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I-680 / I-580 closure
Caltrans will be closing the southbound Interstate 680 to eastbound Interstate 580 connector overnight on Sunday (June 7) in order to conduct emergency joint repair work.
The closure will start at 9 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. the following day (June 8), according to Caltrans.
Apart from the I-680 and I-580 connector, the agency will also be closing an adjacent lane in order to “safely complete this work”. Detour signs will be posted and message boards will be activated along the interstate to alert drivers and guide them through the detour, the transportation agency stated.
“Caltrans thanks the public for their patience and cooperation as we continue to improve California’s transportation network,” Caltrans stated in a press release.
Wear Orange event
The Livermore Valley chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a grassroots organization advocating to end gun violence in the U.S., is hosting its fourth annual Wear Orange event this Saturday (June 6) at the Lion’s Wayside Park in Pleasanton.
From 10 a.m. to noon, members of the public will be able to honor the victims and survivors of gun violence while also learning about gun violence prevention actions, according to a volunteer with the organization. The family-friendly event will also feature inspirational speakers, community partners and different activities like arts and crafts.
Attendees will also be encouraged to wear orange, which is the recognized color for gun violence awareness and prevention.
Adopt-a-Pet Day
The Valley Humane Society is once again joining animal shelters across the state in waiving pet adoption fees this Saturday as part of California’s third annual Adopt-a-Pet Day.
The statewide campaign, according to Valley Humane, is meant to address the dog and cat overpopulation issue in California.
Valley Humane will waive adoption fees for all cats and dogs who are adopted that day at the adoption center located at 3670 Nevada St. in Pleasanton. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dogs will also be available for adoption at Delucchi Park during Saturday’s farmer’s market, according to VHS. All cats and dogs will be spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
LARPD swim passes
The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is bringing back its Family Swim Pass so that families can cool down from the heat this summer.
In a recent press release, LARPD said the pass, which starts at $250 for a family of four, gives residents access to both the Robert Livermore Aquatic Center and the May Nissen Swim Center. Additional family members can be added for $50 each.
“Our pools are a place for families and friends to spend time together, stay active, and cool off during the summer,” LARPD aquatics supervisor Kelly McClanahan said in the press release. “The Family Swim Pass gives families a flexible and affordable option to enjoy (recreational swimming) all season long.”
According to LARPD, the pass can be purchased online or in person at LARPD facilities. For more information, visit www.larpd.org.
