VOLUME LII, NUMBER 12 Your Local News Source Since 1963 SERVING DUBLIN • LIVERMORE • PLEASANTON • SUNOL THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015 Kaiser Joins Lung Cancer Trials Linking Genetics, Drug Therapy By Jeff Garberson way cancer drugs are tested. region. All Kaiser medical according to information strict medical criteria may Find Out What's Kaiser Permanente is They “have the potential to centers in Kaiser’s Southern from the National Cancer join one of the trials. participating in two very fundamentally transform California, Northwest and Institute, which supports The two trials are known Happening large clinical trials that are how doctors identify the best Hawaii regions are also the work. by acronyms: LUNG-MAP Check Out Section A being carried out nationwide experimental treatments for participating. In Northern California , and ALCHEMIST. Section A is filled with in an effort to improve lung cancer patients,” according As big as it is, Kaiser Kaiser treats roughly 1,600 LUNG-MAP, which information about arts, cancer treatment by linking to Dr. J. Marie Suga, a he- alone does not see nearly lung cancer patients in a typ- stands for Lung Cancer people, entertainment and a patient’s genetic profile to matology oncologist based enough lung cancer patients ical year, Suga said. Only a Master Protocol, began last special events. There are his or her response to spe- in Kaiser’s Vallejo medical to meet the needs of the small fraction will meet the June. It expects to screen education stories, a variety cific drugs. center. trials, so more than 200 criteria required for partici- some 600 to 1,200 patients of features, and the arts and entertainment and bulletin The trials may also have a Suga heads the trials in medical centers will be par- pation. Lung cancer patients nationally every year for larger role in improving the board. Kaiser’s Northern California ticipating across the country, in the Tri-Valley who meet (See TRIALS, page 4) Moving Trash Glazer, To New Site Bonilla Was Expected Headed for Moving San Francisco trash from the Altamont Landfill to another site will Run-Off not impact the city's abil- ity to pay-off its part of the In May Bankhead Theater agree- ment. Voters in the State Sen- Last September, the ate 7th District headed to Livermore City Council ap- the polls Tuesday to decide proved an agreement with on a replacement for Mark the Livermore Valley Per- DeSaulnier, who was elected forming Arts Center to pur- to Congress. chase the Bankhead Theater. With all precincts report- The city issued $9.2 mil- ing, it appears that Demo- lion in certificates of partici- crats Steve Glazer and Susan pation (COP) to purchase the Bonilla will face each other theater. The certificates will in a run-off vote on May 19. be paid off using the com- Neither received over 50 munity impact fees from the percent of the vote. Altamont and Vasco Road Glazer led with 33,361 landfills. (33.2%) votes followed by City Manager Marc Rob- Bonilla with 24,635 (24.5%). erts commented, "San Fran- Former Assemblyman Joan cisco taking its trash else- Buchanan, a Democrat, was where will have no negative third with 22,950 (22.8%) impact on the city's ability to votes followed by Republi- pay off the COPs. The ex- can Michaela Hertle 16,820 pected move was calculated (16.7%) and Terry Kremin into the cash flows." with 2,834 (2.8%). He added, "Conversely, if Hertle had dropped out of San Francisco stays longer the race at the beginning and than anticipated, the city endorsed Glazer. will be able to make the pay- Independent expendi- ments and have additional tures, reported at over $2 cash." million, played a role in the election with most of it ben- At the time the council Photo - Doug Jorgensen approved purchase of the efitting Glazer and Bonilla. Bankhead Theater, city of- One young man held out his plate for a serving of green pancakes last Saturday during the annual Alameda Glazer was the top vote ficials estimated potential County Firefighters Local 55 Pancake Breakfast. getter in both Contra Costa revenue from the landfill and Alameda Counties. fees at about $17 million, more than enough to cover the roughly $13 million the city will need to pay off the Pleasanton Schools Considering Bond/Tax Survey certificates and service the debt. Pleasanton Unified want to explore financing in technology and various wireless system. It will cost they might find the money. School District Trustees for future tech program building improvements. One $895,000 to install a new Trustees said that they White House want to look into hiring a costs, and also the need to identified project was updat- system districtwide, accord- would be fine taking consultant to see how a gen- improve old buildings and ing the district's wireless ing to a bid from a provider. $220,000 from the interest Science Advisor eral obligation bond issue adapt spaces for modern system on all campuses. The board authorized earned by the Sycamore or a parcel tax would test in curriculum. Tech use currently ex- staff to negotiate with that Fund, money set aside to To Take Top public polling. Trustees indicated that ceeds capacity so much that provider. However, the sum finance technology. They Role at Lab Trustees said at their they were aware of the need Pleasanton Middle School of $895,000 prompted the also have hopes of obtaining meeting March 10 that they for a large capital investment has had problems with its trustees to discuss where (See SURVEY, page 4) Patricia Falcone, the as- sociate director for National Security and International Affairs in the White House Expert on the Economic Office of Science and Tech- nology Policy (OSTP), has Impact of the Arts to Speak been selected as deputy director for Science and "No Foolin' . The in the field of arts funding, Technology at Lawrence Arts Mean Business" is the research, policy, and using Livermore National Labora- theme of a free workshop to the arts to address commu- tory (LLNL). be presented Wed., April 1 nity development issues. He Falcone will join the Lab at the Bankhead Theater in publishes The National Arts on April 7. Livermore. Index, the annual measure She replaces Greg Suski, Randy Cohen, vice presi- of the health and vitality of who held the position on an dent of Research for Ameri- arts in the U.S., as well as (See LAB, page 5) cans for the Arts, will be the the two premier economic guest speaker. He will talk studies of the arts industries. Regional Trail about the economic impact Cohen developed the of the arts on communities National Arts Policy Round- Photo - Doug Jorgensen Dedication and tourism. table, an annual convening Visit Tri-Valley orga- of leaders who focus on Students at Junction Avenue K-8 School in Livermore were dressed in blue, the color Scheduled nized the presentation as the advancement of Ameri- representing colon cancer, as part of a wellness series that provided information part of its ongoing effort to can culture, in partnership about various cancers. A dedication ceremony increase tourism focused on with Robert Redford and will mark the public opening the arts. the Sundance Institute. A of the Shadow Cliffs to Del A reception will be held sought after speaker, he has Junction Avenue Students Gain an Valle Regional Trail on the in the Bankhead Theater given speeches in 49 states, Sycamore Grove Extension lobby from 5 to 6 p.m. and regularly appears in Understanding of the Importance of Health property. prior to the speech sched- news media—including the The event will be held uled from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Wall Street Journal, The By Carol Graham lack of health to interfere tant for living a long life," March 21, 2015, 10:30 a.m. theater. Cohen's talk will be New York Times, and on The students at Junction with discovering new things noted Emily Andrassy. "It Hosting the ceremoney will followed by a question and C-SPAN, CNN, CNBC, Avenue K-8 School get it. and living a fulfilling life," also makes you feel good be Tri-Valley Conservancy, answer session. and NPR. "Health is important be- said Jessica Keaney. about yourself." Livermore Area Recreation Cohen is a noted expert (See ARTS IMPACT, page 4) cause you don’t want your "Being healthy is impor- "To me, being healthy is and Park District and East (See HEALTH, page 12) Bay Regional Park District. This trail segment com- PET OF THE WEEK pletes a critical gap and Inside Are you picking up Radar’s signals? The 8-month- connects two regional parks: old mini-Schnauzer mix wants you to take him Lake Del Valle Recreational SECTION A Editorial..............................4 home! He wants to be the only one within range of Area and Sycamore Grove Art & Entertainment........... 8 Mailbox...............................4 your heart, however…if Radar detects another dog Regional Park. Accom- he’ll be jealous. Scope out Radar at Valley Humane plished through collabora- Bulletin Board................. 10 Roundup...............................3 tion among public agencies Society today! 3670 Nevada Street in Pleasanton, and non-profit organizations, Milestones ...................... 12 Short Notes..................... 10 Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm. For this trail will increase recre- MAIN SECTION Sports.................................6 more info visit valleyhumane.org or call (925) 426- 8656. Photo - Valley Humane Society/V. Kelly (See TRAIL, page 2) Classifieds.......................10 Obituaries.......................9 PAGE 2 - The Independent, MARCH 19, 2015 County Proceeding with Community Choice Aggregation Program Study Alameda County has ac- promises to provide Alam- program is viable and can celerated its efforts to estab- eda County, its cities, resi- deliver significant benefits lish a Community Choice dents and businesses with to residents and businesses.