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Home sales in Bay Area up 2.8% over January, but still less than year ago
Despite a modest rise last month, Bay Area home sales continue to stagnate, according to the latest figures released today by San Diego-based real estate analysts MDA DataQuick. (Thursday, 12:47 PM)

Child porn on San Ramon work computer leads to arrest
San Ramon police arrested a Cub Scout leader at his Danville home Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of possessing child pornography. (Thursday, 9:00 AM)

NUMMI workers approve severence package when plant closes April 1
The union that represents 4,700 workers at the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. auto plant in Fremont voted Wednesday in favor of a proposed severance package. (Thursday, 7:58 AM)

Hayashi to dedicate portion of I-580 for fallen Oakland policeman
On Monday, Pleasanton Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi (D-18th)and the Oakland Police Officers Association will host a memorial sign dedication ceremony to unveil the Sgt. Daniel Sakai Oakland Police Department Memorial Highway. (Thursday, 7:51 AM)

Teachers union volunteers marching to Sacramento
Nearly two weeks into a seven-week march from Bakersfield to Sacramento to advocate for reinvestment in public education and other services, an event spokesman said that despite some blisters and sprained ankles, the walk has "been incredible so far." (Thursday, 7:15 AM)

Danville Cub Scout leader arrested for allegedly keeping child porn
A Cub Scout den leader was arrested by San Ramon police Wednesday for allegedly keeping child pornography on his computer, police said. (Thursday, 7:14 AM)

The barrel treatment
Want to look into the future? Forget the crystal ball, it's all about the wine barrel. The Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association hosts Barrel Tasting Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. (Thursday, 6:25 AM)

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Carey Perloff: A Career in the American Theater
This event is from 7:30-10 p.m. March 18 at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Artistic director Carey Perloff will share her insights into how she transformed a ruined historic landmark building into the vibrant American Conservatory Theater. Tickets are $30 for adults and $12 for students under 21. Call 373-6800 or visit www.bankheadtheater.org. (Wednesday, 5:06 PM)

Village High School Pasta Feed
This event is from 4-7 p.m. March 18 at Village High School, 4645 Bernal Ave. Pasta Feed and Silent Auction Dinner includes: Lasagna, salad, garlic bread, cookies, ice tea or lemonade. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students ane seniors, or $3 for kids under 8. Take out available. Call 426-4260 or visit www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/village. (Wednesday, 5:06 PM)

Community Emergency Response Team Training
Learn skills to assist your neighborhood, school, or workplace respond to disasters, from 6-9:30 p.m., March 18, 3301 Busch Rd. There are six sessions. Call 510-454-2361 or email CERT@lpfire.org. (Wednesday, 5:05 PM)

AC Transit, facing $56-million budget shortfall, makes major service cuts
Facing a projected $56 million budget shortfall by June of 2011, AC Transit has announced it will be making perhaps its broadest service changes ever on March 28. (Wednesday, 7:18 AM)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
There may be no one more eligible among our elected officials to wish everyone in the Tri-Valley a Happy St. Patrick's Day than Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty. (Wednesday, 7:13 AM)

San Francisco toughens rules against public smoking
San Francisco supervisors Tuesday gave final approval to an ordinance expanding the city's regulations against public smoking. (Wednesday, 6:23 AM)

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Excellence in Education Nominations
The Pleasanton PTA Council is now accepting nominations for the 20th Excellence in Education Awards. Please nominate a special teacher, administrator or staff member of the Pleasanton Unified School District. Instructions and forms are available on the PTA Council www.pleasantonpta.org. (Tuesday, 4:19 PM)

Tax Advantages of Owning Real Estate and Active Wealth Management
This lecture is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mar 17 at Hyatt Place, 4950 Hacienda Dr., Dublin. Benefit from the timely information on taxes from a local bay area tax expert plus learn about wealth management through active money management. Cost is $14 in advance and bring one guest for free, or $19 at the door. Call 230-2352 or visit www.17march.eventbrite.com. (Tuesday, 4:19 PM)

Don't 'Hunt for a Job'
University of Phoenix, in partnership with Opportunity Junction, Robert Half International and TTG Consultants of Northern California, will host a workshop on how to hunt for a job from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, at University of Phoenix, 2481 Constitution Dr., Livermore. This workshop is free. Call 349-2331. (Tuesday, 4:17 PM)

Relive the St. Patrick's Day Parade action
Whether you missed out the first time or want to relive the fun, the Dublin Lions Club's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will be rebroadcast on TV30 this weekend. (Tuesday, 4:00 PM)

Toyota set to provide $250-million to NUMMI workers when plant closes April 1
The management of New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. and United Auto Workers said Monday that they've reached a tentative shutdown agreement for the 4,500 union workers at the auto plant, which is slated to close April 1. (Tuesday, 7:32 AM)

Monday, March 15, 2010
Council delays response to court ruling invalildating Pleasanton's housing cap
The Pleasanton City Council delayed any action Tuesday night in response to an Alameda County court ruling that invalidated the city's 14-year-old housing cap. (Monday, 6:02 PM)

Mountain lion reportedly spotted in Ruby Hill homeowner's yard
A mountain lion was sighted on a Ruby Hill home's yard yesterday. (Monday, 5:36 PM)

LPD AAUW Local Scholarship
The Local Scholarship Foundation of the Livermore-Pleasanton-Dublin branch of AAUW is now accepting applications. Applicants must be women who live, or have gone to high school, in the branch cities, be an undergraduate planning to attend a four-year college in fall 2010. Applications are due April 1. Call Joan at 484-0602. (Monday, 5:23 PM)

California Retired Teachers Association, Tri-Valley Division 85
The group will hold a luncheon meeting at 11:15 a.m. March 16 at The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Hall (IBEW), 6250 Village Pkwy., Dublin. The meeting will feature a panel discussion on domestic and foreign travel. The cost is $11. Guests are welcome. Call 443-9913. (Monday, 5:15 PM)

Lunch and Learn Program
This takes place at 11:30 a.m. March 16 at ValleyCare Health System, 5725 W. Las Positas.Blvd. Learn about HD Brachytherapy - Updates in Treatment for Breast Cancer. Speaker: Rakesh Patel, MD. Call 734-3315 or visit www.valleycare.com. (Monday, 5:14 PM)

'Girltopia' show set for tonight as Scouts raise money for Haiti
Pleasanton Girl Scout troop 31473 will host its "Girltopia" show from 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight at Pleasanton Middle School, a performance to raise money for UNICEF's Haiti Earthquake Fund and to raise awareness of girls' rights around the world. (Monday, 4:43 PM)

Census questionnaires are in mail this week
Households throughout the Bay Area can expect to receive questionnaires for the 2010 census this week. (Monday, 7:48 AM)

Census questionnaires go in mail today
Households throughout the Bay Area can expect to receive questionnaires for the 2010 census as early as Monday. (Monday, 7:01 AM)

WHEELS awarded quarter-million-dollars in federal stimulus funds
The U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced that California will receive $83.9 million in stimulus funds for transit improvements. (Monday, 6:51 AM)

State's unemployment rate rose to 12.5% in January, report shows
California's unemployment rate in January rose slightly from the month before, with an eighth of the state's eligible workers reporting being jobless, according to the latest figures from the state Employment Development Department. (Monday, 6:36 AM)

Downtown welcomes its newest mural
The wall on the side of Valley Plumbing's Home Center, at Peters and Rose avenues, is the new home for Pleasanton's latest mural. (Monday, 6:26 AM)

Sunday, March 14, 2010
The Cool Tones
This event is 2-3 p.m. March 21 at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Bernal Ave. The Cool Tones swing band plays favorite tunes. Call 931-3405. (Sunday, 10:28 PM)

Going Native Ditching Your Lawn
Learn to create a low maintenance, low water garden from 7-9 p.m. March 15 at Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Valley Ave. Call 519-3003 or email jen.pinter@gmail.com. Presented by Kat Weiss, Owner of Kat Weiss Landscape Design in Livermore & a Registered Landscape Architect. (Sunday, 10:27 PM)

Advance Health Care Directives
Once you have the Advance Health Care Directives form, do you know how to answer the questions? Learn about it from 10-11 a.m., Monday, March 15, at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. This event is free, but registration is required by calling 556-4511. (Sunday, 10:27 PM)

Poison Prevention Week starts today with kids' safety in mind
Children's safety groups are reminding parents to make sure that hazardous household chemicals and medicines are kept out of kids' hands during National Poison Prevention Week, which begins Monday. (Sunday, 3:38 PM)

Little League, girls softball league openers re-scheduled to next Saturday
Opening Day for the Pleasanton Girls Softball League (PGSL) and the boys Little League teams has been re-scheduled to next Saturday, March 20. (Sunday, 8:08 AM)

Thursday's weather forecast for Pleasanton, Tri-Valley
Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley will see spring-like temperatures today and through the weekend with a high of 75 degrees forecast for mid-day today and tomorrow. (Sunday, 7:36 AM)

Saturday, March 13, 2010
Dublin festivities launch week of St. Patrick's Day celebrations
Dublin's annual St. Patrick's Day festival launched a week of celebrations last Saturday with thousands of parade participants and parade spectators jamming the city's downtown streets, many from Pleasanton who joined in the fun. (Saturday, 8:13 AM)

In case you forgot: It's now Daylight Time
It's Daylight Saving Time again with the official local time moved one hour ahead at 2 a.m. this morning. (Saturday, 7:36 AM)

O'Malley will retain post as Alameda County's District Attorney
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley was assured of another four years in office today when no one filed papers to challenge her in the June 8 election. (Saturday, 7:03 AM)

Friday, March 12, 2010
Hundreds expect to celebrate Persian New Year today at Pleasanton Senior Center
The Iranian American Youth of Pleasanton will celebrate the Persian New Year from 3 to 6 p.m. today in the Pleasanton Senior Center. (Friday, 9:27 PM)

Today's Opening Day for Little League, girls softball league cancelled due to rain
Opening Day for the Pleasanton Girls Softball League (PGSL) and the boys Little League teams has been cancelled due to poor field conditions resulting from heavy afternoon rainfall yesterday and earlier in the week. (Friday, 6:42 PM)

Keller Williams acquires Hometown GMAC
Hometown GMAC, a name that's almost symbolic with Pleasanton's historic downtown, has been acquired by Keller Williams Realty, which has offices on West Las Positas Boulevard, on Main Street and in Livermore. (Friday, 7:46 AM)

Sluggish economy causes 8% drop in tourism traffic
San Francisco's revenue from tourism dropped nearly 8 percent in 2009 amid global financial uncertainty, according to a report released this week. (Friday, 7:08 AM)

Atheist loses court challenge against use of 'God' on pledge, on money
An atheist who lost a challenge to the use of the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools yesterday said the case isn't over and has promised further appeals. (Friday, 6:51 AM)

Foothill High hosts 6th annual 'Laws of Life' luncheon
Foothill High School hosted the sixth annual Laws of Life luncheon, honoring students who had done well in the essay and art contests. (Friday, 6:24 AM)

Saturday's weather forecast promises sunny day for Dublin parade
It's a great day for a parade and baseball games except for one problem. (Friday, 6:23 AM)

Animal House
So you think you'd like to own an exotic pet? Learn how to make a proper habitat for your next possible companion. Class is at 11 a.m. March 13 at the Alviso Adobe. Cost is $8 for residents or $11 for non-residents. Call Eric Nicholas, 931-3483. (Friday, 12:24 AM)

Lydiksen Rummage and Warehouse Sale
Gently used clothes, sporting goods, furniture, household items, books, toys, games and more will be fore sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 13 at Lydiksen Elementary School, 7700 Highland Oaks Drive. Brand new excess inventory donations too. Proceeds support student programs. (Friday, 12:23 AM)

Educational Therapist at the Library
The event is 10 a.m.-12 p.m. March 12, 19 & 26 at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Kathryn Tournat, MS, ET/P, of BellaMenti offers free parent consultations. She will answer questions about your child's learning issues and recommend next steps. Call 872-8728 or visit www.BellaMenti.com. (Friday, 12:22 AM)

Thursday, March 11, 2010
27 positions on possible chopping block in Pleasanton school district
The Pleasanton school board voted last night to send notices of possible layoff for 27 full-time positions, fewer than expected and even some of those could be spared if state financial aid improves. (Thursday, March 11, 2010, 8:00 AM)

Gavin Newsom to seek lieutenant governor's post
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced this morning that he will seek the Democratic Party nomination for lieutenant governor in the primary race on June 8. (Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7:48 AM)

Brothers arrested on suspicion of running meth lab on Angela Street
Two brothers were arrested Wednesday afternoon on suspicion of operating a methamphetamine lab out of a Pleasanton home, police said. (Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7:22 AM)

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Integrative Medicine
Pamela McDonald, NP, author of "APOE Gene Diet" and Kate Mackinnon, PT, Craniosacral Therapist, will discuss Integrative Medicine: Providing Powerful Tools for Real Changes from 7 to 9 p.m. March 11 at the Livermore Public Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave. Call 980-9655 or visit www.apoegenediet.com. (Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 4:28 PM)

Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club
This club meets from 7-9 p.m. March 11 at Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Valley Ave. Designing Beautiful and Bountiful Gardens. Guest speakers are Susan Ballinger and Victor Ruesga. Call 461-1725 or visit www.orgsites.com/ca/lavgc. (Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 4:28 PM)

National funding group chooses Museum On Main for possible financial aid
Heritage Preservation has chosen the Museum On Main to participate in the 2010 Conservation Assessment Program of funding museums in the U.S. (Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 5:32 AM)

State asks feds for $33-million to help NUMMI workers
State employment officials are seeking a $33 million grant from the federal government to help thousands of workers who will likely lose their jobs when the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. plant in Fremont closes next month. (Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 5:24 AM)

San Ramon Unified cuts 136 positions, increases class sizes
Speakers sympathized with board members of the San Ramon Unified School District Tuesday night even as they voted to raise class sizes and give layoff notices to 136 teachers and other employees. (Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 5:02 AM)

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
All about Pleasanton (and Sunol)
Enjoy these summeertime scenes of Pleasanton with a short segment on Sunol posted recently on You Tube, courtesy of Realty World of Pleasanton and Sunol. Sorry, but there's no audio. (Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 8:12 PM)

Caregiver Support Group
Caring for a loved one is challenging physically and emotionally. Join this support group to explore resources and generate problem solving ideas from 1-3 p.m., on the second Monday of every month, and from 7-9 p.m., on the second Wednesday of every month, at 5353 Sunol Blvd. Get the support you deserve at the Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley. Call 931-5389. (Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 5:34 PM)

Pleasantonians 4 Peace
Pleasantonians 4 Peace is again sponsors a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month in front of the Museum on Main, 603 Main St. The group reflects on the human and monetary costs of the war, honors veterans who have sacrificed, and visualize ways of moving beyond this conflict to a more peaceful world. They plan to continue this monthly event as long as necessary. Contact Cathe Norman at 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@gmail.com; or visit www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org. (Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 5:33 PM)

Mount Diablo Rose Society
The event is at 7:30 p.m March 10 at the Dublin Libray, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. Dolores Moffat, Master Rosarian will demonstrate flower arranging. Meeting is free. Call 425-9904. (Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 5:32 PM)

Healthcare workers stage 1-day walkout at Santa Rita county jail
Nurses, physician's assistants, dental assistants and others who provide medical care at Alameda County's two correctional facilities staged a one-day walkout yesterday, charging their private employer with unfair labor practices over staffing levels and workplace safety at the facilities. (Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 12:56 PM)

Educators on march across state for better school funding
Two Bay Area educators have embarked on a 260-mile, 48-day march across the state to advocate for reinvestment in public education, budget process reform, and tax reform. (Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 7:58 AM)

County District Attorney O'Malley, appointed to office, to seek election to post
Nancy O'Malley filed papers yesterday to put her name on the June 8 ballot for election as Alameda County District Attorney, the position she was appointed to fill last September when long-time D.A. Tom Orloff retired. (Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 7:55 AM)

Pleasanton Middle School cheerleaders win national championship
Pleasanton Middle School's cheer squad has taken first place at the USA Jr. Nationals Cheer Competition, competing in the Medium Junior Show Cheer Novice division in Anaheim. (Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 7:32 AM)

Monday, March 8, 2010
College Admissions 101
This class is from 7-8:30 p.m. March 9 at the Livermore Public Library, 1188 So. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Learn how colleges evaluate students, how to find a good fit, and how to prepare for college admissions. Call 963-2932 or visit www.dianescollegeconnection.com. (Monday, March 8, 2010, 4:23 PM)

Brain Fitness Lecture
Dr. William Jagust discusses his cutting edge research on age-based memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease. 6:30 p.m. March 9 at Farmer Restaurant, 855 Main St. Cost $10. Call 463-6615 or email audrey.glafkides@morganstanley.com. (Monday, March 8, 2010, 4:23 PM)

Small Business Owners Roundtable
Share ideas with other business owners March 9. Explore how to differentiate your business from the competition, creative/affordable marketing, adapting to business in a down economy, handling growth, motivating personnel, and developing "outside the box" business strategies. Cost is $45. Call 426-4280. (Monday, March 8, 2010, 4:22 PM)

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