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Introducing 'CabFranc-A-Palooza'An upcoming festival in the Tri-Valley is set to put a spotlight on the Livermore wine community and one of its most unique drinking varieties -- the Cabernet Franc.
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What a season ahead for the BankheadLivermore Valley Arts has unveiled the 2023-24 lineup for its Bankhead Presents series of shows at the downtown entertainment venue. Eclectic barely begins to describe the list...
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Dublin High Culinary Academy founder retiringOfficials at Dublin High School are in the midst of the interview process for a new leader for their expansive culinary program and associated catering service, with the current school year being the last for that program's founder.
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A multigenerational get-togetherOver 50 grandparents and their grandchildren ate ice cream, made sandcastles and interacted with a newly reimagined sensory garden at the Pleasanton Senior Center during the second annual Party on the Patio.
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Dublin poet laureate Morehead releases newest poetry collectionDublin writer and city poet laureate James Morehead has published his newest collection of poems, entitled 'The Plague Doctor', which draws from eerie and chilling inspirations...
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Don and Julie Lewis receive Pleasanton Mayor's AwardPleasanton leaders recently celebrated the contributions of Julie Lewis and her late husband Don when the couple were presented with the 2023 Mayor's Award for their positive impact on local youth, the community and the music industry.
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Bingocize, a new way to stay fit at 60+ in PleasantonA new CityServe program run out of the Pleasanton Senior Center aims to give adults 60 and older encouragement to get involved with their health and get active, also while playing a game they love -- Bingocize.
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What a Week: Enjoying a trip down 'Memory Lane' in Pleasanton'Cruising Down Memory Lane' features first-person anecdotes from more than 40 longtime residents about themselves and the people, places and institutions that made the city what it was in the '50s -- and in many ways, what it still is.
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Tri-Valley student heading to National Spelling BeeA Tri-Valley middle school student is preparing this month for what could be the culmination of an illustrious career as an award-winning spelling bee champion as he gears up for the end of middle school and next steps...
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'Veterans Never Stop Serving'Mike Conklin, founder of Tri-Valley nonprofit Sentinels of Freedom, grew up listening to news about the Vietnam War -- and his brothers who were deployed there -- on the radio and in nightly news broadcasts ...
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​​Mendenhall student awarded grand prize in Livermore Water Conservation Art ContestAnnapoorani Amarnath, a student at Mendenhall Middle School, was awarded the grand prize in this year's Livermore Water Conservation Art Contest for her colored-pencil illustration of the state flower, the California poppy.
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Museum on Main partnering with Sunol Wilderness for education seriesThe Museum on Main's annual Celebrate Community series has a new partner for the 2023 season, the Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve, whose naturalists will be central to the programming this spring and summer in downtown Pleasanton.
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Rising to the challengeMost nights at Pennyweight Craft Brewing, patrons are enjoying a handcrafted beers or food from the indoor food truck. But last week, it was filled with guests participating in one aspect of the beer-making process that doesn't usually come to the forefront: bread dough.
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Introducing our new Tri-Valley FoodistAs the new Tri-Valley Foodist, I unleashed a long-delayed desire to explore the Livermore Downtown Farmers' Market. Yes, this was new territory for me. Given the inclement weather, I didn't see any friends but schmoozed with producers, saw kids delight in puddles, and found many goodies.
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What a Week: 2023 Alameda County Fair concerts set ... what a listFair reps have outdone themselves yet again, putting together a tremendous series with entertainers that run the gamut. Headliners are E-40, Ashanti, Joe Nichols, LeAnn Rimes and Quiet Riot, but they're just the tip of the iceberg.
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'Fresh Works' at FirehouseA familiar sight for art lovers is back inside the Firehouse Arts Center following a pandemic-induced hiatus -- the 11th "Fresh Works" juried exhibition, which consists of artwork created by NorCal artists within the past year...
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Acclaimed actor Jason Alexander to headline Brilliance at the BankheadLivermore Valley Arts has unveiled the headliner for this year's Brilliance at the Bankhead fundraising gala: award-winning actor and comedian Jason Alexander.
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New murals unveiled behind Pleasanton Cultural Arts buildingPleasanton resident Lynda Briggs has always had a passion for hiking and open spaces. So it's no surprise that the local artist's new mural at the Pleasanton Cultural Arts building is of a giant Californian quail on a trail...
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A culinary showcaseThe third annual Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week recently highlighted the food and drink scene in the region. I mapped out my route to new and favorite restaurants and reserved online for special events. Along the way, I savored...
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Ride through Niles Canyon on vintage trainsNiles Canyon Railway will soon be restarting its weekend outings of rides on classic and restored steam- and diesel-powered trains. The program, which begins this month, will offer two roundtrips each day departing from Sunol...
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Hiking from Fremont to Livermore'Next time I invite you to go backpacking with me, please remind me of this moment and why we hate backpacking,' I groggily told my sister, Molly, during our three-day hike in the Ohlone Regional Wilderness Preserve.
Tim Talk
by Tim Hunt
Transgender controversy played out at Dublin High track meet
Jun 1, 2023 | 25 comments
Doing College
by Elizabeth LaScala
Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)
May 30, 2023 | 0 comments
A New Shade of Green
by Sherry Listgarten
How quickly will we electrify our homes?
May 28, 2023 | 13 comments
Notes on the Valley
by Monith Ilavarasan
Expanding access to Yosemite's wonders
May 24, 2023 | 8 comments
"Pleasanton Wedding!"
Mia and Kurt both grew up in Pleasanton and met in high school at Amador Valley, where their relationship began. These high school sweethearts kept it local and tied the knot in Pleasanton on Saturday 1/14/17.
Submitted by Mia Schmidt on Feb 8, 2017
Tri-Valley ballet company Valley Dance Theatre has announced its 2023 spring showcase that is set to bring fairytales and carnivals alive through dance this holiday weekend. Sunday, May 21, 4:56 PM
Tribute bands taking to Wente Vineyards concert stage
Tri-Valley students shine in SF Symphony Youth Orchestra
Bingocize, a new way to stay fit at 60+ in Pleasanton
What a Week: Enjoying a trip down 'Memory Lane' in Pleasanton
'The Plague Doctor' -- Dublin poet laureate Morehead releases newest poetry collection
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2023 guide to summer camps
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