Express: City manager gets severance package bump | Livermore man missing in New Zealand | BART raising fares in the new year

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Pleasanton council extends city manager’s severance package in contract update

The Pleasanton City Council approved an amendment to City Manager Gerry Beaudin’s employment contract on Tuesday to extend his severance package from six months to 12 months, with the caveat being he would not get that package if he is fired for felonious reasons.

Livermore man among mountain climbers missing in New Zealand

A Livermore man has been confirmed as one of three missing climbers in New Zealand after attempting to summit Aoraki Mount Cook, the country’s highest mountain.

BART raising fares beginning Jan. 1

BART said in a statement the increase will be “to keep pace with inflation so that the agency is able to pay for continued operations and to work toward restoring financial stability.”

Ask a Master Gardener: Before you decorate with ‘holiday plants,’ know which ones are toxic

Some plants commonly associated with the holidays can be poisonous. Fortunately, many of these plants have a very bitter taste that can prevent large amounts of the plant from being eaten.

Loving Loki at East Bay SPCA

Loki is a lovable, hound dog with a heart of gold. This sweet Pet of the Week may be on the older side, but he’s full of energy, enthusiasm and a serious love for cuddles.

Hot Picks

Pleasanton Library Commission: The next Pleasanton Library Commission meeting is 7 p.m., Dec. 5. Visit cityofpleasantonca.gov/

Live & Learn Presentations: This free Caregiver Support Group from City Serve of the Tri-Valley meets at 10:30-11:30 a.m. every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month through Dec. 19. Participants should be unpaid caregivers of individual(s) over age 60. Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave., Livermore.

Livermore Library Board of Trustees: The next Livermore Library Board of Trustees meeting is 7 p.m., Dec. 5. Civic Center Meeting Hall, 1016 S. Livermore Ave. Visit Visit livermoreca.gov/

Downtown’s Magical Holiday Evening: Stroll Downtown Pleasanton’s Main Street and enjoy shopping specials, dining, live music and free photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Museum on Main. Embrace the festive spirit and create unforgettable moments with family and friends at this enchanting event. 5-8 p.m., Dec. 6.

Holiday Village in the Park: Join Livermore Downtown Inc. as they transform Carnegie Park into a magical holiday village. Like a Hallmark Christmas movie, but real. 4-8 p.m., Dec.6. Visit livermoredowntown.com/

HSMC Cabaret – True Tales: This show brings to the stage songs from the musicals based on true stories. From the heart lifting to heart breaking- nothing strikes a chord like the real stories of human experience we’ve lived, breathed, learned or read. 7 p.m., Dec. 6. Visit firehousearts.org/

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