Small Aircraft; Low Wing; 1 Eng; Fixed Gear
Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 20; Flight Crew Total 3300; Flight Crew Type 75
Communication Breakdown
Conflict NMAC; Deviation - Track / Heading All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance; Air Traffic Control Issued Advisory / Alert; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors
I was approaching LVK 10 miles from the north at approximately 3000 ft. I picked up LVK ATIS; then contacted the Tower. I was cleared to enter a right downwind for Runway 25R. I requested to cross midfield with a left break entry into the left downwind for closed traffic Runway 25L. I was cleared as requested. At approximately 1 mile I was again cleared to cross midfield as requested and land number one on Runway 25L. As I crossed over the downwind for Runway 25R I saw [another aircraft] below me by approximately 500 feet at my 3 o'clock and passing behind. I called the Tower and reported [the other aircraft] in sight. On my base to final turn the Controller asked me to make this landing a full stop and taxi back. I landed uneventfully. I contacted LVK Ground who asked me to call the Tower. I taxied to a non-movement area and made the call and explained my actions.
Light aircraft pilot reported an NMAC in the pattern at LVK airport following an apparent miscommunication with the Tower.