The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District is a step closer to resuming in-person classes as school nurses received their first of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Hope Hospice and Health Services is using animatronic cats to help lessen the impact that pandemic-related isolation has had on its dementia patients.
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When in-person classes resume at Granada High School, students will return to a new swimming pool and athletics facility.
Tatiana is a soul whose intentions are good. She may not like other cats, but don't we all h…
Sudharsan Gopalakrishnan, a sophomore at The Quarry Lane School in Dublin, has received a Golden Clover Award from the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program for an online coding project for 4-H members during the pandemic.
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Hope Hospice and Health Services is using animatronic cats to help lessen the impact that pandemic-related isolation has had on its dementia patients.
The Alameda County library system, including the Dublin branch, has launched a countywide program designed to get residents reading and discussing the same book.
Pacific Gas & Electric installed 400 new weather stations and 216 fire-watch cameras in high-risk areas in 2020 as part of its Community Wildlife Safety Program designed to reduce the size of power shutdowns.
A novel by Livermore author John G. Bluck, “Death in the Holler,” was reviewed this month in Publishers Weekly Magazine, a trade publication for booksellers and literary agents.
The Tri-Valley Retired Educators' Scholarship Fund is offering up to five $2,500 scholarships to students planning a career in education.
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Sudharsan Gopalakrishnan, a sophomore at The Quarry Lane School in Dublin, has received a Golden Clover Award from the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program for an online coding project for 4-H members during the pandemic.
The Rotary Club of Pleasanton Foundation is now accepting applications for their Community Grants program for qualifying groups.
Sandra Gardiner, executive vice president at Pulse Biosciences, a medical device company in Hayward, has been named chair of the Valley Humane Society Board of Directors.
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Despite a slowdown due to COVID-19, the Reins in Motion Foundation (RMF) is still going strong.
At The Beer Barons, at 336 St. Mary St., a group of friends from Livermore partake in the Saturday evening dining. Several restaurants in downtown Pleasanton opened for outdoor dining business, on Friday, Jan. 9. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The annual Make A Difference for Pleasanton Festival this month is moving online because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kunsh Zutshi, a member of Boy Scout Troop 905 in Dublin, has earned the rank of Eagle.
Balance Boxes is a youth-led program that provides students in low-income communities with educational and enjoyable activities.
Tired of those dull, poor performing garden tools?
Five local nonprofit organizations have each received $2,000 from the Gene Morgan Insurance Agency in Livermore.
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Sarina Summers may only be in fifth grade, but the 11-year-old Livermore resident used the extra time the COVID-19 pandemic gave her to write her first novel.
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Connor Layton, a member of Troop 924 in Pleasanton, has received his Eagle Badge, the highest rank awarded by the Boy Scouts of America.
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Katelyn Storm, a fifth grader at Croce Elementary School in Livermore and a member of Troop 31209, has completed work on her Girl Scout Bronze Award by installing two bat boxes at Sycamore Grove Park.
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Christmas came in a different package this year for youngsters from the local Head Start program.
Arsh Muhib, a sophomore at Merrill F. West High School in Tracy, has been promoted to cadet second lieutenant with the Tri-Valley Composite Squadron 156 after receiving the Gen. Billy Mitchell Award from the Civil Air Patrol.
The Wild Vine Writers — a group of women authors based in Livermore — recently published its second book with a goal of helping their community.
One of Santa’s stops on Christmas Eve was at the intersection of Heather Lane and Iris Way, in Livermore. Families could drive by and greet Santa, who was played by Michael Gomez, and elves Cathy Gomez, Kaylyn Gomez, and Lauryn Gomez. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
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Harshita Krupadanam, a junior at the Quarry Lane School in Dublin, recently presented a research paper on ways to save harvested crops during unseasonable rains in India at the Global Youth Institute sponsored the World Food Prize Foundation.
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Volunteers from the Livermore Valley Craft Beer Foundation and Kids Bike Lane assembled more than three dozen bicycles this month for needy students in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
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The Leo Club at Livermore High School collected more than 270 new toys this year to be given to the children of needy families for Christmas.
As part of the National Wreaths Across America, Dublin’s Pioneer Cemetery wreath placement was sponsored by the Jose Maria Amador Chapter – DAR. The wreaths are seen here on Saturday, Dec. 19. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce (LVCC) hosted its fourth-annual #LivValBiz Awards Ceremony on Dec. 17, but this year, it was virtual.
Earlier this month, the Livermore Public Library Board of Trustees received an update on library services.
Tri Valley Stargazers 2021 President Ron Kane waits at sunset to observe The Christmas Star, the alignment of Jupiter and Saturn in the western sky appearing as one bright star. For more information about the group, visit trivalleystargazers.org. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
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Despite the obstacles posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pleasanton North Rotary managed to raise more than $7,000 for youth programs during its sixth annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn Family Fun Run over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Volunteers from two local youth organizations, the Breaking BEARriers Youth Leadership Club and Lapis Lazuli Art Club, have created a mural to brighten up the Fertile GroundWorks Garden of Grace at Asbury United Methodist Church in Livermore.
Sunflower Hill has received a $3,500 grant from Robert Half, a global staffing firm with offices in the Tri-Valley, to purchase equipment and supplies for its garden programs.
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Culinary Angels, which provides nutrient-rich meals to people with cancer and other serious health challenges, will be moving its kitchen operations from the First Presbyterian Church in Livermore to the new Sunflower Hill residential facility at Irby Ranch in Pleasanton early next month.
Nuclear Care Partners, which provides free in-home care to former atomic workers who have developed illnesses due to exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals, said this week it remains committed to patient care despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Nottingham Circle neighborhood in Livermore attracted visitors and sightseers with its festive holiday display on Dec. 12. For more information about the city’s upcoming holiday events, visit https://bit.ly/37k9zTa. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
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Scouts from the Twin Valley District, which covers Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and Sunol, helped collect 5,570 pounds of food and raised $4,737 in donations during the annual Scouting for Food drive, surpassing the district’s goal of $3,500.
Candy Cane Lane, also known as Walnut Court in Pleasanton, welcomed visitors with a variety of decorations on Thursday December 10th. For a list of Pleasanton’s upcoming holiday events, visit https://bit.ly/3qksUwj. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The City of Dublin recently held its second annual "Nature in Our Backyard" photography contest as part of Dublin Pride activities.
SHC LifeStyleRx will host a community blood drive with Stanford Blood Center, Friday, Dec. 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. The drive will take place on the basketball court.
The City of Livermore’s holiday display kicked off this weekend with a 22-foot, animated tree at Lizzy Fountain and a western-themed display at the newly opened Stockmen’s Park on South Livermore Avenue. For a list of the city’s upcoming holiday events, visit https://bit.ly/37k9zTa. (Photos …
The Livermore Lions Club invites local high school students to enter its Student Speaker Contest for 2021.
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Regina Molitoris, a junior at Granda High School and a member of Venturing Crew 942, recently helped rescue a great horned owl that had become caught in barbed wire in South Livermore Valley.
Pleasanton’s traditional tree is again on display in front of the Museum on Main, framed by the iconic Pleasanton Arch. For a list of Pleasanton’s upcoming holiday events, visit https://bit.ly/3qksUwj. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
A Dublin Recreation Department exhibit at Heritage Park featured a Kolb ranch tractor and hay wagon on Saturday, Dec. 5. The City of Dublin’s Santa Drive-thru Meet and Greet wound through the Dublin Civic Center parking lot that day, featuring displays of city services and civic organization…
Diners in bubble tents at Brava Garden Eatery in Pleasanton got in a few more meals on Saturday Dec. 5 before Alameda County’s outdoor dining shut down on Sunday Dec. 6. For more information about the county’s precautions and restrictions, visit https://bit.ly/2IoZDPK. (Photos - Doug Jorgersen)
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The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah arrives at sundown Thursday, Dec. 10, with events and activities online and outdoors to observe a holiday that one rabbi called a "light in dark times."
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Anirudh Adhikary has qualified to become an Eagle Scout at an Eagle Scout Board of Review, held on Nov. 13, 2020.
Jacquie Williams-Courtright, who hosts “The Valley Gardener” on Tri-Valley Community Television (TV30), will be the guest speaker for the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club’s online meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10.
Author Linda C. McCabe will explain how writers can use symbolism and archetypes to add depth to their work in a Zoom virtual meeting on Dec. 19, at 2 p.m.
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Luke Vavuris, a member of Boy Scout Troop 975 in Livermore, has been awarded the rank of Eagle Scout.
The Gene Morgan Insurance Agency in Livermore is conducting a holiday coat drive for local families in need.
Do you have the most festive home, apartment or condo in your neighborhood with the best holiday decorations?
On Saturday, Nov. 21, Livermore Downtown Inc. continued the holiday tradition of early morning shopping with Earlier Than The Bird, during which participants rolled out of bed early and showed up in their pajamas. Shoppers wore their masks and socially distanced, wearing their favorite jammi…
Dublin is asking residents to vote for their favorite photographs in the city’s second annual “Nature in Our Backyard” photography contest.
The Assistance League of Amador Valley, which helps support the Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry in Livermore, is urging the community to help feed families in need.
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Livermore’s BSA Troop 900 has been working like Christmas elves, preparing to deliver beautiful trees and the exceptional service that they’ve offered their city for decades.
The Lineage Collection will host an “End of Harvest” celebration from 1-4 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 21, to benefit the National Brain Tumor Society and Culinary Angels.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has installed a new high-performance computing (HPC) cluster with enough memory and storage for data-intensive COVID-19 research and pandemic response.
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Boy Scout Troop 999’s annual Christmas tree lot in Livermore is the organization’s primary fundraising event for the year, helping to pay for camping and other Scout activities, but with COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the troop is making alternative plans in case that doesn’t happen.
A sophomore at Quarry Lane School, Romal Mitr, was recently honored as a “Planet Hero” by EarthX for her environmental endeavors.
A GoFundMe website page has been launched to raise funds for the annual Shop with A Cop program sponsored by the Livermore Police Department and the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.
The City of Livermore is sponsoring a free community activity: a geocaching adventure with L'more the Basset Hound.
PLEASANTON — The Pleasanton Downtown Association has launched a campaign to encourage the community to shop, dine and visit local destinations this holiday season.
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Axis Community Health is providing free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing by appointment through December at Asbury United Methodist Church in Livermore.
The Little Free Library will celebrate the opening of the first “Read in Color” book-sharing box in Livermore, at 1061 Bellflower St., from 1-3 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 21.
City staff unveiled a plan that will bring back St. Patrick’s Day community celebration, after it was previously cancelled to the pandemic.
Author Gina Mulligan will discuss “Writing Historical Fiction for a Modern Reader” during a Zoom meeting of the Tri-Valley Writers Club at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21.
A student-faculty team at the Quarry Lane School has received a grant from the Lemelson-MIT Program to create a device that allows coaches and referees to communicate more effectively with hearing-impaired high-school athletes during basketball games.
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Hayden Caulder shows off her flamingo costume during Downtown Livermore Inc.’s Halloween Costume Lunch and Shop, on Saturday, Oct. 24. Due to COVID restrictions, the costume contest was virtual, and the carnival and trick-or-treat events were cancelled. Livermore Downtown Inc. is a 501(c)3 n…
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John Lucas, Pat Marin and Jenise Bachelder walk down First Street in Livermore, on Saturday, Oct. 24, during East Bay Area’s 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer's. This year’s event wasn’t a large, in-person gathering. Instead, organizers invited participants to walk in small teams of friends and fam…
The popular "Trick-or-Treat Trail" sponsored by the Livermore Police Department has been cancelled because of ongoing concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, but two new activities will take its place.
Halloween may look different this year, but the Alameda County Fairgrounds is bringing a safe, socially distanced and fun way to celebrate with the whole family.
Driving by at 30 miles per hour, as Holmes curves into First Street, hundreds of rose bushes blur together creating a larger-than-life bouquet known as Hansen Park.
The Livermore Public Library has recognized four volunteers for their efforts during 2020.
Horse enthusiasts and pedestrians alike spent some time soaking in the sun on the South Livermore Valley Trail, along Wetmore Road in Livermore, on Oct. 12. The trail takes nature lovers through natural areas to enjoy colorful wildflowers, birds singing and beautiful vistas while walking wit…
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The Pleasanton chapter of the National Charity League, a mother-daughter volunteer organization, is conducting its annual membership drive.
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With Halloween right around the corner and quarantine still in effect, one local business has crafted a creative way for kids to enjoy Halloween in a different form.
The City of Livermore, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD), and Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) will recognize Unity Day on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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The Z-Cares Foundation, with local sponsorship, is hosting a month-long campaign to stand up to youth anxiety, culminating with a Virtual Coping Carnival opening at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 14.
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This year’s Witches Night Out had a fantastic line-up of restaurants and retail shops participating, and due to COVID-19 compliance, it was a whole new event.
With its annual pumpkin patch closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, G&M Farms in Livermore will be giving away an estimated 3,000 pumpkins on Saturday, Oct. 17, as a thank-you to the community for its past support.
The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce (LVCC) will host a golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 26, at The Course at Wente Vineyards.
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Social bubble friends Juliana Molinelli, Brady Olivia-Herrington, Jack Larson, Sophia Chopp, Tori Owens, Alexis Thompson, Cody Olivia-Herrington, Kyle Thompson, Nick Larson, Abby Owens and Zoe Larson stopped by TJ and Jay Spencer’s ‘Essential Worker Skeletons’ display in Livermore to offer t…
Tri-Valley Haven’s annual Pace for Peace fundraiser to help survivors of domestic violence will be held virtually this year.
Tri-Valley Interfaith Interconnect, a multi-faith organization formed to promote understanding in the community, will host a virtual Religion Chat on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to explore how congregations try to bridge political or social justice differences within their memberships.
A tiny tot picks out a pumpkin as Joan's Farm and Pumpkin Patch opens for the season. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
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Author Pauline Wiles will teach writers what they need to know to create an effective website in a Zoom meeting on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m.
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Local students will have an opportunity to compete in two national scholarship programs sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Valley Humane Society and Livermore Subaru are again teaming up to promote local dog and pet adoptions.
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Debra Lee Baldwin, an author and expert on succulents, will be the guest speaker for the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club’s second Zoom-based virtual meeting from 7-8:30 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 8.
The City of Pleasanton’s original Climate Action Plan (CAP), adopted in 2012, outlined a variety of local actions to help reduce our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, enhance environmental sustainability, and prepare for climate change.
Alameda County has created a website designed for older adults to access services and participate in their community.
Do you want to learn a new skill, dabble in a new art form, get into shape, or finally take up that new hobby you’ve pushed back for so long?
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After 38 years of sharing what grew to become one of the nation’s biggest neighborhood Christmas light displays with major holiday crowds, Deacon Dave Rezendes’ event will go dark this year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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If you are ready to get spooked this coming October, the Pirates of Emerson Haunted Theme Park is bringing screams and scares as a drive through attraction for 2020.
Jews at Congregation Beth Emek, a Reform synagogue in Pleasanton will be meeting online for the holiest days on the Jewish calendar.
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As the coronavirus pandemic and economic fallout continues, people who are struggling to feed themselves also find it difficult to feed their beloved pets.
Registration is now open for Fall camps and programs offered by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club (LAVGC) will host its first ever Zoom meeting.
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One resident of Stoneridge Creek retirement community in Pleasanton is growing his neighbors’ interest in rare fruits.
