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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...

Personal Training with Unlimited DEXA and VO2 Max

Custom Fit

Most training programs run on guesswork. Custom Fit replaces it with measurement. At its San Francisco studios, Personal Training and Partner Training memberships include unlimited DEXA body-composition scans and VO2 max testing — diagnostics usually sold one scan at a time or reserved for specialized clinics. Custom Fit members can test as often as they train. The reasoning is straightforward. A DEXA scan measures fat, lean muscle, and bone density with clinical precision. A VO2 max test measures the body's maximum oxygen uptake, one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular fitness and long-term health. Run those tests on a regular cadence and a member can see exactly what is changing, where, and whether a program is working — rather than relying on the scale or the mirror. That is the idea behind Custom Fit's positioning: not a gym, a performance lab. Every program is built from a member's measured body composition and cardiovascular capacity, then adjusted as the data moves. The goal is to eliminate the guesswork that defines most fitness routines and to treat training as something you can verify. The model also brings longevity diagnostics that usually live in concierge medicine into a routine training week. Body composition and cardiovascular capacity are central markers of how well a person is aging, and regular testing keeps those numbers visible rather than treating them as an occasional, expensive add-on. Custom Fit operates in Hayes Valley (323 Octavia Street), on Market Street (1844 Market), and with a Downtown San Francisco location on Battery Street (570 Battery) opening soon. Personal Training, Partner Training, and select memberships include the testing. More information is available at customfitsf.com.

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Fernando Haro

Most training programs run on guesswork. Custom Fit replaces it with measurement. At its San Francisco studios, Personal Training and Partner...

2 weeks of unlimited classes for $59 ☀️ No commitment

Jazzercise Dublin CA

Summer strength loading…. New customer offer: 2 weeks for $59 💃 Dance it out, sculpt it up, and stay consistent all summer long 💪 Get stronger, feel energized, and have fun doing it at Jazzercise Dublin CA! Our high-energy group fitness classes blend dance cardio, strength training, Pilates, kickboxing, and HIIT for a full-body workout that builds endurance, tones muscles, and boosts mood. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your fitness routine, our welcoming community supports all fitness levels. No dance experience needed — just show up ready to move, sweat, and feel amazing. Proudly serving Dublin and surrounding Tri-Valley communities. 12 CLASSES WEEKLY 8:30am M Tu W F Sa Su 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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PLEASANTON, CA — Pleasanton registered voters are eligible to file paperwork to run for a council member from District 1, a council member from District 3, or for mayor at-large. All candidates must be 18 or older and registered to vote in Pleasanton. Candidates must live in the district they hope to represent. See <a href="https://pleasantongis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=01972a5f62ce4d53ada7e69d2c75df19" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to find your district. Seats are also available on the Pleasanton Unified School District Board. If any other incumbents do not file within the required period, the deadline extends to Aug. 17. To obtain and process the necessary paperwork, contact Pleasanton City Clerk Jocelyn Kwong Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 925-931-5027, or pleasantoncityclerk@cityofpleasanton.gov.

PLEASANTON, CA — Pleasanton registered voters are eligible to file paperwork to run for a council member from District 1, a council member from District 3, or for mayor at-large.

All candidates must be 18 or older and registered to vote in Pleasanton. Candidates must live in the district they hope to represent. See <a href="https://pleasantongis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=01972a5f62ce4d53ada7e69d2c75df19" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> to find your district. Seats are also available on the Pleasanton Unified School District Board.

If any other incumbents do not file within the required period, the deadline extends to Aug. 17. To obtain and process the necessary paperwork, contact Pleasanton City Clerk Jocelyn Kwong Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 925-931-5027, or pleasantoncityclerk@cityofpleasanton.gov.

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Zachary's Chicago Pizza

World Cup Slice Stakes at Zachary's Livermore!
Join us at Zachary's Livermore for World Cup Watch Parties featuring USA, Mexico, and the top 5 ranked teams of Argentina, Spain, France, England, and Portugal. Plus, all Round 16, Round 8, Quarter and Semi-final, and finals games.
Attend matches and earn raffle entries for: 
Zachary's meatballs or entrée salad during featured matches, $50 Zachary's Gift Certificate weekly raffles, and $200 Zachary's Gift Certificate grand raffle.
The more games you attend, the more chances you have to win! Friday, June 26th:&nbsp; France vs Norway, 12pm Spain vs Uruguay, 5pm Visit our website for schedule and full details and rules.

Local Event: World Cup Slice Stakes

World Cup Slice Stakes

World Cup Slice Stakes at Zachary's Livermore!
Join us at Zachary's Livermore for World Cup Watch Parties featuring USA,...

3 Steves Winery

Think your group chat— but in person, on stage!Get ready for a special girls’ night out presented by Group Chat Girlies. Skylar Schock and Carol Tyner host a one-of-a-kind evening made just for the girlies.&nbsp;
Enjoy stand up comedy, interactive segments, and unpacking what’s in the group chat. We plan to “spill the tea”, share recommendations, discuss pop culture and more. Think your group chat — but in person, on stage, with plenty of audible gasps and laughs.&nbsp;
<h3>Girlie fight club is here.</h3>
Skylar Schock and Carol Tyner are known for their sharp, relatable takes on dating, friendship, and all things girlhood. This show blends comedy and conversations in a unique format.<h3>Bring your besties!</h3>
Your table is automatically reserved under the last name of the ticket purchaser, so your seats are ready when you arrive. If you have a seating preference such as front, middle or back or want to sit with another party text (925) 290-7230 by 4:00 pm day of show to let us know.<h2>A full afternoon before the show</h2>
<h3>Popup Market &amp; Live Music</h3>
Start your afternoon at 3 Steves Winery and stay for the laughs. A handpicked mix of local vendors. Food, finds, and a few things worth posting about and live music setting the mood from 3:00 pm all the way to showtime.VendorsSweet Pea The Flower Truck, Word on the Street&nbsp;Book Truck, Everlynks Permanent Jewelry, Flora Flames Candle Company, Flash Tats by Nikol SafronovaDining OptionsBeyond the Table Cooking &amp;&nbsp;Lotus Delight Cusine

Local Event: Group Chat Girlies Live at 3 Steves Winery & Popup Market

Group Chat Girlies Live at 3 Steves Winery &...

Think your group chat— but in person, on stage!Get ready for a special girls’ night out presented by Group Chat Girlies. Skylar...

Group Chat Girlies Live at 3 Steves Winery & Popup Market

6700 Koll Center Pkwy, Suite 120 Pleasanton, CA, 94566

Hosted by: 
Rekha Murai M.D., Functional Medicine Specialist and Health Coach
&nbsp; murali@rekhamuralimd.com&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://rekhamuralimd.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">rekhamuralimd.com</a>
Save the date:
In Person Workshop on Friday,&nbsp;June 26th 2026 4pm -5 pm
Location: 6700 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 120, Pleasanton, CA
Free parking, light refreshments served
Limited seating to first 20 participants
Testimonials
An amazing 8 week journey. My blood levels are now 120s and I finally have the lifestyle tools to keep improving. I would recommend this to anyone struggling to reduce their fasting numbers...
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I was weighing 217 pounds and my HbA1c was 9.3 Now after 11 weeks I am 186 pounds. Almost I have shed 31 pounds effortlessly only by planned timely diet and minimal walking. My HbA1c is now 5.8. I feel very FIT and active. No signs of fatigue or lethargy. I am motivated to continue the same regimen for my entire life. I have been able to completely stop all my Diabetic drugs in 6 weeks from starting this program recommended by Dr Rekha Murali.
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Who is this for?
Do you feel fatigue all the time, have increased sugar cravings, brain fog, belly fat that won't go away, blood sugar spikes despite eating healthy? If you are prediabetic or diabetic or have family history, then this workshop is for you.
What you will learn:
Why blood sugars spike, what basic labs miss, understand why blood sugars spikes are not all about your diet.
Leave with a better understanding and action steps you can take
BONUS: Free 21 day meal plan for all attendees( a $67 value)
Cost: Early bird $17 till June 17th, then $27 late registration
To register scan QR code.

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Are your blood sugars rising despite eating...

Hosted by: 
Rekha Murai M.D., Functional Medicine Specialist and Health Coach
  murali@rekhamuralimd.com   ...

Are your blood sugars rising despite eating healthy? 

Las Positas Vineyards

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<h2>Join Us!</h2>
<h2>OUTDOOR Live Music @ LPV </h2>
<h2>Music starts at 6:00pm</h2>
<h2>Wine by the bottle and glass, Tapas, flatbreads, and dessert plates available for purchase at the tasting room bar. </h2>

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Snarky Cats Live @ LPV!



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OUTDOOR Live Music @ LPV  
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 San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery Street San Ramon, CA 94583

Cool Family Fun! Hot Jazz &amp; Blues!
*FREE* Cool Summer Jazz Saturdays at the San Ramon Library kicks off with the Dave Rocha Quintet on Saturday, June 27th. The Quintet includes Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn, James Mahone on tenor, Lee Bloom on electric keyboard, Heath Proskin on acoustic bass, and Mark Foglia on drums.
The band will play an eclectic mix of modern jazz tunes, ranging from blues to bossa, and ballads to jazz rock and swing. The hour long performance will be in the upstairs community room at the Library starting at 2:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
The concert is free to the public (no tickets required), but seats fill up fast so get there!
This concert is supported by San Ramon Library Foundation and&nbsp;Jazz in the Neighborhood (JITN).

Local Event: Dave Rocha Quintet Plays *FREE* Cool Summer Jazz at the San Ramon Library!

Dave Rocha Quintet Plays *FREE* Cool Summer...

Cool Family Fun! Hot Jazz & Blues!
*FREE* Cool Summer Jazz Saturdays at the San Ramon Library kicks off with the Dave Rocha...

Dave Rocha Quintet Plays *FREE* Cool Summer Jazz at the San Ramon Library!

World Cup Slice Stakes at Zachary's Livermore!
Join us at Zachary's Livermore for World Cup Watch Parties featuring USA, Mexico, and the top 5 ranked teams of Argentina, Spain, France, England, and Portugal. Plus, all Round 16, Round 8, Quarter and Semi-final, and finals games.
Attend matches and earn raffle entries for: 
Zachary's meatballs or entrée salad during featured matches, $50 Zachary's Gift Certificate weekly raffles, and $200 Zachary's Gift Certificate grand raffle.
The more games you attend, the more chances you have to win! Saturday, June 27th: England vs Panama, 2pm Portugal vs Columbia, 4:30pm Argentina vs Jordan, 7pmVisit our website for schedule and full details and rules.

Emerald High School

From the city of Dublin: Safe and Sane Fireworks are allowed to be sold in the City of Dublin each year, beginning at noon on June 28 and ending at noon on July 5, by non-profit organizations who meet all of the requirements set forth in the <a href="https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Dublin/#!/Dublin05/Dublin0524.html#5.24" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 5.24</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Each year, non-profit organizations interested in having a booth must fill out a current fireworks packet and submit the necessary documents. <a href="https://citydocs.dublin.ca.gov/Forms/fireworksapplication" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The fireworks application link</a> is made available in March of each year to qualifying non-profits who have previously submitted an application. A drawing is held in early May if needed to determine which non-profit organizations will receive a fireworks booth. &nbsp;A representative from each organization must be present in order to qualify for a booth. &nbsp;
The City of Dublin has four designated parks where the use of Safe and Sane Fireworks is permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on July 4th, only. &nbsp;No fireworks of any type (including Safe and Sane) are permitted at Dublin multi-housing units or at any undesignated Dublin Park, other City facility, or school. &nbsp;
The City of Dublin has a zero-tolerance policy for illegal fireworks. &nbsp;Those caught using illegal fireworks will be fined the maximum penalties allowed by State law and could face jail time. &nbsp; See locations here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dublin.ca.gov/2143/2026-Fireworks-Booth-Locations" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">dublin.ca.gov/2143/2026-Fireworks-Booth-Locations </a>

Local Event: Dublin Safe & Sane Fireworks Sales 2026

Dublin Safe & Sane Fireworks Sales 2026

From the city of Dublin:    Safe and Sane Fireworks are allowed to be sold in the City of Dublin each year, beginning at noon...

Brave the Shave – Summer Kickoff Returns to Dublin!
Join us on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Emerald Glen Park in Dublin for the 2nd Annual Brave the Shave – Summer Kickoff benefiting the St. Baldrick's Foundation, the world's largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants.
There are many ways to participate:
• Shave your head in solidarity with children battling cancer • Donate your hair to help create wigs for children who have lost their hair during treatment • Become a trimmee and make a donation through a haircut or trim • Volunteer at the event • Attend and cheer on participants
This family-friendly community event will feature:
• Hair shaving and hair donation stations • Raffle prizes, including autographed sports memorabilia • Members of the 501st Legion Stormtroopers for photos • Community partners and local public safety agencies • Before-and-after photo opportunities • Information about childhood cancer research and the St. Baldrick's Foundation
Every dollar raised helps fund lifesaving childhood cancer research and brings hope to children and families facing cancer.
Whether you choose to shave, donate your hair, volunteer, donate, or simply attend, you can make a difference.
Register, donate, or learn more at: <a href="https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/summerkickoff" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.stbaldricks.org/events/summerkickoff</a>
Together, we can help Conquer Kids' Cancer.

Local Event: St. Baldrick's Foundation Brave the Shave - Summer Kickoff

St. Baldrick's Foundation Brave the Shave -...

Brave the Shave – Summer Kickoff Returns to Dublin!
Join us on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Emerald Glen...

St. Baldrick's Foundation Brave the Shave - Summer Kickoff

Academic achievement alone will not prepare teens for the AI-era workplace. This 90-minute workshop for parents and caregivers focuses on the social-emotional competencies — self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making — that form the foundation for workplace readiness.
Top employers agree. In a January 2025 Education Week feature, Google's global head of education impact, Jennie Magiera, named these exact CASEL competencies as traits her teams prize, noting that Google values social-emotional skills as much as technical talent.¹ Microsoft's vice president of education, Paige Johnson, added that the top skills needed to navigate complexity and change in the age of AI remain uniquely human.¹ These "durable human skills" also underpin the capabilities the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 identifies as essential for tomorrow's workforce, including resilience, flexibility, creative thinking, and lifelong learning.²
Led by Heather Thompson of Attachment Matters, LLC, the session explores how attachment styles shape a child's capacity to develop these competencies and thrive. You'll leave with practical strategies to build the secure foundation your teen needs for future career readiness.
Learn more about attachment at <a href="https://www.attachmentmatters.co" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.attachmentmatters.co</a>.
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Sources
¹ Lieberman, Mark. "The SEL Skills Google, Microsoft, and Other Top Companies Want Schools to Teach." Education Week, January 13, 2025. <a href="https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-sel-skills-google-microsoft-and-other-top-companies-want-schools-to-teach/2025/01" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-sel-skills-google-microsoft-and-other-top-companies-want-schools-to-teach/2025/01</a>
² World Economic Forum. The Future of Jobs Report 2025. Geneva: World Economic Forum, January 8, 2025. <a href="https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/</a>

Local Event: Ensure Your Teens Have the Durable Human Skills to Succeed in an AI Workforce & Life

Ensure Your Teens Have the Durable Human Skills...

Academic achievement alone will not prepare teens for the AI-era workplace. This 90-minute workshop for parents and caregivers...

Ensure Your Teens Have the Durable Human Skills to Succeed in an AI Workforce & Life

Former Player's Homophobic Slurs Deepen Giants...

The team has been heavily scrutinzed since several players appeared on the mound with bible verses on their Pride Night cap. 

Former Player's Homophobic Slurs Deepen Giants Pride Night Woes

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Livermore Hosting 150th Birthday Celebration At...

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The proposed class action lawsuit accuses gas station giants including Marathon and Circle K of violating California’s antitrust law.

AI is Helping Gas Stations Collude To Raise California Fuel Prices, Lawsuit Says

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700 Dogs Still Missing As FBI, Deputies...

Authorities expand investigation after tracing hundreds of dogs to Miranda's Rescue property. 

700 Dogs Still Missing As FBI, Deputies Excavate Suspected Graves In Growing Humboldt County Investigation

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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