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Live Chalk Art Sundays in San RamonSundays this spring and summer will be a little more colorful for visitors of San Ramon's City Center Bishop Ranch as the venue hosts live chalk art demonstrations starting May 15.
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Señor Bob: A lasting impactIn the hearts of many in Tulancingo, late Pleasanton resident Bob Athenour now truly has a permanent presence in the community of his hometown's sister city in Mexico -- a life-size bronze sculpture of him sitting on a park bench.
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'Women Who Dare' on displayWomen's History Month may have just ended, but the celebration of women continues at Danville's Village Theatre Art Gallery where trailblazers, leaders and innovators are on display in 'Women Who Dare.'
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What a Week: Time to party like it's ...The fair usually delivers remarkable quality and variety of concerts; this year's series promises much the same (on paper, anyway). The lineup is very appealing to my musical tastes, and really it has a little bit of something for...
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Capturing scenic beautyState Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan recently hosted a contest for professional, artistic and amateur photographers alike who bring into focus the beauty in her District 16 through their lens.
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From the Unabomber to Theranos, this court artist draws history at famous trialsVicki Behringer has been drawing key witnesses at Bay Area trials for 30 years -- everyone from murderers and rapists to sobbing victims and poker-faced defendants to CEOs and moguls and rock stars.
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San Ramon middle-schooler competes on 'MasterChef Junior'Now, as a contestant on the current season of Fox's 'MasterChef Junior,' Bhatia's attraction to vibrant, fresh foods has come to be part of his signature style as a budding young chef showcased on network TV on Thursday nights.
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Firehouse hosts Holocaust memorial exhibitFor the first time in two years and in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah), a multimedia exhibit of gritty imagery and eyewitness testimony is being shown at Pleasanton's Firehouse Arts Center through May 28.
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O'Neill site among four area national parks to get new superintendentThe National Park Service has named K. Lynn Berry superintendent of four national parks in the area, including the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site in Danville.
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Fair coming back: Tri-Valley ready for 'Road to Summer'Alameda County Fair is returning to its familiar summertime slot this year after pandemic disruptions, and officials at the fairgrounds are working to get the community geared up by announcing some of the special events now confirmed.
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Reflecting on Restaurant WeekThe second annual Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week kicked off in grand style with a Chef Collaboration Dinner on Feb. 17 and continued for 10 delicious days. Busy preparing, the four chefs radiated energy for the kick-off event.
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Council OKs new 30-year lease with Lindsay WildlifeWalnut Creek institution Lindsay Wildlife Experience is going to be around town for at least another 30 years. The education center & wildlife rehabilitation center recently reached an agreement with the city to stay at its First Ave.
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California ruggedA mention of the Diablo Range in the Tri-Valley is likely to draw the response: 'What range? Do you mean Mount Diablo?' The range runs from the Carquinez Strait south through 12 counties for a total of 150 miles to the Antelope Valley.
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Biking on Mount DiabloWhether it's road cycling or mountain biking, Mount Diablo serves as a premier destination for bike riders both locally and throughout the Bay Area -- particularly for residents seeking outdoor refuge in the pandemic.
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Valley Views: Alamo, prehistory to nowI poured over a new book, 'Historic Tales of Alamo, California' by Beverly Lane with Sharon Burke, which answered questions I'd had since buying a house off Livorna Road in 1981. For instance, where did the name Livorna Road come from?
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"Monte Vista Marching Band"
The Monte Vista High School Jazz and Marching Bands performed at the Alamo Wine & Music Fest on Saturday September 11, 2010.
Photo by: Perry Lentine
Submitted by Perry Lentine on Sep 13, 2010
Live Chalk Art Sundays in San Ramon
Sundays this spring and summer will be a little more colorful for visitors of San Ramon's City Center Bishop Ranch as the venue hosts live chalk art demonstrations beginning this weekend. Tuesday, May 10, 9:17 PM
What a Week: Fair concert lineup is out. Time to party like it's ...
The fair usually delivers remarkable quality and variety of concerts; this year's series promises much the same (on paper, anyway). The lineup is very appealing to my musical tastes, and really it has a little bit of something for... Friday, April 22, 4:14 PM
'Women Who Dare' on display in Danville gallery
Women's History Month may have just ended, but the celebration of women continues at Danville's Village Theatre Art Gallery where trailblazers, leaders and innovators are on display in 'Women Who Dare.' Saturday, April 16, 1:42 AM
San Ramon middle-schooler competes on 'MasterChef Junior'
Now, as a contestant on the current season of Fox's 'MasterChef Junior,' Bhatia's attraction to vibrant, fresh foods has come to be part of his signature style as a budding young chef showcased on network TV on Thursday nights. Friday, April 1, 5:23 PM
From the Unabomber to Theranos, this courtroom artist draws history at famous trials in the Bay Area and beyond
Vicki Behringer has been drawing key witnesses at Bay Area trials for 30 years -- everyone from murderers and rapists to sobbing victims and poker-faced defendants to CEOs and moguls and rock stars. Tuesday, April 19, 6:10 PM
Firehouse hosts Holocaust memorial exhibit
For the first time in two years and in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah), a multimedia exhibit of gritty imagery and eyewitness testimony is being shown at Pleasanton's Firehouse Arts Center through May 28. Thursday, April 7, 5:00 PM
Danville: O'Neill site among four area national parks to get new superintendent
The National Park Service has named K. Lynn Berry superintendent of four national parks in the area, including the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site in Danville. Friday, March 4, 11:22 PM
Council OKs new 30-year lease with Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Walnut Creek institution Lindsay Wildlife Experience is going to be around town for at least another 30 years. The education center & wildlife rehabilitation center recently reached an agreement with the city to stay at its First Ave. Tuesday, March 8, 5:06 PM
Mike Runs Livermore: Resident nears end of six-year mission to jog every street in city
Mike Beckwith is coming to the end of a years-long mission to run every single street in the entire city. He moved to Livermore from Dublin in 2016 and initially started his running journey through Livermore later that year... Friday, March 18, 12:10 AM
Becoming Bob Ross: Emmy-winning makeup artist transforms local actor into famous TV painter
When late TV artist Bob Ross suddenly appeared in a Mountain Dew commercial this spring painting one of his iconic scenes, viewers were taken aback. He's actually portrayed by (a transformed) Bryan Mazzarello, who is from Pleasanton. Thursday, June 17, 2:14 PM
Valley Views: Alamo, prehistory to now
I poured over a new book, 'Historic Tales of Alamo, California' by Beverly Lane with Sharon Burke, which answered questions I'd had since buying a house off Livorna Road in 1981. For instance, where did the name Livorna Road come from? Sunday, June 20, 6:56 PM
Staying Healthy: Biking on Mount Diablo
Whether it's road cycling or mountain biking, Mount Diablo serves as a premier destination for bike riders both locally and throughout the Bay Area -- particularly among residents seeking outdoor refuge during the coronavirus pandemic. Friday, June 11, 2:33 PM
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