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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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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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LIVERMORE, CA — Livermore Police have announced the arrest of the second suspect in a shooting that took place on Arroyo Trail earlier this month. The shooting was reported in the 1000 block of Murrieta Boulevard at about 1:15in the afternoon on August 2.   Police said from the outset that it was not a random crime and quickly announced the names of two suspects. Fernando Cruz-Armenta was arrested on August 3 for attempted homicide, but the second suspect remained at large.  On Thursday, Aug. 18, they caught up with Raul Bonnie Alcala. Officers from both the Livermore Police Department and Pleasanton Police Department found him in Richmond where he was arrested for attempted homicide for the Arroyo shooting, plus two unrelated robbery warrants.Previous Coverage: <ul><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/livermore/arroyo-trail-shooting-suspect-still-outstanding-police" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arroyo Trail Shooting Suspect Still At Large: Police</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/livermore/breaking-police-arrest-suspect-arroyo-trail-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BREAKING: Police Arrest Suspect in Arroyo Trail Shooting</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/livermore/breaking-police-investigating-shooting-arroyo-trail" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shooting on Arroyo Trail in Livermore Leaves One Man Hospitalized</a></li></ul>-Photo contributed

LIVERMORE, CA — Livermore Police have announced the arrest of the second suspect in a shooting that took place on Arroyo Trail earlier this month.

The shooting was reported in the 1000 block of Murrieta Boulevard at about 1:15in the afternoon on August 2.   Police said from the outset that it was not a random crime and quickly announced the names of two suspects. Fernando Cruz-Armenta was arrested on August 3 for attempted homicide, but the second suspect remained at large.

On Thursday, Aug. 18, they caught up with Raul Bonnie Alcala. Officers from both the Livermore Police Department and Pleasanton Police Department found him in Richmond where he was arrested for attempted homicide for the Arroyo shooting, plus two unrelated robbery warrants.Previous Coverage: <ul><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/livermore/arroyo-trail-shooting-suspect-still-outstanding-police" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arroyo Trail Shooting Suspect Still At Large: Police</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/livermore/breaking-police-arrest-suspect-arroyo-trail-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BREAKING: Police Arrest Suspect in Arroyo Trail Shooting</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/livermore/breaking-police-investigating-shooting-arroyo-trail" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shooting on Arroyo Trail in Livermore Leaves One Man Hospitalized</a></li></ul>-Photo contributed

Pleasanton Police Help Capture Livermore Shooting Suspect

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Livermore Ford

<h2>Job Fair – Now Hiring for All Positions</h2>
Join us at Livermore Ford Lincoln Alfa Romeo Maserati on May 16th for an in‑person Job Fair. Meet our team, explore career opportunities, and learn what it’s like to work at a dealership.
<h2>Event Details</h2>
<ul><li>Location: Livermore Ford Lincoln Alfa Romeo Maserati 2266 Kitty Hawk Road Livermore, CA 94551</li><li>Date: May 16, 2026</li><li>Time: 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.</li></ul>
<h4>Why Attend Our Job Fair?</h4>
<ul><li>✔We’re hiring for **ALL positions** across the dealership</li><li>✔Walk‑ins welcome — resume optional</li><li>✔Casual, no‑pressure conversations</li><li>✔Meet managers and team members</li><li>✔Food and refreshments provided</li><li>✔$500 Raffle Drawing*</li></ul>
All attendees can enter our $500 raffle drawing, held at the end of the Job Fair. Must be present to win. Must enter by 1:00 P.M. Drawing will be held at 2:00 P.M. No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ and present at drawing time.
<h4>We’re Hiring for All Positions</h4>
<ul><li>Sales Consultants</li><li>Internet / BDC Representatives</li><li>Automotive Technicians (Entry‑Level to Master)</li><li>Express / Lube Technicians</li><li>Service Advisors</li><li>Parts Counter Associates</li><li>Cashiers</li><li>BDC Representative</li><li>Detailers</li><li>Lot Attendants / Porters</li><li>Accounting &amp; Office Support</li><li>Sales Managers</li><li>Service Managers</li><li>Parts Managers</li><li>And more!</li></ul>
<h4>We Invest in Your Career:</h4>
<ul><li>✔Training Provided – no experience required for many roles</li><li>✔Clear career paths and internal promotion opportunities</li><li>✔Leadership development programs</li></ul>

Local Event: Gill Automotive Group Career Fair Event

Gill Automotive Group Career Fair Event

Job Fair – Now Hiring for All Positions
Join us at Livermore Ford Lincoln Alfa Romeo Maserati on May 16th for an in‑person Job...

Sign up now : <a href="https://bit.ly/vtwalk26" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/vtwalk26</a>. Cancer Awareness Run and Walk - HALF MARATHON| 10K| 5K| at Quarry Lakes on May 17th!
<ul><li>Free Tshirt, Snacks &amp; Parking for all participants.</li><li>All finishers will receive a medal.</li><li>Free entry for children under 5 years old</li><li>Discounts for adults 65 years and older and youth under 12</li><li>100% of proceeds benefit cancer screening</li></ul>
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Cancer Run & Walk - Half Marathon/10K/5K

Sign up now : bit.ly/vtwalk26. Cancer Awareness Run and Walk - HALF MARATHON| 10K| 5K|  at Quarry Lakes on May 17th!
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Lesher Center for the Arts

The Diablo Symphony concludes its 63rd season with a performance of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m., at the Lesher Center for the Arts. The difficulties under which Shostakovich (by then under condemnation by Stalin’s regime) composed in 1937 permeate the deep and complex emotions of this extraordinary work. The program also features works by two American composers—Aaron Copland and Daniel Pesca—that celebrate the joys and bravery of everyday existence. Composed in 1942, in response to the U.S. entry into World War II, Copland’s "Fanfare for the Common Man” pays tribute to the heroism of the common person on the home front. And, in this west coast premiere of Pesca’s “Up North” piano concerto—performed by the composer—listeners will be transported by musically depicted moments of cheer, nostalgia, charm, and the warmth of family remembered from childhood trips taken from Alabama up to Northern Michigan each summer. With these three works, performed side-by-side under the direction of conductor Matilda Hofman, the program explores the entire gamut of human emotions. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Lesher Center box office (925-943-7469, Wednesday–Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) or through the DSO’s website, diablosymphony.org. Adult tickets are $45, and youth tickets are $15. A discount for senior groups of 10 or more is available, and children 12 and under are free but need a ticket to have a seat. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Local Event: DSO Season Finale: Shostakovich 5 

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DSO Season Finale: Shostakovich 5 

The Diablo Symphony concludes its 63rd season with a performance of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 on Sunday, May 17 at...

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend in unforgettable style with&nbsp;Wood Family Vineyards on Sunday, May 24, as we partner with Cured Fish Bar for our very first all-you-can-eat seafood and crawdad boil. This exciting new event invites you to gather with friends and family for an evening filled with incredible food, lively company, and the beautiful backdrop of the vineyard.
Guests will enjoy a Southern-style feast featuring fresh shrimp, crawfish, and mussels, paired with perfectly seasoned potatoes, sweet corn on the cob, and zesty chicken sausage&nbsp;cooked to perfection. This incredible meal will take place at the Wood Family estate, located at 7702 Cedar Mountain Road in Livermore.
A selection of Wood Family wines will be available for purchase by the bottle, with special discounts for wine club members. Oyster lovers can also enhance their evening by visiting Cured Fish Bar’s specialty oyster bar, offering additional fresh options to complement the meal.
Tickets are $75 for club members and $85 for non-members, and include a welcome wine pour. Doors open at 5:30 pm, with dinner beginning at 6 pm. Join us for a night of exceptional flavors, great wine, and unforgettable memories.

Local Event: Seafood and Crawdad Boil in the Vineyards with Wood Family Vineyards and Cured Fish Bar

Seafood and Crawdad Boil in the Vineyards with...

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend in unforgettable style with Wood Family Vineyards on Sunday, May 24, as we partner with Cured...

Seafood and Crawdad Boil in the Vineyards with Wood Family Vineyards and Cured Fish Bar

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Pleasanton Community Celebrates $250K In...

Improvements include upgraded lighting, sound, and an ADA-accessible pathway to the stadium.

Pleasanton Community Celebrates $250K In Improvements To Foothill High School Stadium

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CA To Provide Free Diapers To Newborns At...

During the program’s first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state.

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Pleasanton Hospital Gets 'B' Safety Grade From...

The same hospital received an A in fall 2025. 

Pleasanton Hospital Gets 'B' Safety Grade From Watchdog Group

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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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Pleasanton Police Help Capture Livermore Shooting Suspect

Police tracked the suspect to Richmond.

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Pleasanton Police Help Capture Livermore Shooting Suspect

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