*|DATE:F j, Y|*
Top Stories
Mayor campaign: Balch raises, spends more than twice as much money as Brown
In the span of a month, Pleasanton mayoral candidate and current Councilmember Jack Balch raised over $11,000 in campaign donations and now totals close to $95,000 in monetary contributions in his bid to unseat incumbent Mayor Karla Brown, according to his most recently submitted campaign finance statements.
Sandia Labs commemorates 75-year milestone
Sandia officials cut the cake and popped a time capsule with local leaders and employees at the labs’ 75th anniversary celebration last week.
Dublin man among governor’s appointments to commissions, councils
Nurturing the arts, helping ensure worker safety and helping to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities are priorities for many Bay Area residents, and four of them recently won appointments to related state commissions and councils.
Take Us Along: Thousand Torii Gates
Julie Frey submitted this Take Us Along from the Thousand Torii Gates from a summer trip to Japan and South Korea.
Livermore council campaigns spend over $27,000 despite funding slowdown in recent weeks
Livermore City Council District 3 opponents Steven Dunbar and Jeff Kaskey collected the most campaign contributions out of all council candidates in recent weeks, according to financial statements released last week.
Berkeley may explore county food inspections after audit exposes underperforming independent program
Berkeley is one of only four cities in the state to run a food inspection program separate from its county, but some government leaders appear open to changing that after a scathing audit revealed the extent of the independent program’s woes.
California families battling addiction fight for their lives after insurance denials
California requires insurers to cover medically necessary mental health treatment. But to patients, the separation between what that law requires and what health plans provide often feels like a gaping chasm.
Hot Picks
Joan’s Farm and Pumpkin Patch: This unique family experience in the Livermore countryside is family fun for everyone with a snack shack, corn maze, pumpkin bowling and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., through Oct. 31. Closed Mondays. 4351 Mines Rd. Visit joansfarm.com/
Poker at Pleasanton Senior Center: 1:00-4:00 p.m., Tuesdays/Thursdays. Drop-in fees apply $3.00R/$3.50NR. Must be familiar with the game of poker.
Sing & Learn Babies: Babies from birth to 12 months will enjoy songs, action rhymes, and playtime. Held on the lawn near the Storytime Room (weather permitting). Bring a blanket. 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Livermore Civic Center Library.
Pirates of Emerson: Pirates of Emerson is an extremely frightening, walk-thru Haunted House celebrating 34 years of fear. Enjoy 4 haunted houses, virtual reality ride, games, bands and a gift shop. Sept. 27-Nov. 2. Alameda County Fairgrounds. Visit piratesofemerson.com/.
Sole Mates Walking Group: Sole Mates Walking Group is Wednesdays, 8:45-10 a.m., at the Pleasanton Senior Center. Participants must be able to walk 2.5 miles and keep a moderate pace with the group.
Pleasanton Art League Exhibit: The Harrington Gallery welcomes back the Pleasanton Art League (PAL) for their “17th Annual Fall Members’ Show” exhibition featuring approximately 80 works of all mediums. Now through Dec. 21. Visit firehousearts.org/gallery/
Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved.
*|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|*
Our mailing address is:
*|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|*
You can update your preferences and manage your groups, or if you really never want to hear from us again, including other emails from us you may have signed up for, you can totally unsubscribe from this list.
View this email in your browser
