A month of events to celebrate Livermore’s 150th
Livermore continues to commemorate its 150th anniversary of incorporation as a city in 2026, newly announcing a series of events throughout June for the community to celebrate the occasion.
More Local news
Inmate dead days after being found unresponsive at Santa Rita Jail
A San Francisco man died at an area hospital three days after correctional deputies found him unresponsive in his bed at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin when he didn’t show up for breakfast, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
Livermore Library plans to open new space just for teens next year
In response to community requests, the Livermore Public Library is poised to begin renovating a portion of the Civic Center branch at the end of the year for exclusive use by teenagers.
California Attorney General sues 23andMe for security breach
The California attorney general is suing genetic-testing company 23andMe, which was previously headquartered in Mountain View and is now based in Palo Alto, for a 2023 data breach that impacted nearly 7 million users.
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Lifestyle
Loving Guera at East Bay SPCA in Dublin
Meet Guera, an adorable 3-year-old Shar Pei mix with soulful eyes, a wrinkly forehead and the cutest tiny triangle ears that make her absolutely unforgettable.
Pleasanton Preps: NCS finals run gives Foothill softball berth in NorCal tourney
“This week we’re back to share the Falcons are still playing, as the No. 7 seed in the CIF NorCal D-III Softball Tournament. But before we get to the Falcons opening NorCal game, let’s see how they got there.”
‘One of the most unexpected runs’: 11-seed Livermore Cowboys win NCS baseball championship
The lone mistake NCS made was seeding 6-18 Livermore down at No. 11. The Cowboys went on to take the Division IV banner, but it wasn’t easy …
A&E
Livermore-Amador Symphony to showcase ‘Dramatic Voices’
Bold, emotional and creative compositions are the thread connecting the music throughout Livermore-Amador Symphony’s “Dramatic Voices” concert next weekend at the Bankhead Theater.
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.
‘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.
Spotlight
Ivy League mentorship for college applications and career foundations through meaningful projects
Path Mentors was born out of dissatisfaction with the toxic high-pressure environment that college admissions has created. Founded in 2019 by Columbia graduates, the Path Mentors’ team of nearly 100 mentors from a wide range of professions including technology, finance,…
Moving insurance vs. moving coverage: What California consumers need to know
Many people assume their movers provide “insurance” for household goods. In reality, most licensed movers in California are required to provide coverage, which is different from insurance and comes with important limitations.
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Did you miss
Tri-Valley beer scene: Get to know the local breweries serving their craft from Livermore to Danville
The Tri-Valley has earned recognition for its winemaking prowess. Local brewers are now expanding the area’s beverage profile by making thirst-quenching, award-winning beers.
Embarcadero Media CEO Dawes announces he will step away
Adam Dawes, who has led Embarcadero Media Foundation through stiff winds buffeting both the organization and wider media landscape, has announced that he will be stepping down as chief executive officer of the local nonprofit that publishes Livermore Vine.
Sports
Alameda County supervisors approve new term sheet for sale of Oakland Coliseum property
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a non-binding term sheet for the sale of the Oakland Coliseum property at a special meeting last week.
LARPD, Foothill students partner to offer community sports equipment box at park
Want to give tennis, Frisbee or other recreational sports a try, but don’t have any equipment? A new pilot project at one Tri-Valley park this summer seeks to break down that barrier.
Pleasanton Preps: Inside Foothill’s underdog run in NCS softball tournament
“I told the girls this was the best softball game I had seen,” Foothill coach Greg Chandler said. “The girls deserved it.”
ReAL Estate
Been there, bought that: Baby boomers are helping shape real estate
“Here in the Tri-Valley, and across the country, older boomers are an active and influential force in real estate and one that often gets lost in the headlines.”
Appellate court sides with city in ruling on San Ramon Market Place project
After a lengthy legal battle with a neighborhood group that organized to protest a redevelopment project slated for the Market Place shopping center, the project approved by the San Ramon Planning Commission more than three years ago could be coming…
Luxury Locally: Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, people are still buying.
“The economic forces that impact housing affordability in general also influence luxury real estate here in the Tri-Valley…”
