Trevarno Road in Livermore is the city’s only historic district, with homes built more than 100 years ago. The homeowners on this road form a tightknit community, with two outdoor decorating traditions they hold each year.
The Livermore Public Library will host an online discussion of forgiveness on Tuesday, Dec. 21. The 60-minute Zoom-based discussion, the third in the library’s series of Living Room Conversations, will begin at 7 p.m. Librarian Paul Sevilla will lead the round-robin conversation based on a d…
LIVERMORE — A unique collection of mosaic pieces created by young Italian artists is currently on display at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater through Jan. 16.
Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance (TVNPA) will host “The Power of Giving” on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m., an inaugural recognition event celebrating the collective resiliency and successes of our nonprofits, local businesses, and community members who came together to support those in need thr…
The Asbury United Methodist Church in Livermore will premier its virtual Christmas Concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5.
Two construction craft apprentices from Livermore were among the finalists in the seventh annual Northern California Craft Competition last month.
LIVERMORE — Art Builds Community (ABC), a cultural arts consultant company based in San Jose, is calling for the public to participate in planning for the future of art in the city.
Rachel Snedecor, executive director of Livermore Downtown Inc. (LDI), is stepping down from her position after 21 years of leading the organization, effective Feb. 28.
The Livermore High School boys’ soccer team loses its first scrimmage game to Castro Valley High School by a score of 2-1 on Nov. 17. The Cowboys stayed put at 0-0 as the game did not count in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) scorebooks.
Valley Concert Chorale (VCC) will perform its annual holiday concert, “Carols, Glorias and Lullabies,” at the First Presbyterian Church in Livermore on Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11.
Retired Christensen Middle School Principal Pat Avilla has created a GoFundMe page to raise money for the Livermore Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program with the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD).
At this year’s Harvest Challenge Wine Competition, Livermore showed up bigger and better than ever. It was an impressive showing, with 17 great wines, including two head-turning cabernet francs, a gregarious grenache, a solid sangiovese, a mighty malbec, stout petite sirah and a righteous Bo…
Friends of the Livermore Library, a nonprofit organization, is seeking volunteers to staff its bookstore at the Civic Center Library.
Hagemann Ranch in Livermore, will host an arts and crafts bazaar from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28.
Livermore’s iconic Shiva Vishnu Temple — also known as the Hindu Community and Cultural Center (HCCC) — received approval last week (Nov. 16) to increase its operating hours and to allow music outdoors.
Taking a turn to forge a vision statement for what Livermore should aspire to be in 2045, the city's planning commission on Nov. 16 dissected a proposed 100-word paragraph for nearly two hours, suggesting the addition of phrases including "jobs," "honor," "biological diversity" and "breweries."
The planning commission last week unanimously approved initial plans for a 140-unit affordable housing rental complex for seniors and veterans at the Civic Center.
LIVERMORE — The Livermore City Council on Monday discussed two items that supporters say could assist the Livermore Valley’s burgeoning wine industry — establishment of an assessment district to raise money to market the region’s products and a proposal to extend sewer lines into southern ag…
These shoppers came in their pajamas and brought their holiday spirit during the Earlier Than The Bird shopping event in downtown Livermore. Merchants opened their stores early Saturday, Nov. 20, for the annual tradition hosted by Livermore Downtown, Inc. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
LIVERMORE ― As state and local agencies look for ways to combat global warming, a local experiment is underway to test the effectiveness of using compost to remove carbon from the atmosphere while improving the quality and productivity of soil.
LIVERMORE — Following complaints of inequitable practices and a lawsuit, the Livermore Airport Commission last week considered a new policy for its large box hangar waitlist.
Mony Nop (at left) and his family donned their finest Thanksgiving costumes to deliver frozen turkeys during the Mony Nop Turkey Drop on Sunday, Nov. 21 in front of Livermore’s City Hall and police station. The donated birds will go to the Tri-Valley Haven Food Bank. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)
At 2:18 a.m., Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) crews responded to a reported structure fire at The Crossings apartments.
Livermore residents Morgan Brizee and Frank Contreras have announced their engagement with plans for a June 25, 2022 wedding. The celebration will be held at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Dublin. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Earl and Marguerite Brizee of Livermore. The groom-to-be i…
Congratulations to Phillip and Enid Holck, who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19. The longtime Livermore residents were circulation managers at The Independent for over 20 years, Phillip as assistant circulation manager and Enid as circulation supervisor. Phillip is a…
Livermore Arts will close out 2021 with a variety of performances at the Bankhead Theater culminating with Dirty Cello, a five-piece folk, rock and bluegrass string ensemble from San Francisco, on New Year’s Eve.
LIVERMORE — A recently completed mural painted on the side of Tri Valley Car Care’s new location on Railroad Avenue harkens back to a simpler time.
Visit Tri-Valley will donate $20 to Culinary Angels for everyone who joins in the destination marketing organization’s “Caffeine for a Cause” campaign by going to at least five participating coffee shops and tea houses between now and Dec. 31.
Valley Concert Chorale (VCC) will perform its annual holiday concert, “Carols, Glorias and Lullabies,” at the First Presbyterian Church in Livermore on Friday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11.
A mathematician at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), along with collaborators at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth and the University of Mississippi, has developed a machine-learning technique to determine the motion of binary black holes using gravitational wave data.
Swimmers with the Livermore AquaCowboys left their mark on the meet in Concord, this month, including first place finishes by both the girls’ and boys’ 400-yard medley relay teams.
Boy Scout Troop 999 will launch its annual Christmas tree sales in the Granada Bowl parking lot at 1620 Railroad Ave., Livermore, on Friday, Nov. 26.
The Livermore City Council last week approved a 128-unit senior housing development for The Well at Sunset, a mixed-use project at the former Sunset Office Plaza at Holmes Street and Concannon Boulevard.
Towne Center Books and Livermore Arts will host a “Conversation with Author Peter Reynolds” at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore on Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Members of the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority and the family of the late Angelina Navarro gathered Nov. 12 for the rededication of the Livermore Transit Center to "Angie’s Way" on the site of the old Livermore A&W Root Beer Drive-In on old First Street. Navarro, (below), bega…
“Mamma Mia!” has returned to the Bankhead Theater after a shortened 2020 season due to the pandemic.
The Stanford Blood Center will hold a blood drive at Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare in Livermore from noon to 5 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 19.
As per tradition, on Saturday, Nov. 20, the streets of downtown Livermore will be lined with pajama-clad shoppers, kicking off their holiday shopping with deals from local businesses.
The cast of the popular musical “Mamma Mia” has returned to the Bankhead Theater following a pause due to COVID-19. The Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre reopened the show last Friday and will run it through Nov. 21. Read the full story on page 3. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
LIVERMORE ― Late in Gov. Jerry Brown’s last term, he issued an executive order that established a goal for the state to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
Several members of the St. Michael/St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Youth League (CYO) cross country team from Livermore posted solid performances at the Oakland Diocese championships held at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda on Friday, Oct. 15.
Just what should be made of vintage 2021? While it’s hard to pin a tail on this multifaceted donkey, most consider it a fantastic vintage. For some, this means not having to add as much acid, while for others, who found the fruit somewhat lacking in natural acidity, it means having to acidul…
Granada High School's players, coaches and fans celebrated a victory win against crosstown rival Livermore High, Nov. 5. The Matadors defeated the Cowboys 28-10 to win the City Championship Trophy. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
UNCLE Credit Union has donated $10,000 to the Livermore Lab Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education programs and student fellowships and research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL).
The City of Livermore is asking residents, and those who visit the region, for feedback on how they envision the future of arts and culture in the city.
The Livermore Lab Foundation has established an endowment to fund neuro-disease research in honor of a former Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) employee, William B. Shuler, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.
The Masonic Lodge #218 of Livermore recently approved a $1,000 donation to go toward a local food bank, and the group is looking to partner with a grocery store or individuals willing to match the funds for a total of $2,000. The funds will go to Tri-Valley Haven, a Livermore food bank. For …
In response to public concerns, two Tri-Valley men proposing to build a cannabis farm near Livermore said their neighbors don’t have to fear the business will bring crime, swallow up well water or produce a pungent odor.
LIVERMORE — Following a public hearing, during which a winemaker raised questions and concerns about the Livermore Valley Wine Heritage District (LVWHD), the council voted to continue the discussion to the next meeting set for Nov. 22.
A couple of turkeys smile for the camera during Pleasanton’s seventh annual Turkey Burn 5k and 10k race held at Ken Mercer Sports Park, Nov. 25. The event was sponsored by Pleasanton North Rotary Club. Nonperishable food donations assist the …
