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Capturing summer fun in Pleasanton
Rides, food, drinks, games, exhibitions, agriculture showcases, special attractions and live entertainment: The 2025 Alameda County Fair has had it all over the past three weeks — and now the final weekend is here.
First responders unwedge helpless baby raccoon in Livermore
Police and fire personnel worked together to free a baby raccoon who had become wedged between a storage shed and a fence at a home in eastern Livermore last week.
Los Angeles resident arrested in Livermore outlets theft
Police reported recovering thousands of dollars worth of athletic shoes from a car linked to a theft from the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore last week.
Mustangs of the West, Taylor Swift tribute concerts at Bankhead
The coming weeks for Livermore Valley Arts are marked by a return performance of Mustangs of the West on July 25 and the arrival of Taylor Swift tribute show Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience on Aug. 2.
News Digest: I-680 roadwork Sunol to San Ramon | Sheriff’s chaplain wins national award | ACE train agency exec stepping down
Crews have begun the latest series of nightly lane closures on both sides of I-680 through Pleasanton as part of the ongoing express lane and roadway improvement project. See that plus the local winner of national Chaplain of the Year and a key resignation in regional transit.
What a Week — ‘This is amazing’: Our fourth trip to the fair as a family
Closing weekend has arrived at the Alameda County Fair, the final opportunity to ride that ride, play that game, sample that fried dish, catch that concert or whatever you enjoy most about Pleasanton’s summer showcase. My family did last Saturday…
Hot Picks
Pleasanton Young Professionals Mixer: Join the Pleasanton Young Professionals mixer, 5 p.m., the first Thursday of each month. No host bar, free raffle. Free for Chamber members to attend, $10 for guests. Visit pleasanton.org/
Livermore Thursday Farmers’ Market: The Livermore Thursday Night Farmers’ Market is 4-8 p.m. at Carnegie Park with over 60 vendors. Rain or shine. 2155 3rd St.
Shakespeare in the Vineyard: SPARC Theater presents Sir John Falstaff and the Merry Wives of Windsor, a laugh-out-loud summer production set against the backdrop of Darcie Kent Vineyards. 7:30 p.m., July 3-6; 11-13; 17-20; 25-27. Visit sparctheater.org.
LARPD Independence Day Dash 5k & Kids Fun Run: Join LARPD for the 2nd annual Independence Day Dash at Sycamore Grove Park, a flat, fast and scenic course, perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Register at larpd.org/independence-day-dash-2025.
Fourth of July Celebration: The City of Livermore hosts a daytime Fourth of July Celebration at the Livermore Municipal Airport where this family-friendly event features a variety of military aircraft, remote-control aircraft demonstrations and displays of emergency vehicles, jets and helicopters. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 4.
Pleasanton Community Band: Join this July 4th celebration, 12-1:30 p.m., Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First St., Pleasanton. $5 hot dog lunches will be available for purchase.
Have a happy Fourth of July!
We hope you enjoy the holiday. There will be no Express email tomorrow as we observe Independence Day with our loved ones, but your local e-newsletter will be back on Monday (July 7).
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