Tri Valley
Challenging year for retailer
Construction on East Prospect Avenue hampers shoppers, then fire damages boutique
Mr. Lincoln comes to town
Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley dedicates its 13th Freedom Shrine
It's no Gotham City, but Dublin has a Batmobile
Replica of the Caped Crusader's car is on sale for $60,000
Walk to show off Pleasanton's public art treasures
Free walk planned for Saturday morning
Police report: Dublin/Livermore/Pleasanton
DUBLINThe following excerpts were taken from the Dublin police log: THURSDAY, DEC. 1 THEFT--— 11:40 a.m. The grand theft of vehicle parts was reported, 4200 block of John Monego Court.
Park It: Women on Common Ground promotes outdoor fun
Women on Common Ground is a program led by park district naturalist Katie Colbert, designed to encourage women who enjoy outdoor activities, but have concerns about their personal safety.
Between the vines: Hard to pronounce, easy on the palate
Between the Vines is a biweekly column on wine and wine making in the Livermore Valley region. This information was contributed by Lindsey Roffey, the general manager of Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery, a certified advanced sommelier, wine specialist and daughter of owners Nancy and Garry Rodrigue.
Calendar of events
Winter Wonder Concert -- 7 p.m. The San Ramon Symphonic Band, with conductor Larry B. Colón, invite you to bring the entire family to enjoy an evening of music provided by the 65 member band.
Around Dublin: Working through a burrito wonderland
What do you get when you combine five flour tortillas as one and fill it with massive amounts of beans, rice, cheese, sour cream, homemade pico de gallo, salsa and sauce, and add a chile relleno and a tamale inside?
Around Pleasanton: Many poetic voices
Pleasanton's poet laureate Cynthia Bryant is inviting everyone this Sunday afternoon to Pleasanton's Firehouse Arts Center as the city hosts poets laureate from various cities in California.
Correction
A story in the Local News section Sunday incorrectly reported the Livermore school district's deficit this year. It is $4 million, not $6 million.
Cannonball stunt to be addressed at meeting in Dublin
Dublin, county officials to hold commutiny meeting about Mythbusters cannonball accident
Good Stuff
A cast of hundreds Live Drive-Through Nativity Scene -- Thursday through Sunday, visitors can take a cruise through a mega drive-through nativity scene at Trinity Church, 557 Olivina Ave.
Tri-Valley police to target drunken driving during holiday season
Extra officers will be deployed to spot those who are impaired
Dublin pushing shop local via social media
City uses digital tools with hopes of increasing economic activity
Letters to the Editor
Too many agencies I read with interest the Dec. 5 Times article regarding Alameda County's "Zero Waste Plan." I'm confident that most of you feel as I do, that we are not being very well represented these days by our political representatives in Sacramento.
Valley Stars
accomplishmentsElise M. Savoy, of Livermore, has been selected for membership by the National Society of High School Scholars. The society recognizes top scholars and invites only those students who have achieved academic excellence.
Pets
pets of the week
Police report: Alamo/Danville/San Ramon
AlamoThe following excerpts were taken from the Alamo police log: THURSDAY, DEC. 1 DRUGS -- 6:40 p.m. A suspect was arrested for possession of dangerous drugs, 200 block of Alamo Plaza.
Letters to the Editor
Warriors Watch RidersI must express the awe, gratitude and respect that I have recently gained for the amazing group of men and women in the Warriors Watch Riders.
