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Smitty May 21, 2013 at 07:59 pm
At every large event like the Amgen race, no matter where it takes place or when, someone will lose…Read More money. Someone will be inconvenienced. Someone will have their daily routine disrupted. Someone will not get what they want and someone will not see, appreciate, nor have accurate information about the larger picture and benefits that such an event brings to a town. It is not the city council's job nor event organizer's to cater to every concern of every citizen, merchant, etc. It is their job to consider everything within their purview and maximize the benefits accrued for the town, not individuals. I think the Amgen race in Livermore accomplished that and I'm grateful for it.
John Marchand May 21, 2013 at 06:27 pm
@William - The restaurants that I saw at lunch and dinner during the event were absolutely packed.…Read More All of the flex seating on the sidewalks on First Street was full. Spanky’s Hot Dogs even added a patio and extra seats to accommodate the crowd. Thousands of people came into our award-winning downtown and I saw a lot of them in our shops.
People came from all over the Bay Area and I talked with people from Oregon, Washington and Canada who follow the Tour. They loved Livermore and told me they would be back. Athletes and media came from all over the world and they filled our hotel rooms. Livermore was on the world stage and was broadcast to over 135 countries. It is estimated that the media coverage alone was worth about $200,000. A stage start like ours can bring in over $1 million in economic impact or more. It was great to see the parents and children riding their bikes downtown.
The City paid nothing to AEG to bring in the Amgen Tour this year. Local businesses, including Shea Homes, Walgreens, Chevron Energy Systems and the Visit Tri-Valley Visitors’ Bureau recognized the value of the event and covered the up-front costs. The City provided in-kind public safety but most of the event logistics were covered by hundreds of volunteers who love the event.
william May 21, 2013 at 08:50 am
I am very curious about what the Amgen tour brought to Livermore over the last years that it has…Read More been coming here it has been a cash cow for all but the MERCHANTS and also a pain in the butt for them with the closures of the streets! also how much has the city been paying to have them come here.
Granada Mom May 20, 2013 at 06:58 pm
Mr. P-W, Letters? I'm not sure what you're referring to since the comment made above was about…Read More teachers appearing in court, not letters. The bottom line is that we are all entitled to our opinions. I have mine and it's not changing - what she did was wrong. We send our children to school and trust that they will be protected, not abused. Accusing me of "bullying" is a simple attempt to downplay my opinion and/or points I've made and that's fine. If being a parent of a student at Granada is "affiliated" then yes, I am. I'm not sure how disclosing my name will change anything - will it validate my opinion to you? Highly unlikely considering we are obviously on opposites sides of an issue. Let's do this, I will be happy to disclose my name once your fellow teachers, share theirs. Fair enough?
Joe Granada May 19, 2013 at 09:41 pm
Granada Mom: "appalling" and "pathetic" are strong words, too. You have said…Read More several times that what the school needs is healing, but I don't see how these kinds of insults are going to be helpful in that regard.
Keith Pickering-Walters May 19, 2013 at 02:12 pm
Granada Mom, I appreciate that you've kept the dialog civil and that you continue to speak your…Read More opinion regarding this. I do, however, have to call you on one thing in your last post. Your accusation that teachers at Granada would have covered up or ignored an accusation by a student is offensive and false. Not only are we legally required to report any accusation of abuse, we're also ethically required.
I find it interesting that you would make such an accusation using the username "Granada Mom". If you are in any way connected to Granada, why don't you be honest and use your real name? The anonymity of online posts is one of the largest contributing factors to online bullying - something many of us try to protect our students from on a daily basis.
If you are concerned about issues of student safety and procedures followed in reporting accusations of abuse, why don't you join School Site Council and work with us to review and improve them?
As for personal friends of Mrs. Johnson being at her sentencing hearing - that's their right. Supporting her during this is also their right. It doesn't affect their teaching. It doesn't affect how they treat their students. It also doesn't mean, in any way, that they condone her behavior. I believe that the purpose of writing letters of support was to speak up about how "out of character" this was. They're not saying that she didn't do it. They're not saying that she doesn't deserve to face the proper punishment for it. They're not saying that what she did was ok.
Perhaps they want to make sure that she gets the support she needs to rehabilitate and not be a repeat offender or stay a part of the prison system? It wouldn't even be known by anyone outside the courtroom if it wasn't gossiped about in Patch comments.
Please help all of us move forward by ending the gossiping and by not making baseless and unfounded accusations.
Suzanne May 15, 2013 at 12:50 am
Looks like this guy got away with murder! Wonder if he will do it again?
Matt May 14, 2013 at 10:44 pm
Both of these guys were screwed up. Given that he only pulled the knife out after he was getting…Read More his arse kicked AND Ziesmer was still coming after him, I guess I can understand VM. But no matter what, anybody who pulls into a parking lot to fight over getting cut off is a danger to society.
Dominic Gomez May 20, 2013 at 02:25 pm
cort is a good man who messed up, i think the whole insident was unfortunate but cort is a good man,…Read More husband, father, and neighbor. i hope when he gets out that he can put this behind him and move on with his life, i hope jail doesn't harden him too much. as for the other man involved i wish nothing but positive futures for his family
Cherry May 14, 2013 at 09:14 pm
So with time served & prison realignment how much time will he actually serve/have left?
Laura May 19, 2013 at 01:55 pm
I'm confused... still missing important info in this article.... Was it a hit-n-run or do they know…Read More the person and vehicle involved in the accident with the motorcycle?? If they know, how is that driver - injured? sorrowful? young? old? - or completely unknown and we are looking for a certain vehicle?? If that is known, what type of vehicle exactly? I know they are looking for witnesses. Thanks!
Robert Dealy May 14, 2013 at 11:55 pm
Scooby Doo,
Lighten up. Your grammar comments, while accurate, can be overlooked when one focuses…Read More upon the beautiful Autumn Johnson.
A cat in A hat May 8, 2013 at 11:25 pm
I have been around for awhile and have had issues with proPAIN tanks before. The best thing to do is…Read More paint your propane tanks to look like random barn animals then call animal control and let them take the tanks to get food and water and generally cheer them up a little bit. When your tanks are nice and cool and ready to come home go there and tell them you lost your farm animals, I would suggest wearing a disguise just in case the officer that picked the "farm animals" up is there. After receiving your tanks back make sure to not put them in the sun because they might explode. Hope this was helpful.
Becky May 6, 2013 at 06:28 pm
What about the great-big propane tanks that people in rural areas, with no natural gas service, have…Read More outside their house. They're just sitting out there in the blazing sun all day. Maybe they have relief valves. I don't know anything about propane. AreaMan is right Mythbusters should do a show.
Bryon Bruce May 5, 2013 at 12:06 am
I was on a concrete job in 1986, the homeowners propane tank exploded and shot up against the attic…Read More vent at the top plate and into the attic then exploded again and the house burned down. Sounds kinda the same.
Shelley May 5, 2013 at 01:56 pm
Don't we have enough smoke in the air from other fires? If you look at our skies they are very…Read More hazy. Those of us with lung related issues that are already nuts because of the pollen would appreciate a postponement of these burns until the flowers are done. I'm sure local Drs and hospitals will thank you.
A cat in A hat May 3, 2013 at 09:00 pm
BURN BABY BURN!!! Did Livermore give the animals that live there proper warning before lighting it…Read More up in smoke?
TrueRealist May 8, 2013 at 02:39 pm
You're embarassing yourself and the memory of the deceased. You're a joke. Just stop before you make…Read More yourself look even more foolish. Although I don't know if that's even possible at this point.
TrueRealist May 8, 2013 at 02:36 pm
Cranston just totally dominated you Daniel. Pretty embarassing right? Be careful what you wish…Read More little fella. You just might get it! haha!
TrueRealist May 8, 2013 at 02:34 pm
Being that this is a public forum for public discussions it makes it the ideal place to type things…Read More out and click submit. I don't see any harassment taking place. All I see if misguided anger spilling over from a couple of cousins towards people who didn't have anything to do with the unfortunate death.
A cat in A hat May 8, 2013 at 08:52 pm
@E. Rojas his sis in law and the mom of his nephews and nieces- you are an idiot, not only i'm I not…Read More afraid of anyone, I have friends of all races.( Just not the one's that are ACCUSED of touching kids, unlike the people you support). Tell me if it was someone you didn't know personally would you still think he is innocent or does your personal bias cloud your judgement of the facts. Fact Livermore Patch published this story, because the police had enough EVIDENCE to arrest him. You say you know the whole story? Then just as I told your AMIGO enlighten us, Please. I will retract and delete all my previous statements if you can prove he is innocent or even produce a cloud of doubt. As far as your personal attack on me? It's okay, I know your family must be going through a lot, BUT you couldn't be further from the truth about me, I went to school with this guy, however while I was getting A's and playing sports he was hanging out with gang members and doing drugs in Leahy. Trust me I'm not as anonymous as you may think. I corrected your friends grammar to help them. As for your grammar, it's not much better then theirs, even though i'm sure you spent more time proofreading. Also you should learn the difference between your and you're. I truly hope the truth comes out that no child was harmed and I erase everything I have wrote. Please note even then and even if: this cat will never apologize to a scum bag named Joshua Isaiah Rojas, 28, of Livermore. Thanks for enticing me :)
E. Rojas his sis in law and the mom of his nephews and nieces May 8, 2013 at 11:24 am
Axial now I see. Your a troll that has no friends and spews your racism through your computer under…Read More the handle a cat in a hat because your scared. Listen here keyboard bully. I know I just incited you. I do know the whole truth. Oh but I'm a messy kin and an AMIGO lol. Your scared of the Mexicans, scared of the blacks, come out kitty kitty and really play. Your need to correct grammar shows your need and cry out for momma and daddy to hug you. Sorry they didn't. Say what you will anonymously hahaha. Then when Josh is released maybe the kitten will be a Cat and apologize. I will waste no more time on you! MEOW
E. Rojas his sis in law and the mom of his nephews and nieces May 8, 2013 at 11:14 am
This is the ignorance I speak of. Wow! We, this family has Never ever been gang affiliated and this…Read More accusation is just that, an accusation a cat in a hat, its obvious you dont like us messkins...a cat in a hat god bless!
Life is Good May 3, 2013 at 11:30 pm
This young man that lost his life left behind 2 very young boys that loved him so much. They found…Read More out today that they lost their daddy and words can't express the emotions in that room :( Prayers for his family..
A cat in A hat May 3, 2013 at 08:58 pm
A cat in the hat would be a nice change for once. But after the cat-nip scandal I doubt any one…Read More would take him serious.
Cop Mom May 12, 2013 at 01:52 pm
Geez, you are another one living in la la land. You make me sick and your parents should be…Read More ashamed. Those thugs are directly harming all of society you fool and most likely you are one of them. They are harming innocent children too you idiot. Drug users/dealers and gang bangers should have NO rights. LPD as well as other PDs need to be allowed to get tougher on all of them, and the courts need to back them. It is idiots like you that should be escorted out of America along with the drug dealers and gang bangers.
Bob Sacamento May 6, 2013 at 05:22 am
actually they aren't just harming themselves. Ever hear of an innocent person getting killed by a…Read More drunk driver? Yes you have. Guess what? Innocent people can also be killed by a High driver (Meth, coke, heroin) and sometimes these drugs are mixed with alcohol too.. Even though I agree with you a little bit, I just wanted to point out how oblivious you are that people fucked up on drug "can" be a danger to innocent people in our society. So ya let them do whatever they want to their body, but understand like I said that these people can, not saying they will, but can harm innocent people.
Heidi L. May 7, 2013 at 12:24 pm
We cannot safely send ex drugs from people's homes to other countries as the contents are not…Read More quality controlled. It would be costly and almost impossible to verify the identification of all medications that are manufactured by many different companies. So, no. Sending the medication to other countries could be dangerous and would cost much more than a simple monetary donation.
acalicutie May 6, 2013 at 06:47 pm
Granada Mom, he was also arrested, I believe it was either last year or two years ago for molesting…Read More a 14-year-old relative; he was caught in the act, is what I remember reading - I apologize to anyone out here reading these comments if I don't have my facts exactly straight, so please don't shoot the messenger.
Becky May 5, 2013 at 05:18 pm
I wish just one time a parent would beat the crap out of one of these perverts. It seems like only…Read More prison inmates have the guts to do it. (Understandably of course, because they have nothing to lose.) Would vigilante justice help pervs control their urges? I don't know.
Joe Granada May 1, 2013 at 10:05 pm
I think this was the guy who was arrested for possession and distribution of child pornography three…Read More years ago while he was acting as a children's soccer coach: http://www.fugitive.com/2010/08/27/david-garrison-arrested-by-livermore-police-for-alleged-possession-of-child-porn/
Nadja Adolf May 2, 2013 at 04:55 pm
They could put him up on the electronic billboards in Newark along the freeways.
Ken Briggs May 1, 2013 at 09:40 am
so put his mug shot out of some of those billboards along the highway 580 / 205 / etc
Becky May 1, 2013 at 08:05 pm
It's amazing how many people are driving under the influence. Bastards.
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