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‘Think about if we were to go on strike’: Procedural dispute stirs union, LVJUSD relations
Union tensions flared at a Livermore school board meeting this week, amid disagreement on their bargaining process.
What a Week — Finding fall fun: Events for Halloween, harvest, Diwali and more across the Tri-Valley
“Suddenly October is more than halfway over. How did that happen? Haha … Looking at the list for the Tri-Valley yields much the same. At least a dozen marquee events through the end of the month alone, as far as I can tell.”
Fall horse races come to fairgrounds
This Saturday, the chance to be a year-round racing facility gets real, as the inaugural Golden State Racing meet kicks off its 26-day fall meet at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
Guest Opinion: A season of split realities
“This year is anything but the best of circumstances. This year, the worlds of election politics and Jewish holiday observance clash, pulling me apart.”
News Digest: Another 680 closure | Have a TASTE | Mental health forum | High turnout at Fire Safety Expo
Caltrans is shutting down part of I-680 SB between Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon and the I-580/I-680 connector in Dublin this weekend. See that plus “TASTE: The Livermore Valley Wine Experience” and LPFD’s Fire Safety Expo recap in News Digest…
Pleasanton police search Hacienda apartment on suspicion of being a brothel
Pleasanton PD is currently investigating what officers believe to have been a brothel that was operating out of an apartment in The Galloway at Hacienda.
State, local agencies pre-position crews during Bay Area’s fire danger weather
As dangerous fire weather settles over much of Northern California, the California Office of Emergency Services is partnering with local fire agencies to pre-position crews around the Bay Area.
California ballot measure promises ‘mass treatment’ for drug crimes. Can counties provide it?
Prop 36 pledges to send more people convicted of drug possession to treatment instead of prison. Behavioral health directors say that’s easier said than done with workforce shortages across the state.
Hot Picks
Knitting at the Pleasanton Senior Center: Refresh skills, pick up some new tips, share techniques, get help or just sit and knit. 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Fridays. Drop-in fees apply $3.00R/$3.50NR.
Haunted Tours of Ravenswood: Step into the shadows of Ravenswood Historic Site and join LARPD for two nights of spine-tingling haunted tours. These spooky tours will run every half hour. The later it gets, the scarier the monsters. 7-9:30 p.m., Oct. 18-19. $12R/$13NR. 2647 Arroyo Rd., Livermore. To register call 925-373-5700.
Harmony & Healing Fundraiser: This annual fundraiser and benefit concert features headliners Britains Finest, the acclaimed Beatles tribute band. Proceeds bring live professional musical visits via Zoom to hospital and hospice patients in California and throughout the world. 7 p.m., Oct. 18. Visit livermorearts.org
Sunol Heritage Festival: Celebrate the diverse heritage of the wilderness at this fun festival for all ages. History comes alive with games, activities, and music throughout the day. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 19. Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve. Free event with $5 parking.
Livermore Pride Fest: This free celebration returns to the Bankhead Plaza. 10 a.m., Oct. 19. Visit livermorearts.org/.
Volunteer Day Sycamore Grove Park: Join LARPD Rangers for a volunteer work day in the park. From removing invasive plants to litter pick-ups to trail maintenance, volunteers help maintain Sycamore Grove Park as a beautiful and healthy place for visitors and wildlife. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 19. Visit larpd.org/volunteer.
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