PG&E closed a portion of 4th Street near Carnegie Park in Livermore to replace a damaged power pole on Sunday morning, April 5. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Livermore police get around efficiently by patrolling the area on bicycles downtown. (Photo s- Doug Jorgensen)
Families wave at teachers, faculty and the Smith Elementary mascot (driven by Livermore superintendent Dr. Kelly Bowers) during a drive-by parade meant to help connect teachers and families. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Families in Dublin try to get exercise and fresh air in spite of the closure of local playgrounds. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Jen Burkholder drives as her kids, Emily and Jacob, wave to students and families on Scenic Avenue in Livermore at the Altamont Elementary Parade, which was held as a way to for teachers and students to stay connected during the shelter in place. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
People tried to practice safe health measures while enjoying the fresh air. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
On March 12, the Amador Dons hosted the Dublin Gales in volleyball. Amador won 3 matches to 0. Below, Amador’s Sawyer Brookhart goes up to spike the ball with Dublin’s Shashank Thapa defending. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
On March 13, Pleasanton Military Families hosted their Spring Pack Out to support our deployed men and women serving overseas. The community was invited to help pack hundreds of care boxes with food, clothing and comfort items for our military. Above, Denise Colvin helps create care packages…
On March 6, the Granada Matadors hosted the Foothill Falcons. Foothill’s Eli Esparza checks Granada’s Skylar Steele. The Falcon’s Tyler Hays works around Granada’s Wesley Short. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Livermore varsity boys pummel Dublin High 16-3 in last Friday night’s match. Alden Dean netting 5/goals for the night. LHS goalie, Connor Wilson, had an amazing night with 12 saves. Holding down the Cowboy defense Mason Bammer, Ben O’Connor, Bennett Vanderveen, Gabe Tinoco, and Brayden Nunes…
Last week, Foothill High School hosted the Every 15 Minutes anti-DUI program, which derives its name from the frequency at which a person is killed in an alcohol or drug related collision in the United States. Every 15 Minutes consists of student participants re-enacting the catastrophic con…
California poppies dot the hillside after a brief rain in Livermore last week. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Granada Matadors took on the De La Salle Spartans Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Dublin High School Gym for the NCS-CIF Division 1 Basketball title. De La Salle won 57 to 44. Left: Kevin Gad guards a De La Salle player. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Daffodils in bloom beautify the valley with their striking brilliant yellow. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Chabot won 97 to 39. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Las Positas won 84 to 80. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Livermore School of Dance Jazz Company presented "World of Imagination" on Feb. 15 at the Bankhead Theater. The show combined jazz, tap, hip hop, modern, contemporary lyrical and musical theater. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Young scientists in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District shared their research and innovation at the 20th Annual Science Odyssey on Feb. 13 at the Junction Avenue K-8 School. Shown is a participant in the eco-friendly fashion contest, "Trashion" show. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Amador won 3 to 0 playing against Livermore High. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Dublin High women's won playing against Livermore High 66 to 28. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Gaels won 5 to 0Â playing against the Falcons. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Amador won 45 to 43 playing against Granada High. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Alviso Adobe Community Park in Pleasanton celebrated native ways on Sat., Feb. 8. The free event provided a glimpse into the history of the first people to live in the East Bay area. In addition to the recently completed Tule River Indian replica home, native stories, cultural demonstrations…
On February 4, at 9:23 a.m., the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department responded with the Alameda County Fire Department and the Pleasanton Police Department to the report of a fire on the 6400 block of Owens Drive in Pleasanton, at a building formerly used as a Denny’s restaurant. Fire perso…
Granada won 1 to 0 playing against Granada Matadors. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
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Dublin observed a candlelight walk and prayer service in honor of Ilene Misheloff on Thursday, Jan. 30. The event marked 31 years since Ilene disappeared Jan. 30, 1989. The procession started at Wells Middle School (6800 Penn Drive, Dublin) and proceeded to Saint Raymond’s Church (11555 Shan…
"Super Saturday" returned for its 12th year, with an annual flag football game between the dads of Altamont Creek Elementary and Croce Elementary. The game took place Saturday, Feb.1, with Altamont winning 26 to 13. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Margaret Zhao leads people in tai chi at the Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton in celebration of the lunar new year. (Photo - Doug Jorgensen)s
A Lunar New Year celebration was hosted by LVPAC on Jan. 25, with dancing, arts and other entertainment. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
On Friday, January 17, Livermore High School hosted crosstown rival, Granada High, for girls and boys varsity basketball. Granada won 51-47. The boys started at 7pm, immediately following the girls 5:30 game. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Pleasanton Senior Center hosted the Make a Difference Festival on Jan. 18, with over three dozen organizations offering a wide variety of community service, wellness, and safety and emergency preparedness projects and seminars. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
On January 18, Dublin’s Gael Force Robotics put on the Battle of the Bay at Dublin High School. Teams from northern California competed in the VEX Robotics Competition. Qualifying teams will move on to the state wide competition. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Granada Matadors hosted the lady Dons from Amador Valley High. Amador’s Jenny Yang, Erin Brown and Granada’s Kayla Wirgler and Regina Mocitoris wrestle for a rebound. Amador won 51 to 36.
An African American Cultural Celebration was hosted by the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center in the Bankhead lobby and plaza on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Brave participants took a chilly ride down the Polar Bear Slide on Jan. 11 at the Robert Livermore Aquatics Center. The water temperature was 49 degrees Fahrenheit, and about 200 people come for the event with 110 rides down the water slide. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Participants took a meditative stroll at the Labyrinth Walk hosted by the First Presbyterian Church in Livermore on New Year's Eve. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
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The Independent’s own Doug Jorgensen, who has photographed the Tri-Valley for the newspaper for nearly 38 years, describes the images that he feels reflect the area over the past year.
"Widmer World", located at 3671 Chelsea Ct. in Pleasanton, continues to display a Christmas fantasy light show through December 31, 6-9 p.m. The magical dancing lights are free to the public, but donations are welcome. Bob Widmer and family create this yearly display to give back to the loca…
The Pleasanton Downtown Association held the Spirit & Sweater Stroll last Saturday. Guests busted out their craziest holiday sweaters while enjoying spirits and craft cocktails at over 20 downtown locations throughout Main Street. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Santa Claus came to celebrate with families in Dublin last Saturday with a hot pancake breakfast at the Shannon Community Center. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
(Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
