Volume 3 • Issue 18
September 11, 2021
Stanford University graduate assumes command of Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific and Fleet Civil Engineer, U.S. Pacific Fleet With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy. JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM – The United States Navy promoted a Stanford University graduate and Tacoma, Washington, native to the rank of rear admiral upper half during a ceremony held Sept. 1 at U.S. Pacific Fleet Headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Rear Adm. Dean VanderLey assumed command as Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
(NAVFAC) Pacific, and Fleet Civil Engineer, U.S. Pacific Fleet, in August.
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He leads a team of more than 9,000 military and civilian personnel across seven Echelon IV commands and public works and construction offices in over 40 locations along the Pacific coast of the U.S. and across the entire IndoPacific theater. Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivered the oath of office for VanderLey
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and presided over the ceremony. Following the oath, VanderLey’s wife, Ashley and daughter, Naomi, placed his twostar shoulder boards on him during the promotion ceremony. VanderLey expressed thanks to his family for the support he received during the course of his military career and the mentors who helped shape his career path. VanderLey received his commission in 1991. He is a Calvin College graduate, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University.
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VanderLey is a Submarine and Seabee Combat WarfareQualified Officer, JointQualified Officer, member of the Acquisition professional community, registered Professional Engineer, and a certified Energy Manager. His decorations include the Legion of Merit (two awards), Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (five awards), Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy Achievement Medal (four awards), Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Commendation Ribbon, and Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign Medals.
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continue to contribute to our state schools and public agencies, especially during a time of such socioeconomic turmoil. sd15.senate.ca.gov • SB 461 – “Unfair Competition Law Enforcement”: SB 461 will allow County Counsels, of a county within which a city has a population in excess of 750,000 After being important bills centered people, to enforce the sworn into the State around workers’ rights Senate in December and consumer protection: Unfair Competition Law of last year, we have • SB 411 – “The Working (UCL) that prohibits accomplished so much After Retirement Act”: SB false advertising and unfair business practices. in a short period 411 would simply grant of time, including the CalPERS Board the transformative authority to reach a fair investments and resolution with retirees initiatives to help who inadvertently go over us recover from the 960-hour limit, based COVID-19. And I am on the circumstances proud to share that the and conditions of that Governor has already particular violation, signed two of my bills without having to force from my first legislative a retiree to reinstate package into law, with back into the system more bills heading to or forcing a retiree to his desk this year. repay their hard-earned I’d like to thank retirement income. Governor Newsom Our retirees deserve and my colleagues in respect, peace of mind, the State Legislature and a sense of security for supporting these for their future as they
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This bill will allow Santa Clara County, San Diego County, and Los Angeles County to legally pursue consumer protection on behalf of taxpayers. SB 461 is a landmark consumer protection law that will allow us to better fight back against unethical and deceptive business practices across California. I am looking forward to more of my bills reaching the Governor’s desk and making a positive difference for all Californians!
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Gov. Newsom Praises Economy, Second Stimulus Payments as Rivals Step Up Attacks Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media
(CBM) – Californians are scheduled to start receiving their second stimulus payment on Sept. 1, two weeks before California’s gubernatorial recall election. All California households that receive the state’s earned income tax credit qualify for the one-time payments. The state has provided a detailed guide, that readers can access here, as to who qualifies for these payments and how much residents can expect. Gov. Newsom praised the support being provided to Californians last week that he says is being funded from federal recovery assistance and
the state’s budget surplus. “Round 2 of Golden State Stimulus checks start to go out this week! Two out of three Californians are eligible for $600 or more — we’re putting money directly back into the pockets of those that need it most,” the governor tweeted. But his Republican opponents running to replace him in the recall election continued to rail against the governor’s leadership on issues other than the economy, including homelessness, housing affordability, taxes and what they view as his mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, the San
Francisco Chronicle and NBC’s Sacramento affiliate KCRA hosted a debate featuring four of the candidates vying to replace Newsom: Republicans Kevin Falconer, former mayor of San Diego, Assemblymember Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin),and businessman John Cox and Democrat and real estate investor Kevin Paffrath . “This state is a mismanaged mess. His pandemic management was an inconsistent disaster,” Cox said, referring to Gov. Newsom during the debate. “We don’t have water. We live in fear of fires.
September 11, 2021 Page 3 Crime is rising. Housing prices are out of sight,” added the businessman who supports expanding oil and gas exploration in California. “Taxes are out of sight. The homeless problem has only gotten worse. We’ve got to stop with these politicians and celebrities and get a businessman in there.” The disbursement total for the second round of Golden State Stimulus payments (or GSS II) will be about $12 billion and is funded by California’s $100 billion California Comeback Plan budget. California currently has the largest economy in the country and a budget surplus of
$75.7 billion, according to the governor. $276 million, or .4%, of the surplus is being used to fund the recall election. Gov. Newsom boasted about the budget surplus and the upcoming stimulus checks in an announcement last week. “I am incredibly proud of California’s economic recovery. Close to an $80 billion operating surplus and that’s afforded us an opportunity to do something no other state in U.S. history has ever done. And that’s provide over $12 billion of tax rebates.” In this round of stimulus payments, California residents with one or more dependents could be eligible to receive $1,100. Undocumented immigrants who pay taxes and earn below $75,000 a year will also receive the payments.
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Silicon Valley Power Honored with CMUA Award for Outstanding Programs Benefiting Customers and Local Communities SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is one of nine publicly owned electric utilities and water agencies that took top honors in the 2021 CMUA Resource Efficiency & Community Service Awards for outstanding projects advancing best practices and innovative ideas in the water and power industry. SVP took first place among the large-size utilities in the Energy Programs category for its innovative Energy Efficiency Grant Program for Small Businesses. SVP committed $1 million in energy efficiency grants for small businesses impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Eligible customers can receive up to $10,000 in grant funding for energy efficiency upgrades to help lower operating costs by reducing electric consumption. The projects may have other nonenergy benefits, such as reduced maintenance costs. Eligible projects include but are not limited to lighting, HVAC, HVAC controls, and foodservice equipment upgrades. In addition to assisting small businesses to lower their operating costs, the program also helped keep contractors working. “This program design was a ‘win-win-win’ where the customer sees reduced operating costs, the contractor continues to work, and SVP continues
to achieve energy savings and carbon reductions.” said Manuel Pineda, chief electric utility officer for Silicon Valley Power. Selected by an independent panel of judges made up of executives from energy and water agencies. The first-place winners include projects and programs from the Eastern Municipal Water District, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, City of Healdsburg Electric Department, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Orange County Water District, Redding Electric Utility, Mesa Water District, City of Sacramento Department of Utilities, and Silicon Valley Power. The judges scored each nominated project or program in four areas: 1) the program’s overall concept and implementation; 2) originality, creativity and innovativeness; 3) promotion of efficient use of natural resources and/or serving local community needs; and 4) benefits to customers and/ or the community. “These awards show how we’re continuing to support and advance California’s resource efficiency goals while providing quality service and innovative solutions to our customers, even in the most difficult times during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said CMUA
Executive Director Barry Moline. “I’m proud of CMUA members for taking the initiative.” About the City of Santa Clara Located at the heart of Silicon Valley, about 45 miles south of San Francisco, the City of Santa Clara truly is “The Center of What’s Possible.” Incorporated in 1852, Santa Clara covers an area of 19.3 square miles with a population of 129,498. Santa Clara is home to an extraordinary array of high-tech companies, including Applied Materials, Intel, Nvidia, Oracle, and Ericsson. The City of Santa Clara is also home to Santa Clara University, California’s
Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s® Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl 50. For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov. About Silicon Valley Power Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is the trademark adopted for use by the not-for-profit electric municipal utility of Santa Clara, CA, serving
Just Announced! Screen on the Green is back, and this year there will be two nights and two locations to enjoy a family friendly movie under the stars! Both nights are free and open to everyone. Showtime will start at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. Bring your low back chairs and flashlights for a fun, safe, and socially distant event. Grab a to go dinner from one of Los Gatos’ many wonderful restaurants, or bring your own food and enjoy dinner and a show under the stars. Beer and wine are permitted at both parks when accompanied with a meal. www.losgatoschamber.com
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Rights and Rules: 5 Things You Should Know If You’re Voting on Election Day Edward Henderson | California Black Media
The election to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom is about a week away. Some mail-in ballots have already been counted. In person voting is now possible at voting centers and voting continues by mail, drop boxes and dropping off mail-in ballots at voting centers. But if you expect to be
among the Californians who exercise their civic duty in person at the polls on Sept. 14, there are rules you need to follow and rights you have that workers at the polls must respect. Here are 5 things you should know about voting on election day. When polls open and close
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. To find your nearest polling place, use the Secretary of State’s online tool. How to register on-site On-site registration is available for this election. When you arrive at your local polling place, you will receive a voter
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In Remembrance of September Now, 20 years on from that fateful day, we take time to observe how that event has changed our nation. Yes, we are a different nation in the subsequent years since that day. For better or worse, we are wiser - or some say more cynical. Why can’t people from different ideologies just talk and listen to one another?
Why couldn’t the agencies entrusted with our national security, and those who shepherd them, see that it is more important to just talk and listen to another -- than their perceived silly personal/professional
slights? Too many lives, dreams and futures ... gone ... not to be realized. Yes, the loss has been deep and hard to truly accept - but accept it we must. Even these 20 years on.
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