Ex-Giants GM Brian Sabean Makes Hall Ballot and Weighs Advisory Return
Former San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean, 70, has been named to the eight-candidate Contemporary Baseball Era…
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Kayaker Films Great White Shark Near Half Moon Bay; SFDanceworks
Kayak fisherman David Slavich captured dramatic footage of a 6-to-7-foot great white shark circling his boat off Pillar Point in Half…
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49ers Trade Fourth-Round Pick to Colts to Reacquire DeForest Buckner
The San Francisco 49ers agreed Tuesday to send a fourth-round draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for 32-year-old Pro…
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Oakland Roots Fall 3-2 in Finale as Piedmont Opens NCS Playoffs
Oakland Roots SC saw its USL Championship playoff hopes end in a 3-2 regular-season finale defeat at Sacramento Republic FC despite…
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East Bay Sophomore Builds Blockwork Site for Safe Teen Chores
Aaditya Kamat, a 10th grader at American High School in Fremont, created Blockwork (blockwork.online) to connect teenagers with…
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Pleasanton opens applications for Dec. 5 Hometown Holiday Parade
The City of Pleasanton has opened participant registration, volunteer sign-ups, and announcer video auditions through Sunday, Nov. 22,…
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City of San Ramon Commissions Electric Heat-Pump Pool Heaters and Solar Spectator Canopies at Olympic Pool and Aquatic Park
Forty-eight-kilowatt photovoltaic bleacher roof, zero-emission air-source heat pumps, and UV deck shade sails at 9900 Broadmoor Drive…
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City of San Ramon Opens Resurfaced K9 Turf Agility Dog Park and Solar Pet Hydration Pavilion at Bollinger Canyon Park
Dual-enclosure antimicrobial synthetic grass, cedar weave poles and A-frame ramps, and a shaded pet wash station at 2450 Bollinger…
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City of San Ramon Opens Eight Cushioned Pickleball and Tennis Courts with Acoustic Sound Curtains at Athan Downs Park
Post-tensioned concrete slabs, five-layer elastomeric court surfacing, and perimeter noise-attenuation barriers at 2975 Montevideo…
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City of San Ramon Completes Seismic Foundation Retrofit and Conservatory Glazing at 1877 Boone Glass House
Restored Victorian sunroom, concealed steel shear anchorage, and accessible walnut-orchard interpretive paths preserve Forest Home…
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City of San Ramon Opens 48-Plot Raised-Bed Organic Community Garden and Solar Tool Barn at Rancho San Ramon Park
Cedar accessible planter boxes, smart drip irrigation, and a 5,000-gallon rainwater cistern at 1998 Rancho Park Loop Road welcome…
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City of San Ramon Completes Solar Audio Mixing Pergola and Accessible Terrace Seating at Central Park Amphitheater
Permanent line-array speaker columns, a zero-emission FOH mixing booth, and wheelchair companion bays at 12501 Alcosta Boulevard…
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City of San Ramon Dedicates Six Resurfaced Synthetic-Turf Bocce Courts and LED Evening Lighting at Memorial Park
Tournament-grade carpets, cedar shade arbors, and accessible scoreboards at 5001 Bollinger Canyon Road expand league and drop-in play…
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Dougherty Station Library and San Ramon Arts Foundation Open 3D-Printing and Laser-Cutter Makerspace in Bollinger Canyon
Free Saturday fabrication lab at 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road equips San Ramon students and entrepreneurs with desktop 3D printers, CO2…
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San Ramon Central Park Pickleball Courts Operate Drop-In Rotation and Evening Court Lighting Under City Capital Improvement Program
Converted from Tennis Court 4 at 12501 Alcosta Boulevard under Capital Improvement Project 500005, the four dedicated outdoor courts…
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Alcosta Senior and Community Center Opens Monthly Repair Café and Intergenerational Tech Clinic in San Ramon
Volunteer engineers mend small appliances and bicycles while Youth Advisory Committee teens guide older adults through telehealth…
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San Ramon Farmers Market Launches Autumn Orchard Showcase and Zero-Waste Composting Hub at City Center
Agricultural Institute of Marin and city sustainability staff welcome forty-five regional growers, heirloom apple tastings, and…
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San Ramon Commissions Solar Thermal Collectors and Insulated Pool Covers at Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center
City facilities engineers and San Ramon Valley Unified partners cut winter pool-heating natural gas usage by 45 percent along Albion…
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San Ramon Unveils Restored 1920s Agricultural Equipment Barn at Forest Home Farms Historic Park
Historic preservation specialists and docents open interactive walnut-harvesting machinery exhibits and Saturday heritage tours on San…
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San Ramon Energizes Directional LED Lighting and Acoustic Fencing at Central Park Pickleball Courts
Parks and Community Services completes evening play upgrades and push-button timer controls along Bollinger Canyon Road ahead of…
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San Ramon Opens Accessible Culinary and Pollinator Garden at Alcosta Senior and Community Center
Parks and Community Services staff unveil twenty-four elevated cedar planting beds, automated drip irrigation, and shaded potting…
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San Ramon Expands Bishop Ranch Electric Commuter Shuttle Frequency to BART and Iron Horse Trail Hubs
County Connection and Sunset Development add fifteen-minute peak departures connecting the San Ramon Transit Center with Camino Ramon…
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Danville Advances Hap Magee Ranch Park Stewardship and Iron Horse Trail Crossing Upgrades
Town maintenance crews refresh canine park drainage and historic cottage pathways while engineers synchronize trail beacons.
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San Ramon Alcosta Senior Center Expands Free Medicare Open Enrollment Counseling and Fall Wellness Clinics
Certified HICAP advisors and city recreation specialists host one-on-one benefits consultations and balance workshops on Alcosta…
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San Ramon City Center Bishop Ranch Hosts Regional Autumn Artisan Showcase and Small Business Fair
Outdoor civic plaza convenes dozens of local creators, ceramicists, and gourmet food purveyors for weekend community gathering.
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Livermore Opens Volunteer Registration for Final 2026 Arroyo Mocho Watershed and Trail Cleanup
Community environmental initiative mobilizes hundreds of Tri-Valley residents to remove trash and restore native riparian habitat.
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Student volunteers help Bay Area seniors get comfortable with tech
When six student volunteers gathered with approximately 15 older adults at Vineyard Village in Livermore in mid-June, their mission…
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Danville Opens Registration for Annual Spooktacular Halloween Festival at Oak Hill Park
Town recreation department unveils superhero and villain theme featuring sensory-friendly pavilions and youth trick-or-treat trails.
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Maple Leafs Capitalize on Power-Play Precision to Hand San Jose Sharks 3-1 Defeat at SAP Center
Rookie Macklin Celebrini generates offensive pressure, but Toronto's stingy penalty kill and defensive discipline stall San Jose's…
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Oakland Roots Surge Into Western Conference Playoff Position With Four-Goal Victory Over FC Tulsa
Second-half attacking masterclass delivers crucial 4-2 road victory, positioning East Bay soccer club for postseason tournament berth.
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49ers Young Defensive Front Delivers Late Goal-Line Stand in 23-17 Victory Over Washington Commanders
Rookies Romello Height and Gracen Halton anchor relentless second-half pressure, preserving undefeated 6-0 start at Levi's Stadium.
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Golden State Valkyries Championship Run Inspires Regional Youth Basketball Initiative Across 15 Bay Area Centers
Following historic WNBA Finals excitement at Chase Center, franchise foundation launches free girls' basketball clinics across…
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Ballhalla Roars at Chase Center as Golden State Valkyries Prepare for WNBA Finals Game 2 Against Atlanta Dream
Second-year expansion franchise looks to build on thrilling Game 1 victory behind Gabby Williams as sellout crowd readies for Monday…
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East Bay Regional Park District Completes Structural Resurfacing on Iron Horse Trail Bridges Through Alamo and Walnut Creek
Multi-use commuter corridor receives new anti-skid decking, ADA-compliant approach ramps, and solar-powered milepost wayfinding…
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San Ramon Valley High and Monte Vista Athletic Departments Report Zero Heat Illnesses Under New Digital Weather Tracking
High school athletic directors credit sideline wet-bulb globe thermometers and automated air-quality alerts for protecting student…
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San Ramon reviews field scheduling; Central Park fields stay grass
Led by the Parks and Community Services Department with PROS Consulting, the citywide assessment evaluates natural grass baseball and…
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San Jose Sharks Return to SAP Center Monday Against Toronto Maple Leafs After 4-3 Shootout Battle in Detroit
Rookie center Macklin Celebrini tallies a goal and two assists and Alex Nedeljkovic makes 25 saves against the Red Wings as the 4-3-1…
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Judd header keeps Earthquakes unbeaten; San Jose State beats UTEP
Forward Preston Judd nets his 16th goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Nashville SC while Spartan tailback Viliami Teu rushes for…
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Steph Curry Avoids Major Injury After Spraining Right Ankle at Warriors Open Practice as Valkyries Host Finals Game 2
Golden State guard Steph Curry is in good spirits after a minor right ankle sprain at Chase Center, where the Golden State Valkyries…
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Tri-Valley health fair and library talks draw residents to Dublin
More than 20 safety and health agencies convene in Dublin while public libraries in Livermore and Dublin host free lectures by…
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Danville and East Bay Athletic League Girls Flag Football Contenders Enter Playoff Push Alongside Autumn Arts Showcases
San Ramon Valley and Livermore high school squads battle for North Coast Section seeding as Bankhead Theater and Las Positas College…
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49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Poised to Top NFL All-Time Career Passer Rating List Monday Night Against Washington
With five pass attempts Monday at Levi's Stadium, the undefeated San Francisco quarterback will qualify for the career leaderboard…
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Gabby Williams Scores 26 Points as Golden State Valkyries Rally Past Atlanta Dream 68-64 in WNBA Finals Game 1
French forward converts six clutch free throws in the final two minutes at Chase Center to seal Golden State's 50th consecutive…
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Golden State Valkyries Host Atlanta Dream at Chase Center in Historic WNBA Finals Clash
In just their second WNBA season, the Golden State Valkyries take the court at San Francisco's Chase Center on Saturday against the…
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Two Capybara Siblings Debut at San Francisco Zoo, Ending Nearly Decade-Long Absence
Two four-month-old capybara siblings from the Sacramento Zoo have settled into the Puente al Sur habitat at the San Francisco Zoo,…
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City of Livermore to Present Proposed Veterans Park Design at Four Community Pop-Up Events
Municipal planners invite Tri-Valley residents to review downtown park concepts near Railroad and South Livermore avenues through…
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Livermore Valley Education Foundation Appoints Michelle Dawson as First Development Director
Former school district community engagement leader steps into new role to expand corporate partnerships and classroom grants.
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Journalist Jack Brewster to Discuss News, Politics, and AI at Livermore Public Library Civic Center Branch
Newsreel founder presents evening lecture as library launches free app access for patrons aged 13 and older.
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Presidential Historian Gerald Henig to Discuss Abraham Lincoln at Dublin Library
Cal State East Bay professor emeritus explores the 16th president during a free afternoon history program at Civic Plaza.
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Livermore Valley Chamber Hosts State of the State Wine Country Luncheon on October 29
State Sen. Jerry McNerney, Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, and U.S. Rep.
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