Dear colleagues, PG&E has informed the Lab that it will not have its power turned off at this time as part of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff that may occur in California later this week. Other locations outside of Berkeley are still at risk for having power turned off. However, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the East Bay Hills from Monday, September … [Read more...]
Three Questions For COVID Help Line’s Rhett Persaud
Rhett Persaud, who normally serves the Lab as an Emergency Management Specialist, found himself in a new role in April shortly after the Lab went into a curtailed operation at the start of the shelter-in-place. Rhett was tapped to form a new group with a unique purpose -- to answer questions from employees about the Lab’s operations and COVID-19. Rhett quickly set up a mini call … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Shuttle Driver Baltazar Sanchez
Baltazar Sanchez is a self-described homebody who has been at the Lab for three years. He migrated from his birthplace in Mexico to the Portland, Oregon area in the 90’s. Baltazar moved to the Bay Area in 2016, and started driving at the Lab in 2017. He loves riding his motor scooter for fun, and is a big fan of boxing and soccer, especially FC Barcelona. Q: If you could ask … [Read more...]
Three Questions for Shuttle Driver Ben Martinez
Shuttle driver Benjamin Martinez and his wife closed their dental office in Mexico and came to the US in 2009. After a month of job-hunting, he was hired by MV Transportation the same day he applied. He enjoys spending time with the family, and is an avid fisherman who also loves model trains. Q:How did you get started in driving a commercial vehicle? A: My wife and I I came to … [Read more...]
Horst Simon to Step Down as DLD for Research and CRO in 2021
Colleagues, After more than 10 years serving as Berkeley Lab’s Deputy Director for Research and Chief Research Officer, Horst Simon has informed me of his intent to step down from this role. His decision to leave what some believe is the best job in the entire UC system comes at a time when, despite recent challenges – including a pandemic – the Lab’s research programs are in excellent shape. … [Read more...]