Thursday, JUNE 25, 2020 VOLUME LVII, NUMBER 26 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL Racial Justice Dublin Council Says Subcommittee To Be Formed "No" to Controversial In Livermore By David Chircop Development Project The Livermore City By Ruth Roberts and I want to urge you to Council on Monday voted During a seven-hour vote no for the following to form a new subcom- marathon meeting and reasons,” said Robert Doig. mittee tasked with laying public comment period, “You voted ‘no’ two years the groundwork for a deep the Dublin City Council ago… and number two, review of city policies and Monday night shot down your planning commission practices. a proposed apartment and rejected it twice. We look The move follows a retail development on a to you for your continued pledge by Livermore’s elect- parcel of land in the eastern leadership.” ed leaders earlier this month portion of the city. The Dublin Chamber to examine the Livermore The At Dublin project of Commerce spoke out in Police Department’s use of was denied 4-1, with coun- favor of the project, as did force policies and to engage cilmember Jean Josey the other community members. the community in a hard lone vote in support of the “I'm a 31-year resident look at the city’s own role development. The meeting of Dublin, and I want to in the broader area of racial was a continuation from let the council know now injustice. the previous week when that I support the Dublin “We need to make sure People enjoyed a warm summer evening outdoors in downtown Pleasanton last technical difficulties on project as presented,” said we can keep people engaged weekend. With Main Street closed to cars Friday afternoon through Sunday evening, the video feed forced the Dublin resident Marilyn Hansen. “The Bay Area is in this as we move ahead so patrons dined, strolled and leisurely bicycled along the street. The city plans to close council to reschedule to a that we can hear the stories sorely lacking in housing. Main Street for the next seven weekends. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) special meeting Monday, and then we can have that di- June 22. I feel the project is aligned alogue with the community,” Nearly 50 speaker cards with city council and state said Mayor John Marchand. were submitted to the coun- mandates for more hous- Marchand appointed Randy Brown Runs for Pleasanton City Council cil, with approximately ing … I urge the council to Vice Mayor Bob Woerner half that many calling in to approve.” and Councilmember Trish the meeting to voice their Matt Regan, member In a contest against three Commerce Board for 2020. leaders and doing our part of the Bay Area Council Munro to serve on the panel. other candidates to date, He also held leadership to make Pleasanton the great opinions. The comments It is scheduled to report back were varied. on Housing, also support- Randy Brown will also run roles with the Rotary Club place we know and love has ed the project, saying he to the full council on July 13 for a seat on the Pleasanton of Pleasanton, ValleyCare allowed my commitment to “I’m a Dublin resident, (See LIVERMORE, page 6) City Council. Charitable Foundation and Pleasanton to only deepen.” (See DUBLIN, page 11) Brown, who served in the the Pleasanton Downtown Brown said he’s excited U.S. Coast Guard and then Association. to be an integral part of the Tri-Valley Cities Respond to Pleasanton OKs worked in construction and "It has been a privilege leadership that will help Mid-Year Budget design earlier in his life, has to deepen my roots in Pleas- Pleasanton recover and Police Reform Discussion City Expected to Balance been employed with PMZ anton by serving on several thrive in a post-Covid-19 Real Estate for the past 16 local Board of Directors and landscape. He noted the city Newsom to Support Legislation Banning Carotid Holds Funds Despite Pandemic years. becoming highly active in will be facing many difficult By Aly Brown #8CantWait website, both After confirming that Brown was elected to our service organizations,” and challenging decisions While two of the Tri- Livermore and Pleasan- it would indeed have the serve as chairman of the Brown said. “Working to- in the coming years. He ton’s departments appear power to readjust the police Pleasanton Chamber of gether with community Valley’s cities recently ap- (See BROWN, page 12) peared on a list placing to permit choke-holds — a department’s funding at a technique under particular later date, should it choose police departments under Dublin Superintendent Dave Marken Resigns the microscope, officials scrutiny after Chauvin killed to do so, the Pleasanton City Floyd by kneeling on his Council last week approved In a letter addressed to munity, the core of anyone working weighed in with insight on how change is already neck for nearly nine min- a mid-year budget. the community and dated As many of you know, in public education. utes — but Livermore Po- The city shows a strong June 23, Dublin Unified I have worked in Dublin A few years ago, I retired underway. As part of Campaign lice Department (LPD) Sgt. position with minimal cuts School District (DUSD) Su- Unified for 15 years. Over from a long career in edu- Steve Goard said the data to balance the budget despite perintendent Dave Marken the years, I have held many cation. I volunteered in my Zero’s #8CantWait cam- paign to bring immediate is outdated. He noted that the pandemic. announced his resignation. different positions in this community, spent time with the mechanism of a carotid On the heels of several He noted “ … what I district. I love the people family and worked part time change to police depart- ments following the killing restraint is different from a public comments request- brought to Dublin is no of this community and the in an amazing organization choke-hold, which wasn’t ing that the city consider longer desired.” staff who give tirelessly in that does phenomenal work of George Floyd by former Minneapolis officer Derek allowed per LPD policy. defunding its police depart- The following is his let- our schools and to our stu- with our disadvantaged Rather, his agency permitted ment, both Mayor Jerry ter in its entirety: dents. That love, that focus, high school students. Chauvin, agencies across the nation appeared on a list carotid restraints until June Thorne and Councilmem- DUSD Staff and Com- on our children has to be at 5, when that technique was ber Julie Testa wondered if (See MARKEN, page 2) of those the public should pressure for reform. Both also completely removed. the council would have the “We’ve never allowed power to readjust the budget California Horse Racing Board Approves Hotly Livermore and Pleasanton were present. strangle- or choke-holds, should they indeed decide to which stop someone from divest. City Manager Nelson The campaign outlines Contested Restrictions Regarding Riding Crops eight items in need of reform breathing,” Goard said. Fialho confirmed the council “The (carotid) restraint, al- could choose to adjust the By Heather Brewer the CHRB announced a prohibiting the use of a and those with which the cities are not in compliance. though it’s around the neck, budget at any point. Jacob The California Horse change of dates to upcom- crop more than six times in Those eight guidelines seek is a tool that doesn’t stop Bauer — a young man strug- Racing Board (CHRB) re- ing Alameda County races, the race. to ban choke-holds, require breathing. What it does is re- gling with mental health cently approved an amend- which will also be specta- According to a press de-escalation, require warn- stricts blood flow — it takes issues who was killed by ment to modify the restric- tor-free. release from the CHRB, ing before shooting, require 5 to 6 seconds, and then you Pleasanton police in 2018 tion of the use of riding During a teleconference this excludes simply show- an exhaustion of alternatives let go and handcuff the per- — was a name mentioned crops. on Thursday, June 11, the ing the crop to the horse before shooting, require a son … but it was reserved multiple times throughout Impacted on a local level board – comprised of Chair- or tapping the horse on the duty to intervene, ban shoot- for the most extreme cases, the evening in the call to by the change is the facility man Dr. Gregory Ferraro, shoulder. It prohibits using ing at moving vehicles, re- and upon review, they ended defund the agency. The po- at the Pleasanton-based Al- Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales the crop more than two quire use of force continuum up removing it completely.” lice department currently ameda County Fairgrounds, and commissioners Dennis times in succession without and require comprehensive The LPD’s decision receives $30 million of the the oldest 1-mile racing Alfieri, Damascus Castel- giving the horse time to reporting. fell on the same day Gov. city’s budget. track in the nation. In addi- lanos, Wendy Mitchell and respond. Additionally, the According to the Gavin Newsom announced Alex Solis – enacted a rule (See RACING, page 7) (See BUDGET, page 5) tion to the new restriction, (See REFORM, page 9) Teachers Speak Out Against Zone 7 Freezes Pleasanton Furlough Option Water Utility Rates to Help By Ron McNicoll However, teachers ar- In an effort to protect gued this option would The Economy result in a pay reduction certified staff from layoffs By Ron McNicoll this July, Pleasanton Uni- for all. Board Vice Presi- fied School District (PUSD) dent Jaime Yee noted the The Zone 7 Water Agen- will consider the option of suggestion was met with a cy Board of Directors unani- furlough days. flood of emails from those mously voted to rescind a There are 14 certified concerned the furlough days planned 6.7% water rate in- staff who face a potential would result in a 1.6% pay crease at its June 17 meeting. layoff caused by depressed reduction per staff. This The board declared a state revenue resulting from point of view was is also rate freeze would give busi- the COVID-19 pandemic. seen in the public comments nesses more time to develop District administrators at the virtual meeting. financial recovery strategies, at a June 18 special study At the meeting, Michelle while helping to keep costs session reported one option VerKuilen, Association of down for residents who have includes negotiating with Pleasanton Teachers presi- become unemployed during teachers, classified staff and dent stated that furlough the COVID-19 pandemic. administrators to agree to “days are not aligned with Zone 7 reviewed fiscal accept three furlough days the message of the state. years 2019/20 to 2021/22 during the coming school Furlough days do not put in regard to water rates, year. The furlough days students first.” with the intent to give the would occur for all employ- Sam Weaver, a 13-year Valley’s water retailers suf- ees when school offices and social studies teacher at In an effort to encourage participation in the U.S. Census, a "Census Caravan" ficient time to budget and classrooms were closed, Amador High School, said wound its way around northern Livermore on June 20. It started at St. Bartholomew’s order water from the agency. district’s spokesman Patrick he opposed furlough days Zone 7’s fiscal year ends on Episcopal Church on Enos Way. Also participating in the caravan was the Livermore June 30, but new rates begin Gannon reported. (See PLEASANTON, page 12) Heritage Guild’s 1944 Mack Fire truck. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) (See WATER, page 9)

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Have a water source on-site to extinguish small fires. • Do not use any fireworks in Livermore or Pleasanton. • Ensure mechanical equipment is in good working order and for small gas tools that they have a working spark arrestor. • Do not discard burning materials (cigarettes, etc.) outside. • Should you have a vehicle fire, if you are safely able to, pull off the road and out of traffic, but not into the grass. • Make sure that kids know the importance of practicing fire safety and don’t play with items that can start fires. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen) Love for the Outdoors Growing During Restrictions By Dawnmarie Fehr six weeks with each class more. She said her classes step away from these digital The Tri-Valley is home they teach. The first day is have been participating in moments and really connect to many parks and hiking spent in the classroom, work- the TVC program for the past to what’s important. If you trails allowing visitors to ing on activities centered on four years. She feels it is great don’t understand where the experience the area’s natural California’s watersheds and exposure to conservancy and bird lives, you don’t under- habitat. habitats. The second day is the area the students live in. stand why you shouldn’t During the past three hiking day – TVC brings a “I really love the pro- throw your trash there. If you months especially, these bus and takes the students on gram,” McAfee said. “I think haven’t seen it in the wild, trails have been a means for a 1.5-mile hike at Holdener the way they organized it is you won’t get it.” residents to take in fresh air, Park in Livermore. The third great. They talk a lot about For more information exercise and wildlife sight- and final day is back in the conservancy and the envi- on TVC, and the Discover: ings as they take a break from classroom, where students ronment . . . For many of my Youth in Nature Program, or sheltering in their homes. discuss the web of life and students, this is a first op- to donate, visit https://trival- Before COVID-19 closed learn how all species and portunity to get to go hiking leyconservancy.org/projects/ schools and businesses, the their habitats are connected. in their community, and it’s youth-education/ or call 925- Tri-Valley Conservancy Jess Moseley became one really neat when they come 449-8706. (TVC) was working its way of TVC’s youth educators in back a week or two later and through Livermore’s fourth- 2016. With a background in tell me they’ve taken their grade classrooms to teach geography and special educa- family for a hike as well.” students about local habitats tion, she felt ideally suited to In 2015 and 2016 com- and foster a love of hiking. helping kids understand the bined, the Youth in Nature TVC’s educational arm is importance of taking care of program taught 300 students. called Discovery: Youth in the natural world. Another 300 were included Nature. The program encour- “Taking the kids out on in 2017. In 2018, that num- ages an awareness in children the hike is the highlight of ber more than doubled to of local agricultural lands, the programming,” she said. 760 students. For the 2019- habitats and nature. “Some of them have never 2020 school year, TVC was “The program was de- been on a hike before, and on track to educate every signed in 2015 to encourage some of the them are nervous fourth-grade classroom in a connection for our youth and then end up loving it, Livermore, but that goal was with open spaces here, local especially if we see different cut short by COVID-19. agriculture, the importance of critters like rabbits or a fox, Before schools closed, 1,000 nature and healthy habitats, and it energizes them.” students from Livermore to APY* and to ensure that we are Moseley added the Hold- San Ramon had participated investing in the future land ener Park hike is relatively in the program, and Anderson stewards of this area,” said flat and not strenuous, mak- is eager to beat that number in Charlene Anderson, TVC ing it ideal for new hikers. the new school year. % associate director. “By pro- She reported many of the “This is a very unique, 1.00 viding this free educational students who participate will hands-on experience that experience to the fourth- bring their families back to is interactive with natural graders, we are teaching the park for a hike, spreading spaces,” Anderson said. “In responsible preservation for their newfound knowledge. today’s world, with the way future generations.” Trish McAfee teaches we are shifting with social Poppy Money Market TVC’s youth educators fourth grade at Junction Av- media, it is so critical for us spend three days spread over enue K-8 School in Liver- as a global community to Open a new account and earn more today! 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Reimagined Wine Auction to Benefit Livermore School Lunch Program By Deborah Finestone served more than 162,000 Cellars, Wente Vineyards Inspired by the Liver- meals since COVID-19 and Wood Family Vine- more Schools Lunch Pro- risks closed schools in yards. gram serving more than March. The district distrib- The one in-person 162,000 meals to children utes breakfast and lunch at option is a small group, since March, the Livermore four school sites and supper guided electric bike ride Valley Winegrowers Foun- at two of those sites. The with Pedego Livermore. dation said their fundrais- meals will continue to be Participants will ride to ing event will now benefit available throughout the sites around the valley and the school district’s meal summer. Page Mill Winery, Garre distribution program. “This is such a generous Café and Winery and Mc- “Given the shelter-in- offer from the foundation,” Grail Vineyards. The ride place and economic hard- said Dana Dodge, child has already sold out, and ship due to the pandemic, nutrition director for the organizers are considering the foundation decided district. “We’re so thank- similar activities. to focus on one benefi- ful they’ll be helping our Taste Our Terroir ac- ciary that would have an community by feeding tivities are presented by immediate impact,” said Livermore children 18 and American AgCredit. Christine Wente, president under.” The organization of the foundation’s board of Last year, the Liver- canceled the traditional directors. “This is continu- more Valley Winegrowers Thursday night food and WE ARE BACK ing our tradition of helping Foundation and the Wente wine-pairing competition underserved children in our Foundation for Arts Educa- altogether. OPENING TUESDAY, JUNE 23! community.” tion raised nearly $500,000 Earlier this year — The Livermore Valley at the annual wine auction. before the coronavirus Wine Auction will occur on The auction has raised more changed everything — the July 23-26. than $5 million over 25 foundation had named five “We moved up the auc- years. organizations as beneficia- tion from its usual Septem- The auction will run ries for its auction. ber timing so the school concurrently with some The foundation let 1 102 EAST STANLEY BOULEVARD, LIVERMORE CA district will get the funds virtual events in place those organizations know 925.455.4222 | LANCECAVALIERI.COM before the new school year of the Livermore Valley they chose to refocus on a begins,” said Brandi Add- Winegrowers Association’s more critical need by fund- ington, Livermore Valley traditional Taste Our Ter- ing food for children, Add- Winegrowers Foundation roir activities, which also ington said. All the groups auction manager and Liver- adapted this year in the accepted the option to be more Valley Winegrowers interests of public health. named the beneficiaries for Association membership Wineries across the the 2021 auction instead. director. region will participate For more information The auction will be pre- in virtual seminars and and to participate in the sented by First Tech Federal wine-pairing opportuni- auction, visit www.lvwf. Credit Union and Jeff and ties, including Dante Rob- org. Doris Hank. ere Vineyards, Las Positas For more information Livermore Valley Joint Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well, about the lunch program, Unified School District’s Page Mill Winery, Charles visit https://bit.ly/Indy_ June 19 - June 28 lunch program has now R Vineyards, Rosa Fierro LunchProgram. Participate Virtually Anytime

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EDITORIAL Dublin Leadership Makes the Right Choice The Dublin City Council made the right deci- In addition, the plan called for 566 residential The plan also resulted in a 217% increase of sion to listen to its constituents this week. After units, but they weren’t affordable housing. At the residential units and a 74% reduction of the com- two meetings, a generous handful of hours and very least, the proposal should have included an im- mercial space. It was a recipe to encumber the city dozens of public speakers, the At Dublin project mediate action plan for a portion of those proposed with more traffic and residents, while dwindling the was voted down 4-1. residential units to be affordable on the first wave opportunity for commercial growth. Overall, the The project would have seen development on of construction. project was too large for the area already burdened 79.9 acres of land bound by Tassajara Road, In- As pointed out by one opponent of the project, with the poor reputation of careless overdevelop- terstate 580, Brannigan Street and Gleason Drive. according to the Regional Housing Needs Assess- ment. For any municipality, adding rooftops can generate ment goals from 2016-2023, Dublin is provid- While some speakers spoke in favor of the generous revenue, but the main sentiment of those ing housing in these categories: 3.3% Very Low project, the overwhelming concern from longtime opposed seemed to echo the question: At what cost? Income, 8.7% Low Income, 7.3% in Moderate residents who’ve watched Dublin grow beyond its The answer would have been the quality of life Income and 551.5% Above Moderate Income. britches resulted in a positive response from leader- and education in Dublin. The fees developers kick Because of current concerns about the effects of ship. The council listened to the public. in for school districts would not offset the impact the pandemic and social inequality, it is now par- There is a lesson to be learned. Continue actively new students would bring to the already cramped ticularly important for Dublin to shoulder its share engaging in your local government. Your voice can Dublin campuses. of low-cost housing. make all the difference.

MAILBOX Opinions voiced in letters the pressures on hospital ing June 9, he brought up an with the intent to sow and of both parties competed open businesses? published in Mailbox are finances. Some hospital de- item about getting informa- nurture dissatisfaction with for voters by declaring their Not a single state worker those of the author and do partments are profitable and tion about state law and city and estrangement from soci- toughness on crime, but insti- or county employee, includ- not necessarily reflect the some departments lose mon- ordinances regarding gun ety to create revolutionaries. tuted a system of justice that ing the county supervisors, opinion of The Independent. Anonymous letters will not ey. Apparently, the skilled dealers, concealed weapon There is probably uni- was inherently unbalanced, has been laid off. They do be published. All letters are nursing facility department permits, open carry of weap- versal agreement in today’s unjust and unfair to the less not have any understanding required to have the name(s) at Valley Care was a money ons, and citizen’s locking up America that the African- fortunate. Coupled with the of the mom-and-pop stores of the person(s) submitting loser, but unfortunately man- guns. His boss could get him American community has systemic bias embedded in and restaurants, gyms/health them, city of residence and agement decided to use the all this information, but he is legitimate complaints about our financial institutions, the clubs, etc., that have gone phone number, for verifi- fear of coronavirus infection a grandstander! its place in American society, extent of barriers to equality out of business and millions cation purposes. Abusive in a skilled nursing facil- During a call-in for public and these complaints deserve and justice under the law of workers who have lost letters may be rejected or ity environment to justify input during the city council honest and thorough efforts seems beyond the Band-Aid their jobs. edited. Letters are subject to verification and may be the shutdown. Rather than meeting June 16, I told Ku- to address and resolve them. solutions to the deep wounds If we leave this up to Dr. edited for clarity at the dis- employ the corporate-speak magai that he is out of line To be effective and nontrau- in our society. I feel we need Pan, it will be months before cretion of the editor. We smokescreen of coronavirus to involve the city in state matic, it requires a rational to come to terms with the she takes any decisive ac- reserve the right to decide to obscure the true reason or national issues. All these conversation sans the wea- scope, history and degree of tions to open the economy. whether or not the letter for the shutdown, manage- items are covered by the state ponized mythology that has harm caused to adequately Right now, it all seems po- will be published. Headings ment should have been more and county, the Department been so effective in arousing address and create change. litical and they want to close for all letters may be edited transparent and honest with of Justice handles gun deal- the passions and depreda- What comes to mind is businesses to show a bleak at the discretion of the edi- tor to properly reflect their the 44 staff members who ers, and the county sheriff’s tions of a small but active the Truth and Reconciliation economy. California is a content. A headline will be were let go. department is in charge of minority of the population. Commission established fol- democracy and not a dicta- added to letters received Adding insult to injury, who gets concealed weapon The causes of our impasse lowing the abolition of apart- torship. We cannot allow a without one. Frequent letter a staff that had worked to permits. need honest and dispassion- heid in South Africa. The doctor without any reason writers may have publica- achieve a CDC 5-star rating Make no mistake, Kum- ate research and analysis to process should not be iden- to keep businesses closed. tion of their letters delayed. was given less than 24-hour agai wants all citizens to be uncover the truth, despite the tical, but the scope, breadth There will be no businesses Letters should be limited notice. A month’s notice unarmed and to rely on guys direction and conclusions and depth of the effort seems to open at this rate. to 400 words or less and would have given staff op- like him to protect all of us. that the process may yield. to be what is needed for The Tri-Cities have to act should be sent by email to letters@independentnews. portunities to find alternative How did that work out dur- It must be truth seeking, our nation to heal. I see a now. Contra Costa is open- com. To be considered, employment. ing the latest riots? Why is not driven by a politically need for everyone to come ing quicker. Vallejo decided letters must be received by I hope that Stanford the 16th District assembly- formulated tyranny. It must together and acknowledge to open all businesses many 6 pm on the Monday before Healthcare management will women Rebecca using a city yield “freedom and justice fully the harm done and how weeks ago. publication. Changes to them exhibit a bit more humanity council member who works for all” in a civil society. nearly every aspect of our so- The Tri-Cities should de- can be made until 4 pm in their business decisions for her to push her agenda? ciety played a part. We need clare themselves COVID-19 Tuesday. that affect the lives of both Is it because she does not When the Earth a forum that goes beyond sanctuary cities and take staff and patients. want the voters to know she Next Quakes the shouting in the streets, science, data, health and Testa Shows Leadership is anti-gun? Paul Stone, Dublin which has been necessary to safety in their own hands, On Police Oversight Swalwell Right on The Tri-Valley better Just prior to the California awaken us all to the tensions open businesses, and other George Reid, Pleasanton Policing Changes wake up before we are the gubernatorial election in that have long simmered, but activities, toe to toe with I was glad to see the ar- Van Rainey, Livermore next Australia and city coun- November 2018, I warned have been long ignored. I am California state openings, ticles in The Independent on I just finished watching cils pass laws outlawing guns readers of The Independent not sure how we might create rather than go along with Rep. Swalwell's (D-CA) ef- testimony before the House in your town. Kumagai and against electing Gavin New- a fair forum to hear the harms Alameda County inaction. forts on police reform at the Judiciary Committee on the other council members som, a failed former mayor and heal them. I am sure that This has to happen now and federal level and the article the George Floyd Justice in take an oath to support the and lieutenant governor, to we must move fiercely for- not later. about the march in Pleas- Policing Act of 2020, and I Constitution. But this looks our state's highest elected ward in that righteous effort anton for unity on social wanted to make mention of like he and his boss want to office. and face down the forces that White Privilege Exists justice. Congratulations to the perspective put forth by take guns away! My opposition to New- divide our nation into camps John Cameron, Dublin Julie Testa, Pleasanton City Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA). som was based upon simple of us versus the other. I’m dumbfounded why Council, for her effective In my opinion, the clarity and Stop Weaponizing observation of his tenure I submit this notion not there were no letters last efforts working with the or- focus of Swalwell’s state- History as mayor of San Francisco as a solution well defined, week in response to Owen ganizers of the march – 3,000 ment highlight the need to Owen Brovont, Livermore and lieutenant governor of but as a prayer to seek guid- Brovont’s letter on June peaceful demonstrators. Ms. address the systemic racism It is well past time for the California. ance and intent to hopefully 11, ripe with privilege and Testa also handed out face in our country, the perspec- American people to under- This man has utterly mis- serve the greater good of the ignorance. coverings to marchers to tives sustain it, and the per- stand what is really happen- handled the coronavirus country, if not the world. I To insist that drive and help reduce risks with CO- spectives that could be used ing in America today. crisis here. He has damaged am not clear on how to reach hard work are all that’s VID-19. to change the attitudes that The U.S. is being vic- many lives and livelihoods out, but would like to start needed to live the American It is worth noting that at are far too prevalent in our timized by a collection of by his stubbornness and the conversation. Dream misses the mark. Not the May city council meet- nation, our society and our agents provocateurs using incompetency. He is mak- only are there disparities of ing, prior to the tragic death various cultures. tools devised to disrupt and ing businesses liable if a COVID-19 Openings opportunity, but disparities of George Floyd, Testa asked It certainly is difficult to destabilize American society. customer catches COVID-19 Rajinder Ghatoaura, of justice. If you’re a person that a discussion of police conclusively legislate such They have no interest in even if that business follows Pleasanton of color, it’s harder to get policies be placed on the changes, but, in the least, we resolving the fundamental is- all state-mandated protocols. The Tri-Cities asked Al- a loan. If you grow up in a agenda. Only Councilmem- need our legislative and na- sues underlying the unrest. In Now he is forcing us all to ameda County to open up less affluent community, you ber Karla Brown supported tional leaders and representa- the present situation, one of wear face masks anytime we businesses faster, but to no most likely have an educa- having that important and tives to change the direction their tactics is to weaponize are outside our homes. He is avail. tional system that is drasti- timely discussion. of the conversation. history to inflame attitudes drunk with power. Using science and data, cally underfunded. How Every city council should Parading the various based on the experience of He has failed to strongly the Tri-Cities should have many innocent people are in take seriously the respon- tropes and dog-whistle mes- the Black race in America and vigorously condemn opened up many weeks ago, prison because they couldn’t sibility of police oversight saging that were voiced by to intensify unrest among the violence stemming from but were tied to the no-action afford good counsel and pled by a civilian committee, Republicans during the hear- minority populations, princi- protests. Alameda County Health guilty to a crime they didn’t not a limited internal city/ ing in defense of some status pally the African-American He certainly was less Officer Dr. Ericka Pan. Her commit because of the threat police overview. Because quo designed to assuage their community. than stellar in dealing with explanation that allowing of a longer sentence? we need leadership willing base is a measure we cannot The goal is to destabilize electricity outages during the cities to open at their own Furthermore, “bending to have the difficult discus- condone. For this and many society to the point that fires last year. pace would cause cross con- the knee” has nothing to do sions of police review, we other reasons I appreciate it will essentially dissolve I shudder to think what tamination does not cut it. with supporting the troops need to elect Karla Brown and support whole heart- into chaos, at which time will happen should the next Counties are opening up at or the National Anthem. as mayor and elect Valerie edly Swalwell's comments some strong leader will step great quake on the level of their own pace, even though America has not lived up to Arkin and Nancy Allen to and purpose voiced in the forward to offer a “new” so- Loma Prieta, Northridge, '06, we do not have hard borders the words, “justice for all” or the city council. hearing. lution. Historically, that has or, God forbid, even greater, between counties and people “all men (and women I might proven to lead to tyranny! occur under his watch. Why travel freely throughout the add) are created equal.” Skilled Nursing Councilman Kumagai This is a tried and true do we keep electing and Bay Area. My family has served and Facility Closing Wants to Disarm Dublin technique to achieve control then re-electing politicians Pan fumbled again by fought in three wars for this Richard Fischer, Pleasanton Mike Grant, Dublin of a country. Fresh exem- of this dismal caliber in our choosing which outdoor nation, and for the right for I read with considerable Dublin has a city council- plars are readily available: once golden state? Political activities to open without anyone to take a knee or say dismay Aly Brown’s com- man, Shawn Kumagai, who the creation of the Soviet masochism, I guess. any reason. Outdoor fit- whatever they want, even if prehensive and excellent wants to take your gun rights Union under Vladimir Lenin ness? Since when did Alam- it’s an ignorant letter to the article on the closure of the away and kill the Second and, later, under Joseph Sta- Time to Heal Past Harms, eda County become Venice editor. Stanford Health Care – Val- Amendment. This council lin; Mao Zedong’s People’s Create Change Beach where bodybuilders Violence at any protest is leyCare skilled nursing facil- member works for California Republic of China, still the Van Rainey, Livermore train outside? wrong, but if you have felt ity in Livermore. As a former 16th District Assemblywom- largest communist country I am not a historian and It is unlawful under Equal the inequality that exists, board member of the Valley en Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, in the world; Pol Pot in lack the scope and depth of Protection of the Law to for your whole life, and only Health Care System before and uses his position with the Cambodia; Germany’s Third many scholars examining allow outdoor dining and received empty promises, its acquisition by Stanford city to promote her agendas. Reich under Adolph Hitler; the changes confronting our fitness and not allow in- it’s no wonder some have Health Care, I am aware of At the city council meet- Benito Mussolini’s Fascist nation today, Still, I reflect door dining and gyms/health reached a boiling point. Also, Party in Italy; Fidel Castro’s on the Civil Rights move- clubs. Yes, you can go to right-wing haters have al- Republic of Cuba; and don’t ment of the ‘50s and ‘60s the Farmers Market with no ready been caught causing forget today’s North Korea. and the subsequent periods social distancing, Costco, violence and property dam- The critical reality is that following those dramatic Walmart, grocery stores, li- age at recent protests, trying almost 100 million people periods. I also remember the quor stores, etc., but you can- to discredit the protesters’ INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. died in the process of es- law and order campaigns and not get a haircut in a clean, message. PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala sanitized environment, nor EDITOR: Aly Brown tablishing and maintaining Southern strategy that were If you are one who was ~ can you eat in a clean res- ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: David T. Lowell (In Memoriam) these dictatorships. 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Interfaith Blood Drive Set for July 11 The Interfaith Community Pleasanton Blood Drive will be held Saturday, July 11, at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, and Friday, July 17, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The American Red Cross will be on-site to accept blood donations at St. Elizabeth, 4005 Stoneridge, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, from noon to 6 p.m. To register for the blood drive, go to www.RedCross Blood.org and enter the sponsor code “interfaithpleasan- ton,” or call (800) RED-CROSS. Those donating blood should bring photo ID and wear a face mask. Social distancing guidelines will be in effect.

County Accepting Applications For Youth Leadership Academy Alameda County is now Applications will be ac- accepting applications for cepted through Aug. 7, al- its 2020 Youth Leadership though space is limited. To Academy, a free program apply, go towww.acgov.org/ Peaceful protestors gathered in front of the Livermore City Hall on Friday, June 19. Assisted by Livermore officers, for high school juniors and youthleadership/. they marched to Carnegie Park for a moment of silence in observance of Juneteenth and to show support for the seniors interested in learn- Black Lives Matter movement. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) ing about local government. Those enrolled in the Online Summer program will participate in five Saturday morning ses- Music Camp Group Preparing Tri-Valley for Next Two Decades sions, in September and Oc- tober, to learn about county By Tony Kukulich gion is going to look like in talent is key to developing of excellence based on some government programs, meet The Innovation Tri-Valley 2040 is interesting to say the the innovation and entre- historical things,” Schmidt with elected officials and Leadership Group (ITV), a least,” said Steve Lanza, ITV preneurship community, said. “They are enterprise county staff, and network Pleasanton-based company, board chair, as he kicked off Cardwell said. But, he ob- software, life sciences and with other students from Fun & educational is engaged in an effort to the workshop. “But this is served, the rising cost of liv- smart manufacturing ... The throughout the county. music classes identify the challenges and part of the process that we’ve ing may be a major disincen- talent pool that tends to be Sessions will be held at for students ages 5-18 been going through over the tive for people considering a here is reflective of the com- opportunities likely to be different county facilities For more information, please experienced over the next course of the last year with move to the area. panies that have been here, on Sept. 12, 19, and 26, and visit kimluty.com 20 years, while maximizing the goal of providing actual “The Tri-Valley is still grown and been successful. Oct. 10 and 24. those opportunities for the policy recommendations, doing phenomenally well, We have those resources in Tri-Valley. potential partnerships and especially relative to the rest our community in an intan- "The Innovation 2040 investments that can help of the country,” Cardwell gible way. What we can do Tri-Valley Vision Plan is us grow the Tri-Valley into said. “It will be interesting to a much better job of over helping the community to 2040. The plan is to focus look at Gen Z, which is slated the coming years is coalesce develop a shared vision for on bold new ideas that can to be the most diverse, best- those resources. We want the region in 2040 by ex- leverage the Tri-Valley’s educated generation ever by to be associated with those panding innovation and en- existing assets and capabili- the end of the next decade. three (sectors) in people’s trepreneurship activities, ties and create new building Will this generation, which thinking. That’s the kind and enhancing the strong blocks for our long-term will have 50% of its popula- of building opportunity we talent base already found growth ... In addition to tion be people of color, be have over the next 20 years.” here,” said Lynn Wallace housing and transportation, attracted to a place like the Focusing on technology Naylor, CEO at ITV. “The the plan has two other areas Tri-Valley, which has histori- and innovation is not done at 2040 plan is helping our of focus. One is education cally not been particularly the expense of the small busi- innovation ecosystem find and one is innovation.” representative of the broader ness community, the hos- essential opportunities for The first portion of the in- Bay Area community? Is that pitality community or any housing, transportation, and novation workshop focused something we need to be sector operating in the com- other infrastructure projects on broad, macroeconomic paying attention to? There munity, stressed Cardwell. needed to ensure long-term trends, while the final seg- are lots of things that can Investment in technology success for everyone." ment focused more narrowly drive what the next 20 years and innovation, he said, fuels As part of the initiative, on the role of innovation looks like. The good news is other sectors. ITV, in conjunction with in the region over the next that a bunch of it is actually “We view these things, Bay Area Council Economic couple of decades. Sharing in our hands.” not only as compatible, but Institute, recently hosted their insights during the Schmidt disavowed any as symbiotic,” Cardwell a web-based workshop to second part of the meeting notion of wanting to develop said. “Our goals around discuss innovation and the were Brandon Cardwell, the Tri-Valley as the ‘next technology and innovation role that forward-looking Daybreak Labs in Livermore Silicon Valley.’ Instead, he are certainly not ends unto companies will play in the director, and Les Schmidt, believes there is an opportu- themselves. They’re actually continued economic devel- Bishop Ranch Intelligence nity to create a community a means to an end of creating opment of the Tri-Valley. Innovation Accelerator based on the region’s unique the most livable and interest- “Projecting what the re- founder and director. blend of resources. ing and experience-driven Attracting and retaining “We have three centers community we can.” BUDGET (Continued from first page) “Jacob Bauer’s life mat- lion, along with reduction backup plan consisting of accept the mid-year budget, tered, but our collective to the hotel and business li- $2 million in estimated at- which passed unanimously. failure … resulted in the cense income of nearly $1.9 trition savings, $1.8 million summoning of armed law million. Development saw a in general fund contingency enforcement to intervene slight increase of $67,500. and $5 million in rainy during his time of need,” Recreation fees showed a re- day funds. An additional said Isaac Alias, a public duction of $149,000. Other backup plan, though Olson commenter. “We can’t ac- reimbursements and grants didn’t think they would cept this for the next Jacob increased by $1.8 million. need it, consisted of $19.3 Bauer. We need to start On the expenditure side, million — $6.3 million in questioning what services the $3 million reduction general fund reserves and Make a gift today. Double your impact! and staffing could be envi- to balance the budget was $13 million the city could sioned so that police won’t comprised of reductions to draw from the Section 115 be the hammer we reach personnel, travel and train- Trust Fund. for when there’s a person ing, repairs and maintenance Fialho further noted the HELP US HEAL in crisis.” and capital outlay, with a attrition savings to be con- Prior to the vote at the small increase to materials servative, given the soft Time to Make a Lifesaving Difference June 16 regular meeting, and supplies. hiring freeze the city imple- Tina Olson, City of Pleas- “We focused on reducing mented during the shelter- Right now, your donation to ValleyCare Charitable anton Director of Finance, expenditures that we didn’t in-place, which will result presented a 2020-21 mid- think the city was going to in more savings. Foundation has extra impact, thanks to a matching gift term budget update. The spend during the shelter- “Our conservative fiscal from the Stupski Foundation. update included the revised in-place, and you’ll see we policies really helped us revenue estimates, recom- have reductions in travel and weather the COVID crisis,” Please help keep your Hospital and community prepared mended adjustments to ex- training, which we’re just said Vice Mayor Kathy penditures and transfers, not going to do,” Olson said. Narum, adding that she for the future. and options to balance the Should staff find the rev- suspected most residents budget in the event revenues enue estimates to be incor- wouldn’t notice the budget are less than expected. She rect, Olson reported the city cuts. DOUBLE YOUR GIFT: givevalleycare.org/helpusheal outlined the goals to main- could turn to an $8 million Narum then moved to CALL: (925) 373-4560 tain both a balanced budget and prudent reserves, along with the funds for essential Ads VCF 6-19-2020x.indd 1 6/19/20 2:17 PM city services. “Looking at the budget overview, you can see where on the expenditure side, the general fund is the only one we’re proposing to net reduce expenditures by $3 million,” Olson said. “Enter- prise funds, internal service funds and special revenue funds are all proposed in- creases, giving us a net increase of about $900,000 from the original budget for Take Part in Sharing the ARTS! 20-21, bringing us to $191.6 million budget.” The recommended ad- justments include a net rev- enue reduction of $642,159, an increase to the transfers FOR DAILY out by $2.5 million and a net reduction of $3 million in expenditures, resulting in Whether performing or watching a show, seeing art or making it, we’re sharing the a balanced budget. 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LIVERMORE (Continued from first page) with a set of options moving visor Nate Miley. ary procedures, increased “They are people just impressed with their dedi- tiations set to begin next forward that the council can During the meeting, both spending on mental health like us. They are doing a cation, particularly with the year. accept or send back to the Woerner and Munro spoke and preventative services, job they were hired to do homeless population. “But Munro noted that all of committee for more work. to the likely need for the as well as low income hous- and we expect them to do it that doesn’t mean I can say the councilmembers are Marchand said the city to hire a consultant ing and education. Others well,” said Councilman Bob that is true for all of Liver- white, relatively well off committee should allow to help guide it through urged the council to safe- Coomber, a former Oakland more,” she said. and older, and their personal the council to move more a broad public outreach guard the current level of police officer. “And as we One of the more detailed experiences are not neces- quickly. campaign. police funding. have found out in the past, letters the council received sarily representative of the The mayor also appoint- Public comments sub- The bulk of letters in- when they don’t, they’re about the police department rest of the community. ed Woerner to serve as the mitted to the council as cluding one from a “rehabil- gone.” challenged the council to “We really do need to city’s representative on a part of the discussion varied itated Livermore criminal” Munro recalled her own go beyond a “high level make sure we are reaching new countywide racial jus- widely. Some called for spoke of general support for positive experiences with pledge” and to scrutinize out to all of Livermore to tice working group started citizen oversight of police the police department and the Livermore Police De- police employment con- understand their experi- by Alameda County Super- and changes in disciplin- its employees. partment, and said she was tracts ahead of labor nego- ences,” Munro said.

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The precise rac- license. is a minimum one-year sus- year, The Jockey’s Guild than reality.” ing dates for each meet - Adopting a rule strictly pension and $10,000 fine. has been involved in discus- After the vote was taken (within those allocations) limiting the use of extracor- - Permanently adopting sions, not only in California, and the restriction passed, will be determined by the poreal shock wave therapy the existing emergency reg- but throughout the U.S., The Jockey’s Guild released individual license applica- (ESWT) on racehorses. The ulation allowing the board for both thoroughbred and a press statement outlining tions. All meets will operate new rule prohibits any horse to suspend a race meet quarter horse jocks,” said its displeasure with the re- with protocols approved by from racing or participating license when necessary to Terry Meyocks, The Jock- sult and calling the CHRB’s their county health officials. in timed workouts in the protect horses and riders. eys' Guild president and decision a move to pacify Golden Gate will continue mornings within 30 days of CEO. “The guild and the “radical animal rights orga- to provide stabling during such treatment. 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Dublin Rotary Names Police and Fire Persons of the Year The Rotary Club of Dub- education assistant Rachel cause of her positive influ- other community activities, lin has selected Deputy Messenger as its Dublin Fire ence in the lives of Dub- including her involvement Christina Blaylock as its Services Person of the Year. lin school children as the in the St. Patrick’s Day Fes- Dublin Police Services Of- The Rotary Club said primary instructor for the tival and her role in ensuring ficer of the Year, and public Blaylock was selected be- DARE program and her role that fire crews are present at in the Dublin Unified School local events. District’s anti-drug Red Rib- Blaylock and Messenger bon Week. She has also been each received a plaque and an instructor for the Dublin certificates of commenda- Citizens Academy, which tion from the Dublin City teaches the public about law Council, Alameda County enforcement and encourages supervisors, and California citizen involvement in com- State Legislature. The Ro- munity policing. tary Club also gave $400 Messenger, with the in Blaylock’s name to the Alameda County Fire De- Calico Center, which works partment, was honored for with abused children, and her commitment in reading gave $400 in Messenger’s to Dublin students as part name to Hope Hospice, of the Read Across America which provides end-of life Christina Blaylock Rachel Messenger program. The Rotary Club care. said she has also supported

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WATER (Continued from first page) on Jan. 1, at the start of the The board also voted promised stakeholder meet- be sworn in early in July. game.” McDonald noted that serv- calendar year. to freeze the rates for un- ings with growers and other Beyond voting for a writ- “He has been a cham- ing the community for 16 A 25% vacancy level in treated water, which was interested parties to arrive at ten resolution listing all the pion of solar power for the years and putting his name staff employment enabled going to be the subject of a solution. board committees on which Del Valle Water Treatment on the ballot many times “is the rate freeze. General future stakeholder meet- On the other side of the Quigley served, directors plant,” he said. “I’m going truly admirable.” Manager Valerie Pryor ex- ings. A study had recom- issue, urban Valley residents paid their own tributes to to miss Dick on the trails.” Quigley acknowledged plained that the agency is mended a significant rate asked why they should sub- him. Director Angela Ramirez his leadership role in help- trying to fill those positions, increase for this agricultural sidize agriculture. With the President Sandy Figuers, Holmes reported Quigley to ing create, through grant “but it has been slow going.” water, but winegrowers ob- rate hike suspension, staff who started on the board in be the “go-to on the board applications and coordina- The vacancy rate has been jected because it would stated there will be more 2008, said it took Quigley for solar power, trails along tion, a network among the high for a year. Before the put more price pressure on time for the dialogue in a couple years to find his the Zone 7 arroyos and a Valley’s three cities and pandemic, Zone 7 assumed them. They already compete 2021. voice. strong voice for transpar- along Zone 7 land. it was due to the booming against growers in the north- Board Wishes Quigley “He turned into an am- ency, an issue she also has Board members are cur- Bay Area economy and ex- ern part of the state, where Happy Trails bassador for the board at all pushed since joining the rently looking into options tremely low unemployment it rains more, which keeps kinds of meetings – state, board eight years ago.” for naming a segment of the The June 17 meeting rate, said Pryor. those growers’ production local and national,” Figuers Recognizing Quigley’s trail that connects to Zone 7 marked the last for Direc- “Now, we assume there is prices down, reported the added. pioneering leadership in trail territory the “Dick Quigley tor Dick Quigley, who has some crisis uncertainty,” she Livermore winegrowers. Dennis Gambs, board creation, Ramirez Holmes Trail.” served 16 years. A new di- said. “Hopefully, hiring will The board last year grant- member, thanked Quigley wished him happy trails. rector, Laurene Green, will pick up this year.” ed only a slight increase and for “really ramping up the Director Michelle Smith REFORM (Continued from first page)

in a press conference that ings around community just described.” welcomed the concept of this for years, and it’s been personnel. Goard reported he will support new legis- policing and what that spe- Goard noted that train- additional specialists to very challenging to get it.” the publication of its most lation drafted by Assem- cifically means for Pleasan- ing for LPD officers in- help, for example, in mental Goard also touched on recent report was delayed blymember Mike Gipson ton. Constructive dialogue volves creating distance health crisis situations, but the concern that police de- due to COVID-19, but he (D-Carson), Assembly Bill is paramount, and we are and dialogue. They also Holmes added some points partments are conducting added that the LPD had (AB) 1196. The bill prohib- committed to engaging with have a negotiation team in to consider. He noted that their own internal investiga- more than 67,000 calls for its agencies in the state from our community.” charge of communication it’s difficult to find men- tions of officers. Many have service and only 49 uses using the carotid restraint Dublin did not appear on that works with the patrol tal health experts who are said that this process could of force last year. LPD’s technique. Newsom said the #8CantWait list, as it’s a shift. In regard to the ban on available to work alongside lead to law enforcement reports do not note if any he will sign the bill once it smaller city that contracts shooting at moving vehicles, the 24/7 hours of a police turning a blind eye to poor arrest-related deaths oc- gets to his desk. As of June police services through the he said he believed LPD department. Another point behavior on a regular basis, curred from use of force. 18, AB 1196 was amended Alameda County Sheriff’s was in compliance with was that a person in need of creating a systemic issue. In Pleasanton, the 2019 in the Senate. To review Office (ACSO). But Dub- the meaning. However, it care is not always simply a “Ultimately, the city report indicated that out the bill, visit https://bit.ly/ lin Police Services Chief is not a strict mandate. He danger to themselves. council and mayor are the of the 65,565 calls for Indy_AB1196. Garrett Holmes indicated detailed a situation in which “A lot of times, we’re oversight for the agency, service, 38 involved use “We train techniques discussion to remove the a car might begin plowing getting people who are try- and our team reports di- of force — 28 of which on strangle holds that put carotid restraint from policy through a crowd or straight ing to harm other family rectly to them,” Goard said. were control holds, one people’s lives at risk,” New- is underway for the ACSO toward an officer, at which members or individuals, “But in regard to us inves- kinetic energy device, one som said during the press as well. point, the immediate danger and you definitely need a tigating ourselves, the only canine apprehension, five conference. “Now we can According to the should be stopped. police response for that,” things the department is Safewraps and two carotid argue that these are used as #8CantWait website, the “It’s highly discouraged Holmes said, adding even investigating are policy restraints. PPD’s reports exceptions, but at the end of Livermore Police Depart- because it’s rarely effec- the fire department mem- violations, and then the also do not indicate arrest- the day, a carotid hold that ment (LPD) meets three tive,” he said. “Policy says bers won’t enter particular district attorney steps in to related deaths. At least three is literally designed to stop of the eight reform poli- you make an effort to get out situations until the police determine if it was lawful. arrest-related deaths have people’s blood from flow- cies, because current policy of the way, but if it’s your have deemed it safe. “I think We don’t investigate our- occurred in the city since ing into their brain – that requires de-escalation, a only opportunity to save that we will probably find it selves for criminal activity 2015 – John Deming, 2015; has no place any longer in warning before shooting yourself and others, it’s still could be similar for some of ... But I’ll be honest with Shannon Estil, 2017; and 21st century practices and and an officer’s duty to permitted.” these crisis teams.” you, no good cop wants a Jacob Bauer, 2018. policing. I am immediately intervene should they wit- Officers are not allowed However, Holmes noted bad cop working with them; In conjunction with the directing POST, which is ness another officer using to shoot at fleeing vehicles the cycle of drug abuse and we don’t want those people city’s communications our police officers training, unreasonable force. But as or with the intent to disable mental health crises to re- in our profession. Are there team, Dublin police ser- to end the training of that reported by Goard, some of the vehicle. quire ongoing services; of- mistakes that people make? vices will soon roll out an practice.” the language gets blurry. For Holmes agreed that ficers oftentimes get caught Absolutely. But there’s no annual report, Holmes said. Pleasanton Police De- many of those reform items, maybe three or four of the in that cycle. He said he excuse for lying. There’s no Goard further noted that partment (PPD) Chief Da- he said they are already a #8CantWait guidelines would like to see more of a excuse for excessive force.” while his department has vid Swing last week noted component of the LPD’s came down to a matter of symbiotic partnership and On their respective a progressive approach to his department temporarily policy, but not strictly man- semantics, but noted he support for those individu- websites, the LPD and the adopting new training in suspended the use of the dated due to varying circum- believed most California als beyond calls for service. PPD post annual reports, response to situations that carotid hold, pending state stances. agencies, which tend to be “We could provide secu- showcasing use of force evolve across the country, legislation. “If you’re being shot at, progressive, are already in rity while (the crisis teams) alongside arrests and crime the topic of reform further “We are developing a the expectation that you line with campaign’s call- go to the scene, and our activity. enhances the opportunity comprehensive online re- would first start with talking outs for reform. officers could see the dif- According to the LPD’s to open communication source for our community and then use your taser and Alongside this discus- ferent tactics used by these 2018 report, staff handled between the public and of- to better understand our then your baton is unrealis- sion of policy reform is the professionals,” he added. 65,676 calls for service and ficers. policies and some of the tic,” he explained. “When matter of divesting police “I think it could be a great made 3,316 arrests. It had Holmes agreed, stating, important nuances of com- feasible, policy says you departments and investing in relationship, a great model 77 reported uses of force by “We appreciate the com- munity safety,” Swing said. shall exhaust all alterna- the community in the form we could have with those officers. The department re- munity’s support and look “Additionally, the city will tives, but it doesn’t mandate of various social services. individuals. Police depart- ceived and investigated 13 forward to ongoing conver- begin to host public meet- it because of the situation I Both Goard and Holmes ments have been asking for formal complaints against sations.” OBITUARIES Ethan Platt Franklin Jay “Frank” Holcomb Feb. 4, 1918 – May 22, 2020 May 1, 1928 – June 15, 2020

Ethan Allen Platt died of his masters degree in nuclear Franklin Jay Holcomb, born his wife. They were married controller of the Nova Laser kidney failure on May 22, engineering from UC Berkeley. May 1, 1928, to Edgar Jay and in June, 1958, and moved to Construction Project, using a 2020, at the age of 102. He He spent several years on a Geraldine Ford Holcomb in Teaneck, New Jersey. While system he installed. After the was born in Decatur, Illinois, Ramjet reactor before joining Massena, New York, passed Jeanne taught at Fairlawn High Nova project, he did finan- the youngest of four children. Z-Division where he worked away on June 15, 2020, at School in Fairlawn, New Jer- cial system planning for the At age 6, the family moved to for 10 years. He was engineer- the age of 92. A resident of sey, Frank studied for a degree National Ignition Facility, the Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. at-large in the Engineering Sci- Livermore since 1968, he was in industrial engineering at Co- largest construction project While completing three years ences Division and the Research a retiree of the Lawrence Liver- lumbia University in New York. ever undertaken at LLNL. at the University of Illinois, he Engineering Division. He re- more National Laboratory. In June, 1959 they moved While at LLNL, he was ac- worked for the Illinois State tired in 1984 after 32 years. Frank graduated from Mas- to Jupiter, Florida, where Frank tive in the Toastmaster’s Club, Geological Survey. Ethan en- Classical music formed an sena High School in 1946 and worked for Pratt & Whitney. In serving a term as president. He listed in the Army in March important part of his life from attended the U.S. Naval Acad- 1963, the family, now with a was the manager of a Little 1941. He was assigned to the a young age. He was charter emy in Annapolis, Maryland. young son and daughter, moved League Baseball team spon- Coast Artillery and spent 15 president of the Livermore His first Navy assignment was to Palo Alto, California, where sored by LLNL’s Recreation aboard the USS Estes, being Frank worked for Control Data Association and later served months in Peru training the In 1947, Ethan resumed Symphony where he played Peruvian Marines on proper clarinet and served as manager retrofitted at Hunters Point, San in software development. Para- on the LLNL Recreation As- his college academics at UC Francisco, before deployment dise was revisited! sociation’s Board. After his firing of their coastal guns Berkeley. In 1949 he married for 20 years. He also founded guarding their oil fields. He was the Livermore Woodwind Quin- to Japan and Korea. To him, While at Control Data, he retirement, he served on the Elisabeth Frazier and in 1951 the Bay Area was paradise. A attended Stanford University executive board of LLNL’s redirected to Officers' Candi- received his BS in Mechanical tet. date School where he received Ethan is survived by his year later, he was transferred as part of the Honors Coopera- UNCLE Credit Union. Since Engineering. He was a member and spent 18 months aboard the tive Program. In June, 1967, he 1968. he had been a loyal fan his commission. He earned of Tau Beta Pi and Phi Beta wife of 44 years, Marguerite; his wings as a paratrooper at sons, Spencer (Margot) and USS Hank, based on the East received an advanced degree of both the A’s and the Raiders. Kappa. Upon graduation he was Coast. His final Navy service in industrial engineering. A He is survived by his wife of Fort Benning, Georgia. Later, called back to active service for George (Annalisa); and daugh- he was deployed to the Philip- ter, Emily Rich (Rob). He is was as an instructor for the year later, the family moved to 62 years, Jeanne, of Livermore; the Korean War where he spent Navy Supply Corps School, Livermore where Frank begin a a son, Steven Holcomb, of pines for the planned invasion the winter and summer of 1952 also survived by stepsons, Larry of Japan. After the atomic bomb Robertson and Scott Robertson then operating out of Athens, 25-year career at the Lawrence San Diego; a daughter, Nancy as a combat infantryman. Georgia. Livermore National Lab. Thompson (Brad), of Walnut was dropped, Ethan was sent Ethan's career at Livermore (Terry); and stepdaughter, Su- to Japan on the first day of the san Thomas (David). Interment His first civilian job was At the LLNL, he worked in Creek, California; and grand- Lawrence National Laboratory for Gulf Oil at its division of- Administrative Data Process- children Trevor and Marissa occupation. He became Unit began in 1952, shortly after it was at the San Joaquin Valley Commander overseeing the National Cemetery. A gathering fice in Philadelphia. Shortly ing, the Budget Office, Plant Thompson of Walnut Creek. opened. For the next 10 years, after arriving in Philadelphia in Engineering, and Lasers, de- Internment was at Memory removal and disposition of he participated in all of the of family and friends will be at Japanese explosives stored in a later date. 1956, he met Jeanne Peggs, the signing and building financial Gardens in Livermore. nuclear tests in the Pacific and girl who would later become management systems. He was the caves there. in Nevada. In 1958, he received

Joyce Yvonne Mainzer Requa Doris Helen Sola Linker Feb. 26, 1941 – May 23, 2020 Dec. 25, 1929 – June 18, 2020

Joyce Yvonne Mainzer graduated from Oakland High unafraid to try new things. She attended dance and piano re- Doris Linker, of Lodi, California, Requa passed away on May School. She met her future hus- also enjoyed trivia, crossword citals, and actively supported joined her husband, Henry Linker, 23, 2020, with her daughter by band, Joe, at the University of puzzles, comics, puns, and her daughter’s many other on June 6, 2020. A former resident of her side, after a series of health California, Berkeley Masonic anything red or featuring a activities. She was resilient, Livermore, she will be missed by her challenges over the past year Club. After being married, hippo or a cat. She danced and persevering through two bouts children, Craig Linker, of Lodi, and that quickly and unexpectedly the couple spent two years in was a league bowler. She read of cancer, achieving remission Terry Cuellar, of Livermore. She will escalated. She is survived by Champaign, Illinois, where voraciously, especially English from both. She was a good also be missed by her grandchildren, her husband of almost 57 years, Joyce worked at the University mysteries and historical fic- friend. She always did her best Tania Panarello (Rick) and Frank Joseph Requa; her daughter, of Illinois library, before re- tion. She was an accomplished to express her love and support Cuellar (Jennifer), and her great Gail Requa; half-sister, Joan turning to settle in Livermore. needle pointer, leaving behind for her family, and her small grandchildren, Kaitlyn Cuellar, and Finch; cousin, Jeanette Stew- Joyce loved music and many beautiful treasures. She touches and words of constant Dominic and Vincent Panarello, all art; and treasured friends. played piano by ear. She appre- adored animals of every shape love will be sorely missed. of whom live in Livermore. Due to Joyce was a Bay Area ciated all things Egyptian. She and size, especially her cat In lieu of flowers, the fam- the situation with the coronavirus, native, born in Albany, Cali- was part of a ‘gourmet club’ companions. ily would appreciate donations there will be no viewing or memorial fornia. Growing up she lived long before being a “foodie” Joyce’s greatest joy was to support the World Wildlife service. Donations to Doris’ favorite in Berkeley, Walnut Creek, was fashionable. She loved being a wife and mother. She Foundation or a local animal charity, the SPCA, would be greatly and Oakland, California, and to cook and bake and was worked in the school library, rescue organization. appreciated in lieu of flowers. 10 The Independent • JUNE 25, 2020 www.independentnews.com

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COVID-19 pandemic. other front-line workers Gottschalk said he decide by July 20 whether across the country. was inspired to make face fall sports can proceed as The first of the face shields to protect healthcare scheduled. shields, made with clear workers and others from In a news release, the sheets of plastic and hard- the coronavirus by a fam- CIF added it is “prepared to plastic head bands, went ily friend in the medical offer alternative calendars to NorCal Ambulance, field. After searching the if it is determined…that which serves communities internet, Gottschalk a found Fall sports may not start as throughout northern Califor- a video explaining how to scheduled due to ongoing nia, including the Tri-Valley. create face shields using a public health and safety Face shields have also 3-D printer. He has since concerns.” been sent to Highland Hos- recruited friends and other The CIF said it “believes pital in Oakland, Kaiser Per- Scouts from Troop 941 to education-based athletics manente, St. Rose Hospital help. and all co-curricular ac- in Hayward, the Livermore Donations to help Gott- tivities are essential to the Optometry Group, Uni- schalk purchase supplies can Kai Gottschalk physical, mental, and social well-being of students and realizes the impact and Foundation Awards Scholarships to UC Merced Students challenges that COVID-19 has caused for our member The Livermore Lab computer science and engi- software developer. schools and education- Foundation has awarded neering, and Teagan Zuniga, “Our Foundation is es- based athletics.” scholarships to two seniors a political science major tablishing strong relation- But the agency said it WE MAY NOT BE POURING... at the University of Califor- from Modesto. ships with both UC Merced was continuing to monitor BUT THANKS TO YOU, nia, Merced. The scholarships include and Cal State East Bay,” guidelines and health orders WE ARE STILL OPEN. Receiving the one-year, the opportunity to partici- noted Crawford. “We will issued by the Governor’s THANK YOU AND STAY WELL $15,000 scholarships were pate in Lawrence Livermore continue to identify oppor- Office, the California De- THE TAYLOR FAMILY & RETZLAFF VINEYARDS Jose Garcia-Esparza, of National Laboratory’s Data tunities that ‘open the door’ partment of Education, and JOIN OUR WINE CLUB TODAY. Clovis, who is studying Science Summer Institute to the future for all who are county health departments. Drive Thru Open for Sales and Pick Up as well as an internship at interested in STEM in the “As we look to the up- Fine Wines made from own Organically Certified Grapes LLNL throughout the aca- greater Bay Area and Cen- coming 2020-2021 school demic year. 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Drive-In Concerts Foundation Auction Stress Relief Recovery Development Jose Garcia-Esparza They are great role models Park and watch three awe- Benefiting Livermore Schools This international award-win- Lunch Program, the auction will run International ning early childhood music pro- for our future generation of some, well-known tribute bands: A confidential peer-led self- concurrently with virtual events in gram supports parents with songs scientists and engineers.” Stung – Police Tribute; Heartless help group for stress relief will place of traditional Taste of Terroir. and musical activities to enjoy with UC Merced opened in – Heart Tribute; and Queen Na- take place Sundays, at 2 p.m. For more information visit www. their children through play-based 2005 as the newest member tion – Queen Tribute. For tickets, via conference call. Practicing a lvwf.org learning curriculum, designed of the University of Califor- visit www.alamedacountyfair.com/ method developed 80 years ago to help everyone learn to sing in nia system, events. by psychiatrist Abraham A. Low Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. tune and keep a beat. For more This is the second year to replace the “defeatist babble of Friday, Saturday, Sunday Valley Dance Theatre’s information, visit https://www. the Livermore Lab Founda- the brain” with secure thinking that through July 26, 2:45 p.m. Celebrates 40th Anniversary musictogether.com/. tion has awarded one-year Watch Live Horse Racing at Season helps us cope with the stressful scholarships to local univer- Trackside Terrace Outdoor Join Valley Dance Theatre in events in our everyday lives. Call Online Yoga with Lakshmi sity undergraduate students. Patio Dining celebrating 40 years. Saint-Saëns’ 515-604-9094 ID 192451547#. Sajith Alan Noun, a Modesto resi- Fantastic view of the track. 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July 6 – 10, July 20 – 24, white costumes to highlight the For beautiful ideas on how to create Aug. 3 – 7 Summer Art at precision and beauty of ballet a sustainable yard, visit https:// Pacific Chamber Orchestra the Bothwell technique. Live music will be pro- bit.ly/Indy_Native_Gardens. Or Offers Musical Podcast Bothwell will host art class vided by the Valley Dance Theatre visit https://www.bringingbackth- During this time of challenge, Education News for kids, ages 4 -17. Each week Orchestra. For more information, enatives.net/. PCO continues to bring you beau- has a different theme, and many visit https://www.valleydancethe- tiful music made insightful. Con- Costello Receives Dual Degrees from Susquehanna different media will be used: atre.com/ . EBRPD Brings “Parks to ductor Lawrence Kohl is pleased to Lena Costello, from Dublin, graduated Summa Cum watercolor, acrylic, collage, mixed People” announce the launch of a series of Laude with Departmental Honors from Susquehanna media, clay, chalk, charcoal and Sunday, Sept. 20, 4 p.m. East Bay Regional Park District podcast of musician interview and University in Pennsylvania, receiving dual bachelor’s pencil. Multiple fun projects will be Starbright Entertainment (EBRPD) is committed to the idea talks about the music. Subscribe to degrees in theater and music. Costello, a graduate of created. 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DUBLIN (Continued from first page) couldn’t recall a project that had been as homes, senior housing, retail development David Burrows agreed, urging the coun- salvageable. But I’m not sure that I know generous as far as impact fees and benefits and other infrastructure and landscape cil to reject the project. exactly what the road is to success here.” were concerned. improvements. The current general plan al- “We as residents will make every ef- In the end, the council agreed. “I would caution you to proceed with lows for 261 residential units and 902,563 fort to replace the council members who “(Shea has) the opportunity to work extreme caution, because we are seeing square feet of commercial development on ignore the overwhelming input from the with the community; they have the oppor- as close as Lafayette where they abjectly the parcels. Approval of the project would community that now is not the right time tunity to work with us … but they know the refuse (to build) and the decision is being have required amending the city’s general to rezone for more housing,” Burrows said. mountain they have to climb,” said Mayor taken out of their hands,” Regan said. “I plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. “It would be better to leave this important David Haubert. “If they decide not to come would urge you to approve this great proj- But a lack of traffic impact consider- property vacant for a time than to take this back, they don’t come back.” ect, or you face the potential of (another ations, among other items – including the bum deal.” The proposed project was the third project) being approved without input or future planned high school near the project Kevin Fryer, with Shea Homes, said that attempt by developers to claim the same community benefits.” – proved problematic for the council and traffic impact studies had been conducted property. In 2013, SummerHill Homes The At Dublin project, a 79.9-acre some of the community. taking into account afternoon traffic, but tried twice to build, but was unsuccess- proposal bordering Tassajara Road, Inter- “We’re outraged that this has been not morning traffic. It remained a sticking ful. In 2015, Trumark developers also state 580, Brannigan Street and Gleason called good for the community,” said Dub- point for members of the council in their presented to the council for a similar yet Drive, calls for 566 residential units and lin resident Shirley Lewdandowski. “You final decision. smaller project, to no avail. 240,000 square feet of commercial space. have the right to turn down this project … “We want to continue to try and find For additional information, visit https:// The project was planned to include apart- please listen to the residents and not the a way to move the project forward,” said dublin.ca.gov/. ments, detached small-lot single-family developers.” Fryer. “I don’t think that the project is un-

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Box 1613 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Erica Pan, outdoor museums hospitalizations and the steep gerty, who represents Dublin, Pleasanton, CA 94566 and fitness classes, restau- increase in the case rate we Livermore and much of the 866-862-7270 925-223-6947 HealingTherapiesFoundation.org rants with outdoor seating, were seeing in late May has unincorporated area of the cityservetrivalley.org and both indoor and outdoor slowed and the hospitaliza- Livermore-Amador Valley. Senior Support Program Culinary Angels of The Tri-Valley retail stores are allowed to tions have stabilized. We “It’s important to have 4435 First St., #142 reopen, but still must follow are also making significant parity across our small and 5353 Sunol Blvd. Livermore, CA 94550 Pleasanton, CA 94566 social distancing guidelines progress in expanding and large businesses, as well CulinaryAngels.org 925-931-5378 and limits on capacity. improving the efficiency of as across the region,” Hag- Drivers For Survivors SSPTV.org Churches will be allowed our contact tracing teams.” gerty said. “The health of 39270 Paseo Padre Pkwy #335 Shepherds Gate to resume indoor services, The county expects to Alameda County residents is Fremont, CA 94536 1660 Portola Ave. but must limit the number loosen restrictions in 2 to paramount and I’m confident 510-369-5770 Livermore, CA 94550 of congregants to no more 4-week increments, accord- that our restaurants, retailers driversforsurvivors.org 925-443-4283 than 100 or 25% of build- ing to its reopening plan. and faith communities will Exceptional Needs Network ShepherdsGate.org ing capacity, whichever is The last updated order, prioritize the safety of their P.O. Box 3149 SPECTRUM Community less. Nevertheless, the order issued on June 8, relaxed staff, customers, and com- Livermore, CA 94551 Services, Inc 925-215-2281 2621 Barrington Ct. “strongly” recommends that restrictions on extracurricu- munity.” ennetwork.org churches continue to hold lar youth activities, daycare Businesses allowed to Hayward, CA 94545 Fertile GroundWorks 510-881-0300 services online, especially centers and camps. However, operate under the health of- 4743 East Avenue SpectrumCS.org for high-risk worshipers, or it required all persons over ficer orders must complete Livermore, CA 94550 Sunflower Hill limit attendance to no more age 12 to wear face masks site-specific protection plan- 925-344-9090 [email protected] than 25 and hold services when out in public, within ning that includes physical Fertilegroundworks.org 925-800-1042 outdoors. 30-feet of anyone not in their distancing, disinfecting and Friends of Open Space and Vineyards SunFlowerhill.org P.O. Box 1191 Regardless of the relaxed “social bubble”, or at work. cleaning protocols, and em- The Taylor Family Foundation restrictions, the revised order The county defines a “so- ployee training to prevent Livermore, CA 94551 fov.org P.O. Box 2450 still urges individuals and cial bubble” as a “stable the spread of COVID-19. Livermore CA, 94551 businesses to focus primar- group of not more than 12 Restaurants are expected to Hope Hospice 925-455-5118 ily on pick-up and delivery individuals, who may attend work with the county’s De- 6377 Clark Ave. TTIF.org Dublin, CA 94568 options to limit lines and outdoor social or other events partment of Environmental 925-829-8770 Tri-Valley Conservancy crowds. together.” Social bubble may Health and their respective HopeHospice.com/donate 1457 First St. Livermore, CA 94550 “The indicators we moni- involve more than one fam- cities on their plans for out- Interfaith Sharing Inc. 925-449-8706 tor to determine if we should ily group, but no one may door dining. 678 Enos Way Trivalleyconservnacy.org Livermore, CA 94551 Tri-Valley Haven 925-366-5567 3663 Pacific Ave. Small Businesses Receive $5,000 in Grants saintbartslivermore.com Livermore, CA 94551 More than 150 small fund, to pay employees, than $3 million is annual Livermore Art Association 925-449-5842 businesses in Livermore, make rent payments, cover revenues. P.O. Box 216 TriValleyHaven.org Dublin, Fremont and east- operating expenses, or for The focus was on restau- Livermore, CA 94551 Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance 925-449-9927 ern Alameda County have working capital. As grants, rants and small retail outlets, Livermoreartassociation.org P. O. Box 2467 received $5,000 each from the funds do not need to be while professional services Livermore, CA 94550 the Alameda County Dis- repaid. and home-based businesses Livermore Filipino-American TVNPA.org Organization, Inc. Tri-Valley Animal Rescue trict 1 Small Business Grant Alameda County Super- were not eligible. P.O. Box 172 program to provide some visor Scott Haggerty an- Haggerty’s office said Livermore, CA 94551 P.O. Box 11143 relief from the loss of rev- nounced the grant program 90% of the grant program’s Pleasanton, CA 94588 Livermorefilam.org TVAR.org enue sue to the COVID-19 in late May. To be eligible, $875,000 had been dis- Livermore Homeless Refuge pandemic. businesses needed to be tributed as of this week. ValleyCare Charitable 4743 East Ave. Foundation/Stanford Health Business owners may independently or locally The program will continue Livermore, CA 94550 Care-ValleyCare use the grants, which come owned, with a physical loca- through June, or until all the 925-895-4167 HomelessRefugeLivermore.com 1111 E. Stanley Blvd. from the county’s general tion in District 1, and less funds have been allocated. Livermore, CA 94550 Livermore Lab Foundation 925-373-4560 c/o UC Office of National Labs GiveValleyCare.org 1111 Broadway, Suite 2130 PLEASANTON Valley Children’s Museum (Continued from first page) Oakland, CA 94607 925-453-9382 P.O. Box 2102 on behalf of his students and were established in October, ing district property, such as a Livermorelabfoundation.org Dublin, CA 94568 his two children, who are in a second furlough set for De- Neal School site or the upper Livermore Lions Club valleychildrensmuseum.org Pleasanton schools. Maria cember might be canceled, place fields next to school P.O. Box 975 GiveValleyCare.org White, a science teacher at based on the availability of headquarters on Bernal Av- Livermore, CA 94551 Valley Concert Chorale Amador, asked when teach- federal money, said Gannon. enue. But as far as trustee 805-405-8743 PO Box 286 ers will be able to work on Otherwise, there may Valerie Arkin is concerned, Livermore Valley Opera Livermore, CA 94551 Valleyconcertchorale.org report cards and conferences. have to be summer layoffs; that won’t work. The district P.O. Box 1002 Livermore, CA 94551 Valley Humane Society But the district officials PUSD would lose those staff stenographer pointed out the 925-321-6964 emphasize accepting the to neighboring districts. need for building north side 3670 Nevada St. Livermorevalleyopera.com Pleasanton, CA 94566 furlough would be up to The district continues to schools in the future. The Livermore Valley 925-426-8656 teachers, administrators and explore options on its path potential sale money should Performing Arts Center ValleyHumane.org classified employees to ac- to bring a $12 million debt to be kept for future construc- 2400 First St. cept or decline as part of their $11 million. Once confirmed, tion needs, said Arkin. Livermore, CA 94550 negotiated contracts. it will submit those options to The PUSD will have an- 925-373-6100 There is some flexibility the Alameda County Office other virtual meeting Thurs- LivermoreArts.com in the furlough approach. 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