Scottish Highland Gathering & Games + New Vet Opens: Saturday Smiles

Welcome to the weekend! While you’re here catching up on the lighter news of the week, read on to find which new stores are being added to the Oakland Airport and learn more about the annual Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department Expo, which will benefit the Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Scottish Highland Gathering & Games Coming To Alameda Fairgrounds

• The games will feature everything from a kilted mile race, sheepdog trials, whisky tastings, and many more Celtic delights.

LPFD Fire Safety Expo To Feature Dunk Tank, Pancakes, Trainings & More

• The annual extravaganza will benefit the Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

More Bike Turnouts Installed In Memory Of Lamorinda Resident

• More than 300 people donated funds to create the turnouts inspired by legendary cyclist Joe Shami.

New Vet Opens In Danville

• Diablo Valley Animal Hospital offers a full range of services, from labs to surgery to dentistry to preventative care.

16 Stores Being Added To Oakland Airport

• Specialty stores, automated vending, a duty-free shop — all are in the works.

Pancakes, Meet Pandan. Asian American Restaurants Put Spin On Brunch

• "I get excited about seeing how they make the food — how they combine the food."

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