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DUBLIN — Chris Funk’s position at the helm of the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) officially began July 1.
Handsome Tinsel shoulders his fancy moniker well. This active and athletic boy doesn't let much throw him off his game. He's open and affectionate to people from all walks of life and excited to meet other active cats who enjoy a game of follow-the-leader. At just one year of age, Tinsel is …
The Board of Trustees for the Dublin Unified School District has confirmed several key hires for the upcoming school year, including Mark Nelson to be principal of Fallon Middle School.
Sprinkle some pixie dust, and your wish for the perfect pet will be granted! Sweet three-yea…
Michael Vieira, a member of Boy Scout Troop 939 in Livermore, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Handsome Tinsel shoulders his fancy moniker well. This active and athletic boy doesn't let much throw him off his game. He's open and affectionate to people from all walks of life and excited to meet other active cats who enjoy a game of follow-the-leader. At just one year of age, Tinsel is …
The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 609, will hold a flea market at 527 N. Livermore Ave., Livermore, on Sat., Sept. 18.
Got milk? Make life a little sweeter with a pint-sized companion. Cookie is a five-year-old small mixed breed dog; with her polite manners, she is ready to join you for tea time or a coffee break. Whatever your choice of beverage, you'll be glad you paired it with this 10-pound tail wagger. …
What a good cat she would be! A spunky and affectionate kitten, once you meet this fine girl, you will surely make her your life, your love and your lady. To apply to adopt Brandy, please send an email to info@valleyhumane.org for more information. Valley Humane Society coordinates adoptions…
LIVERMORE — The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce (LVCC) will welcome Livermore Mayor Bob Woerner who will present a State of the City address at its Wine Country Virtual Event on Thursday, June 24. This is Woerner’s first address to the Chamber since being elected mayor in 2020.
Edith and Lee Asay of Livermore will celebrate their 80th anniversary, June 26. Congrats to the happy couple! (Photo courtesy of Connie Asay Lee)
Jazz up your life with a spunky tortoiseshell! This two-month-old kitten is ready to join you for an all-night jam session or rockin' drum solo. Her boundless energy makes her the perfect bandmate for any genre! If you are ready to riff with Hi-Hat, please send an email to info@valleyhumane…
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Livermore Boy Scouts, Explorers and Cub Scouts placed American flags on more than 1,700 graves of veterans buried in the city's cemeteries on Saturday, May 28. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Gordo is a svelte and handsome boy with an easy-going personality. At just one-year-young, he still has his nine lives ahead of him and he'd love to spend them with his best buddy, Kovu! Their previous owner lost her housing and surrendered her boys so they could have the best life possible…
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Las Positas College held a drive-thru graduation for its veteran graduates Saturday, May 22. The event was sponsored by Las Positas' Veterans First Program and included active military, veterans’ support groups and other veterans’ organizations. Seen here, Adeana Santos, Student Veterans Org…
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On Saturday, May 22, the Pleasanton VFW Post 6298 and American Legion 237, along with local Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout Packs, place veterans' markers and American flags on the graves of vets buried at Pioneer Cemetery in honor of Memorial Day. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Nine Livermore elementary school students were recognized last week for their winning entries in the annual Livermore Water Awareness Poster Contest.
Pleasanton will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 26, to solicit feedback on design features for a possible skatepark at Ken Mercer Sports Park.
On April 27, Gable Heart Beats teamed up with City of Pleasanton and Pleasanton RAGE Girls Soccer Club to place an automated external defibrillator (AED) at Val Vista soccer fields and another for Pleasanton Rage to have at Ken Mercer Sports Park. The Gable Heart Beats Foundation is a non-pr…
The Livermore Public Library will host its the seventh annual Harry Potter Book Night on Thursday, June 24, with the focus on Diagon Alley.
The Pleasanton Library will kick off its annual summer reading program on Saturday, May 29, with the theme “Reading Colors Your World.”
Although the waterpark will remain closed, Dublin announced last week that recreational swimming will resume Saturday, May 29, at the outdoor and indoor pools at the city-run The Wave aquatics center.
On Saturday, June 5, the City of Dublin will hold an in-person community input meeting for residents to provide feedback on proposed designs of the future park at the Wallis Ranch development.
Livermore Downtown Inc.'s Makers Market ushered in a display of dancers and vendors to First Street May 15 and 16. Seen here are Livermore School of Dance performers. To view a photo gallery, visit independentnews.com/multimedia. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen)
One-eyed Jacky has been through the ringer in her short 10-month life. The nine-pound dog was found not only missing her eye but also suffering from parvovirus. Fully recovered from illness and trauma, this little lady is trying to make her way in the world despite being overwhelmed in new e…
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In celebration of its newly remodeled store in Pleasanton, Lucky on Hopyard Road and West Las Positas Boulevard held a light drone show Friday, May 14. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
The Quest Science Center has opened registration for its “Volts & Bolts” summer camps for middle school students to be held at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore.
Tri-Valley Haven, a nonprofit organization that operates a shelter and provides other services for the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or homelessness, will offer a weekly online support group for survivors of domestic abuse beginning Monday, May 17.
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Livermore Poet Laureate Cynthia Patton has announced the winners in the city’s fifth annual science poetry contest, “Poetry in a Test Tube,” designed to celebrate Livermore’s scientific heritage.
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A group of senior citizens from Stoneridge Creek in Pleasanton are exploring their theatrical side as they prepare to portray some well-known film and fashion icons, including Frank Sinatra, Charlie Chaplin, and Elizabeth Taylor, in a celebrity-inspired photo shoot at Stoneridge Creek.
Dublin residents have until Monday, May 24, to vote for their favorite photograph in the city’s annual “Nature in Our Backyard” contest.
The Livermore Knights of Columbus will hold a virtual annual charity auction from 6:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 13.
The Gene Morgan Insurance Agency in Livermore is offering to shred personal paper documents for free on Saturday, May 22, in an effort to help prevent identity theft.
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Starting April 30, Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic each weekend beginning Fridays at 3 p.m. and will remain closed through 9 p.m. on Sundays.
Visit Tri-Valley is partnering with several East Bay cities -- including Livermore, Pleasanton, and Dublin – to encourage residents and visitors to forego shopping online or at big-box stores and spend at least $25 per week with local businesses.
In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Livermore Public Library will host a discussion of the 2019 film “The Farewell” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 18.
Dublin Parks and Community Services is offering a free class for seniors to improve their memory by playing online brain games with the California Game Girls from 10-10:40 a.m., on Wednesday, May 5.
Interfaith Interconnect is inviting the public to their virtual May Religion Chat.
A short story by Violet Carr Moore, a member of the Tri-Valley Branch of the California Writers Club, received first place in a statewide competition for pandemic-related fiction sponsored by the High Desert Branch.
Stoneridge Creek Senior Living Community in Pleasanton celebrated Earth Day on Thursday, April 22. The community hosted a resident event in one of the community’s gardens. More than 100 residents are involved in gardening at the community. This includes resident Audrey Lord-Hausman who plant…
Dublin High School Junior Vivian Tseng adds mulch to a garden plot with Nathan Vuong's help at the Dublin Aquatic Center on Saturday in celebration of Earth Day. Both are members of the DHS Green Earth club, which participated in the day's events. (Photo - Stephanie Mollenhauer)
The Sanford Blood Center will host a Tri-Valley blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 30, on the LifeStyleRX basketball court at 1119 E. Stanley Blvd. In Livermore.
Girl Scouts from Daisy Troop 33241 in Livermore met in person this month for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. They celebrated Earth Day by picking up trash at a neighborhood park. They then potted daisies and delivered them to a nearby senior housing development. (Photo - Ma…
Dublin Police will participate in National Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, April 24, by accepting pills, capsules, and other solid forms of expired or unwanted prescription medication at a drop-off site at the Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza.
During the pandemic, local residents gathered to partner with the Livermore Public Library and create a political book club that meets on the third Tuesday of every month via Zoom.
The Dublin Farmer’s Market officially reopened for business April 1 to an increased turnout compared to last season.
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The Bring Back the Natives free virtual garden tour is preparing for its 17th showing, and founder Kathy Kramer said this year is more exciting than ever.
The Dublin Senior Center will offer information on ways to protect the environment during a drive-thru events on Earth Day, April 22.
The Livermore Public Library is seeking volunteer tutors for its adult literacy program.
The East Bay Holocaust Education Center has extended the deadline to enter its art, writing and video contest to April 30.
Pleasanton is looking for a high school student interested in serving as the city’s Teen Poet Laureate for the 2021-2022 school year.
Dublin will celebrate its annual “Dublin Pride Week” from April 24-May 1 with a series of events promoting volunteerism and environmental awareness.
The Tri-Valley Haven's thrift store at 116 North L St. in Livermore is now open for indoor sales from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
The nonprofit Go Green Initiative will offer 38 high school and college-level students a seven-week, paid internship this summer to study the waste management infrastructure in Pleasanton.
While the beginning of a book must captivate readers, author Martha Alderson believes it is the ending that creates fans.
Hate crimes and community safety were the topics of a recent town hall meeting hosted by resident Chong Wang and moderated by Mayor Karla Brown and Chief of Police David Swing.
Once a month at Las Positas College, student government officers and community volunteers come together to distribute free groceries as a part of the college’s program, The Market.
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has increased the number of transactions that can be completed without a visit to a field office.
The Friends of the Livermore Public Library have raised more than $1 million for the Livermore library since the group was founded in 1978.
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The Valley Humane Society is urging pet owners to prepare their “furry companions” for the day when the COVID-19 pandemic is over and people are no longer spending as much time at home.
The Tri-Valley chapter of Citizens' Climate Education and Citizens' Climate Lobby is sponsoring several events from April 15-25 to celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth Day.
The Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation (PPIE) is hosting its Ninth Annual Race to Education for the entire community as a virtual race this year, from April 11 to 18.
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The Kiwanis Club of Livermore, Pinot’s Palette, Eye of the Tiger, and the Kiwanis Literacy Club Foundation distributed more than 600 new children’s books to kids and families in the City of Livermore, March 27. The Livermore Kiwanis was also joined by Mayor Bob Woerner, former City Councilma…
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is recruiting for its Ambassadors program.
The Inner Wheel Club of Livermore will hold a road rally on Sunday, April 11, to raise money for the Inner Wheel USA Foundation’s program providing children who have lost or were born without an arm or hand with myoelectric prostheses.
Dublin is looking to fill several seasonal positions for The Wave, the city’s aquatics center and waterpark at Emerald Green Park.
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Marine Private Jacob D. Zayas, 19, of Livermore, has completed military combat training at Camp Pendleton and has been assigned to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for training as a motor transportation operator.
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District provided more than 700 boxes of food to students and their families over the spring break.
The Pleasanton Art League is sponsoring a competition open to middle and high school students.
The Livermore Public Library will resume its early learning programs for children in April with outdoor classes.
The Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry in the Mar Thomas Church of San Francisco in Livermore has expanded its hours for 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday and from noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday.
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With a $1,000 grant from the National Garden Club Plant America program, the Livermore-Amador Valley Garden Club recently replanted roses in Hansen Park.
The Livermore-Amador Symphony Guild’s is offering a chance to win a vocal performance by music director Lara Webber.
Dublin City Hall was lit up in green the week of St. Patrick's Day as part of the city’s celebration of its Irish heritage. Dublin took its name from the many Irish immigrants who settled in the area in the late 1880s, and its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration is generally one of the larg…
The Alameda County Workforce Development Board will conduct a webinar on Wednesday, March 31, to explore “Laws that Celebrate Women in the Workplace.”
Ohlone College will offer an online program, Advanced Entrepreneurial Business for Food Services, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 29.
Jetter Named to Dean’s List at Lehigh
The City of Livermore recently sent a thank-you on Facebook to Cub Scout Pack 951 for a job well done on the Centennial Park sign. In coordination with the city’s Maintenance Division, Cub Scout Pack 951 brought the sign back to life when they stripped, sanded, prepped, painted, and re-insta…
All are invited to attend the virtual April Religion Chat, which will be held on April 14, from 5 to 6:15 p.m.
The Pleasanton Library is now lending laptop computers for at-home use.
CityServe of the Tri-Valley has started a pilot outreach called #GearsForGood, helping individuals in need within the community with minor bike repairs. According to a Facebook post by the City of Livermore, the group has partnered with Discovery Church of The Nazarene, and as the church ser…
Valley Humane Society is accepting applications to serve on its board of directors with a term beginning in 2021.
Regina Molitoris, a junior at Granada High School in Livermore, took first place in the American Legion’s oratorical contest for California.
In 2018, the City of Dublin created a new street banner program to honor local veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces and are continuing the program in 2021.
The Stanford Blood Center will host a TriValley Community Blood Drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 26, at the Stanford Health Care – Valley Care LifStyleRX fitness center, 1119 E. Stanley Blvd., in Livermore.
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual trade show on its internet webpage now through April 1 highlighting members of its Ambassador Group.
The Livermore Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., has reopened for in-person services, including browsing, checkout, printing, and computer use, from 1-6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Andrew Tantzen, a member of Troop 931 in Livermore, has achieved the rank of Eagle, the highest badge offered under the Scouts BSA program.
Nayanika Das Roy, a 10-year-old who attends James Dougherty Elementary School in Dublin, has won this year’s “What My Mother Means to Me” essay contest for fifth-graders sponsored by the California Association of American Mothers.
The Assistance League of Amador Valley is sponsoring a “Tea Party in a Box” fundraiser to benefit the Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry and other community programs that help those in need.
Dublin-based nonprofit Hope Hospice, which provides in-home patient care, has opened early bird registration for its 2021 Hike for Hope.
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The Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center will offer a Spring Break Art Camp for students from 6 to 15 the week of April 5-9.
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Wineries, now’s the time to get your entries in to the annual TVC Uncorked Competition.
Justin Lam, a junior at Livermore High School, has won the Livermore Lions Club’s annual speakers contest for 2021.
The Livermore Public Library is inviting the community to celebrate National Library Week, April 4-10, by playing Library Bingo.
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The Dublin Farmers Market will return to Emerald Glen Park, 4201 Central Parkway, on April 1.
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Eight cadets with the Civil Air Patrol’s Tri-Valley Composite Squadron, stationed at the Livermore Municipal Airport, received hour-long orientation flights last week aboard a Cessna 172.
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Giulia Telli, a freshman at Amador Valley High School, is the first Civil Air Patrol cadent from the Tri-Valley Composite Squadron in Livermore to be accepted into the NorCal Cadet Flight Training Program.
Climate change is impacting farming everywhere.
Tri-Valley Career Center will continue to offer in-person, drop-off and pick-up services for 2020 taxes.
Dr. Mark Brunell, professor of biology at the University of the Pacific in Sacramento and past president of the California Botanical Society, will answer questions about gardening -- including planting, irrigation, and pest control – during a virtual meeting hosted by the Livermore Public Li…
The next meeting of the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club (LAVGC) will feature C. Colston Burrell, acclaimed lecturer, garden designer, author and photographer.
The American Association of University Women (Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin Branch) is offering its local, annual scholarships to women who will be juniors or seniors in college during the upcoming academic year, and who were raised in the Tri-Valley, or now live in Pleasanton, Livermore, or…
Dublin will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year with both in-person and virtual events, but without the traditional Dublin Lions Club Parade.
