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Noshing at Norm’s Place and Primos in Danville
Norm’s Place and Primos, known for good pizza and chicken wings, recently welcomed new owners.
On ‘Conversations’: Catching up with host Mel McKay and TV30 after my appearance on show
“Sharing our story is especially important now that we are a nonprofit journalism foundation. And I had a great opportunity to do just that with this month’s episode of ‘Conversations’ with Mel McKay on Tri-Valley Community Television, the local access station.”
How do heat pumps affect your utility bill?
Heat pumps mean higher electricity bills and lower gas bills. How does that net out?
Swalwell plunges from penthouse to dog house
“Eric Swalwell’s political implosion happened stunningly quick.”
Open hearts change lives: Nonprofit for food, shelter in Tri-Valley looks to build on big 2025
Coming off a 30th anniversary year in which its staff, volunteers and supporters accomplished incredible, inspirational results and milestones, Open Heart Kitchen is motivated to keep the momentum going throughout 2026.
Livermore school trustees in too big a hurry?
Given their challenges with the superintendent position, you can understand why Livermore school trustees want to get a new person in place before the new school year in July.
A better way to prevent bird collisions
Acopian BirdSavers are sparse curtains made of paracord that prevent bird collisions.
New judges appointed in Alameda, Contra Costa counties
“One addition to the Alameda County Superior Court and three new judges in Contra Costa County, plus a former local prosecutor assigned to the bench in San Francisco. Those were among the 25 judicial appointments and nominations announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom up and down the state so far this year.”
Spanish cuisine stars at L Campo
L Campo is a destination for dining on paella and Spanish cuisine in Livermore.
Swalwell’s campaign gaining traction in crowded governor’s race
At first, I was surprised when seven-term congressman, Eric Swalwell, declared he would not stand for re-election and instead would run for governor.
Women’s Hall of Fame: Livermore news publisher, Valkyries GM, county undersheriff and more
“The 2026 class of the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame reads like a Who’s Who catalog. The lone Tri-Valley resident on the list? Well, hers is a name I know well in the local news business…”
A truly bad minimum wage idea
“A consortium of unions and advocacy groups are mounting a campaign to raise the minimum wage in Alameda County to $30 per hour. It’s a truly bad idea. This county already is a very difficult place to do business…”
‘Her Words, Her Light’: Tri-Valley photographer puts the focus on local women and their stories
Pleasanton photographer Nina Pomeroy is in the midst of a new portrait and podcast project to capture personal connection in this age of increasing isolation and inauthenticity – “real women, with real stories, in their most honest light”.
Zone 7 water board lined up for major changes
The Zone 7 water board will undergo a major change after the June primary election with at least three new members among the seven directors.
More than fair: Pleasanton ‘grounds generate $312 million in annual economic impact
“Clearly the summer fair is a big part of that (producing $132.1 million in economic impact and supporting 860 ongoing jobs in and of itself), but it’s not the whole story – as the Johnson study shows.”
Dublin teachers were on the picket line for what goal?
The Dublin teachers’ union four-day strike garnered headlines and created headaches across the district.
Reasons high school students should write a resume
“It gives students perspective by stepping back, taking stock and making more deliberate choices. A resume helps students understand where they have been, where they are strong and where there is still room to grow.”
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