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Morning Livermore! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How this Livermore BBQ aims to fund local youth and service projects
  • Which Livermore athletes earned top All-EBAL honors last spring?
  • How will Livermore's new superintendent tackle 'tough times' in LVJUSD?

Also on today's calendar: A Stroll In Sunol: Pours, Picnics, & Paws and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The Livermore Rotary Club to Host Annual Community BBQ (independentnews.com) — A major community BBQ and fundraiser is coming to Carnegie Park in Livermore on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring food, cultural performances, vendors and kids' activities. Hosted by the Livermore Valley Rotary Club, the event raises money for youth programs, scholarships and local service projects that support residents throughout the Tri-Valley.
   

2. Looking back at All-EBAL teams from spring sports season (pleasantonweekly.com) — Livermore High athletes are heavily featured in this rundown of 2026 All-EBAL spring sports teams, with multiple Livermore players earning Player of the Year and first-team honors. The story lists standout performers across softball, baseball, tennis, lacrosse, and more, giving local families a one-stop look at who represented Livermore on the league's top squads.
   

3. New Superintendent Limoges aspires to healing era for LVJUSD (pleasantonweekly.com) — Livermore's public schools have a new leader, as Tony Limoges steps in as superintendent aiming to stabilize LVJUSD after recent budget strains, labor tensions, and leadership turnover. He outlines priorities around board relations, labor management, student achievement, and fiscal health while preparing for a major school board shakeup after November's election.
   

4. Vegetation fire scorches 16 acres near Altamont (livermorevine.com) — Fire crews stopped the Flynn Fire after it burned 16 acres near I-580 by Flynn Road, northeast of Livermore, with no injuries reported and the cause still under investigation. The story also highlights how the Livermore Vine relies on community donations to keep covering safety incidents and other local news that matter to residents.
   

5. How Much A Good-Quality Prime Rib Costs In 2026 — And 5 Cheaper Alternatives (tastingtable.com) — Livermore shoppers get a shout-out here, with a local Safeway tri-tip price used to show how much cheaper this cut is than prime rib in 2026. The piece compares prime rib costs across states and highlights several flavorful, budget-friendly beef roasts, with basic cooking ideas for each alternative cut.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This quilt is being donated to Amador Valley Guild Community Quilt program for distribution to one of our affiliate agencies later this year.
    It was fun to see the pinwheel design develop as the squares were sewn together! A very cheery quilt made with fabrics donated to Quiltinators group! (Nextdoor Ponderosa Legacy)
  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.61 earthquake reported
    Aug 17 at 1:18 AM PDT: 2.61 magnitude earthquake occurred near Concord, CA. More than 12 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time in Dublin. Apply here.
  • Extended Stay America, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Union City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Livermore here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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