Thanks to Trent Thompson, the owner of Only Up, in collaboration with the Livermore Commission for the Arts, severals walls across the streets of Livermore showcase a diverse mix of style for residents to enjoy. The murals will be displayed for several months or longer.
Granada High School Matadors honored the baseball team’s graduating seniors last week, May 27. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The community of Pleasanton came out to support its Class of 2020 in a celebration of ribbons placed downtown. Seen here from left are Tisa Basseer and Linda Masajlo. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Rick Bosadas, a worker at St. Michael's Cemetery on East Avenue in Livermore, places American flags at the graves of armed service members in honor of Memorial Day, a task typically completed by the Scouts in non-COVID-19 times. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Livermore American Legion Post 47 and Livermore VFW Post 7265 jointly put on a Memorial Day observance ceremony in Livermore, May 26. The American Legion, VFW and Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter DAR placed wreaths. Speakers included Livermore Mayor John Marchand and Dublin Mayor Dave Hauber…
A celebration of graduating eighth-graders took place in front of East Avenue Middle School in Livermore this week. “We needed to do something to celebrate the kids,” said Mistee Guzman, Principal. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Families out for walks on a trail located in Dublin, between Amador Elementary School and Jordan Ranch Park, wear masks while exercising. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
While looking at a beautiful landscape of roses, we are reminded to stand still, breathe, and imagine a better future away from these difficult times. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
With social-distancing measures in place, visitors were able to select fresh seasonal produce. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Inflatable characters marched the streets of Pleasanton in a parade organized by Gina Woodard. As a massage therapist who has been out of work since the shelter-in-place took effect, Woodard hopes the parade of fun characters will promote positivity in a negative world. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Livermore High School senior baseball players received plaques, which were delivered to their homes. Seen here with his parents is Jacob Dennett. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Flags cropped up along Bluebell Drive in Livermore’s Springtown neighborhood. It’s suspected maintenance employees were responsible for the assembly. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Dublin resident Alyssa Reimer, 23, has been creating chalk art throughout town. She started out small with just one chalk drawing. Then seven hours later, she was looking out over several drawings in the court where she lives. (Photos - Carolyn Silvester)
To brighten up her neighborhood during the quarantine, Pleasanton resident Rhonda Chase has created beautiful artwork with chalk on her driveway. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Sandra Harrison Kay originally came up with the idea to label trees with names and information as the traditional planting of trees during Arbor Day cannot take place during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Amador Valley Quilters decided to hang quilts outside their homes as a way of spreading some joy and sharing their colorful artwork with the community.(Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
People take to the trails of Sycamore Grove to soak up the sunshine and get some exercise in the fresh air. Shelter-in-place orders issued last month have closed all but essential businesses, but residents are still permitted to get outdoors if they’re maintaining social distancing from nonf…
To lift spirits and foster a sense of connection during the shelter-in-place, Pleasanton's Alisal Elementary School staff and teachers held a parade on the morning of Tuesday, April 14. Principal Karen Johnson led a train of decorated vehicles belonging to teachers through the neighborhoods …
People enjoyed a break in the weather to exercise along the bike path and trail next to Wetmore Road in Livermore and at Dougherty Hills Open Space Trail in Dublin. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
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 0 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)
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…
