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VOL. XXII, NUMBER 34 • SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 WWW.PLEASANTONWEEKLY.COM
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5 NEWS Newsom wins recall election with ease
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WHAT A WEEK BY JEREMY WALSH
Who do you represent?
I have election on the brain this
week.
No, not because the costly state-
wide recall election failed embarrass-
ingly at the ballot box Tuesday.
“Overall, we have seen a shift to
by-trustee area elections in cities and
school districts across the state and
wanted to be proactive, rather than
reactive, in our conversation and
The Pleasanton Unified School
District has tapped the brakes to
consideration of this change,” she
told me, in part.
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in-house proposal to shift Board of nity demographics are changing,
Trustees elections from at-large to our representation should change
area-based. to reflect that,” Laursen added.
Now, I’m going to commit what “By-trustee area elections will
some might consider a cardinal sin lower the barrier to participate —
in opinion-writing (though a tact both in campaign financing terms
that would help social discourse and and voter outreach, because you
progress if taken more often): I don’t have a smaller campaign area —
love this idea for PUSD, but I don’t and should help to increase our
hate it either. diversity.”
The debate — and how authentic I agree that our local elected bod- Magnificent westside Alamo estate home located on one of Alamo’s
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voters in protected classes (race, evidence and perspective is severe-
religion or language minority popu- ly at risk of failing to accomplish
lations) to influence the outcome of those important goals, and therefore
an election. comes off as an inauthentic exercise.
Area-based elections, because of If I were Pleasanton Unified, I
how neighborhoods and communi- would consider taking time to study
ties can be clustered, create more fair
contests is the conclusion.
Interestingly to me at the time,
how the other Tri-Valley agencies
who recently made the switch are
navigating the new waters before
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the few Tri-Valley agencies unchal- productive in its first year while around the world (Australia,
lenged back in 2018 and 2019. Dublin Unified still isn’t exactly the The United Kingdom,
Then this summer, the issue was poster child for togetherness. South Africa & USA)
introduced at PUSD seemingly out I wouldn’t make the switch in
of the blue. And unlike nearby juris- PUSD given the facts currently in
dictions, this push was brought by front of us, but I won’t fret much
the board itself without any public if they do. Embracing evolution is
challenge as the impetus. essential.
It seemed like full steam ahead, a I just hope that though they’ll rep-
forgone conclusion, for PUSD until resent voting constituencies in their
the board agreed on Sept. 9 to slow specific geographic area, the trustees
the process to allow time for more understand that they should always
community input before adopting make decisions in the best interests
the resolution and to avoid making of all PUSD students and the district HAVE FU N W HI LE LE AR NI
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Newsfront
DIGEST Negotiations still up in the air for
Street work begins
Crews started work this week
Pleasanton Unified and teachers union
on the city’s annual street mainte- District, APT bargaining reps move into ‘fact finding’ stage in mediation process
nance project in neighborhoods
throughout Pleasanton. BY JULIA BAUM that would give our educators a fair Last month, the district’s nego- experienced teachers.”
P
Slurry seal and resurfacing leasanton Unified School Dis- return for the work that they do,” but tiating team offered the collective “This was done prior to the As-
roadwork will continue during trict and the Association of APT contends that PUSD “arrived bargaining unit a two-year compen- sociation of Pleasanton Teachers de-
the fall. Visit the “Pavement Man- Pleasanton Teachers, which with excuses.” sation package from 2020 through claring impasse, and it remains the
agement Program” page at www. represents certificated staff mem- “Rather than spending the time 2022 “equivalent to a 5% increase” district’s offer at this time,” Gan-
cityofpleasantonca.gov for proj- bers, are still in the midst of tense in mediation with APT members, to the APT, according to Gannon. non added. “The district is ready to
ect schedules, traffic impacts and contract negotiations. management chose to send out mis- The offer includes “both one-time continue conversations, should APT
other updates. Spokesman Patrick Gannon told leading information to the commu- and ongoing salary increases, as well choose to return to the negotiations
the Weekly on Wednesday the dis- nity, including students,” representa- as improved stipends for all special table to finalize the collective bar-
Library book sale trict has “moved into fact finding tives said, adding the district’s public education staff, nurses, psycholo- gaining agreement.”
The Friends of the Pleasanton as part of our mediation process,” communication “never mentions stu- gists, speech language pathologists, The California Public Employment
Library are hosting their next which included a meeting between dents and this demonstrates why no and behaviorists,” Gannon said. “Our Relations Board declared the impasse
book sale next Saturday (Sept. PUSD and APT on Sept. 6. agreement has been reached.” proposal also includes new stipends between PUSD and APT in July. That
25) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the APT said in a statement to the APT added they “have been will- for middle school teachers in extra- same month, APT received a 3.5%
grounds of the Pleasanton Public Weekly on Wednesday that the ing to continue negotiations with curricular programs, as well as an salary increase via annual step and
Library at 400 Old Bernal Ave. district’s proposals for certificated management to address our guiding increase in the professional rate of column adjustments outlined in the
“There will be books for all
staff “do not center around what is principles that ensure that PUSD pay from $32.15 to $46.86.” existing collective bargaining agree-
ages, DVDs, and CDs — all in
nearly new condition — at re- best for our students.” Members at supports our students by investing in Up to 15 years of service credit to ment, but no other pay adjustments
ally great prices. Find treasures the Sept. 1 mediation session were the best resources and supports, class new hires has also been offered by
for yourself, your family and “ready to secure an agreement ... sizes and highly qualified educators.” the district “in order to help recruit See NEGOTIATIONS on Page 9
friends,” organizers said.
There will also be a meet-
and-greet with the local fire and
police departments during the
Newsom
event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Vets Hall open house
defeats
American Legion Post 237 is
set to hold an open house for
recall
veterans and their families this
Saturday (Sept. 18) at 1 p.m. at
the Pleasanton Veterans Memo-
with ease
rial Hall located at 301 Main St. 82.54% of county
in downtown.
Tours of the historic building
voters say No to ouster,
will be conducted throughout per early local returns
the afternoon. Light refreshments
will be served. BY LAUREL ROSENHALL AND
Commander Dale Bowman SAMEEA KAMAL / CALMATTERS
said the post has three mis-
sions: “Serving and supporting The attempt to throw Gov. Gavin
our senior veterans, mentoring Newsom out of office failed by a
young veterans as they return wide margin, according to vote
from military service, and serving counts released Tuesday night in
the community in many other COURTESY LPC California’s historic recall election.
ways.” For more information on Rendering shows the design concept for the new agriculture sciences: horticulture building, which broke ground With some 9.1 million ballots
the open house, call Bowman at this month at Las Positas College in Livermore. counted — out of 22.3 million bal-
925-963-7004. lots mailed to registered voters —
‘Funding Your College’
LPC breaks ground on the No vote is ahead of the Yes vote
63.9% to 36.1%, according to the
The city of Pleasanton’s Com-
munity Education Series is re- new buildings California Secretary of State.
Newsom pulled to such a big
early lead that the Associated Press,
turning next Thursday with a
free workshop, “Funding Your Measure A-funded projects will feature classrooms, labs, CNN, NBC and other networks de-
College Education.” faculty offices, among other facilities clared within an hour of the polls
“Geared towards students and closing Tuesday night that the re-
parents of high-schoolers, the BY CIERRA BAILEY Positas Community College Dis- tutoring with study areas, net- call had failed and Newsom had
workshop will share the basics of Las Positas College marked the trict that was approved by vot- working, maker space and fac- survived.
financial aid, how and when to start of construction on three ers in 2016, which allows the ulty offices, LPC officials said. “We are enjoying an overwhelm-
apply, who qualifies and how eli- new academic buildings with an schools to upgrade technology The building will also house ing ‘no’ vote tonight here in the
gibility is determined,” organizers in-person ceremony on campus and science labs and aging class- expanded library functions, in- state of California,” Newsom said in
said. “Participants will also gather last Friday. rooms, retrofit buildings for im- cluding the reference desk, study a brief appearance in the courtyard
information and resources for
The school will soon have proved safety and security, and areas, new staff offices and library of the state Democratic Party head-
student aid opportunities from
the federal government, the State an academic support and office acquire facilities and equipment. operational support spaces. quarters in Sacramento on Election
of California, post-secondary building, public safety complex The academic support and of- Designed by Lionakis, the new Night. “But ‘no’ was not the only
institutions,and private sources.” (PSC)/advanced manufacturing fice building — which was de- PSC and AMT building will be to- thing that was expressed tonight. I
Andrea Silas, UC Berkeley fi- and transportation (AMT) build- signed by LPAS Architecture & gether to allow for shared linkag- want to focus on what we said ‘yes’
nancial aid advisor, will lead the ing and an agriculture sciences: Designer — will create 88,000 es between the various programs, to as a state. We said ‘yes’ to science,
presentation. Sign up at www. horticulture building. square feet for a new English classrooms and event spaces, ac- ‘yes’ to vaccines, we said ‘yes’ to
pleasantonfun.com (course code These new developments were center, math center, math em- cording to LPC officials. ending this pandemic.”
No. 3464). The Zoom-based funded by Measure A, a $950 porium, computer science cen-
workshop runs from 7-8:30 p.m. million bond for the Chabot-Las ter, computer labs, classrooms, See COLLEGE on Page 8 See RECALL on Page 8
Thursday (Sept. 23). Q
Pleasanton Weekly • September 17, 2021 • Page 5
NEWSFRONT
Pleasanton Unified pauses consideration of switching
to district-based elections
Board of Trustees asks for more time to engage community members
BY JULIA BAUM addressing it before it becomes a “We feel that both for public elections office know about the for it, I think it’s important that
Pleasanton Unified School Dis- legal matter,” Gannon said. “We’d engagement and also time, that change.” we consider equity and I think
trict is slowing down plans to risk a lawsuit and being responsible the best way forward is to take Attorney William Tunick, who there’s a good reason why this is
switch school board elections from for paying legal fees. Which is likely half an hour, an hour ... at every has been contracted by the dis- being brought up,” Mokashi said.
at-large to by-area after the Board given this has happened in sur- single board meeting from now trict for assistance on the mapping “But I am very concerned about
of Trustees asked for more time to rounding districts.” until December,” assistant superin- and transition process, explained the timing of it and would concur
engage with community members Hundreds of California public tendent of business services Ahmad that county election offices usually if the deadline isn’t until March for
and to amend language in a resolu- school districts and other local Sheikholeslami said, adding “we’ve “want the information (in) March or the county ... that we maximize
tion originally headed for formal agencies have transitioned from mapped it out that the next meeting April before the election, so there’s that time to make sure we get
adoption at its regular meeting last at-large to by-area elections over on the 23rd will be a good pre-map clearly enough time for that.” the appropriate engagement for the
week. the past few years, including Dub- meeting discussion about criteria, “The schedule that we’ve an- community.”
By-trustee-area elections, where lin Unified and San Ramon Valley getting input.” ticipated and that’s reflected in the The board also considered po-
candidates are elected by voters in Unified. PUSD hopes to receive data from resolution, would be to keep the tential “negative side effects of
geographic subdistricts, are consid- Though pulled at the request of the U.S. census by Sept. 14 “so we’ll district closer to the 90-day time- board members becoming more
ered legally immune from challenge several board members for further be able to start providing more pre- line that’s mentioned in the statute, attached to their actual district in-
under the California Voting Rights amendment, the resolution brought map meeting information, taking and that’s why that timeline has stead of looking at the whole good
Act. Currently PUSD trustees are to the board at their Sept. 9 meet- feedback from the board and com- you making adoption at your De- of their entire district,” and Mo-
elected by all voters throughout ing stated the district’s intention to munity,” and look at map options cember meeting,” Tunick said. kashi asked to include language in
the district, but the CVRA prohib- start the process to transition from during subsequent meetings over Trustee Mary Jo Carreon said the the resolution essentially declaring
its “at-large” elections in certain at-large to by-trustee area elections, the next few months. The district timeline gave her concern: “This is that “even though we’re elected by
circumstances, which is one reason including a general outline of the is also building a website with in- talking in December, and I know an area, our role is for the good of
district officials said they have re- development process for the trustee formation about the mapping and it’s going to be really hard to en- all the students.”
cently considered the change. area boundary map. transition process, and using other gage community members around Trustee Steve Maher said some
Spokesman Patrick Gannon told Pre-map hearings would take communication channels to “ramp Thanksgiving and the Christmas parents have told him “if you start
the Weekly that the district is “try- place beginning next month, ac- up that piece of the communica- holiday, so I feel like we need to dividing up the community then
ing to be proactive” by transitioning cording to staff, and starting in the tion” with the community. extend that a little bit more.” no longer will it be the Pleasanton
to area-based elections, and said November 2022 general election, Laursen then asked if there was a Trustee Kelly Mokashi con- school community.”
no lawsuits have been threatened the map would be used in PUSD timeline to meet in order to qualify curred, and said she thinks the “I just need to know more, I
or filed against PUSD about the trustee elections. On Sept. 9, Board the changes for the general elec- process “needs to be community- want to include parents more,”
matter. President Joan Laursen asked if tion next year and Sheikholeslami driven with trustee and district Maher said. “I would really like to
“It was brought forward by the the pre-map hearings will be part replied, “Our goal is to get to a map support because that’s where we’re include them on what they think,
board to help support diversity of regular board meetings or held by December.” going to get the buy-in for this do they think this is a good idea.
on the governance team, and yes, separately. Sheikholeslami added, “I believe process.” Right now you’re asking us to move
that meeting that timeline will give “I want to be really clear, I really forward when I don’t know what
us plenty of opportunity to let the do believe in this and I advocate most of the people think.” Q
Enjoy a Career as a
Former attorneys for shooter in Steinle
Black Tie Chauffeur case call on Biden for man’s release
We train you to become a Professional. Defendant in Pleasanton native’s death remains incarcerated in federal case
Jose Inez Garcia Zarate — ac- But, in 2019, a state appeals court General Jeff Sessions were out-
Full-Time positions available. Flexible cused of shooting a gun along a San overturned the conviction, with a raged by the verdicts,” Ugarte and
schedule. Stay connected with Francisco pier in 2015 and killing panel of judges finding that Garcia Gonzalez said. “Rather than evalu-
a woman — remains in prison as Zarate possessed the gun too briefly ate the jury’s finding, Trump and
your community and enjoy a he awaits trial on federal charges, to be convicted. Sessions rushed to keep Garcia
career driving for our elite but his former attorneys with the Then, immediately after the Zarate in custody. Thus far, their
city’s Public Defender’s Office are 2019 acquittal, federal prosecutors efforts are working. What they
Chauffeur Team. calling on U.S. President Joe Biden moved to charge Garcia Zarate with could not change, however, is that
to release him. federal charges of being an ex-felon Garcia Zarate is factually inno-
Garcia Zarate was acquitted of in possession of a gun and one cent of the charges, including the
murder and manslaughter charges count of being an undocumented federal indictment alleging gun
in San Francisco Superior Court person in possession of a gun. possession.”
in 2017 for the shooting at Pier 45 The federal case, however, re- The post continued, “Now is the
that killed Pleasanton native Kate mains stalled as U.S. District Judge time for the Biden administration to
Steinle, 32, as she walked with her Vince Chhabria has doubted Garcia let the world know federal prosecu-
father on July 1, 2015. Zarate’s mental competency, and tions will not be premised on lies
San Francisco Public Defender’s Garcia Zarate remains jailed. and misinformation. Let’s finally tell
Office chief attorney Matt Garcia Over the years, the case became a the truth: this accidental shooting
and managing attorney Francisco national flashpoint in debates over tragedy happened because we’re a
Ugarte, who represented Garcia Za- immigration, as Zarate is an undoc- country with over 400 million guns
rate in that case, have contended umented Mexican citizen who had in private hands. Should we be sur-
that the shooting was an accident, been deported five times and had prised that deaths result daily from
with Garcia Zarate being unaware seven felony convictions. Former this allegiance? Justice for Mr. Gar-
that a wrapped object he found was U.S. President Donald Trump fre- cia Zarate is overdue. It is time to
a gun and that he accidentally fired quently cited the case as he sought drop politically motivated charges
it before immediately throwing it more harsher immigration policies. against him.”
into the Bay. On Sunday, both Ugarte and The post can be found at https://
Call 925.487.7741 or Following his 2017 acquittal, Gonzalez, in a joint post on the mtt-gonzalez33.medium.com/.
Email your Resume to however, prosecutors filed new
charges of being an ex-felon in
website Medium, called for Biden
to release Garcia Zarate.
Garcia Zarate’s current attorney
in the federal case, Tony Serra, was
hiring@blacktietrans.com possession of a gun against Garcia
Zarate and he was found guilty and
“Garcia Zarate is still in cus-
tody only because then-President
not immediately available for com-
ment. Q
sentenced to three years in prison. Donald Trump and then-Attorney —Bay City News Service
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Contra Costa County order to require vaccine or Pleasanton
negative test for gyms, indoor dining Weekly
Rule for customers taking effect on Wednesday; employees must comply by Nov. 1 PUBLISHER
Neighboring Contra Costa County unvaccinated residents. to save lives, protect our overbur- Nov. 1, or to test weekly. Gina Channell Wilcox, Ext. 1171
has issued a countywide health order While the worst of the latest spike dened healthcare system, and slow Proof of vaccination includes
EDITORIAL
requiring patrons to show proof of has seemingly passed, Contra Costa the pandemic enough to keep our showing photo ID and a vaccina-
Editor
COVID-19 vaccination or a recent County is still seeing daily case rates schools open,” Dr. Chris Farnitano, tion record card from the Centers
negative test in restaurants, gyms, comparable to February. Between the county health officer, said in for Disease Control and Prevention Jeremy Walsh, Ext. 1172
and other indoor businesses where Aug. 15 and Aug. 31, there were a statement. “Reducing community (CDC), or copies or photos of the Tri Valley Life Editor
there’s elevated risk of spreading 15 COVID-19-related deaths in the transmission of the virus now is key cards. Documentation from health Dolores Fox Ciardelli
COVID-19. county. That number increased to 20 to preventing future spikes in cases care providers are also acceptable, Editor Emeritus
The order goes into effect on between Sept. 1 to Sept. 7. from overwhelming our county’s as are digital vaccine records issued Jeb Bing
Wednesday (Sept. 22) and will re- County health officials estimate hospitals during the winter months.” by the state of California. Staff Reporters
quire patrons to prove they’re fully unvaccinated residents account for The new order applies to busi- People can visit myvaccinere-
Cierra Bailey, Ext. 6528
vaccinated, or have been tested with- 95.9% of the county’s deaths so far. nesses where patrons remove masks cord.cdph.ca.gov for a link to
Julia Baum, Ext. 1176
in the previous three days. COVID-19 case rates are five times to drink or eat indoors (including their digital vaccination and can
Health officials say Contra Costa higher in unvaccinated county resi- entertainment venues) and indoor go to cchealth.org/coronavirus for Jeanita Lyman, Ext. 1179
County has seen a severe spike dents compared to fully vaccinated fitness facilities, including yoga and more information about the county Contributors
in COVID-19 cases and hospi- residents. Hospitalization rates are dance studios. health order or where to find a Tim Hunt, Dennis Miller,
talizations this summer, due to 16 times higher and death rates are The order also requires workers vaccination site in Contra Costa Mike Sedlak, Nancy Lewis
the increased prevalence of the approximately 22 times higher. in these indoor venues to show County. Q
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highly infectious delta variant and “This order is necessary now proof of being fully vaccinated by —Tony Hicks, BCN Foundation
Design and Production Manager
Kristin Brown
Faulconer told supporters that Box out any prominent Democrats Designers
RECALL while he initially set out to cam- from running as a replacement and Linda Atilano, Amy Levine,
Continued from Page 5 paign for 2022, it turned into a focus on telling Democrats to just Paul Llewellyn, Doug Young
recall campaign. He said he’d take vote “no.” In 2003, Democrat Cruz
“We said yes to diversity, we said time to figure out “the best steps Bustamante, the lieutenant gover- ADVERTISING
yes to inclusion, we said yes to here in the coming weeks to con- nor, ran with the slogan “No on the Account Executive
pluralism. We said yes to all those tinue to be a fighter, to continue to recall, Yes on Bustamante.” Karen Klein, Ext. 1177
things that we hold dear as Califor- serve our great state.” Newsom’s campaign said that Real Estate Sales
nians, and I would argue, as Ameri- Elder indicated that he will likely gave some Democrats the belief Carol Cano, Ext. 1173
cans,” the governor added. run for governor next year if he that they could recall Davis and still
But there are likely many more does not win this time. have a Democratic governor. BUSINESS
votes to count. Here’s why: The votes “We may have lost the battle, but The governor benefited too from Business Associate
reported so far are only those ballots we are going to win the war,” he an enormous fundraising advan- Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 1178
cast before Tuesday, from voters who told supporters on Election Night. tage, raising five times as much Administrative Associate
sent them in by mail, left them in But even before Election Day, money as his opponents combined. Carolyn Chan, Ext. 1174
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election drop boxes or voted early Elder began casting doubt on the Newsom also bet that his strict
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who claimed
in person. After 8 p.m., election offi- validity of the results. He said he approach to the pandemic — as
victory in the recall election Tuesday
cials will begin counting ballots that night, is seen here addressing thought there may be “shenani- the first governor in the nation to HOW TO REACH THE WEEKLY
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In Contra Costa County, the splits Republican, was in third place at not Republican Gov. Scott Walker in say getting vaccinated is more of a
stood at 73.13% for No and 26.87% quite 9%. 2012. (The governor of North Da- public health responsibility than it
for Yes on the recall question, in un- Of ballots tabulated so far state- kota was recalled a century ago, is a personal choice. Q
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NEWSFRONT
Judge wants to know if PG&E fiddled while Dixie burned
Lineman testifies about blown fuses near where massive NorCal wildfire started
BY JOE DWORETZKY / attempted to put the fire out. He then imposed, “PG&E has ignited 20 or Shutoffs” to preemptively de-ener- like this PG&E’s inadequate tech-
BCN FOUNDATION climbed back to the truck and got a more wildfires in California, killing gize lines determined to be at high nology and cumbersome decision-
Even as the Dixie Fire continues pressurized water extinguisher and at least 111 individuals, destroying at risk of sparking fires in dry, windy making processes are a “recipe for
to burn, a federal judge in San Fran- tried again to put out the fire. When least 22,627 structures, and burning conditions. danger.”
cisco is seeking to determine what that failed, he tried to dig a fire break. half a million acres.” At a hearing before the beginning The court is expected to hold a
role, if any, PG&E played in starting Cal Fire ground crews arrived at Under Judge Alsup’s supervision, of the 2021 fire season, the judge further hearing in the matter after
it. around 7 p.m. and took over. there have been numerous hearings said that in his opinion the rules PG&E provides the requested in-
At a hearing held Monday, U.S. At the hearing, Judge Alsup want- on the role that PG&E’s equipment for determining when to implement formation. Q
District Judge William Alsup heard ed to know why the line had not and vegetation management practic- power shutoffs have become “a mat-
testimony from a PG&E utility line- been de-energized earlier, at least by es have had in sparking destructive ter of life and death.”
man who, on July 13, observed two the time the lineman saw the fuse wildfires. While the issue at the hearing NEGOTIATIONS
blown fuses on a powerline near problem through his binoculars. He In earlier hearings, the judge ex- did not involve a preemptive power Continued from Page 5
where the fire started. He also saw a wanted to know the names of the coriated the company’s history of shut off — such as the Public Safety have been made.
tree leaning on the line. PG&E employees involved in the diverting corporate funds from the Power Shutoff — it raised the related The district also allocated $1 mil-
The still active Dixie Fire, one of decision not to de-energize the line safe maintenance of its infrastructure question of when PG&E should cut lion towards supporting teacher pro-
the most destructive in California and directed PG&E to provide that to “enlarge dividends, bonuses, and off power on a line when there is fessional development during the
history, has burned nearly a mil- information by today at noon. political contributions.” a sign that there is a problem, but 2021-22 school year.
lion acres in five counties, destroy- The hearing arose in connection Particularly disturbing to the before the full scope of the problem Around the same time, the Board
ing 1,329 structures and damaging with the probation imposed on judge, has been PG&E’s decade-long is known. of Trustees also approved an agree-
another 95, according to Cal Fire. PG&E following its 2016 criminal failure to fully comply with Cali- Catherine Kissee-Sandoval, an ment with the district’s classified bar-
As of Wednesday morning, the fire conviction for its role in a deadly San fornia law that requires it to clear attorney representing two PG&E gaining unit, the California School
was 75% contained. Bruno gas pipe explosion. trees and vegetation near its power customers who have frequently ap- Employees Association, which ad-
The judge called the hearing to A corporation cannot be impris- distribution lines. The consequence peared in the matter as “friends of justs salary compensation for those
question the lineman about the fire’s oned, but PG&E was sentenced to has been that in times of dry and the court,” said that in situations union members. Q
origins. “the most severe fine possible” and windy conditions, trees have blown
According to the recitation of the longest period of probation al- onto the lines sparking wildfires in
events PG&E filed before the hear- lowed — five years. Among the origi- the grass below. Many
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ing, at 6:48 a.m. on July 13, 2021, nal conditions of probation was the On several occasions, Alsup has
there was a brief power surge on requirement that PG&E not violate imposed additional conditions
Bucks Creek line 1101 and a loss any state or federal law. of probation to force PG&E to re-
of power at Cresta Dam in Plumas That ushered in what the judge duce the risk of wildfires caused One
County.
By 9:07 a.m., after some back and
forth among PG&E’s control center,
called in an earlier order “a stunning
chapter in California history.” Ac-
cording to a tally he made before this
by its equipment. Most recently the
judge has sparred with PG&E on
the circumstances when PG&E must
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PG&E then created a priority 1
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about 10:47 a.m. and while he got
underway in a few minutes, it took
On March 3, 2020 Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency Now Open
due to COVID-19 and subsequently issued Executive Order N-25-
hours to reach the dam. Once he got 20 suspending provisions of the Brown Act allowing meetings via
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not get to the site for several hours City Council
due to difficult back-country road Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
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pole where the fuses were located and 18.81 of the Pleasanton Municipal Code, regarding the Active
until 4:40 p.m., nearly 10 hours after Ground Floor Use Overlay The Spirit of The Old West
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Community Pulse
POLICE BULLETIN County District Attorney’s Of-
fice. Simmons was also previously
begin to feel safe again in their
own home.”
After pleading not guilty, Sim-
mons went to trial this summer
police. Fellow visitors tried to res-
cue him, but couldn’t get him out
convicted of shooting this same According to prosecutors, the for the Brentwood robbery. A Con- of the water.
Man sentenced for woman’s husband in Livermore woman woke up in her Brentwood tra Costa County jury found him Rescue agencies that responded
home robbery in case five years prior. home early in the morning of guilty on Aug. 12 of felony first- spotted Allen and said he ap-
“What the victim experienced that Sept. 17, 2018 to notice someone degree robbery and first-degree peared to be unresponsive before
with Livermore ties morning is anyone’s worst night- in the bathroom behind a curtain burglary with a person present, they lost sight of him, according
A Contra Costa County judge mare: The defendant put her behind but quickly realized it was not her along with an enhancement to the to the state police.
sentenced a Richmond man last the barrel of a handgun, in her own husband. first charge of use of a firearm. The U.S. Coast Guard and other
week to 27 years in state prison bedroom, just feet away from her “The defendant was wearing a Contra Costa County Superior agencies suspended their search
for a first-degree residential rob- 1- and 3-year-old daughters,” said mask, armed with a handgun he Court Judge John Cope sentenced about 6:40 p.m. Sept. 9.
bery in Brentwood that occurred deputy district attorney Amy Bailey, stole from the victim’s closet,” ac- Simmons to 27 years in prison last —Bay City News Service
five days before he was arrested who prosecuted the case. cording to the DA’s office. “The week. The sentence included the
for casing a Rite Aid in Livermore, “The evidence was overwhelm- defendant pointed the handgun at judge imposing a strike against • After a two-week trial and near-
according to prosecutors. ing — after once trying to take the the victim and directed her down- Simmons. ly 50 years of sorrow for the family
The underlying break-in saw life of victim’s husband, the defen- stairs. She was able to escape from It marked Simmons’ second of Janet Ann Taylor, John Getreu
Paul Victor Simmons, also known dant tracked her down, invaded him and she went up to her bed- strike. He received a strike con- has been convicted of murdering
as Paul Muscat, hold a woman her home and forever robbed her room with her children to hide.” viction in 2014 of assault with a the 21-year-old La Honda resident
at gunpoint inside her bedroom, family of their sense of safety,” While they hid, Simmons stole firearm for shooting the Brent- on Stanford University property.
with her two young daughters Bailey added in a statement. “The multiple items from the home in- wood victim’s then-boyfriend, In a case that grabbed headlines
in the home as well, before she victim’s bravery, the first-rate in- cluding three of the husband’s now-husband, in Livermore one across the Bay Area, the jury took
managed to escape and hide with vestigation by Brentwood and firearms, an Apple Watch, Beats year earlier, prosecutors said. little time to make its decision
her kids and he stole property Livermore PD, the jury’s verdict, headphones, car keys and ammu- —Jeremy Walsh Tuesday, with attorneys for the
before fleeing in September 2018, and the court’s well-reasoned sen- nition, according to prosecutors. prosecution and defense having
according to the Contra Costa tence may finally help this family Brentwood police later de- wrapped up their closing state-
In other news
termined the robber entered ments earlier in the day. The ver-
through the garage, and had actu- • A 67-year-old Walnut Creek dict was read at about 4:30 p.m.
Patricia Marie Gette ally searched for blueprints of the
home days before breaking in.
man is missing and presumed
dead after he tried to jump across
Getreu, 76, was found guilty of
first-degree murder and a special
January 27, 1948 – September 1, 2021 Five days later, Simmons was a coastal inlet in central Oregon allegation of infliction of great
arrested by Livermore police after last week, authorities said. bodily injury guilty, according to
Patricia (Trish) Marie acting suspiciously inside of a Rite About 2 p.m. Sept. 9, Steve the verdict read in San Mateo
Gette passed away at Aid. He was casing the store, wear- Allen attempted to leap the Devil’s County Superior Court Hall of
her Pleasanton home on ing a disguise and gave a fake Churn, according to a news re- Justice in Redwood City.
September 1, 2021 at the name to officers, prosecutors said. lease by the Oregon State Police. Taylor’s body was found by a
age of 73, surrounded by “Police located some of the items The scenic spot is located at Cape passing delivery truck driver on
her loving family. Trish from the victim’s home, including Perpetua, in Lincoln County, west Stanford land near Sand Hill Road
was born the first of four the victim’s husband’s handgun,” of U.S. Highway 101 and south of and Manzanita Way in March
children in Columbus, prosecutors said. “The Livermore Yachats. 1974. The case went cold for
Ohio to Brice and Mary investigation also connected Sim- The narrow inlet throws up decades until 2019, when DNA
Mantel. She lived in mons to a string of other burglar- large sprays of water as the tide evidence led investigators to ar-
the small town of New ies in Livermore for which the de- comes in. Allen apparently fell rest Getreu, a previously convicted
Carlisle, Ohio until she fendant was convicted in Alameda into the water while trying to killer. Q
married the love of her County.” make the jump, according to state —Palo Alto Weekly staff
life, Bill Gette. Trish
died 51 years and nine days after they were married. POLICE REPORT
After giving birth to two sons, she fulfilled her
lifelong dream of becoming a registered nurse by at- The Pleasanton Police Department made Q 1:30 p.m. on the 5200 block of Case Burglary
the following information available. Avenue
tending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Q 1:17 p.m. on the 5900 block of West
receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Assault/battery Las Positas Boulevard
Sept. 10
For almost 30 years, Trish took great joy and pride in Q 1:58 p.m. on the 5300 block of Assault/battery
DUI Owens Court
caring for sick newborns and their families during a Q 12:29 a.m. on the 5800 block of West
Q 1:25 p.m. on the 4900 block of
Hopyard Road
very tough time in their lives. Her rewards were often Las Positas Boulevard Sept. 8
the notes and cards she received from families after Robbery
Alcohol violation Weapons violation
the babies became healthy adults. Q 1:44 p.m. on the 2700 block of
Q 1:44 a.m. at Peters Avenue and West Q 7:05 a.m. on the 5300 block of Case
Stoneridge Drive
Her true passion was her family, and she raised her Angela Street Avenue
Sex offenses
children with loving kindness and devotion. As both Theft Fire
Q 3:41 p.m. on Santa Rita Road
boys married, she welcomed both daughters in law Q 1:45 a.m. on the 4500 block of Q 10:38 a.m. on the 6600 block of
with love as well, and then showered the grandchil- Sierrawood Lane Singletree Way Graffiti
dren with devoted attention. She liked to read, sew for Vehicle tampering Theft Q 3:51 p.m. at Stoneridge Drive and
Q 1:17 p.m., 4800 block of Willow
Santa Rita Road
her grandchildren, and make quilts and scrapbooks Q 1:48 a.m. on the 7300 block of
Tulipwood Circle Road; auto theft
for them.
Q 8:51 p.m., 4500 block of Rosewood
Sept. 6
Trish is survived by her devoted husband Bill. She Warrant arrest
Drive; shoplifting Theft
greatly enjoyed traveling extensively with him, leav- Q 10:40 a.m. on the 4500 block of
Q 9:44 p.m., 4500 block of Rosewood Q 2:15 a.m. on the 5100 block of
Rosewood Drive
ing her with very fond memories. She is also survived Drive; shoplifting Northway Road
by her sons Aaron and Ryan, their wives, Jen and Burglary
Alcohol violation Q 2:33 a.m. on the 5300 block of Case
Yoon, her grandchildren Jami and Adam, her sisters Q 1:36 p.m. on the 4800 block of Bernal Avenue
Avenue Q 6:13 p.m. on the 2400 block of Santa
Carol Davis and Susan Aiken, and her brother Brice Rita Road Sept. 5
Mantel. She leaves a legacy of deep love and kindness Sept. 9 Sept. 7 Warrant arrest
for her family and her dear friends. Warrant arrest
Q 9:12 a.m. on the 7000 block of
Theft
A memorial service will be announced at a later Q 6:39 a.m. on the 3300 block of Pleasanton Avenue
Q 7:03 a.m., 3000 block of Bernal
time. Stanley Boulevard
Avenue; theft from auto Q 7:56 p.m. on the 3900 block of West
Trish asked that anyone wishing to make a dona- Q 5:49 p.m. on the 5200 block of
Q 10:36 a.m., 1900 block of Santa Rita
Las Positas Boulevard
tion in her name to please give to Hope Hospice in Hopyard Road Bicycle theft
Road; theft from auto
Dublin CA. They do very compassionate and caring Domestic battery Q 5:51 p.m. on the 4400 block of Black
Q 7:11 p.m. on the 3600 block of
work with terminal patients. Q 7:52 a.m. on Stanley Boulevard Andrews Drive Avenue
Theft Embezzlement Trespassing/prowling
PA I D O B I T U A RY
Q 8:53 a.m., 5500 block of Sunol Q 12:51 p.m. on the 5500 block of Q 10:20 p.m. on the 7600 block of
Boulevard; auto theft Sunol Boulevard Glenbrook Court
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