Pleasanton Planning Commissioner Jack Balch pulled his nomination papers today, the first day available to do so, formalizing his candidacy for Pleasanton City Council in the Nov. 3, 2020 election.
UPDATE: This story has been corrected. The original version reported Oscar Rocha, senior deputy sheriff for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, was a Dublin officer.
Health officials issued a press release July 11, indicating Alameda County will prohibit outdoor dining, but local leaders announced they will wait for further details to arrive early next week before adjusting enforcement.
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Health officials issued a press release July 11, indicating Alameda County will prohibit outdoor dining, but local leaders announced they will wait for further details to arrive early next week before adjusting enforcement.
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The Livermore City Council’s plan for a deep review of city policies and practices is moving forward.
As published by Alameda County Public Health Department in an emergency health release dated July 3, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is releasing eligible inmates with 180 days or less remaining on their sentence to parole or probation supervision prior to …
The Tri Valley Democratic Club has adopted a resolution calling for state and federal legislation to “hold corporate individuals criminally responsible for decisions that endanger the public whether they be deliberate or through negligence.”
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A spokesperson for the Department of Veterans Affairs Sierra Pacific Network recently confirmed that the Livermore Community Living Center (CLC) is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19.
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On July 3, detectives with the Livermore Police Department arrested Livermore resident Denise Arante, 48, on a warrant for charges of felony embezzlement, forgery and grand theft against the Livermore Little League, a youth baseball organization.
A newspaper icon and longtime Livermore resident Barry Schrader recently died at the age of 79, leaving behind the memory of a man who helped shape the Tri-Valley.
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The wine industry’s roots run deep in the Livermore Valley – hopefully deep enough to weather the current economic storm.
When it comes to a wall in Livermore, a handful of residents and the city remain quite divided.
While health officials tapped the brakes last week on Alameda County’s reopening schedule, the Tri-Valley’s cities show rates well below the county average.
Approximately 300 bills are currently pending on the state’s legislative floor. Bauer-Kahan has taken a strong position on many, including her own bill, AB 2626, aimed at closing the digital divide.
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) fleshed out multiple options for resuming school in late August.
After an on-again, off-again delay, Dublin teachers welcomed the raise that the teachers union had ratified and signed on May 11, thanks to an agreement between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature on June 22 that will provide the money enabling Dublin to make the raises.
The Dublin City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom, to discuss policing.
Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and John Katko (R-NY) have introduced a bill in Congress that would allow certain start-up businesses to defer their first-year payroll taxes to be paid over the next four years of operation.
The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District’s (LARPD) Board of Directors is seeking candidates to fill two seats.
Livermore’s Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special meeting this week, July 9, for public hearings relating to an historic remodel and land-use regulations.
The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District has adopted an ordinance that links the open hours for parks and other districts facilities to the rising and setting sun, rather than the clock.
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Bill Goldstein announced his retirement as director of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) on Tuesday.
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To help out the hospitality sector hardest hit by business closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Visit Tri-Valley is providing 38 local hotels with facemasks, hand sanitizer and a free, one-year membership to the California Hotel & Lodging Association.
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The owners of Zephyr Grill & Bar issued a release today, notifying the Livermore community that one of the kitchen team had tested positive for COVID-19.
As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, the Livermore Police Department encourages the public to be responsible and safe over Independence Day weekend by not driving impaired.
The Alameda County Workforce Development Board is encouraging job seekers to take advantage of Metrix Learning, an online training platform that assesses interests and skills gaps and then creates an individualized training plan. Access to the program is free.
A proposed Springtown residential development is expected to return to the Livermore City Council for consideration later this summer.
A proposal to build a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Livermore near I-580 continues to move forward, nearly three years after a developer first proposed to bring the popular fast food restaurant to the site.
Donald Trump must be defeated by a big margin in the upcoming presidential election, which is the most important in the nation’s history, according to Eric Swalwell – the Democratic congressman who represents portions of Alameda County including Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin.
According to Dr. Fraser Shilling, “Failure to protect and restore wildlife movement will result in continued population declines, extinction of some species locally and wildlife-vehicle collisions, endangering public safety.”
Dr. Erica Pan — one of the key figures in the Bay Area’s response to the coronavirus pandemic — is leaving her post as Alameda County’s interim health officer and joining the California Department of Public Health in a new leadership position.
Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District’s board of education approved a $147.3 million budget last week that’s more of a placeholder, as schools around the state already expect some relief from anticipated funding cuts in the state budget.
Four former Dublin mayors have endorsed current Mayor David Haubert for the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
Alameda County District 1 Supervisor Scott Haggerty has been named Person of the Year for 2019 by the California Transportation Foundation.
Tanish Sathish, a sophomore at Irvington High School in Fremont, has launched a campaign, in partnership with the American Red Cross, to call attention to the need for convalescent plasma to fight COVID-19.
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UPDATE: This story, originally published online on July 2, was updated July 11.
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Gillig, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses headquartered in Livermore, has laid off an unspecified number of workers. However, some sources have provided numbers.
Six members from the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD) remain under quarantine this week awaiting COVID-19 results after four firefighters tested positive.
With input from the public and its own city leadership, Pleasanton's recent conversation highlighted the potential of redirecting funds from its police department to other community assets.
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Livermore Downtown Inc. announced Monday, June 29, that Foragers Market will be taking over the management of Livermore Downtown Farmers Markets.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on West Las Positas Boulevard in Pleasanton is shuttered now through the end of August.
The Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District will hold a Board Candidate Information Night at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, July 7, for anyone interested in running for either of the two seats on the Board of Education up for election in November.
The Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) today issued a press release announcing a temporary pause on reopening.
Despite calls to defund the police, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 last week to increase funding for the Sheriff’s Office and Santa Rita Jail by $18 million.
Bay Area companies are using technology with direct ties to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to aid the country’s efforts to combat the virus that causes COVID-19.
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To encourage people to return to downtown Livermore, the city will close six blocks of First Street – from Maple to L Street - to vehicles starting mid-morning on Friday, June 26, through the weekend. J and K streets will also be closed to vehicles between First and Second streets during the…
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The Rotary Club of Dublin has selected Deputy Christina Blaylock as its Dublin Police Services Officer of the Year, and public education assistant Rachel Messenger as its Dublin Fire Services Person of the Year.
Chris Miller, who has organized local support for military families for 30 years, and Joyce and Bob Shapiro, who have headed up numerous business and community organizations in Pleasanton, are recipients of the 2020 Ed Kinney Community Patriot Awards, presented by the nonprofit Make a Differ…
The Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group (ITV), a Pleasanton-based company, is engaged in an effort to identify the challenges and opportunities likely to be experienced over the next 20 years, while maximizing those opportunities for the Tri-Valley.
The Livermore City Council on Monday voted to form a new subcommittee tasked with laying the groundwork for a deep review of city policies and practices.
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The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) recently approved an amendment to modify the restriction of the use of riding crops.
In a contest against three other candidates to date, Randy Brown will also run for a seat on the Pleasanton City Council.
While two of the Tri-Valley’s cities recently appeared on a list placing police departments under the microscope, officials weighed in with insight on how change is already underway.
During a seven-hour marathon meeting and public comment period, the Dublin City Council Monday night shot down a proposed apartment and retail development on a parcel of land in the eastern portion of the city.
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The Alameda County Public Health Department has received an $18,000 grant from the National Association of County and City Health Officials to expand its efforts to warn residents about the dangers of smoke from wildfires.
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Using a personal 3-D printer, Kai Gottschalk, a member of Boy Scout Troop 941 in Pleasanton, has produced nearly 4,000 protective face shields for healthcare providers and other front-line workers across the country.
The Tri-Valley is home to many parks and hiking trails allowing visitors to experience the area’s natural habitat.
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On Sunday, June 21, San Ramon Valley Fire, Cal Fire and Alameda County Fire responded to a grass fire on Highland Road by Manning Road at the Alameda/Contra Costa county line. Fires have been breaking out due to warm weather and dry conditions. Joe Testa, Deputy Chief of the Livermore-Pleasa…
In a letter addressed to the community and dated June 23, Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) Superintendent Dave Marken announced his resignation.
Although visitor centers and some other high-use areas in the East Bay Regional Parks are closed to avoid crowding during the coronavirus pandemic, the parks and trails are generally open for hiking, riding and bicycling.
More than 150 small businesses in Livermore, Dublin, Fremont and eastern Alameda County have received $5,000 each from the Alameda County District 1 Small Business Grant program to provide some relief from the loss of revenue sue to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inspired by the Livermore Schools Lunch Program serving more than 162,000 meals to children since March, the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Foundation said their fundraising event will now benefit the school district’s meal distribution program.
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The Livermore Lab Foundation has awarded scholarships to two seniors at the University of California, Merced.
Tri-Valley Haven (TVH), a local nonprofit that serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness and poverty is commemorating Juneteenth, June 19.
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Cal Fire dispatched a helicopter (Alma Helitack from Lexington Reservoir) today, June 18, in response to a vegetation fire that broke out this morning. Grassland to the south of Sandia National Laboratory burned. Check back for more updates.
The California Department of Public Health today, June 18, released updated guidance that requires Californians to wear a face covering in high-risk settings.
Effective Friday, June 19, to coincide with Alameda County’s allowance of outdoor dining, the City of Pleasanton will close Main Street to vehicular traffic from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening.
The Dublin City Council passed a two-year budget that members believe will add enough flexibility to meet future economic challenges from COVID-19, and also help satisfy requests from some of its residents for a more transparent look at the city’s police department.
Sheltering in place for the past three months was meant to keep people safe and slow the spread of COVID-19.
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and resultant shelter-in-place order in effect in Alameda County are taking a growing toll on Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) finances.
Pat Howard will return on an interim basis to the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) board to fill the vacancy created by the death of Madelyne “Maddi“ Misheloff.
Community activists brought an emotionally charged campaign to Alameda Supervisor Richard Valle’s Union City neighborhood on Sunday, demanding reversal of his recent vote to approve a three-year, $318 million spending package for Santa Rita Jail.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has introduced legislation that would make it a criminal offense for a state or federal employee, including members of Congress, to reveal the name of a government whistleblower.
Livermore schools are already looking toward the coming academic year to address the technology needs of all students, whether they head back to campus or continue at-home education.
On the heels of Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare’s announcement to close its Livermore skilled nursing facility, community members responded to air their grievances.
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UPDATE: After this article was published on June 17, Hayden posted an apology letter (dated June 16) to the CFMA’s website. Livermore, its downtown association and Livermore Pride issued a joint statement condemning the incident. Los Altos also decided to suspend its farmer’s market this wee…
Just weeks after its official launch, the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Fund has awarded six grants of $10,000 each to organizations considered critical safety net providers for high-risk populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A fire at a building on Hayes Avenue in Livermore Tuesday, June 16, destroyed two second-floor apartments and resulted in smoke and water damage to several adjacent units, according to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department.
Update: The council took no vote on Tuesday evening. The meeting was adjourned to Monday, June 22, at 6 p.m.
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On June 15, at 10:45 a.m., a two-alarm vegetation fire broke out in South Livermore. The fire was contained to private property and Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) property just south of the Veteran’s Administration site.
Alameda County will further relax its COVID-19 restrictions on businesses as of Friday, June 19.
In light of civil unrest across the nation, Congressman Eric Swalwell recently issued the following statement:
COVID-19 has generally closed Livermore City Hall to the public, but most of the city’s records remain available for public inspection, at least in electronic form.
While the Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare skilled nursing facility closed in what officials reported to be a precautionary measure for elderly patients at risk of contracting COVID-19, some of the 44 staff members who lost their jobs have different theories.
In a speech praised by his colleagues for its eloquence, Dublin Councilmember Shawn Kumagai summed up what the nation and its politicians should do right now: talk about the oppression of African Americans, gay people and other repressed minorities until there is a true end to victimization …
The Dublin City Council last week took another step toward building a 138-room Cambria chain hotel for business travelers at an entrance to the city’s downtown.
The Livermore City Council committed on Monday to move quickly to enact comprehensive reforms, inspired by mostly peaceful protests around the world sparked by the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Mayors from three Tri-Valley cities are asking the Alameda County Department of Health to relax restrictions in their communities.
Michael McCorriston announced this week he will run for a seat on the Dublin City Council in the general election on Nov. 3.
Retiring Supervisor Scott Haggerty recently announced his endorsement of Dublin Mayor David Haubert for District 1 County Supervisor.
A helicopter circled overhead and police lined the streets as thousands gathered in Pleasanton for a protest last week.
The Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is implementing measures to reduce the risk of wildfires caused by its distribution network in wildlife areas.
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Livermore City Councilman Bob Coomber was happy to head home a few weeks ago after a six-day hospitalization due to a bacterial infection.
Alameda County has opened a drive-thru emergency food distribution site at the county fairgrounds in Pleasanton with pre-packaged boxes of food, including meat, cheese and fresh produce, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The California Public Utilities Commission has approved Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s proposed reorganization plan after seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following the disastrous and costly wildfires in 2017 and 2018. The plan still must be approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
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This year’s high school graduation class has missed out on events many consider rites of passage.
Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare announced its skilled nursing facility at the Livermore campus will officially close June 27, but officials report the city will see other enhanced medical services.
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When it comes to animals in the Tri-Valley, COVID-19 hasn’t resulted in an influx of surrenders, as some might have feared.
A curfew ordered Monday, June 1, by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office in the wake of widespread protests over police treatment of African-Americans was cancelled today.
As much of the state is on a path toward easing shelter-in-place restrictions, Alameda County is struggling with an increase in COVID-19 infections and resultant hospitalizations that make it difficult to get the county moving toward recovery.
The City of Livermore issued a compliance order to residents along Lomitas Avenue last week, but the group plans to appeal, claiming the city has no right to demand they fund a public project.
A plan to transform hundreds of acres of leased ranchland into a massive solar farm is drawing concern from residents of the North Livermore Valley who want to protect property values, viewsheds and a way of life they say is under threat.
