What I missed: Former wrestling coach LaFever dies, Sunflower Hill in Lafayette, California Signature Wine Awards and more
“Here is what caught my eye as I went through my inbox of nearly 1,200 fresh messages from my vacation (plus those lingering from before and after).”
Still rolling after 70 years: Vine Cinema owner reflects on milestone for Livermore’s oldest movie theater
The Vine Cinema & Alehouse is considered a community staple by many, but that doesn’t mean the road has been easy.
Former Livermore bishop charged with child sex abuse
A former bishop with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who led a youth group in Livermore is in custody today on numerous charges of child sexual assault and abuse involving multiple victims in Livermore over the course of a decade.
Pleasanton police chief’s life and career model resilience
Pleasanton Police Chief Tracy Avelar’s life and career demonstrate powerful traits —most notably character and resilience.
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Livermore Councilmember Branning seeking reelection this November
Livermore City Councilmember Evan Branning recently announced his intention to run in the General Municipal Election this November to maintain his seat as the District 1 representative.
Former Danville, Alamo financial advisor pleads guilty to decades-long Ponzi scheme
A long-time Contra Costa County financial advisor was convicted of running a decades-long Ponzi scheme and pocketing over $9 million for almost a decade, federal prosecutors said.
‘America in Art’: New Bankhead exhibit commemorates nation’s 250th anniversary
Livermore’s Bankhead Theater is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a new art exhibit in which artists explore and interpret the people, landscapes, traditions, history and cultural moments that shape the American experience.
Groups honor top donors for Foothill’s stadium improvements during plaque unveiling ceremony
Three Valleys Community Foundation and We Are Pleasanton hosted a commemorative plaque unveiling event earlier this month to recognize all of the donors who helped fund Foothill High School’s stadium upgrades.
Bauer-Kahan facing two challengers in race for Assembly District 16
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is once again running for reelection, facing off against Joe Rubay for a fourth time and now a second challenger, Chirag Kathrani of San Ramon.
Art and Wind Festival taking flight Memorial Day weekend
Dozens of new vendors, a dedicated space for local artists, new literary offerings and henna art are among the additions on the horizon for San Ramon at this year’s Art and Wind Festival as organizers prepare for its largest iteration yet this holiday weekend.
Aama’s Kitchen for Nepali and Indian cuisine
Aama’s Kitchen in Livermore excels at Nepali food, a blend of Indian and Chinese cuisine.
Ortega v. Muga in race for State Assembly District 20
Certain residents of Pleasanton and Dublin will be among the East Bay voters selecting a State Assembly District 20 representative during the General Election this November.
Alameda County’s preliminary point-in-time count results show decrease in homeless individuals
The 2026 point-in-time count indicates a decrease in the number of homeless individuals in Alameda County, although the tallies rose in Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin, according to county officials.
Dublin Education Alliance donates $175K to school district for academic resources
A parent-founded nonprofit recently granted $175,000 to the Dublin Unified School District to expand its academic and student support services.
PUSD board gives initial support for selling or leasing unused field at Donlon Elementary
The Pleasanton school board received a report last week on the district’s proposal to declare nearly five acres of Donlon Elementary School’s field as surplus land and the possibility of selling or leasing that space in order to create affordable or workforce housing.
The silent struggle
Getty Images By Sophie Kao Teenage boys tend to be a target in certain areas for opioid overdose, and many reasons lie in expectations of masculinity and conformity. “Boys don’t cry” is a popular phrase that many young male adolescents remind themselves of in the back of their minds. Male social norms are strongly aligned…
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