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Explosion Aftermath, BART Extension Top Past Week's Coverage

Catch up on Livermore Patch's coverage from the past week.

Here is a list of top stories from our coverage in the past week:

Sunday, May 22

  • Police say likely led to apartment explosion.

Monday, May 23

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  • in her column discusses .
  • A Livermore dog rescuer has to put most of her work with abandoned and abused animals on hold while she fights cancer. Read her touching story .
  • Police are investigating a shooting that occured outside an AM/PM store. Details .
  • A neighbor recounts the horrors of the apartment explosion. View video .

Tuesday, May 24

  • in his column previewed a .
  • A man was hit by a crowbar during a .

Wednesday, May 25

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  • in our segment visited Tenuta Vineyards. View her video report .
  • Police arrested a pair of thieves caught stealing copper wire and gasoline. Read our report .

Thursday, May 26

  • Our  column showed how local businesses can benefit from joining the chamber. Details .
  • Downtown or the I-580 freeway? Livermore voters will likely be asked on where they prefer a BART extension be located. View our for details.

Friday, May 27

  • View our recap of a meeting on how the community aims to help the homeless. Read it .
  • Our segment returned to provide a roundup of the latest retail and restaurant news in the Tri-Valley. Check it out .
  • A San Jose man succumbed to burn injuries from apartment explosion. Our report .
  • A Livermore teen took center stage in the premiere of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance." View our coverage .

Saturday, May 28

  • We sat down with a local film maker who discussed his first film, his work in Hollywood and how his father has been a major part of it all. Read it here.
  • A motorcyclist died after colliding with a tree on National Drive near Longfellow Court. Details .

Things to look out for this weekend:

  • in his column will highlight how the community recently came out to help prolong the life of a girl who was fighting cancer by donating blood.
  • Excited for upcoming Wente summer concerts? Our  column will provide details on the lineup coming to town.

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