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Friday, February 28, 2020
Apply for Livermore's Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee
The city of Livermore is currently seeking applicants for the Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee (CAPAC), which weighs in on development of the city's Climate Action Plan, through March 13.
Friday, 2:56 PM | No comments yetEvery 15 Minutes program brings anti-DUI message to Foothill High
In an effort to enforce good decision-making among its students and teach them about the consequences of drinking and driving, Foothill High School will play host to the Every 15 Minutes anti-DUI program on Thursday.
Friday, 1:01 PM | No comments yetThursday, February 27, 2020
Fairlands students embody historic figures for Black History Month
Instead of visiting a museum to learn about the history and contributions of black people in America, students in teacher Kelly Lack's fifth-grade class at Fairlands Elementary became the museum this week for Black History Month.
Thursday, 10:27 PM | No comments yetVote by Tuesday
Election Day arrives on Tuesday. That means it's time to turn in that vote-by-mail ballot or decide when to go to the polls in person to vote. Here's a recap of what's at stake for Pleasanton and the Tri-Valley this primary election.
Thursday, 12:08 PM | 1 commentFocusing on 'Lives Well Lived'
Old age makes remarkable video when subjects share highlights and poignant moments from their many decades. "Lives Well Lived," is being shown at 1 p.m. this Tuesday (March 3) at St. Charles Borromeo in Livermore.
Thursday, 12:03 PM | No comments yetNews Digest: Vaping discussion at Firehouse, Homelessness panel & Tri-Valley teen job fair
The Firehouse Arts Center in downtown Pleasanton is hosting a panel discussion on vaping next week as part of the city of Pleasanton's Community Education Series.
Thursday, 11:55 AM | No comments yetWednesday, February 26, 2020
Dublin celebrates new Public Safety Complex
The Dublin community gathered for the grand opening of its new police headquarters last Saturday, two years after construction on the complex started.
Wednesday, 4:35 PM | No comments yetPUSD looking at vape sensors for middle and high schools
As part of plans for a major $9.6 million Measure I1 network upgrade, Pleasanton Unified School District is considering installing vape sensors at local middle and high school campuses to detect students using electronic vaping devices
Wednesday, 2:11 PM | 7 commentsValley Views: When Martin Luther King Jr. visited the Tri-Valley
As Black History Month draws to a close, a local historic event worth noting has come to my attention: On Jan. 14, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. made a visit to the old Santa Rita Jail, just months before he was assassinated.
Wednesday, 1:32 PM | 1 commentPleasanton Planning Commission approves new bar downtown
The Pleasanton Planning Commission earlier this month signed off on a conditional use permit for Middle 8 to open in the empty former Bollinger Nail Salon unit in the multi-tenant commercial building at 310 Main St.
Wednesday, 11:36 AM | 5 commentsTragedy and comedy: Operas onstage in Livermore
Two operas -- one a tragedy and one a comedy -- will bring action, drama and humor to the stage of the Bankhead Theater on two weekends, beginning March 7.
Wednesday, 8:26 AM | No comments yetTuesday, February 25, 2020
Dublin boys get surprise visit from military dad at school
After a year of overseas deployment, Navy Lt. Darren Nelson finally came home to see his family in Dublin. The occasion was marked with a special ceremony last Thursday at Murray Elementary, where Nelson surprised his three sons.
Tuesday, 6:25 PM | No comments yetRep. Swalwell's new book is part tribute, part impeachment memoir
A newly announced book by U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) that began as a tribute to his father partly "morphed" into an insider's look at the recent impeachment proceedings of President Donald Trump.
Tuesday, 5:50 PM | 15 commentsCounty supervisors give initial approval to vaping ban ordinance
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 Tuesday to tentatively approve an ordinance that would ban the sale of vaping products in the county's unincorporated areas.
Tuesday, 3:28 PM | No comments yetMonday, February 24, 2020
Danville karate instructor charged with child sex abuse
The owner of a Danville karate center was arrested in Oakland on Friday, following an investigation by police into reported sexual misconduct against a student at his studio, according to Danville police.
Monday, 8:05 PM | No comments yetPleasanton Preps: Foothill wrestler Duncan qualifies for state tournament
Foothill sent nine wrestlers to the North Coast Section meet last Friday and Saturday and finished with one of the group advancing to the CIF State meet, Ruby Duncan.
Monday, 7:53 PM | No comments yetCantabella Children's Chorus offers workshop for choral teachers 'in a rut'
Cantabella Children's Chorus is offering a workshop for teachers presented by professor Tom Shelton of Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J. on April 17 at the Bothwell Arts Center.
Monday, 2:52 PM | No comments yetPUSD passes Measure I1 audit with flying colors
The Pleasanton Unified School District passed a recent audit for management of Measure I1 bond funds with flying colors, according to the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee tasked with completing the annual review.
Monday, 1:42 PM | 12 commentsPolice investigating home invasion at gunpoint in Kottinger Ranch
A woman was robbed at gunpoint by three unknown men who broke into her Kottinger Ranch home early Sunday morning, according to Pleasanton police.
Monday, 8:16 AM | 20 commentsSunday, February 23, 2020
New Las Positas president chosen for Wheelhouse Fellowship
In the same month he was officially sworn in as the new president of Las Positas College, Dyrell Foster also has been selected as a 2020 Wheelhouse Fellow.
Sunday, 12:32 PM | No comments yetCounty sets up online portal to help previously incarcerated establish new life
A new Alameda County online portal is now live to help people who were previously incarcerated reestablish their lives after incarceration, county officials said.
Sunday, 12:29 PM | No comments yetBudding Livermore artists encouraged to enter for High School Seniors Arts Awards
High school seniors are encouraged to enter the city of Livermore's High School Seniors Arts Award Program, which is “designed to identify, recognize, and encourage talented graduating high school students who reside in Livermore."
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High school seniors are encouraged to enter the city of Livermore's High School Seniors Arts Award Program, which is “designed to identify, recognize, and encourage talented graduating high school students who reside in Livermore."
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Pianist performs with pizzazz in Livermore
Pianist Jason Lyle Black returns to his hometown of Livermore to perform his unique concert at the Bankhead. A classically trained pianist, Black blends popular music with his own comedic flair -- including sitting backward to play.
Sunday, 9:32 AM | No comments yetThursday, February 20, 2020
Livermore man accused of crashing Mustang into 11 vehicles in Idaho parking garage
A man from Livermore was taken into custody in Idaho on Wednesday afternoon after Boise police allege he crashed his Ford Mustang into 10 cars and one pickup truck in an area parking garage the week before.
Thursday, 4:40 PM | No comments yetRagin' Cajun returning this year with Bollywood theme
Experience the magic of Mumbai without leaving the Tri-Valley when the fun-filled 12th annual Ragin' Cajun fundraiser returns to Casa Real at Ruby Hill Vineyards on March 13.
Thursday, 3:53 PM | No comments yetSteinle defendant to undergo extended competency evaluation
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a further competency evaluation of up to 45 days in a U.S. prison facility for an undocumented Mexican citizen accused of illegally possessing the gun that killed Pleasanton native Kate Steinle.
Thursday, 12:45 PM | No comments yet'Art & Wine Intertwined' in Livermore
"Gryphon Rock" by Linda Ryan is among her works in the "Sea Change" exhibit of her pour paintings at the Bankhead Theater's Founder's Room.
Thursday, 11:27 AM | No comments yetNews Digest: Disaster Preparedness Training, Amador club's gear drive & County fair wins awards
Inspired by their success last time, the Equipment for Everyone Club at Amador Valley High School is hosting another sports gear collection drive this Sunday (Feb. 23).
Thursday, 11:01 AM | No comments yetPerfect balance: embalming and acting
Now Angst is employed as a licensed embalmer by Graham Hitch Mortuary, working in Pleasanton. But she hasn't given up her singing or theatrical endeavors; currently she is rehearsing for "The Mystery of Edwin Drood."
Thursday, 10:56 AM | No comments yetCheza Nami! (Come play with me)
For Pleasanton-based cultural group Cheza Nami Foundation, Black History Month represents a distinct opportunity to promote diversity and multiculturalism through interactive performances of traditional African music and dance.
Thursday, 10:26 AM | No comments yetWednesday, February 19, 2020
East Pleasanton Specific Plan decision postponed again
The City Council again delayed making a final decision on restarting the East Pleasanton Specific Plan, opting to hold off until next month rather than deliberate after midnight Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, 4:13 PM | 8 commentsMan arrested after police chase goes from city streets to wrong way on I-680
One man was arrested following a high-speed pursuit that started on Pleasanton city streets and ended after the driver allegedly went the wrong way on northbound I-680 & caused a traffic crash that shut down the freeway early Wed morn.
Wednesday, 4:10 PM | No comments yetDA: Walgreens paying $7.5M to settle consumer protection lawsuit
Pharmacy giant Walgreens Co. has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit alleging that it put people's health at risk by allowing a phony pharmacist to handle more than 745,000 prescriptions in the Bay Area.
Wednesday, 3:16 PM | No comments yetAmador wins national award for diversity in computer science program
Amador Valley High's computer science program and its leaders were celebrated at last week's Pleasanton school board meeting for recently earning the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award.
Wednesday, 3:16 PM | 1 commentPleasanton moves to ban sales of all flavored tobacco, vaping products
The City Council gave initial support Tuesday night to swift regulations that would ban the sales of flavored tobacco, e-cigarettes and related paraphernalia in Pleasanton, hoping to establish a strict ordinance to curb teen vaping.
Wednesday, 3:00 PM | 10 commentsTuesday, February 18, 2020
Livermore Councilman Coomber won't seek re-election in fall
Livermore City Councilman Bob Coomber has officially announced that he will not be seeking re-election in November in order to focus on his health.
Tuesday, 4:21 PM | 4 commentsUtility bill: Bauer-Kahan, Glazer co-author legislation to hold power companies accountable
Tri-Valley lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday that would allow the state and local prosecutors to take action against electric power companies that fail to comply with safety regulations.
Tuesday, 2:57 PM | No comments yetPleasanton Preps: Dons close girls soccer regular season with decisive wins
The Amador Valley girls soccer team faced off against Granada and Foothill in the final week of the regular season and came away with two convincing victories.
Tuesday, 12:28 PM | 2 commentsPleasanton PD says goodbye to retiring sergeant, welcomes son as newest officer
It was a special week for the Boland family, and the entire Pleasanton PD, last week as the department gave a retirement send-off to Sgt. Jim Boland one day after welcoming his son, Jimmy Boland Jr., as the newest city police officer.
Tuesday, 12:28 PM | 3 commentsMonday, February 17, 2020
Council to discuss vaping ordinance, East Pleasanton Specific Plan process
The Pleasanton City Council is set to weigh potential regulations on e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco Tuesday night, attempting to find solutions to help curb teen vaping in the community.
Monday, 2:56 PM | 2 commentsReport: Bay Area housing numbers fall by 30% in 2019
Despite a narrative that housing construction in the Bay Area is going gangbusters, the number of units built last year was nearly 10,000 shy of the year before.
Monday, 11:08 AM | 3 commentsDublin's military banner program honors hometown heroes
Local veterans and active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces will be honored again this year by the city of Dublin, which displays military banners on local streets as part of an annual program created in 2018.
Monday, 11:07 AM | 1 commentCamp Connection: Camps support independence in safe setting
Today's parents may wrestle with giving their children independence while keeping them safe. School offers some opportunities -- and so do summer camps.
Monday, 11:07 AM | No comments yetSunday, February 16, 2020
Celebrate grand opening of Dublin's new police headquarters this weekend
The city of Dublin is celebrating the grand opening of its new police headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony next Saturday (Feb. 22), two years after construction on the complex started.
Sunday, 4:22 PM | 1 commentLivermore driver involved in fatal collision in Pittsburg
A 33-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed early Sunday morning by a driver exiting eastbound Highway 4 in Pittsburg at the Loveridge Road off-ramp, the California Highway Patrol said.
Sunday, 9:42 AM | No comments yet
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