead Theater box American Airlines, collaborated on ter Books as well as at Amazon. creatures with leading marine biolo- and Keith Ladzinski documents the office at LivermoreArts.org or by the book. The paperback sells for $15.95; gists David Gruber and Diva Amon. world’s most elite adventurers as calling 373-6800. Q “We learned a lot from my the Kindle edition is $7.99. Q Connect with volunteer opportunities Make a Difference for Pleasanton Festival online this year BY DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI helping others, so the website will speak as follows: Initiative teenagers to volunteer.” The annual Make A Difference offer a variety of ways to provide 11 a.m. — Welcome 11:27 a.m. — AGAPE Villages “COVID-19 has limited some in- for Pleasanton Festival, like so many community service, starting this Sat- 11:03 a.m. — Sandra J. Wing Heal- 11:30 a.m. — American Association person volunteer activities, but there other events during the pandemic, urday (Jan. 16). ing Therapies Foundation of University Women still are ways in which you can help, will be online this year. Instead of Click on “Festival” to see partici- 11:06 a.m. — Pleasanton Cultural 11:33 a.m. — Stanford-ValleyCare including many new projects from gathering in person to explore doz- pating nonprofit groups, or click on Arts Council Hospital Volunteer Services Make A Difference for Pleasanton,” ens of booths hosted by nonprofit the name or logo of an organization 11:09 a.m. — Pleasanton Partner- 11:36 a.m. — Girls’ Soccer he added. organizations, those seeking ways to find its mission statement and ships in Education 11:39 a.m. — The Planting Love Those wishing to drop off re- to “Get Connected and Stay Con- need for volunteers or donations. 11:12 a.m. — United Methodist Project. quested items for donations, such as nected” through community service The site will remain active until Sept. 1. Church More may be added by the day of used baby clothing for Loved Twice, are encouraged to visit www.mad4p. In addition, a Zoom invitation on 11:15 a.m. — Sunflower Hill the event. can do so in front of the ACCUSPLIT org. the site will enable visitors to tune 11:18 a.m. — Assistance League of “We invite you to find out about office, 1262 Quarry Lane, Suite B The festival traditionally falls on in at 11 a.m. to hear live commen- Amador Valley organizations that make our com- (off Valley Avenue) in Pleasanton be- the weekend of the Martin Luther tary from festival chairman W. Ron 11:21 a.m. — Livermore/Amador munity a better place,” Sutton tween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. this Satur- King Jr. Day holiday, which has Sutton. Representatives from various Valley Garden Club said. “There are opportunities day, the launch date of the volunteer become the international focus of organizations are then scheduled to 11:24 a.m. — The Go Green for adults, for families and for festival. Q

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a Ford Fiesta, causing major damage “This collision is still under pre- Boyle’s death on Dec. 21 marked The DA’s office, in a report re- POLICE BULLETIN and starting a fire that engulfed the liminary investigation so we are un- the beginning of a difficult stretch leased Monday on the decision not Volkswagen, killing Jamerson and able to release further details as to for the Livermore community, the to charge Pirone, said “while Pirone’s Two die in fiery crash LeGrande, who were trapped inside, the driver’s identity, their statement, first of three fatal crashes that killed overly aggressive conduct contrib- on I-680 near Alcosta according to the CHP. who is at fault, or whether criminal five people in less than 34 hours on uted to the chaotic nature of what A third person in the Jetta suffered charges will be sought at this point,” the week of Christmas. transpired on the BART platform,” Boulevard major injuries and the Ford driver Burruss told the Weekly this week. • Contra Costa County District he cannot be charged with aiding The Contra Costa County Coro- had moderate injuries. Both were Boyle, 63, was riding off the side- Attorney Diana Becton was appoint- and abetting in the killing since ner’s Office has identified the two taken to John Muir Medical Center walk on eastbound Stanley Boule- ed last week by Gov. Gavin New- “there was no evidence that Pirone young men killed in a fiery collision in Walnut Creek, CHP officials said. vard just after 8 a.m. Dec. 21 to cross som to a position on the California knew in advance that Mehserle was on Interstate 680 near the Dublin- The crash closed the freeway for straight at the intersection within the Victim Compensation Board, which going to shoot Mr. Grant.” San Ramon border early Sunday more than an hour, the CHP said. crosswalk, when at the same time a provides compensation for victims A group of elected officials and morning. Anyone who witnessed the colli- gravel truck with trailer was making of violent crime who are injured or civil rights activists lambasted Andree Jamerson III, of Gilroy, sion is asked to call the Dublin office a right turn from Stanley toward the threatened with injury. O’Malley on Tuesday for her deci- and Joseph Legrande, of San Jose of the CHP at 925-828-0466. Isabel Avenue/Highway 84 connec- Crime victims (and relatives of sion not to seek charges against — both 20 years old — were pro- In other news tor, police said at the time. crime victims) who have suffered Pirone. nounced dead at the scene. A witness told Boyle’s family that physical injury or threat of physi- BART Board directors Lateefah The crash unfolded on south- • Livermore police have located the avid cyclist attempted to avoid a cal injury can apply to the victim Simon and Bevan Dufty and Oak- bound I-680 just north of Alcosta the gravel truck driver who fatally serious collision by pushing off the compensation program for com- land City Councilman Loren Tay- Boulevard in San Ramon around struck a bicyclist on Stanley Bou- truck but she fell and was run over pensation for crime-related losses, lor called on the DA to file felony 3:30 a.m. Sunday when a Volk- levard late last month and left the by the tires. Boyle was treated at the including medical expenses, funer- murder charges against the former swagen Jetta heading south on the scene without stopping, according scene and transported to Eden Med- al expenses and relocation costs. officer. freeway went off the roadway to the to a department spokesperson. ical Center in Castro Valley, where Among the crimes covered are do- “I want to be clear that Nancy right, swerved back to the left and The driver, whose name has not she died that afternoon. mestic violence, child abuse, sexual O’Malley has failed, yet again, to do hit the center median, before com- been released publicly, is cooperat- The trucker drove away from the and physical assault, homicide, rob- her job,” Simon said at a Tuesday ing to rest sideways and blocking the ing with the investigation into the scene without stopping, and police bery, drunk driving and vehicular morning news conference. “And that left lane, according to the California collision that killed Livermore resi- previously said they were looking manslaughter. job was to ensure equal justice under Highway Patrol. dent Christine Boyle on Dec. 21, into whether the trucker was aware Becton, 69, is now one of three the law.” The Volkswagen was then hit by according to Officer Taylor Burruss. they had hit somebody. members of the California Victim A 2009 report by former Oakland Compensation Board. The others are City Attorney Jayne Williams and POLICE REPORT board Chairwoman Yolanda Rich- then-attorney Kimberly Colwell of ardson, secretary of the Government the law firm Meyers Nave that was The Pleasanton Police Department made the Q 4:04 p.m., 5700 block of West Las Q 9:49 p.m., 4800 block of Bernal Avenue; following information available. Positas Boulevard; theft from auto theft from auto Operations Agency; and State Con- released publicly a decade later ar- Q 4:57 p.m. on the 1600 block of Embezzlement troller Betty Yee. gued “Officer Pirone’s overly aggres- Jan. 10 Ramblewood Way Becton served as a Contra Costa sive and unreasonable actions and Theft Q 1:11 p.m. on the 000 block of California Q 5:31 p.m. on the 1600 block of Avenue County Superior Court judge from conduct in violation of policy and Q 9:53 a.m. on the 4200 block of Vervais Ramblewood Way Avenue Warrant arrest 1995 until 2017, and has been acceptable standards contributed Q 7:19 p.m. on the 1700 block of Santa Q 8:32 p.m., 5700 block of Gibraltar Rita Road Q 1:19 p.m. on the 5800 block of Owens Contra Costa district attorney since substantially to the escalation of the Drive Drive; theft from structure Graffiti offense 2017. She is a member of several hostile and volatile atmosphere dur- Warrant arrest Q 4:10 p.m. at Lin Gate Street and Sutter Weapons violation professional associations, including ing the course of the incident.” Q 1:24 p.m. on the 5100 block of Hopyard Gate Avenue Q 8:55 p.m. on the 1800 block of Valley Fair and Just Prosecution and the A spokesperson for O’Malley said Road Vandalism Avenue State Bar of California Council on her office did not have any addition- Q 8:06 p.m. on the 2000 block of Santa Q 8:36 p.m. on the 4500 block of Access and Fairness. al response to Tuesday’s news confer- Rita Road Rosewood Drive Jan. 4 Drug violation Vandalism • Alameda County District At- ence beyond its statement Monday. Q 6:31 p.m. on the 4500 block of Jan. 6 Q 7:06 a.m. on the 400 block of Boulder torney Nancy O’Malley announced Taylor said he and fellow council Rosewood Drive Sex offenses Court Monday that her office will not file members Carroll Fife, Treva Reid Jan. 9 Q 2:07 a.m. on Hopyard Road Burglary any charges against former BART and Nikki Fortunato Bas planned Theft Assault/battery Q 8:41 a.m. on the 400 block of Boulder Police Officer Anthony Pirone for to introduce a resolution at this Q 3:52 a.m., 5100 block of Hopyard Court Q 9:10 a.m. on the 2100 block of the killing of Oscar Grant III in 2009 week’s City Council meeting implor- Road; theft from auto Alexander Way Q 3:33 p.m. on the 4300 block of Foothill after reopening its investigation into ing O’Malley to charge Pirone for his Auto Theft Q 11:54 a.m. on the 6300 block of Road Stoneridge Mall Road the case in October. role in the shooting. Q 5:42 p.m. on the 7000 block of Robbery The shooting of Grant by former “We will never reimagine public Commerce Circle Q 12:28 p.m., 4500 block of Chabot Drive; theft from auto Q 1:37 p.m. on the 2200 block of Officer Johannes Mehserle at the safety if bad actors are never held Graffiti offense Stoneridge Mall Road Q 12:49 p.m. on the 4500 block of Lin Fruitvale BART station in Oakland to account for their crimes,” Taylor Q 11:00 p.m. at St. John Circle and Gate Street Theft Pleasanton Avenue in the early morning hours of New said. Q 4:04 p.m., 6000 block of Sterling Greens Q 3:26 p.m. on the 5900 block of Circle; auto theft Gibraltar Drive Year’s Day in 2009 eventually led The Rev. Wanda Johnson, Grant’s Jan. 8 to the conviction of Mehserle on an mother, argued that O’Malley’s job is Drug violation Q 5:36 p.m., 5900 block of Bryce Canyon Q 3:43 p.m. on the 1400 block of Court; theft from auto Stoneridge Mall Road involuntary manslaughter charge. not to be impartial toward issues like Q 8:10 a.m. on the 5200 block of Hopyard Road Q 7:17 p.m. on Johnson Drive Q 5:45 p.m., 5800 block of Laurel Creek Grant’s family had called for a police brutality that disproportion- Drive; theft from auto Q 12:05 p.m. on the 5100 block of Assault/battery murder charge against Pirone, who ately affect people of color. Hopyard Road Q 4:31 p.m. at Santa Rita Road and Q 6:52 p.m., 1400 block of Stoneridge was kneeling on Grant prior to the “You have an obligation and a Interstate 580 Mall Road; shoplifting Q 7:02 p.m. on the 7200 block of Johnson shooting by Mehserle, who said he duty to do what is right,” Johnson Drive Q 6:10 p.m. on the 2900 block of Hopyard Q 9:40 p.m. on the 4400 block of had meant to reach for his Taser stun said in reference to O’Malley. “And Q 8:32 p.m. on the 1700 block of Santa Road Hacienda Drive Rita Road Robbery gun instead of his firearm. because you are failing to do what Arson Q 5:16 p.m. on the 5400 block of Sunol Jan. 3 Pirone used a racial epithet mul- is right, Oscar’s blood is on your Q 3:49 p.m. on the 3200 block of West Boulevard Vandalism tiple times while pinning Grant on hands, Nancy O’Malley.” Q Lagoon Road Jan. 5 Q 5:23 a.m. on the 6600 block of Owens the ground, but has said he was only —Jeremy Walsh and Warrant arrest Drive Assault/battery repeating what Grant said to him. Bay City News Service Q 4:51 p.m. on the 3500 block of Q 12:51 p.m. on the 6600 block of Owens Churchill Court Q 8:42 a.m. on the 3800 block of Vineyard Drive Avenue Q 9:57 p.m. on the 1900 bock of Santa Theft Visit Rita Road Burglary Q 9:06 a.m. on the 000 block of Vintage Q 8:43 a.m. on the 5900 block of Jan. 7 Stoneridge Drive Circle Q 4:33 p.m., 3700 block of Oak Brook Lasting Memories Theft Q 11:04 p.m. on the 5900 block of Court; auto theft Q 8:41 a.m. on the 4200 block of Vervais Stoneridge Mall Road An online directory of obituaries and remembrances. Avenue Theft Q 5:34 p.m. on the 5100 block of Merano Court Search obituaries, submit a memorial, share a photo. Q 11:23 a.m., 6000 block of Inglewood Q 1:02 p.m. on the 3900 block of Valley Drive; auto theft Avenue Drug violation Go to: PleasantonWeekly.com/obituaries Q12:15 p.m., 5100 block of Hopyard Q4:17 p.m., 4300 block of Valley Avenue; Q3:41 p.m. on the 4500 block of Road; theft from auto theft of bicycle Rosewood Drive Pleasanton Weekly • January 15, 2021 • Page 19 Opinion Pleasanton EDITORIAL THE OPINION OF THE WEEKLY Weekly

PUBLISHER Final weekend to donate to the Holiday Fund Gina Channell, Ext. 1171 ven with many people facing and families who have a low income or soothing affections with people in need EDITORIAL strained financial circumstances who are uninsured. It serves more than of comfort, and supports and preserves Editor because of the pandemic, our 15,000 members of our community. existing pet guardian relationships. Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 1172 E Tri Valley Life Editor readers stepped up their giving to the CityServe of the Tri-Valley supports ValleyCare Charitable Foundation Pleasanton Weekly’s annual Holiday the community by caring for people in plans to use its contribution from the Dolores Fox Ciardelli Fund. crisis, coordinating resources between annual campaign to help fund state-of- Editor Emeritus As of Jan. 5, 316 donors had contrib- the faith-based community, nonprofits, the-art healthcare technology, facilities, Jeb Bing uted $74,957 — almost $7,000 more schools, businesses and government various clinical programs and services at Staff Reporters than last year’s final total — with two agencies and connecting volunteers in Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare. Julia Baum, Ext. 1176 more weeks still left to report. the community to nonprofits. The Weekly and its fiscal sponsor, Sili- Ryan J. Degan, Ext. 1179 The six local safety-net service provid- Hope Hospice provides ethical hospice con Valley Community Foundation, are Contributors ers that will equally split the Holiday care, transition services for those not eli- handling all costs of the campaign. That Cierra Bailey, Tim Hunt, Fund donations will, in turn, help local gible for hospice, bereavement support means that every dollar will go directly Dennis Miller, Mike Sedlak, families and individuals now and long for adults and children and end-of-life to the nonprofits with no administrative Nancy Lewis after the pandemic subsides. education to Tri-Valley families, regard- expenses. ART & PRODUCTION The 2020-21 campaign beneficiaries less of insurance or income status. The Holiday Fund is winding down, Design and Production Manager are: Axis Community Health, CityServe Open Heart Kitchen is the largest hot but there is still time to make a dona- Kristin Brown of the Tri-Valley, Hope Hospice, Open meal program of its kind in the Tri-Val- tion. This is the final weekend, though, Designers Heart Kitchen, Valley Humane Society ley, feeding the hungry every weekday at so please don’t hesitate. Linda Atilano, Amy Levine, and ValleyCare Charitable Foundation. multiple locations. You can access the donation website Axis Community Health is the Tri- Valley Humane Society rescues and re- at SiliconValleyCF.org/PleasantonWeek- Paul Llewellyn, Doug Young Valley’s sole provider of medical and habilitates companion animals, champi- lyHolidayFund. There is also a coupon ADVERTISING mental health services for individuals ons responsible caretaking, shares pets’ on Page 13 of this week’s paper. Q Account Executive Karen Klein, Ext. 1177 Real Estate Sales the disastrous 2020. It is time to prioritize the democracy reforms. established and a “10-mile safety Carol Cano, Ext. 1173 LETTERS retire the Tim Talk column and When we asked, he affirmed that zone,” these parks will experience BUSINESS replace Hunt with a writer that is he is absolutely willing to join the continuing intrusion by develop- Business Associate more positive, less biased and less Congressional Progressive Caucus ers. As these parks are grappling We want a voice that speaks Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 1178 for us divisive. as he ages out of Future Forum, the with increasing crowds, developers Your paper is looking for cus- caucus he founded in 2015. and adjoining counties seek to ex- Administrative Associate Dear Editor, tomers and our family supports He stated that the new Biden pand their bottom line at great risk Carolyn Chan, Ext. 1174 Like most Pleasanton readers, I local journalism through a monthly administration’s immediate top pri- to public and the environment. agree with a recent letter from Deb- contribution to the PW. If you want ority is addressing COVID-19 and Gateways near national parks bie Wallace about the “negative and to keep your readers, provide us especially vaccination, while the should see no further development. HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY very one-sided” writings of the out- with a voice that speaks for us, the congressman’s own policy priority Development without adequate fire Phone: (925) 600-0840 of-touch Tim Hunt of “Tim Talk.” majority of Pleasanton residents. is to end gun violence to keep kids protection will cost lives and de- Fax: (925) 600-9559 In his recent column, Hunt gives —George Reid safe in their schools. stroy the environment. Go to www. Editorial email: praise to Trump on the develop- Congressman Swalwell spoke to SaveSawmillMountain.com and [email protected] ment of the COVID-19 vaccine, de- Democracy reforms us as he returned to Washington, learn more, donate, get involved [email protected] spite Trump’s many failures to act D.C. to address impeachment of and pass the word. Display Sales email: responsibly to fight the pandemic On Jan. 10, Livermore Indivis- Trump after the deadly events at —Margene Rivara [email protected] (currently 379,000 deaths in the ible held a meeting with Congress- the Capitol on Jan. 6. The con- Classifieds Sales email: U.S. on Trump’s watch). man Eric Swalwell, in which he gressman spoke about the need Tim Hunt article Hunt moves on to local politics expressed his commitment for ad- to unite to hold accountable those [email protected] and casts doubt on the abilities ditional pandemic relief as well as responsible for this attack and on- After reading Tim Hunt’s article Circulation email: circulation@ of our newly elected slow-growth democracy reforms and his support going security concerns with the a few weeks ago, I was ready to PleasantonWeekly.com leaders. The conservative PW has for progressive legislation. inauguration. never read the Pleasanton Weekly consistently endorsed pro-growth The meeting was part of Indivis- —Marla Kirby again. I was disturbed that the and conservative-backed candi- ible’s “The People Lead” national Weekly would place an article of The Pleasanton Weekly is published every Friday by Embarcadero Media, dates, as in November 2020. The week of action. After four years Developments increase fire this nature inside the front page. 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 203, Pleasanton, CA voters want better representation of speaking out against President risk at Yosemite Several readers have responded 94566; (925) 600-0840. and real change. Trump’s policies, and ultimately much more articulately than I can Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS Our top choices were Mayor helping to defeat him in the No- It is said each person is six muster. I am thankful and encour- 020407. Karla Brown (winning with over vember election and building na- people away from someone they aged by the response of my fellow The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed upon request 18,000 votes), and Councilmember tionwide grassroots power to help need to reach. Are you that person? Pleasantonians. to homes and apartments in Pleasanton. Valerie Arkin (winning with over take back the House in 2018 and Large developments are threatening The article was full of half-truths Community support of the Pleasanton 15,400 votes). These voters are key Senate seats in 2020, Indi- many national parks. and illogical inferences. His as- Weekly is welcomed and encouraged through memberships at levels of $5, $8 or $10 per your readers and customers. visible groups are asking their Right now, it’s happening on the sumptions that young children month through automatic credit card charges. It is time these popular grass- members of Congress to enact Highway 120 corridor near Yo- would be forever damaged by the Print subscriptions for businesses or residents roots candidates were better repre- democracy reform including “For semite, unless two developments policies of our governor to reduce of other communities are $60 per year or $100 for two years. Go to www.PleasantonWeekly. sented by your paper. Both Brown the People Act” and “John Lewis can be stopped immediately. Years COVID spread. I have a high regard com to sign up and for more information. and Arkin will work with Council- Voting Rights Act, D.C.” statehood ago, John Muir enlisted Theodore for our children and their ability to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to member Testa, who is doing a fine and court reform, and to champion Roosevelt’s help to preserve pristine overcome adversity. These are dif- Pleasanton Weekly, 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 203, job representing the majority of bold progressive bills to address areas for future generations. There ficult times for everyone. We don’t Pleasanton, CA 94566. Pleasanton. serious issues our nation faces. are already commercial develop- benefit from hate-filled rhetoric or © 2021 by Embarcadero Media. January 2021 is an opportu- In his remarks, Congressman ments around most national parks. fear-mongering. All rights reserved. Reproduction without nity to push the reset button after Swalwell stated his commitment to Without a moratorium —Emelie Rogers permission is strictly prohibited.

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