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Shepherd's Gate New Life Thrift Store

Give Your Unused Things New Life at Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store! Your donations of gently used clothing, shoes or household items to the Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store in Livermore will do more than make room in your home — you’re giving those items a second chance to be useful and meaningful. The women and children who come to Shepherd’s Gate are seeking to start a new life. They are able shop for free at the thrift store for clothes for job interviews and school as well as items to furnish a new place to live after graduation. Proceeds from the thrift store directly support the women and children at Shepherd’s Gate by providing care, safety, education and encouragement as they rebuild their lives. For more information, visit us online at shepherdsgate.org/thrift-store

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Give Your Unused Things New Life at Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store! Your donations of gently used clothing, shoes or household items to the...

Breadmaking & Soft Pretzel Classes, Pleasanton & Tri-Valley 

Grainbakers Baking School

Grainbakers offers one-of-a-kind whole-grain breadmaking classes and soft pretzel-making workshops. We are honored to be in a guest residency at Pans on Fire, the beloved Pleasanton cooking school. We are also well known for wholesome staff team builders hosted right at your office. Spent grain and brewer's barley are healthy whole grains recycled from the brewing process. Our 90-minute workshops are hosted at some of the country's best breweries, and they often sell out fast. Classes blend fun, relaxation, and the pride of saying "I made that." Whether you are brand new to breadmaking or a seasoned sourdough pro craving a fresh twist, you are welcome here. We especially love showing homebrewers how to transform that beautiful spent grain and brewer's barley into something extraordinary. Every workshop pairs you with friendly Teaching Assistants who guide you through mixing, shaping, and prepping your dough. You leave with oven-ready dough to bake fresh at home, plus recipes and tips to keep the magic going in your own kitchen. The aromas, the laughter, and the brewery atmosphere all add up to a night you will remember. This is a fun night out that is also an affordable night out. Most cooking classes are very expensive, and many paint-and-sip or craft classes burn through supplies, create a pile of trash, and still come with a hefty price tag. Grainbakers keeps it simple and satisfying. A warm setting, a hands-on experience, and something genuinely useful and delicious to take home. Our seasonal flavor lineup keeps regulars coming back, from Pumpkin and Spice in the fall to Persian Rose Cardamom in spring. The soft pretzel workshops are a guest favorite, complete with bonus recipes for pub cheese and dipping mustard. Learn about the fun you'll have: https://www.grainbakers.com/experience Find Tickets at https://www.grainbakers.com/tickets

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Grainbakers offers one-of-a-kind whole-grain breadmaking classes and soft pretzel-making workshops. We are honored to be in a guest residency at...

New Member Special 💪 2 weeks for $59. No Commitment.

Jazzercise Dublin CA

Curious about Jazzercise? 💃 New Member Special 💪 2 weeks for $59. No Commitment. Jazzercise Dublin classes combine dance cardio, strength training, Pilates, kickboxing, and HIIT for a fun, powerful total-body workout. You’ll boost both physical and mental health while sculpting and toning your muscles. Our group fitness classes welcome all fitness levels, ages 16+. No dance experience required! Serving Dublin and surrounding communities. 12 Classes Weekly- 8:30am M Tu W F Sa Sun 4:30pm M W 5:30pm M-Th Love Your Workout! Step onto the dance floor and shake it up with Jazzercise—where cardio, strength, and the latest hit music come together for the ultimate feel-good sweat. Every routine is choreographed to a specific song, so you’ll move to tracks you already love while discovering new favorites. With fresh music and choreography updated regularly, every class feels brand-new. A Workout for Every Body. Our instructors guide you through every move with low, medium, and high-impact options plus strength training modifications. No matter your fitness level, you’ll build strength, boost confidence, and have fun while you move! Check out our Signature Class Formats and explore our Playlists at jazzercise.com Jazzercise Dublin is offered in partnership with the City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Department.

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Curious about Jazzercise? 💃 New Member Special 💪 2 weeks for $59. No Commitment. Jazzercise Dublin classes combine dance cardio, strength training,...

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA — Alameda County Fire Department crews extinguished a car fire in Sunol Wednesday afternoon. The blaze was reported near the 7900 block of Vallecitos Road near Highway 84 just after 5 p.m., according to the Pulsepoint phone application. Commute traffic was temporarily delayed due to the firefighting efforts, according to 511. No other information is available. <figure class="r-embed" data-aspectratio="4:3"><iframe src allowfullscreen data-aspectratio="4:3" data-originalheight="450" data-originalwidth="600" data-src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2433.5193944459793!2d-121.85167338684775!3d37.59641244325662!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x808fc3043f5ebccf%3A0x95b8014b046384a8!2s7900+Vallecitos+Rd%2C+Sunol%2C+CA+94586!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1530145195108"></iframe> </figure>Photo via Shutterstock

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA — Alameda County Fire Department crews extinguished a car fire in Sunol Wednesday afternoon. The blaze was reported near the 7900 block of Vallecitos Road near Highway 84 just after 5 p.m., according to the Pulsepoint phone application.

Commute traffic was temporarily delayed due to the firefighting efforts, according to 511. No other information is available. <figure class="r-embed" data-aspectratio="4:3"><iframe src allowfullscreen data-aspectratio="4:3" data-originalheight="450" data-originalwidth="600" data-src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2433.5193944459793!2d-121.85167338684775!3d37.59641244325662!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x808fc3043f5ebccf%3A0x95b8014b046384a8!2s7900+Vallecitos+Rd%2C+Sunol%2C+CA+94586!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1530145195108"></iframe> </figure>Photo via Shutterstock

Car Fire Reported In Sunol

Fire crews quickly knocked down the flames.

Car Fire In Sunol Quickly Extinguished

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Fresh Millions Restaurant

BOWLS, PLATES, SANDWICHES &amp; MORE - Made to order - FRESH &amp; FAST so you can eat well for less!&nbsp; &nbsp;
Our VALUE MENU of $10 entrees is the BEST&nbsp;DEAL IN THE TRI-VALLEY!
Global Flavors - Protein and Veg Options - Kids Menus - Family Packs
SUPPORT SMALL BIZ!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; @TRALEE VILLAGE- 6599 DUBLIN BLVD #F 
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FRESH MILLIONS in Dublin - FRESH & FAST. GREAT...

 BOWLS, PLATES, SANDWICHES & MORE - Made to order - FRESH & FAST so you can eat well for less!   
Our VALUE MENU of $10 entrees...

FRESH MILLIONS in Dublin - FRESH & FAST. GREAT FOR EVERY MEAL. $10 Bowls!

Rosa Fierro Cellars

Celebrate Hump Day this Wednesday at Rosa Fierro Cellars and beat the mid-week slump! Mark Clarin will be waiting to entertain you and Quake Catering will be cooking up some sizzling hot hibachi bowls to enjoy with your favorite Rosa Fierro Cellars wine. All wines are 20% off for the night. Hope to see you there!

Local Event: Wine Wednesday at Rosa Fierro Cellars!

Wine Wednesday at Rosa Fierro Cellars!

Celebrate Hump Day this Wednesday at Rosa Fierro Cellars and beat the mid-week slump!  Mark Clarin will be waiting to entertain...

The Syndicate Patio (used to be the Last Word), 2470 First Street, in Livermore.

The AAUW-LPD&nbsp;Branch and Towne Center Books are pleased to sponsor a book talk with Allison Larkin who is the internationally bestselling author of the novels The People We Keep,&nbsp; Stay,&nbsp;Why Can’t I Be You,&nbsp;&nbsp;and Swimming for Sunlight. She is also the cohost of the podcast Now That We Think About It. Home of the American Circus, her most recent book, is a deeply moving novel that explores broken families, the weight of the past, and the complicated journey or finding home.&nbsp;The venue is across from the original Livermore parking garage on Railroad Ave. and is adjacent to the front entrance of&nbsp;&nbsp;the Bankhead Theater. Parking is easiest in the garage.

Local Event: AAUW and Towne Center Books Hosts Book Talk with Allison Larkin

AAUW and Towne Center Books Hosts Book Talk...

The AAUW-LPD Branch and Towne Center Books are pleased to sponsor a book talk with Allison Larkin who is the internationally...

AAUW and Towne Center Books Hosts Book Talk with Allison Larkin

Darcie Kent Estate Winery

Our BEST mystery case sale prices ever! Celebrate the season with our Memorial Day case offers—enjoy up to 85% off, with cases starting at just $96 for Wine Club Members, that’s only $8 per bottle!
Cases are $120 for the general public - that's just $10 per bottle!
Choose from four unique case options: • Mixed Reds Case • Mixed Whites Case • 2019 Firepit Cabernet Sauvignon (Almost Famous label) - GOLD (SFCWC 22) • 2023 Darcie Kent Sauvignon Blanc - An award winning wine from a legendary vintage.
Pickup only. No online orders. We cannot store or ship your order.
All bottles are from recent vintages in excellent condition, sourced from our surplus restaurant inventory—making this the perfect time to stock up.
Join us inside Bing’s Barn for one of Darcie’s Signature Tasting Flights, and then pick up your Mystery Case (or two!) to take the experience home. We'll be open starting at 11 am on all days of the sale.

Local Event: Mystery Case Sale at Darcie Kent Estate Winery: As low as $8 per bottle.

Mystery Case Sale at Darcie Kent Estate Winery:...

Our BEST mystery case sale prices ever!  Celebrate the season with our Memorial Day case offers—enjoy up to 85% off, with cases...

Mystery Case Sale at Darcie Kent Estate Winery: As low as $8 per bottle.

Las Positas Vineyards

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Local Event: Sweet Marie & the Suspects Live @ LPV!

Sweet Marie & the Suspects Live @ LPV!



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OUTDOOR  Live Music @ LPV  
Music starts at 6:00pm
Wine by the bottle and glass, Tapas, flatbreads, and dessert...

Bistro 135

Join Bistro 135 for a special Memorial Day Weekend tribute honoring the brave men and women who served our country. As a token of appreciation, we are offering 50% off brunch &amp; dinner for all active duty military and veterans throughout Saturday and Sunday for Brunch and Dinner.&nbsp;

Local Event: 50% Off for Veterans and Those Serving our Country for Memorial Day Weekend 

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50% Off for Veterans and Those Serving our...

Join Bistro 135 for a special Memorial Day Weekend tribute honoring the brave men and women who served our country. As a token...

50% Off for Veterans and Those Serving our Country for Memorial Day Weekend 

Fenestra Winery

Join Fenestra Winery for our Annual Spring Fling and White Wine Sale May 23, 24 &amp; 25! The weather is warm and it its time to PARTY! On Saturday we are having the Hurricane Band playing and Quake Catering bringing on the yummy food. On Sunday, Loren O is rocking the stage with Lotus Delights bringing the “delightful” food! &nbsp;We are having select white wines (including our newly released Rose) on sale. Buy 4 bottles of select wine, and get 30% off! In addition, on Monday, May 25, if you are a current or retired military member, we will give you a tasting for FREE! Military ID must be presented. &nbsp;Thank you for your service! Tasting wine has never been so enjoyable. Friends. Family. Fenestra.

Local Event: Spring Fling and White Wine Sale May 23-25

Spring Fling and White Wine Sale May 23-25

Join Fenestra Winery for our Annual Spring Fling and White Wine Sale May 23, 24 & 25! The weather is warm and it its time to...

Local Event: East Side Funk Live @ LPV!

East Side Funk Live @ LPV!

Bankhead Theater

The Valley Dance Theatre tells a story, well, really 3 stories, all to live music. Spring Rep will open with Prokofiev ‘s iconic Peter and the Wolf to the delight of children of all ages.Act 1 will close with Arthur Sullivan’s Pineapple Pole, a rousing romp of sailors and their girls and unrequited love all with a touch of humor. Act 2 will open with Gershwin’s unforgettable American in Paris, featuring tapping gendarmes, the baker and his tart, the dog walker with her poodles plus the American and French couples falling in love. Spring Rep 2026 will close with Red, White, and Blue honoring the 5 branches of the military and their official songs and will close with John Philip Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever.

Local Event: Valley Dance Theatre's Spring Rep 2026

Valley Dance Theatre's Spring Rep 2026

The Valley Dance Theatre tells a story, well, really 3 stories, all to live music. Spring Rep will open with Prokofiev ‘s...

Pans on Fire

<a href="https://www.grainbakers.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Grainbakers</a> teams up with Pans on Fire cooking school in Pleasanton for an incredible night of whole-grain breadmaking. Our summer bread flavors and inclusions, a lovely, comfortable kitchen, and BYO beverages (some provided, wink). Join us for a delicious evening.

Local Event: Breadmaking Class

Breadmaking Class

Grainbakers teams up with Pans on Fire cooking school in Pleasanton for an incredible night of whole-grain breadmaking. Our...

Pleasanton Educational Options Students Host...

Students sampled international foods, explored global traditions and created cultural displays representing countries around the world.

Pleasanton Educational Options Students Host First Multicultural Day

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Hike For Hope Hospice Fundraiser Raises Over $60K

Over 400 people attended the annual fundraiser for Hope Hospice at Del Valle Regional Park.

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San Ramon Art & Wind Festival Returns This Weekend

The popular annual event features professionally choreographed kite flying, as well as family-friend food, music, and entertainment. 

SR-84 To Close In Both Directions Nightly

Niles Canyon Road in Sunol will close nightly for the next few weeks as crews begin replacing a 1939, Caltrans said. 

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Frantic Manhunt For Suicidal Teen Preceded...

Two teenage gunmen are believed to have killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego and shot at a landscaper blocks away.

Frantic Manhunt For Suicidal Teen Preceded Deadly CA Mosque Shooting, Police Say

Shop The Tucson Farmers Market Like A Pro, Info...

Farmers markets offer fresh, local food and support the community. Find info on your local market's healthy fare here.

Shop The Tucson Farmers Market Like A Pro, Info Here

Snuggliest New Business: Mini Cat Town Kitten...

Mini Cat Town Kitten Lounge is the best of both worlds: petting and cuddling kitties (who need homes) while shopping. 

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Car Fire In Sunol Quickly Extinguished

Fire crews quickly knocked down the flames.

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