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Coalition campaign seeks $30 minimum wage in Alameda County
A coalition of community organizations at a news conference in Oakland last week launched a campaign to raise the minimum hourly wage to $30 for companies in the city and Alameda County.
Guest Opinion: This I Believe
“Advance kindness. Practice empathy. Cultivate gratitude. Show up, because participation is how promises endure. Serve. Listen. And yes, please vote. This I believe. I believe in the power of people.”
‘Miss the hell out of you’: Jake’s Café saying goodbye to Livermore
A breakfast and lunch spot near the Livermore Municipal Airport is serving its last meals today – free burritos, as a final thank-you – after more than a decade in business.
Letters: Don’t waste our solar power | Empowering students through service and STEM
“The California Independent System Operator reported 857 GWh of solar energy was curtailed due to oversupply in portions of the grid in March 2025. That’s enough energy to power 140,000 homes for a year. How can we help prevent wasting green energy?”
Details emerge as county DA charges police officer with accepting bribe, sex to protect brothel
A police officer took money and free sex from a brothel in exchange for keeping the illegal operation safe from law enforcement and competitors, according to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
Bill introduced to rename March 31 from Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day
California legislators announced this week the introduction of new legislation to designate March 31 as Farmworkers Day, replacing Cesar Chavez Day.
Hot Picks
Woodshop: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday. $5.75R/$6.75NR. Pleasanton Senior Center.
The Job Club: Join this zoom meeting every Monday for a supportive, energizing meeting designed for job seekers at any stage of their search. 12 p.m. Visit livermorechamber.org.
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee: The next Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee is 6:30 p.m., March 23. Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Visit cityofpleasantonca.gov.
Souper Tuesday Free Lunch: Souper Tuesday Free Lunch through City Serve. 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesdays. CityServe of the Tri-Valley, 3311 Pacific Ave., Livermore.
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District: Regular meetings begin at 6 p.m. in the Boardroom at the District Office, 685 East Jack London Blvd. The next meeting is March 24. Visit livermoreschools.org.
Author Event: Join for Discussion & Dessert with author Michelle Smith to discuss Michelle’s newest book, Life’s Work: How Tara VanDerveer and Stanford Women’s Basketball Changed the Sport. 7 p.m., March 24. RSVP for this free event at townecenterbooks.com.
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