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Each Sunday we'll recap our coverage from the past week.A Happy Mother's Day to you all! Here is a list of top stories from our coverage this past week: Sunday, May 6 Neighborhoods around town experienced a power outage. Check out photos from the wine festival. Monday, May 7 Star Trek cast spotted at Hooters. Really. Check out how a Livermore Patch reader was able to score a picture with one of the big-screen actors. Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Police are seeking help in a sexual assault investigation. Mother and 13-Year-old daughter shot to death inside Pleasanton home. …
Here is a list of top stories from our coverage this past week: Monday, April 30 Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here. We asked readers to vote for their favorite Mother's Day brunch spot in town. Details here. A Livermore man was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, lewd acts with child. Story here. A source at the production company told Livermore Patch that scenes for the next Star Trek movie is being filmed in town. Trekkies, check it out here. Tuesday, May 1 The Purple Orchid Resort, Livermore shine on TV …
Here is a list of top stories from our coverage this past week: Sunday, April 22 Bryersantis provides a look into Page Mill Winery. Firefighters were kept on-the-move early Sunday with a garage fire and freeway accident. Details here. Monday, April 23 We asked readers to vote for their favorite florist in town. Details here. Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here. POLL: Have you been caught up in the parking mess at Dublin-Pleasanton BART? Tuesday, April 24 Police Log: Burglary suspects busted with stolen rims, …
Here is a list of top stories from our coverage this past week: Monday, April 16 We asked readers to vote for their favorite cocktail joint in town? Details here. Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here. Police said goodbye to K-9 Officer Andy, who served eight years at the department. More details here. A Livermore man won more than $1 million by hitting the jackpot while playing penny slots. Details here. Tuesday, April 17 Police Log: Hey, motorists! You need license to drive Mayor John Marchand set a neighborhood…
Here is a list of top stories from our coverage this past week: Sunday, April 8 Police say a Walnut Street shooting on Easter Sunday was gang-related. Details here. Monday, April 9 We asked readers which sporting goods store is the best in town? Details here. Susan Young, in her So Here's the Thing column, discusses the recently completed Isabel Avenue/580 interchange. Read it here. Motorist injured in crash on Murietta Boulevard Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here. Tuesday, April 10 Police Log: Easter shooting…
Here is a list of top stories from our coverage this past week: Sunday, April 1 Our Readers' Choice winner sparks a spirited debate about the pros/cons of various local burrito eateries. Art blogger ponders the impact redevelopment has had on Livermore's downtown landscape. Monday, April 2 The Bay Area reacts to one of the worst mass shootings in recent memory. A Manteca woman with close ties to San Ramon and Livermore is killed in an accident on the Altamont. Tuesday, April 3 A man was critically injured in an accident at Murietta and Olivina. Wednesday, April 4 Tri-Valley transportation …
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Sunday, March 25 A driver crashed into a nail salon after suffering a medical condition. Details here. A jack-knifed big rig spilled diesel on Interstate 580. Monday, March 26 We asked readers which place in town has the best burrito? Details here. Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here. Man Arrested After Brandishing Shotgun During Argument Police responded to another bank robbery — the second such incident in a four-day span. Details here. Tuesday, March 27 Police …
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Monday, March 19 We asked readers which martial arts studio is the best in town? Details here. Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here. Tuesday, March 20 Police Log: Plenty O'Drunks, Plus Lambaren Party/Brawl Update City officials announced the Portola Avenue overcrossing (now open!) would be opening ahead of schedule. Details here. Wednesday, March 21 Thanks to everyone who attended and participated in our first Main Street Meet-Up. Check out a recap and photos of the …
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Sunday, March 11 Firefighters extinguished a blaze in Springtown. Details here. Monday, March 12 Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here. We asked our readers to choose the best place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in town via our online poll. Check it out here. Emergency crews responded to a downtown gas leak. View our report here. Police seek help in identifying suspects in burglaries. Tuesday, March 13 Police Log: Hotheads on the Homefront. A morbidly obese Livermore…
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Monday, March 5 Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here. We asked our readers to choose the best preschool in town via our online poll. Check it out here. Tuesday, March 6 Check out our latest police log here. Two people were arrested after making criminal threats. Details here. The AM/PM gas station on East Stanley Boulevard was robbed at gunpoint. View our report here. Wednesday, March 7 Report: BART to Livermore may alter I-580 carpool lane. Attention wine …
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Monday, Feb. 27 We launched our first Best of Livermore Patch polls and wanted to know which was the go-to sandwich spot in town. Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Check out our latest police log here. Transient Arrested After Biting, Striking Officer Wednesday, Feb. 29 Park District: Mid-year Budget Balanced East Avenue Middle School was placed on lockdown after police received a report of a man with a rifle walking on campus. View our breaking …
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Monday, Feb. 20 Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here. Police seek help in finding vandals launching large rocks at houses. Details here. Man who hosted party where officer was attacked arrested on suspicion of burglary. City Council chooses the citizen as a goal for the upcoming two years. More detail in City Councilmember Laureen Turner's blog. The Bryersantis folks shed light on a touching story behind Longevity Wines. Check it out here. A fundraising event is in …
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Monday, Feb. 13 A Livermore man was shot and killed in Hayward. Our Sprouts & Shutters column provided the latest restaurant and business news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out here. A Livermore man was flown to a hospital after crashing his harley. Details here. An officer was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Bryersantis posted a blog — Rodrigue Molyneaux: Beautiful Scenery and Fabulous Wine Tuesday, Feb. 14 Our latest police log shows a spike in grand thef autos. Check it out here. Authorities identified the Livermore man shot and killed in …
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Monday, Feb. 6 Congrats to Livermore High scorekeeper Peder Andersen! He recently clocked his 3,500th game. Details here. A man's ear was nearly cut off during a bar fight. Story here. Tuesday, Feb. 7 The aunt of a Livermore teen homicide victim continues to hold out for justice. View a report here. View our latest police log here. Congrats to Linda Stevens on being named an Alameda County Teacher of the Year and to Kelly Bowers on receiving the Superintendent of the Year award! Wednesday, Feb. 8 Monique Soltani, in our Wine Wednesdays segment…
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Monday, Jan. 30 Nicole Kidman and other Hollywood stars share their Livermore memories with Susan Young. Read it here. A Livermore woman died after she was ejected from a car that overturned. Details here. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Check out the latest police log here. Firefighters clear smoke from a small heater fire. Our report here. Wednesday, Feb. 1 McGrail Vineyards received another award! Details on the winery's latest accomplishment here. Police temporarily closed down the 700 block of Holmes Street during a search for a burglary suspect. Details…
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Sunday, Jan. 22 A decomposed body was found on Patterson Pass Road. Details here. Monday, Jan. 23 Susan Young, in her So Here's the Thing column, discusses how the Granada High community has been hit hard this school year. Read it here. Tuesday, Jan. 24 Check out the latest police log here. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Belia Martinez has been selected to fill vacancy in Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District's Board of Education. Details here. A local winery is branching out with an Irish whiskey release. See a video interview here. Thursday, Jan…
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Sunday, Jan. 15 In a jailhouse interview with Livermore Patch, a Granada High teacher accused of having sex with a former student discussed life in jail, receiving death threats and being worried about her family. Read it here. Monday, Jan. 16 The Livermore Police Department is accepting applications for its Citizens Police Academy. Details here. Tuesday, Jan. 17 View out latest police log here. Firefighters contained a pair of overnight house blazes. Read our report here. What are the boundaries in town? Help us figure them out here. Court …
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Sunday, Jan. 8 A natural gas leak forced an evacuation of a building in town. A Hayward man was arrested after a four-hour standoff with police. View our on-scene reporting here. Monday, Jan. 9 Attention shop-a-holics: Bloomingdale's is coming to town! A burglary suspect who escaped from Santa Rita Jail was later found riding a bike in Dublin. Details here. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Check out our latest police log — Burglars Busy in New Year — here. Authorities said they still have no idea how a Santa Rita Jail inmate managed to escape. View our …
Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Monday, Jan. 2 Susan Young, in her So Here's the Thing column, gives her take on the latest drama over plans to build a downtown regional theater. Read it here. Tuesday, Jan. 3 Police chased down a suspected arsonist who was seen starting a fire at Livermore High School. Details here. Police Log: Santa, Dude, Where's My Car? Wednesday, Jan. 4 Officials seek community help in bringing back fireworks display. More information here. High school basketball recap. Thursday, Jan. 5 Finalists were announced for LARPD's board vacancy. Details here. The…
Happy New Year! Here's a list of top stories from the past week: Monday, Dec. 26 Susan Young, in her So Here's the Thing column, discusses the local impact from the closure of Groth Bros. Read it here. Tuesday, Dec. 27 The Livermore lab re-ups with Alameda County Fire Department for emergency services. Details here. Police Log: Thieves-a-thieving; Impaired drivers-a-driving. Tips on how to dispose of your Christmas tree. Wednesday, Dec. 28 Monique Soltani, in our Wine Wednesdays segment, visits Wente to celebrate a century of Chardonnay. View here video report here. 52 arrests were made in a …