Deacon Dave's "Casa del Pomba" is decorated with over 600,000 lights for visitors to enjoy at his annual holiday celebration. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Despite near-freezing temperatures, the Fifth Annual Tri-Valley Turkey Burn drew record participation on Thanksgiving morning for a 5K/10K family fun run, walk and stroll in Pleasanton’s Ken Mercer Park. Pleasanton resident Grace Nash (left photo) again wore a full-body turkey suit and rode …
At the 4th Annual Mony Nop Turkey Drop on Nov. 24, volunteers helped collect turkeys, gift cards and cash for families in need. All proceeds went to benefit the Tri-Valley Haven, a local shelter serving the Tri-Valley. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Friday, Nov. 22, The Foothill Falcons fell to Clayton Valley Charter High School, 49 to 7 in the second round CIF NCS Division 2 playoffs. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
On Nov. 23, Livermore launched the holiday season with a pajama party in the shopping district at the "Earlier Than the Bird" event. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
With the rusty and steely colors of autumn, the valley adopts a moody vibe. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The vermilion-colored grapevine leaves will be long gone by the time the Ravenswood Historic Site celebrates its annual Victorian Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 8, when visitors experience a free old-fashioned yuletide with tours, decorations, music, and a trip to the gift shop. Till then, Ravens…
Friday night lights showed off the action as the Livermore Cowboys faced the Campolindo Cougars (Moraga) on Nov. 15. The Cowboys lost the first round NCS CIF Division 2 playoffs to the Cougars, 41 to 16. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
In the Nov. 9 CIF NCS Division 1, second-round playoffs, second seed Amador Dons advanced to the CIF NCS semifinal playoffs, beating Napa High School 8 to 4. Amador girls play third seed James Logan on Wednesday, Nov 13. The Dons’ Lindsey Maddalon shoots against Napa High. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Just in time for the holidays, See’s Candies opened on Nov. 8 in Livermore at 3048 West Jack London Blvd., near the outlets. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Foothill’s Zoe Reid passes the ball in the Nov. 9 CIF NCS Division 1, second-round playoffs. The Falcons lost to Sir Francis Drake 11 to 5.. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The setting sun illuminates windblown plants at Sean Diamond Park, 4801 La Strada Drive, Dublin. The park, dedicated last year, is named after former Dublin resident Army Staff Sergeant Sean Diamond, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2009. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
While October sustained temperatures of 80 degrees, finally in November, nature in the vineyards began to take notice that fall has arrived. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Las Positas College, with its outstanding Veterans First Program, celebrates Veterans Day each year in style with keynote speakers, free lunch for veterans, and the appearance of a Huey helicopter. At bottom right is Dr. John Shirley, a WWII veteran and former Livermore mayor. (Photos - Doug…
Venture X, a premium membership-based workspace community for entrepreneurs and businesses, celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 7, at 4125 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. The 13,000-square-foot facility is the first Venture X in California. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
In a close CIF NCS Division 1, second-round playoffs on Nov. 9, Amador boys water polo advanced to the semifinals after beating Liberty High 9 to 8. Pictured is Don Ross Brown. Amador boys take on College Park on Nov. 13. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
On their home turf, the Amador Dons beat the Livermore Cowboys 27 to 0 on Nov. 1. Livermore OB Shaun Smith gains yardage on quarterback keeper. Amador’s Trevor Asberry #41 runs against Livermore. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Livermore High played crosstown rivals Granada High in both men’s and women’s water polo. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Last week, a mechanical harvester gleaned late-harvest grapes from a vineyard on Reuss Road in Livermore. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The 23rd annual Tri-Valley Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony took place on Nov. 3 in downtown Pleasanton. This year, the theme honored the 100th anniversary of the American Legion. Kicking off the event were airplanes making passes overhead. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Matadors took on their cross- town rivals, the Livermore Cowboys, which turned out to be a tough match up. The Matadors' Leif Jensen (22), Mathieu Rocheleau (26), Logan Tucker (74), Alex Edwards (60), assisted by Eric Hall (5), Stephen Geyer (6), and Antonio Sotka (7) provided some nice …
The Kidz Town Halloween Hay Day celebration on Oct. 26 took place in downtown Livermore. Kids in 5th grade and younger enjoyed trick-or-treating, games and costume contests. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The 45th Annual Foothill Band Review marched down Pleasanton’s Main St. on Oct. 26. Dublin’s Wells Middle School (pictured) was one of 38 middle and high school bands to participate in the parade and concert competition. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The 9th annual Halloween Brew Crawl was held in downtown Pleasanton on Oct. 26. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Dublin hosted its Floating Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 26 at The Wave in Emerald Glen Park. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Halloween Spirit Run was hosted by the Rotary Club of Pleasanton on Oct. 27. The run, which took place on Father’s Day for 25 years before moving to October, takes runners under the Arch on Main Street in downtown Pleasanton.
On Oct. 18, Amador won its homecoming game against Dublin, 35 to 7. Amador’s Jackson Ogolin stretches for yardage. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The annual Halloween Scavenger Hunt took place on Saturday, Oct. 19, in downtown Pleasanton. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Kids enjoy the Pool Pumpkin Patch, hosted by the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD), at the Robert Livermore Aquatics Center on Oct. 19. Dublin is hosting its Floating Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Wave, 4201 Central Parkway (Emerald Glen Park).…
Dublin beat Granada, 3 matches to 0, on Oct. 17. Granada’s #6 is Katherine Terry. Dublin’s Brya Ashley (#1) spikes against Granada on 2nd photo. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The 4th annual celebration of Diwali took place on Oct. 20 at the Bankhead Theater. Diwali, called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu). It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of ex…
On Oct. 12, visitors to the Harvest Fair at the Dublin Heritage Park & Museums enjoyed old-fashioned fun on a glorious fall day. Festivities included tractor-pull rides around the historic grounds, located at 6600 Donlon Way. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
ArtWalk, the Tri-Valley’s premiere one-day art festival, took place on Oct. 12 in downtown Livermore. More than 200 artists displayed their works alongside boutiques, restaurants and wine tasting rooms. The festive atmosphere included live music and performances by community cultural groups.…
Livermore’s 5th annual DOGtoberfest was held on Oct. 13 at Robert Livermore Community Center Park. Highlights of the day included canine demonstrations, rescues for adoption, dog contests for best costume and ugliest dog, and a pet/owner lookalike competition. The event is hosted by the Live…
On Oct. 2, Witches Night Out gave participants a head start on holiday shopping while enjoying a martini pub crawl. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Filipino Barrio Fiesta, honoring Filipino-American history, was held on Oct. 6 at the Bankhead Theater plaza in downtown Livermore. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Livermore Cyclocross, hosted by the Valley Spokesmen Racing Team, took place at Las Positas College on Oct. 6. Cyclocross is a spectator-friendly sport, held in fall or winter on a closed course that features natural and manmade obstacles, forcing riders to dismount, and carry and run with t…
Cheza Nami’s 8th annual Taste of Africa took place on Oct. 5 at the Bankhead Theater plaza. The event showcases the vibrant music and movement that is central to the cultures of the African continent, along with art, food, crafts and activities. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
IGNITE! Art + Innovation, a family-friendly Pleasanton event that features innovative arts and technologies, an illuminated attire parade, hands-on activities, entertainment, booths, and food trucks. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Matadors went up against the Dublin High Gaels and showed no mercy. Once the Mats got settled, their offense kicked into high gear as Leif Jensen (22) ran for 6 yards, 38 yards, plus a 44 yd TD run. XP Good by Mathieu Rocheleau (26). Eric Hall(5) added a nice catch. Mats def. also sprung…
The 23rd annual Airport Open House and Air Show took place at the Livermore airport on Oct. 5. Highlights of the Open House included parachute demonstration jumps, airborne law enforcement and air rescue aircraft, local flight schools, Kids Zone activities, Food Truck Mafia, and wine tasting…
Camden Glushenko tried out the new slide at Big Trees Park in Livermore on Sept. 30. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Livermore Cowboys hosted the Monte Vista Mustangs on Sept. 27. Although the Cowboy’s #23 intercepted a pass (pictured), Monte Vista won, 26 to 3. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Hundreds of classic cars and hotrods attracted attention in downtown Livermore at the Altamont Cruisers 30th Annual Nostalgia Day Car Show on September 29.(Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
From the opening scenes of Eugene Onegin, Tchaikovsky’s music lays bare the Russian soul. The opera features haunting leitmotifs and beautifully turned musical phrases throughout. It is also the first Livermore Valley Opera production sung in Russian.
On Sept. 28, Native American Day kicked off a month of free community cultural events at the Bankhead Theater Plaza in downtown Livermore. Next up will be Cheza Nami’s Taste of Africa on Oct. 5, and the Filipino Barrio Fiesta on Oct. 6. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Now in its fifth year, the tree sweater forest returns to First St. in downtown Livermore. When the sweaters are taken down, they will be repurposed as animal comfort blankets for the Valley Humane Society. Christian Huffman (pictured) helps stitch a sweater onto a tree. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
On Sept. 22, Livermore’s tree-lined downtown was transformed into Talent to Table, a dinner venue showcasing the culinary talents eight local chefs. This first-ever event was hosted by Livermore Downtown, and included local musicians and flowers from Livermore's Fields Family Flower Farm. (P…
The Fall Festival at the Alviso Adobe Community Park in Pleasanton took place on Sept. 21, with dozens of visitors enjoying the first day of autumn. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
