Newsreel founder Jack Brewster on news, politics and AI in Livermore
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Community
Local reporting. The people, places and decisions behind the headlines.
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City of Dublin Sponsors Free Wellness in Our Backyard Health and Safety Fair at Don Biddle Community Park
More than 20 first-responder agencies, health providers, and community organizations gather for family emergency preparedness showcase.
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Indivisible Tri-Valley Hosts Vote Early Family Fair and Ballot Stroll at Emerald Glen Park in Dublin
Saturday afternoon civic festival features kids carnival games, mock voting booths, and coordinated Livermore sister rally.
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Harpist Emily Levin and Classical Guitarist Colin Davin Perform Duet Concert at Bankhead Theater
Acclaimed string duo brings works by Philip Glass, Florence Price, and Maurice Ravel to downtown Livermore on November 14.
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Tri-Valley CAREs leads walking tour of lab groundwater cleanup site
Half-mile guided walk along Arroyo Seco examines off-site plume history, federal Superfund cleanup, and resident oversight.
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Livermore High Girls Flag Football Defeats Alhambra-Martinez 25-6 in Breakout Season
Quarterback Maya Booshada accounts for 198 total yards and two touchdowns as Cowboys surpass combined win total of previous three…
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Great Elephant Migration Art Installation Brings 30 Life-Sized Sculptures to Downtown Livermore
Handcrafted by Indigenous artisans from Southern India using invasive lantana camara weeds, the West Coast exclusive exhibit remains…
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Alameda County Ballot Watchdog Committee Scores Local November Measures on Wording Clarity
Independent civic review awards top 4.6 ratings to Pleasanton, Berkeley, and Union City while flagging Oakland Measure EE and Alameda…
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Golden State Valkyries Host Atlanta Dream at Chase Center in Historic WNBA Finals Opener
Second-year Bay Area expansion franchise brings championship basketball to Mission Bay following record-setting regular season sweep.
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Fremont Civic Leaders and Housing Advocates Convene for Beyond the Bridge Documentary Screening and Policy Dialogue
Chamber of Commerce and city planners facilitate public forum at Downtown Event Center exploring regional supportive housing solutions…
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Joybound People & Pets Expands Mobile Veterinary Outreach and Community Pet Care Across Tri-Valley Neighborhoods
Walnut Creek-based animal welfare nonprofit partners with local community centers to provide subsidized vaccinations, microchipping,…
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Livermore library pairs Native heritage with loom weaving classes
Free community cultural programming at Civic Center Library celebrates California Native heritage with hands-on artisan masterclasses…
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West Contra Costa Unified seeks parcel tax renewal via Measure V
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is asking local voters to approve Measure V on the November general election ballot,…
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High-speed chase on SR-24 and I-680 ends in arrest in Concord
A high-speed vehicular pursuit spanning major Central Contra Costa corridors ended late Thursday night when law enforcement officers…
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Kulintang Dialect brings Filipino music to the Livermore library
Acclaimed traditional Filipino percussion ensemble Kulintang Dialect will perform a live commemorative concert at the Livermore Civic…
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Amador Valley rallies past Granada 24-17 in EBAL rivalry
Dons orchestrate two late scoring drives and crucial defensive stand to secure pivotal league football victory
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Antioch city manager Bessie Scott's contract ends today
Today marks the end of Bessie Scott's tenure as Antioch City Manager, with her contract concluding on October 7, 2026.
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East Bay Greenway groundbreaking set in San Leandro
The Alameda County Transportation Commission has announced a groundbreaking celebration for the East Bay Greenway San Leandro Project,…
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Antioch keeps Ana Cortez as acting city manager, starts search
The Antioch City Council has decided to retain Ana Cortez as the acting city manager while the search for a permanent city manager…
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Fremont holds public safety fair in police department parking lot
The Fremont Public Safety Fair, held at the Fremont Police Department parking lot on Saturday, brought together community members and…
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State grants $5m to modernize Children's Fairyland in Oakland
Children's Fairyland, the beloved storybook theme park along the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland, has secured a $5 million state…
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Antioch starts tap water sampling for lead and copper study
The City of Antioch Water Treatment Plant has begun an intensive round of residential drinking water sampling as part of an ongoing…
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Moms Club of East County hosts trunk or treat in Antioch Oct. 10
Volunteers with the Moms Club of East County are preparing to welcome hundreds of local children and parents to their signature Trunk…
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Livermore Valley Opera opens 35th season with 'Suor Angelica'
Livermore Valley Opera officially inaugurated its milestone 35th season with a moving staging of Giacomo Puccini's one-act tragedy…
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Dublin Night Market returns to St. Pat's Row for four evenings
The City of Dublin has announced the return of the popular Dublin Night Market along Saint Patrick Row, expanding the outdoor cultural…
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Car club and Rivertown church host benefit car show in Antioch
Automotive enthusiasts, collectors, and East Bay families will gather in Antioch on Saturday, October 10, for the annual benefit car…
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Piedmont fire department surveys residents on disaster readiness
Emergency planners with the Piedmont Fire Department are conducting a comprehensive disaster preparedness survey to gauge how well…
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San Leandro breaks ground on Cary-Haas pedestrian bridge replacement
The City of San Leandro and the San Leandro Unified School District celebrated the groundbreaking of the Cary-Haas Pedestrian Bridge…
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Bay Area's largest Diwali Mela comes to Pleasanton Oct. 17
Pleasanton is preparing to welcome thousands of regional visitors on Saturday, October 17, for the annual Dussehra Diwali Dhamaka…
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Los Medanos College Honored as Statewide Champion for Eliminating Latino English Equity Gaps
The Pittsburg college reached a 72% transfer-level English success rate after targeted equity initiatives, closing historical…
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Antioch Advisory Committee Gathers Public Input on Twenty-Year General Plan Update
The General Plan Advisory Committee meets Oct. 6 at City Council Chambers to guide housing, land use, transit, and economic growth…
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