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Report highlights impact of Livermore’s housing and human services grants
Grant funding from the city of Livermore has supported an array of local organizations in providing essential services to hundreds of new individuals during the first half of 2025, city officials announced last month as part of the housing and human services grant program biannual impact update.
Scottish Games: Pleasanton hosting bagpipes, kilts, cabers and a castle Labor Day weekend
One of California’s most iconic and longest-running sporting events returns for its 159th year this Labor Day weekend at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.
Grass fire at Camp Parks contained at 118 acres over the weekend
The Tri-Valley’s largest fire of the year was declared 100% contained this weekend without any damage to neighboring structures or residents thanks to the coordinated efforts of fire agencies from across the region.
Amid financial uncertainty, Pleasanton to explore a hotel tax increase
The Pleasanton City Council unanimously gave staff direction on Tuesday to begin discussions with regional hotel stakeholders and municipalities about the possibility of placing a transient occupancy tax/hotel tax (TOT) increase on next year’s November ballot.
Sex abuse trial of ex-SRVUSD teacher underway after numerous delays
Nearly three years after he was first arrested on child sex abuse allegations, a former biology teacher and cheer coach in the San Ramon Valley is returning to court this week for a jury trial in the criminal case.
ICE activity reported in East Palo Alto and Stanford Hospital
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested two people in East Palo Alto Monday morning and entered Stanford Hospital after one of them required medical assistance, according to San Mateo and Santa Clara County Rapid Response Networks.
Hot Picks
Celebrate Women’s Equality Day: Join Naturalist Candace as she highlights women who positively impacted human relationship with nature, both past and present. A female Animal Ambassador will join her at the Nature Center located at the Wetmore Entrance of Sycamore Grove Park. 3-4:30 p.m., Aug. 26. Free registration at larpd.org.
Boozy Book Fair: Join Towne Center Books for a grown-up book fair. Enjoy wine and small plates and shop for a curated list of books, games and gifts. 5-7 p.m., Aug. 26. Tickets $25. Sidetrack Bar & Grill.
Tuesday Tunes: Join for Tuesday Tunes every Tuesday night at the Bankhead Livermore Plaza, Shea Homes Stage. 6:45-8:15 p.m., through Aug. 26.
Bingo at the Pleasanton Senior Center: Join for Bingo at the Pleasanton Senior Center, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Drop-in fees apply.
Firehouse Memorial Wall Exhibition: The Firehouse Arts Center is featuring the work of Shweta Agrawal presenting approximately 20 of the artist’s representative landscapes and ink portraits on the Nancy Thompson Memorial Wall. Through Aug. 30.
Pleasanton Planning Commission: The Pleasanton Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting 7 p.m., Aug. 27. Visit cityofpleasantonca.gov.
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