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Bilingual ASL production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'The Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton will be hosting a bilingual production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' this month. The show will feature American Sign Language and spoken English.
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Young bassoonist seeks to increase instrument's popularityMost probably aren't aware of what Dougherty Valley High School student Donovan Tong has come to learn is a worldwide issue -- a lack of young bassoonists rising to the forefront to replace longtime experts on the instrument.
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Take a 'Road Trip' at the FirehouseFrom vacations abroad to quick trips down the West Coast in California, the artists in the 'Road Trip' exhibit in the Harrington Gallery used their unique experiences to create art interpreting what a road trip means to them...
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'Colors Inside' on PAL WallVisitors of the Firehouse Arts Center will be able to view work by local Dublin photographer Vanessa Thomas through early September. The collection 'Colors Inside' features floral and nature scenes from Thomas' archive of images.
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Danville sophomore wins local Congressional Art CompetitionA Danville high school student has been named as the first-place winner in her local Congressional Art Competition, on behalf of Mark DeSaulnier's District 11.
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Hiking from Fremont to Livermore'Next time I invite you to go backpacking with me, please remind me of this moment and why we hate backpacking,' I groggily told my sister, Molly, during our three-day hike in the Ohlone Regional Wilderness Preserve.
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Local Scout overcomes setbacks to build 'Jeopardy!' board for youth summer campPleasanton teen Shawn Bawa recently wrapped up his Boy Scouts Eagle project -- a life-size original 'Jeopardy!' game board designed as a creative learning tool for youth attending LARPD's camp at Sycamore Grove Park.
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Webb telescope is lightyears ahead of Hubble. A NASA Ames scientist explains why.The first image revealed from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope isn't just the deepest and sharpest glimpse humans have of the distant universe so far. It's also a peek at 4.6 billion years into the past.
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San Ramon: 'MasterChef Junior' contestant reflects on growth since filming showAt the end of the ninth episode of this season of "MasterChef Junior," then-10-year-old Abir Bhatia of San Ramon stood among his three other somber-faced teammates who placed in the bottom during that episode's baking challenge...
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San Ramon Valley teacher reflects on 'Jeopardy!' appearanceCharlotte Wood Middle School history teacher Steve Knapp showed off his range of trivia knowledge for the whole country to see, appearing on an episode of 'Jeopardy!' that aired May 30.
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Pacific Chamber Orchestra ready for new seasonThe Pacific Chamber Orchestra is gearing up for its 2022-23 concert season, 'A Musical Season of Inspiration,' with four concert sets and an annual set of reading workshops.
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Staying Healthy: Walking across AmericaTri-Valley resident Patricia Vicary has accomplished a true feat of endurance: she has not only completed at least one half-marathon in every state and Washington, D.C., but she has written a book about her experience.
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Editorial: Our team wins CNPA awards for local coverage in 2021Our entire editorial team is beaming with pride after being acknowledged by our peers with 10 awards in the CNPA's 2021 California Journalism Awards program, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff in the Tri-Valley.
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O'Neill site among four area national parks to get new superintendentThe National Park Service has named K. Lynn Berry superintendent of four national parks in the area, including the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site in Danville.
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Reflecting on Restaurant WeekThe second annual Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week kicked off in grand style with a Chef Collaboration Dinner on Feb. 17 and continued for 10 delicious days. Busy preparing, the four chefs radiated energy for the kick-off event.
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California ruggedA mention of the Diablo Range in the Tri-Valley is likely to draw the response: 'What range? Do you mean Mount Diablo?' The range runs from the Carquinez Strait south through 12 counties for a total of 150 miles to the Antelope Valley.
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Biking on Mount DiabloWhether it's road cycling or mountain biking, Mount Diablo serves as a premier destination for bike riders both locally and throughout the Bay Area -- particularly for residents seeking outdoor refuge in the pandemic.
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Valley Views: Alamo, prehistory to nowI poured over a new book, 'Historic Tales of Alamo, California' by Beverly Lane with Sharon Burke, which answered questions I'd had since buying a house off Livorna Road in 1981. For instance, where did the name Livorna Road come from?
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"TEAM CHACHI !!!!"
24 friends & family members ran the Marine Memorial Marathon in Washington D.C. in honor of Josh "Chachi" Corral, and ALL runners finished the 26.2 miles course! Pictured above are: (back) Grant Vandevanter, Jason Roudnev, Jordy Corral, Len Hack, Arnie Corral, Bridget Larin and Ed Corral. (Front) Jack Griffin, Zack Corral, Karen Corral, Andrew Vu, Kaelin Ragan, Theresa Carl, Fabiola DeAguinaga, Kayla King & Christina Corral. (Middle Right) Latisha Endsley & Jessie Esteban. Not pictured: Joaquin Aranda and Caryn Bostrom.
Submitted by Angie Roudnev on Nov 7, 2012
Hiking from Fremont to Livermore: What two sisters discovered on three-day, 28-mile trek along Ohlone Trail
'Next time I invite you to go backpacking with me, please remind me of this moment and why we hate backpacking,' I groggily told my sister, Molly, during our three-day hike in the Ohlone Regional Wilderness Preserve. Friday, July 22, 12:16 AM
'Colors Inside' on Pleasanton Art League Wall features talents of Vanessa Thomas
Visitors of the Firehouse Arts Center will be able to view work by local Dublin photographer Vanessa Thomas through early September. The collection 'Colors Inside' features floral and nature scenes from Thomas' archive of images. Monday, August 1, 5:17 PM | 1 comments
San Ramon: 'MasterChef Junior' contestant reflects on growth since filming show
At the end of the ninth episode of this season of "MasterChef Junior," then-10-year-old Abir Bhatia of San Ramon stood among his three other somber-faced teammates who placed in the bottom during that episode's baking challenge... Saturday, June 11, 5:46 PM
Pacific Chamber Orchestra announces 2022-23 concerts
The Pacific Chamber Orchestra is gearing up for its 2022-23 concert season, 'A Musical Season of Inspiration,' with four concert sets and an annual set of reading workshops. Thursday, June 23, 11:21 PM
Monte Vista sophomore Cai wins local Congressional Art Competition
A Danville high school student has been named as the first-place winner in her local Congressional Art Competition, on behalf of Mark DeSaulnier's District 11. Saturday, June 11, 5:35 PM
San Ramon Valley teacher reflects on 'Jeopardy!' appearance
Charlotte Wood Middle School history teacher Steve Knapp showed off his range of trivia knowledge for the whole country to see, appearing on an episode of 'Jeopardy!' that aired late last month. Saturday, June 11, 5:37 PM
Staying Healthy: Walking across America
Pleasanton resident Patricia Vicary has accomplished a true feat of endurance: she has not only completed at least one half-marathon in every state and Washington, D.C., but she has written a book about her experience. Monday, June 6, 9:07 PM
Live Chalk Art Sundays in San Ramon
Sundays this spring and summer will be a little more colorful for visitors of San Ramon's City Center Bishop Ranch as the venue hosts live chalk art demonstrations beginning this weekend. Tuesday, May 10, 9:17 PM
What a Week: Fair concert lineup is out. Time to party like it's ...
The fair usually delivers remarkable quality and variety of concerts; this year's series promises much the same (on paper, anyway). The lineup is very appealing to my musical tastes, and really it has a little bit of something for... Friday, April 22, 4:14 PM
Valley Views: Alamo, prehistory to now
I poured over a new book, 'Historic Tales of Alamo, California' by Beverly Lane with Sharon Burke, which answered questions I'd had since buying a house off Livorna Road in 1981. For instance, where did the name Livorna Road come from? Sunday, June 20, 6:56 PM
Staying Healthy: Biking on Mount Diablo
Whether it's road cycling or mountain biking, Mount Diablo serves as a premier destination for bike riders both locally and throughout the Bay Area -- particularly among residents seeking outdoor refuge during the coronavirus pandemic. Friday, June 11, 2:33 PM
Danville: O'Neill site among four area national parks to get new superintendent
The National Park Service has named K. Lynn Berry superintendent of four national parks in the area, including the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site in Danville. Friday, March 4, 11:22 PM
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