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Da Boccery: Local restaurateurs bringing bocce back to LivermoreLivermore will again have a space that offers food, drink and bocce as the owners of Sauced BBQ and Plucked Chicken have...
Original post made on Apr. 16, 2021Last comment by Grumpy, on Apr 16, 2021 at 2:28 pm | 1 comment | 21647 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Protesters condemn fatal police shooting in DanvilleDozens of protesters marched through Danville on Sunday, coming out to condemn the death of 32-year-old Tyrell Wilson, who...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2021Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Apr 15, 2021 at 3:24 pm | 15 comments | 6649 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Go Green Initiative - 2021 Summer Internship OpportunityThe Go Green Initiative (GGI) is recruiting high school and college students to participate in a virtual summer internship....
Original post made by Casi Herrera on Apr. 15, 2021There are no comments yet. 1388 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Teens arrested after armed robbery at Pleasanton houseThree teenagers were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Pleasanton home on Saturday afternoon, according to...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2021Last comment by José Jiménez, on Apr 13, 2021 at 9:36 pm | 10 comments | 12198 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Alameda, Contra Costa counties pause use of Johnson & Johnson vaccineAt least four Bay Area counties paused administrations Tuesday of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after six people...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2021Last comment by Lillyannn, on Apr 13, 2021 at 2:25 pm | 1 comment | 4336 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Staying Healthy: Avoid processed foods, Livermore cookbook author saysCookbook author and blogger Michelle Smith says the best thing we can do for our health is eat foods that have minimal processing...
Original post made on Apr. 13, 2021Last comment by been there, on Apr 13, 2021 at 9:44 am | 1 comment | 4403 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Staying Healthy: Feeling 'safe', 'relief' post-vaccinationAs a sense of normalcy begins to return to the Tri-Valley amid California's rigorous COVID-19 vaccination rollout, many fully...
Original post made on Apr. 8, 2021Last comment by Jake Waters, on Apr 12, 2021 at 11:40 pm | 9 comments | 5324 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Valley Views: 50 states in 50 daysFreedom. That's what Ralph Hughes and his biking buddies are looking forward to as they take off mid-May, mostly on Harleys,...
Original post made on Apr. 10, 2021Last comment by Jake Waters, on Apr 10, 2021 at 4:36 pm | 1 comment | 3651 Views
AROUND TOWN
A perspective on growing up black in PleasantonA perspective on growing up black in Pleasanton In today’s climate, where some have chosen violence due to racism, I thought...
Original post made by Ken mano on Apr. 7, 2021There are no comments yet. 1185 Views
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California sets June 15 goal for full reopeningCalifornia's plan to fully reopen on June 15 will largely depend on two criteria: Vaccine supply must be sufficient for anyone...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2021Last comment by Michael Austin , on Apr 6, 2021 at 5:16 pm | 1 comment | 3807 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Pleasanton teacher, mother killed in Bodega Bay crashA Pleasanton elementary school teacher and her mother, a school custodian in San Ramon, died after their car plunged down...
Original post made on Apr. 6, 2021Last comment by Terry Chang, on Apr 6, 2021 at 3:38 pm | 1 comment | 12125 Views
AROUND TOWN
Danville named safest community in California for fourth consecutive yearFor the fourth year in a row, the town of Danville has been recognized as the safest community in California, according to...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2021Last comment by Naveed Khan, on Apr 5, 2021 at 12:37 pm | 1 comment | 9259 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
What a Week: Reporting on the unfathomableLike many others throughout the Tri-Valley, I continue to try to process the horrific news that absolutely shocked us all...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2021Last comment by Kerrie Chabot, on Apr 2, 2021 at 10:33 pm | 1 comment | 4658 Views
AROUND TOWN
Guest Opinion: Frivolous COVID-19 lawsuits will jeopardize our economic recoveryAlready vulnerable, those companies that are lucky enough to remain afloat must now face the reality of defending themselves...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2021Last comment by Pleasanton Parent, on Apr 1, 2021 at 8:48 pm | 2 comments | 3471 Views
AROUND TOWN
Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Chief Peters announces retirementFollowing a 31-year career serving and protecting the community where he was born and raised, the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire...
Original post made on Mar. 31, 2021Last comment by Jack Balch, on Mar 31, 2021 at 11:33 am | 1 comment | 5149 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Guest Opinion: Speak out, speak up, and stop the Asian hateI pray that we get past this racism and these economically hard times. And I'm glad that I haven't heard about any recent...
Original post made on Mar. 25, 2021Last comment by Monday, on Mar 30, 2021 at 7:26 pm | 13 comments | 5313 Views
AROUND TOWN
Dublin mourns the loss of local 'superhero' Catherine KuoHundreds of residents attended a candlelight vigil on Sunday evening in memory of DUSD Trustee Catherine Kuo, who was killed...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2021Last comment by Kerrie Chabot, on Mar 30, 2021 at 4:31 pm | 1 comment | 5271 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Livermore: Bankhead survey says...A survey of patrons held Feb. 24 to March 7 by Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center received 347 responses via email and...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2021Last comment by Dave Wilson, on Mar 30, 2021 at 10:31 am | 1 comment | 4005 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
State bill aims to streamline Bay Area transit scheduling, paymentAssemblyman David Chiu (D-San Francisco) announced Wednesday his introduction of a bill intended to streamline the Bay Area's...
Original post made on Mar. 30, 2021Last comment by Duncan, on Mar 30, 2021 at 7:22 am | 1 comment | 3501 Views
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Animal companions in the Tri-ValleyWhen faced with the isolation, loneliness and boredom brought about by the pandemic, thousands of people throughout the East...
Original post made on Mar. 29, 2021Last comment by Deborah, on Mar 29, 2021 at 9:52 am | 1 comment | 4991 Views
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2023 guide to summer camps
Looking for something for the kids to do this summer, learn something new and have fun? The Summer Camp Guide features local camps for all ages and interests.
