The Purple Heart Outdoor Tour was escorted through Pleasanton and Livermore by military motorcycle riders, police and fire departments on August 16. The tour honors combat wounded soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen by treating them to outdoor events at locations throughout the United Sta…
From May through early fall, hay baling is carried out in rural Livermore Valley fields. Pictured is a stacker on N. Livermore Ave. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
On the first Tuesday each August, dozens of Tri-Valley neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out, an annual community-building event designed to enhance relationships between neighbors and law enforcement, while bringing back a strong sense of community. Pictured are festivities at Independ…
On select Thursday evenings in summer, Dublin hosts free concerts at the Emerald Glen Park amphitheater. The Summer Concert Series takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and coincides with the Dublin Farmers' Market. Pictured is the August 8 concert featuring the RJae Hass Band, a Bay Area band…
Firefighters from multiple agencies contained a fast-moving vegetation fire in Dublin that charred 248-acres on Friday, Aug. 9. A heavy air attack was used to slow the 3-alarm blaze, which threatened Doolan Canyon, though no structures were burned. The fire was fully contained by around 5 p.…
The final Dublin Family Campout of the season was held over the weekend on August 3-4 at Schaefer Ranch Park in Dublin. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
The McCalla, Alabama Little League Team, representing the Southeast Region, won the 2019 Intermediate 50/70 World Series title against Matamoros, Mexico, representing the Mexico Region, 9 to 5. The game Sunday, August 4th, held at Max Baer Park in Livermore, was the culmination of a week of …
Hundreds of people gathered for a vigil Monday night to mourn the loss of Yaneli Morales, a 26-year-old Livermore pedestrian who was killed Sunday evening, August 4, attempting to cross East Ave. near Jensen St. While the driver is cooperating with the investigation, LPD requests that indivi…
A multi-layer cake, created by Primrose Bakery, was enjoyed at the City of Pleasanton’s 125th Anniversary on August 2. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
For the Cardboard Boat Regatta, families took to the pool in boats made only of cardboard and duct tape. The regatta took place on July 27 at the Robert Livermore Aquatics Center. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
The District 57 team, made up of Livermore/Granada Little League All-Stars, played its first game Monday night against Central USA at the Little League Intermediate World Series at Max Baer Park in Livermore. Livermore Baseball outfielder catches fly ball. Livermore Baseball represents Distr…
Mayor John Marchand unveils the new street sign marking the official opening of Veterans Way on July 28th, connecting South Livermore Avenue and South L street. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Le Tableau Magnifique ballet company with Livermore School of Dance performed excerpts from its 2018 - 2019 repertoire season in front of The Bankhead Theater on July 20. The performance showcased classical and contemporary styles of ballet. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
A summer sunset silhouettes the vineyards. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Man on the Moon, an interactive exhibit at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore, is open through August 25th. A reception, marking the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, took place on July 20th. Livermore resident Ken Ball created the exhibit, along with curation from Anne Giancola, Manager …
Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore hosted Art Under the Oaks on July 20th-21st. The 33rd annual event combined art, wine, food and live music. Pictured is artist Kurt McCracken with his ceramics. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Livermore Police Department (LPD) officers accepted donated school supplies at “Stuff the Cruiser” on Saturday, July 20th. The drive benefits students in need enrolled in Livermore schools. LPD employees coordinating the event volunteered their time, accepting donations at multiple locations…
Kalia Derry enjoys the summer sunshine at Hansen Park in Pleasanton. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
On July 11, a topping out ceremony was held at Carl Zeiss Meditec in Dublin. Topping out refers to placing the last or highest steel beam during construction. The building, located at 5300 Central Pkwy., will serve as the U.S. headquarters for the Zeiss Medical Technology group, the company'…
Dublin’s second Family Campout took place in Alamo Creek Park on July 13-14. The final campout of the season will take place on August 3-4 at Schaefer Ranch Park. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
About 200 people participated in Lights for Liberty, a vigil to end human detention camps, on Friday, July 12th. Livermore Indivisible hosted the event, which took place at the flagpole in downtown Livermore. The vigil was intended to draw attention to the inhumane conditions faced by refuge…
The annual Junior Livestock Auction took place on July 7, the final day of the 2019 Alameda County Fair. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
A festive crowd enjoyed a head start on the holiday by attending the July 2nd Tuesday Tunes at the Bankhead Theater Plaza in downtown Livermore. The concert featured Sacred Fire, a Santana tribute band. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Children enjoy summer fun at Dublin’s Family Campout at Emerald Glen Park on June 29-30. Dublin’s popular trio of Family Campouts continue on July 13-14, at Alamo Creek Park; and August 3-4, at Schaefer Ranch Park. To register or learn more, visit www.dublin.ca.gov/784/Family-Campout. (Photo…
An outdoor yoga and meditation session took place at the Shea Homes Plaza outside the Bankhead Theater in Livermore on June 21, International Yoga Day. The free event was sponsored by the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center and hosted by Joya Yoga, Dragonfly Yoga and Omni Fight Club. (Ph…
At the Alameda County Fair, the Wave Swinger gives riders the sensation of flying. The final day of the fair is Sunday, July 7. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. On the 4th of July, gates close at 4 p.m., and parking closes at 3 p.m. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Fly-In at the Livermore airport on June 21-22 included a short takeoff-and-landing challenge featuring Mike Patey’s custom hot-rod “Draco.” Patey is one of the Flying Cowboys, a group of eight fliers who banded together to promote flying. The…
On Saturday, June 22, Dublin commemorated LGBTQ Pride Month with a rainbow flag raising ceremony at its City Hall. Dublin City Council members were joined by Emeryville City Council member John Bauters, who presented the city with a rainbow flag for display. Dublin Mayor David Haubert explai…
Paula Hazell of Pleasanton attracted several colorful flying insects at the SkyRivers Butterfly Exhibit at the Alameda County Fair. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Fire crews from Alameda County, Livermore-Pleasanton and Camp Parks responded on the morning of Sunday, June 16th, to a vegetation fire near Las Positas Road in Livermore. The fire, which reportedly was started when a lawn mower sparked vegetation, spread over about two acres. It was extingu…
About 150 people attended Dublin’s inaugural Pride Picnic, which was held Saturday at Heritage Park. The event was organized by the Dublin Pride Community Group, who wanted to show support for the city’s LGBTQ community. Music was provided by Combo1, an eight-member jazz ensemble from Dublin…
On Monday, June 17, local law enforcement officers participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which began at the Livermore Police Department. During the run, the torch was carried through selected cities, making its way to the Special Olympic Summer Games, taking place this weekend in Da…
The “Last Ride” cattle drive opened the Alameda County Fair on Friday, June 14th. During the drive, 150 large steers were led from the County Fairgrounds to Main Street in downtown Pleasanton. This was the final opportunity for onlookers to see a cattle drive through the Pleasanton downtown.…
Family Night at the rodeo included activities such as local team roping and wild cow milking, along with a performance by the Diablo Ladies Drill Team. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Tuesday Tunes opened its summer series on June 11 with Livermore native Jim Hurley and his jazz quartet, Night Harvest, performing on the Shea Homes Stage in front of the Bankhead Theater. Up next is Matt Finders & Friends, playing jazz, blues, funk and Latin. Bassist Matt Finders, also …
This weekend marked the 101st Livermore Rodeo. Xtreme Bulls demonstrated professional bull riding on Friday, June 7th. A parade was held Saturday, June 8th in downtown Livermore. The action moved to Robertson Stadium for a full weekend of events. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
The Xtreme Bulls tour was a new addition to the rodeo, having their inaugural ride at the 101st Livermore Rodeo. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Numerous events were held during the Livermore Rodeo — including national anthem auditions, a princess competition, a cowgirl luncheon and a junior rodeo. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
The 7th annual Livermorium Day celebration was held last Thursday, May 30th, recognizing the creation of element 116, which was named in honor of the city and a team of scientists from the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory. Livermore is one of only six cities in the world for which an element ha…
The second annual Wine & Wags event took place on June 2, when more than 20 local wineries partnered with eight Bay Area animal rescue organizations to host a day of wine tasting, dog adoptions and fun activities. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Excerpts from Swan Lake – part of Valley Dance Theatre's Spring Rep program – were performed May 24th at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. Live musical accompaniment was provided by the Valley Dance Theatre Pit Orchestra. The performance took place through the Livermore Valley Performing Ar…
A May 29th Wheels Bus Shelter celebration and dedication gave Granada High art students a chance to unveil their mural "Sweet Stop", which beautifies an otherwise ordinary bus stop for the Livermore community. Pictured are student artists Jodi Bryant, Mae Noland and Bailei Ghanderson. (Photo…
Foothill High School in Pleasanton honored its graduating seniors at a ceremony on Friday, May 31. Livermore and Granada High schools hold commencement on Friday, June 7 at 6pm. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Students square danced at the annual Hoedown held at Croce Elementary School in Livermore on Tuesday, June 4. The hoedown, which celebrates Livermore's western heritage, is held each year during Rodeo Week. This weekend marks the 101st Livermore Rodeo. Xtreme Bulls will demonstrate professio…
The Collings Foundation’s B-24 Liberator "Witchcraft" was part of the Wings of Freedom Tour, which brought WWII Aircraft to Livermore last week. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
The 15th annual Western Region Challenger Jamboree was hosted at the Dublin Sports Ground on May 24-26. The Jamboree helps provide an opportunity for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges a chance to have fun participating in little league. (Photo – Doug Jorgensen)
On Memorial Day, Boy Scouts from Troop 911 placed medallions and flags on the graves of veterans at the Pioneer Cemetery in Pleasanton. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
American Legion Post 47 of Livermore honored veterans on Memorial Day with Scouts and leaders from Boy Scout Troops 931 and 924. Over 1,400 flags were placed on the graves of veterans in all three cemeteries in Livermore Saturday morning. The American Legion provided the flags, grave locatio…
The NCS CIF Division 1 Softball Championship on Saturday, May 25th matched number one seed Foothill Falcons against number two seed Heritage Patriots. The Falcons won 2 to 0. Foothill was undefeated, 28-0, a record for the CIF North Coast Section. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
