Utility boxes recently received fresh paint in Dublin as part of the city's public art program. Over the years, artists have added color and character to the streets, while deterring graffiti and other forms of vandalism. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Those who visited the top of Del Valle Road and waited to watch the sunset on Saturday, Aug. 1, ended up witnessing the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, Alameda County Fire and Cal Fire contain and extinguish a blaze near the intersection of Mendenhall and Del Valle roads. (Photos - Dou…
Construction is underway on a windmill that's part of Salka Energy’s Summit Wind Farm project in the Altamont Pass. With propeller blades that move more slowly than their predecessors, these larger turbines were designed to decrease raptor fatalities. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Students marched from Livermore City Hall to the downtown Bankhead Plaza leaving chalk messages for the community. Seen below are Camille Vasaan and Lily Mobraaten of Foothill High in Pleasanton (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Recently installed last Wednesday, the Stockmen’s Park is ready to welcome visitors to what will be Livermore’s newest park. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The first of three drive-in movie nights put on by the Dublin Parks and Recreation at Dublin High School took place on the 16th. The dates for the remaining movies are Thursday, July 23th, and Thursday, July 30th.
At Dublin’s Emerald Glen Park, families enjoyed warm weather and exercise while flying kites. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
To better accommodate outdoor dining, the City of Livermore re-landscaped the area near Lizzy’s fountain in the downtown area. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Protesters took to the streets of Livermore July 11 after the killing of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood, Texas. The demonstrators gathered at Livermore City Hall, then marched to First Street. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Rita Harper and Annette Burnquist spend the morning crocheting afghans and sweaters. They used to meet at Starbucks, but now stay safely distanced at Kottinger Park in Pleasanton. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Grass fire on the south side of interstate 580 between Greenville and North Flynn exits on Sunday July 5th. Two east bound lanes were blocked, west bound traffic was slowed. Responding agencies, Alameda County Fire, Livermore Pleasanton Fire, Camp Parks Fire and Cal Fire.
A vegetation fire south of I-580 between the Portola overpass and North Livermore burned on Thursday morning, July 2. The fire was contained to mostly grassland, but damaged a majestic Valley Oak tree in the pasture where it raged. For more on recent fires, see page 3. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
At Emerald Glen Park in Dublin, people enjoy a summer evening by playing volleyball, soccer, walking, skateboarding and biking. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
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. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
People enjoyed a warm summer evening outdoors in downtown Pleasanton last weekend. With Main Street closed to cars Friday afternoon through Sunday evening, patrons dined, strolled and leisurely bicycled along the street. The city plans to close Main Street for the next seven weekends. (Photo…
In an effort to encourage participation in the U.S. Census, a "Census Caravan" wound its way around northern Livermore on June 20. It started at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church on Enos Way. Also participating in the caravan was the Livermore Heritage Guild’s 1944 Mack Fire truck. (Photos …
Residents gathered in front of the Livermore City Hall and marched to Carnegie Park assisted by Livermore Police, where they observed a moment of silence. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
The Alameda County Fairgrounds opened a drive-in movie theater every Friday and Saturday night, through July 25.
In a continuous stream of cars down Main Street, Sunday, June 7, students and families from the Tri-Valley area gathered for a caravan in support of the national movement for racial justice. (Photos – Doug Jorgensen)
Omni Fight Club, Joyo Yoga and Livermore School of Dance were just three of the organizations participating in the outdoor fitness event held in front of the Bankhead Theater, Saturday, June 6. Pictured above, the Omni Fight Club leads participants in exercises. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Schools came up with creative ways to hold graduation ceremonies during COVID-19. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
During lockdown in place, police closed major retail stores throughout the Tri-Valley. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
Despite the shelter-in-place orders, a drive-by birthday party surprised Julie Martin of Dublin with car honks, balloons and happiness all around. (Photos - Doug Jorgensen)
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)
