‘Her Words, Her Light’: Tri-Valley photographer puts the focus on local women and their stories
Pleasanton photographer Nina Pomeroy is in the midst of a new portrait and podcast project to capture personal connection in this age of increasing isolation and inauthenticity – “real women, with real stories, in their most honest light”.
News Digest: Women in Business Symposium | Pickleball fundraiser | Spring book sale
The third annual Women in Business Symposium is set next Wednesday at the Livermore Bankhead Theater. Read about that and more in News Digest…
Advocating for animals: Following Valley Humane Society on lobbying day in Sacramento
Nearly 100 animal advocates from across the state, including about a dozen from the Tri-Valley, met with legislators in Sacramento this month to talk about animal welfare bills that seek to address a myriad of issues including illegal cockfighting, the overpopulation of cats and dogs and coexistence with wildlife.
‘A message of apathy’: SRVUSD talks enrollment projections, budget constraints
Teachers and parents in the San Ramon Valley continue to speak out about proposed layoffs that were tentatively approved by the board last month as district officials work through ongoing discussions about declining enrollment and budget constraints.
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ATM robbery, mall theft arrests mark busy Saturday for Pleasanton police
Pleasanton police are investigating a robbery that occurred last Saturday outside a bank on Hopyard Road, where a man reportedly stole from a woman.
Negative certification: Pleasanton Unified slides into worse deficit, but admin hopeful budget can turn around
The Pleasanton school board reviewed and approved the district’s second interim budget report last week, which shows a $3.3 million deficit that the administration is working to clear in order to move out of the negative certification category with the county.
Livermore Fusion Soccer Club under new executive leadership
Livermore Fusion Soccer Club has a new leader at the top, with Duane Cummings hired as executive director earlier this winter.
‘Your hometown is cheering you on’: Danville-raised filmmaker scores Oscar for ‘Sinners’
Danville has been in the national news this week as the hometown of the first woman, and first woman of color, to win an Oscar for Best Cinematography in the nearly century-long history of the Academy Awards.
Solar streetlights installation underway in Livermore
The city of Livermore is Illuminating its streets by installing 38 off-grid solar streetlights from Texas-based Fonroche Lighting.
CHP: Erratic driver killed in crash off I-580 ramp in Livermore
A Livermore man died after his car flipped out of control down an embankment at a freeway exit in his hometown late on St. Patrick’s Day, according to authorities.
Why are gas prices so high in California?
California drivers of gas-powered vehicles have likely noticed an unwanted recent development: the price of fuel has increased markedly in recent weeks. Here’s what drive gas prices in California.
Celtic music superstars Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy set to return to Livermore after 20 years
Celtic fiddling power couple Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, along with their children and some of the world’s most talented Celtic musicians, are set to take the stage at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore this weekend as part of their first tour in the area in over 20 years.
Cal/OSHA warns employers to protect workers as early-season heat wave hits California
Cal/OSHA is urging employers across California to take steps to prevent heat illness as one of the year’s first heat waves pushes temperatures above seasonal averages this week.
Planning Commission to review draft environmental documents for Livermore’s General Plan 2045
The Livermore Planning Commission is set for a public hearing this evening to receive public comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan 2045 and conforming amendments to the city’s municipal code and development code.
As recruitment begins for next GM, records reveal more on infighting before Landreth left East Bay Parks
EBRPD has started its hunt for a permanent general manager following an unsuccessful attempt to appoint an interim leader. Meanwhile, newly released public records reveal new details about drama behind the scenes before Sabrina Landreth resigned.
Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade in photos
The community turned out to kick off early St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in downtown Dublin Saturday at the annual parade and festival.
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