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JUNE 2019 MAGAZINE
Xtremely Bullish About the 101st Livermore Rodeo

Xtremely Bullish About the 101st Livermore Rodeo

  • By Laura Ness

When I first moved to Livermore—albeit briefly—in 1977, people still rode their horses downtown for a beer at the bar. It forever endeared me to the notion of Livermore as a “cow town,” in the best possible way. By then, the Livermore Rodeo had become a well-established 60+ year tradition.

Four Foodie Friends Pursue the Range Life in Livermore
TRI-VALLEY DINING

Four Foodie Friends Pursue the Range Life in Livermore

  • By Laura Ness

Range Life began as an escape plan for two city-fleeing foodies, Lauren Heanes-Longwell and husband Waine Longwell, who just happened to know two other city-dwelling foodies, Sarah Elliot Niles and Bill Niles, who were then working in San Francisco at Outerlands and Tartine Manufactory, resp…

"Last Ride" Kicks Off Alameda County Fair
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"Last Ride" Kicks Off Alameda County Fair

The Alameda County Fair returns to the fairgrounds in Pleasanton June 14-July 7 with new attractions, a big fireworks show, live horse racing, competitions and more.

Save the Day for Big Bay Ray – June 9th at Darcie Kent Winery
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Save the Day for Big Bay Ray – June 9th at Darcie Kent Winery

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There is something mighty mythical about horses. In our mind’s eye, they are beautiful and strong beings that can transport us in oh so many ways. A bond between human and horse can be a life-sustaining thing, and in some cases, a lifesaving thing. Although many horse-human relationships las…

The 2019 Livermore Rotary Rodeo Parade Community Service Award
OFFICERS HONORED

The 2019 Livermore Rotary Rodeo Parade Community Service Award

The 2019 Livermore Rotary Rodeo Parade Community Service Award recipients are Officers Dave Martin and Matt Ishmael, members of Livermore’s Ho…

Leo Croce – American Hero in More Ways Than One!
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Leo Croce – American Hero in More Ways Than One!

Leo Croce will serve as grand marshal of the Livermore Rodeo Parade. He was a hero during WWII and a hero to children through his lifelong car…

Rosé, Rosé, I Love You
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Rosé, Rosé, I Love You

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Rosé is best from International Workers of the World Day until the days grow short when you reach September.

The Livermore Rodeo Parade
101ST RODEO

The Livermore Rodeo Parade

The Livermore Rodeo Parade will be held for the 101st time on June 8 starting at 10 a.m. in downtown Livermore.

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