N3 Ranch Park Coalition to Get $5 Million Boost

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VOLUME LVII, NUMBER 32 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN, LIVERMORE, PLEASANTON, SUNOL N3 Ranch Park Coalition to Get $5 Million Boost By David Chircop nonprofits, state and local government agencies have A push to make history formed to preserve the land. by buying the N3 Cattle “This is an exciting op- Company Ranch and turn- portunity,” said Livermore ing it into one of the largest Vice Mayor Bob Woerner, parks in the state continues a voting member of the to build momentum. Committee. “Hopefully, The Altamont Landfill the Open Space Committee Open Space Committee can contribute a significant recommended that Alam- amount that makes the deal eda County and the City of go through. But we are not, Livermore approve contrib- at the moment, contributing uting up to $5 million of the so much of our assets that $16 million balance in its we deplete them to the point Livermore area open space that we can’t execute on any fund toward the purchase of our other priorities.” price of the 50,000-acre N3 In addition to the recom- Ranch headquartered near mendation that up to $5 Lake Del Valle. Since the Those who came to the top of Del Valle Road to watch the sunset on Saturday, Aug. 1, ended up witnessing the million be contributed to the ranch went on the market purchase of the N3 Ranch, Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, Alameda County Fire and Cal Fire contain and extinguish a blaze near for $72 million last July, a the Open Space Committee coalition of conservation the intersection of Mendenhall and Del Valle roads. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) (See N3 RANCH, page 5) Nottingham Cellars Rebrands Supremacy Wine Label Haubert Opposes Livermore By Dawnmarie Fehr 100 Black Men of America Nottingham’s Certified would let the Supremacy Utility-Scale Solar Facilities As conversations about (BMA), an international Sommelier. “After spend- label quietly fade away. But the following year, Notting- Dublin Mayor David Intersect Power) and Liver- diversity and social justice Haubert and candidate for more Community Solar continue across the coun- ham Cellars entered a partnership with BMA through the Supervisorial District Farm (by SunWalker En- try, several members of “After spending some time 1 seat announced his op- ergy of Oakland) — along Livermore’s winemaking the organization’s president and chairman, Thomas position to the proposed with opponents who are community have done more rethinking, they decided it utility-scale solar farms, driving the effort behind than just talk. Dortch, who discovered the was indeed not the appropriate winery when visiting the which would occupy over Save North Livermore Nottingham Cellars 800 acres in open space Valley. chose to discontinue its Tri-Valley. Nottingham then verbiage and representation.” developed Significant in north of Livermore. “After meeting with lo- flagship label, Supremacy. His decision was con- cal residents, I have grave Owner Colin Cranor will 2017 exclusively for BMA; 100% of the proceeds from firmed Tuesday, Aug. 4, fol- concerns about the impacts now release the final vintage lowing the week in which of the project on the en- and highlight Suprema- mentoring and scholarship ing some time rethinking, that label to this day funnel program. they decided it was indeed back into the BMA organi- he reported meeting with vironment, especially the cy’s retirement by donating applicants for the proposed scenic corridor,” Haubert 15% of sales of remaining “Their intent was never not the appropriate verbiage zation. to represent anything but the and representation.” Now in 2020, with the projects — called Aramis said. “I would also like to inventory to support the Solar Energy Generation see a solar study completed local Oakland chapter of pinnacle of winemaking,” Going back to 2016, the relationship already formed said Jeremy Troupe-Masi, family initially thought they (See NOTTINGHAM, page 5) and Storage Project (by (See HAUBERT, page 8) In Dublin Ilavarasan Declares Candidacy for Mayor of Pleasanton Monith Ilavarasan re- ferent ethnicities, ages and related to ed-tech and travel. becoming more socially and Trustee Amy Miller Won't Seek cently announced his cam- ideals,” he said. “A driving Throughout his career, he economically inclusive. He paign for Pleasanton mayor. factor for my desire to run is managed the ideation and stated that accomplishing Another School Board Term He will run on a platform to make our local represen- shipment of a variety of this includes preserving By Ron McNicoll Under threat of a lawsuit that supports affordable tation more reflective of the software products through- Pleasanton’s small town housing, small business- diversity we have come to out their life cycle. feel, and at the same time, Amy Miller, a trustee on from a voter registration nonprofit claiming that DUSD es, and police and mental love in Pleasanton. I believe Ilavarasan has been in- pushing for more accessible the Dublin Unified School health professionals. we can preserve what makes terested in politics from a housing near transportation District (DUSD) Board, will was violating the California Voting Rights Act, the district The campaign further Pleasanton strong, while young age, competing at the centers; providing strong leave the office after the No- seeks to bring a more youth- aiming toward the future.” state level on the Comp Civ- support to local businesses vember election. agreed in 2017 to begin a methodical change to voting ful and diverse energy to As the son of immi- ics team at Amador Valley through low-interest loans Miller represents Area 1 local Pleasanton politics. As grants, Ilavarasan witnessed High School. Through his and commercial rent for- on the five-seat board. Other by local areas, which were created by the board after someone who has experi- his parents working incred- college and work life, he giveness; expanding police terms expiring this year are enced Pleasanton’s schools, ibly hard to provide their was involved with volunteer services to include mental those of Gabi Blackman in community feedback. Miller stated in a prepared parks and community ser- children with opportunities. groups centered around ed- health and social work re- Area 4 and Catherine Kuo, vices firsthand, Ilavarasan Their sacrifices allowed ucation such as Boost! West sponders; strengthening Area 3. statement that her service on the boards for both the said he intends to build him to pursue his dreams Oakland and other after local immigration outreach One candidate, Kristin upon the services and op- of working in tech and school programs throughout and services; and support- Pelham, a special education DUSD and the Tri-Valley Regional Occupation Pro- portunities that make his startups throughout San the SF-Bay Area. ing the school district to teacher in the San Ramon city proud. Francisco. He started his Ilavarasan’s campaign make reopening a reality. Valley School District, has gram (ROP) had been among the most satisfying experi- “Throughout the years, career at the gaming com- seeks to ensure that Pleasan- While Ilavarasan ac- announced that she will run our community has come to pany Zynga, then moved ton continues to maintain its knowledged the school for the Area 1 seat. ences for her in education. (See MILLER, page 8) include people of many dif- onto employment at startups first in class services, while (See ILAVARASAN, page 8) Former Lab Executive Calls for Dublin Microloan Program African American Replacement Assists Small Businesses A former executive of to the LLNL community, Lawrence Livermore Na- dated July 27. By Ruth Roberts According to the city, tional Laboratory (LLNL) “Our nation has pro- The City of Dublin dis- a third of the loans will be asked the Lab to name an duced many world class tributed approximately forgiven for each year the African American scientist scientific leaders, from the $520,000 in loans to 65 lo- business remains in opera- as its new director to suc- pioneering educator and cal businesses to help them tion. If the business survives ceed Dr. Bill Goldstein, physicist Edward Alex- remain open and viable dur- three years, the loan will be who announced July 9 he ander Bouchet, to the late ing the COVID-19 recession. forgiven. The loan could also will retire when a successor Challenger astronaut and Over the last two weeks, be expunged if the business is chosen. physicist Ronald Erwin the Small Business Emer- produces sales tax equivalent Anthony P. X. Bothwell, McNair, to the renowned gency Microloan Program to the amount of the loan. a San Francisco attorney astrophysicist and Hayden allocated loans to 42 restau- The council unanimously and the lab’s former public Planetarium director Neil rants, seven retailers and 16 approved the program in affairs director, made the deGrasse Tyson,” Bothwell personal service-type busi- May when local businesses began to suffer following proposal in an open letter (See DIRECTOR, page 5) nesses, totaling nearly 700 employees. the state’s shelter-in-place The zero-interest, unse- orders. Livermore to Place Restrictions cured, short-term loans of up “We are talking about a to $10,000 are designed to stopgap measure for an un- On Displaying Campaign Signs cover payroll, rent, operating precedented situation,” said Councilmember Shawn Ku- A new time, place and right-of-way sooner than expenses or working capital. Applications were reviewed magai at the time. “If we do manner of restrictions on what is effectively 60 days not come to their aid, some the display of political cam- prior to an election. Vice on a first-come, first-served basis. of (the local businesses) will paign signs in the public Mayor Bob Woerner, who is end up closing shop; that is right-of-way are expected running for mayor, recused “It was an easy, easy process,” said Kim Leund, con- just a fact.” to take effect in Livermore himself from the vote. Funding for the pro- this fall. The approved changes troller for Total Floors. “We got approved, and it helped gram came from the city’s The Livermore City are tentatively scheduled to Small Business Assistance Council at its July 27 meet- be introduced at the coun- us with three months of expenses. It was an unexpected Grant (SBAG) Program cre- ing voted 4-0 to prohibit the cil’s Aug. 10 meeting, and ated in 2013. Amador Val- A rally outside of Flaunt Hair Designs in Pleasanton took display of political cam- return for a second reading surprise, and we are very grateful.” ley Industries contributes place on Saturday, Aug. 1, protesting the state closures of paign signs in the public (See SIGNS, page 5) (See MICROLOAN, page 8) hair salons. See story on page 8. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)

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Scholz) Kaia VISIT WWW.INDEPENDENTNEWS.COM FOR DAILY ONLINE NEWS 2 The Independent • AUGUST 6, 2020 www.independentnews.com Zone 7 Starts Ozone Treatment of Musty Drinking Water at Del Valle Water Treatment Plant By Ron McNicoll ter Treatment Plant is fully Dublin San Ramon Services a second ozonation facility can be harmful, according cooking. Boiling the water online,” Zone 7 General District (DSRSD) and the at the Patterson Pass Wa- to the state Department of will not make it safe. The annual musty taste Manager Valerie Pryor said. private California Water ter Treatment Plant in east Water Resources (DWR). The toxins can cause skin and odor in summer tap The change in taste and Service in Livermore. Livermore is expected to water in the Tri-Valley has odor are the result of algal While the $49 million in further improve the water. returned, but Zone 7 Water blooms in the lakes and improvements to the south The Patterson Pass proj- Agency this week brought streams that supply water to Livermore plant won’t to- ect is expected to cost $110 The change in taste and odor in a new solution. wholesaler Zone 7 and its tally eliminate the taste and million, paid for by Zone are the result of algal blooms “I am very happy to an- customers — Valley retail- odor problems, it will con- 7 water rates, development nounce that the ozonation ers Livermore and Pleasan- tribute to reducing them, fees, and a bond. It will pay in the lakes and streams treatment at Del Valle Wa- ton city water departments, said Pryor. Construction of for more than the ozone improvements, by adding such that supply water to Zone 7. things as replacing filters, and adding a 5 million gallon water storage tank. The DWR checks state rashes, eye irritation, diar- There is no way to figure reservoirs regularly and is- rhea and vomiting. See a a percentage increase in the sues harmful algae blooms physician if you feel sick quality of water by either advisories. The ratings have after going into the water. ozonation facility, said Pryor. two categories — “caution” Do not eat shellfish that have However, there is a way and “danger” — which are been in the water. to learn how many people low- and high-threat indica- For fish caught there, have complained about taste tors, respectively. throw away the guts and and odor. DWR in July issued a clean fillets with tap water or At DSRSD, spokeswom- caution for Lake Del Valle, bottled water before cooking. an Leah Blevins reported the which collects run-off wa- Keep pets and other ani- customer relations depart- ter from nearby hills. The mals out of the water, and ment received 15 complaints warning called the public don’t let them drink the via email or phone since to avoid swimming; stay water or go near the scum. mid-July. away from scummy, cloudy In animals, toxins can cause DWR Cautions Del or discolored water; and not diarrhea, vomiting, convul- Valle Users About Algae use the water for drinking or sions and death. Contact Pryor indicated that, while the tap water from NEW ON THE MARKET! Zone 7 tastes and smells IN GATED COMMUNITY! earthy, it is safe to drink. A sign warns visitors at Shadow Cliffs Recreation Area in Pleasanton about the However, coming into con- potential danger of the water. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen) tact with the algae in a lake Linda Diaz Futral Broker/Realtor Local Candidates Pull Papers for November Election 925.980.3561 [email protected] As the November elec- term. 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Vinnie Bacon and David office announcing their and Mony Nop, a real estate Pleasanton currently Haubert will run for the intention to run for what agent, are vying for a two- has the largest number of District 1 seat on the Al- will become District 3 in year term as mayor. filed candidates, with Karla ameda County Board of SOLD! the city’s first district-based So far, Dublin has sev- Brown, Monith Ilavarasan, Supervisors, and Rob Bonta $56,000 OVER LIST PRICE election for city council, eral candidates throwing Jerry Pentin, Gary Thomas, has signed up to run for and Councilman Robert their hats into the ring. Druthi Ghanta and Tom the State Assembly’s 18th Carling is seeking a second Running for mayor are Turpel running for mayor. District. Nicole Sweeney Realtor Review Period for Isabel Neighborhood Plan EIR Ends Aug. 7 925.518.2142 [email protected] The review period for the ness park and commercial to the existing General Plan at asvera@cityoflivermore. DRE #01965816 City of Livermore’s draft development (including a Scenic Corridor and Air- net; via post at City of Liver- supplemental environmen- neighborhood commercial port Protection Area poli- more, Planning Division SANDHURST BEAUTY tal impact review (EIR) for center). It also envisions cies, among other required 1052 South Livermore Ave., 245 Tourmaline Ave Multiple O ers First Day On Market the Isabel Neighborhood three new neighborhood amendments. Livermore, CA 94550; or $ Specific Plan (INSP) will parks, pedestrian and bike Friday will mark the end via phone at 925-960-4479. Sold For 1,355,000 close this Friday, Aug. 7. facilities, and infrastructure of the 45-day review period The city will only re- improvements. for the There is a 45-day ceive comments on the EIR The majority of changes review period for the EIR, until that date. The INSP are focused around the fu- which began Tuesday, June would allow development ture Valley Link rail station, 23. 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EDITORIAL Utility-Scaled Solar Isn’t the Answer With two proposals on the table for a large utility- with the protection of natural, cultural and visual he said. “In 2012, when they were approving the scaled solar development that would sprawl over resources in our region.” But he further pointed out most recent utility-scale project in Alameda County, 800 acres in the open space north of Livermore, the that the dryland crops and grazing, which are current called the Cool Earth Project, on record, on video, hesitancy and point-blank disapproval is reasonable. uses of many of the projects’ parcels, provide habitat and in front of God and everyone, the Board got a It’s not a rejection of solar in itself. It’s a matter of for wildlife that would be lost due to construction. commitment from the Planning Department that asking ourselves what are we destroying in our local He called upon the environmental impact report they would complete that study before they ap- environment in the name of saving it? And while (EIR) to consider zoning laws, impacts to wildlife, proved any other solar projects.” for-profit solar companies can make the argument and avian and bat fatality resulting from interaction He noted that the policy study would determine that infill solar panels are more expensive to build, with the projects’ infrastructure. appropriate locations and the scale of such projects; organizations within the Tri-Valley have found Attorney Robert Selna, of Selna Partners LLC, the Board would form a General Plan amendment, long-term electrical cost savings. Las Positas Col- agrees. Representing homeowners situated near so that the zoning was clear on where these types lege, the City of Dublin and Pleasanton’s Amador the proposed project sites, Selna stated, “Placing of project should go in the county. Valley High School all boast solar structures over sheep under 8-foot-high solar panels that obscure “They never completed the study ... and they their parking lots, resulting in reduced energy bills, the ground much of the day to abate weeds is not never completed the General Plan amendment,” shade for cars and a means of supporting Califor- the common understanding of agriculture, and it’s Selna said, referring to the February 2012 meeting. nia’s energy goals. not what the code intended,” Selna explained. “That’s critical; these are direct grounds to chal- Public letters submitted to Andrew Young, Alam- He said it’s a false narrative to claim the proposal lenge these projects, and the Board of Supervisors eda County Planning Department Senior Planner, would adhere to the Ag Management Plan. and the Planning Department are failing their duty in response to a notice of preparation of reports on But for Selna, the crux of the issue from a public to the public and going back on their promise.” the proposed developments spell out concerns and accountability standpoint rests on what he called Developing massive regions with a “sea of call-outs from various sources. the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and glass,” as many have called the proposal, is a Doug Bell, East Bay Regional Park District Planning Department’s reversal of a promise made short-sighted response to meeting California’s (EBRPD) Wildlife Program Manager, noted in on the record. energy goals. Let’s continue exploring alternatives his statement that the District supports renewable “In 2011, the Board of Supervisors and Plan- for implementing solar in the Tri-Valley, because energy development “in a responsible manner that ning Department made a commitment to complete it doesn’t make sense to destroy the environment balances the need for renewable energy production a utility solar policy study, and they didn’t finish,” to protect it.

MAILBOX Mailbox Guidelines: Opinions a policy of "it's not illegal us through this until there’s a be attracted to conspiracy increase our ability to better USS Ronald Reagan and their voiced in letters published in until someone can prove it" vaccine and/or treatment. theories, but I wonder if some manage and plan for our re- attendant carrier entourages Mailbox are those of the author is despicable. I especially thank those unrequited feeling of betrayal source needs. currently deployed in the and do not necessarily reflect I suggest city officials take who devote their lives to (possibly the most powerful Having seen solar instal- South China Sea. This is hor- the opinion of The Indepen- a few moments to consider the medicine. I pray for those who of human emotions) lies at lations in beautiful and envi- rendously dangerous for heav- dent. Anonymous letters will liens they are about to place are sick and those who lost the core of their recalcitrance. ronmentally sensitive areas in ily armed nuclear powers. not be published. All letters are required to have the name(s) of on properties belonging to, in their jobs. Funds for education To correct for that, direct Oregon and on the island of Now is not the time for the person(s) submitting them, many cases, long-term Liver- and public health and safety civil disobedience to ele- Kauai, Hawaii with minimal this manner of diplomacy, city of residence and phone more residents who worked are now more important than ments like police reform and impact, I see communities nor should there ever be. number, for verification pur- hard to make this place as ever. even broader notions of social that stepped up to meet their With enormous losses in the poses. Abusive letters may be quaint and desirable as it is justice may not be adequate energy needs in an environ- Yangtze watershed and a rag- rejected or edited. Letters are before any of them moved Please Wear a Mask to initiate change. It may be mentally sound and efficient ing global pandemic, the U.S. subject to verification and may here. Now they have the au- Ann Britton, Livermore necessary to illustrate how manner, establishing a model should not be saber rattling. be edited for clarity at the dis- dacity to deny those residents I have enjoyed walking our current social systems and that the Livermore Valley can Yes, China's attention is cretion of the editor. We reserve recourse and in collusion with a government that supports follow. diverted somewhat from the the right to decide whether or around downtown Liver- Livermore Sanitation place more because of the mask and institutionalizes their Yes, there may be trade- South China Sea, with outlier not the letter will be published. liens on these properties? principles impacts everyone offs to bring this opportu- and perhaps climate-change- Headings for all letters may be ordinance. It makes me feel edited at the discretion of the How dare they! more secure in this time of unjustly and fails to serve the nity to Livermore. However, enhanced-rainfall events, editor to properly reflect their I urge city officials to find pandemic. many in favor of the few. Alameda County and cities so that it exercises less of content. A headline will be a fair solution and fix this for I want to thank all the peo- If people can be con- in the Tri-Valley/Livermore its heavy bombers, stealth added to letters received with- their own self-respect. I can ple who are wearing masks in vinced, they can defeat the in- Valley region are recognized super-drones, high-energy out one. Frequent letter writers think of several ways: downtown Livermore. Thank fluences and institutions that as leaders in infrastructure, laser weapons, and stealth may have publication of their 1) Alternate garbage pick- you so much for caring about have betrayed them in favor economic and environmental fighters there. However, an letters delayed. Letters should up with green waste and re- your fellow citizens enough to of a better way, then maybe policy, which has served us injured dragon, especially one be limited to 400 words or less cyclables every other week. effective change could occur. well. We are confident that with intercontinental ballistic and should be sent by email to inconvenience yourself a little This level of service would bit to protect others from dy- I don't know what it will take they will continue to exercise missiles, can still cast cata- [email protected] be more than twice what I to bring us together to effect the due diligence required strophic fire. or submitted using the form ing in a horrible way from this require. The current service virus. I personally am grateful change but being responsible of responsible governance below. To be considered, letters is more than four times what for each other could be a start. and progressive, visionary must be received by 10 a.m. on for these caring people be- Unraveling the I need, since I put out my leadership to meet the needs the Tuesday before publication. cause like many older people, Climate Hoax garbage only once a month. if I get COVID-19, I will most Support for Renewable for a sustainable, resilient Dr. G. Roger Gathers, 2) Implement a significant and strong economic future. Fix Garbage Rates Now likely die. That is a frighten- Energy Project Pleasanton discount or cap rates for lowing thought that many grapple Dawn Argula, Livermore Valley LVCC stands ready to support James Monroe, Livermore income residents. them in this effort. With passage of time, the with every day. Chamber of Commerce climate hoax is beginning Since reading the franchise 3) Apply at least a 10% Please, if you care at all agreement between the city discount for senior citizens, Livermore Valley Cham- Saber Rattling with to unravel. I would like to for other people, wear a mask, ber of Commerce policy pri- recommend two books worth and Livermore Sanitation, my who generally have less if you don't already do so. I China is Dangerous frustration has shifted from orities include support for ef- reading: "The Deliberate Cor- waste. thank you and all the people in Greg Scott, Livermore the provider to the city. Using forts to provide the infrastruc- ruption of Climate Science," Livermore will thank you too. We are parochial America. the garbage service to fill the Common Interests ture necessary to sustain the by Tim Ball, and "The My- needs of a vibrant, dynamic Despite being preoccupied thology of Global Warming," city’s coffers is a sneaky and Jennifer Ackerman, Livermore underhanded way of deal- How Can Anyone and resilient 21st century with so-called “smart” phones by Bruce M. Bunker. Rarely in human history Support Trump? economy. LVCC is deeply that are all but appendages to Ball examines the activi- ing with the city’s financial does each individual share a shortfall. Van Rainey, Livermore interested in the proposed our bodies, we remain fairly ties of the central players and simultaneous experience. To- clueless. I am certain it is illegal to After watching news re- Aramis Renewable Energy how the debate got started, day, the COVID-19 pandemic Project, a significant solar One example lack of beginning with the popula- pass laws requiring residents is that common experience ports of President Trump giv- to pay for any service that installation, in Livermore. knowledge of three extreme tion control movement. The and our common interest is to ing kudos to a “doctor” who flood episodes that have oc- profits the city, in this case believes in witches and alien The project has the poten- Climate Research Unit at the survive it and defeat it. tial to generate an estimated curred in the Yangtze River University of East Anglia in mandatory garbage collec- As an American, I value DNA and again promoting hy- tion. No matter how you ma- 100-megawatts of power, Basin in southern and central Norwich, England, has been my personal freedom; people droxychloroquine, I continue China during this summer's nipulate the language, the fees to wonder how he has any sufficient to power more at the center of it. The United come from all over the world than 20,000 homes in Alam- monsoon season. Nations has been a tool for the city charges Livermore to enjoy our constitutional support for his lunacy. Sanitation are a kickback, eda County, while offsetting The watershed covers advancing the cause through freedoms and economic op- Regardless of any race more than one-sixth of the plain and simple. Neither baiting and ideological di- 200,000 metric tons of carbon phony science. The UN’s In- portunity, however imperfect dioxide annually. This would People’s Republic of China, tergovernmental Panel on Cli- Pleasanton nor Dublin em- and unequal our country may vision he stokes, how can ploys such tactics, and their also be a resource that could the most populous nation on mate Change was created with be at certain times and in cer- anyone stand by anything he the planet's individuals. More rates are lower, with a dis- says and how can he receive help East Bay Community the goal of finding evidence tain places. Yet in the absence Energy or PG&E meet their than one-third of the nation’s to support a preconceived count applied at age 65. Cus- of health and safety, there is as much support as the polls tomers can opt out providing goals for sources of clean, population is affected. Lives conclusion. Evidence that no real freedom. Doing your indicate? and property are in jeopardy. they can show another method It seems that many people renewable energy. doesn't support the conclusion part to stop the spread of Beyond the direct benefit The Three Gorges Dam is ignored. That isn't science! of disposing of their waste. COVID-19 in our community cannot be reached by reason, The franchise agreement of local, clean, renewable has been holding back around The output of the IPCC and beyond is the patriotic and moral pleading, or volume of 61,000 cubic meters of water also provides for payment the arguments against their energy generation, the project is divided into two parts, a ethical thing to do. has the potential for additional to a depth of 160 meters (525 summary for policymakers under protest to resolve is- I wholeheartedly thank the beliefs. So, I wonder if in sues, yet city staff has rec- economic benefits during and feet). The concrete in the and the scientific basis. The police, fire, EMTs, doctors, these conditions even non- dam – 16 million-plus cubic ommended overruling any violent protest can be pro- after construction, creating summary is always released and nurses for the sacrifices more than 300 jobs and new meters, or over five times first. The science report comes protests, thereby denying they make to their health, ductive. It seems to me that residents their due process. opportunities for Livermore the material used to build later, and most of it will not safety, and time with their people’s adherence to racist the Hoover Dam -- is show- The low-income discount beliefs during the Civil Rights businesses, a welcomed boost get read even when it presents families on behalf of the as we contend with the im- ing seepage. Two peripheral an altogether different picture. now offered by Livermore stranger, the neighbor, the movement may have changed Sanitation is a slap in the face pacts of COVID-19 on our structures have buckled. In Ball's words, "The Sci- city. at least to the degree that we Not only is this watershed and the mayor and council attend to the vagaries of white communities. ence Report is full of cautions, Please wear your mask Taking advantage of with its infrastructure critical warning and clear statements should be ashamed for al- over your nose and mouth and privilege and anti-racism to lowing it to even be called a Livermore Valley resources – to China, it is essential to the of the limitations; the message social distance for your health change minds. supply chain of the world. The discount. A larger container Explaining people’s reti- sufficient space and abundant is implicit that IPCC science and safety, for your family, for sunshine – the same resources Chinese Communist Party is not an adequate basis for cannot be called a discount. the police and first respond- cence to see things differ- So let's call this what it that contribute to the valley’s has chosen to allow rural policy. The [summary] is the ers, the medical personnel, ently and the attraction to areas to flood in an attempt is: an underhanded backdoor conspiracy theories instead productive agricultural econo- antithesis, replete with unjus- the students and teachers, the my and award-winning wines, to save downstream urban tified certainties and urgent arraignment that benefits the retailers, and everyone else. cannot be explained by simply city's out of control lavish and the project would introduce a metropolises like Wuhan and expressions of the need for Scientific data, patience, dili- saying they exist in a bubble. Chongquin. wasteful spending. To adopt They may indeed insulate 21st century industry to our action." gence, and kindness will get rich and historic economic These events have dis- Comparing the observed themselves from differing tracted some of China’s atten- perspectives, but this alone portfolio. climate with the predictions Current environmental tion from the growing military of the climate models, Ball cannot explain their choice tension in the South China Sea to believe the absolutely in- conditions requiring the acti- notes that many atmospheric vation of Public Safety Power over territorial claims. China processes are ignored in the credible (not Trump’s use of is putting increasing pressure INLAND VALLEY PUBLISHING CO. the word). I sense that the Shutoffs, often many miles models to simplify and make PUBLISHER: Joan Kinney Seppala from the source of energy on the U.S. Seventh Fleet them run faster. 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N3 RANCH (Continued from first page) voted at a special meeting nent conservation easements fund. The coalition has been the $20 million in funding commitment to $5 million, July 24 to delegate authority in eastern Alameda County. Negotiations for the pur- guarded about releasing to help purchase the ranch. but signaled the state will to Shawn Wilson, the chair More than $1 million in chase and sale of the N3 information related to the The massive land offer- continue to work with con- of the committee, to join the mitigation fees are collected Ranch are now underway potential land deal out of ing was seen as a rare op- servation groups to secure coalition and negotiate on each year. The open space between the ranch’s owners concern that the information portunity; the money was land and design a vision and its behalf. Wilson, chief of funding is the result of a and The Nature Conservan- will harm or derail nego- urgently needed to compete operations for the new park. staff for District 1 Supervi- 1999 legal settlement re- cy, in partnership with The tiations. The participants of with other potential buyers Meanwhile, the sellers sor Scott Haggerty, would lated to the expansion of the Trust for Public Land. The the coalition and how much from around the world. reduced the listed price by be authorized to spend up Altamont Landfill. Later, a conservation groups have each is willing to contribute After the coronavirus just $4 million. At press to $200,000 in upfront costs condition of the Vasco Road reportedly raised $30 mil- have not been disclosed. pandemic tore a multibillion time, the ranch was still related to negotiations and Landfill for renewal of its lion of the purchase price. About 20,000 acres of dollar hole in California’s listed on California Outdoor due diligence. permit required a contribu- California has pledged $5 the ranch are located in budget, the governor’s re- Property’s website with an The original allocation tion of fees as well. million. Santa Clara County and vised budget in May slashed asking price of $68 million. request to the committee The Open Space Com- N3 has been privately almost 17,000 in Alameda the previous $20 million involved $7 to $12 million. mittee’s recommendations operated as a cattle ranch County. Woerner said trimming the for acquisition of land for for 86 years. It was started The land includes wa- number to $5 million would open space or permanent in the 1930s by Clara Vick- tersheds that feed Lake Del preserve funding for other conservation easements re- ers Naftzger and expanded Valle, Calaveras Reservoir open space priorities closer quire a vote by the repre- later by her son, Roy Nat- and Alameda Creek. Alame- to the Tri-Valley. sentatives of the Alameda fzger Jr. It’s now owned by da County Water District has The committee also County Board of Supervi- his daughters who live in shown an interest in partici- linked its pledge to acquir- sors, the Livermore City Southern California. pating in the purchase. The ing part of the 3,100-acre Council and the Sierra Club At 80 square miles, the Calaveras Reservoir, located Alameda-Tesla Expansion for land in the east portion of ranch spans four counties on the border between Santa Area and part of Cedar the Tri-Valley. On the west — Alameda, Santa Clara, Clara and Alameda Coun- Mountain in the hills south- side, the County, Pleasanton San Joaquin and Stanislaus. ties, is owned and operated east of Livermore. Woerner and the Sierra Club repre- It is highly valued for con- by the San Francisco Pub- stated that the sum value of sentatives make the deci- servation because of its lic Utilities Commission, preserving wildlife habitat sions. The Pleasanton rep- pristine watersheds, rich which has also publicly in all three areas is “greater resentative collaborates with native biological diversity, shown interest in joining the than the sum of its parts.” a representative from the wildlife habitat and signifi- effort to acquire N3. “We wanted this to be City of Dublin when land cant potential for recreation. The effort to preserve a package deal,” said Dick near Dublin is involved. Among the concepts floated N3 as a park drew signifi- Schneider, the Sierra Club’s The Alameda County Board for its use would be convert- cant publicity in January representative on the Open of Supervisors and the city ing the ranch’s 14 cabin sites after Gov. Gavin Newsom Space Committee. councils are limited to ap- into a hut-to-hut experi- directed $20 million to Schneider said the areas proving whether or not a ence, which entails hiking the California Natural Re- are vital for protecting the proposed expenditure rec- from one cabin to the next sources Agency to acquire Diablo Range. ommended by the Altamont — similar to destinations parkland. The budget did not The Altamont Open Landfill Open Space Com- in Yosemite’s High Sierra mention N3. However, the Space Committee makes mittee meets the terms of Camps. It’s all within an appropriation immediately recommendations on acqui- the official agreement that hour’s drive of more than 7 followed requests by Bay sitions of land and perma- established its open space million people. Area legislators to include

DIRECTOR (Continued from first page) said. “Dr. Walter E. Massey, of Lab employees in fis- the lab’s Science Educa- a distinguished African cal year 2020 are African tion Center and launched American educator and American. The nine-county a series of colloquia for scientist, was director of Bay Area population re- nuclear weapons scientists Argonne National Labora- cords 6.5% non-Hispanic and antinuclear religious tory when I was offered the black, according to the 2010 leaders at San Damiano Re- public affairs director job U.S. census. treat in the 1980s. He later at Argonne before I joined “A racially diverse se- founded the Tri-Valley Mar- the Livermore lab in 1983.” lection committee should tin Luther King Jr. Council, LLNL, the nation’s choose the next director,” was a consultant to the principal multidisciplinary the letter continued. “Now Alameda County NAACP scientific research and de- is the time for the lab to and RAND, earned J.D. and velopment laboratory, has join the rest of the nation LL.M. degrees and started engaged 12 directors — all in taking action to redress a law practice representing white — since its founding systemic racism.” whistleblowers and victims 68 years ago. Only 3.04% Bothwell established of discrimination. SIGNS (Continued from first page)

at an Aug. 24 meeting. firmed that this was correct. the time of day when signs The proposed 60-day limit “Wow. So during a cam- can be up in the public area could be in place as early paign you’ll have to have is the right approach.” as Sept. 4, 60 days before people going up and down The approved changes the Nov. 3 election, said the streets putting signs regulate only the place- City Attorney Jason Alcala. up and taking them down ment of noncommercial While there has tradition- twice a day,” Coomber signs, including political ally been a community said. campaign signs, within the expectation that campaign The rejected changes public right-of-way, not on signs will not be erected sought to address com- private property. The right- more than 30 days before plaints about unattended, of-way includes public an election, the restriction stolen and vandalized signs streets and an area about does not currently exist in littering the landscape. ten feet wide behind the the city's Municipal Code, The rationale for the daily curb. Signs are typically Alcala said. requirement to take down placed adjacent to side- Prior to voting for signs was that it would sig- walks in landscaped areas. changes, councilmembers nificantly reduce vandalism Existing rules prohibit rejected an ordinance rec- and theft, which primarily the placement of temporary ommended by city staff happens at night. signs on street medians, that would have changed Robert Carling stated he sidewalks or streets, traffic the city’s temporary sign was concerned that limit- signals, streetlight poles rules for noncommercial ing the display of signs in and utility poles. signs in the public right-of- the public right-of-way to Because the sign rules way to: (1) limit the display daylight hours went too far. regulate protected speech, to daylight hours between “We just need people any changes the city coun- 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. down- to behave differently than cil makes must be consis- town and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. they did the last couple of tent with the constitution- elsewhere; and (2) limit the elections,” he said. “I don’t ally protected First Amend- duration to no more than 90 think having limitations on ment right to free speech. days prior to a scheduled event. The Livermore Plan- ning Commission voted at its July 27 meeting to recommend the city council deny the changes proposed by city staff. “Do signs have to be WE MAY NOT BE POURING... removed every day outside the hours that they are al- BUT THANKS TO YOU, lowed to be up?” Council- WE ARE STILL OPEN. man Bob Coomber asked THANK YOU AND STAY WELL following a presentation on THE TAYLOR FAMILY & RETZLAFF VINEYARDS The Fremont Bank Way. the staff recommendations. JOIN OUR WINE CLUB TODAY. Presenter Susan Frost, Drive Thru Open for Sales and Pick Up Fine Wines made from own Organically Certified Grapes a special projects coordinator with the Livermore planning division, con- RetzlaffVineyards.com 6 The Independent • AUGUST 6, 2020 www.independentnews.com Jail Employee Charged with Providing Drugs to Inmates City Accepting Applications An Alameda County 10 felony counts, including According to the Sheriff’s violates the public’s trust of

Sheriff’s employee has possession of drugs for sale, Office website, technicians those working in the justice For Planning Commission been charged with supply- selling drugs, and bringing are unarmed, non-sworn system. The City of Dublin is seeking applicants for an unscheduled ing methamphetamine to a drugs into a jail. She was employees who perform du- “My office will ensure vacancy on the Dublin Planning Commission. prisoner at the Santa Rita Jail booked and released on zero ties such as security and jail that both defendants are held in Dublin for sale to other bail. intake, monitoring screen- to account,” she said. “They The term expires December 2022. The deadline to apply is Friday, inmates. Taylor is accused of pro- ing stations and cameras in not only broke the law, but Aug. 14, at 5 p.m. Applications may be completed online. Shannon Taylor, a Sher- viding the drugs to Leonard courtrooms, maintaining also put the health and safety The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. iff’s Office technician, was Jones, who is being held at evidence storage facilities, of inmates and staff at the jail It is made up of seven community members, including five planning arrested June 17 and placed Santa Rita while awaiting enforcing parking regula- at risk. It is deeply troubling commissioners who serve four-year terms and two alternates who on administrative leave. The trial in the 2013 death of a tions, and assisting the coro- that an employee of the Sher- serve two-year terms. The commission conducts meetings on the Alameda County district at- woman who was fatally shot ner’s office. iff’s Office engaged in this second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. torney filed formal charges while sitting in a parked car District Attorney Nancy degree of criminal conduct.” For more information, contact Dublin City Clerk Marsha Moore last week. in Oakland with her son, then O’Malley said in a statement Taylor is scheduled to be at [email protected] or 925-833-6650. Taylor was charged with 4-years-old, in the backseat. that Taylor’s alleged conduct arraigned on Aug. 14.

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Attention Local Restaurants! There is no charge to be added to this list. Please email [email protected] www.independentnews.com AUGUST 6, 2020 • The Independent 7 Las Positas Basketball Star Signs with Chico State By Matt Schwab recruiting visits, things are The proactive head coach his degree and also be fairly Even during the COV- jumping for Las Positas Col- helped five Hawks players close to home in this climate ID-19 pandemic, which has lege men’s basketball coach from his 20-win team in the that we’re in,” Giacomazzi forced athletes to take virtual James Giacomazzi. 2019-2020 season sign with said of Hayes, a late aca- four-year schools. demic qualifier. The Hawks’ biggest Among the earlier Hawks’ name, Michael Hayes of signees were Drew Mork, a Tracy, the Co-State Player native of Arvik, Sweden, of the Year, was the last Las with California University of Positas player to sign – land- Pennsylvania; Wesley Burse, ing with Division II Chico with Bethel University in State. Indiana; and Michael Moore, The 6-foot-4 Hayes had a with Hope International in spectacular career at Las Pos- Orange County. Matt Roseby itas. Last season, he finished is transferring to University No. 2 in the state in rebounds of Sydney, Australia, his na- and No. 6 in scoring. He tive country. also received interest from Mork, a Freedom High- Division I schools Southern Oakley graduate, credits Illinois, Idaho State, Texas Giacomazzi with preparing A&M-Corpus Christi, Utah him for the next step. Valley University, University “I think Coach James did of South Dakota. a great job of developing me But he chose Chico State, and getting me a bunch of which had recruited him options,” Mork said. “I had a out of West High in Tracy, good season, numbers-wise. because it fit him academi- My stats were right there, SINCE 1968 cally and athletically, Gia- and I think he did a great job comazzi said. Hayes’ friend with that.” and former AAU teammate Josh Hamilton also plays for Chico State. “He knew the coaches OUR LOCAL NONPROFITS NEED YOUR at Chico and ultimately just SUPPORT, PLEASE DONATE IF YOU ARE ABLE! chose familiarity and com- Michael Hayes of the Hawks dunks a basket during a Las fort and an opportunity to get Assistance League Amador Valley Livermore Valley Positas game against Chabot. (Independent file photo) P.O. Box 11843 Performing Arts Center Pleasanton, CA 94588 2400 First St. 925-461-6401 Livermore, CA 94550 Assistanceleague.org/Amador-valley/ 925-373-6100 Axis Community Health LivermoreArts.com Education News 5925 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 100 NAMI Tri-Valley Berman Named to Dean’s List at Palmer College Pleasanton, CA 94588 P.O. Box 5563 925-201-6068 Jori Berman, from Pleasanton, was named to the Dean's List at the Palmer College of Chiropractic for Pleasanton CA 94566 Axishealth.org 925-980-5331 the spring semester. 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But there’s also tary environment, she would they have all the facts.” cultural land along Cay- seat opponent Vinnie Bacon professionals this week- the other risk that we are los- be OK with it, as long as If given the greenlight, etano Creek on both sides publicly denounced the end made the bold deci- ing our livelihood.” they could see an expanded the Aramis and Livermore of North Livermore Avenue projects. sion to protest the county’s While Robinson pressed list of permissible services ordinance on their business that she takes the coronavirus they could offer to clients. seriously and has even had Haircuts alone won’t pay the ILAVARASAN practices should things not (Continued from first page) change by Aug. 17. family members who have bills for rent and utilities on a One organizer, Lila Rob- contracted it, she also added commercial space, she said. inson, manager at Bishops that stylists undergo rigorous Pleasanton Councilmem- district has its own gov- direction of our schools,” Cuts and Color in Pleasanton, sanitation training and testing ber Karla Brown empathized erning body, he noted the he said. “As mayor, I look added that she and other area prior to earning their licenses. with the small business own- council and mayor have to partner with the school stylists want to be heard “We are completely safe. ers. a responsibility to partner board and express strong and allowed to open legally, We are licensed by the same “I wish the county would with the Pleasanton Unified public support ... while even if the guidelines are board that licenses dentists work with the cities to find School District Board of leveraging my own voter/ strict. But with or without the and nurses, and 75% of the some way to operate these Trustees on both strategy volunteer list to enact any greenlight from the county, licensing exam goes toward salon facilities and let peo- and funding measures. funding measures neces- they plan to reopen. sanitation,” she said. “On top ple get back to work,” said “In addition to the school sary to make reopening a The decision was a result of what we already have to Brown, who further noted she board, many people look to possibility.” of a meeting that took place do, we have extreme guide- was in support of an outdoor the mayor for guidance and For more information, Saturday, Aug. 1, at Flaunt lines for COVID, so there’s arrangement. leadership in regard to the visit monith4mayor.com Hair Designs in Pleasanton, no way (the county) can say When asked how she Monith Ilavarasan where nearly 40 stylists from we’re not safe, but that a would respond to critics who around the region converged grocery store is ... we have say getting a haircut is not to discuss the possibility of specific barbicides that kill essential during a pandemic, viruses and germs on every- she agreed that stylists did not MILLER protesting the county’s cur- (Continued from first page) rent ordinance on business thing ... We’re just looking provide an essential service. operation guidelines for hair. for (the county) to help us “But I also don’t think Miller began a new job school-age daughters. She board he assumed existed or Under the current health out. If they’re not willing to, outdoor gyms or routine at the Tri-Valley Career served on several district should exist. order (revised July 19), Al- then we have to take matters cleanings are necessarily Center in Dublin, which is committees and holds a Board President Dan ameda County Public Health into our own hands.” essential; laser hair removal a service of the Chabot-Las bachelor’s degree in special Cherrier later stated his be- Department (ACPHD) does The decision to reopen and botox are not essential,” Positas Community Col- education and a master’s lief that Marken felt second- not permit indoor or outdoor was made alongside a grass- she said. “I don’t want to lege District. She hopes to degree in educational lead- guessed by three members of salon services. roots movement of other minimize the virus, but if rise to full-time status early ership. the board — Blackman, Kuo “We’re just trying to come stylists across the state, who all of these other places can next year after she leaves The stability that Pelham and himself — when they up with a consensus of how are expressing similar frus- open and they’re deemed the board. said the district needs grew rejected Marken’s request to many salons are willing to trations. A protest on the safe, then allow us to resume “I am an employer liai- out of past actions centering have short-term emergency open up against the orders, Sacramento Capitol is set for as well. Alameda won’t even son, and work with employ- on district leadership. purchasing power to buy and as long as we get a ma- Aug. 11. let us work outdoors. So ers and job seekers,” said The district said goodbye equipment needed to protect jority, we’re going to open at Another local stylist, if you keep telling us ‘no,’ Miller. to Superintendent Leslie staff from the COVID-19 this point,” said Robinson, Christine Palmer, issued eventually we’re just going She noted that her educa- Boozer in 2017 in a surprise threat, as superintendents prior to the meeting. a letter to city officials in to say ‘yes.’” tional background in career announcement after a closed in other districts have done. Robinson confirmed on the Tri-Valley, in which she Robinson went on to say counseling is very relevant personnel session. She held That occurred despite the Tuesday following the urged them to consider a that as a manager of her to her current job as a liaison. the job for two years. Marken’s promise to go to meeting that the stylists were proposal. salon, she takes pride in the Pelham, whom Miller Later, former DUSD Su- the board no more than 24 prepared to face possible “Each salon can submit a people who work for her. endorsed, told a reporter perintendent David Marken hours after exercising any repercussions should the video tour as proof that their “I have an immense sense that the DUSD needs “focus, agreed to a two-year contract powers he would invoke. county take action against salon has all the guidelines in of responsibility for them,” bringing people together and designed to lead the admin- The board hired former those reopening. For some, place in order to get a 'provi- she continued. “I can’t just moving forward to get stabil- istration to firmer status. DUSD administrator Daniel she felt there was no other sional certificate' to operate sit back and watch not only ity back into the district.” But after a year, Marken Moirao as interim super- option. until a physical inspection my own career fail but watch Pelham has lived in Dub- announced his resignation, intendent; it will interview “At this point, especially can verify it and allow full, their livelihoods be taken lin for 18 years. She and her stating that he was not get- candidates for the permanent with the $600 (in weekly legal operations,” Palmer away. My heart can’t handle husband, Mark, have two ting the full support from the job. unemployment insurance) suggested. “The Board of that right now.” being cut off, I have stylists Barbering and Cosmetology who are single parents who already has the staff in place need to keep their kids fed to do this, who already do and keep a roof over their physical inspections on a heads,” Robinson said, fur- daily basis. 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Livermore Valley Opera Fundraising Campaign Surpasses Original Goal of $20,000 The Livermore Valley Op- $10,000 in donations over the tion of “A Florentine Tragedy” The videos proved popular, munity. tions.” era’s “20 in 20” fundraising original goal. and “Gianni Schicchi” in March which led to the idea of using “We collected 26 videos Preparing the videos for campaign raised more than dou- The opera launched its cam- because of the COVID-19 pan- the YouTube channel for fun- and premiered one or two dif- the LVOpera Channel was the ble its original goal of $20,000. paign on June 11 and reached its demic, the board of directors draising. ferent videos each day of the work of Ofer dal Lal, an LVO The opera reported last initial goal of $20,000 by June voted to pay the cast and orches- The opera gathered vid- campaign,” explained Artistic board member and director of week that the campaign, featur- 27. That’s when the angel donor tra in full. The opera also began eos created by solo artists, the Director Erie Mills. “Every day donor development, and Shari ing YouTube videos of artists stepped up with a challenge to streaming past productions on opera’s orchestra and chorus was a new video, offering the Tardiveau, LVO's social media and staff members, raised more the community. its YouTube channel, LVOpera, members, and production and greater community an insight coordinator, who added music, than $40,000, after an “angel Although the opera was to continue its community in- music staff explaining the value to the artists and staff that come text, photos, and “20 in 20” donor” pledged to match up to forced to cancel its dual produc- volvement. that LVO provides to the com- together for LVO opera produc- campaign banners.

OBITUARIES Frank Soto Kurt Alan Tikalsky May 10, 1943 – July 20, 2020 Jan. 27, 1962 – June 19, 2020 On the afternoon of July Angel Soto and Julio Soto. He Kurt Alan Tikalsky passed Kathy; his children, Justine 20, 2020, our beloved father is survived by siblings, Santia away surrounded by his family (Adam) Canevari, Taylor and and grandfather, Frank Soto, Mori and Amador Soto; his on June 19, 2020, after a long, Trisha; and his granddaughters, passed away peacefully in his lifelong companion, Paula Lo- courageously fought battle with Rhyan and Payton Canevari. He home in Livermore, California, pez; his children, Orlando Soto brain cancer. is also survived by his parents, surrounded by his family. and his wife Colleen, and Dora He was born on Jan. 27, Gloria and Ron Wallace; his Francisco (Frank) Soto was Murray and her husband Jef- 1962, in Chilton, Wisconsin. brothers, Terry (Martha) and 77 years of age. frey; his grandchildren, Lauren His family later moved to Liver- Scott (Eileen); brother-in-law, He was born on May 10, Soto-Figueroa, Kirsten Soto, more, where he spent most of Curt Allred; and nieces and 1943, in Guayanilla, Puerto John Murray, Ryan Soto, Jil- his childhood. nephews. He is preceded in Rico, to parents Alejandro and lian Murray, Tara Magnan and Kurt began working in death by his father, Carrol; and Christina Soto. When he was Donnie Varner; as well as many warehouse management, even- his sister, Kim Allred. still a young boy, the Soto fam- other nieces, nephews, family tually moving to Woodland, There is no celebration of ily moved to the Tri-Valley re- members and friends. California, where he met the life scheduled at this time. If gion of California. Frank built Orlando Soto and Dora Mur- love of his life, Kathy. He was you would like to donate in a family and had four children team dedicated their first-place ing home projects and watching ray were honored and proud to a hardworking man who loved Kurt’s honor, the family rec- and many grandchildren who soccer state county champion- Nascar. He had a great sense provide the delicate care needed his family, friends and a good ommends the National Brain loved him dearly, residing in ship trophy in his honor. Frank of humor and will be missed for their father during his seven- Añejo tequila. Kurt enjoyed Tumor Society, UCSF, Yolo Livermore for over 50 years. enjoyed spending time with and remembered by all who year journey and battle with going on vacations and camping Hospice, or the charity of your Frank was a hard worker his son, Orlando Soto, on vari- knew him. cholangiocarcinoma cancer trips with friends and family, choice. his entire life. As a young man, ous home activities, and loved Kurt is survived by his wife, and were at his bedside to see snow skiing, scuba diving, do- he picked grapes in the Olivina helping his son-in-law, Jeffrey him off into his next journey Vineyard south of Livermore Murray, out on the ranch. reuniting back with his parents before he got jobs selling papers He also enjoyed and look and siblings in heaven. and cleaning the stables at the forward to playing poker with A memorial visitation was Keith Larkins Millea Pleasanton Racetrack. In high his long-time high school held on Thursday, July 30, school, he served as a member friends and family regularly or 2020, at Callahan Mortuary in Sept. 13, 1926 – July 17, 2020 of the Pleasanton FFA Chap- taking a hunting trip in the hills. Livermore, which was followed Keith Larkins Millea, a in 1976. He was a member of ter. He dedicated himself to his Frank was a loving and by a vigil. A memorial viewing Livermore resident, passed Teamsters Local 518 for 42 work, becoming the Alameda dedicated family man. No mat- was also held on Friday, July 31, away peacefully at home with years and retired from Core County Fairground’s grounds ter what was going on, he 2020, at Callahan Mortuary in family by his side, on July 17, Mark in 1988. He enjoyed superintendent and proudly always had time for those near Livermore, which was followed 2020, in Livermore, at the age bowling for many years at Holi- retired after a 38-year career and dear to his heart. He was by a mass and prayer by Deacon of 93. day Bowl in Hayward, where he with the county. a man of great character, had Dave. A limited private burial Keith was born on Sept. also taught the junior bowlers In his free time, Frank en- a unique sense of humor and was also held. 13, 1926, in Breckenridge, every weekend. He also played joyed the simple pleasures loved to crack a smile. Frank In leu of flowers, donations Colorado, to parents Ruby and a great game of pool and loved in life. He liked fishing and was an honest man - a straight can be made to Rowell Ranch Lark Millea. RVing across the country, but camping with all his family, shooter - who always told it like Junior Rodeo, c/o Rowel Ranch Keith was born during the especially going to the Delta and he loved taking weekend it was. He was a passionate, de- Rodeo, 2544 Castro Valley Depression, so a job was the Marina in Rio Vista, CA. trips to the casinos with family voted and caring individual who Blvd. 94546, or by contacting most important thing. At the age In 2006, Keith sold his Hay- and friends. deeply impacted many lives and Denise Morrison at 510-862- of 14, he quit school and got a ward home of 54 years and He was his grandchildren’s will always have a special place 3986. job as a handyman for $0.35 an moved to Sunrise Mobile Home biggest fan, cheering them on in our hearts. Callaghan Mortuary is hon- hour. At age 15, he worked in Park in Livermore. He enjoyed in their soccer, sports, rodeo Frank is one of eight sib- ored to be serving the Soto the biggest cafeteria in Denver attending his grandchildren’s and livestock competitions. He lings - Amador Soto, Leonida family. An online guestbook for two weeks; he quit and then sporting events. was proud when his grandson’s Hernandez, Santia Mori, Ana is available for condolences at went to work for the railroad in He is survived by his lov- (Ryan) Tracy Stealth Soccer Negron, Chencha Soto-Tiru, www.callaghanmortuary.com. Denver. ing children, Karen Colacicco From there, he caught a of Livermore and Keith Millea bus and traveled to California Jr. of Cottage Grove, Oregon. to work in the shipyards. He He is dearly loved by his older was fortunate enough to get a brother, Bill Millea of Pol- Preston Kaiser job at Kaiser Shipyard #3 in lock Pines, California. He was Jan. 14, 1943 – July 25, 2020 Richmond. While working four blessed with five grandchildren, Longtime Livermore resi- a lot of his knives and could days a week earning $0.75 per Shari D’Anjou (Steve), Michael dent Preston Kaiser passed throw them pretty good. He hour, he also attended school Ennes (Cathy), Staci Colacicco away after a courageous battle loved to draw, mostly faces. one day a week. He was trained (Matt), Robert Millea (Tiffany), with cancer at 77 years old. Any flat surface would have a to be a welder and received his and Kyle Parker-Millea; nine Preston was born in Santa face drawn on it - doors, tables, welder’s certificate at age 17. great-grandchildren, Rebecca As a welder, he earned $1.20 Barbara, California, then moved or windows. He carved many In 1946, Keith went to work Roberts (Leo), James Ennes, per hour. to Livermore with his family. figures out of wood stumps and for Bercovich Cigar Company Brandon, Michael and Mat- Keith met Betty May Wig- He attended Inman and Green scraps of lumber and decorated in Oakland, then he joined Gla- thew D’Anjou, Briana and gins in Oakland, and after a school with his two brothers, his yard with them. ser Bros. Cigar Company in Carly Estevez, and Makayla short courtship, they became G.C. and Eugene. He left Liver- He was his own man and Oakland. In 1947 and 1948, and Sydney Millea; and four engaged. Keith decided to join more High School at age 16 to a one-of-a-kind friend. Every- Karen and Keith were born. great-great-granddaughters, the Navy in 1944 at the age of work for Sunset Homes as a body that knew Preston admired In 1952, Keith and Betty Allison, Madison, Cheyann and 18. He was stationed in the Phil- laborer. He learned to be a car- his personality. bought a brand-new, three- Marissa Roberts. ippine Sea aboard the Destroyer penter and pour concrete, and His daughter, Isa (Tom) bedroom, one-bath, single-car He is preceded in death by USS Walker DD517. At the end he worked for Robles Concrete Haase and two grandchildren garage home for $9,200 in the his wife, Betty; parents, Ruby of World War II, he returned to for many years, finishing and survive him. His many friends Hillview Crest housing subdi- and Lark; and sister, Gerry San Diego. After he was dis- setting forms. young colts for N-3 Cattle Co. and their children made his vision in Hayward. Keith and Millea. charged, he returned to Oakland Preston was also a bartender He loved that cowboy life - no family larger than anything, Betty enjoyed 30 years of mar- Private family services will to marry Betty in Reno, Nevada, at the Livermore bars - when- electricity or running water was Uncle Preston. He will never be riage until Betty passed away be held at Union Cemetery in ever he was tending the bar, they just how he liked it. He always forgotten and there will always on Nov. 10, 1945. Byron in the near future. were always full. He had many had dogs, and he had the same be a story about Preston. of friends and was always fun horse for more than 30 years Long live Cowboy. to be around. (named) old Wall Street. That Callaghan Mortuary is hon- He worked as a cowboy for horse was the first thing he ored to be serving the Kaiser John Rock II several ranches, working cattle would ask about every morning. family. An online guestbook May 10, 1955 – May 19, 2020 and fixing fences. He was a Preston liked shooting guns is available for condolences at horse shoer and would ride the and throwing knives. He made www.callaghanmortuary.com. John Thomas Rock II passed his children, to name a few. away on Tuesday, May 19, John was married to his high 2020, at the young age of 65. school sweetheart, Debbie, in John was born May 10, July 1978. Together, they built 1955, in Landstuhl, Germany, a wonderful life and raised four and was one of two children to amazing children. Ray (Bugsy) Maestas Carvis and Stefanie Rock. John is survived by his wife, Jan. 30, 1938 – July 6, 2020 He graduated from Liver- Debbie; sister, Jessie Barrett more High School in 1974. (Steven); son, John T. Rock III Ray (Bugsy) Maestas passed Ray (Bugsy) retired after 30 He worked at General Electric (Mabel); and three daughters, peacefully on July 6, 2020. years working at the Lawrence Vallecitos and Lawrence Liver- Paula Nobriga (Neil), Heidi Words cannot explain how Livermore National Laboratory more National Laboratory as a Freitas (Johnnie) and Stefanie much he was loved. and part-time at Granucci’s and security officer before pursuing Rock; his two grandchildren, Ray was preceded in death the Matador in Livermore. He his career in law enforcement. Aurora and Ehsan Nobriga; by his parents, Eliza and Ray; is survived by his sons and He attended the Contra Costa and several loving nieces and brothers, Hank, Frank and Gene; daughters, Tony and Don Mae- County Sheriff’s Academy and nephews. and his loving daughter, Sandy stas, Lisa Andrews Maestas and graduated second in his class in John will be laid to rest at Maestas Norwood. He leaves Diane Newman; 10 grandkids 20 years. Throughout his life, December 1981. John enjoyed hobbies and out- Cherokee Memorial Cemetery behind a happy life with his and 10 great grandkids. John retired from Contra in Lodi, California. Funeral and wife Patty (who he adored) and See you soon dad, Over the door activities such as hunting, Costa County after serving the competitive shooting, camping, services will be announced at a a home in Arizona where they Rainbow! community he loved for over later date. retired. fishing and drawing pictures for

Mary K. LeBlanc May 19, 1930 – July 29, 2020 in the South. technical Russian to her fel- room once a week to participate brew, Greek, and other subjects, Anne and James LeBlanc and Her mother taught her to low physicists, and she played in science classes, complete encouraging many to further Elizabeth Frayne; and grand- read before she started kinder- in the community symphony with lab reports, which, much their education, and helped edit children, Charles, Sonja and garten, and she remained an ex- orchestra as well. to the pleasure of the 4th grad- several books. She played the Sam Frayne. cellent student. One of her early In 1961, she married her ers, did not need to be written cello at home, enjoying regular A small, socially distanced teaching experiences occurred friend and former Michigan in cursive, but only had to be chamber music sessions with funeral mass was celebrated during high school, when the colleague, James M. LeBlanc, legible. She was always pleased family and friends. Aug. 4, at St. Michael’s Cem- Latin teacher was taken ill, and and moved to Livermore to to hear later when students had She loved learning, and she etery in Livermore. she was assigned to teach the begin their family. She played enjoyed these classes and been loved her teachers, students, Here are a few ideas for freshman class until a qualified in the Livermore Symphony inspired to pursue careers in colleagues, friends and neigh- ways you might choose to honor substitute Latin teacher could be Orchestra and found many op- science. bors. She treasured decades- Mary’s memory: hired. Just for fun, she entered portunities to volunteer in the In 1993, she returned to long correspondences with a • Share your knowledge, tal- the state Latin competition later church, in Girl Scouts and at school as a student, in the sum- number of faraway friends, ents or enthusiasms with that year, taking first place. Sonoma Avenue School, where mer intensive Greek workshop being delighted when the de- someone else. She studied nuclear physics she taught reading, math and at UC Berkeley. She continued velopment of email technology • Learn something new. Mary LeBlanc died July 29, at the University of Michigan, science until the school closed studying classical Greek texts simplified the writing process. • Support a reputable chari- 2020, at the age of 90. earning her PhD in 1957. She in 1983. for the next 26 years, making She also continued loving and table organization, such as Mary Kate Brice was born moved then to Idaho Falls, Her largest project at the regular trips to the Berkeley praying for those who were not CARE or the Alameda Coun- May 19, 1930, in Chicago, and continuing her research at the school began when the prin- campus to use the library and able to keep in touch. ty Community Food Bank. spent most of her childhood National Reactor Testing Sta- cipal asked if she could create meet with a series of tutors in She was preceded in death If you have memories to in Elmhurst, Illinois, though tion. In her spare time, she vol- a science lab. She agreed, and the classics department. by her husband, Jim; daughter, share with others who knew her, during World War II the fam- unteered to teach basic physics almost every 4th through 6th She continued tutoring in Clare; and brother, Bill. 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San ice and sea-level changes, lence are nuclear weapons of teachers and first responders, I-580 trips (including 8,000 San Jose HSR, Silicon Valley, Joaquin doesn't vote their por- weather and climate, renew- mass destruction. she voted not to consider any trucks) is more than five times mid-Peninsula, Oakland and tion until 2022. We have time able energy, and the reality of How can we promote a plan. Jerry, along with the the projected Valley Link beyond by simply going to the to do it right. global warming. local civilian life of compas- majority of the City Council, ridership. local train station? 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In 1984 our Friday Episodes munity members, there is an a.m. Abolish Nuclear connection and a love for this Need a dose of opera while on teens and adults may register for tax code was 26,300 pages; by enormous difference between Weapons (Tri-Valley CARES) classic show. For more information, their summer reading game boards 2016 it had grown to 74,608 lock-down? Check out LV Opera Karla Brown and her opposi- On the Historic 75th anniver- visit https://kimluty.com/. on YouTube. New releases every on the library’s website at www. pages. tion for mayor, Jerry Pentin. sary of the U.S. Atomic Bombing of LivermoreLibrary.net. For more Citizens in 22 other de- Sunday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 Friday at 7 p.m. Pacific Time. 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Enter events online at www.independentnews.com/calendar or 288 Main Street, Pleasanton | (925) 846-2520 email [email protected] for print. Hours: Sun–Thu 11am–7pm, Fri & Sat 11am–8pm www.independentnews.com AUGUST 6, 2020 • The Independent 11 Annual Hiroshima Day Protest Against Nuclear Weapons Goes Virtual The annual Hiroshima Day protest dubbed “From Hiroshima to a Healthy known for releasing the Pentagon Papers “We live in a time of growing nuclear against nuclear weapons at the gates to Tomorrow: Embracing Our Common to the news media in 1971 and author of peril,” Kelley said. the Lawrence Livermore National Labo- Humanity.” It will be part of a national “The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ ratory (LLNL ) in Livermore will be held two-day event organized by the Hiroshima a Nuclear War Planner”; and the Rev. No- iconic Doomsday Clock, designed in 1947 virtually on Thursday, Aug. 6, with pre- Nagasaki 75 Coalition. Nagasaki was buaki Hanaoka, who survived the bombing to show the risk of existential nuclear recorded segments streamed on YouTube. bombed three days after Hiroshima. of Nagasaki. danger and originally set at 7 minutes to “We tried to replicate the rally ex- Tri-Valley CARES recorded segments Kelley noted that the Trump adminis- midnight, was advanced to 100 seconds to perience for our viewers,” said Marylia of the virtual protest outside the gates to tration has requested a 20% increase in midnight in January. Kelley, executive director of Tri-Valley LLNL last months, with cardboard cutouts funding for the National Nuclear Security “That the closest to annihilation that it CARES, which advocates for abolishment to represent some of the people who usu- Administration’s weapons programs in the has ever been set,” Kelley said. of nuclear weapons and organizes the an- ally attend the protest. fiscal 2021 budget, and that other nuclear To view the virtual protest, from 8-9:30 nual protest. The rally will also include recorded powers are following suit. She added that a.m., go to bit.ly/INDY_Virtual-Protest. This is the 75th anniversary of the first segments with Gar Alperovitz, author 88% of LLNL’s funding for the next fiscal The protest can also be viewed on the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Ja- of “Atomic Diplomacy, Hiroshima and year is targeted for nuclear weapons activi- Tri-Valley CARES website, www.trival- pan, by the U.S. on Aug. 6, 1945, during Potsdam” and “The Decision to Use the ties, while less than 2% of the budget is leycares.org, or the Hiroshima Nagasaki World War II. The online protest has been Atomic Bomb”; Daniel Ellsberg, best for civilian science. Coalition website, bit.ly/INDY-hiroshima.

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